The 4Cs of Diamond Grading Explained by GIA

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) invented the Diamond Grading System that is now used all over the world. They came up with the system in order to standardize the language used by jewelers to explain the characteristics of diamonds. 

This four minute video will be extremely helpful if you are shopping for a diamond or even if you just want to understand more about these valuable gemstones.

Cliff Yankovich is a 1998 GIA Diamonds Graduate. He loves to teach people about diamonds and believes that once someone understands the grading system, buying a diamond is a much more enjoyable experience.

We have this video and more useful jewelry information on our website.

Click this link to learn more about jewelry: Jewelry Information.

Chimera Design sells single diamond stud earrings.

It came to our attention over the recent Holidays that most jewelry stores in our

area will NOT sell just one diamond stud earring.

WE WILL - AND WE DO IT WITH A SMILE.

STUDS FOR GUYS:

We had two ladies from other communities who drove here just to buy one for their husband/boyfriend. Their local jewelry stores refused to sell or make one for them.

LOST STUDS:

Suppose you lost one of your diamond studs - does that mean you need to buy a WHOLE NEW PAIR? Not at Chimera Design - we have a selection of loose diamonds, so we can match the size, color and clarity of your earring and get you ONE. You save BIG MONEY.

 

One for your nose or the top of your ear - we can do that as well.

 

Single Studs - we have them at Chimera Design.

Some great diamond deals at Chimera Design.

Want to get engaged?

 

We have some nice diamonds and diamond rings on consignment.

You can save 30 to 50% on consignment diamonds at Chimera.

We have new solitaires and diamond stud earrings at No Bull prices.

 

 

 

This one is just under a half carat. SI1 Clarity, G-H color

$1,120.00.  SOLD.

Ring is size 4.25, but we can size it or put it in a new setting.

We estimate this one weighs .66 ct. It is VS2 clarity and H color.

Just did an appraisal on it and told them to insure for $2,900.00.

No one in the family wants the ring - it's yours for $1,900.00.

(Not sure why the picture looks like there is a shadow on the ring.

It is 18kt white gold and has new tips.)


TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NO BULL DIAMOND JEWELRY PAGE
We have nice jewelry, some New, some Estate (used),
and some on Consignment.

No Bull - No Fake Sales
This is nice jewelry at fantastic prices.

Click the link below:
Chimera Design No Bull Diamond Jewelry



 

.50 ctw diamond studs for only $550

We also have .66 ctw for $685

and 1.07 ctw for just $1285

These are new, No Bull prices - we have a great vendor

who provides these earrings on consignment, so we price them LOW LOW LOW!

 

.14 ct round diamond in new white gold setting $389

 

.19 ct princess cut in a new white gold setting $475

 

.33 ct white diamond in new white gold setting $555

 

 

What to look for when buying a diamond.

 

 

Aleah is our FAVORITE suppliers of diamonds. She works in Chicago.

We like her because she mixes expertise (she is a GIA Graduate Gemologist)

with just the right amount of fun and crazy.

 

Aleah took the time to make a short informational video designed to

help first time diamond buyers. It is less than two and a half minutes long.

 

Look, listen, and learn - there is some good, basic information here

presented with a smile.

Chimera Design buys diamonds.

 

We are buying loose diamonds. EVEN CHIPPED ONES.

We recently formed a partnership with a diamond broker who is BUYING diamonds.

 

If you have a diamond that is .33 ct or larger - get your highest bid from any jewelry store in the Greater Grand Rapids area and Cliff will do his best to beat their bid.

 

ROUNDS - PRINCESS CUT - MARQUISE - OVAL - ALL SHAPES!

 

We just wrote a check for $2,700 for a diamond ring -

the best offer the couple got in Grand Rapids was $1,300.

We gave them just a little over twice as much.

 

How?

We would rather make a little bit of money from you A BUNCH OF TIMES,

than to make a whole bunch one time and never see you again.

WE WILL BUY BROKEN OR CHIPPED DIAMONDS.

 

Call Cliff at 616-897-9480 with your best offer and see if he can't get you a little more money.

 

Our Estate Jewelry selection gets better all the time.

We are getting some really nice items in our Estate section.

 

 This is a green Montana sapphire. Yup - from the rivers in Montana.

This is a natural sapphire from Out West.

I estimate the stone weighs 1.10 ct in a two tone 14kt mounting.

Size 6.75   for only  $750.

(Montana sapphires are priced around $1,000 to $1,200 per carat).

 

 

 This is a sterling bracelet by designer Frank Rubel featuring

a 13 ct green quartz (12mm). Frank calls them "green amythest", but we prefer green quartz.

Anyway, this bracelet is available new for $825.00

You can have this one for $450.00.

 

 Above is a .88 ct SI1 clarity H color diamond for $3,475.00

 

 This 10Kt white gold ring with diamonds is only $175.00.

 

 Go Big or Go Home!

1.82 ct I1 clarity G-H color accented

by 4 .10 ct SI1-2, G-H color in 14kt white gold.

All for $4,750.00

 THIS WEDDING SET IS SOLD.

(psst - the price includes the band below!!!)

 

 

 

 

Big red coral accented by some gorgeous, bright diamonds.

$658.00

.62 ct VS1 H round diamond - $1250.00

 

Just put this out - excellent proportions go along

with an EXCELLENT price - the VS1 clarity means this diamond

is very clean and the H color puts it in the near

colorless range.

.62 ct VS1 H $1,250.00.
SOLD.

1.05 ct Round VS2 I-J outstanding value $4,750.00

BETTER THAN BLUE NILE!

We just learned of an outstanding value on a 1.05 ct round VS2 clarity I-J color. This diamond is available from a customer who inherited it and would like to sell it. The price is very good - Blue Nile (who claims to have the lowest diamond prices anywhere) lists comparable diamonds from $5,368.00 to $8,515.00.

You can own this diamond for $4,750.00. If you want to

take a look at it, call Cliff at 616-897-9480.

New source for BEAUTIFUL Canadian Diamonds.

I am very happy to report that we have found a new source for Canadian diamonds and they are stunning. Nordic Fire diamonds are mined in the Northwest Territories and cut in Belgium to exacting proportions. You can see the results below.

The diamond on the left is a .43 ct VS2 F and the larger one is .53 ct SI2 F.

All Nordic Fire diamonds are GIA certified for their clarity, color, and the quality and precision of the cut. I took their pictures on a white and black background.

The .43 ct is $1,600.00 and the .53 ct is $1,800.00.