Category Archives: Diamonds

Why Diamonds Are Worth So Much

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

We get so many different customers here at ZIVA and each couple has their own special story. Some of them are even kind enough to share it with us and let me tell you, romance is not dead. If you … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Common Diamond Scams

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Knowing how to avoid common diamond scams, can help you get a fair price and avoid buying a low-quality diamond by mistake. At Ziva Jewels, we know that there are a lot of unscrupulous jewelers out there that prey on … Continue reading →

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How to Verify a Diamond’s Certification with the GIA

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

When it comes to pricing certified diamonds, a diamond’s clarity, color, cut etc. really affect the price. Did you know that by law, a jeweler must be accurate within one color grade and within one clarity grade? The difference between an … Continue reading →

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Diamond Fluorescence

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Just what is diamond fluorescence? Have you ever been near a black light while you were wearing a white shirt and noticed that your shirt glowed? Diamonds do something very similar when they are exposed to ultraviolet light. Diamond professionals … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of a Diamond

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

When choosing a diamond, getting an excellent cut diamond (also known as an ideal cut diamond) is so important because it will determine how the diamond reflects light. All the different facets of the diamond must be properly aligned and … Continue reading →

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The Four C’s – Diamond Clarity

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Clarity in a diamond refers to the absence of inclusions and blemishes in a diamond. Diamond clarity is graded on a scale from FL (flawless) to I3 (included 3). This post will explain more about inclusions, how they’re graded and … Continue reading →

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Grading Fancy Colored Diamonds

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Ziva Jewels is very happy to announce that we will soon be offering colored diamonds! We’re prepping our online store as we speak, so in the meantime, we’re going to be sharing information about colored diamonds. Fancy colored diamonds are not … Continue reading →

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How Diamonds Are Cut

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

I’m sure you’ve heard by now that the only way to cut a diamond is with another diamond, but do you ever wonder how it’s really done? It isn’t as easy as banging two diamonds together or scratching one with the … Continue reading →

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Colored Diamonds

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Ziva Jewels is very happy to announce that we will soon be offering colored diamonds! We’re prepping our online store as we speak, so in the meantime, we’re going to be sharing information about colored diamonds.

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Where do diamonds come from?

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

We’re answering your questions about diamonds. One of our Facebook fans asked: Is there a way to tell how old a diamond is or what mine it came from? Continue reading →

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Interesting Diamond Facts

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Diamonds are curious gems indeed. Learn some interesting facts, so the next time someone asks you about your engagement ring, you can say something else besides how much it’s worth. Continue reading →

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Diamond Color Questions Answered

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Felicia Ceballos-Marroquin

Have questions about diamond color and fancy colored diamonds, let us answer them. If you have question we didn’t answer, leave your question in the comments. Continue reading →

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