Aside from diamonds being every girl’s best friend, pearls have also been astonishingly made into fine jewelries that can be competitively set alongside diamonds. From gorgeous earrings to eye catching necklaces, pearls have once again shown to the world what nature’s wonders are all about. Basically, pearls are classified into …
The Pros of the Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process is an initiative by governments, industry leaders and civil societies to curtail the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against governments. These illicit stones have fueled devastating conflicts in countries such as Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone …
Wolrd-renown Diamond Mines
The discovery of diamonds in 1867 in the Cape Colony of South Africa had a profound effect on the world’s supply of diamonds. Western society had easier access to a once rare commodity that had been discovered ten years earlier. Scientists learned that diamonds came from volcanoes. South Africa remains …
Quality in Diamonds
If you are looking to buy that special someone an engagement ring or a ring to show how much you care you should first be knowledgeable about diamonds. By knowing some basics about diamonds you can make a smart choice which will also fit into your budget. The more you …
Diamonds Interesting facts
Diamonds are the symbol that we use to show are undying love for someone. They are the traditional icon of romance and love. Most people may be surprised to learn that the majority of diamonds that are mined today are used for industrial purposes and not for jewelry. Historians believe …
Diamonds Rich in History
Huge diamonds are very, very rare and less than 80% of those diamonds harvested are worhty to be called gemstones. Most of the famous diamonds that have been created throughout the history of diamonds are not always known for just their high quality or sparkle. The most famous diamonds are …
Ideas For Engagement Rings And Settings
When most people think of settings or mountings for engagement rings they have a mental image of the traditional prong style settings that secure the diamond to the band. While these types of settings are beautiful, simple and very discrete, there are other types of settings or mountings that can …
Right Time to Wear Pearls
A question was once asked, “Is there still etiquette for wearing pearls? Such a question was directly and clearly answered by “No.” Nowadays, there are already a lot of new and exciting ways in wearing pearls like as embellishments on tee shirts and formal dresses. Traditionally, the bigger pearls go …