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SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - "Buenos días! Lamentablemente, tienes diverticulitis. Debe comer alimentos ricos en fibra y estará bien."
Imagine knowing no Spanish, yet trying to understand your doctor delivering your test results this way; maybe over the phone. And maybe it's for a family member, and you'll have to do your best to explain.
Understanding the language your health care provider speaks is a key component in the outcome of your treatment, according to a landmark 2002 study by the Institute of Medicine. The study was requested by Congress in 1999 in order to assess the extent of disparities in the types and quality of health services received by U.S. racial and ethnic minorities and non-minorities. It concluded that more interpreters should be available in clinics and hospitals to overcome language barriers that may affect the quality of care.
That's where Language World Services Inc. comes in. An interpreting and translation agency that supports over 200 languages, Language World Services employs over 200 people at locations throughout California, as well as a twenty-person call center in Carmichael.
It all started eighteen years ago in a garage.
Language World Services CEO Bill Glasser's life had inadvertently prepared him for this career, though it wasn't always evident. Glasser was born in Spain and raised in LA, where he worked in the heavily Spanish-speaking restaurant industry. Having later moved to Sacramento, Glasser found himself laid off from his job in the Sacramento Bee marketing department, and looking for something to do.
Glasser's friend, who was renting a room from him, had been volunteering as an interpreter at Schreiner's hospital on Stockton Boulevard. Despite being called in to volunteer more and more frequently, his friend's requests for real full-time work from the hospital were consistently rebuffed. That's when the then-unemployed Glasser recognized the need and started his interpreting business. "We didn't have any standardization of protocols back then," Glasser said of the industry. "It was the wild west."
The majority of Language World Services' work is in health care and human services. "There isn't an unimportant call," says Glasser. "You're getting a cancer diagnosis, learning your child has a birth defect. As a human being you deserve the right to know what's going on with your body."
Immigration naturally plays a huge role in the industry. Glasser's experience in this realm goes as far back as 1986, when he served as an interpreter for a group of lawyers helping to legalize families when President Reagan passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Things can get especially tricky in this current climate. Individuals and their families' stories can be heartbreaking, but interpreters are carefully vetted and trained to not take sides. Still, the human element is always a factor, and Glasser is proud of one example where an Indian family was detained at the border and the detention center called for a Punjabi interpreter – a rarity. Plenty of Spanish-speaking interpreters were provided by other agencies, but Language World Services was the one agency able to supply the Punjabi-speaking family with one. Language World Services has also started a program called Language World Serves, which offers volunteer services for ICE detainees and pro bono attorney work.
Technological advances have also altered the translation landscape, though not entirely. Much of the process around the interpreter has become automated, but the actual work is still very low-tech. "A person who speaks two languages brokers the communication," explains Glasser. While technology companies are dropping millions to create AI that can do the work of the interpreter, speech-to-speech recognition, "The delicate and nuanced electronic activity that the human brain does may not get there," Glasser maintains.
And there are plenty of problems that technology can't solve. For instance, Hmong interpreters are harder and harder to come by as they age out of the industry and find new work. Glasser identified young Hmong translators and interpreters as a source of need, and he is always looking to bolster the stable. From first employing form 1099 translators that weren't tested or trained to now fully vetted employees as staff members at places like University of San Francisco and Children's Hospital Oakland, Glasser's focus has always remained on human connection and simplifying the industry. "You understand someone's language, you have the person," says Glasser. "My perfect view is to make interpreting professional, to make it not such an exotic boutique service business, but to make it as simple as calling the geek squad."
Perhaps they can call it the Speak Squad. Then they could tell you, "Good morning! Unfortunately, you have diverticulitis. But if you maintain a high-fiber diet, you'll be just fine."
Language World Services Inc. is located at 7220 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael. Call 916-333-547 or visit languageworldservices.com for more information.
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Five hundred guests at Women's Empowerment's 17th Annual Celebration of Independence Gala raised more than $214,000 to support the organization's job training program for women and mothers experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. The event, which took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Sacramento, had 75 graduates of the program in attendance dressed in ballgowns donated by the community. The evening included a formal dinner, live and silent auctions, live music and inspiring speeches from program graduates.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg presented Amanda Buccina and Rennie Jemmings of Sutter Health with the 2018 To Heal the World Award, created in honor of Women's Empowerment's founding social worker Erie Shockey. The award recognizes a local hero who inspires others to engage in social change and make Sacramento a better place for all. The two nurses were honored for providing street medical care to people who are homeless in Sacramento.
"This event is a powerful reminder that when we come together as a community we can break the cycle of homelessness," said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women's Empowerment. "From the generosity of our donors to the inspiring words of our program graduates, the Gala was a magical night of celebration. The critical donations raised that night will fund our vital mission of ending homelessness through empowerment and employment."
Women's Empowerment was featured on NBC's The TODAY Show in 2015 for offering the most comprehensive job-readiness program in the Sacramento area designed specifically for women who are homeless and their children. The award-winning organization has graduated 1,527 homeless women and their 3,684 children. Last year, 92 percent of graduates found homes and 77 percent found jobs or enrolled in school or training. The program combines self-esteem courses, job training, health classes and support services to help homeless women across diverse ages, races and cultures. Women's Empowerment is funded through private donations from the community and receives no government funding except for in-kind rent from the County of Sacramento. To make a donation: www.womens-empowerment.org.
Source: Kristin Thébaud Communications
Sacramento Senator Lions Club Gifts $10,000
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Society for the Blind received a $10,000 grant from the Sacramento Senator Lions Club to fund a device lending library in the organization's Low Vision Clinic. The lending library will allow patients to borrow low vision devices such as hand-held magnifiers and portable electronic devices to determine if they are a good fit. These devices enlarge text or convert text to speech so people with vision loss can continue to read.
"Thanks to the Sacramento Senator Lions Club, our patients will now have access to vital assistive devices that allow them to maintain their independence," said Shari Roeseler, executive director, Society for the Blind. "We could not have established this much-needed lending library without this grant."
Society for the Blind operates a full-time Low Vision Clinic in Sacramento and a satellite office in Roseville. It is one of the longest running community-based clinics in the region. The Low Vision Clinic provides care, vision rehabilitation, low vision devices and transportation assistance to more than 375 people each year. Clinics are staffed by three optometrists with special training in low-vision eye care and serve patients with cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other congenital and degenerative eye diseases. Clinic staff includes an occupational therapist who works with patients with some functional vision, teaching them techniques to use their remaining vision safely and effectively and providing training on assistive devices.
"The Senator Lions are pleased to make this gift in celebration of the Lions Club International Centennial," said Senator Lion Vicky Brady, who coordinated the Centennial Gift. "Our longstanding dedication to assisting people with vision loss continues through this contribution to Society for the Blind."
For more than 60 years, Society for the Blind has created innovative ways to empower individuals living with low vision or blindness to discover, develop and achieve their full potential. Society for the Blind has grown from a dedicated group of volunteers to a nationally recognized agency and the only comprehensive rehabilitative teaching center that provides services for a 27-county region of northern California. The nonprofit provides low-vision eye care, life and job skills training, mentorship, and access to tools to maintain independence for 6,000 youth, adults and seniors experiencing vision loss each year. For more information or to make a donation, visit SocietyfortheBlind.org.
The Sacramento Senator Lions Club was chartered in Lions Clubs International in 1954. The Senator Lions Club belongs to District 4-C5 and resides in the Crocker Zone of the Sacramento Region. The club participates in local community service projects including sponsoring the UC Davis Children's Hospital; providing meals, toys and clothes to the needy via their Salvation Army partners; sponsoring the Sacramento Zoo's Sensory Garden and Fairytale Town's Japanese Garden; and more. To learn more, visit SacramentoSenatorLions.org.
Source: Kristin Thébaud Communications
Community Members Invited to Learn How to Help Make the Big Airshow Go
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, invites prospective and past airshow volunteers to participate in the annual Volunteer Rally at the Rancho Cordova City Hall on Wednesday, July 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Rally, which serves as the official kick-off to volunteer planning and coordination for the 2018 event, provides interested community members with the opportunity to learn more about the show, meet team leaders and find their niche on the CCA volunteer team.
"Airshow volunteers not only experience the exciting behind the scenes action of producing a massive event like this," says Darcy Brewer, executive director, "but they also play a vital role in supporting CCA's mission to inspire young people using the power and magic of flight."
More than 1,000 community members make up the corps of volunteers that help bring the Airshow to life each year. They are brought together by their passion for aviation, community and friendship. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and available to work on September 21, 22 and/or 23. For more information, attend the CCA Volunteer Rally or register to become a volunteer at https://californiacapitalairshow.com/become-a-volunteer/.
About California Capital Airshow
Established in 2004, the California Capital Airshow 501(c)3 plans and operates the exciting, family-friendly annual event designed to honor the Sacramento region's rich aviation heritage and veterans while using the power and magic of flight to inspire young people. CCA gives back to the community through scholarships, charitable group donations and exciting educational youth programming throughout the year. For more information about the airshow, performers, and discount tickets, please visit www.californiacapitalairshow.com.
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Countless people have been there. It's daybreak, and the angst sets in. Midsummer is traditionally the time of year when recent high school and college graduates focus on career issues. Meanwhile, many people who have been out in the workforce for some time are looking to rebuild their professional lives.
An anonymous university career advisor in Fresno reminds individuals to focus on the foundation of the career search. "The commonality is what I call your sales documents," she proclaims. "This would be a resume and cover letter. A resume is not just a fact sheet; it's a sales sheet." She warns that even a quality resume submitted is a waste of time if it is not effectively targeted to an appropriate job prospect, calling it the "spray and pray" method.
While shooting straight for the dream job is enticing, the advisor proclaims, a structured game plan is the most effective tool. She illustrates her point, noting that after three-decades in helping people find work, "How the heck do I have any business applying for a job as a senator?"
Marty Nemko, author of Careers for Dummies, would concur, maintaining that too many job seekers don't have realistic expectations of their abilities. "About seventy-five percent of people think they're above average," Nemko reports. He also maintains that many job seekers have the exact opposite problem, that they don't have enough self-confidence to pursue the work they are meant to do. As a result, they sell themselves short with low paying and unfulfilling work.
Nemko will also maintain that the traditional progression from high school to university isn't necessarily the right way to go for long term career success. Ironically, such a proclamation comes from a man who obtained his doctorate in educational psychology from UC Berkeley. "I didn't succeed because I earned a Ph.D.," Nemko asserts. On the contrary, Nemko holds that elbow grease, not his advanced degrees, paved the road to his success. He reflects on his own unfulfilling high school and university experience, being forced to absorb information that he ultimately didn't need to know. "I would have done better learning on my own."
The two experts would concur that higher education isn't always the pathway to success for a teenager who is looking toward their career future. The university advisor notes that modern high schools are doing a better job than before with helping students establish careers after graduation. She notes examples of programs that train students as nursing assistants and diesel mechanics. Such individuals are able to hit the ground running with solid careers after graduation. "College isn't for everybody," the advisor reminds.
Nemko advises careerists to focus on the process of employment, and that the dream job probably won't fall into someone's lap. When asked about mistakes job seekers make, Nemko laments that too many are unwilling to lay the necessary groundwork needed to find fulfilling employment. "I think they spend too much time on the sidelines, thinking about the perfect career."
Similarly, the university career advisor asserts the importance of keeping an endpoint in mind, along with plans to get there. Working with students and alumni who are planning or retooling their careers, she will ask them, "What's your game plan? What do you want to end up with, and what do you want to do?" She holds that this advice applies not only to those who are starting out in the work world, but also for established professionals who long for a change. She notes the importance of acknowledging one's interests and how they might apply on the job market. The advisor reflects on meeting with an accountant who was sick of his job, and wanted something entirely different. His wife noted that he was good with children, and truly enjoyed his time as a little league coach. After hitting on that one insight, the dissatisfied professional clarified the objective of his career shift and asked, "How do I go from being a CPA to being a school counselor." The advisor notes that he was off and running from there.
Marty Nemko was called "career coach extraordinaire" by U.S. News and is the author of the just-published, Careers for Dummies.
Seven interleague games will feature two fireworks nights, Dorados, and a Willie Mays bobblehead
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento River Cats are expected to welcome San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria to Sacramento for next week's seven-game homestand. The club will host the Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) and the Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) for the first and only time this year. The season's ninth homestand is presented by Eskaton, and includes Dorados Night and a visit from Eric Byrnes, Wet Nose Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Orange Friday fireworks featuring a Willie Mays bobblehead giveaway, Sutter Health Fireworks Saturday, as well as Princess & Pirate Night, and K-LOVE Sunday Funday.
Tuesday, July 24 – River Cats vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6:00 p.m.
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com, and on the River Cats radio affiliate Money 105.5 FM.
· Dorados de Sacramento: The River Cats will take the field as the Dorados, with luchador-themed jerseys and caps! Come join the fun with this immersive nod to Hispanic and Latin culture at Raley Field.
· Eric Byrnes Visit: Former River Cats and 11-year Major League outfielder Eric Byrnes will be back at Raley Field to promote the Let Them Play Foundation and his Triathlon Across America. He will also be throwing out a first pitch and signing autographs for fans.
· Family Value Tuesday: Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 ice cream cups for Toyota Family Value Tuesdays.
Wednesday, July 25 – River Cats vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6:00 p.m.
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com, and on the River Cats radio affiliate Money 105.5 FM.
· Wet Nose Wednesday: Dogs are free at every Wednesday home game this season at Raley Field with owner ticket on the Toyota Home Run Hill. Package with hot dog, dog bandana, and ticket available for just $20 at rivercats.com
Thursday, July 26 – River Cats vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6:00 p.m.
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on the River Cats radio affiliate Money 105.5 FM.
· Book Signing at the On Deck Shop: Come grab your copy of Falling in Love With Baseball by Chris Mavraedis on the concourse outside the On Deck Shop and get a chance to meet the author!
· Thirsty Thursday: 12-oz beers are just $2 in the Sactown Smokehouse BBQ area!
Friday, July 27 – River Cats vs. Iowa Cubs
· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6:00 p.m.
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on the River Cats radio affiliate Money 105.5 FM.
· Willie Mays Bobblehead Giveaway: Be one of the first 2,500 fans to enter Raley Field to receive an exclusive Willie Mays bobblehead.
· #OrangeFriday: Live music and $2 off craft beers in the Knee Deep Alley from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., postgame fireworks, and of course, orange Sactown jerseys.
Saturday, July 28 – River Cats vs. Iowa Cubs
· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:07 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6:00 p.m.
· Television Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live on CW31/KMAX. Coverage begins at 7:00 p.m.
· Radio Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on the River Cats radio affiliate Money 105.5 FM.
· Princess & Pirate Night: Dress up your little princesses and pirates for an evening of fun! Check out a special ticket pack that includes a wand and tiara or a sword and eye patch giveaway.
· Saturday Night Fireworks: Enjoy themed fireworks shows after every Saturday game, courtesy of Sutter Health.
Sunday, July 29 – River Cats vs. Iowa Cubs
· Game Time: First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 12:00 p.m.
· Radio Broadcast: Today's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com, and on the River Cats radio affiliate Money 105.5 FM.
· Sunday Funday: K-LOVE Sunday Funday features pregame player autographs and Kids Run the Bases after the game.
Monday, July 30 – River Cats vs. Iowa Cubs
· Game Time: First pitch is at 12:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 11:00 a.m.
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on the River Cats radio affiliate Money 105.5 FM beginning at 7:00 p.m. (PT).
· Baseball Bingo Monday: Each play on the field corresponds to a square on your Bingo card, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort.
Tickets are still available for all games and can be purchased online at rivercats.com, over the phone by calling (916) 371-HITS (4487), emailing firstname.lastname@example.com, or by visiting the Round Table Pizza Box Office at Raley Field.
Set to Play State Fair
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Rock and Roller Greg Kihn is a rarity among the music world. Sitting down to speak with the singer/songwriter, band leader, radio personality and author, it was interesting to hear his perspective of a successful career in both sides of the media and the evolution of music both on and off the stage.
Long time Bay Area radio host and DJ, Kihn made a name for himself as a media personality after a successful career as a rock and roll artist, reaching #2 in the US Top 100 charts in 1983 with his hit single Jeopardy. Throughout his five decade career, Kihn has recorded 13 Top 100 singles and eight Billboard Top 200 albums while playing alongside some of the biggest name in the world.
"When you're writing a song, you can tell the ones that are going to be really good songs and you can tell the ones that are going to be throwaways," Kihn explained. "The songs that write themselves are always invariably better."
Despite his musical success, his 1990s transition into radio came at the right time. "When I got into radio I had been on the road for like a million years. It was time for me to kind of stay home," said Kihn.
He found unique joy in his radio work because he was usually spinning records of artists that were his friends. "I was a classic rock DJ and some of the bands I played, I knew them personally," explained Kihn. "I either played with them or toured with them or recorded with them. So every time I'd whip out a song, chances are I knew the guys and it was a lot more fun."
Whether songwriting, recording, touring, working in radio or writing novels, the inspiration remains. "It was all part of being creative because whether you were writing a novel or writing a song, it didn't matter as long as the creative juices were flowing."
Kihn recently stepped away from radio after more than 15 years and he is once again enjoying life back in the studio and on the road. The release of his 2017 album Rekihndled and his current summer tour with good friend Rick Springfield have treated him well.
"I'm having a ball going back out on the road. I remember back in the old days it was a real pain in the butt...You'd go out and be gone for months and I didn't like it that much. But these days I like it; it's kind of like going to summer camp."
Kihn has embraced the opportunity to be able to play alongside his son, Ry, who is the band's lead guitarist. "If I didn't have Ry in my band, my son playing guitar, I don't know what I would do because he understands me and he knows what to play."
Ry grew up in a world surrounded by great guitarists, most notably guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, who had a brief stint in the Greg Kihn Band during mid-80s before his own career took flight.
When asking Kihn if he is the only person to ever get the high wired Satriani to mellow out his playing style he recalled, "I think so . . . We used to change the set like every other day. I would throw in stuff that I knew would screw up Joe but of course you can't screw up Joe because he's already there, he's already got everything down."
Kihn continued to praise the talented Satriani: "You know how musicians are back stage. You'll be playing every (Rolling) Stones song you knew or every Led Zeppelin song or whatever, so we'd be messing around with some songs and try to stump Joe and you couldn't stump him - the guy knew every song in the world."
Kihn's appreciation for music is admirable. He has written several books surrounding the history of Rock and Roll including Rubber Soul: a murder mystery novel that takes place during the rise of the Beatles and most recently Painted Black: the tragic tale of the "death and misadventure" of Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones.
"The turning point in most musicians' lives is the Beatles on Ed Sullivan," proclaimed Kihn. "The Beatles and the Stones - that was it for me. That was my generation."
Despite all of the different career paths and music industry changes over the decades, one thing remains the same: Kihn's guitar rig. "Over the years I never changed. I still have the same Fender Telecaster - I'm just a Telecaster guy - and I've had the same one since probably the early 70s," said Kihn proudly. "I've had the same guitar and the same amp, which is a Fender Super Reverb. It's a Fender through a Fender."
As Kihn explained, "Rock and Roll is a constantly mutating art form." But some things are set in stone.
Greg Kihn is set to play the California State Fair on Friday, July 27 at 7pm on the Golden 1 Stage.
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14 September 2017 | Natalie Bannerman
Wilcon, the West Coast US provider of fibre and data centre infrastructure, has named Rex Lehman as its new channel sales director.
In his new role Lehman will be tasked with leading the channel division and developing channel programmes to deliver customers with successful solutions. Specifically he will be responsible for all Wilcon's indirect channel activities like communications, pricing, strategy, program design and divisional growth.
"I am thrilled to join the Wilcon team and leverage my channel experience and partnerships to help achieve revenue growth for Wilcon. We look forward to working closely with all of our partners to enable them to build strong end-user customer relationships and optimal solutions for their customers," said Lehman.
With over 15 years of experience in the telecoms industry Lehman brings a wealth of knowledge to the role including technical experience in the design and delivering of optical solutions for customers, in the areas of storage, cloud, business continuity and consulting services.
Before joining Wilcon, Lehman served as west region sales manager for Spectrum Enterprise, where he recorded a 100% quota attainment for six consecutive years. Prior to that Lehman worked as a technical sales consultant for AT&T.
AT&T was ranked as number one the on Vertical Systems Group's table for wholesale and retail fibre providers to buildings in 2016, Spectrum Enterprise was ranked as third and Wilcon was named in the market players tier but no official position was assigned.
Commenting on the new appointment, Jeff Henderson, VP of sales for Wilcon, said: "We welcome Rex to the Wilcon team and look forward to his strategic efforts in driving success for our partners and the Wilcon channel team. Wilcon offers unique channel opportunities such as empowering partners with dark fibre options to ensure highly scalable, cost-effective networking capabilities for all."
Wilcon's channel programme enables agents to design customised infrastructure solutions using both dark fibre and lit services. They receive customised support and technical assistance as well as tools to help them identify the best opportunities on the network and in addition other services available include Ethernet, optical wavelength, interconnection, dedicated internet access, colocation, and cloud access. In only May of this year the company expanded its service offerings with the launch of Rapid Connect, which provides carriers, service providers and cloud startups with a quick and cost effective way to establish network infrastructure in as little as ten working days.
Wilcon was acquired by US infrastructure company Crown Castle in July this year. The $600 million deal saw Crown Castle gain 1,900 route miles of fibre in California, increasing its fibre footprint to 28,000 route miles.
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5 Tips on What To Look For When Buying Diamonds For Wedding Rings
A wedding, or an engagement in Rampart, is one of the most important events in every couple's life. One of the best ways of making the experience memorable is by choosing the right ring to symbolize the love you have for one another. While most couples would like to get the most beautiful ring they can lay their hands on, budgetary restrictions can be a challenge. However, it is possible to find an ideal ring based on your budget.
For anyone looking for precious diamonds for engagement rings and wedding rings in Rampart, they should consider going about the process carefully. There are various dealers in the market, some of who may sell you fake diamonds. Here are a few useful tips on what to look for when looking for precious diamonds for engagement or wedding rings.
Consider the Diamond Cut
1. Any expert will tell you that the cut is the most important thing to consider when buying diamonds in Rampart. The main reason behind this is that the cut usually influences the sparkle. A diamond may be clear and feature a high quality color grade, but if the cut is poor, it may still appear dull. The dealer you buy from should be able to cut your diamond in the proper proportions. If your budget can allow it, choose a diamond with the highest cut grade.
Diamond Color
2. Contrary to common belief, lack of color in your diamonds denotes a higher color grade. Some people go for pale yellow diamond, without knowing that it is low quality. To avoid such an experience, ask the diamond dealer to give you grade H or higher. Near colorless diamond ranges from grade G to J, but it may be quite expensive.
Clarity Diamonds can also be chosen based on their clarity levels.
3. This is usually not a very important factor to consider, considering that the precious stones usually come with imperfections, known as inclusions. These tiny imperfections may not be easy to detect, and they may only be seen through a microscope. However, the fewer there are, the higher the clarity grade of your diamonds. If your budget can be stretched further, consider buying grade VS1 grade or higher.
Consider the Diamond's Carat Weight
4. Unlike common belief, carat does not mean the size of the diamond, but its actual weight. Carat and cut must be considered side by side, because no matter the size of the diamond, a poor cut grade can make your precious stones look smaller. Another important fact to keep in mind is that the more the weight of the diamond, the more you will pay for it. Therefore, you should consider going for a less heavy stone with a high grade cut.
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To start our attribute on various kinds of gemstones, we will certainly begin with the most effective as well as most popular gemstone of them all the diamond. The diamond is the best gemstone. It has extremely few weaknesses and also lots of strengths. It glows with its phenomenal worth as well as sentimental worth. It is made use of in wedding celebration rings to stand for countless love or made use of as gifts/jewelry to be given to liked ones. Yet the diamond is a lot more compared to its everlasting charm.
The ruby obtains its name from the Greek job adamas meaning irresistible. In hardness, there is no comparison. The diamond rates in the Mohs scale a 10 which is the hardest compound in the world. Its cutting resistance is 140 times that of the ruby as well as sapphire, the gems(Diamond) that are next in the Mohs scale in firmness. The diamond's optical residential or commercial properties such as appeal as well as rigidness make it special as well as quickly identified from other imitations. Take pleasure in!
* Background of Diamonds
The initial taped diamond go back around 800 B.C. in India. Some think it even dated back 6,000 years back. The rubies were made use of as attractive objectives and as talismans to ward off wicked and give security in battle. Throughout the Dark Ages, diamonds were also stated to be utilized as a clinical aid. Spiritual doctors even informed patients that if they hold a ruby in a hand and make the indicator of the cross would, it would certainly heal and disease as well as recover injuries.
Diamonds became more prominent during the 19th century due to discovery of diamond deposits in South Africa. This exploration results in increased supply, enhanced reducing and also brightening methods, and growth in economic situation. In 1979, rock hounds located the Argyle pipeline in Australia which to this day is the richest ruby down payment worldwide. Argyle, ever since, alone is liable for providing over one third of the world's diamonds yearly.
* Diamonds: Just how are they developed?
Diamonds contains an allotrope of carbons that are created in high-pressure, high-temperature problems. Diamonds are produced 90 miles under the Earth's surface area at temperatures of concerning 2200 levels Fahrenheit. Diamonds are formed deep within the planet and eventually, over incredibly lengthy durations of time, push their way to the earth's surface area, usually via volcanic eruptions.
The age of these rubies from under the surface area of the earth are from 1 to 3.3 billion years of ages! When rubies are developed and also begin their climb to the planet's surface, they experience networks where the magma from the volcano climbs to the surface, selecting up diamonds in the process and also ultimately transferring them on the surface area, where they are at some point found and also mined.
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There are 4 distinct qualities that determine the worth and also quality of a diamond. These are the color, cut, clarity as well as carat. Otherwise known as the 4 C's of a ruby. In the following, we will certainly speak about these functions thoroughly.
* Shade
In the last e-newsletter, we touch based on the shade of gemstones as being the most crucial attribute because of the truth that color is one of the most evident attribute. The perfect ruby needs to appear clear as well as colorless but this is not the instance for all diamonds. Diamonds can be available in any kind of shade of the rainbow most typical color is a shade of yellow or brownish. The Geological Institute of America(GIA) have actually devised a standard to grade diamond color. This guideline is composed of a lettering system that ranges from the alphabet D - Z. Please see below:
D E F No Shade G H I J Nearly Anemic K L M Faintly colored, can't rarely be seen as well as usually yellow in shade N O P Q R Gently tinted, normally yellow. Could be seen with the nude eye S T U V W X Y Z Tinted, starts from yellow and proceeds to brown
* Quality
The cut a ruby is determined by the ruby's percentage such as its form, width and also depth. The cut establishes just what is called the ruby's "radiance". Even if the diamond itself has excellent shade and quality, with an inadequate cut the diamond will have a plain sparkle. This is since the cut establishes just how light trips within the ruby. The Gemological Institute of The U.S.A. has actually also designed a clearness grading system to rank diamond quality. This grading system includes Remarkable (Fl), Inside Perfect (IF), Really Really Somewhat Included (VV1 or VV2), Very Slightly Included(VS1 or VS2), Slightly Consisted Of(SI1 or SI2), as well as Included(I1, I2, and also I3). Although this system had been contributed to the diamond market, it is not commonly made use of. This results from the reality that it took a lot of practice as well as training to incorporate it.
* Cut
The cut a ruby is determined by the diamond's proportion such as its shape, width and also depth. The cut identifies just what is called the diamond's "luster". Also if the ruby itself has excellent shade and also clarity, with a poor cut the diamond will have a dull sparkle. This is since the cut identifies how light travels within the ruby.
There are 3 kinds of cuts that could determine the diamond's sparkle. These are a superficial cut, a cut that is also deep and also excellent cut. A superficial cut is a cut of a diamond that is also reduced, that light traveling through it is lost on the bottom of the rock as well as does not come back into view. This cut makes a diamond show up lifeless and also plain. A cut that is unfathomable is a cut that is as well high, that light taking a trip via it escapes with the sides as well as darkens the stone. An ideal cut is an excellent cut on a diamond that shows light to the top of the rock, offering it ideal luster.
* Carat weight
As stated on the last e-newsletter, a single carat weight(ct) evaluates regarding 200 milligrams or.2 grams. For smaller carat weight rubies that weigh much less than a carat weight, it is shared as points (pt). Points are 1/100 of a carat weight. Carat weight of a diamond is essential as a result of the fact that bigger diamonds are rarer compared to smaller ones, so primarily the larger the ruby the a lot more costly it is. There is no standard grading system or representation that can show different carat weight. This is because there are so numerous variations of diamonds fit as well as cut, makings stones of comparable weight, look different.
* Imitation Diamonds
Since diamonds are the most important and rarest of all the gems, efforts have actually been made to replicate and even enhance diamonds using cheaper alternatives. A whole lot of times, honest errors have been made and these options or various other gems such as spinel were sometimes confused with genuine diamonds. Sometimes, some deceitful individuals attempt to market these alternatives to misfortunate customers in order to earnings. Below we will go over concerning these choices and means to determine them.
* Synthetic Diamonds
Synthetic diamonds are diamonds that are expanded produced in a research laboratory. The very first well-known cases of diamond synthesis were asserted to be documented between 1879 - 1928, however this was never ever verified. It had not been up until the 1940's where research started in the USA, Sweden, Soviet Union began researching. Artificial diamonds are otherwise referred to as High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) diamonds or Chemical Vapor Down Payment (CVD) diamonds. The name of both these artificial diamonds originates from the procedures utilized to produce them. A few of these synthetic rubies might either have better, lesser or comparable features compared to that of a ruby. For that reason, these synthetic diamonds are utilized for abrasives, cutting and also brightening devices, and also switches over in power plant.
* Simulants
Simulants are non-diamond compounds that are made use of to reproduce the look as well as the shape of a diamond. The most standard and well understood simulant is cubic zirconia (CZ). CZ at plain sight could shimmer more than a diamond and also it is less thick, suggesting that a 1 carat CZ will certainly be a lot larger than a 1 carat ruby. Nowadays, a more preferred simulant is moissanite, which has all the exact same features of a ruby. These qualities consist of firmness (Moissanite-9.25 and diamond-10 in Mohs range), refractive index(Moissanite -2.65 and also diamond -2.42) and also dispersion (Moissanite -.104 as well as diamond -.044). This makes it difficult to distinguish both at simple view and also would typically need testers to tell the difference. In the next section we will certainly talk about the best ways to identify moissanites and other replicas.
* Actual or Phony?
An old method of determining rubies is to do a scratch test. This requires damaging a ruby with another diamond which is devastating and also is rarely used nowadays. The most effective as well as most reliable way to test for diamonds is to make use of testers that utilize thermal conductivity. These testers contain battery powered thermistors mounted with a retractable copper suggestion. This tester works by infusing the warmth onto the examined rock and after that the tool measures the amount of heat that it performs. Nonetheless thermal conductivity testers functions best to differentiate diamonds and its various other simulants, it will not assist distinguish laboratory created or artificial rocks. To be able to identify these, specific optical methods are needed. Laboratories utilize methods such as spectroscopy, microscopy and also luminescence in order to establish a particular stones origin. The average person could make use of loupes and microscopes to distinguish artificial rocks. All-natural diamonds normally have minor flaws and imperfections such as inclusions or some kind of international material, which will not be found in synthetics.
Grading Rough Diamonds!
Not all sellers offer diamond grading laboratory records (aka diamond top quality reports) to their customers. So my basic recommendations to you is to maintain your money in your pocket when managing such jewelry experts.
Only purchase a diamond interaction ring if it comes with the initial diamond high quality report.
A laboratory report is an independent examination of the 4Cs of a loosened ruby and consists of a plotted layout of the rock's quality characteristics as well as a visuals representation of the rock's proportions. Having such a record enables you to compare rubies of different qualities as well as ultimately assists you make an even more notified buying choice.
A retailer could reduce corners and also not offer a lab report or a dishonest vendor could give a phony one as a result of the time, trouble and also cost he'll bear to obtaining a stone rated.
Yeah - there is a price for grading a ruby (though that cost is at some point paid by the consumer), plus the shipping as well as insurance policy costs for sending out the ruby to the laboratory. And also allow us not neglect the opportunity expense of a jeweler not having the diamond in his shop available for a couple of weeks while the grading happens.
However, a diamond grading record might also not be available since the prices to obtaining one could influence as well heavily on the last rate of the ring. For instance, a 0.3 ct ruby ring setting you back $250 state, could set you back around $75 to be rated as well as have the record number inscribed on the band on the ruby. As you browse for that optimal diamond interaction ring for your sweetheart, you'll find that there is an alphabet soup of labs declaring to supply reliable ruby rating reports. However I would just put my cash on ...
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Yes, all ruby quality records are not created equivalent. Within the sector, it is an agreement that both leading labs are GIA-GTL (Gemological Institute of America's Treasure Profession Lab) as well as the AGS (American Gem Society Laboratories).
The GCAL (Gem Accreditation and Guarantee Lab) likewise offers extremely concerned records or "diamond certificates" as they are described by GCAL. The GIA has the best international track record for independence as well as consistency. Due to their consistent shade and quality strictness standards, the globe's biggest as well as most costly diamonds have been sent out there for rating years. In 2006, GIA-GTL included a two-dimensional cut grading system for round great diamonds.
AGS utilizes the strictest cut criteria in the industry. It makes use of a three-dimensional light efficiency metric that can grade several diamond forms. As a matter of fact, it is the only cut grading system that is recognized by the scientific neighborhood.
What is even more, its Ruby Top quality Record utilizes a distinct as well as proprietary 0 to 10 grading system to assess the 4 Cs - a system which is easier to comprehend compared to GIA's grading system. In reality, AGS even goes the additional step by relating their 0-10 ranking scale to various other types of rating. As an example, the conventional VS1 diamond quality rating is a 3 on the AGS Ruby Top Quality Document.
Ruby Coverage - The Drawbacks
1. Diamond grading is not standardized or controlled as well as therefore you may encounter rate 2 labs that use looser guidelines to the tier 1 grading laboratories mentioned above. If you purchase a diamond that has actually been rated by a rate 2 laboratory, you might wind up paying extra for a minimal high quality diamond. So as an example, a diamond ranked a "F" in shade at a rate 2 lab could get a G, H, or reduced color rating at a more trustworthy laboratory. The market likewise marks down rubies graded by lower well-known labs by about 15-30% or even more. So either you just purchase a ruby graded by a rate 1 laboratory or you approve that you might be getting a lower top quality ruby compared to just what is stated on the record if that diamond is graded by a lower known laboratory.
2. Many large chain stores have huge contracts with minimal recognized laboratories with "softer" diamond grading standards. Several of these softer labs placed "suggested substitute values" on the lab records - worths which are greater than exactly what shops plans offer the rubies for. So a salesman in a chain store might say to you, "Consider the good deal you are getting here. We are selling you this ruby involvement ring for $2500 but the record states that the suggested substitute worth is $4000." Wow - exactly what an offer - NOT! This is why it is much better that you rely on just independent tier 1 labs.
Also remember that respectable diamond grading reports are not evaluations and don't use appraisal figures. Ruby evaluations are frequently grossly filled with air as well as are not something you'll want to count on.
3. Diamond records are filled with disclaimers that define that nothing is "certified" or assured which the laboratories are not liable for errors. In truth, the GIA provides a please note of types on their website pertaining to making use of words "accredit." The web site says:
"It is wrong to state that students, grads, their businesses, or specific gems are "certified" by GIA. The Gemological Institute of The U.S.A. does not license anyone or anything. Neither a student nor a graduate that has actually been granted a certification or diploma, neither a treasure which has actually been rated or recognized by GIA has been licensed by GIA".
So it is feasible that you the consumer is left holding the bag should an inaccuracy in a report is later found. Courts have actually often ruled that vendors, not laboratories, are in charge of such mistakes. Why? Since the laboratories showed ahead of time that their records could not be held responsible.
Luckily, there are a couple means to provide on your own a lot more buyer protection:
A. You might fly to India where jewelry experts use a lifetime buyback plan to their consumers. Also expensive to fly?
B. You could discover one of the 20% people jewelry experts that sell fully adhered rubies. These are diamonds that are marketed with life time damage, life time trade-in and lifetime buyback plans.
C. Not as excellent a remedy as acquiring a totally bound diamond yet you can acquire a diamond that features a real "certification" as well as not a report. "Qualified rubies do have warranties" albeit for shorter durations.
Qualification Some sellers refer to a "ruby record" as a "qualified diamond" however practically this is not fix. From a lawful standpoint, a ruby record is a just an experienced point of view though in reality, facets of a ruby rating record are not just opinions.
For instance, a diamond's carat weight (weight) can be accurately determined along with its cut quality by gauging its optical performance or by referring to a computer version. A certificate on the other hand is a statement of fact - a document for which the provider approves legal duty and also will make restitution to the customer for blunders.
Some leading ruby grading laboratories use both records and also certificates. AGS provides Diamond Top quality Records (non-certified records) as well as Ruby High quality Certificates. Diamond High quality Certificates are prepared exclusively for AGS retail jewelry experts and also uses guaranties from getting involved American Gem Culture member stores.
GCAL certifies it's ruby grading likewise. Its 100% money-back assurance policy is valid for a period of two years from the day on the relevant certificate. This plan guarantees the precision of the cut, shade as well as clarity qualities and also the carat weight.
A record or certification must will have a number on it that may or might not be inscribed on a ruby. You will certainly be able to enter that number on the internet site of the accrediting laboratory to check a report's legitimacy.
Aspects Of A Diamond Grading Record Ruby grading records are always progressing however certain component should continue to be the exact same. As an example, the:
The Report #. This number is provided and recorded in a laboratory's record and also may or could not be inscribed on a ruby's girdle. You can get in the report number on a rating lab's website to inspect the authenticity of the ruby top quality report or to obtain even more information about the ruby. Shape & Aspect Design: This is the synopsis and also the cutting style made use of for the facet plan. There are 3 basic element styles - "dazzling cut, step cut and blended cutting design" and also 12 fundamental forms which consist of notables such as rounded brilliant and also princess cut" diamonds.
Measurements: This refers to dimension (not weight) of a ruby. Dimension includes measurements such as size, size, weight and diameter. A dimension is typically listed to the hundredth of a millimeter. Dimensions play a massive duty in exactly how a ruby sparkles.
Carat weight Weight: The weight of a diamond is measured to the hundredth of a carat weight and also some even offer such measure to the thousandth of a carat (1.123 ct.). Carat is the most objective and the simplest to recognize of the 4Cs because all one has to do is weight the stone. Shade Quality: This informs you the degree of color absence in the ruby. The less shade the higher the quality.
Diamonds are commonly graded from D-Z; the closer to "D" the whiter the ruby. You should never ever see diamond shade array such as (G-H, I-J-K, and so forth) on a diamond record. You ought to just see color ranges on assessments for rocks that are installed.
Clearness Quality: Virtually every diamond has actually interior blemishes called inclusions and also outside imperfections called imperfections. A ruby is rated inning accordance with the size, type, place as well as quantity of these imperfections.
Clarity grades range from Perfect (FL) - Consisted Of. Labs use a couple specialists to grade the clearness of a diamond in order to think of a much more accurate analysis.
Cut Grade: A lot more recent diamond records include a cut quality for standard round brilliant diamonds. Cut takes right into consideration the sparkle, fire and also scintillation of the diamond. Cut grade ranges from Superb - Poor.
Various other aspects you could stumble upon on a diamond report include the polish, symmetry, fluorescence as well as percentage. Equipped with this details, you are better able to make an analysis of the top quality of diamond that is mounted in an engagement ring.