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Symmetry and Polish Round Cut Diamonds In Dallas, TX at Shira Diamonds The diamond cut often refers to two separate characteristics of a loose diamond: (1) its shape, and (2) its make, or style of cutting and quality, which consists of polish and symmetry. Polish and Symmetry A diamond’s shape as well as its polish […]

Wholesale Round Diamond Blog In Dallas, Texas at Shira Diamonds The round diamond is the most popular diamond shape, representing approximately 75% of all diamonds sold. Due to the mechanics of its shape, the round diamond is generally superior to fancy diamond shapes at the proper reflection of light, maximizing potential brightness. Virtually all round […]

Royal Rocks: Five royal engagement rings to remember in Dallas, TX at Shira Diamonds We have taken a closer look at royal engagements and selected five special rings to remember; from Grace Kelly’s emerald cut 10.47 carat engagement ring to the touching story centred around the ring given to Kate Middleton by Prince William, when […]

The History of Engagement Rings Ever wonder how the tradition of giving an engagement ring got started? Well, it wasn’t always diamonds and platinum. In fact, rubies, claddagh rings, and even thimbles (yep, you heard us) were popular choices at periods during the history of giving this ring.        

Learn about Treated Diamonds and Enhancements. Diamond enhancements are specific treatments, performed on natural diamonds (usually those already cut and polished into gems), which are designed to improve the visual gemological characteristics of the diamond in one or more ways. These include clarity treatments such as laser drilling to remove black carbon inclusions, fracture filling […]

Gemstone Color Trends for 2015 at Shira Diamonds We often receive inquiries from our customers who are seeking a particular color of gemstone for a certain jewelry design. Since gemstones are natural materials and each gemstone is unique, it is sometimes difficult to find exact colors. Pantone’s color predictions for 2015 are “soft and cool […]

Pear Diamonds in Anderson, Texas at Shira Diamonds Trust Us, Carat by Carat Looking for the best pear diamond prices in Anderson, Texas? Shira Diamonds in Texas can help you save on your next diamond purchase. We are a diamond siteholder supplying retail stores, diamond brokers, and diamond wholesalers with loose certified diamonds. A Sightholder […]