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DiamondsCelebrity Jewelry: Today's Hottest Starlet's Inspire the Latest TrendsCelebrity JewelryIn 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 their personality; or even makes a statement. Celebrity jewelry ranges from gaudy to tasteful, from decadent to elegant, from modest to extreme. Estate Diamonds - Can I Purchase a Quality Diamond in the Second Hand Market?Estate Diamonds - Can I Purchase a Quality Diamond in the Second Hand Market? 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 additional way to look for diamonds which some individuals tend to prefer. This may be due to the desire to purchase a diamond which has been passed through the generations or perhaps the consumer is simply looking to acquire the best deal possible on the purchase of this type of gemstone. Whatever the reason may be, those who wish to buy estate diamonds on the second hand market may wonder if they will be able to do so and still get a top-notch quality diamond. The History of North American Diamond MinesThe History of North American Diamond Mines 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. BLOOD DIAMONDSBLOOD DIAMONDSBy 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 source of murder and mutilation—particularly in the West African country of Sierra Leone and the South African country of Angola. Choosing Pearl and Diamond EarringsChoosing Pearl and Diamond Earrings 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. World Famous Diamonds (5)World Famous Diamonds 5
How To Safely Clean Your Diamond and Gold JewelryHow To Safely Clean Your Diamond and Gold Jewelry
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. Diamonds And The Computer IndustryDiamonds And The Computer Industry 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 company can now produce rough 3-carat gem-quality diamonds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at a cost of less than $100 dollars. History of Man Made DiamondsHistory of Man Made Diamonds 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 be a boon to both the world of gemstones and the world of technology. Attempts to find that cheaper, more readily available solution have occurred for years. In fact, man made diamonds history truly began over a century ago. 
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