Depending on the quality of diamonds a diamond necklace can be worth a lot. Diamond necklaces can range from as low as $300 to as high as $6500 or more, it depends on the quality and quantity of diamonds in the necklace.

18k gold is a premium material although 14k is the standard in the United States.

Poorly maintained jewelry will lose its value, although the price of diamonds has doubled in the last 10 years.

18k gold is a premium material that costs substantially more, although 14k seems to be what most people have.

It can be, giving a well-crafted piece of jewelry to someone special is an investment in your relationship and will still sparkle long after the price is forgotten.

Determining the value of a chain necklace is a tough question to answer with a single figure. An appointment with your jeweler to evaluate your budget can go a long way.  Many diamond chains can be as low as $300 or as high as $6500. There are different types and styles.

The short answer is yes, Macy’s does have real diamonds, although places like Macy’s sell economy stock jewelry, and it isn’t as unique, special or as good of an investment as going to a custom jeweler to get diamond jewelry.

Diamonds graded by GIA, EGL, and Stuller are the most reputable.  There are a lot of other diamond graders out there with the best interests of the company selling the diamond. So it’s important to buy a diamond with an independent lab report.

Zales diamonds are cheap because Zales uses overseas manufacturing companies and below gem-quality diamonds, lab-created stones, and their jewelry is hollow.

Real diamonds sink in water, they do not float.  The breath test involves blowing hot air and moisture onto the diamond, if the fog stays longer than a few seconds, it’s probably fake. There are some other ways but a visit to your local respected jeweler can provide a lot of information.

White gold has alloys in to give it its white color although white gold still has a yellowish tint; that’s why the rhodium treatment is encouraged to be reapplied twice a year.

10k gold is still considered real but it is less than 50% gold also stamped 417 which means it has a gold content of 41.7%. 10k will start to change colors or turn brown after a few years.