The Four “C”s of Diamonds – Clarity
A diamond’s clarity is affected by any detectable external irregularities and internal imperfections created by nature when the diamond was formed. Imperfections such as spots or lines are called in…Read More
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A diamond’s clarity is affected by any detectable external irregularities and internal imperfections created by nature when the diamond was formed. Imperfections such as spots or lines are called in…Read More
We only offer Diamonds that have been independently certified. Diamond certificates are issued by independent gemological laboratories. There are several grading laboratories, the most prominent being…Read More
All watches can be classified as Mechanical or Quartz. Quartz watches are powered by a battery and work with a series of circuits. These circuits work to regulate the vibrations of the tiny piece of q…Read More
SERVICING A WATCH Like any other piece of machinery, all watches should be cleaned and serviced every 2 years to ensure that they are trouble-free. Even quartz watches should be cleaned as any small p…Read More
Rough Weight: 240.80 cts. Cut Weight: 69:42 cts. Repolished Weight: 68.09 cts. Shape: Pear Color: F Clarity: IF Few diamonds have drawn as much attention as the stone that became known as the Taylor-B…Read More
So, you’ve been browsing around and didn’t see quite what you were looking for on the website? Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean we can’t get it for you! We work with several manufa…Read More
CRYSTAL: The transparent cover over the watch face is called the crystal. There are 3 types of crystals commonly found in watches: Acrylic crystal: An inexpensive plastic that allows shallow scratches…Read More
No. Most watches have some sort of water-resistance. There are a variety of ways to make a watch water-resistant. All such watches use rubber gaskets or “O” rings to seal the case back. A watch wi…Read More
What makes a Swiss Watch a fine watch? Swiss made watches, whether they are mechanical or quartz, are synonymous with exceptional quality. They enjoy a solid reputation throughout the world for superb…Read More
Diamond Formation Diamonds are more available and affordable today than at any other time in history. Almost anybody who wants a diamond can afford to own one. At the same time, while diamonds are rel…Read More
Africa’s diamonds began in 1866 with the discovery of a 21.25-ct. rough diamond on a farm south of Kimberley, South Africa. There is evidence of other discoveries, some as early as 1854. But the “…Read More
Loving jewelry can be easy, but finding something as unique as you can be difficult. That’s why custom jewelry may be the right path for you to follow. If you can imagine it, we can build it! How it…Read More
Diamonds form deep in the earth under extreme heat and pressure, then transported violently upward until it arrives at or near the earth’s surface, where it’s forced from its hiding place by natur…Read More
In our previous blog, you’ve learned some basic information about how and where diamonds form. But unless those diamonds are also delivered to the surface, there’s no way to access them. Indeed, t…Read More
A polished diamond’s beauty lies in its complex relationship with the light around it. When diamonds and light interact, the result can dazzle the eye. The main elements of the relationship between …Read More
Do you have the perfect ring, but it just doesn’t fit perfectly? There are solutions to this very common problem. They’re called “Sizing Assistants”. These items help to keep a ring from twist…Read More
Garnet, the birthstone for January, signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word granatum, means seed, and is called so because of the gem…Read More
RK & Co. Jewelers Awarded Best of 2013 on Kudzu Voted by the Kudzu Community as a Top Metro Atlanta Jeweler Alpharetta – December 10, 2013 – Rk & Co. Jewelers was named a Best of 2013 winn…Read More
How was the standard direction of clockwise (left to right) determined? Although this is difficult to conclusively determine, there is a general consensus regarding why the hands of a clock move from …Read More
A chronograph is really just another word for “stop watch”. It is simply a multifunction sport watch with a stopwatch function. The word “chronograph” is a combination of the Greek words for …Read More
Emerald As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Emerald, derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek…Read More
Diamond As the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one. And now you have more choices than ever. Get creative and give the ultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-c…Read More
Where did the term ‘Horology’ originate? While the exact origin is unknown, an early use of the term is as follows. The ancient Roman water clock was known as a Horologium, and after the fall of t…Read More
Why do some Roman numeral dials represent the 4th hour as IIII instead of IV? There are a number of theories on this matter, but for simplicities’ sake, we will only discuss the three most common op…Read More
Aquamarine The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. Th…Read More
Pearl and Cultured Pearl People have always had a fascination with pearls. Early in our history, pearls were treasured and regarded as symbols of wealth and power. Pearls—and their modern counter-pa…Read More
Amethyst, the February Birthstone, believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Throughout histo…Read More
RK & Co. Jewelers Awarded Best of 2012 on Kudzu Voted by Kudzu users the best company in Alpharetta Jewelry and Watch Repair Alpharetta, GA – Dec. 23, 2012 – RK & Co. Jewelers was named a …Read More