We all have our own personal tastes when it comes to evaluating the beauty of a gemstone -- but that being said, there are a few objective measurements used to define the value of diamonds. If you are currently shopping for jewelry, then you have probably heard of these values, referred to collectively as the "four Cs." (Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carats.) Having mentioned this, it is important to clear up a common misconception. "Color" in this context r...
If the title of this article sounds like greek to you, (in both the literal and figurative sense), you aren't alone. Not only is this elemental name derived from ancient Greek -- the mineral itself is so rare that many scientists know little about it. This obscurity might not last long, however! What makes this mineral interesting is that scientists recently discovered that wurtzite is harder than diamonds! This gives wurtzite boron nitride the title as t...
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but that is not the only fact about these dazzling gemstones. Here are some things you may not know about diamonds and how they came about: The ancient Greeks and Romans believed diamonds were created by shed tears from the gods or splinters from falling stars. Diamonds develop nearly 100 miles below ground and have been brought the surface of the earth by way of deep volcanic eruptions. The word “diamond” ...
To All at Heart In Diamond. I will treasure my orange diamond forever. It is a shame so many people do not know about the wonderful thing you do. I’m so glad I was sitting on the bus next to lady who had had one of your Diamonds made from her Mum’s hair. I now have my Felix with me where ever I go. Keep making people happy. Love Joan x ...
