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Solitaire Engagement Rings : All About Setting Styles

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
27
Apr

Engagement rings are one of the most cherished and important purchases in one’s lifetime. It symbolizes the commitment and love between two people, making it a special moment for both partners. Among the different styles of engagement rings, solitaire diamond engagement rings have always been the most classic and timeless choice. A solitaire diamond ring […]

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custom design, design, diamond education, diamonds, earrings, settings

Everything Earring

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
02
Mar

The type of earrings you wear can be just what your outfit needs to take it to the next level, whether it’s simple studs or dramatic dangles, earrings are the last touch piece of jewelry to help you look put together, but not overdone. From more modern earring styles like ear climbers and threaders to […]

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Carat, Clarity, Color, Cut, diamond education, diamonds, lab-grown, moissanite

Choosing a Center Stone: Natural Diamond, Lab-Grown Diamond or Moissanite?

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
04
Jan

When first starting the process of shopping for an engagement ring, you might be slightly overwhelmed by the large selection of styles. You might have even thought your only option for a center stone was a natural diamond, but now you are presented with three: natural diamond, lab-grown diamond or moissanite. How do you decide […]

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diamond education, diamonds, Jewelry care, rings

Protecting Your Jewelry During the Holiday Season

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
02
Dec

The holidays are quickly approaching, and that means a season of family and good cheer for many out there. For those who regularly wear their engagement ring, wedding ring or any other jewelry pieces however, this is a season where just a bit of extra care is needed. At Diamonds by Monet we offer a […]

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cleaning, Jewelry care, rhodium, services

What Is Rhodium Plating?

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
06
Oct

What Is Rhodium? Rhodium is an extremely durable metal that is part of the platinum family and is a bright silvery-white color. Highly reflective, it will not tarnish and is allergy-friendly and harder than gold – which makes it ideal for jewelry plating! What Is Rhodium Plating? Jewelers use two methods to rhodium plate jewelry […]

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custom design, Cut, design, diamond education, diamonds, rings, settings

Choosing the Perfect Ring Setting

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
10
Jun

Like the perfect frame for a beautiful painting, the perfect ring setting will complement and enhance a beautiful diamond or gemstone while also expressing your individual style and character. If you’ve ever seen an optical illusion, you know surroundings can affect appearances. Even the moon seems to grow when it’s closer to the horizon (fittingly […]

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Cut, design, diamond education, diamonds, rings, shape

Diamond Shapes | What Shape is Your Style?

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
09
Jun

While it may not be part of the 4 C’s (though is often confused with Cut), diamond shape plays a starring role alongside them in the appearance of your diamond. Shape of a diamond can affect light reflection (and therefore sparkle), visibility of color or clarity flaws, and appearance of the hand on which the […]

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diamond education, diamonds, Four Cs

The Four Cs of Diamonds | Color . Clarity . Cut . Carat

Posted on by Diamonds By Monet
07
Jun

Every diamond tells a different story. No two diamonds will catch the light with exactly the same sparkle or reflect the world with the same clarity, which can make choosing a diamond seem far more a mystifying art than an exact science. Fortunately, the qualities that all diamonds share helped gemologists develop comparison and evaluation […]

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