by Michael Pope | Oct 20, 2017 | Birthstone, Diamond Jewelry, Onyx Jewelry, Opals
Fire Opal Jewelry & Black Onyx Jewelry are not spooky on Halloween! Fire opal is a transparent to translucent opal, with warm body colors of yellow to orange to red. Although it does not usually show any play of color, occasionally a stone will exhibit... by Michael Pope | Sep 28, 2017 | Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Engagement Rings
If you are ready to propose, then you are, no doubt, facing the small matter of buying the perfect diamond engagement ring. No worries, we’ve put together a short list of the top things to consider when buying a ring, so you can hone your purchasing skills before even... by Michael Pope | Aug 24, 2017 | Birthstone, Diamonds, Sapphires
Traditionally, sapphire symbolizes nobility, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. It has decorated the robes of royalty and clergy members for centuries. Its extraordinary color is the standard against which other blue gems—from topaz to tanzanite—are measured. For... by Michael Pope | Aug 17, 2017 | BLOG, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Engagement Rings
If you’re shopping for diamonds and have done your 4Cs homework (color, clarity, cut, carat weight), then you already know that diamond color has a lot to do with overall diamond quality. The range of diamond color can be so subtle that your untrained eye may... by Michael Pope | Aug 10, 2017 | Diamond Jewelry, Engagement Rings, Gabriel & Co.
1) Understand the 4Cs of Diamond Quality A round brilliant cut diamond with a graphic overlay explaining the 4Cs – color, cut, clarity and carat weight. This basic knowledge will not only unlock the mystery of a diamond’s quality, it will help you understand a...