A Guide To Diamond Jewelry

A Guide To Diamond Jewelry

There’s a reason that wedding rings almost always feature a diamond as the central stone. Diamond jewelry is an absolutely timeless gift, valued for its elegance, grace, and beauty. It’s also incredibly popular, and the number of pieces in any jewelry shop’s collection of diamond jewelry can be quite large. These pieces can run the gamut from relatively inexpensive gifts costing a couple hundred dollars to works of art cast in precious metals and stones that set buyers back thousands. With so much selection and such wide range within that selection, it can be daunting to understand just what you want to get and what you’ll find for a certain price. At Diamonds by Raymond Lee in Boca Raton, we know how important it is to pick the perfect piece of jewelry when you’re looking for a gift that expresses how much you care for someone. That’s why today we’re providing you with a helpful guide to what to expect from diamond jewelry, no matter what price point you’re interested in.

At or under $500

At the bottom of this price point, you’re likely to find pieces with a simple elegance, likely made mostly of precious metal with a small amount of diamonds that accentuate the natural beauty of the craftsmanship. Closer to the upper end of this price point, more diamonds will be incorporated into the piece, though they will still be mostly used for accentuation or a centerpiece. No matter what part of this price range you’re interested in, though, the most common pieces you’ll find are earring, necklaces, rings, and bangles. Necklaces and bangles in this range will be made mostly from a precious metal like silver or platinum, although yellow gold will make an appearance as the price of a piece gets closer to $500. At the top of this price the centerpiece of the ends of the bangle will incorporate more and more diamonds, sometimes in more intricate patterns, though the majority of the piece will still likely be made of precious metals, For earrings and rings, which are smaller pieces, you’re more likely to find precious metals like yellow or rose gold. Diamonds will also be a more prominent part of the metal as the price climbs. This is especially true at the higher end of this price range, with rings and earrings comprising potentially even a majority of diamonds by the time you reach $500. However, these rings and earrings will still be somewhat simple at the core, with single, slender bands and small, elegant, and modest baubles on earrings. A great example of how this simplicity can be put to beautiful use in a ring at the lower end of this price point is this simple, elegant example of craftsmanship by Gabriel & Co: (link to image: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine- jewelry/gabriel-co-lr50019svjws-sterling-silver-eternal-love-diamond-heart-ring/) Closer to $500, you can find this pair of beautiful earrings, also by Gabriel & Co, that showcase how much more of the earrings can be diamond at the top of this price point. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/gabriel- co-eg13079y45jj-14k-yellow-gold-diamond-heart-stud-earrings/)

$500 - $1500

Near the bottom of this price point, the pieces you’re most likely to find are necklaces, earrings, and simple rings. Necklaces here will have either small centerpieces made almost entirely of diamonds or larger centerpieces edged with diamonds. Earrings will be likely to feature baubles made mostly of diamonds, although the timeless stud earrings will also make an appearance here. Simple diamond bands will can be found, as can rings with a little more flair, made of a precious metal band set with diamonds, possibly in an intricate design, like this Gabriel & Co marvel: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/gabriel- co-lr50912k45jj-14k-pink-gold-diamond-flower-open-ring/) Toward the middle of this price point, more intricate designs will abound for all pieces. Earrings will have larger studs or designs made entirely of diamonds and necklaces could feature multiple diamonds set along the chain, multiple diamond pendants, or larger diamond centerpieces, while bangles and rings will likely have diamonds in the band as well. A set of earrings you could find here are these stunning studs: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-0-83ctw-round-brilliant-diamond-stud-earrings-3/) Close to $1500, stud earrings will grow ever larger, as will designs of earrings made from diamonds, and diamond ear cuffs will also make an entrance. Rings will likely have a substantial amounts of diamonds in the band or another precious stone next to the diamond in the centerpiece. You can also expect necklaces with rather large single designs, multiple small diamond designs set along the chain, or a blend of precious stones and centerpiece diamonds on smaller pendants, like this sapphire and diamond combination: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-1-40ct-sapphire-and-diamond-pendant-necklace/) The amount of carats in each piece, will also increase as the price rises to the top of this price point. Closer to $500, .1 or so carats is the likely size if the diamond you’ll get. Near the middle of the range, pieces dominated by diamonds are likely to have around .75 carats. At the very top, close to $1500, you’re likely to see around one and a half carats.

$1,500 - $3,000

At the bottom of this price point, necklaces with either one large-diamond dominatted pendantr or multiple smaller majority diamond pendants will be common, though diamonds surrounding a semi-precious stone on a single pendant also exist. Earrings popular for this amount usually consist of a diamonds bordering another precious stones. When it comes to rings, most will be either elaborately designed centerpieces on simple metal bands or slightly intricate bands such as chevrons that incorporate diamonds into the band. Diamond bracelets will also make an appearance around this amount of money, usually simple bands like this exquisite piece: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-0-72ctw-round-brilliant-diamond-bar-bracelet/)

Close to $2500, Earrings are likely to come in two forms: studs of around one carat and pendants in which a diamond or different precious stone is surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds. Necklaces to look out for here include simple chains which are made entirely of diamonds as well as simple metal chains with very large centerpieces, often in an intricate design such as a star and consisting of a different precious stone surrounded by a diamond halo. Finally, rings will likely include some combination of diamonds set in the band itself as well as a halo of diamonds surrounding another precious stone, like this beautiful selection: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-2-40ct-ruby-and-0-58ctw-diamond-ring/) Necklaces you’re likely to find at the top of this price range simple diamond stud pendants of around one carat or an intricate, large cluster of smaller diamonds, either of which are likely to be found on chains of a precious metal like white gold. When it comes to rings, precious stones surrounded by a halo of diamonds on a diamond-studded band are plentiful, as are intricate rings where the band and centerpiece are all set with smaller diamonds. Earring style popular at this prices are elaborate designs or hoops made entirely of diamonds and dangle earrings featuring a precious stone surrounded by a diamond halo, like these: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-1-73ctw-ruby-and-diamond-dangle-earrings/) Carats will also continue to rise in this price range, though the exact amount of carats will depend on the piece in question. In general, however, expect up to 1.8 carats at the top of this range.

$3,000 - $5.000

As we cross the $3,000 mark, rings are likely to consist of bands with some intricacy set along their entire length with diamonds, or very intricate bands set only partially with diamonds. Necklaces one can expect to find for this price generally include one or more pendants of a diamond centerpiece surrounded by other diamonds, and usually have between one and 1.25 carats. Earring style popular near the bottom of this range are either clusters of diamonds, usually in increase shapes, or large diamond studs surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds such as these magnificent specimens: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-1-70ctw-diamond-mosaic-halo-stud-earrings/) Earrings in the middle of this price range are likely to designs made of diamonds and surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds, or stud earrings with one central studs surrounded by multiple smaller ones, totaling around one and a half carats. For a similar prices, you can also find simple “tennis necklaces” that consist of a single string of diamonds, as well as necklaces with an incredibly intricate pendant design. Rings you can find for around $4,000 are . Another popular style at this amount is a simpler set of bands framing multiple large precious stones, like this Gabriel & Co masterpiece. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/gabriel- co-18k-white-gold-diamond-and-sapphire-wide-band-ring/)

Approaching the top of the range, rings will usually consist of single bands set with one precious stone and diamonds all along the band, intricate bands set with around two and a half carats of diamonds, or stacking bands all set with multiple diamonds. you can also find earrings that are either halo pendants or hoops made entirely of diamonds, both likely to have slightly less than two carats. Tennis Necklaces with about one and a half carats can be found here, like this elegant example: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-1-60ctw-diamond-tennis-necklace/)

$5,000 - $10,000

Rings slightly more than $5,000 are likely to either have incredibly intricate centerpiece designs and bands set with diamonds all the way around, or be rather thick bands set with multiple rows of diamonds. Earrings with multiple pendants or incredibly intricate designs on a single pendant can also be found here. Necklaces at this price point will likely be quire elaborate, made up of multiple pendants mixing diamonds and other precious stones. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-1-50ctw-diamond-and-1-2ctw-marquise-cut-ruby-dangling-necklace/) Once we reach the middle of this price point, you can expect to see earrings in which one large diamond of about one carat is surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds, or small hoops set with diamonds all the way around. Necklaces aren’t as common at this price point, but “tennis bracelets” of around four carats appear to take their place. Multiple thick bands intricately interweaving and set with diamonds all the way around is common among rings near this price. You can also start to find eternity band rings in the middle of this price point, like this gorgeous Tiffany & Co example. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/tiffany- co-platinum-2-2ctw-diamond-eternity-band/) Necklaces around $10,000 will often feature diamonds all along the chain, with larger diamonds set at intervals among these. Rings will often have around two carats of diamonds, often with one massive stone set in a plain metal band flanked by smaller baguettes. Earrings will often have multiple pendants, and some will have pendants consisting of large precious stones ringed by other diamonds, like these beautiful pear-shaped ones: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/ 14k-0-66ct-fancy-yellow-pear-shape-diamond-pendant/)

$10,000 - $15,000

Slightly more than $10,000, Necklaces will include diamonds both along the chain and in large centerpieces. Rings will likely feature a very large precious stone centerpiece, with both a halo of diamonds around it as well as all along the band. Earrings are likely to include either large and intricate designs set entirely with diamonds, or clusters of multiple large precious stones surrounded by a diamond halo.

(link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k-two- tone-yellow-and-white-diamond-earrings/) As we ascend this price range, we’re likely to find earrings that include clusters of larger diamonds surrounded by a halo of smaller ones. Tennis bracelets make another appearance at this price point, either set with larger stones between two thin bands of diamonds, or with a single band set with diamonds all along the length, and usually of around six carats. Finally, rings here like likely consist of an intricately designed centerpiece made of diamonds and bordered by a different precious stone, set with diamonds all around the band, as is this platinum marvel: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/ platinum-1ct-diamond-and-0-50ctw-ruby-ring/) Examples of rings near the top of this range include a dome ring set with many small diamonds totaling thirteen or so carats. Earrings you could expect to find will usually consist of one large diamond surrounded by a halo of two carats, or dangling pendants set evenly with smaller diamonds of about four carats. Necklaces here are likely to include multiple pendants, all with very intricate designs made entirely out of diamonds, like this one: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-5-98ctw-medallion-diamond-necklace/)

$15,000 - $25,000

Above $15,000, any necklaces with pendants will have very intricate, large pendants hanging at one point on the chain, or multiple, still sizable, pendants hanging at intervals on the chain. Bracelets made up of links, each one made of small diamonds and sporting a large diamond in the center, are also common. Dangle earrings with sizable centerpiece diamonds surrounded by a halo and suspended on a hoop of smaller diamonds can also be found at the bottom of this range, as this gorgeous piece shows. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-2-01ctw-diamond-dangle-earrings/) Hoop earrings set with diamonds along their entire circumference with nearly ten carats of diamonds are a popular choice near the middle of this price range, as are dangle earrings with pendants and tassels fashioned of white gold and diamonds. Necklaces with a chain made of a precious metal and pendants involving a large central stone of over two carats surrounded by a halo of smaller stones are also available near this price. Eternity bands are a very popular style of ring here, and often take the form of two diamond bands with large diamonds set in between them, as can be seen below: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-5-55ctw-diamond-eternity-band/)

Near $25,000, rings are likely to either have large quantities of smaller diamonds set throughout the ring and an elaborately designed centerpiece, or a substantial central stone or stones surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds. When it comes to earrings, expect to find pendants with very large stones surrounded by halos of diamonds or multiple large pendants with intricate designs. Tennis necklaces set along their entire length with about fifteen carats or so of diamonds like this beautiful example can also be found at this price. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-14-68ctw-diamond-long-tennis-necklace/) 25,000 - $40,000 Upon arriving at this price point, expect to be greeted by multiple stones of substantial size. Rings are likely to feature a single very large stone surrounded by slightly smaller baguettes or, potentially, a halo of many small stones with more in the band. Earrings are likely to feature substantial stones surrounded by halos of smaller diamonds, and most bracelets will either be high-carat tennis bracelets or include substantial stones along their length. Necklaces will often feature multiple stones of substantial size placed along the chain, as can be seen with this twenty-four-inch wonder: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/14k- white-gold-25-43ctw-diamond-by-the-yard-24-necklace/) At around $30,000 of so, Rings and earrings are likely to feature one large centerpiece diamond that is cut in a style like pear or emerald, and necklaces will likely feature decorative cuts suspended on a simple chain. Another trend to look out for is the combining of many diamonds of moderate size instead of one single massive one, like in this fourteen-carat tennis bracelet consisting of stud diamonds along its entirely length. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-14-12ctw-round-brilliant-diamond-tennis-bracelet/) Near the top of this price range, stones begin to get much larger, and single stones begin to take center stage on pieces. Rings with very large stones cut in slightly fancier styles will be popular, often on bands set with baguettes or halos of smaller stones. Earrings are likely to have large single stones suspended on pendants, either by precious metals or hoops set with many small diamonds. When it comes to necklaces, you can expect very large stones cut in unique shapes, suspended on elegant chains of precious metals, as in this five carat example: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-5-07ct-heart-shape-diamond-necklace/)

$40,000 - 75,000

Near the bottom of this range, you can expect to find even more carats and fancier cuts of diamonds, no matter what kind of piece you’re searching for. Rings with emerald-cut diamonds as the centerpiece will often feature quite substance central stones, often flawed by baguettes or diamond halos. Necklaces are less likely to feature emerald cuts, but will often feature a

chain made out of substantial diamond links with a custom cut as the pendant. A perfect example of the elegance and grace of these pieces is this beautiful thirteen-carat Platinum tennis bracelet: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/ platinum-13-20ctw-emerald-cut-diamond-tennis-bracelet/) Closer to the middle of the price range, carat numbers will increase dramatically. The diamonds making up the links of necklaces as well as the pendants below them will get substantially larger, as will the centerpiece diamonds in rings and the diamonds set into the bands. Bracelets will also see an increase in carats, as this intricate gold bracelet set with twenty-one carats worth of diamonds shows: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k-two- tone-gold-21-32ctw-round-brilliant-diamond-wide-bracelet/) Finally, as we near the top of the market custom cuts will become more and more popular, as will even larger diamonds. Rings with unique centerpieces of substantial size and often incorporating a great variety of stones will be popular, and bracelets or earrings will be likely to feature diamond shapes that set them apart from other pieces in quite large sizes. A perfect example of a necklace that can be found at this price point is this gorgeous piece, with a heart- cut diamond suspended from diamond links, totaling sixteen carats: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-16-02ctw-heart-and-pear-shape-diamond-drop-necklace/)

$75,000 - $150,000

As we climb into the the highest price range, substantial pieces are dominated by diamonds and other precious stones of often staggering size. Necklaces are likely to feature multiple pendants, all with precious stones haloed by diamonds, at the center of the chain. Rings are likely to feature diamonds of large size as the centerpiece, flanked by other diamonds, with still more diamonds set in the band. As for earrings, an example of what you can find at this price range, with large precious stones dangling from a chain of sizable diamonds is below. (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k-two- tone-gold-14-40ctw-heart-shape-emerald-and-4-50ctw-diamond-drop-earrings/) In the middle of this range, pieces only get more extravagant. In jewelry of all kinds, expect to see multiple stones as well as diamonds, all of between five and fifteen carats, often elegant shapes. Bracelets are popular at this price, like this magnificent five-row, seventy-five carat example: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- white-gold-5-row-76-41ctw-diamond-bracelet/) At the high end of this range and above, pieces are genuine works of art, and take anyone’s breath away. Rings are intricately designed, and formed from large diamonds and other precious stones in truly gorgeous centerpieces. Earrings are usually pendants featuring massive

precious stones haloed by diamonds, handing from chains or loops made almost entirely of other sizable stones. As for necklaces, you can expect absolute masterpieces dripping with diamonds and other precious stones, like this gorgeous gold confection: (link: //diamondsbyraymondlee.com/product/fine-jewelry/18k- yellow-gold-multi-color-sapphire-diamond-necklace/) No matter what price range you’re interested in, however, it’s important to realize that you can find beautiful diamond jewelry that will work for you. At diamonds by Raymond Lee, we’re proud of our wide selection of diamond jewelry. Whether you’re looking for a little touch of extra glamor to wear to the beach or a stunning piece of craftsmanship to make a statement with in a crowded room, we can find the perfect piece of jewelry that works for you. All you have to do is stop by,browse our extensive collection, and make your choice.