The Natural History Of Diamonds

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

As many people know, diamonds are formed primarily by intensive pressure. Over along period of time materials including carbon that are exposed to high temperatures and pressure for a prolonged period of time eventually become new and different compounds altogether.

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Diamond Rings For Engagement

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Diamond rings have long been the traditional token of commitment and as such are given as engagement presents to brides to be. In the American and European tradition, an engagement ring is worn by a woman on the ring finger of her left hand. This placement of a diamond engagement ring indicates that she is engaged to be married.

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Buying Loose Diamonds

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Loose diamonds are often sought by those wishing to have custom settings created. Rather than wait for the jeweler to locate the perfect diamond for your custom ring or other jewelry piece, many people strike out on their own in search of the perfect loose diamond source.

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Buying Diamond Earrings Online

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Buying diamond earrings online may sound like a risk, but I’ve had nothing but positive experiences. Instead of sorting through the various wholesale sellers, retail stores and bargain shops on the internet, I go straight to eBay. That’s right, I’ve bought a few different pairs of diamond earrings on eBay and have enjoyed every minute of the experiences.

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The Hottest Diamond Cross Pendants

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Diamond cross pendants are a beautiful way to symbolize your faith as well as your taste in fine diamond jewelry. A diamond cross pendant allows you to display your beliefs in the highest of style. There are several styles and levels of quality to sort through when choosing a diamond cross pendant.

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Diamond Watches: The Most Elegant Of Timepieces

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

I’ve never been one to go for gaudy diamond jewelry, and so I never thought I’d like to own a diamond watch. But then one night at a gathering of friends a long time girlfriend of mine showed me her new diamond watch and I was simply amazed at how understated and elegant a diamond watch can be.

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Wholesale Diamonds Or Marketing Trick?

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

So you want to buy a diamond and find the best deal while maintaining a certain level of quality. When we go online to search for what we need we’re tempted to input search terms such as wholesale or discount in order to uncover the better bargains available through the internet. In the case of diamond shopping we’re most drawn to additional search terms like wholesale because it doesn’t signify a drop in quality.

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Princess Cut Diamonds: A Twist On The Traditional Engagement Ring

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

Love the brilliance of the traditional Round Brilliant Cut that has been the standard diamond engagement ring cut for decades, but want something a little different? You’re not alone. More recently, diamond engagement ring buyers are increasingly turning to princess cut diamonds.

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Colored Diamonds: All Diamonds Have Color

Monday, May 28th, 2007

Though a structurally flawless and chemically pure diamond will have no color and be perfectly transparent, the reality is that nearly all gem-sized diamonds are flawed in some way and are not one hundred percent transparent. With this knowledge it’s easy to see why nearly all diamonds are colored diamonds.

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Types Of Diamond Insurance Policies

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

There are three main types of diamond insurance depending on which state you live in as well as the issuing company. Many diamond insurance policies are very similar but vary according to location, issuing company of the insurance and sometimes even the type of diamonds that are being insured. Strangely enough, all diamond insurance policies are referred to Marine insurance policies.

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