This June, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her 60th anniversary as the reigning queen of 16 sovereign states with a Diamond Jubilee. The event is sure to be nothing less than royal, as it marks the first Diamond Jubilee since Queen Victoria’s in 1897 and the second in all of UK History. In addition to [...]
A necklace bearing five Mughal empire pendant diamonds with emerald drops has recently been offered up at a private sale for a price tag of $20 million. The necklace, called the “Mirror Diamond,” is a prime example of the highly sought after colorless rough diamonds discovered in India during the height of the Mughal Empire. [...]
One of the world’s oldest and most storied diamonds is expected to sell for up to $4 million at a Sotheby’s auction next month. The 400-year-old “Beau Sancy” weighs in at 34.98 carats, and the rare pear cut diamond is currently on display in Paris. From Paris, it will move to London and Zurich, before [...]
If regulators approve the products, diamonds could soon become commoditized in a similar vein to gold, silver, and other precious metals. Transforming the status of diamonds to a commodity would be the result of the introduction of exchange traded funds based on the obscure market. An ETF could be a diamonds’ best friend or worst [...]
Throughout history, diamonds have been used in the most luxurious pieces of jewelry, but nowadays, researchers are using them for a radically different purpose. A team of researchers from California has built a quantum computer in a diamond, demonstrating the functionality of solid-state quantum computers. The computer includes protection against "decoherence," a type of [...]
Diamonds have been viewed as a hot commodity all throughout history, and in current times, it seems that they are more popular than ever. Demand and stock prices for the rare gem are high, despite the wavering economy. Diamonds are incredibly difficult to mine for, and especially rare specimens can sell for millions. However, jewelry [...]
They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and many men have the tendency to take this phrase literally. Throughout a relationship a woman can amass a large collection of diamond jewelry. Men give diamonds for engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and even as apology gifts. But what happens when the relationship is over? Jewels [...]
The diamond is an enduring symbol for elegance, luxury, refinement, riches, and grace. We use diamonds to represent everlasting love, wealth, fame, fortune, and the sparkling moments in our lives. The monetary value of a diamond can reach exorbitant amounts, but the symbolic value is infinite. It’s no surprise that the diamond shows up again [...]
Heist movies have been one of the most prominent Hollywood genres since their inception in the early 1930’s, and continue to be a favorite among moviegoers today. Movies like Ocean’s 11 and The Italian Job feature a slick and ingenious cast of loveable criminals attempting a daring theft that leaves the audience breathlessly enjoying the [...]
