Diamond & Jewelry News, Advice and Prices for Consumers
We know that every guy wants to be original when he pops the question, but sometimes being too original can be dangerous! Londoner, Lefkos Haji, can identify.
When we think of the places where diamond mining occurs, most of us shy away from the whole concept of African diamonds due to our apprehension that we may be purchasing diamonds from a conflict area. The term “conflict diamonds” or “blood diamonds” generally refers to diamonds which have been mined in a war zone and sold to financially support an insurgency, invading army, or the activity of a warlord. The term is normally associated with the African continent, which is incredibly rich both in diamonds and in civil and guerilla warfare. That thought brings us to Botswana, a small country in Southern Africa, which happens to be home to the world’s biggest open-pit diamond mine.
Everyone knows that Christmas time is supposed to be the season of giving, but there are those that give far more than anyone might expect. In December of 2008, an anonymous gifter left a thee stone diamond ring in the hands of a complete stranger!
The growing demand for certified loose diamonds in India may be changing the way gemological laboratories operate in India.
Diamond mining giant, Rio Tinto, has recut a beautiful purplish red diamond, adjusting its angles to enhance intensely deep red hues.
An early 19th century British communist newspaper funded by diamonds and pearls that were smuggled in chocolates from Russia.
The 31.06 carat, rare grey-blue Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond is set to make its exciting first public appearance in half a century on January 28, 2010. The spectacular diamond was last displayed in 1958 at the Brussels precious gemstone exhibition. The National Museum of Natural History announced that it would add the blue diamond to its precious gemstone exhibition, which already includes the famed Hope Diamond. The two rare blue fancy colored diamonds will both be displayed in the same gallery so as to allow visitor’s the opportunity to compare and contrast between the two gemstones.
Last week, Christie's auction house held its annual "Magnificent Jewels from a Distinguished Private Collector", listing among other famous gems, the stunning "Evening Star" diamond.
The five day Diwali Festival typically boosts jewelry sales throughout India as citizens flock to purchase gold decorations, gold and silver ritual coins and dowry diamonds.
Some diamond jewelry wholesalers, like Diamonds On Web, are introducing a new payment policy that gives customers the upper hand.
Talk about bad luck! Diamond broker on vacation with his wife has $1.5 million worth of uninsured loose diamonds stolen from the back seat of his rental car.
What would you do if someone accidentally threw your diamond earrings into the garbage? Well, a true diamond lover would do what Haya Sharon did and send her husband to sift through the city dump in search of the the precious studs.
