Cloud Nine Diamonds, Inc.

Diamond Structure

Have you started looking for a ring and have little to no knowledge of diamonds? Diamonds and the industry can be very confusing if you are not familiar with them. Maybe the jeweler you went to was trying to show you a diamond and was getting too technical and you didn't understand the terminology they were using. Generally, by the time people are done with the purchasing process they know what the 4 C's are, but that's the extent of their knowledge.

Cloud Nine Diamonds doesn’t want you to go into this process blindly and wants to make sure you are making the best purchase you can. So, we are going to explain to you the structure of a diamond along with giving you some common terminology in the diamond industry. This way you will know what the jeweler is talking about when they mention a particular part of the diamond.

 

Table- The flat facet on the top of the diamond. It is the largest facet on a cut diamond.

Crown-The upper part of the diamond above the girdle. Consists of the table and angled facets below it.

Bezel- A facet on the Crown above the girdle.

Girdle- The outer edge or the widest part of the diamond forming a band around the diamond. The girdle is sometimes faceted but not always.

Pavillion- The bottom part of the diamond, below the girdle.

Culet- The smallest facet on the very bottom or point of the diamond. It is best to have no culet or a very small one.

Facet- Flat polished faces on the diamond. A round brilliant typically has 57 or 58 facets. There are hundreds of different facet structures, but the round brilliant is the most common.

Hearts and Arrows - Hearts and Arrows describe what you will see from different vantage points on the diamond if it is cut ideally. If you view the diamond from above the crown you will see a series of eight grey arrow shapes. If you look at the diamond from below the pavillion you will see eight grey heart shapes.

Join Cloud Nine Diamonds Group on Yahoo!

Cloud Nine Diamonds has created a group on Yahoo! called Jewelry Shoppers. This is for those who love jewelry and are interested finding the best jewelry or engagement rings at the best prices. Here you can interact with other jewelry lovers, create polls to get the information you are looking for along with many other features. Click on the link below to head to the Jewelry Shoppers homepage and join!

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Making The Purchase

Every aspect of the diamond is important for its quality and cost. Some people prefer a large diamond with a lower quality in the clarity and color or vice-versa. If you have a budget, but you’re not set on the size or color and clarity then there is really three ways to choose your ring. First, you can compromise the clarity and color of the diamond and you will be able to purchase a larger diamond. Second, if you opt for a higher quality of color and clarity then you will have to get a smaller size to stay within your budget. Last, you can meet in middle and get a diamond that has good, not great, and good size diamond, but not huge.

As I mentioned in the previous post “How Much Should I Spend On Her Ring?,” you need to create a budget and stick to it. Don't let yourself be pressured into spending more than your budget. Whatever your budget may be, think about what type of diamond best represents your loved one. Is she an active person who isn’t interested in a trendy diamond? Then a round diamond solitaire engagement ring with no side stones might be a great fit. Is she very fashionable and trendy? Then consider a large fancy shaped diamond, like a Princess or Cushion. Maybe even a colored diamond or a Pave style ring. Those are just a few things to consider and there options are virtually endless, but the most important thing is that this ring shows your loved ones just how much you really love them.

How Much Should I Spend On Her Ring?

A question that often crosses the minds of those who are getting ready to purchase an engagement ring is how much should I spend on her ring? The standard answer to this question is to spend two months salary on the ring. That is one way to approach the question, but if you are unsure on what you should spend, Cloud Nine Diamonds recommends that you should only spend what you can afford. Create a budget for yourself and don’t let yourself be pushed to exceed that budget. We will never push you to spend more than you can afford so you can feel comfortable with your purchase.

Engagement rings represent the eternal love of your relationship and are a major purchase, so you want to make sure that you get the best ring possible that is within your budget for your loved one.

Valentines Day

Are you thinking about popping the big question on Valentines Day? What better time than on the day that is reserved to express your love to your loved ones? Valentines Day is the most popular day of the year for couples to become engaged. According to diamonds.net approximately 2.4 million weddings of those who were engaged on Valentines Day takes place each year.

Even if you don’t plan on proposing on Valentines Day, what better gift is there than a piece of fine jewelry? Diamond Stud Earrings are an excellent gift that women are sure to love. Cloud Nine Diamonds offers all types of jewelry such as engagement rings, diamond stud earrings, pendants, bracelets, etc. So whether you are looking to pop that question or buy something for your loved one that is sure to be a great gift check out Cloud Nine Diamonds.

Monthly Birthstone Sale

Cloud Nine Diamonds is excited to begin our monthly birthstone sale! This month being January, we will be offering a sale of 15% off of all Garnet jewelry, which can be found on our Featured Specials page. Each month the sale will last from the first day to the last day of the month. Are you not sure what your birthstone is? Don’t worry, below is a chart of the birthstones for each month of the year

MONTH	STONE
January	Garnet
February	Amethyst
March	Aquamarine, Bloodstone
April	Diamond
May	Emerald
June	Pearl , Moonstone, Alexandrite
July	Ruby
August	Peridot, Sardonyx
September	Sapphire
October	Opal, Pink Tourmaline
November	Topaz, Citrine
December	Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite

Is Your Diamond What You Think It Is?

A customer may wonder if what they are buying is what they were told it is. For example, did you really buy an Excellent Cut, 2.00 Carat, F Color, VS2 Clarity stone? The only way for you to know is if the diamond has been certified by a gemological laboratory. All of the information about the stone is shown on a certificate from the gemological laboratory that inspected the diamond.

There are quite a few legitimate laboratories out there; however you will often see certificates from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), European Gemological Laboratories (EGL), American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL), EDGL (Enhanced Diamond Gemological Laboratory (EDGL), etc. There are others, but these are commonly used gemological laboratories.

People like to see and feel what they are buying, so some people are a little hesitant to buy a diamond or engagement ring online. That is understandable; however they have nothing to worry about if the diamond/engagement ring has been certified by a gemological laboratory. All diamonds/engagement rings sold at Cloud Nine Diamonds have been certified by a gemological laboratory and all of these certificates are available to view on the product details page. Your purchase will also be sent with the original certificate. The certificates will give you all of the information that you will need to feel comfortable about your purchase and know what you are purchasing.   

If you have any question please feel free to Contact Us by email or give us a call at 1-800-452-3719. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.