There Are Some Basics About Jewelry
There are some basics about jewelry that you will want to become familiar with before you shop for designer diamond jewelry in order to make an informed purchase. Gemstones including diamonds are sold loose or mounted. Many times designer rings, for example, will be sold as mounted or a semi-mounted.
Mounted means that the stone is put in place on the mount, and these are the types of rings that you typically will see if you visit a designer jewelers store in person. Semi mounts describe the metal ring and the mount, but with no stones, such as colored diamonds, attached. Being able to choose the gemstone of your choice is the advantage that comes from selecting a semi mount.
A jewelry designer will also spend a great deal of time considering which shape of the gemstone is most appropriate for the overall design style. Some gemstones can look lovely as they naturally are, while others, such as colored diamonds, look best when they are cut to bring out the brilliance of the diamond.