Blog Inter-Continental Jewelers Houston

Oftentimes, we have customers ask us about diamond certification. Knowing what certification your diamond has is important, as it affects the value and quality. Well-known diamond institutions include GIA, EGL USA, AGS, and IGI, to name a few. What's the difference? The most common certifications one would come across while diamond shopping would be GIA and EGL USA. The GIA, Gemological Institute of America is considered the top gem research institute in the world.  Because they hold strict regulations with diamond grading, they have established global quality standards; therefore, they represent the true value of the diamond. The second best would be EGL USA, the European Gemological Laboratory, which classifies diamonds one grade higher than GIA. For instance, an EGL USA certified SI1 diamond would be considered a SI2 diamond by the GIA. An EGL USA certified diamond is a great option for those looking for a more affordable diamond. Keep in mind, every diamond is UNIQUE....

Shopping for an engagement ring can be an extensive process with so many options and information to process. We understand that selecting and buying an engagement ring is a big financial and emotional investment. Inter-Continental Jewelers is here to help ease your shopping experience and find the right ring for you within your budget. Why choose Inter-Continental Jewelers? We offer quality diamonds and engagement ring settings at 50-70% OFF retail prices. Name brand jewelry stores have a high markup value on their products to compensate for all of their huge marketing campaigns and commercials. In other words, their customers are paying for all of their advertising! Inter-Continental Jewelers keeps costs low as we make our jewelry on site, enabling us to pass on the savings. See what Inter-Continental Jewelers has to offer. Visit our website at www.intercontinentaljewelers.com or stop by our showroom in Houston, TX.

How to Find the Right Diamond for You Searching for a diamond may seem like a daunting task, so we here at Inter-Continental Jewelers understand and have compiled a convenient list of tips to consider when selecting the right diamond. Keep these in mind and your diamond search will be a breeze. 1. Do your research first. Get a little background information on diamonds  (i.e., the 4 C's, shapes, how they are graded, who they are graded by, what inclusions to avoid, etc.). 2.  Set a budget. Once you have a set amount of dollars to work with, this will help narrow down what type of diamond you can afford. 3. Establish your preferred carat size, color, clarity, cut, etc. that will fall within your budget. Remember that each criteria factors in to the price. To find the best diamonds in Houston, use our handy Diamond Search tool at http://www.intercontinentaljewelers.com/diamonds .  Use the filter to select your budget range and diamond criteria (shape, cara...

Stunning halo engagement ring with .50 ctw of round diamonds with a  beautiful .50 carat center diamond, from Inter-Continental Jewelers. This custom-designed beauty features .50 ctw of round diamonds with a beautiful .50 carat center diamond. A simple and delicate design, this ring has a petite halo to enhance your center stone. For the best diamonds in Houston, visit Inter-Continental Jewelers, the premier diamond jewelry store. Our vast selection of quality settings and certified loose diamonds will make engagement ring shopping an easy-going and memorable experience. www.intercontinentaljewelers.com