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  • Step by step how to clean the diamond ring under 10 Minutes

    Wearing diamond ring regularly might turn the stone dull and less sparkly due to grime and oil residues originating from fingers or skin contact. T...
  • Frequently asked questions about Lab Diamonds VS. Mined Diamonds

    Nature-formed and lab-created diamonds both have the same chemical formula. Any type of diamond you decide to purchase, I recommend seeing it in person before you buy — and picking the stone that speaks to you personally.
  • What is a Hearts and Arrows Diamond?

    Hearts and Arrows diamonds are precision-cut round diamonds. Arrows are visible from the top of the diamond, and hearts are visible when the diamond is face-down. The arrows in a well-cut diamond can be seen even without using a special tool.
  • What is Moissanite?

      Moissanite is made of the mineral silicon carbide. Strong covalent bonding holds the crystalline structure together, similar to diamonds. Moissa...
  • What is retipping, and why do I need it?

    In a large number of jewelry pieces, the valuable diamonds and gemstone are held in place with prongs. With wear, the tops of these prongs can b...
  • What is the best setting for a solitaire diamond ring?

    Prong setting!  prongs are made up of small strips of metal and they form a basket-like to hold the center stone. Once the stone is seated inside ...
  • Engagement ring's appraisal for insurance purposes

    At ELZOM I provide a complimentary jewelry appraisal with every purchase of a diamond ring. That describes the item of jewelry being valued and then gives a value that the item should be insured for.
  • What does a jewelry stamp mean?

    What does 750 indicate? How we should know the percentage of pure gold in our jewelry based on the stamps?
  • Should I buy platinum or white gold?

    Platinum vs. White gold: which one is more durable? which one is cheaper? How they make white gold?
  • Gemstone of the Month

    Which month were you born and I'll tell you what your birthstone is! I'd be happy to make a custom piece with your birthstone.
  • Type of Cut for Gemstones

    How does the Faceted, Cabochon, mixed cut stones look like? Why do we cut some gems into Faceted?

  • Terminology

    What's the definition of a Jewel? What types of stone are synthetic?