It is very important to maintain the upkeep of your luxury timepieces. The following are some of services we offer:
- Battery Replacement
- Cleaning and Polishing
- Dial Changes
- Band Repair
- Installation of custom bands, dials and bezels
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What should you spend on a diamond?
When you start to think about buying a
diamond—and the love it will symbolize—you naturally want the best you
can afford and a beautiful stone you will treasure forever.
Diamonds can be found in a range of
price—and you’re certain to find one within the Diamond Quality Pyramid
that suits your taste and what you plan to spend. If you’re about to buy
a Diamond Engagement Ring, you may want to consider spending the
commonly accepted guideline of two months’ salary. But it’s up to you to
settle on a diamond that will truly represent your deepest emotions and
the promise for the future you will share.
Finding a Quality Jeweler
The 5th C: Confidence
A good jeweler is the first step to a
smart diamond purchase. Your jeweler should be knowledgeable about
diamonds and help you feel comfortable making this important purchase.
Loose Diamonds
Marc Samuels Jewelers specializes in loose diamonds in all shapes and sizes, most with lab certificates and each one hand selected for quality and brilliance. Please call or email us with your request and one of our diamond specialists will assist you in selecting your diamond.
How to Buy a Diamond Buying Guide
The best explanation is that asking for
the price of a diamond is like asking for the price of a house. A real
estate agent can’t quote you a price for a house without knowing its
size, condition, location, etc. This process is the same one used when
buying a diamond. A diamond’s beauty, rarity, and price depend on the
interplay of all the 4Cs—cut, clarity, carat, and color.
The 4Cs are used throughout the world to
classify the rarity of diamonds. Diamonds with the combination of the
highest 4C ratings are more rare and, consequently, more expensive. No
one C is more important than another in terms of beauty and it is
important to note that each of the 4Cs will not diminish in value over
time.
Once you have established those 4C
characteristics that are most important to you, a jeweler can then begin
to show you various options with quoted prices.
Take a look at other services we provide at Marc Smauels Jewelers
- Diamond and Colored Stone Replacement
- Engraving
- Rhodium Plating
- We Buy or Trade your Old Jewelry
- Cash for Gold – Highest Payouts
- and more
The "Cut" of the diamond refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond.
Based on scientific formulas, a well-cut
diamond will internally reflect light from one mirror-like facet to
another and disperse and reflect it through the top of the stone. This
results in a display of brilliance and fire, thereby placing well-cut
diamonds higher on the Diamond Quality Pyramid than deep or shallow-cut
diamonds. Diamonds that are cut too deep or too shallow lose or leak
light through the side or bottom, resulting in less brilliance and
ultimately, value.
Cut also refers to shape—round, square,
pear, or heart for example. Since a round diamond is symmetrical and
capable of reflecting nearly all the light that enters, it is the most
brilliant of all diamond shapes and follows specific proportional
guidelines. Ask a jeweler to find out more about these guidelines.
Non-round shapes, also known as “fancy shapes,” will have their own guidelines to be considered well-cut
We Specialize In Custom Jewelry Design
Our master craftsmen will create
whatever your heart desires. Choose from platinum, gold or silver,
diamonds and colored gemstones. Participate step by step starting with
the drawing to the wax model and finally the finished piece where your
project will transform from concept to reality for you to cherish and
hand down through your family generations.
The "Color" of a Diamond refers to the degree to which a diamond is colorless.
Diamonds range in color from icy winter
whites to warm summer whites. Diamonds are graded on a color scale
established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) which ranges
from D (colorless) to Z.
Warmer colored diamonds (K–Z) are
particularly desirable when set in yellow gold. Icy winter whites (D–J)
look stunning set in white gold or platinum.
Color differences are very subtle and it
is very difficult to see the difference between, say, an E and an F.
Therefore, colors are graded under controlled lighting conditions and
are compared to a master set for accuracy.
Truly colorless stones, graded D,
treasured for their rarity, are highest on the Diamond Quality Pyramid.
Color, however, ultimately comes down to personal taste. Ask a jeweler
to show you a variety of color grades next to one another to help you
determine your color preference.
From the simple to the complex, we do all types of Jewelry Repair.
The maintenance and upkeep of your special pieces are of the utmost importance. Checking and cleaning is always complimentary.
We repair most types of jewelry including:
- Platinum
- Palladium
- White Gold
- Yellow Gold
- Sterling Silver
- Rhodium
- Pearls
- Costume
- Chains
- Necklaces
- Bracelets
- Re-Mounting
- Prong Repair
Marc Samuels Jewelers offers a product line that includes certified diamonds (GIA, EGL, IGI and TGL)
Marc Samuels Jewelers offers a product line that includes certified diamonds (GIA, EGL, IGI and TGL), wedding bands, fine jewelry, and luxury watches and carries platinum and gold rings as well as custom design by master craftsmen, watch & jewelry repair and certified appraisal services for your jewelry collection.
CLARITY, Refers to the presence of inclusions in a diamond.
Inclusions are natural identifying
characteristics such as minerals or fractures, appearing while diamonds
are formed in the earth. They may look like tiny crystals, clouds or
feathers.
To view inclusions, jewelers use a
magnifying loupe. This tool allows jewelers to see a diamond at 10x its
actual size so that inclusions are easier to see. The position of
inclusions can affect the value of a diamond. There are very few
flawless diamonds found in nature, thus these diamonds are much more
valuable.
Inclusions are ranked on a scale of
perfection, known as clarity, which was established by the Gemological
Institute of America (GIA). The clarity scale, ranging from F (Flawless)
to Included (I), is based on the visibility of inclusions at a
magnification of 10x.
Some inclusions can be hidden by a
mounting, thus having little effect on the beauty of a diamond. An
inclusion in the middle or top of a diamond could impact the dispersion
of light, sometimes making the diamond less brilliant.
The greater a diamond’s clarity, the
more brilliant, valuable and rare it is—and the higher it is on the
Diamond Quality Pyramid.
Certified Estate and Insurance Appraisals
Do you need to know the value of your
jewelry for insurance or other reasons? Let Marc Samuels Jewelers give
you an accurate written appraisal. With decades of experience in the
jewelry industry, we have the expertise to evaluate all your fine
jewelry. Call and schedule an appointment or stop by either of our
locations.
Did you know that a "Carat" refers to the weight of a diamond?
Carat is often confused with size even
though it is actually a measure of weight. One carat is equivalent to
200 milligrams. One carat can also be divided into 100 “points.” A .75
carat diamond is the same as a 75-points or 3/4 carat diamond.
A 1-carat diamond costs exactly twice
the price of a half-carat diamond, right? Wrong. Since larger diamonds
are found less frequently in nature, which places them at the rarest
level of the Diamond Quality Pyramid, a 1-carat diamond will cost more
than twice a 1/2-carat diamond (assuming color, clarity and cut remain
constant).
Cut and mounting can make a diamond
appear larger (or smaller) than its actual weight. So shop around and
talk to your jeweler to find the right diamond and setting to optimize
the beauty of your stone.
Marc Samuels Carries Many Luxury Watch Brands!
Luxury Watches
- Gucci – Authorized Dealer
- Tissot – Authorized Dealer
- Movado – Authorized Dealer
- Tag Heur – New and Preowned
- Rolex – New and Preowned
- Baume & Mercier – New and Preowned
- Omega – New and Preowned
- Breitling – New and Preowned
- Bulova – New and Preowned
- Seiko – New and Preowned
- Cartier – New and Preowned
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