1st in Diamonds

ret2go83 asked:


So just like everyone else who’s asked this question, I am displeased with the diamond industry and it’s takeover of the institution of marriage. I don’t buy into the marketing hype they’ve been pushing for a century, but since so many people do, I’m finding it rather difficult to find someone who actually knows something about the alternatives. I’ve read about how white sapphires are similar in appearance and strength to diamonds, but my main concern is that they appear cloudy and don’t “sparkle”. Perhaps it’s bad photography, but that’s my problem. They’re so hard to come by, I have no idea where to start looking for one in person to see the difference myself, and I am certainly NOT ordering one online. I’ve seen the technical analysis of the differences, but that means nothing. Does anyone with experience with them know if they are all cloudy like that or if they can actually look like great stones?
A white sapphire does suit me, since it’s my birthstone, it’s been my favorite stone since I can remember, and I appreciate the qualities of strength and variety it offers. Also, apparently it stands for commitment, so what other stone to have as a wedding signature?
Also, I thought the white sapphire would be good because it IS a precious stone but it’s still clear. My personality is all things classic and elegant, so a clear stone is really the best match for me. That’s why I don’t want a colored sapphire.

tootsies asked:


you see ads for laboratory grown diamonds all the time and they are a lot cheaper than regular natural ones. But they claim to be qual too…and the reviews are all great. They say you can’t tell with out being a jewler with a microscope…is any of this true? Whats the diffrence?

kickinajessiep asked:


I’m looking at engagement rings, and I’m a big human rights activist. Just wondering if anyone knows where I can find some fair trade diamonds.

Kasey asked:


I wear my wedding set on my left hand I don’t want to upgrade my ring due to the fact I have only been married a few years and don’t want to hurt my husbands feelings. The style ring I have I can’t wear a ring guard or band, however, I was thinking about wearing a ring with diamonds on my right hand . Just wanted to see how many woman have diamond rings on the left hand.