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Win Great Prizes with Josephs and Cut & Clarity
Tuesday 11-03-2009 10:09am CT
Text the word "Josephs" (no apostraphe) to 49364 for a chance to win this Joseph's Diamond Pendant. Q: What if we have a ring picked out but aren't ready to buy it yet? We really don't want the ring to be snatched up.
Friday 07-10-2009 4:41pm CT
There are two options. One: you can put the ring on layaway for three months with a down payment at no interest charge. Or two: keep the item numbers of the ring. Many times we can order the ring in again for you when you are ready. We can also get a diamond similar to what you are looking at if it happens to be sold.
Q: I want to ask my girlfriend to marry me and have decided to pick the ring out myself. Is there a cut or shape that is “in” or more the current trend?
Tuesday 06-02-2009 9:28am CT
A lot of what is shown is square shaped diamonds. Particularly the princess cut or square radiant. However, a lot of people will do a round diamond in four prongs because the round diamond will have the most sparkle and brightness. The round diamond will also have a bigger diameter than a square diamond of the same carat weight, for example, a 2 carat square has the same diameter as a 1.5 carat round. The four prongs will make the round look more square also.
Q: Do people use different color diamonds for their engagement rings? If so, what unique colors are available?
Wednesday 05-27-2009 9:52am CT
Rather than a white diamond, many people will do a brown, yellow, blue, or green. Rarely you will see purple or pink and those two colors will cost more. If you want an intense color, you can also get a diamond that has undergone a permanent treatment, which gives the vibrant coloring and a lower price point.
Q: I’m going to pop the question this summer. Do you have any really creative romantic ideas to use when I propose?
Tuesday 05-19-2009 12:28pm CT
There are a few popular ideas that people like to use when proposing.
A nice dinner and propose at the end of the meal with desert always works nicely.
Recreating your first date is always a winner.
I always find if you do something creative that is important to both of you that works best. For example, if you both enjoy sunsets, propose at sunset.
I have good faith you will find the perfect way that works for you. Good luck! Q. I prefer a 4-prong setting, but worry that I need 6-prongs for security. Is there a general rule of thumb?
Wednesday 05-13-2009 8:53am CT
Many of our four prong settings will have a heavier prong to offset the difference in the number of prongs. You can request that they use a heavier four prongs if they do not normally do so. Q: I’m planning on popping the question. I want her to pick out her own ring. How should I handle this? Propose without a ring?
Monday 05-04-2009 9:01am CT
Good question. Let's face it, she knows 6 months before you do you're getting engaged. She may even have a picture to show you, because she's been looking or has thought about this special day for years. The big surprise is how she gets the ring and that's what she remembers the rest of her life. You can bring her in to look at styles of rings and you can come back and choose from her suggestions and pick the diamond and the time, she'll still be surprised.
If you do want to go it alone, any of our diamond experts at Josephs will be more than happy to help you make the right choice. You can choose the quality and price of diamond and we can set it in a simple mounting. After the proposal you can bring her in to choose the mounting she likes and we'll exchange it.
Q: Besides bringing a diamond to the store to be cleaned, what is the best way to clean a diamond at home between store cleanings?
Monday 05-04-2009 9:01am CT
Cleaning your diamond will keep it looking it's best and allow the brilliance and fire to be maximized. We sell jars of ring cleaner that will last for months, or you can use 1 part household ammonia to 10 parts water for a home made solution. Let the diamond soak for 10 to 20 minutes, then take a soft toothbrush and gently clean the underside of the stone. Nothing will work as well as our heated ultrasonic and steam, which is always available as a free service, but it will get you by.
If you are really serious about your cleaning but don't have time to stop in frequently, we do sell home ultrasonic and steam machines. Q: Can you explain what the terms marquise, emerald, radiant and princess mean in terms of the diamond’s shape or cut?
Monday 04-27-2009 9:29am CT
A: These different terms all refer to different shapes of diamonds. The marquise cut is different from the other three because it is shaped more like a football. It has two sharp points at the ends. The other three shapes can be either rectangle or square.
Emerald cut is a shape you see into the diamond more and there is very minimal sparkle associated with this shape. There are technically eight sides to the emerald cut since the corners are cut or beveled as well. The facets down the side of the ring go along the same direction as the edges. If you say you like an emerald cut, you will see a diamond that is more like looking into a pool of water.
The radiant has the same outline as the emerald cut, except the radiant has some triangle shaped facets called brilliant facets. The radiant can also be either square or rectangle and it will sparkle a great deal more than the emerald cut. The radiant cut was the original square diamond, which later the princess cut was developed off of this particular shape. I will say, once the radiant is mounted, the prongs or gold that go over the corners complete the square shape.
Princess cut refers to any diamond that has sharp corners and it has 4 sides. This would be more like the traditional square shape one thinks of. Usually the princess cut is square though it can come in a rectangular shape.
Cut is a different aspect all together, the cutting of the diamond refers to the true craftsmanship of the diamond and happens to be the most important factor. This tells you how well the diamond has been cut and polished. A nicer cutting will maximize the beauty of whichever shape you decide on. The best way to think of cut is this: A poorly cut diamond is like a burnt meal, it doesn't matter what you made, it's still burnt. When a diamond is cut correctly, it is like a carefully prepared and well cooked meal and it doesn't matter what it's made from, it is delicious! Cut is why it is of the most importance to see the diamond before you buy it.
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