Posts by G S SACHIN
“Mind-Clean” Diamonds: The US Buyer Psychology No One Talks About
“Mind-clean” diamonds describe a buyer state more than a stone. It’s when a customer feels they’ve made the right choice — ethically, f...
Why Princess Cuts Fell Out of Favor—and 3 Reasons They’re Coming Back
Princess-cut diamonds used to be everywhere. They were the default "champagne and cake" choice in the 1990s and early 2000s because the...
Depth % and Table %: The Two Numbers That Quietly Shrink Your Stone
When you shop for a diamond, you often look at carat, color, and clarity. Those are important, but two small numbers on a lab report — ...
Hearts & Arrows or Marketing? What You Actually See Without a Loupe
When you hear “Hearts & Arrows,” you’re hearing both a precise optical phenomenon and a marketing shorthand. The term describes a r...
Why G-Color Looks Different in Dallas vs Seattle Lighting (Side-by-Side)
When a G-color diamond looks slightly different in Dallas than it does in Seattle, you are seeing a mix of physics, human perception, a...
Feather vs Crystal: Which Inclusion Scares US Appraisers More?
Intro: When appraisers in the U.S. look at a gemstone under 10x loupe, two things make them sit up: a feather (an internal fracture) an...
Does Strong Fluorescence Make Diamonds Look Whiter Under US Noon Sun? We Tested It
Does Strong Fluorescence Make Diamonds Look Whiter Under US Noon Sun? We Tested It
Short answer: sometimes. Strong blue fluorescence c...
The American “Eye-Clean” Standard: How Far Away Are Jewelers Really Judging?
The American “Eye-Clean” Standard: How Far Away Are Jewelers Really Judging?
“Eye-clean” sounds simple: no inclusions visible to the n...
Why 1-Carat Isn’t the Sweet Spot in the US Anymore: 0.90 vs 1.00 vs 1.10
Intro: The 1.00-carat diamond used to be the unquestioned "sweet spot" in the U.S.—the symbolic milestone that told the world you’d arr...
Personalized Jewelry Meaning Style and Gifting Guide
The Power of Personalized Jewelry: Meaning, Style, and Gifting Guide
Personalized jewelry transforms precious metals and gemstones into...
