Store your jewelry properly to prolong its life. Do not store precious metal jewelry in any humid areas such as the bathroom. Humidity plays a role in tarnishing your jewelry so it is best that you avoid it. (If you live in a humid area, you may need to take extra steps to clean and care for your precious metals.) Also keep your jewelry away from free flowing air. A jewelry box or pouch is ideal as it can also keep dust at bay. Never put your necklac...
Heart In Diamond truly live up to their name. They have a heart of diamond! I am absolutely delighted with the diamonds they have recently formed out of my late husbands ashes for myself and our two beautiful children. It is a truly remarkable and exquisite tribute for such a wonderful husband and father who will always remain in our hearts. Not only are the diamonds unique but the amazing, caring, considerate and thoughtful personal service my family and ...
It is not always obvious that your jewelry needs a clean. This could be because you wear it often and do not notice its gradual change or because it has been stored away for some time. We recommend taking some time every 6 to 12 months to have a close look at your precious pieces. Give them an assessment to determine whether they need a bit of a spruce up. Pay close attention to anything that is sterling silver as it is pretty easily tarnished. For most...
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” ...
