Settings are an important issue in choosing a diamond. Baguettes and other shapes then round are usually called fancy cuts. Most traditional for an engagement ring is a solitaire which is a four or six pronged setting. There are so many shapes to choose from to fit your personal preferences. Round also known as Brilliant - Oval - Marquis - Emerald - Princess - Heart and even Star Shapes. At James Diamond's National Jewelry Mfg. Co. our skilled craftsman can create a setting to fit all shapes & sizes from traditional to unusual.

Let us be your guide at James Diamond's National Jewelry Mfg. Co. as you explore diamonds to determine their value. The 4 C's of diamond's are Cut - Clarity - Color - & Carat. Perhaps cut is the most important of the C's. It determines whether the amount of light that reflects off the diamonds surface the reflection is called brilliance this creates a memorable glow. Next is Color which is graded by measuring the maximum whiteness by a color scale - D -being the very best and the color scale continues down the alphabet. Clarity measures the diamonds natural inclusions by grading from flawless to imperfect. The fewer the inclusions the more valuable the stone. Carat on the weight is the final C. There are 100 points to 1 carat. Larger diamonds being quite rare and have more value per carat.

Early Egyptians believed that the vein of love ran directly from the heart to the tip of the third finger on the left hand. To this day reserved for marriage rings.

Besides endlessly intriguing designs, fine gold jewelry comes in exquisite color variations: pink, white, green, and purest yellow. Always look for the "K" karat mark, and a registered U.S. trademark when you buy.