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About Michael Vander Eyken

Michael is a Diamond and Jewelry Consultant at Kimberfire – a brilliant way to buy engagement rings, fine jewelry and loose diamonds in Toronto. He graduated from the Jewelry Essentials program and the Gemmology program at George Brown College. Before joining Kimberfire, he worked in fine jewelry sales at some of the biggest names in the diamond jewelry business, such as Birks and Tiffany & Co. As an FCGmA certified gemmologist, he lives and breathes diamonds and gemstones. This shows in his large collection of gemstones and mineral specimens that he keeps at home. On his days off, Michael keeps active on his mountain bike and in the swimming pool.

Entries by Michael Vander Eyken

Diamonds: A Billion Year Journey

January 22, 2017 /0 Comments/in Diamond Education, Diamond Jewelry, Education, Jewelry /by Michael Vander Eyken

Many people own, wear and love diamonds, but few know the incredible story that brought them from the depths of the earth into their jewellery. They are not only the hardest natural substance on earth, but also one of the oldest. Forming deep in the earth’s mantle over 1 billion years ago, with some of […]

Diamond Shapes to Wear and Love

November 27, 2016 /0 Comments/in Diamond Education, Diamond Jewelry, Education /by Michael Vander Eyken

When most people think of diamonds, they immediately picture the round brilliant cut diamond. While this is the most popular shape of diamond available, there are actually many more shapes to choose from. Each of these shapes has their own unique character, and also their own type of sparkle. Round Brilliant Cut – The Classic […]