Getting a unique and special Valentine’s Day gift may mean getting the most romantic gift of love: diamonds. After all, a perfect gift like diamond ring or diamond jewelry in white gold will always prove good taste, elegance and eternal love. In additon, a colored gemstone jewelry gift is also wonderful and cost-effective. Over time, when you both look back upon your lives, you will feel that the moments when you have really lived, are the moments when you have done things in a spirit of love.

When it comes to love, is there a more universal symbol than the heart? No wonder, then, that heart jewelry is one of the most popular gifts among people who love each other. Heart jewelry is always given from the heart with love. It is a symbol of care, love and friendship.

Decided to propose to your true love this Valentine? We can help you find an elegant and adorable engagement ring. Our Bridal Collection displays the most perfect high-quality diamond engagement rings and wedding bands in a wide range of designs.

Buy jewelry from the Bridal Collection and enjoy free bridesmaids and groomsmen wedding jewelry. All free gifts are available and can be browsed in the Bridal Gift Collection.

]]> http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/jrjewelersnews/valentines-day-gifts/feed/ 5 http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/jrjewelersnews/yellow-diamonds-for-fall-2009/ http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/jrjewelersnews/yellow-diamonds-for-fall-2009/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:26:23 +0000 admin http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/?p=821 All yellow diamonds are rare! Their color varies from light lemon to deep canary yellow shades, but the beauty is remarkable in any tone. Usually, yellow diamonds are mined from the Argyle mine and also select mines in the United States, Botswana, or South Africa. It is true that the jewelry made from these amazing colored diamonds are more valuable even in terms of price, but it is also true that the earrings, rings, and pendants from yellow diamonds make the most breathtaking items. See for yourself!

Although the round diamond shape is the most popular shape of all there are many fascinating and beautiful alternatives. Use this list to familiarize yourself with the top 10 diamond shapes before you decide to buy a diamond ring.

1. Round Cut Diamond

Rounds diamonds are the most popular shape that diamonds are cut into. It is also the most brilliant of all the cuts. You may have heard of a term called “Ideal Cut”. This term refers to the attempt to cut a diamond into the best proportions to achieve maximum brilliance.

2. Princess Cut Diamond

The Princess Cut is relatively new. It is a very attractive cut. Some people like the Princess because it is rectangular and yet has some of the sparkle of a Round brilliant cut.

3. Emerald Cut Diamond

The Emerald Cut is rectangular with cut corners. It is a step cut as opposed to a brilliant cut. The facets are broad with flat planes resembling the steps of a stair. That’s why it is refered to as a “step” cut.

4. Radiant Cut Diamond

The Radiant Cut has 70 facets and is known for its cut corners. This cut has the class and elegance of an emerald cut without sacrificing the brilliance of a Round Brilliant Cut. Radiants look very good when adorned with baguettes or round side stones.

5. Asscher Cut Diamond

The Asscher Cut is a modified version of the Emerald Cut. It is more brilliant, has a smaller table, deeper pavilion and bigger step facets. The Asscher has been around since 1902 but really started to become fashionable after it was featured in Sex and the City.

6. Oval Cut Diamond

The Oval Shaped Brilliant is very similar to a Round except it is elliptical. It was invented by Lazare Kaplan in the early 1960s. The Oval brilliant usually has 56 facets. “Shape Appeal” is very important with Oval brilliants.

7. Marquise Cut Diamond

The name “Marquise” came from a legend of the Marquise of Pompadour that the Sun King wanted a Diamond to be polished into the shape of the mouth of the Marquise!

8. Heart Cut Diamond

The Heart Shaped Brilliant bears some similarity to the Pear Shape, except that there is a cleft at the top. In fact, often the reason cutters may choose a Heart shape over a Pear may be that the Rough Diamond contained an inclusion located in the cleft. The skill of the cutter can make a great difference in the beauty of this cut. The “Shape Appeal” is especially important with Hearts.

9. Pear Cut Diamond

The Pear Shaped Brilliant is a combination of a Round brilliant and a Marquise cut. Pendants looks very nice set with a Pear shape as do earrings, due to the “Teardrop” shape.

10. Cushion Cut Diamond

Cushion cut diamonds are also known as “pillow cut” or “candlelight”. Those names come from having been around so long that they were originally viewed by candlelight rather than the modern light bulb. The Cushion is a unique cut in an antique style similar to an Old Mine or Oval cut. Cushions feature rounded corners and larger facets. Their shape varies from square to rectangular. Choose the shape appeal based on your preference.

A perfect match is found within a setting with a matching band. Our gorgeous alike engagement rings and wedding bands are sure to take your breath away.

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Angelica Pave’ Palladium Engagement Ring

Graceful design is made in this elegant fully pave’ comfort fit engagement ring that contains 0.75 carat of round full cut diamonds, G-H color grade, SI clarity grade. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (two-tone or white) gold, 18Kt white gold, and platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely 0.40ct; 0.50ct; 0.75ct; 1.00ct (as shown); 1.25cts; or 1.50cts. Due to its rounded design, it is made for a round diamond only. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Belina Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

A unique and elegant look illuminates this comfort fit semi-mount engagement ring with an array of round full cut diamonds aligned beautifully in a leaf design as a shimmering accent. Total diamond weight is 0.33 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely, 0.50 carat; 0.75 carat; 1.00 carat (as shown); 1.25 carats; 1.50 carats. It is also designed for a round brilliant or princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Caprise Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

Delightful design is found in this engagement ring featuring a row of superior princess cut side stones along each side of the band, and it also features three small princess cut diamonds on the lateral faces too! Total weight of diamonds is 0.50 carat, H color grade, VS2 clarity grade. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (yellow or white) gold, 18Kt white gold, and platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely 0.75ct; 1.00ct (as shown); and 1.25cts. It is also designed for either a round diamond or a princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Dahlia Solitaire Palladium Engagement Ring

Exquisite design is found in this cathedral style solitaire engagement ring featuring stylish double prongs. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (yellow or white) gold, 14Kt white with platinum setting, 18Kt white gold, and all platinum. This classic ring is available for different size center stones, namely 0.40ct; 0.50ct; 0.75ct; 1.00ct (as shown); 1.25ct. The center stone is not included in the price shown. Please visit our loose diamond collection to select the perfect center stone from our wide assortment of loose diamonds.

Debbie Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

The breathtaking effect of this 4mm wide matte scroll vintage motif engagement ring is captured by round full cut diamonds. These brilliant accents total 0.10 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium, 14Kt Yellow Gold, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely, 0.50 carat; 0.75 carat; 1.00 carat (as shown); 1.25 carats; 1.50 carats. It is also designed for a round brilliant or princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Hayley Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring

Exquisite design is found in this engagement ring featuring a sporadic array of brilliant shimmering diamonds along the band and three round diamonds on each side of the center stone. Total weight of the round full cut diamonds is 0.20 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Yellow Gold; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum. The ring is available for different size center stones, namely, 0.40 carat; 0.50 carat; 0.75 carat; 1.00 carat; 1.25 carats (as shown). It is also designed for a round or princess cut diamond. The center stone is not included in the price shown. For your convenience we carry a wide assortment of loose diamonds of high quality at affordable prices in our online Loose Diamond Collection.

Blaine Diamond Wedding Band

This practical tapered channel style comfort fit wedding band features 0.38 carat of round full cut diamonds, G-H color grade, SI clarity grade. It is now available in palladium, 14Kt (yellow or white) gold, 18Kt white gold, and platinum.

Fanciful Large Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

Beautiful diamond wedding ring capturing the essence of a free-flowing design set sporadically with brilliant round diamonds and a row of five shimmering diamonds along the center of the band. Total weight of the round full cut diamonds is 0.59carats, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Two-Tone Gold; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Belina Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

This fascinating 3mm comfort fit leaf design wedding band features round full cut diamonds totaling 0.11 carat, G-H color, and SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Gossimer Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

Stylish design is found in this comfort fit wedding band beautifully sprinkled with white shimmering diamonds. Total weight of the round full cut diamonds is 0.02 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Two-Tone; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Marquetta Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

The captivating refinement of burnished set diamonds is expressed in this single row comfort fit wedding band with a total diamond weight of 0.25 carat, G-H color, SI clarity. It is now available in Palladium; 14Kt Yellow Gold; 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Rosina Diamond Palladium Wedding Band

Intricately beautiful and glowing with sophistication, this ring with shared-prong round full cut diamonds gives a dazzling effect. It is now available in 14Kt Yellow Gold, 14Kt White Gold, 18Kt White Gold, and Platinum.

Cortini Palladium Comfort Fit Wedding Band

The Parrish palladium wedding band is the New-Age metal that is durable and stays white! This unusual wedding band features a satin finished concave center section with beaded trim and bright edge, measures 6.0 millimeters in width, and is comfort fit. Palladium is rarer than gold, 95% pure, hypo-allergenic, and does not tarnish! This wedding ring is expertly fabricated by ArtCarved who have been making weddings special since 1850.

Parrish Palladium Comfort Fit Wedding Band

The Parrish palladium wedding band is the New-Age metal that is durable and stays white! This distinguished wedding band features a hammered center section with beaded trim and bright edge, measures 6.0 millimeters in width, and comfort fit. Palladium is rarer than gold, 95% pure, hypo-allergenic, and does not tarnish! This wedding ring is expertly fabricated by ArtCarved who have been making weddings special since 1850.

Bailey Palladium & Platinum Wedding Band

The Bailey wedding band is a new creation of the rarest of metals, platinum, combined with the durability of palladium, the New-Age metal that stays white! This manly band is 7.0mm wide, comfort fit for wear-ability, has a interior matte finish section that is further enlightened by a half-round bright border.

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A gemstone carat is a type of measurement used to describe the mass or weight of a gem.

Initially only applied to diamonds, the term carat now applies to most precious and semi-precious stones.

There must not be any confusion concerning gold karats and gemstone carats. There are two distinct types of measurement. Gold Karat is referring to gold purity and does not apply to mass. To learn more about the types of gold please read our previous post on Gold’s Purity.

When the term carat refers to a gem’s mass, it does not refer to the quality of the gem. Evaluating cut, clarity, and color, as well as carat, is the best way to select a gem. Carat size or weight can be measured on the metric scale. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams.

A special day celebrating love.  All over the world people create extraordinary moments which are bound to be delightful memories of love. Enjoy Valentine’s Day to the fullest!

14 February is the perfect moment to propose to her. You can transform this special day into an unforgettable one if you plan everything with taste and excitement. Choose the best words to express how much you want to spend the rest of your life with her. If she happens to love chocolate, why not buy her a box of her favorite chocolates and replace one with a diamond engagement ring. With creativity, the romantic proposal will let her know how special she is for you. Let the sweet memories begin!

Supporting those unique moments, J.R. Jewelers offers attractive Sales on engagement rings from the Bridal Collection. Here are the discounts depending on how much you will spend on your love’s diamond engagement ring:

• Spend $1,000 and get $100 Off

• Spend $2,500 and get $150 Off

• Spend $4,000 and get $250 Off

Diamond settings, also known as mountings, are the displaying platform of your diamond.  This can be looked at as a stage where one’s diamond is showcased.  There is such an extensive variety of settings which can sometimes make it a challenging endeavor.  One thing to remember is that the setting should always complement the diamond and never overpower it.

To take advantage of our great Valentine’s Day promo, up to $250.00 off of any purchase you make from our Bridal Collection, please enter coupon code JRFEB/SPECIAL245 at time of purchase.