We are excited to host famed designer Charles Krypell for a three-day (March 3-5) exclusive showing of his exquisite jewelry collection. Krypell was a sculptor before becoming an internationally known designer and has seamlessly woven his beloved crafts together by sculpting pieces destined to touch the heart of those who wear it. “Charles is a … [Read more...]
Lily Looks at Four C’s of Diamonds Part IV: Carat Weight
While every diamond is unique, there are certain characteristics which affect its value - the 'Four C's of Diamonds.' Carat weight is the easiest to understand. The standard unit of weight for diamonds is the metric carat, which equals 1/5 gram. That’s approximately 7/1000 ounce. For even greater precision, the carat is subdivided into 100 equal … [Read more...]
Lily Looks at Four C’s of Diamonds Part III: Color
While every diamond is unique, there are certain characteristics which affect their value - the 'Four C's of Diamonds.' We will discuss color, a straight forward concept. Many people think that diamonds are colorless, when in fact diamonds occur in a wide array of colors from nearly colorless to light yellow or a light brown. The Gemological … [Read more...]
Lily Looks at Four C’s of Diamonds Part II: Clarity
While every diamond is unique, there are certain characteristics which affect their value - the '4 C's of Diamonds.' We will talk clarity, one of the easiest to discern. A diamonds "flaws" or inclusions are visible and easy too see. Clarity is defined as the diamond's freedom or lack of features that are classified as blemishes or … [Read more...]
