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Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee

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Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee


You want to be able to reach for your much-loved jewelry ten, twenty, fifty years from now – even longer. And you will. We can guarantee our jewelry is free from defects in materials and craftsmanship for the life of the jewelry. We will replace or repair any purchase found to be defective at no cost to you. This guarantee does not include normal wear and tear.

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100% money back guarantee

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100% money back guarantee


If you're not happy with the jewelry you've selected or received as a gift you can return it no questions asked. Merchandise in original condition may be returned for refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase with original receipt, unless marked otherwise. Any merchandise ordered, custom made, or altered at the customer's request is not returnable.

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Lifetime Diamond trade back

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Lifetime Diamond trade back


Love grows over time and your diamond can too! When you’re ready to upgrade, we’ll give you full retail credit toward another diamond of greater value.

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Complimentary Ring Sizing

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Complimentary Ring Sizing


To keep your ring lustrous year after year, we will replate all white gold jewelry annually at no charge. Avg retail value $75 per plating. If the initial size of your jewelry is wrong we will size your purchase one time at no cost regardless of when it was purchased. Please note some items are not sizeable.

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Lifetime Clean, Polish and Appraisals

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Lifetime Clean, Polish and Appraisals


Let it Shine, Let it Shine! Rumanoff's will clean, inspect and polish your jewelry at no cost for the life of your purchase. Average retail value: $30 per clean, polish and inspection. It is important to insure your fine jewelry against loss, but its value can increase over time as the value of diamonds and precious metals change. Rumanoff's will provide a free appraisal every five years so you can keep your policy up to date. Average retail value: $125 per appraisal.

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Over 80 years in Business

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Over 80 years in Business


At Rumanoff's Jewelry, our family feels especially blessed to be in business since 1938, and to be considered New Haven County's most respected jewelry store. For four generations, we have seen the industry change but embrace our ability to adapt and look forward. We continue to strive to bring you an outstanding selection of jewelry, diamonds and watches, and second-to-none service in our uniquely comfortable and modern chic family atmosphere. Stop in and experience all that Rumanoff's Jewelry has to offer. We look forward to earning your trust.

The 4 Cs of Diamonds: Here’s What You Need to Know

When it comes to shopping for a diamond, knowing how to get as close to a colorless stone or how to leverage an ideal cut means finding the diamond of your dreams. Read on for how to do just that.

When we talk about diamonds, there’s always talk of the 4 Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat. A high-quality cut is paramount, but the 4 Cs interact with one another. When shopping for a diamond ring, you want to balance these characteristics to get the best value, based on what your priorities are of course.

Cut

A stone’s cut encompasses the quality of the diamond’s angles, proportions, symmetrical facets, and brilliance. It directly impacts the beauty and brilliance of a diamond—a stone with high quality color and clarity can look less brilliant if the cut falls short.

The range of a diamond’s cut values include Ideal, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor. Of course you want a diamond that maximizes brilliance; here’s what that means more specifically: An ideal cut allows light to enter from the top and allows that beam of brilliance to travel all the way through the stone, back up through the top. A stone with a shallow cut loses light out of the bottom. A stone with too deep a cut loses light out the side.

Color

When it comes to a diamond’s color, it’s actually a lack of color you are looking for. The more absent a stone is of color, the more pure (and valuable) the diamond is. The color spectrum ranges from D (practically clear) to Z (yellowish tint). Smaller stones on, say, a wedding band can sometimes get away with a less pure color, but you still want to be mindful to ensure a brilliant sparkle.

Clarity

It’s important to remember that a diamond is the result of carbon being exposed to extreme heat and lots of pressure. Because of this, diamonds can have a number of inclusions and blemishes. A stone’s clarity derives from the number, size, nature, and position of these natural characteristics. For example, FL is a flawless stone, meaning there are no inclusions and no detectable blemishes. On the other side of the spectrum, I3 stones have obvious inclusions that are visible to a skilled grader. Aim for a stone that has no detectable inclusions or blemishes with the naked eye.

Carat Weight

Many people associate carats with the size of a diamond, but it’s the carat weight that makes the fourth C. Though there’s often a correlation, the shape and cut of a stone can make a diamond with the same carat weight look much bigger or smaller. When shopping for engagement rings, keep in mind carat weight is far from the final factor to a gorgeous ring.

Learn More about Diamonds and the 4 Cs at Rumanoff’s Fine Jewelry

We have a team of dedicated professionals ready to help answer any questions you have on the 4 Cs or any of our stunning bridal collections from a bevy of luxury jewelry designers. Give us a call at 203-230-1199 to set up at an appointment today at our Hamden, Connecticut jewelry store

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