November  2016 Newsletter

Featured Topic:

The Gemological Institute of America developed the concept of the four Cs of carat, clarity, color and cut to create an objective standard for certified diamonds.  Read More

  
 
About the 4Cs

For most diamonds, lighter colors are considered ideal. The large majority of diamonds mined have traces of yellow or brown. GIA's color scale measures the degree of tint in loose diamonds, with D having no color at all and Z with a tinge apparent to the naked eye. While there are diamonds with colors stronger than Z, they are subject to a different grading system.    Read More


 
A Diamond's Journey

For a diamond to come to your hands, it must go through many steps. They're formed 90-120 miles below the earth. Volcanic activity brings the jewels to the earth's surface. Traditionally diamonds were mined in India, Brazil and later South Africa. Today's loose diamonds are produced on five continents.  Read More




Gemological Institute of America

The Gemological Institute of America aims to be as precise as possible when it comes to certified diamonds. Jewels are placed in uniform packaging before arriving at the laboratory to reduce factors that may skew the grading process. The stones are then evaluated by professionals under controlled lighting. Another step to get accurate grading is by ensuring that the diamond is loose, or outside of a setting.   Read More



Since 1976 I have been Designing and Creating Fine Hand Crafted Jewelry. I have had the privilege of meeting and working with some of the most talented and educated gemstone cutters throughout the world. The sourcing of these gemstones is one of the many facets in the process of creating and executing Fine Hand Crafted Jewelry. This extensive network enables us to find the desired gemstone whether it is a unique Semi-precious Gemstone, a brilliant Ruby or Sapphire or a diamond no matter the size. We respect any and all requests irrespective of size or budget.
  
Our in house staff of highly skilled craftspeople; specialists in metal work and wax carving, model makers,  jewelers, setters, polishers, CAD design assistants, stone management specialists and quality control all contribute in a team effort which affords us the opportunity to manufacture all our work in our own studio/atelier in the heart of New York of which we are most proud. Although many will claim their studio is full service, in reality there are only a few who can complete all the above mentioned aspects in the manufacturing of Fine Hand Crafted Jewelry.
  
We invite you to contact us with any of your jewelry related questions or requests. In addition to the repairing of your jewelry or the restringing of your pearls, we welcome your thoughts regarding designing new jewelry or updating your older pieces. All inquiries will be acknowledged and answered in a timely manner.

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The Valentin Magro New York Newsletter is published monthly. This month, November, we shall highlight and discuss GIA Certified Diamonds.

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