How important is the size of the diamond…does a bigger stone mean a better stone?
Not necessarily – in fact it is important to examine the stone carefully. Bigger does not mean better. You want to look over each stone and find out if it has any inclusions or imperfections. B. If someone wants a gold setting (yellow), what should they keep in mind? 24 K is too soft. 18K is 75% gold, other metals such as copper, zinc or nickel have been added for strength. 14 K gold is @ 58% gold – with other metals added for strength 10 K gold should not be considered for jewelry. B. What if someone wants a platinum setting? Platinum is rarer than gold…and stronger. Many gold rings have platinum prongs, because they are stronger. B. How can consumers protect themselves? By getting a statement of authenticity. You need to ask for this in writing, and when you make a purchase in NY you are entitled to a written sales slip with the merchants name and address, the date and the amount of the time. Insist that the merchant puts any claims on the sales slip, because it will give you legal
