Diamonds are unquestionably one of the most coveted items in the world. In addition to their vast usefulness in mining and other heavy industries, they are also one of the most commonly used items in engagement and anniversary rings, and are synonymous with class and sophistication. One of the reasons why diamonds are so in…
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Military body armor will continue seeing design fluctuations just like changes in weaponry and technology will also see advancements. These advancements are about to see some more headway, according to what some experts are saying in the area of body armor. One of the greatest benefits to the advancements of body armor’s designs in addition…
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Diamonds are loved and valued the world over. Taking proper care of your diamonds is the best way of making them last longer. Here are a few tips that any diamond owner in Boca Raton can follow to give your diamonds that extra shine.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit association that is recognized around the world as the most trusted source for accurate gemstone grading. GIA’s mission is to “protect all buyers and sellers of gemstones maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality.” GIA’s diamond and gem grading reports allow customers and jewelers to…
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Reasons for buying and having jewelry may vary but if you are lacking in ideas as to why you need to have some bling in your life here are some of the ten that caught our attention Unique like love and friendship Every luxury watch and jewelry piece is unique just as your individual relationships…
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Are Brown Diamonds Real Mined Diamonds? Scientists have researched the origin of brown colored diamonds. Brown diamonds, recently but successfully marketed as “Chocolate Diamonds” by LeVian, have a brown color because of irradiation, nickel impurities and lattice defects. Lattice defects caused by pressure that exceeds tolerance of the crystals’ “yield strength,” causing strain hardening. This…
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The situation happens more frequently that people want to admit. A happy marriage goes on for decades. Then, a husband passes away or the marriage ends, and the wife finds herself with a property, a stack of bills, and a need to get the estate settled as quickly as possible. The statement that diamonds are…
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The Golconda Diamond Known as the “Golconda Diamond“, this stunning gem cashed in at a whopping $10.9 million at a recent Christie’s auction located in New York City. According to Forbes, ” The final jewelry auction of the year for Christie’s ended with the sale of a rare 52.58-carat, D-color, internally flawless Golconda diamond for…
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Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like us you’ve been shopping since Black Friday (online, of course, safe from hordes of crazed deal seekers). We prefer to minimize our risk of holiday shopping injuries – think sprained wrist from rapid clicking on 1st Dibs instead of broken toes from a race…
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If you’re in the market for a natural pink diamond, now might be the time to act. The Argyle Diamond mine that yields more than 90 percent of the world’s supply is rumored to close in 2020. In fact, the cost of colorful diamonds is rising across the board as collectors scramble to invest in…
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Diamonds are one of the most magnificent items money can buy. Every year, diamonds capture the hearts and minds of millions of men and women around the world. Diamonds have become synonymous with the institution of marriage, and there are a myriad of diamond ring styles for everyone from the working class to Hollywood superstars.…
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With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s natural to want to look your best for upcoming family engagements and holiday festivities. Having the right attire is part of looking good for family and friends, to include elegant jewelry pieces that will make you stand out in the crowd. Having limited finances to work…
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Tuesday saw a record number of weddings, even if it had not a work day. According to the Los Angeles Times, 3,320 couples tied the knot in contrast to the 371 on the second Tuesday of November last year. That’s because brides, looking for a way to make their wedding stand out from all the…
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When you’ve reached celebrity status, you’ve earned the right to have — and wear — the best of the best. That’s why we all take notice when our favorite celebrities happily announce their pending nuptials… and show us their bling! Here, we’ll show you just a few of the recent celebrity engagement rings we’ve seen;…
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The L’Incomparable Necklace — Ineffable Beauty In October, the JewelFest in Singapore showcased the most expensive, and perhaps most beautiful, necklace in the world. Asthetics are subjective (beauty is in the eye of the beholder and so on and so forth), but price tags are represent objective, empirical value. The combination of world-class diamonds set…
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