Cory Schifter

Jeweler & Certified Jewelry Appraiser

Cory Schifter is a Jeweler, Certified Jewelry Appraiser, and the Owner of Casale Jewelers in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. Casale Jewelers is known for its selection of fine jewelry, designer brands, engagement rings, certified diamonds, custom-made jewelry, and watches. Cory has over 10 years in the jewelry industry and is a certified jewelry appraiser. Cory was featured on NY1 News “Got it Made in New York” for Casale Jewelers’ custom design business and Casale Jewelers was recognized by American Express and Facebook in 2012 as one of the top five small businesses in the nation.

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How do you read a diamond grading certificate?

The certificate lists the 4 C's of a diamond, which stand for the cut (or shape), carat (or weight), color, and clarity of the stone. The cut is the shape of the stone. The rating grades the proportions of each cut, ranging from excellent down to poor. Carat is the weight of the diamond when it's weighed on a scale. Color starts at D, which means colorless, and as it goes down the scale it starts getting down to L and N, where you see yellow coming into the diamond. Further down, you'll start seeing bright yellow-colored diamonds. Finally, clarity describes the number of inclusions, or imperfections, in the stone. Most diamonds have some inclusions, which were caused when they were formed billions of years ago.

How can I get my diamond certified?

The main way to get your diamond certified is to visit or ship your diamond to the Gemological Institute of America, or GIA. The diamond will have to be removed from the setting by a trusted jewelry, and the GIA will send you a full grading report within a week or two.

How can I check the authenticity of a black diamond before I buy it?

Take it to a local jeweler in your area. They will have a tool that can be used to check diamonds.

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Tell Brass from Copper

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