Bernie Now & Then: Still the Same Some would be surprised to hear; Bernie Robbins didn’t start out as a jewelry store. There were days when a customer would be more likely to come to us for a refrigerator than they would for beautiful diamonds. However, two things have remained the same from that very Read more
You’ve heard the claim that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Marilyn Monroe sang it back in the fifties, and the line has been repeated many times since. Could it be true? Let’s take a look at some Cartier Diamonds. Cartier Diamonds Of course, we can’t REALLY compare a human being to a precious gemstone, Read more
Everyone knows the 4 C’s of diamonds: Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut. Hearts On Fire teaches us about the 4 B’s: Brighter, Bolder, Bigger and more Beautiful. When you are shopping for diamonds, everyone gives you the same information. They all speak to you in a strange language unique to the diamond trade. Using letters Read more
American Gem Society (AGS) American Gem Society (AGS) is an association of independent retail jewelers and suppliers that is dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge and consumer protection. American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL) Established in 1996, the AGSL is the leading gemological laboratory renowned for specializing in diamonds and setting the highest standard for cut grading. Read more
Yellow diamonds capture the suns rays like no other gemstone. The dramatic and brilliant glow of these diamonds makes them a red carpet favorite among celebrities, and as a result, they are the most widely known of colors. YELLOW ORIGIN The most notably large and intense yellow diamonds have been discovered primarily in South Africa. Read more