Diamonds have played a very important role in the history of South Africa, especially in the Western Cape province, home of the important city of Cape Town. This history began when the 15 year old son of a modest farmer discovered diamonds in a local stream, and culminated with a series of important discoveries that would lead to major excavations and a profound impact on the economic development of the region. This history helped inspire one of Cape To...
Diamond heists and bank robberies are a common thread in urban legends: they tend to call to mind brilliant conmen and dangerous schemes. But did you know that the largest diamond heist ever pulled off by one person was performed thanks to nothing but personal charm and a one secret ingredient known as...chocolate? In 2007, an elderly man gained the trust of bankers in an important Antwerp locale by bringing them gifts of chocolate with every deposit that ...
Tequila has for centuries been an important traditional drink of Mexico -- and in 2008, scientists in the National Autonomous University of Mexico made an incredible discovery. The liquor, when heated into a vapor and then deposited onto sillicon trays, forms into thin sheets of impurity-free diamond. This finding offers exciting possibilities for the future, especially in the field of industrial diamonds, as these thin diamond sheets have tremendous poten...
I've been extremely impressed with the service, care and attention I've received from Heart In Diamond, and the resulting diamond is well beyond my expectations. Made from the hair of my daughters and their children, it's a true family heirloom. I will enjoy wearing it, and telling the story of my diamond! I hope the above will serve as my testimonial, the sentiments are sincere, and I thank you all for everything! - Sandra, UK ...
There are thousands of kinds of rocks and stones in this world -- but only a few are considered precious or semi-precious. Out of all these, diamonds are undeniably one of the most special and coveted gems, and they enjoy unique status in our culture as symbols of romantic love. So why are diamonds considered to be so different from other types of stones? There are several reasons for this. First of all, the complexity of diamonds makes each one unique fro...
Diamonds are a fascinating aspect of world wide culture, but how did it get that way? Here are some interesting facts about the history of diamonds. 1. Diamonds are thought to have first been discovered in India almost 6,000 years ago. 2. The word diamond comes from the Ancient Greek for “unbreakable” or “undamageable.” 3. Scientific experiments have been made possible by diamonds, including turning hydrogen into a metal. 4. The first k...
I just received my pendant and it’s absolutely beautiful! I had ordered a blue diamond to honor the memory of my dog Pixie, whom I lost in October 2016. She was the most special soul I had ever known and my one-in-a-million dog. The diamond is spectacular and Claire was so helpful from start to finish. The process went smoothly and I was updated at every step. This is such a personal and sentimental thing to do and I could not think of a better way to ke...
