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The Entrepreneurial Spirit

One of the greatest cultural traditions in the United States is our everlasting entrepreneurial spirit. At some point in our lives each of us has probably owned and operated a 25-cent lemonade stand, hosted a local bake sale, or taken part in any other small venture along those lines. Think of all the fond memories [...]

By |2021-11-11T05:05:12+00:00February 22nd, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Diamonds: A Timeless Commodity

For over 3,000 years diamonds have been one of the most precious commodities in the world. They were originally traded in India—the location of the first diamond mine—due to their ability to refract light. Gem handlers would sell diamonds that were later used both as decoration, and as a talisman to ward off evil. The [...]

By |2022-08-23T09:36:20+00:00February 22nd, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments

A Diamond is Forever Until It’s Over

In 1965 Gary Lewis and the Playboys sang, “This diamond ring doesn’t shine for me anymore.  This diamond ring doesn’t mean what it did before.”  Their performance of “This Diamond Ring” on The Ed Sullivan Show shot the band to super-stardom.  The lyrics about a diamond ring losing its meaning after the end of a [...]

By |2021-11-11T06:04:01+00:00November 18th, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments

With This Diamond Ring, You Can Get Cash!

Cash for Diamonds plays a starring role in the 2003 hit “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey play characters dating each other to win work bets.  Kate Hudson, who plays Andie Anderson, is using Matthew McConaughey’s character Benjamin Barry to write an article about how women unwittingly cause [...]

By |2022-08-23T09:52:39+00:00November 18th, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Cash for Diamonds in the Rough Economy

The biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression has left many victims in its wake.  Corporate profits have been robust mainly as a result of slashing labor costs, and consumer demand has been sluggish from the resulting high unemployment.  The financial markets have been in turmoil with the impending collapse of the euro due to [...]

By |2021-11-08T05:49:32+00:00November 8th, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The 5 Cs of Diamond Quality That Lead To Cash!

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 [...]

By |2021-11-11T06:16:11+00:00November 8th, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Engagement Heartbreak: Who Keeps the Diamond Ring?

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 [...]

By |2022-11-16T00:06:22+00:00October 18th, 2011|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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