We have recently seen a big spike in diamond purchases as an investment. Gold prices have gone up so much why wouldnt the complimentary good, diamonds, go up? CNBC posted a great article, I attached the link.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47446781
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
How should I keep my jewelery clean?
Jewelry stores have expensive ultrasonics and high pressure steam machines, but there are several ways you can keep your jewelery looking beautiful.
Avoid wearing nice jewelry when working out, gardening, cleaning, or performing any type of rough work.
White gold is rhodium plated chemicals such as amonia, chloring, and cleaning products will wear this down quicker than normal and turn your jewelry a buttery yellow color.
Prongs can catch and snag, check your items regularly to see if anything has come loose. Take a tweezer and touch the diamond to see if it has any movement. Any local jewelery should easily be able to tighten this for you.
There are many solutions available online, but we have come up with one that is quick and likely to be available in everyones home.
Cleaning solution;
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups boiling hot water
1/2 tsp liquid dish soap (make sure it does not contain any harsh chemicals)
Send us an email if you have any further questions or concerns.
Avoid wearing nice jewelry when working out, gardening, cleaning, or performing any type of rough work.
White gold is rhodium plated chemicals such as amonia, chloring, and cleaning products will wear this down quicker than normal and turn your jewelry a buttery yellow color.
Prongs can catch and snag, check your items regularly to see if anything has come loose. Take a tweezer and touch the diamond to see if it has any movement. Any local jewelery should easily be able to tighten this for you.
There are many solutions available online, but we have come up with one that is quick and likely to be available in everyones home.
Cleaning solution;
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups boiling hot water
1/2 tsp liquid dish soap (make sure it does not contain any harsh chemicals)
Send us an email if you have any further questions or concerns.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Are blue diamonds really diamonds?
Simply put, yes blue diamonds are really diamonds! They test as diamonds and have the same hardness as diamonds. Heres the scoop, natural diamonds are put through a 6 month process of irradiation, heat, pressure, and cooling to turn blue. Obvious this is not a "natural" process so it lowers the value.
Blue diamonds will NOT fade in color, they are that color for life. An even if you felt it was fading for some odd reason, the process can be done again to it for a small fee.
All diamonds do not turn the same color, depending on the type of chemical composition of the diamond they can be dark or lighter in color. The very light or dark ones are generllay less expensive.
Blue diamonds have sparkle and brilliance like white diamonds but just not as much. Most people love the color more than sparkle factor. We recommend purchasing a ring that has a mix of white and blue diamonds to give the piece a lot of life.
Check out some of our blue and white diamond collection;
http://www.pompeii3.com/c-20-blue-white-diamonds.aspx
Blue diamonds will NOT fade in color, they are that color for life. An even if you felt it was fading for some odd reason, the process can be done again to it for a small fee.
All diamonds do not turn the same color, depending on the type of chemical composition of the diamond they can be dark or lighter in color. The very light or dark ones are generllay less expensive.
Blue diamonds have sparkle and brilliance like white diamonds but just not as much. Most people love the color more than sparkle factor. We recommend purchasing a ring that has a mix of white and blue diamonds to give the piece a lot of life.
Check out some of our blue and white diamond collection;
http://www.pompeii3.com/c-20-blue-white-diamonds.aspx
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Are black diamonds genuine?
Black diamonds are genuine diamonds that have been color enhanced. The enhancement process can vary between heat/pressure and irradiation. Irradiation is the most common process.
Black diamonds start as white diamonds and after four months of irradiation they change color. All diamonds do not come out perfectly black some are gray and others are half and half. In some case black diamonds are rare because they generally do not all come our perfect there is an art in matching stones.
Black diamonds do not change color, and will not fade. They are genuine but technically not natural because of the man-made color enhancement.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
What alloy is mixed with platinum?
There are many alloys you can mix with platinum. The three most popular are cobalt, irridium, and ruthenium.
Which alloy is the best?
The most expensive of the three is ruthenium. This lasts the longest and will least likely have porosity which are tiny holes that make the metal weak. Pompeii3 Inc only uses ruthenium to cast and mix with platinum for wedding band and engagement rings. Cobalt and Irridum are ok but will not last as long because of the chemical composition.
Platinum Wedding Bands from Pompeii3 Inc.
Which alloy is the best?
The most expensive of the three is ruthenium. This lasts the longest and will least likely have porosity which are tiny holes that make the metal weak. Pompeii3 Inc only uses ruthenium to cast and mix with platinum for wedding band and engagement rings. Cobalt and Irridum are ok but will not last as long because of the chemical composition.
Platinum Wedding Bands from Pompeii3 Inc.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
What is better white gold or platinum?
We get this question a lot. Most people think since platinum is much more expensive it must be a better metal. These are the facts and based on your lifestyle make a decision which is better.
Currently gold is trading higher than platinum, so from an intrinsic value gold is more expensive. Why are platinum rings more expensive? Platinum is approx 1.8 times as dense, therefore you are paying more than a gold ring of equal thickness and width.
Platinum is softer than gold, so it will scuff and show signs of wear quicker. These really isn't a big deal because both can be repolished and buffed to look brand new.
Platinum is hypoallergenic. Some people are allergic to the alloy mixed with gold. This could range from silver, copper, and nickel to name a few. Your finger wont turn green but it will get itchy red and likely cause a rash.
White gold will tarnish over time and turn a buttery yellow color. The ring can be redipped to look new and white again however platinum will always look the same.
These are the most important comparisons between the metals. Dont hesitate to contact us with any further questions or concerns; support@pompeii3.com
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