Diamonds
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Famous Black Diamonds
No 1. Black Amsterdam Diamond When found in the mine, this rough diamond was...
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Chameleon Diamonds, a rare gift of nature
The fascinating thing is that the stones are actually not very rare. But nevertheless, we still know very little about them. Research about Chameleon diamonds is only something of the...
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Tanzanite, a rare gift of nature
Practical information about tanzanite With a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale is tanzanite suitable to wear in jewelry. But we recommend being careful to bump it. The gem...
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Origin of Black Diamonds
In this article, I explain a little bit about where black diamonds come from and how they form. Black diamonds sparkle much less than their white counterparts. But they do give a unique...
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Famous Emerald Diamond Rings
Jennifer Lopez just got engaged and showed us her big beautiful diamond emerald engagement ring. Alex Rodriques is not the first to pop the question with an emerald cut diamond....
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Top 5 most famous Diamonds
Every time we see someone wearing a huge diamond, we tend to gasp. This top 5 most famous diamonds known to mankind will surely make you rub your eyes too. Yes,...
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Diamond Carat Size
Some people prefer big diamonds, others fancy a more subtle shiny rock to adorn their finger, ears or neck. Each and every one of us is unique, just like diamonds...
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Diamond Anatomy
Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. But they still have a lot in common. Because all diamonds have a certain number of physical characteristics. Or in other words: they...
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Diamonds as an Investment
Making your money grow through investment is a good idea. The question is: what to invest in? One of the first things that you may think of is real estate...
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The Princess Cut Diamond
Although the Princess cut is often placed in engagement rings, it looks great in all jewelry because of its versatility. The Princess is beautiful in diamond rings, bracelets, earrings and...
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Top 5 most expensive diamonds: No. 1 – The Koh-I-Noor
The most expensive diamond in the world is The Koh-I-Noor. This is an oval 109 carat diamond with a weight of 21.6 grams. It’s the main diamond of the British...
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Top 5 most expensive diamonds: No. 2 – The Sancy
The Sancy is a light yellow diamond of 55.23 carats. This “Pale Yellow” diamond appears almost white and fluorescents even a little pinkish. The Sancy is one of the first...
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Top 5 most expensive diamonds: No. 3 – The Cullinan Diamond
The third place in the Top 5 of most expensive diamonds in the worlds goes to the Cullinan Diamond. This diamond nowadays weighs 530.20 carats. Its current value is 400...
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Top 5 most expensive diamonds: No. 4 – Blue Hope Diamond
The Blue Hope Diamond is a gorgeous blue stone with a fascinating history. Nowadays, this diamond weighs 45,52 carat and is worth $250 million dollars. The story of this blue...
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Top 5 most expensive diamonds: No. 5 - De Beers Centenary Diamond
They speak to the imagination and break many records at auctions. Of the millions of carats that people find every year, a few of them are really special. The most...
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8 Quick and Easy Ways to Tell if a Diamond is Real or Fake
Are you wondering whether your boyfriend, fiancé or husband bought you a real diamond ring or a fake one? Or have you been in business with a shady diamond trader?...
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Diamond Color Scale
Diamonds come in almost every color imaginable. Most rare colors like pink, blue and popping yellow are highly-priced. We call these ‘fancy’ colored diamonds. But the most well-known diamond color...
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What are brown diamonds
What is a brown diamond? Around 15% of the mined diamonds is brown. Initially, brown diamonds were not very popular. Because of the reduced sparkle, brown diamonds were mainly used...
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What is a VVS diamond
Diamond quality To understand what VVS means, first I have to tell you about the diamond quality. Diamonds come in all sorts, shapes, and prices. The quality of a diamond...
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The Oval Cut Diamond
The timeless brilliant is the most common diamond cut for engagement rings. This is of course because of the beautiful sparkling and the fame of this round cut. For those...
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The Asscher Cut Diamond
The Asscher Cut is one of the most popular diamond shapes. It is a diamond shape from the Netherlands and has 74 facets. We compare this cut often to a square...
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The Story of Blood Diamonds
Despite many treaties, collaborations and other desperate attempts to ban them, blood diamonds still exist. For consumers, retailers, wholesalers, and producers, it is wise to stay as far away as...
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Why Red Diamonds are so Rare
Pure white diamonds, also known as colorless diamonds, are very rare. Even scarcer are colored diamonds. Often jewelry makers use colored gemstones in their pieces. But colored diamonds are absolutely...
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Dresden Green Diamond
For centuries, many people believed The Dresden Green Diamond was a symbol of good luck and fortune. It is the largest green diamond in the world. But it is also...