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Diamonds
By Natalie Inger
Blood Diamonds are African diamonds that have been mined, traded or sold by militant rebel forces in parts of Southern and West Africa. The name “Blood Diamond” indicates that there has been a certain level of bloodshed associated with the retrieval of the said diamond in question.
Blood Diamonds have been a disastrous...
In the lifestyles of the rich and famous, anything goes. That is why celebrities take the cake when it comes to inventing the latest fashion frenzies and inspiring the coolest new trends on the scene.
Celebrities have virtually no restrictions in expressing themselves. They have the freedom to pick whatever jewelry suits them best; compliments...
By Nathalie Fiset
A pearl diamond earring is a classy gift that contains two different elements: the flash of the diamond and the quiet beauty of the pearl. This contrasting combination has been a very popular choice for jewelry and while it has been used for many years, each time, it is still a knockout. If you’re planning to buy pearl and...
By David Cowley
The first wave of gem-quality manufactured diamonds hit the market late in 2003. Man-made diamonds is nothing new and the technology has been available since the mid 19th century. Small diamond crystals were created for industrial purposes such as grinding wheels, drill bits and saw blades. What is new is that a Florida based...
By James Greene
Diamonds are a precious type of stone which can be purchased through a variety of mediums. Some choose to go to their local jewelry stores to browse the selection in order to make a purchase whereas others tend to look to less mainstream methods to acquire a diamond. Estate diamonds purchased through the second hand market are an...
By James Chartwell
The incentive to create man made diamonds resulted from the desire of scientists and researchers to improve technology at a much lower cost than expensive mined diamonds. Valued for their brilliance and luster, diamonds are also extremely hard and durable. A cheaper, more readily available solution like man made diamonds would...
By Bo Carpenter
Diamonds and gold are precious materials and after investing so much in purchasing them, it is important to clean them in a way that will retain and enhance their original beauty. If you are not sure about how to do it, I would like to present some basic maintenance tips for diamond and gold jewelry.
Hand lotions, hair styling...
By Natalie Inger
While precious gems have been uncovered across the vast plains of the North American continent from New York to California, the diamond mining industry in this part of the world in particular was historically restricted to Arkansas and Colorado.
Between 1907 and 1933, near the small mining town of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, more...
By David Cowley
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The Earth Star was found in the Jagersfontein Mine in 1967. It was cut from a raw stone of about 248.9 carats into a Pear shaped stone weighing 111.59 carats. At the time it was considered the largest faceted brown diamond in the world. This particular stone shows a degree of brilliance that is not...
