Blue Nile Jewelry: Diamonds, Gold, Platinum, Engagement Rings … all at Blue Nile!

The Blue Nile philosophy is simple: Offer high-quality diamonds and fine jewelry at outstanding prices. At Blue Nile, you'll find the education and guidance that make shopping easy and straightforward, so you'll make the best decision. Blue Nile standards of quality ensure that when you go to Blue Nile, you've already edited your selection to the finest certified loose diamonds and jewelry. We're confident you won't find a better quality diamond or piece of jewelry for the price. [ Source: www.bluenile.com ]

Buying direct from Blue Nile saves you money. Blue Nile cuts amazing deals with manufacturers with the Blue Nile bulk-buying power and passes on big, big savings to their customers. Blue Nile customers know they won't find such good deals on quality jewelry and diamonds or such good service at such low prices anywhere else! Don't settle for less, go with the best … Blue Nile!

Blue Nile Platinum Jewelry: You'll find Blue Nile offer only the strongest, most durable jewelry grade platinum. Also, in all set engagement rings, each loose diamond is set with the strength and security of platinum prongs. Blue Nile Gold Jewelry offers fine 18k gold for more beautiful gold color than 14k, but more strength and durability than pure, 24k gold. Blue Nile may offer jewelry with 14k gold accents in instances where strength is essential, like in hinges, clasps, or earring posts. Blue Nile Silver Jewelry uses only the finest sterling silver stamped with a mark of purity. [ Source: www.bluenile.com ]

Blue Nile Pearl Jewelry: The pearls in Blue Nile Akoya cultured pearl jewelry must have high to medium luster, and they must be mostly round in shape, with smooth surfaces and no noticeable blemishes. Since color and size are the most important features of Tahitian cultured pearls, Blue Nile pearls feature high to medium luster, they must be mostly round in shape, and have smooth to lightly spotted surface markings. Even Blue Nile Freshwater cultured pearl jewelry features white pearls with high to medium luster, round to slightly off-round, good uniformity, and smooth to lightly spotted surface markings.

The GIA and AGSL are the two most widely respected authorities on diamonds, so Blue Nile only offers diamonds with grading reports from these laboratories. The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) set the standard for diamond grading and gemological identification, and their grading system serves as the international gem and jewelry industry's benchmark credentials. This report describes the following:

• Shape and Cutting Style – The diamond shape and cutting style.
• Measurement – The diamond dimensions in millimeters.
• Weight – Weight of diamond listed to the nearest hundredth of a carat.
• Depth – Depth (for round diamonds) and/or width (for fancy shapes) relative to diameter.
• Table – Table facet (for round diamonds) and/or width (for fancy shapes) relative to diameter.
• Girdle – Range of girdle thickness.
• Culet – Appearance of culet facet.
• Finish – Grades of polish and symmetry.
• Clarity – Clarity grade determined under 10x magnification.
• Clarity Plot – A map of the approximate size, type, and position of inclusions as viewed under a microscope.
• Color – Grade of color.
• Fluorescence – Color, and strength of color when diamond is viewed under UV light.
• Comments – Description of additional diamond characteristics not mentioned in the report.