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A Diamond in the Rough - Heart In Diamond
Coaches use this phrase to describe talented yet inexperienced athletes. Teachers use it to describe intelligent students who are not fulfilling their potential. Perhaps someone has even used this phrase to describe you. (At the very least, we hope you’ve heard the pop song by Izzy Bizu!) But what are the origins of this idiom? Diamonds are one of our most precious materials -- yet they are formed from carbon, one of the most common elements in the un...
You Can Clean Some of Your Gold Jewelry with Beer! - Heart In Diamond
Did you know you can clean your jewelry while cracking open a cold one? If your jewelry is gold or gold-plated and does not have any gemstones, you can clean it with beer! Opt for a light gold brew over a dark one as darker brews can leave stains. Beer is a great cleaning agent as the hops used during the brewing process contain alpha acids that are capable of polishing off dirt and grime from gold. Light beers contain less hops, which gives them the right...
Consider the Basics - Heart In Diamond
Most self-employed individuals are unable to predict their income on a month-to-month basis. If you are self-employed with a fluctuating income, it may serve you well to make time to determine how much money you need to live on. Figure out how much money you spend on food, housing, utilities and other expenses. Then use that money to determine how many extra funds you have for the remainder of the month. Remember that income fluctuates so if the time comes...
The Four C’s of Diamonds - Heart In Diamond
Modern diamonds are rated by the four C’s: color, carat, cut and clarity. Each factor influences the retail cost, but what do they all mean? Color: A color scale is used to rate the color of diamonds. The scale begins at “D,” which is colorless, and ends at “Z,” which is a slightly yellow color. The price of a diamond is reflected by its rating on this scale. Carat: Carat is a measurement of the size of the stone. The term “total carat we...
You Can Clean Your Diamonds with Window Cleaner - Heart In Diamond
You can clean your diamond regularly to keep it looking its very best with an ammonia-based household cleaner (such as window cleaner) overnight. Remove the diamond from the cleaner in the morning and brush it with a clean, soft toothbrush to remove any leftover dirt, taking care to brush the back of the diamond where extra dirt accumulates. Repeat this process one or two times every week. This is a great way to keep your diamond jewelry always looking bea...