You can't start the next chapter in your life if you keep re-reading the old one. ...
Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal. ...
As you may already know, not all diamonds are crystal clear. Chemical imperfections and structural flaws can create diamonds of virtually any color of the rainbow. In some cases, these colors are brilliant and beautiful--and actually increase the value of a diamond. The slight discoloration of an otherwise translucent diamond, however, is considered a negative. That’s why “colorless” diamonds are usually graded based upon a standardized sca...
It only seems fitting that the largest diamond ever discovered in the United States be nicknamed “The Uncle Sam Diamond.” At 43.22 carats (or nearly 8.5 grams) the diamond was certainly quite a find--and the story of its discovery is just as astonishing as its size. At the time, the Arkansas Diamond Corporation was seriously indebted and on the verge of folding. The finding of the Uncle Sam diamond, however, sparked a wave of optimism that kept...
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. ...
Who said science cant be fun? Here are 3 crazy facts about diamonds we bet you didnt know! 1. Diamonds may be the hardest material on earth, but did you know that diamonds will evaporate completely when exposed to extreme heat or light? No worries, though: as extreme as a hot summer day may feel, natural conditions alone wont cause enough heat or light to destroy your gem! 2. Are you cool under pressure? Diamonds are! The average diamon...
Wake up stronger than yesterday. Face your fears, and wipe your tears. ...
The average diamond has already been forming underground for over a billion years when it is finally mined. However, its journey is far from over! Once mined, a diamond must still pass through a number of steps before it is ready to be sold as a gem. First of all, the cutting must be planned. Diamonds are analyzed carefully in order to determine the best way they can be cut. They are then cleaved into separate pieces, each of which will eventually b...
Nestled on the banks of the river Scheldt in Belgiums northern Flanders region rests Antwerp--a city famous for its historic architecture, its bustling port, and its enormous role in the worlds diamond industry. As gem enthusiasts know, diamonds value derives not only from the scarcity of gem quality diamonds, but also from the tremendous skill and talent (not to mention equipment) needed to cut and polish a diamond, thus turning it from a ra...
