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Meteorites and diamonds from space!
Thousands of years ago in southwest Africa a party of Nama People discovered a field of odd iron fragments to use in tools and weapons. Imagine their shock if they were told those fragments had come from the very stars they worshipped.
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A little gossip about pearls
Whether we like it or not, human beings just can’t resist a little gossip. So why not make the best of it? As a professional, mixing just the right amount into a sales presentation can add flavor.
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Will a feather EXPLODE my diamond?
Crack! Fracture! Cleavage! Gletz! These words are used to describe one of mother nature’s most common clarity characteristics. The feather. The dreaded feather. That notorious, ticking-time-bomb that could cause your diamond to EXPLODE!
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Largest diamond EVER. Who has it? Who wins?
The three largest diamonds ever found on planet Earth are under the control of three notable icons. So, where did they come from? How much did they cost? Where are they now? Take a look at three of the most unique and spectacular diamond crystals ever unearthed.
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The marvelous magic of moonstone
Florida adopted the moonstone as it’s state gem in 1970. But our ancestors believed they could touch the moon long before humans ever traveled to outer space.
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Diamonds with heart: A Valentine’s Day story
Once upon a time… A lonely rough diamond met another. The two began growing together. For countless ages they shared […]
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You must spend THIS MUCH on an engagement ring
You’ve found the perfect partner and want to propose. Wonderful! Now you need a symbol of affection and connection. A […]
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The ‘Secret’ of black diamonds
History’s most famous black-diamonds may be those included in the Fantasy Bra worn by Adriana Lima at the 2008 Victoria’s Secret fashion show.. That’s perfectly fitting, since black-diamonds have a “Secret” of their own, as we will reveal below…
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2020 vision
From the beginning, the International Gemological Institute has had total commitment to understanding consumer concerns. So it’s appropriate, at the […]
Read more »This record-breaking perfume bottle is covered in 3,500 diamonds
A perfume bottle boasting more than 3,500 diamonds has been unveiled in Dubai. Called SHUMUKH, the perfume now holds the […]
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