Monthly Archives: March 2018

Congratulations to Emily and David on your Engagement! And thank you for taking the time to write about your 5 Star experience with NYC Wholesale Diamonds on Google!

“Working with Keith was a terrific experience from beginning to end! He was recommended to me by a close friend who bought an engagement ring from Keith and was very happy with the whole process. Upon meeting Keith I was struck by how calming he was and how he really listened to my requests. He met with me in person several times, each time patiently showing me options and answering all of my questions. I finally decided on a ring and my fiance loved it! She gets so many compliments and is still excited months later. Keith even gave me suggestions on how to propose and resized the ring for free. I would recommend Keith to everyone!”

~David

Recent 5 Star Reviews and some of our recent rings!

“Went on the search for a diamond engagement ring and found Keith. He is  located in the Diamond District in midtown with a private office which affords a private viewing of what he has to offer and can only be seen with an appointment, which was a breeze to setup. No high pressure or shady sales tactics here. He showed me what he had within my budget. He was honest and very informative about his items and how he operates. I was impressed and would recommend at the very least making an appointment with him if you’re on the hunt for an engagement ring.”

~Shajib

Keith is such a professional in the industry, he is knowledgeable, with great manner, respect to what you are looking for. We are very happy about the diamonds we purchase.

~Sherry C.

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Expands Line

Our most popular setting, The NYCWD Signature Micro-Pave now with BIGGER Diamonds!

NYCWD President Keith J. Saxe is on record as strongly recommending the historic value offered in Natural Fancy Color Diamonds certified by GIA.

As the economy appears to be headed in the right direction, interest rates will continue rising. This brings into question the stability of stock market investments, and has intelligent individuals seeking alternative investments with more stability and upside.

Natural Fancy Color Diamonds offer tremendous upside with growing demand from around the globe. Always protect your investment by demanding GIA certification as the most important first step in your search.

Secondly, having a relationship with a jeweler with an impeccable reputation that cares about you throughout this process is a recipe for success!

There are not an abundance of investment grade natural fancy color diamond sellers. This is an extremely positive sign of being early in the cycle and ahead of the game in investing. Colored diamond supply is limited being that only 1 out of every 10,000 diamonds is a natural colored diamond, and the demand is constantly rising. They are unique and sought after. It seems that the equation keeps tilting the right way as a diamond investor in this sector.

There is a clear path for a strong increase in demand for diamonds as an investment from the evolving strong markets such as China and India. There is also a strong increase in demand for natural colored diamonds in mature markets that are now getting more familiar the rarity and upside. Colored diamonds are by far the rarest ‘sweet spot’ going forward.

Feel free to contact NYC Wholesale Diamonds for a personal consultation with Mr. Saxe by emailing him directly at KS@NYCWD.com, or calling (212) 719-2214

Oppenheimer Blue sells at Christie’s for almost $4Million per Carat

Aquamarine, March Birthstone

Aquamarine is a blue to green-blue variety of precious beryl. The beryl group of minerals is most famous for chromium-rich, green emerald, which happens to be one of the ‘Precious Four’ gems of the world (diamond, sapphire and ruby are the remaining three). Aquamarine is the official birthstone for those born in March.  Aquamarine is exceptionally hard and has an outstanding glass-like luster. It is most famous for its breathtaking sea-blue colors which can range from light blue to dark blue. The name ‘Aquamarine’ was derived from an old Latin expression which meant ‘seawater’.

NYC Wholesale Diamonds offers a magnificent collection of Aquamarine and Diamond Rings, Tennis Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings. We caution you to always request a certified appraisal when purchasing Aquamarine Jewelry. The more common Blue Topaz can be quite similar in appearance and is not a rare gemstone.

Aquamarine and emerald belong to the same family, but they are surprisingly different. Aquamarine and emerald are both beryllium aluminum silicates. While emerald is colored by trace amounts of chromium (and vanadium), Aquamarine color is the result of iron impurities within colorless beryl crystal. Aquamarine and emerald have essentially the same specific gravity and refractive index, but emerald tends to be hazy and full of inclusions, while Aquamarine has excellent transparency and clarity. Aquamarine, and other types of beryl, are quite durable and hard, ranging from 7.5 to 8 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. A dark and deeply-saturated blue is the most desirable and valuable Aquamarine color.