A lot of people simply do not understand what “conflict diamond” means. The term gives the impression that people fought over the gemstones in question, which then became spoils of war. The truth though, is a lot more uncomfortable to stomach, especially for many parties in the global diamond industry: conflict diamonds are not a […]
Several couples who own diamond rings and other pieces of jewelry that contain diamonds are not aware that these fascinating gemstones were first identified and mined in India. In fact, India was the only country where one could find these precious gemstones for several centuries. References about diamonds were found on an ancient Sanskrit manuscript, […]
Clarity is one of the 4 C’s of a diamond and one that describes and determines the value of the gemstone. By definition, clarity means a gem’s relative freedom from blemishes and inclusions – the higher the clarity grade, the lesser will be the flaws in it. While inclusions are located inside the gem, blemishes […]
Couples looking for diamond rings often ask why colored diamonds are so expensive and what makes them unique from other diamonds. Simply put, the amount of colored diamonds that are found on the Earth’s crust is relatively a lot less when compared to other diamonds. So the rarity of such gemstones, along with their unique […]
Engagements are one of the most precious and memorable occasions in the life of all couples since it officially marks their union for eternity. Without any doubts, the diamond engagement rings are the most important things that you must consider when it is about your engagement. After all, it is the symbol of your enduring […]
Artificial Intelligence is now being used all around the globe for a variety of purposes. Most times, it slips under the radar, and a recent survey confirms this – findings say 33% of consumers believe they are currently using AI, while in fact, 77% are actually doing it. Artificial Intelligence is a game-changer in the […]
Colored diamonds are mined from the Earth and can be created in laboratory environments, which mimic the conditions in which they naturally develop. They can be found in virtually any shades of the rainbow, and the Gemological Institute of America lists 27 distinct hues for fancy colored diamonds. The array of diamond hues available allows […]
The process of transforming a rough diamond into a fully polished gemstone is something most customers are not aware of. As you would probably know, most of the gemstones that occur naturally on the earth’s crust are subjected to a number of enhancement processes in order to improve their characteristics and to make them suitable […]
Not all diamonds are of gem-quality; some are considered industrial-grade diamonds. Below are the top three gem-quality rough diamonds ever mined from the Earth. The Cullinan Diamond This is the biggest gem-quality diamond to be found yet, weighing in excess of 3000 carats. It was the miner Thomas Powell, who discovered the diamond from the […]
As you would probably know, diamond mining is one of the leading industries in African countries such as Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa. There are approximately seven diamond mines in South Africa, which means that this African country is one of the leading producers of diamonds in the entire world. The Cullinan Mine in […]
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