Santa Barbara Personal Jeweler

Let’s Talk About Diamond Cut

In this post, ( third in the 4 C’s series), this Santa Barbara Diamond Educator will  give you an overview on what you need to know about diamond cut. I’ll help you keep the confusion away while you’re shopping for your diamond.

I’ll get technical with how to read the diamond grading report, but also arm you with common sense. Continue reading →

Four of the Six Prongs Broke off of this Ring

Worn Tires and Broken Ring Prongs

When you glance at your Goodyears, your tire tread, it’s pretty easy to tell if they have become worn and need to be replaced. However those delicate  broken ring prongs which get worn daily and go everywhere with you aren’t so easy to check.

At Calla Gold Jewelry I understand that it’s not easy to tell when your prongs are worn out. So we’ll get real and talk about how to spot and handle worn prongs. Continue reading →

Different Color Grades of Diamonds

This is the second in a series from Calla Gold Jewelry about the secrets of diamonds and why women want them.

All About Choosing Diamond Color

Diamonds actually come in an array of colors, mostly naturally. Yellow, champagne, cognac and blue color diamonds are currently, hot as firecrackers. For the average wedding ring, though, stick with as colorless and clear a diamond as you can afford. Also referred to as white, colorless and clear. Continue reading →