Uncut Diamonds

The word diamond comes from the Ancient Greek term “adamas,” meaning and indestructible and unconquerable. Diamonds have been used by humans for almost 4,000 years. Initially, uncut diamonds were found along riverbeds. The water slowly polished the stones and made them similar to what they are today. They may not have the brilliance and luster [...]

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These days, the options in diamonds have changed. Several years ago, everyone wanted a yellow diamond. Right now, everyone wants a pink diamond. One thing that will remain a constant is that white diamonds are classic. The simple beauty of white diamonds is glamorous. They will always be girl’s best friend.
There are so many jewelry [...]

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One of the traits of diamonds from Sierra Leone so special is that they are not supposed to be available, since the United Nations put an embargo on their export in 2001. Since the mid-1990’s, many of the diamonds were used to fund the Revolutionary United Front in their battles against the legitimate government of [...]

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Knowing how to tell the difference between real and fake diamonds can you save you a lot of money in the long run. There are many ways, available to ordinary people, which will detect a fake diamond from a real one. Some of these tests require everyday items, or special equipment while others can be [...]

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If you are looking for the right ring for the one you love, visit blue nile diamonds online store. Blue nile diamonds is one of the most trusted online stores when it comes to jewelries and diamonds. The good thing about blue nile diamonds engagement rings is that there are not just beautifully crafted, they [...]

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When preparing for the things that you are going to wear for you wedding, do not forget to get some diamonds and pearls. Diamonds and pearls are gems that are traditionally used during weddings because they symbolize stability and faithfulness. Diamonds in particular symbolizes eternity. Being the hardest piece of stone in the planet, a [...]

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When a person owns a diamond it gives him or her sense of status, feeling of being wealthy as well as symbolizes eternal love. However, you may be surprised to learn that these very diamonds also stand for bloodshed, anarchy and genocide, and there are many conflict diamonds that are synonymous of Africa’s killing fields. [...]

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In the early 1990’s the world market for diamonds was such that rebel forces found they could sell rough stones on the world stage and use the proceeds to fund revolutionary wars. Fighting in Sierra Leone, Angola, Liberia and the Ivory Coast, all filled with vast mine fields, the history of blood diamonds got its [...]

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Why should women be the only ones to wear a diamond after a wedding? Sure, there are diamond rings for men, but many would argue that the clear stones are much too feminine. Thanks to the growing popularity of colored diamonds, even the most leather-clad, Harley-riding executive can now wear a diamond without [...]

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Once thought inferior, yellow diamonds are no longer the “black sheep” of the diamond family. The increase in their popularity can be linked to many factors including the recent instances of high society celebrities excitingly and brazenly showing off their own yellow colored stones, the public gaining the knowledge that yellow diamonds are very rare, [...]

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