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  • Can Rain and Moisture Affect Fine Jewelry? A Vancouver Climate Guide

    by Eli zomorod

    Vancouver’s rain and humidity can affect fine jewelry over time. While gold and platinum don’t rust, moisture can trap dirt and residue in settings, dulling sparkle and accelerating prong wear. Regular cleaning and checks help protect your jewelry in wet climates like Vancouver.

  • Why Elzom Doesn’t Use Pre-Made Settings (And Who That is Not For)

    by Eli zomorod

    Most engagement rings today are made using pre-made settings designed to fit average diamond sizes. While fast and convenient, these mass-produced settings often compromise balance, brilliance, and long-term durability.

    At Elzom, every custom ring is designed from scratch around the exact proportions of the diamond. This approach ensures better light performance, proper balance, and a stronger, longer-lasting setting.

    Elzom specializes in custom engagement rings crafted with intention, precision, and longevity.

  • Step by step how to clean the diamond ring under 10 Minutes

    by Eli zomorod
    Wearing diamond ring regularly might turn the stone dull and less sparkly due to grime and oil residues originating from fingers or skin contact. T...
    Posted in blog, Diamond, Jewelry cleaning, Ring maintenance

  • Frequently asked questions about Lab Diamonds VS. Mined Diamonds

    by Eli zomorod
    Nature-formed and lab-created diamonds both have the same chemical formula. Any type of diamond you decide to purchase, I recommend seeing it in person before you buy — and picking the stone that speaks to you personally.
    Posted in Diamond, lab-grown diamond, stone

  • What is a Hearts and Arrows Diamond?

    by Eli zomorod
    Hearts and Arrows diamonds are precision-cut round diamonds. Arrows are visible from the top of the diamond, and hearts are visible when the diamond is face-down. The arrows in a well-cut diamond can be seen even without using a special tool.
    Posted in Diamond, H&A, Round diamond

  • What is Moissanite?

    by Eli zomorod
      Moissanite is made of the mineral silicon carbide. Strong covalent bonding holds the crystalline structure together, similar to diamonds. Moissa...
    Posted in Moissanite, Mossainite ring, stone

  • What is retipping, and why do I need it?

    by Eli zomorod
    In a large number of jewelry pieces, the valuable diamonds and gemstone are held in place with prongs. With wear, the tops of these prongs can b...
    Posted in 4-prongs, 6-prongs, prong, repair, retipping

  • What is the best setting for a solitaire diamond ring?

    by Eli zomorod
    Prong setting!  prongs are made up of small strips of metal and they form a basket-like to hold the center stone. Once the stone is seated inside ...
    Posted in 4-prongs, 6-prongs, prong setting, setting

  • Engagement ring's appraisal for insurance purposes

    by Eli zomorod
    At Elzom we provide a complimentary jewelry appraisal with every purchase of a diamond ring. That describes the item of jewelry being valued and then gives a value that the item should be insured for.
    Posted in appraisal, blog, jewelry appraisal

  • What does a jewelry stamp mean?

    by Eli zomorod
    What does 750 indicate? How we should know the percentage of pure gold in our jewelry based on the stamps?

  • Should I buy platinum or white gold?

    by Eli zomorod
    Platinum vs. White gold: which one is more durable? which one is cheaper? How they make white gold?

  • Gemstone of the Month

    by Eli zomorod
    Which month were you born and I'll tell you what your birthstone is! I'd be happy to make a custom piece with your birthstone.