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You don’t have to use a diamond clarity chart to determine the diamond clarity of a diamond, but you are going to need to realize the importance of diamond clarity and how this is going to affect your shopping for any diamond piece. This is actually one of the four C’s that you are going to have to consider if you are trying to shop for a piece of diamond jewelry.

Besides diamond clarity there is cut, color and carat weight of the diamond that you are going to need to take into consideration here to make sure… Continue reading How Does Diamond Clarity Affect A Diamond Jewelry ?...

Long before pharmacy’s were dolling out pills like they were free lottery tickets, Mother Nature was providing a cure for what ails you and probably doing a much better job. In addition to herbs and natural remedies, Semi precious stones and their potential healing properties has been well-documented through the passage of time. Historically, semi precious stones have been used primarily for healing and spiritual rituals. In modern times the significance of semi precious stones and their potential healing properties has been lost somewhat as gems tend to be used more to enhance physical beauty and appearance. But… Continue reading Haute couture and long life semi precious stones....

Peridot is the contemporary birthstone for August, and in addition to being used in August birthstone jewelry is the gemstone designated to celebrate the sixteenth wedding anniversary. This particular stone is a type of olivine which is a blend of two minerals, foylite and forsterite. It’s still quite uncertain where the word peridot comes from, whether it is from the French word which means unclear, peritot, or the word for gem in Arabic, faridat. Whatever the case may be the gem was called peridot firstly by the French sometime in the 18th century. Before then… Continue reading August Birthstone Jewelry - The Peridot...

Neptune’s realm has bequeathed the rest of nature with its most precious treasure found in the warm seas of French Polynesia.   Most people commonly call it the black pearl or the Tahitian pearl as it is distinctly labeled to portray its immense splendor. Many stories and songs have been told and sang to praise it, astonishing people who have seen its unique beauty. The Tahitian pearls are a creation by the best of what the Pacific can offer.  It is the molded flawlessly from sand by the large black-lipped oyster or the Pinctada Margaritifera. It is… Continue reading Her Highness, the Tahitian Pearl...

The unpredictable waters of the South Pacific, Neptune’s realm, have produced a precious wonder from nature.   It is the black pearl, as most people would call it, or the Tahitian pearl as what it is aptly named to define its great beauty. Songs and poems have been written and stories have been passed from generations to generations, all in praise of its unrivaled splendor. The Tahitian pearls are a creation by the best of what the Pacific can offer.  The huge Pinctada Margaritifera or the black-lipped oyster sculpts it perfectly from sand. It is, in fact… Continue reading Tahitian Pearl, the Queen of Pearls...

Black diamond is one of the most exclusive diamonds ever, as a lot of people now strive to obtain it as a collection of their jewelry. As you know that some people love the recent fashion that help their performance anyway. These latest fashion are able to be said as cutting edge, trendy or probably bizarre. So, you can state that black diamond is one of the modern jewelry that is Unique, elegant, and still up-to-date. When it comes to the fashion statements, you are going to probably keep in mind about spiked hair, extreme colored highlights, revealing clothes, etc… Continue reading Black Diamond - The Most Bizarre Diamond Ever!...

Diamond stud earrings go with everything from a slinky top to nice jeans and a top. Depending on what size of studs you select, you can have a look that is elegant,or preppy and understated. They have been called “the small gem of the jewelry world, and each lady’s jewellery wardrobe should have at least one pair. Though diamond stud earrings are some of the least dear pieces of diamond jewellery, there are ways you can save a lot of cash on this purchase. The first way to reduce the cost of your diamond stud earrings is to get the… Continue reading Learn About Loose Diamonds for Sale...

Unfortunately, some believe these famous prizes may carry their own price for ownership. Looking back at the first appearance and their subsequent journeys has put a question in the minds of the superstitious as to whether loose diamonds are cursed or not. There is some debate to this day. While myth may be debunked by history, the legend, for many of these gems, lives on. But be careful of a engagement ring, espcially if the diamond looks too good to be true.

Koh-i-Noor Diamond

The Koh-i-Noor Diamond, though perhaps not the most famous of the six… Continue reading Cursed Diamonds from the World...

Understanding Gem Weights And Clarity:

Diamond Gems are measured in Carat Weight. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a diamond is referred to as four grains, this also means that it is a one carat diamond.

The word Carat comes from the word carob. A carob is a bean that grows on a tree in the Mediterranean. In times past, if a diamond weighed the same as a carob bean, it was one carob, or one carat.

However, in the far east, where Carob trees do not grow, rice was used to measure the weight of a… Continue reading Gem Weights And Clarity...

Diamonds are the iconic symbol of engagement and betrothal but it is has not always been the case.  Throughout history, different cultures have placed different value and interpretation on the beauty and brilliance of one of the rarest, but most sought after precious stones. Let’s dispel a modern myth immediately; the vast majority of diamonds are mined not to go on your finger or into a piece of jewelry, but to be fixed on the end of drill bit or other industrial use.Diamond is one of the hardest substances known to man - which means that no matter… Continue reading Things To Know About Diamonds...