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Loose Diamonds For Sale

Monday, November 20th, 2006

With the increase of diamond shops and jewelry stores, purchasing top quality loose diamonds for sale is easier than it ever was. There are currently many diamond shops and jewelry stores to choose from. The establishment of the virtual market on the Internet also makes shopping for the perfect diamond not only an enjoyable and […]

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Pink Diamonds

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Pink diamonds are same in nature as normal diamonds. Normally, we find traditional, colorless diamonds, but there are also colorful diamonds are found naturally. They have the same structure as normal diamonds. The distinguishing feature of color is added to them due to the presence of certain minerals.
Pink diamonds are most preferred as compared to […]

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How To Clean Your Diamonds Without Damaging Them

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Many of us have diamonds or other jewelry that may need to be cleaned. Our day to day activities cause these items to become dirty and in need of some care. Lotion, soap, and skin oil can cause a film to appear on your jewelry. Even if you don’t wear your jewelry everyday it can […]

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Diamond Rings Through the Years

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

Despite antique designs of diamond rings in the market that copy those that were created in the regency and Victorian period, the diamond ring did not really boom until a decade before the start of the 20th century. This is perhaps because only a few can actually afford to buy diamond rings for themselves. This […]

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Diamond Rings – Teach Yourself

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

Diamond Rings – symbols of love, romance, marriage, affluence, status. The diamond has the greatest refraction and dispersion of light of all the precious stones known to man. It is also the hardest substance known to man, natural or artificial.
Purchasing a diamond ring, for an engagement, a wedding, or as a surprise gift, usually involves […]

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Choosing A Diamond Wedding Ring

Friday, November 17th, 2006

Choosing a wedding ring can be the most fun part of the whole wedding process, second of course to the fitting of the wedding gowns.
When you think about it, a wedding ring is actually more important as this will be worn even after the wedding as a symbol of the couples’ love for each other. […]

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Do You Know Why Some Colorless Diamonds Are More Valuable?

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Diamonds that are colorless are more valued than those that have color. In fact, diamonds that are colored are considered to be more flawed than their clearer cousins. To rate the level of a diamonds color, retailers and diamond experts use a scale that begins with the letter D, and progresses alphabetically. Why not start […]

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What Do Carats And Points Mean Pertaining To Diamonds?

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

It is a common mistake to think that the carat weight of a diamond is its size. Actually, carat weight is how much a diamond weighs, and while there is an increase in size for an increase in weight, the carat measure does not quantify a stone’s size. Carats are more or less equivalent to […]

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How Diamonds Are Rated According To Their Clarity And Fluorescence

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Diamonds are rated according to their clarity. Their mirror like effect makes them more valuable. However most of us find it very difficult to choose the right diamond. There are four Cs of a diamond, popularly known as cut, clarity, color and carat weight, which helps us choose the our ideal diamonds. But most of […]

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A Diamond Eternity Ring for Keeps

Monday, November 13th, 2006

Synonymous with diamonds is the word “forever.” This is basically why most people—especially couples—choose this as a symbol of their affection and eternal love for their partner by putting it in a ring or any other jewelry. Unless stolen or lost, real diamonds are meant to stand the test of time and generations. No wonder […]

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