Welcome to my Website

I graduated in residence, from the Gemological Institute of America in 1980, and have been assisting clients in the Edmonton area since then.

I have worked on a wholesale basis with select jewellers, and websites - on a consultative basis.

In today's market, clients are becoming more and more aware of diamond grading, and the market as a whole.  With the incredible resource of the internet, it's not unusual for customer's to research their purchases before making them.

If a retail store isn't able to offer grading by a Graduate Gemologist, clients are becoming less likely to shop there.

People need good information in order to make educated decisions when they go to purchase one of their most important purchases - their Engagement Ring.

I have now retired from the "bricks and mortar" jewellery business, and am pursuing other online solutions  I guess it's a natural move from consulting with people in person, to making that information available to more people, via the web.

One of the things that people often said over the years, is that they wished they could have a gemologist along with them, when they were shopping for that important diamond ring.  Though that's not always possible, I think that if someone can get some good basic information on the subject, they're going to be in a lot better position to actually purchase their diamond(s).  That's why we're here - to try and provide some basic information on buying diamonds.  "Practical Gemological Advice"

How To Section

I want to discuss all the parts of a successful experience with your jeweller. From the initial contact, to searching through the counter. Looking in a catalogue for styles, and even possibly custom design of a ring made just for you. A lot of people may think that having something made by hand is a lot more expensive than taking one "off the rack". You'll be surprised at how affordable it can actually be, when you know what you're doing, and what you're asking for.

• Hand Made
• Customized "Off the Rack"
• Remade Previous Ring

A lot of people over the years have had a ring that was inherited by them, and has a nice central diamond in it. They often would ask about using that stone in a modern ring.

All diamonds are millions of years old anyway, so in a sense all stones are old in the first place. There's nothing wrong with re-using a diamond in a new ring. Sometimes if it's a very old cut, you may want to see about getting it recut, but I've made new rings with Old Mine Cut diamonds for people before - it just depends on what they're looking for.

I currently consult for a number of online jewellery and diamond information sites, inluding PrideJewellery.com