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The discovery of diamonds in 1867 in the Cape Colony of South Africa had a profound effect on the world’s supply of diamonds. For the ten years following the discovery a once extremely rare material became more accessible to Western society. Volcanoes were discovered as the source for diamonds. South Africa remains at the top of the industry as the primary diamond producer but other famous mines are loacted in other areas.

In North America the oldest and most famous diamond mine is the Crater of Diamonds. It is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. In 1906, John Wesley Huddleston bought the… Continue reading The Best Diamond Mines...

If you are looking to buy that special someone an engagement ring or a ring to show how much you care you should first be knowledgeable about diamonds. By knowing some basics about diamonds you can make a smart choice which will also fit into your budget. The more you know about diamonds the better you will be at the finding a high quality diamond at a reasonable price. The four C’s you should be familiar with when shopping for diamonds are carat weight, clarity, color, and cut. These are the things they use to obtain the value of the… Continue reading Understanding Diamonds...

The Birth of Your Ring

Purchasing an engagement ring is something that most folkes will only want to do once in a lifetime. However, buying an diamond engagement ring is a bit more complicated than buying a new pair of shoes or even a new car. Potential buyers have to get a firm grasp on not only the measured qualities of a diamond, but also the taste of the intended recipient. The buyer must then figure out how to make those two things meet at a cost which is within the buyer’s budget. To put… Continue reading Size Means Everything with a Ring...

We all think that we know what we want, that is until we get it we see that perhaps its not. Before one makes a purchase of anything they need to see if it is what they are looking for. This is where consideration n research come in. Diamond pendant are very famous and lots of people are searching for a large number on the pendant’s they like to by for themselves or as a gift for someone else.

Finding the right diamond heart pendantcan be easy or even hard depending if you know what you are looking… Continue reading Dealing With Diamond Heart Pendant...

The Kimberley Process is an initiative by governments, industry leaders and civil societies to curtail the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds whose profits are used by rebel movements to fund wars against governments. These illicit stones have fueled devastating conflicts in countries such as Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) imposes strict requirements on its members to enable them to certify shipments of rough diamonds are “conflict free.”

The United Nations in 1997 placed Angola under sanctions which forbid countries from buying diamonds from… Continue reading Why we use the Kimberley Process...

You need to know that buying diamond jewelry takes some skill, whether you are expecting peculiarly for blue diamond jewelry or any other type. Sure you can just buy whatever pieces you think are pretty to the eye and which you like looking at, but you want to make sure that you are getting the best value for your money, getting pieces that are authentic and not cheap knock offs.

There are a few basic guidelines that you should stick to when you are shopping for diamond jewelry, to make sure that you come out of this all with the… Continue reading Four C's Of Diamond Jewelry...

The internet is a place where you can buy almost anything and everything with the best prices using some coupons. Good jewelry is no exception. Wheter it is gold, platinum, silver, gemstones, diamonds, or pearls that you are looking for, you will find them on the internet my suggestion will be to search on google and you will find a lot of stores. Most people are hesitant to buy jewelry online because of the belief that something so precious should not just be seen in pictures, but should actually be seen by the naked eye. However, for those who do… Continue reading A mixture of Internet And Jewelry Diamonds...

So you are going to purchase a beautiful pair of diamond earrings for that special woman in your life. Regardless of the reason for the gift—be it a holiday, a birthday, or an anniversary—buying diamond earrings for your special someone is a great idea. Any woman will love to add another pair of earrings to her collection. However, you might be wondering what type of diamond earrings to purchase for her. There are countless different types of diamond earrings to purchase, and the sheer amount of variety can be overwhelming! Types Of Diamond Earrings Available There… Continue reading Finding The Perfect Diamond Earrings...

Diamonds are the hardest element in this planet. This along with their great beauty has made diamonds one of the more costly luxuries on earth. Many people covet this precious gem and many opt to get a fake diamond due to financial restraints. There are many different kinds of fake diamonds. A fake diamond earring may be easy to spot, especially if this is made of glass or crystal. On the other hand, there are now many different advances in technology that has permitted the manufacture of a fake diamond which is not as easy to spot. This… Continue reading Investing In A Fake Diamond Earring...

Diamonds are a great investment since their prices usually go up and up. Many parents who can afford to give their baby a diamond earring usually invest in this kind of jewelry for future and present use. A baby diamond earring has certain requirements for the baby to actually wear it. Size And Design Choosing a baby diamond earring needs to be done carefully to avoid the loss of the jewelry and the injury of the baby. Ideally, a baby diamond earring should be a stud earring made of gold about 14 karats and above. Stud… Continue reading Choosing A Baby Diamond Earring...