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Archive for November, 2006

Loose Diamonds For Sale

Monday, November 20th, 2006

With the increase of diamond shops and jewelry stores, purchasing top quality loose diamonds for sale is easier than it ever was. There are currently many diamond shops and jewelry stores to choose from. The establishment of the virtual market on the Internet also makes shopping for the perfect diamond not only an enjoyable and […]

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Why You Should Always Get A Diamond Certificate Before Buying A Diamond

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Diamond grading reports are certificates issued from the Gemological Institute of America which is an independent third party laboratory specializing in grading these precious stones. I suggest that you not buy a gem without one.
The certification from the GIA gives you a written verification of the weight, cut, clarity, and carat of the stone you […]

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Pink Diamonds

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Pink diamonds are same in nature as normal diamonds. Normally, we find traditional, colorless diamonds, but there are also colorful diamonds are found naturally. They have the same structure as normal diamonds. The distinguishing feature of color is added to them due to the presence of certain minerals.
Pink diamonds are most preferred as compared to […]

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How To Clean Your Diamonds Without Damaging Them

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Many of us have diamonds or other jewelry that may need to be cleaned. Our day to day activities cause these items to become dirty and in need of some care. Lotion, soap, and skin oil can cause a film to appear on your jewelry. Even if you don’t wear your jewelry everyday it can […]

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Why The Three Stone Diamond Ring Is So Popular And Desirable

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

All women would like a three stone ring from her partner. The three stone ring was designed by the De Beers Jewelry Company and became an instant classic, setting the jewelry industry on its ear. The three stones signify the message of love to the recipient. The first stone often smaller signifies past love. The […]

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Some Of The Most Common Scams To Avoid When Buying Diamonds

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

It is said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but you need to be careful when you buy them. There are many ways to make a flawed or cheap diamond look better and plenty of unscrupulous people to sell them to you. When you are shopping for a diamond take the time to really […]

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Some Of The Reasons Why You Should Always Insure Your Diamonds

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

Diamonds are a wonderful possession. They can hold many memories of special occasions and memories of the people who gave them, but they also hold a high monetary value. If your diamond is lost, damaged, or stolen, how can you get it replaced? There is no way to replace the memories attached to a diamond […]

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Diamond Rings Through the Years

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

Despite antique designs of diamond rings in the market that copy those that were created in the regency and Victorian period, the diamond ring did not really boom until a decade before the start of the 20th century. This is perhaps because only a few can actually afford to buy diamond rings for themselves. This […]

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Diamond Rings – Teach Yourself

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

Diamond Rings – symbols of love, romance, marriage, affluence, status. The diamond has the greatest refraction and dispersion of light of all the precious stones known to man. It is also the hardest substance known to man, natural or artificial.
Purchasing a diamond ring, for an engagement, a wedding, or as a surprise gift, usually involves […]

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Diamond Colour - Grading System

Friday, November 17th, 2006

The factor of colour is given an importance unequalled in the evaluation of any other gem. By far, most diamond gems appear colourless to the untrained eye and only a few gems display decided hues such as one expects to see in varieties of corundum, for example; these are ‘fancy’ diamonds, very rare and very […]

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