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Do you offer financing?
Yes, we offer a wide variety of plans to suit your budget: 90-day same as cash, 6-months no- interest, 12-month no interest, and revolving charge accounts with minimum payments.
What are your guarantees on your diamond rings?
Our diamond ring guarantee includes:
No Filled Diamonds - No Laser Drilled Diamonds - FREE Appraisals - FREE Sizing as long as you own the ring - Insurance Available - FREE lifetime cleaning/polishing - FREE Lifetime repair to mounting - Full purchase price toward any other in stock merchandise, anytime
What are your guarantees on watches?
Our watch guarantee includes:
100% Swiss Parts - Lifetime Guarantee - Free Lifetime Battery and replacement - Straps Genuine Leather - Bracelet Lifetime Guarantee - Crystal Lifetime Guarantee.
Do you resize rings?
Yes, we will size or resize any ring purchased from us at no charge, as long as you own it.
How can I compare jewelry from different sellers when I am shopping?
Click Here for a shoppers guide to diamond jewelry.
How do I go about selecting the kind of diamond I want?
Click Here for Details
What is the difference between an engagement ring and a wedding band?
The engagement ring is traditionally given by a man to a women to symbolize the intent for marriage. It is usually presented when the man proposes to the woman and is worn throughout the engagement. Traditionally the engagement ring has a single diamond in it. This is called the diamond solitaire. It is not uncommon to see people use a variety of rings as symbols of their engagement.
Why a diamond?
The diamond being the hardest substance on earth was valued as early as the 15th century. The first diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 by Archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy. The wedding took place 24 hours later. In these times, diamonds were uncut, so they were valued as a symbol of strength and protection, not beauty. This is where the tradition began.
Why is the wedding ring worn on the 4th finger?
There are two speculated reasons. The rings were actually worn on the thumb in the 17th century, but the 4th finger was used during the ceremony. Some feel that during a Christian wedding, the priest arrives at the 4th finger after touching three fingers on the left hand "In the Name of the Father...Son...and Holy Ghost...". Others believe the Egyptian myth that the ring finger follows the "vena amoris" or vein of love...which supposedly runs directly to the heart.
How do I intelligently shop for diamonds?
Arm yourself with knowledge. Most stones are graded on a set of ratings set forth by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Unfortunately, these gradings are often misrepresented by the actual sellers of the diamonds. Essentially, they can give the stones virtually any grading they want, and if the consumer is not educated s/he will not know the difference. Learn the grading scales and look at MANY stones. It is A MUST to find a jeweler that adheres to the GIA standards.
What has the greatest effect on price?
A. In terms of value, they would rank:
1. Color
2. Clarity
3. Cut/Proportion
4. Carat weight
What has the greatest effect on beauty?
Similarly:
1. Cut/Proportion
2. Color
3. Clarity
4. Carat weight
Since they rarely grade cut, it must not be important, right?
Wrong. Cut is the single most important factor in the appearance of the stone. Poorly cut stones will appear dull or have dark spots. Well cut stones will be brilliant and fiery if the stone quality is reasonable. It is important to be able to judge cut.
Is ordering from Parkhill Jewelry secure?
Yes. All transactions between Parkhill Jewelry and its customers are encrypted using industry standard SSL. We use the same encryption technology that companies like Amazon and CDNow use.
Are Parkhill Jewelry diamonds treated or altered in anyway?
No. All Parkhill Jewelry diamonds, including our accent diamonds are 100% natural, are not laser treated, and are not "filled".
Do you ship to foreign countries?
Not currently. We have had extensive problems with international mail fraud and are currently reviewing our options.
What does the Make of a diamond mean?
Make refers to the overall quality of a diamond, especially the brilliancy. Make encompasses the quality of the diamond's cut and polish, the proportions of the diamond's facets. Make is rated on the scale: Ideal, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Commercial and Poor.
What are the Four Cs?
The four Cs are Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight. Together, they are four very important properties of a diamond. You can find out more about diamond quality by clicking here.
How can I contact Parkhill Jewelry?
Click here for contact Info.
Do you sell loose stones?
Yes. We'd be happy to sell you a loose diamond which you can take to a local jeweler to set. We will also sell you a mounting WITHOUT the diamond, if that's what you need.
Where is Parkhill located?
Parkhill has two locations in Lancaster County, PA. In Lancaster City we are located at 228 North Prince Street, and in Ephrata we are located at 5 West Main Street.
Do you sell settings without diamonds?
Sure we do! Just email us the size and shape of your diamond and we can sell you any of the rings from our collection.
Do you have a printed catalog?
Not currently, but our online catalog, located at this site, is always growing.
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