Bonded Diamonds

Posted October 31st, 2008

Before you start shopping for diamonds,
consider dealing with a bonded jeweler.
Bonded jewelers sell bonded diamonds,
and there are very few bonded jewelers in
the world. In fact, out of all of the jeweler?s
in the world, only about 5% of them are
bonded. Buying a bonded diamond will
cost more than buying a non-bonded
diamond, but when you look at what [...]

How Diamonds Are Cut

Posted October 30th, 2008

In their most natural form, diamonds are ?
well ? quite ugly. They have no luster or shine,
and in fact, look like nothing more than
broken glass. A diamond must be cut, and
then polished before it actually becomes a
thing of beauty.
Diamonds are cut with saws, into round
shapes. From the rounded shape, other
shapes may be cut, such [...]

NAMAKWA DIAMONDS – NAD (ShareCast)

Posted October 28th, 2008

Wed 12 Mar 2008 Shares in Gem Diamonds moved higher after Goldman Sachs started coverage on the miner with a 1,105p price target and a ‘neutral’ rating.
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Scientists grow bigger, better diamonds – MSNBC

Posted October 28th, 2008

Scientists grow bigger, better diamondsMSNBC - 11 hours agoBy Andrea Thompson If you thought that rock on the ring in the window of Tiffany’s was big and beautiful, the diamonds treated in labs with a …

Source:Scientists grow bigger, better diamonds – MSNBC

Colored Diamonds

Posted October 28th, 2008

Fancy colored diamonds are all the rage
these days. Gemologists have developed
new ways to create versions that are
affordable for the average person – by
treating less desirable diamonds. These
less desirable diamonds are treated with
irradiation followed by intense heat. This
turns brown and yellowish diamonds into
beautifully colored diamonds that you can
afford. This produces stunning greens,
blues, yellows, [...]

Diamond Certificates

Posted October 26th, 2008

A diamond certificate is also known as a
Diamond Grading Report. This report comes
from the Gemological Institute of America
(GIA), and you should require this report
when you are purchasing a diamond.
With a diamond certificate, you can verify
the color, cut, carat, weight, and clarity of the
diamond. You don?t have to worry about a
diamond dealer telling you anything less [...]

Diamonds Rock the Casbah – jewelry01.blogspot.com/

Posted October 26th, 2008

Diamonds Rock the Casbahjewelry01.blogspot.com/, NY - Oct 24, 2008Diamonds and Charlize Theron. Now that’sa winning combination. Our favorite jewels made a dazzling appearance last night in Hollywood at the “Rock the …Charlize Theron Rocks The Kasbah Just Jaredall 2 news articles

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Sierra Leone: Salone Diamonds Add Value (AllAfrica.com)

Posted October 26th, 2008

The newly-launched Ruff & Cut diamond jewelry company has combined conflict-free diamonds from Sierra Leone and Canada with recycled gold to create stylishly rustic rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings.
Source:Sierra Leone: Salone Diamonds Add Value (AllAfrica.com)

Diamonds for a Cure Launches New Jewelry Collection in Honor of … – MarketWatch

Posted October 26th, 2008

Diamonds for a Cure Launches New Jewelry Collection in Honor of …MarketWatch - Oct 22, 2008Inspired by the Belief That "Diamonds Are Precious… So Is Life," Diamonds for a Cure Will Donate a Percentage of Sales (From Its Collections) to Benefit …

Source:Diamonds for a Cure Launches New Jewelry Collection in Honor of … – MarketWatch

West African Diamonds narrows FY loss (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

Posted October 26th, 2008

Aim listed West African Diamonds said full year pre-tax loss narrowed as it slashed operating costs.
Source:West African Diamonds narrows FY loss (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)