diamond news and views
“Replacement value” for a piece of jewelry isn’t a fixed price. An appraised valuation is simply a snapshot of what that professional estimates the piece to be worth at ‘X’ time in ‘Y’ market. A piece of jewelry will be priced differently at a strip mall in East LA than it will at a ski […]
1 Comment » The third and final installation in Sheerah’s Salsa (until I have more!).
From JCKOnline
Stuller Inc. has temporarily suspended the sale of Swiss, London, and Sky Blue Topaz loose gems and jewelry, “due to recent developments regarding the importation and distribution of Irradiated gemstones,” the Lafayette, La., company said on its Web site. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations require the initial importer of nuclear irradiated gems to be licensed […]
Somehow I get the feeling you won’t see hopeful brides asking for a 2ct. rough diamond in their engagement ring(s)…
This from the Wall Street Journal:
“From Tiffany to De Beers, a new look in diamond jewelry is on the rise: uncut diamonds that to the untrained eye can look more like gravel than gems.
Known as rough […]
Today is the greatest day! I received the best ‘Woo Hoo!’ Read below:
“Katie, I got them today….totally beautiful and White Flash does a great job of presentation. The box they came in, the tool set etc. all fabulous. Your company does a nicer job than (he named a direct competitor). I got both my engagement […]
Mark your calendars. On August 13 from 8-11 PM EST Discovery Times will feature a 3-part series about the diamond trade, including information about Martin Rapaport’s Fair Trade Jewelry initiative. See a preview here.
The Dream
Learn about the history of the diamond industry, including the clever marketing which has made diamonds a part of our lives. […]
I was online this weekend researching wedding cakes to get ideas. We’re a little bummed to find out that my bf’s cousin actually selected the date we were contemplating for her own wedding. How dare she, right? LOL Just goes to show, you better jump first or someone else will. Back to the drawing board […]
Here is a neat PBS Nova site about diamonds and the efforts man has made to try and simulate them. The Science Behind the Sparkle tells about how diamond slows light down and breaks it into spectral colors. Diamonds In The Sky tells about diamonds in outer space (it reminds me of Lucy in the […]
You have no doubt seen this on many of our ‘A Cut Above’ reports:
If you have wondered how the final American Gem Society Lab grade is determined, the cut grade has three factors and the lowest determines final grade.
Light Performance is a cumulative grade (added up). It is the sum of all deductions for Brightness, […]
My nieces Reagan & Rachel are 9 and 7. They’re cute, clever and full of energy (getting mad skills in their tennis lessons) and they loooove Angela’s ring! We had a bit of fun the other night, testing out my new Flip video camera. We’re training them young, folks.
My brother Brian also deserves an Oscar.
Whiteflash jewelry on the cover of Bridal Guide!
Here’s the cover for September/October 2007. The diamond pendant, diamond earrings, diamond flower bangle are ours as well as the enormous rock on the model’s hand–our ‘Champaigne’ diamond engagement ring set with a 5.00ct ‘A Cut Above’ superideal diamond. Full article here.
“…Elegant linear marquise and brilliant-cut diamond earrings; […]
I was recently reminded of this custom project once covered in Southern Bride. It was some time ago so new employees may not have seen it. We do a lot of complex design but here is an example of a subtle but no less elegant piece.
Here is an article about this project which appears on the Whiteflash site.
I have to say that you have been really wonderful to work with and I really appreciate all of your patience. Mostly the end product speaks for itself and I can honestly say that the design, craftsmanship and finish is better than any ring I have seen during the shopping around process. -Haroon & Sara, […]
When I first moved to “U-stun” 14 years ago, it would have helped if I knew just a few of the “rules”. So if anyone plans to move here, or to come in to visit us at Whiteflash…….here are some “insider tips” you might find handy! BTW, if any of you have any “rules” of […]
I am now officially engaged and my ring is absolutely gorgeous! Clay picked it up today and proposed with it tonight! He tied it on a string around my cat’s neck and her bring it to me (Can you tell I’m a little bit of a crazy cat lady?) I want to thank you for […]
If you have someone ask you why diamonds may appear dark in sunlight sometimes the photos below may be helpful. The pictured stones are research CZs from Moscow State Univeristy.
The top photo was taken in low-lighting.
The bottom photo was taking in bright lighting (yes you read that right).
Why is this? Our eyes react to bright light the same way the iris […]
Here’s another video (you know you love them). Salsa is so emotional and sensual and helps everything from stress to losing a little weight. It is something that is truly sweeping the nation, and the world for that matter, in its popularity. One of my instructors is currently traveling to Puerto Rico for their Salsa […]
I woke up around 7:30am for breakfast and to get my day going. The morning was nice and peaceful so I got my load of dogs (3) together to take on a walk to the park. When I stepped outside I saw a big cluster of leaves and stuff in the driveway and thought “that’s strange.” My husband […]
Bubba’s sister is pregnant, She’s in a car accident and falls into a deep coma. After six months she awakens and sees she’s no longer pregnant. Frantically she asks the doctor about her baby. He replies, ” Ma’am, you had twins - a boy and a girl. The babies are fine. Your brother named them.” […]
It’s nice to enjoy what you do on a daily basis, and I’m one of the lucky ones who enjoys his work very much. Having said that, I thought it would be fun to share some of our dazzling work, captured for eternity in pictures. Why take these beautiful pics without sharing them with all […]
Hi guys! I’ve been working like crazy these days. I am so jealous of my roommate. I had to drop him off at the airport so he can lay in the sun for a week in Puerto Vallarta. It should be me lying on that beach. Maybe next time I guess. I returned home from […]
Earlier today Mark showed me some random blogs with anti-diamond comments, primarily relating to conflict diamonds and CZ/simulant options. These will always be hot topics that can quickly be dispelled with a little reality - especially the conflict diamond issue. Be sure to link people to our conflict-free guarantee - and more importantly, send people interested […]
Jamie, thanks again for all of your help. Michelle is still blown away by the diamond and it was nice that I could save a little money in the process and still get an awesome ring. - Jay & Michelle, CO
Don’t y’all go changin’! but if life ever requires you to move away from our Whiteflash family GIA has launched the jewelry industry’s largest online employment database. It was designed to bring together professionally trained GIA students and alumni but is free to any job seekers or employers. It has about 12,000 visitors per month […]
I wanted to share these incredible photos Brian & Mark took. I plan to use one of them in an upcoming article.
1.584 G VS1 ACA New Line. Crown at the high end of the ACA range. Incredible balance of dancing fire and brightness.
Here is the detail page if you would like to see it.
I have to decide which photo […]