King of Rocks

Before you begin shopping it’s good to know a little bit about diamonds; how they are valued, and what to look for.

Learning about diamonds is really learning about the four C’s of diamonds – cut, clarity, color and carat weight. These are the criteria jewelers use when grading diamonds, and they’re the ones you’ll need to understand to find the right diamond for you.

 

Cut

Cut is probably the most important, and most challenging, of the four Cs to understand. The brilliance of a diamond depends heavily on its cut. King of Rocks carries only the better grades of diamond cut, to ensure that your jewelery is as beautiful as possible.  It is important to consider the best cut that your budget can afford.

Clarity

Most diamonds contain some inner flaws, or inclusions, that occur during the formation process. The visibility, number and size of these inclusions determine what is called the clarity of a diamond. Diamonds that are clear create more brilliance, and thus are more highly prized, and priced.  It is often a wise decision to go with a diamond that has small inclusions not visible to the naked eye.

Color

Colorless diamonds are the most desirable since they allow the most refraction of light (sparkle). Off-white diamonds absorb light, inhibiting brilliance. To ensure that your King of Rocks jewelery is of the highest quality, we have preselected our diamonds to eliminate those of lesser color grades.

Carat Weight

A carat is the unit of weight by which a diamond is measured. Because large diamonds are found less commonly than small diamonds, the price of a diamond rises exponentially in comparison to its size.

Certificates

The diamond certificate, which is sometimes called a grading report, is a complete evaluation of your diamond that has been performed by a qualified professional with the help of special gemological instruments. Each stone bears its own recognizable, individual characteristics, which is listed on the certificate.  For peace of mind, and insurance purposes, it is vital that you receive a certificate each time you purchase a diamond.

How to Care for your Diamonds

Diamonds are often thought to be un-breakable. Unfortunately, this is not the case.  Here are a few tips to keep your diamond(s) in top shape.

• Diamonds are brittle: If you hit a diamond hard, they WILL crack or chip if mishandled. Don’t wear your diamond when doing rough work.

• Storage: Store diamonds separately. When stored with other jewelry, diamonds may scratch other jewelry (or each other).

• Cleaning: The best method for cleaning is a jeweler’s polishing cloth. Most jewelers will clean your diamond ring for free if you are making another purchase in the store.

 

How to Find Your Ring Size

Finding your ring size is easy to do with simple materials found in your home.

• Using your finger : Simply wrap something flexible, (a string, piece of paper, etc.), around your ring finger’s large knuckle. Measure the length necessary to go completely around the knuckle, (circumference), and then compare it to the chart below.
• Using a ring you already have : With a ruler, measure the distance across (diameter) a ring you currently wear. Measure at the ring’s widest point.

When in doubt between two sizes, it is always safer to go to the next larger ring size. This ensures your new ring will fit you. Ideally, use millimeters to get the most accurate result.

 

Ring Size	Circumference			Diameter
4	50 mm	1 31/32 in.		16 mm	5/8 in.
5	53 mm	2 1/8 in.		17 mm	21/32 in.
6	55 mm	2 3/16 in.		17.5 mm	11/16 in.
7	57 mm	2 1/4 in.		18 mm	23/32 in.
8	60 mm	2 3/8 in.		19 mm	3/4 in.
9	63 mm	2 1/2 in.		20 mm	25/32 in.
10	66 mm	2 5/8 in.		21 mm	27/32 in.
11	68 mm	2 11/16 in.		21.5 mm	27/32 in.
12	71 mm	2 13/16 in.		22.5 mm	29/32 in.
13	73 mm	2 29/32 in.		23 mm	29/32 in.
14	76 mm	3 in.		24 mm	31/32 in.

There are few items more precious to a woman than diamond earrings.  They can be considered a bare minimum piece of jewelery a woman, who loves diamonds, should own.  There is nothing more simple you can purchase for a woman that says, “I love you”, without the commitment of an engagement ring.

We at King of Rocks have never had a client yet disappointed in a decision to go with diamond studs.

How To Purchase Diamond Studs?

When buying any diamond it is important to consider the four c’s of diamonds, being carat, color, clarity and cut.  For diamond earrings or studs the inclusions (clarity) will not be as relevant and color can be high quality without being perfect.  It is more important to focus on size (carat) and cut (sparkle).

For example, a brilliant and stunning (yet reasonably priced) diamond stud could have a color range of G -H (or even I – J), and a clarity of SI1 – SI2 and still look near perfect.  Your budget should focus on the size (carat) and cut of the diamond.  It is often wise when the budget demands it, that size be compromised over cut.   The cut of the diamond will lend to it’s beauty and brilliance.

Often, clients overestimate the carat size required to create a beautiful pair of earrings.  Earrings are not engagement rings.  For younger women (graduating from high school, first communion, etc.) a much smaller size (.15 – .20) is both elegant and age appropriate.  Women with smaller ears can also consider a smaller cut;  usually .25 – .35 of a carat.   All of this to say that at King of Rocks we will work within any budget and provide realistic yet beautiful and timeless options.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for a phone or in-person consultation.