We recently custom-made a halo engagement ring to fit a 3.78 carat round brilliant diamond!
Posts Categorized: Diamonds
Custom French Pavé Rings…
Clients of ours got married this past weekend and were kind enough to share some of their wedding photos! Check out the bride’s custom French Pavé weddings rings, made by us, and beautifully captured by photographer Victoria Selman.
The Importance of Looking At Diamonds In Person…
When shopping for a diamond, there are several important factors to keep in mind… is it GIA certified? What’s the cut grade… is the diamond cut too deep? The color/clarity? All these things are important, but just glancing at the certificate online is not enough. For example, two diamonds with the same clarity grade can… Read more »
Make This Holiday Season Memorable!
Take her breath away this Holiday season with these showstopper pieces from Protea Diamonds. Stunning diamond, sapphire, and tanzanite pieces as well as a variety of stud earrings and other jewelry await you in our Arlington showroom. These pieces are ready to go and will make for an unforgettable gift. Stop by today!
Making a Diamond Letter Pendant in our Workshop…
Diamond letter pendants are a nice personalized piece of jewelry and can make for a great gift. Just choose the first initial of the recipient’s name… encrusted with diamonds and hanging on a nice chain. What’s not to like? We recently made one in our workshop. Here is the process! … Read more »
Caring for your jewelry!
With proper care, quality jewelry can survive through many generations. Most jewelry is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life, but jewelry should be treated carefully to ensure that the metals and gems stay in good condition. Gold and platinum are strong metals and diamonds are scratch-proof, but neither are indestructible! If you’re… Read more »
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds…
Once in a while, we come across some spectacular and unusual gems. Fancy colored diamonds are among the most beautiful and valuable gems in the world. A little bit about fancy diamonds from the GIA website: Gem diamonds in GIA’s D-to-Z range usually decrease in value as the color becomes more obvious. Just the opposite happens… Read more »
