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How to Buy
Jewelry -- All
jewelry is not the same, and the more you know about jewelry the better
prepared you are to purchase the perfect piece. To learn more about diamonds
and diamond education you can click here.
To learn about the ring and metal settings Diamond and Gold Warehouse has
put together a jewelry guide to help you.
You Sell we Buy Jewelry in Dallas --
We are also jewelry buyers. We buy diamonds, diamond jewelry,
gold, and
platinum rings and we also provide jewelry exchange or
diamond exchange. Located in Dallas,
our jewelers have access to all types of certified diamonds and
diamond jewelry
items. We also offer appraisals to our customers so
that they get the supreme quality that they are looking for.
Parts and Purpose of the
Ring --
If you know what makes up a ring then you
will be able to select the perfect ring with ease.
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- The
Stone will
account for 75-90% of the overall cost of the ring.
- The
Setting holds
the center stone. A strong precious metal is imperative in
securing your investment.
- The
Band will
endure the most wear over time since it's in constant
contact with the fingers and everything that the hand
touches.
- The
Stamp indicates
the type and purity of the metal. All rings must have this.
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Ring
Settings --
By knowing the type of
ring setting you want you will able to talk to your jeweler with ease and
decrease the possibility of a misunderstanding.
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Prong
The setting that lets the stone be the hero. It's visible from
all sides for maximum sparkle. |
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Cathedral/Contour
Similar to prong but with rising slopes to protect the stone on
two sides. Elegant, but a little more secure. |
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Channel
Stones sit between two parallels of metal. Visible, but not
prominent. Allows the metal and stone to each have their own
distinction. |
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Bar
Harkens to the style and class of a bygone era. Features a thin
metal bar that separates each stone but leaves the sides open to
bring in light. |
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Bezel
Timeless. A classic setting that draws attention to the stone,
and away from itself, by framing it in precious metal. |
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Pavé
Sophisticated, but subtle. Tiny metal beads hold each stone in
its own discreet setting. |
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Tension
This setting grips the stone with 65-95 pounds of pressure,
creating the illusion that the stone is hovering in space. |
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Flush
A high-impact, low-stress setting. Offers the security of small
stones inside tiny holes. |
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