Naturally occurring diamonds are created from carbon and the high-pressure high-temperature conditions that exist deep in the earth’s mantle. The compression of carbon over billion-year time spans yields the exquisite minerals, renowned for their luster, hardness, and thermal conductivity. While diamonds may best be known as “a girl’s best friend,” they also play an important [...]
Surprise engagements some of the most romantic moments in all of time. With so many interesting ways to deliver an engagement ring, in the entire history of diamonds, thousands of couples have been engaged in thousands of different ways. In fact, some of the most heartfelt moments in addition to the most compelling and diamond [...]
From its first discovery gold has symbolized wealth and power. Egyptian jewelry is some of the oldest golden jewelry in existence today, though gold didn't become commonplace until Rome began to flourish. Gifts of gold are tokens of love and souvenirs of precious moments. It is a warm and beautiful metal and that's why its [...]
Some of the most romantic proposals across time in the history of diamonds have come from celebrities. One such romantic diamond proposal occurred when NFL linebacker Antonio Pierce proposed to then-model Jocelyn Maldonado. The proposal began with a Manhattan helicopter ride to a romantic dinner where the surprise had been pre-arranged. The diamond engagement ring [...]
Who doesn’t love diamonds? Both men and women enjoy wearing diamond jewelry. Teens are thrilled to get their first diamond studs or their first diamond necklace. Diamond jewelry is an investment—as are loose diamonds. If you own any loose diamonds and you need to trade some in for cash—or if you would like to purchase [...]
You’ve watched the commercials. You’ve seen the advertisements on the Internet. You’ve flipped past the promotions in magazines and in the newspaper. You know that gold and diamond buyers are out there—and that there are plenty of them. So you are curious…should you think about selling your extra gold and diamond jewelry? Here’s a good [...]
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Available in many different cuts, shapes, and sizes, diamonds go well with any outfit. Diamonds can make anyone look beautiful, smart, and rich. Sometimes, though, people need to sell their precious diamonds. Perhaps they need to settle some debts, or maybe they no longer enjoy some of their pieces [...]
Everyone knows what diamonds are, and that diamonds come in all shapes and sizes but if you look at the world’s history of diamonds, some diamonds are clearly more popular than others are for the shape or color desired. In fact, the single most popular diamond is the clear or nearly colorless diamonds everyone is [...]
If you are about to buy an engagement ring, you might want to know a little more information about diamonds before you purchase that ring for the love of your life. While it is true that most girls will love the ring you pick out for her, it is also true that all diamonds are [...]
