What are salt and pepper diamonds?
Gem gals, I recently became aware of salt and pepper diamonds. I guess they’re incredibly popular! Now, you may be wondering, just like I...
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ValerieBound
- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
Tennis Bracelets, anyone?
I know Wimbledon is over, but I’m still excited about tennis! And it’s a sport where jewelry is expected?! Even better! Today I walk you...
ValerieBound
- Jul 18, 2019
- 7 min
Are lab grown diamonds really better for the environment?
Now that lab grown diamonds are becoming more and more available, and more companies have them as as option, it only makes sense that...
ValerieBound
- Jun 20, 2019
- 5 min
Should you buy a lab grown diamond for your engagement ring?
Lab grown diamonds are here, gem gals! And they’re pretty amazing. I mean, they are diamonds, after all! If you are thinking of getting a...
ValerieBound
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min
Buying a diamond online? Be smart.
Whenever I tell people I’m a gemologist, they always ask me about their wedding rings. And since most wedding rings have diamonds, I end...
ValerieBound
- Nov 22, 2018
- 7 min
Finders keepers – the story of a stolen diamond
Happy Thanksgiving, gem gals! Today is Turkey Day, where I eat myself into a coma, watch football, and visit with family. In my life,...
ValerieBound
- Jul 12, 2018
- 6 min
Diamonds grown in a lab – do you care?
Lately, I have been sitting on the sidelines watching everyone in the the jewelry industry completely freak out! Why are they so riled...
ValerieBound
- Mar 23, 2017
- 4 min
Which of the 4 C’s is the most important?
If you’ve been shopping around for a diamond, chances are you already know about the 4 C’s. But I understand it can still be confusing....
ValerieBound
- Jun 25, 2016
- 5 min
The Hope Diamond is a Star, literally!
This is my last post in the What We Do For Diamonds series. I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it! Today, I want to...
ValerieBound
- Jan 16, 2016
- 5 min
Why the 4 C’s are so important for diamonds
If you’re shopping for a diamond, it’s likely you’ve heard of the 4 C’s. You might think they’re helpful, and you’re ready to go to town...
ValerieBound
- Jun 27, 2015
- 5 min
What color is YOUR diamond?
“A diamond is a girl’s best friend.” “A diamond is forever.” Sound familiar? Of course. They are the taglines of a brilliant marketing...