It was such a pleasure having Australian Recording Artist Kate Gibson stop by the NYCWD office while she was in town. She left with a beautiful pair of diamond drop earrings to take back to the Land Down Under.
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Australian Recording Artist Kate Gibson visits NYCWD
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Thanks so much, Keith. The ring is so stunning. The wedding rings are perfect, and I couldn’t be happier with David. So thank you for being a part of that.
Warmly,
Dana
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Oscars 2016: The Best Jewelry on the Red Carpet
Diamonds and white metals, mostly platinum, were the stars of the 88th Academy Awards red carpet jewelry presentation Sunday. Earrings were big with chandeliers, geometric designs and large drops. There were plenty of bare necks but when necklaces were worn, they were outsized and dramatic.
The winner was Charlize Theron who appeared near the end of the event wearing $3.7 million worth of Harry Winston Diamonds. The show stopper was the 48-carat Secret Cluster Diamond Necklace, which was complemented by Winston Cluster Diamond Earrings, 15.49 carats, Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring with Micropave, 8.78 carats, Micropave Diamond Band Ring, and Queen Diamond Ring, 7.44 carats, all set in platinum.
Charlize Theron arrives at the 88th Academy Awards in $3.7 million worth of Harry Winston Diamonds including the Secret Cluster Diamond Necklace, 48.8 carats, the Winston Cluster Diamond Earrings, 15.49 carats, Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring with Micropave, 8.78 carats, Micropave Diamond Band Ring, and Queen Diamond Ring, 7.44 carats, all set in platinum. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Prior to Theron’s arrival the top look was Naomi Watts’ who arrived early wearing a big, bold Bulgari diamond necklace.
A unique, personal jeweler who works nationwide, Keith Saxe is GIA and FIT trained and has been a trusted high end diamond jewelry specialist for 28 years. He is the founder and president of NYC Wholesale Diamonds located at 47 West 47th Street, Suite 3A in the New York City Diamond District. His website is www.NYCWD.com and he authors a blog at www.NYCDiamondBlog.com. Keith has recently been named to The Diamond Council of America, is a member of the Jewelers Board of Trade, and Jewelers of America. He offers GIA Certified Ideal Cut Diamonds, and state of the art fine jewelry designs at low wholesale prices. Keith has been named the N.Y. Diamond District’s Favorite Jeweler by the N.Y. Post’s Savvy Shopper column, had his diamond education articles published, been recommended in the New York Times, national gift reporter Robyn Spizman’s ‘Perfect Present Guide’ and ‘The GIFTionary’, as well as having his Diamond Halo Engagement Ring design featured on ‘The Knot.’
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Congratulations to Bentley & Dillon on their Romantic NY Engagement!
It was an honor & pleasure to design this classic 2.5 carat cushion cut diamond ring for you! Additional congratulations Dillon on your national football championship at Alabama!
The Proposal
2.5 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Congrats to the happy couple!
Photos by Paparazzi Proposals
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Why You Should Only Buy a GIA Certified Diamond
A diamond certificate is an expert third party opinion. It states the quality of every aspect of a diamond. Without this certification you are left to trust the jeweler’s estimates. This can cause a potential conflict because the jeweler is the one trying to sell you the diamond.
Buying a certified diamond will usually cost a little more because the diamond had to go through a lab of gemologists that have carefully graded every aspect of the diamond. This is a very minor expense that is worth many times its cost for your protection. There are thousands of labs that grade diamonds. They all offer their certifications in wonderful glossy folders, but you only should consider diamonds graded by the GIA, which is the Gemological Institute of America.
Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in diamonds, gems and jewelry. The world leader in gemological research, GIA’s breakthrough discoveries deepen our understanding of diamonds and gemstones from around the world. There are only two GIA locations in the United States, here in the New York Diamond District, and in Carlsbad, California.
The most important factor which should be your primary criteria is a laboratory that is not connected in any way with buying or selling diamonds. This is necessary in offering an unbiased, legitimate appraisal. GIA meets that requirement. They have also begun to laser inscribe the GIA Report number on the girdle of the diamond. Laser inscription allows you to personalize, and easily identify your diamond.
Here at NYC Wholesale Diamonds we educate first to inform and protect the consumer. If you decide to view our extensive inventory of GIA Certified Diamonds obtained directly from the source in Antwerp, you will find we sell ideal cut diamonds at wholesale prices that are all GIA certified. It would be our pleasure to meet with you to review and explain all the GIA certificate’s grades in extreme detail.
If the diamond that you are looking at has a certificate from a different lab, I would highly advise that you do some research immediately. This will in most cases lead you to reconsider your decision.
Feel free to call NYC Wholesale Diamonds to set up an in-person Diamond Education Appointment with our founder and president, Keith J. Saxe, by calling (212) 719-2214. If you are searching for an engagement ring we can help you find the Perfect Diamond, Ring and Wedding Bands. Our personal consultation includes an informative lesson on the quality, pricing, and certification of diamonds. Locating the perfect, ideal cut diamond for maximum spectacular brilliance. Designing the perfect setting for the diamond. Advice on immediate protection by the least expensive insurance options. As well as advice on your actual proposal as its romantic significance will last a lifetime.
A unique, personal jeweler who works nationwide, Keith Saxe is GIA and FIT trained and has been a trusted high end diamond jewelry specialist for 27 years. He is the founder and president of NYC Wholesale Diamonds located at 47 West 47th Street Suite 3A in the New York City Diamond District. His website is www.NYCWD.com and he authors a blog www.NYCDiamondBlog.com. Keith has recently been named to The Diamond Council of America, is a member of the Jewelers Board of Trade, and Jewelers of America. He offers GIA Certified Ideal Cut Diamonds, and state of the art fine jewelry designs at low wholesale prices. Keith has been named the N.Y. Diamond District’s Favorite Jeweler by the N.Y. Post’s Savvy Shopper column, had his diamond education articles published, been recommended in the New York Times, national gift reporter Robyn Spizman’s ‘Perfect Present Guide’ and ‘The GIFTionary’, as well as having his Diamond Halo Engagement Ring design featured on ‘The Knot.’
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Thank you Carolina B. of Houston, TX for your Kind Review!
Thank you to the lovely couple, Carolina and Mark, for our recent Yelp review. We wish you both an eternity of love and success!
“My (now) fiancé spent a good part of a year researching and scouring the earth to finally find the perfect diamond to place on my finger! Searching the west, gulf, and east coasts, he looked to Keith Saxe to find a 4 carat fancy yellow radiant radiant diamond for his price range. He was the only one who could do it, and he did! I actually inadvertently met him a few weeks before I was proposed to, on a sort of impromptu meeting, and thought he was a genuinely nice guy. Mark (my love) stated Keith was the best at communication, and extremely easy to work with. Being out of state also saved him money on taxes, so not a bad idea if you’re coming from elsewhere. Mark had so many ideas on how to set it, and finally went with Keith’s suggestion. He trusted his judgment to assure this gorgeous diamond got the pedestal it deserved to sit on! Love my ring Keith!”
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