May 13
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Most individuals know that diamonds are available in a wide variety of different colors. In fact, natural diamonds can be found in almost any color that is imaginable. Some of the rarest types of diamonds are the blue and pink varieties, while the most common of the colored gemstones are the black and brown diamonds. The term “common” is used loosely when it comes to describing colored diamonds. Continue reading »
May 13
Over the years, all types of items have been created with diamonds, some traditional and some not so traditional. In addition to traditional pieces such as jewelry, other items of interest have included diamond studded bras, tiaras, shoes, and now, a cricket ball! Although it sounds bizarre, there is in fact a diamond-studded cricket ball in existence. Continue reading »
May 12
The Kerala province located along India’s southwest coast is a charming and exotic place to visit, and now it’s the ideal vacation destination for diamond lovers, too. India based diamond jewelry manufacturer and retailer Sunny Diamonds recently launched Diamond Tourism packages. This concept was conceived by Sunny Diamonds’ CEO, P. P. Sunny. The idea is, offer a free vacation in exchange for the purchase of diamonds. Continue reading »
May 12
The Lucara Diamond Corporation in Vancouver, British Columbia, has begun to get results from their latest diamond endeavor. The Mothae Diamond Project is taking place in Lesotho, Africa. The processing of three bulk samples is complete and has yielded 267 diamonds. The total weight of these diamonds is 132.31 carats. Of the 267 diamonds nine are more than 2 carats with the largest stone being over 8 carats. These are the first of the results from the sampling program that took place in March. Continue reading »
May 09
Diamonds are more fashionable and accessible than ever these days, and everyone from celebrities to high school students enjoy sporting them in their favorite ways. Today you can choose from diamond studded electronic gadgets, mobile telephones, or your choice of diamond jewelry fashions. One diamond accessory that continues to grow in popularity with both men and women across all ages and social classes is the diamond watch. Continue reading »
May 09
A nanodiamond can be created by detonating TNT and RDX and then gathering the remaining soot. This idea is that pure nanodiamond can be produced by the detonation of a diamond blend and will then form by chemical purification. Continue reading »
May 08
Unfortunately, while many beautiful diamonds come out of countries such as South Africa, with new technology, faux diamonds are on the rise. Because it is so hard to tell some of the real diamonds from the fake ones, there is also concern over counterfeit diamonds. The last thing a person wants is to spend good money on what is believed to be a valuable diamond only to discover it is counterfeit. Continue reading »
May 08
While wearing diamonds for engagement rings is a relatively new trend (in fact it wasn’t even common before the 1930s) the history of diamonds is a rather lengthy one. In fact, the natural formation of diamonds dates back to billions of years ago, and that’s just the diamonds that mankind can find on the surface of the earth. The formation of diamonds is not an easy process. It requires very specific conditions, since in order to form the carbon bearing materials must be exposed to a high-pressure atmosphere, but at a low temperature range. This type of atmosphere is only available in the lithospheric mantle below stable continental plates or at the site of a meteorite strike. Continue reading »
May 07
Hollywood is always surprising us with trends or publicity stunts that would be seen nowhere else in the world. People wearing fur belts, animal instinct designer shoes, or a 50’s chic evening gown are all just a part of Hollywood glamour. In addition to the traditional diamonds seen in watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and hair accessories, another trend has made a definite statement. Continue reading »
May 07
Thanks to the development of innovative technology that finally evolved in the 1990s to commercial-scale usability, there’s a new way to obtain diamonds today. This doesn’t involve synthetically creating diamonds, or extracting diamonds from deeper land mass sources. Diamonds are now coming from marine sources at both shallow and deep depths. Continue reading »
