As anyone who has shopped for a diamond ring knows, diamond value can be a confusing concept! Because there are many factors that go into diamond quality – think of the famous Four C’s – all of these variables together can affect diamond price and value. Your personal choices about which diamond to buy and … Continue reading How Much Is My Diamond Worth?
New York Loan Company had the distinct privilege of putting legendary funnyman Adam Sandler’s newfound gemological knowledge to the test in the wake of his new movie’s release. In Uncut Gems, Sandler portrays Howard Ratner, an enigmatic New York City diamond dealer with a major gambling addiction, looking for his next win. Sandler spent considerable … Continue reading Adam Sandler Visits New York Diamond District
The gemologists at New York Loan Company, Manhattan’s luxury pawnshop, work daily with magnificent gemstones and diamonds in their private offices in New York’s Diamond District. Emeralds, especially untreated, are very desirable to gemstone fans and collectors alike. One particular 43.3-carat Colombian emerald, the Stotesbury emerald, is a famous stone that has passed through the hands … Continue reading The Tale of the Stotesbury Emerald
At New York Loan Company, one of the top luxury collateral lenders in the country, unique and interesting diamonds are seen every day. While the loan officer’s at New York Loan will probably never see the Hope Diamond, it’s an important and famous stone that many diamonds are measured against. Here are 5 facts about … Continue reading 5 Interesting Facts about the Hope Diamond
Diamonds come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. After they are mined in their rawest form, known as “rough,” they are transported and sold from the source around the world and undergo the faceting and polishing processes. What determines the shape, size and color of a diamond? The cutting process contributes to the … Continue reading Popular Engagement Ring Diamond Cuts
On Tuesday evening, May 15, the hammer fell at a staggering $6.7 million at Sotheby’s auction house in Geneva for the extraordinary and magnificent Farnese Blue diamond. The sparkling pear-shaped diamond weighs 6.16 carats and is encircled by a crown of cushion-shaped diamonds. The Fancy Dark Grey-Blue gemstone had been in private hands for over … Continue reading The Rare Farnese Blue Diamond: Fit for a Queen
The Cartier Panthère collection, an iconic symbol of strength and elegance, celebrated its 100th birthday in 2014 with a brand new collection. New York Loan Company, a high-end pawnshop that works with signed jewelry, is extremely familiar with Cartier and all of its collections. The Panthère de Cartier is exceptional not only for its long … Continue reading The Cartier Panthère collection – A History Lesson
The distinctive “Blue Box” that Tiffany & Company uses to wrap its jewelry, watches, accessories and silver has become an icon in its own right. New York Loan Company, Manhattan’s luxury pawn shop, is extremely familiar with the color “Tiffany Blue”. Not only are the loan officers expertly trained gemologists, but their knowledge of signed … Continue reading A Quick History of the Coveted Tiffany & Co. Blue Box
The 4 C’s are the main factors that go into determining the value and rarity of a stone, and they all work together. Perhaps the most straight forward “c” involved in the 4C’s, Carat is the measurement of how much a diamond weighs. The bigger the diamond, the rarer it is. One carat is equal … Continue reading Spotlight on the 4 C’s – Diamond Carat
The cut of a diamond, one of the four aspects of grading that determine quality and rarity, is a characteristic that many collectors are somewhat familiar with. The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) trained gemologists at New York Loan Company appreciate the importance of cut when evaluating a diamond for pawn loan or purchase. Part … Continue reading Spotlight on the 4 C’s – Diamond Cut and Shape
