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Onsite Goldsmiths

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Onsite Goldsmiths

RING SIZING

Our expert jewellers can determine your proper ring size and professionally size your silver, gold or platinum ring to fit you perfectly.

JEWELLERY CLEANING & POLISHING

We can clean, polish and restore your jewellery to look like new! Our professional jewellers will make your jewelry sparkle right before your eyes.

JEWELLERY MOUNTING & PRONG RE-TIPPING

Proper maintenance and prong re-tipping can prevent you from losing your precious stones.

CHAIN SOLDERING & BRACELET REPAIR

We can repair broken chains, pendants and charms or quickly refurbish your necklaces, bracelets and jewellery chains to look new.

STONE REPLACEMENT

Our professional jewellers can replace the stones in any setting — solitaires, three-stone rings, tensions settings, channel settings, bezel settings or pavĂ©.

PEARL RESTRINGING

Let our professionals prolong the life of your pearls by restringing and inspecting the clasps. We also restring beads.

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Custom Design

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Custom Design

Bring your own creation to life with our design specialists and onsite goldsmiths. Let our team keep you involved step by step with our process. From computer CAD images to hand carved waxes, see your treasure develop in front of your eyes. Have broken or heirloom pieces you want to remodel? We do that too! No appointment necessary! Consultations are always free.

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Financing Available

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Financing Available

Together we'll help you determine whether 3, 6 or 12 months financing option works best for you. Applicable interest and borrowing fees applied.

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Lifetime Diamond Upgrade

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Lifetime Diamond Upgrade

Let our team assist you in exchanging or upgrading your center diamond. We can guarantee you have the brightest firecracker in the room! No appointment necessary.

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30-Day Exchange

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30-Day Exchange

30-Day Exchange You do have 30 days to exchange your purchase as long as the item has not been worn or damaged.

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No Interest Layaway

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No Interest Layaway

A popular choice by our customers. With a small deposit choose whether 3, or 6 months no interest layaway program works for you. To maintain no interest, a minimum of 5% payment is required each month.

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Explaining Price Difference In Diamonds

When people start shopping for a diamond, they are often unaware of the complexities of these precious stones and how they can affect the final price.

Even though some diamonds may appear equal at first glance, the differences may ultimately move the price point significantly. First and foremost, it's important to know the basics of the 4C's: carat weight, cut, color, and clarity. These four elements are what generally determine the overall value of a diamond. At GMG Jewellers, we want to help you understand how diamonds are priced so you know what to look for when shopping for your center stone. This guide will walk you through the basics to give you a head start before making a purchase.

How Diamond Value is Determined

The first aspect to understand of the 4C's is the carats. A diamond's carat weight is determined by the diamond's mass as expressed in carats. Remember, the carat is not the size of the diamond, it's the weight. A diamond's size is measured in millimeters, length by width. In other words, the diameter of the stone is the size.

As the most common of the 4 C's, you probably know the value of a diamond increases exponentially as the carat weight goes up because larger, heavier diamonds are rarer. Though few can tell any difference between a diamond that is 0.95 in carat weight and another that is 1-carat weight, the price will be affected. However, the weight of the diamond is not the only aspect that affects price—it is actually far from the most important characteristic to consider.

Color, Cut, and Clarity Explained

The other factors that affect a diamond's value, color, cut, and clarity, are graded based on the established system created by the Gemological Institute of America (GSI).

Traditional diamonds (not the colored variety) are graded on their lack of color. Colorless diamonds are regarded as the highest in value. Once a yellow tint can be obviously detected, the price starts to decrease dramatically. After colorless “D-F” on the scale, you can find “Near Colorless” in the range of G-J, which still provide gorgeously clear diamonds.

On the other hand, a diamond's cut is determined by the proportions of a stone and its proximity to the benchmark for an ideally cut diamond for each shape like round, emerald, or oval. The benchmark for the ideal cut is that which maximizes the diamond's brilliance and sparkle. However, it is to be noted that some diamond shapes have a higher value than others to begin with.

Lastly, clarity looks for the appearance of inclusions or natural flaws within the diamond and grades each diamond based on visibility. Diamonds with fewer inclusions visible under 10x magnification have a higher value while diamonds with inclusions visible to the naked eye have the lowest value.

Overall, these four criteria are what influence the price point the most. Some of these characteristics can contribute as high as a 56% differential in price even though they might look exactly the same.

Tips On Shopping for Value

When you're shopping for a diamond engagement ring, it is important to shop for diamonds with value in mind. Diamonds that have a “Very Very Slightly Included” clarity will not contain inclusions visible to the naked eye. You would need a high-functioning microscope in order to identify its internal flaws.

Also, a 1-carat diamond that is near colorless in the G to I range will appear to be a crystal clear color right off the bat. Typically, this kind of diamond could start at around $5,000 and only increase from there depending on all of the other factors. It's common knowledge that there are no two diamonds that are crafted the same exact way.

                                                                          

While understanding the 4 C's might only be a starting point, it does help first-time diamond buyers know why a 1-carat diamond can vary so much in price. The most common reason for price inequality is always related back to the quality of the diamond itself. Most diamonds lose their value if they're too deep, long, short, shallow, or misshaped. Being able to understand these specifications, will make the process of finding a valuable diamond that much easier.

Find Stunning Diamond Engagement Rings at GMG Jewellers

Overall, shopping for any diamond can be a lengthy process but should also be a joyful one.

Having a basic understanding of diamonds and a trustworthy jeweler can make all the difference. That's why shopping with GMG Jewellers is the perfect place to find any and all of your diamond needs. Their team is dedicated to helping you snag the perfect diamond ring, necklace, earring, or bracelet that brings joy to you as a giver and, of course, to the gift's recipient. We specialize in pieces that will endure as timeless items for many generations.

With a location in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, GMG Jewellers is guaranteed to welcome you with a smile and assurances that you will find everything you're looking for. Whether you're browsing around or looking for something specific, come by and meet the team today! 

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