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The 3 Most Expensive Diamonds in the World The 3 Most Expensive Diamonds in the World
Here are the stories of the three most expensive diamonds in the history of the world.
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Hopeless Romantics? Most Millennials Prefer Natural Diamonds over Synthetics Most Millennials Prefer Natural Diamonds over Synthetics
According to Kimberly De Geer, who conducted the survey and analyzed the results, diamond companies and traders can rest easy, for the time being: most millennials still prefer the natural version over the synthetic one.
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Love and Diamonds: 12 Sparkling Facts about Valentine’s Day 2016 Love and Diamonds: 12 Sparkling Facts about Valentine’s Day 2016
How many jewelry stores are there in the US, and how much merchandise do they sell at Valentine’s? What is the median age at first marriage, and what percentage of people is married? We’ve collected some interesting tidbits about Valentine’s Day, using three recent surveys conducted among American consumers.
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Survey: Diamonds Still the Top Choice for Gemstones in Jewelry, Rubies a Distant Third Diamonds Still the Top Choice for Gemstones in Jewelry
Diamond is still the most popular choice for gemstones, followed by pearl and ruby. This, according to a survey commissioned by the Trade Development Council (HKTDC) at the recently concluded Hong Kong International Diamond
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The Late Night Phone Call that Changed A Young Company’s Destiny The Late Night Phone Call that Changed A Young Company’s Destiny
Every diamond industry insider knows the name “Lesedi La Rona" (“Our Light” in English), for it is the name of an extremely special diamond: the first diamond discovered, in over 100 years, weighing more than 1,000 carats.
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Pay-to-Dig: The Story of Arkansas State of Crater Diamond Park The Story of Arkansas State of Crater Diamond Park
Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Arkansas, is the only “pay-to-dig” mine in the world. The 37 ½-acre plowed field invites visitors from all over the world to look for diamonds and keep their finds. Since it became a State Park in 1972, it has proven to be a huge tourist attraction.
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What’s So Special about the Record-Breaking, $25 Million “Cullinan Dream”? What’s So Special about the Record-Breaking, $25 Million “Cullinan Dream”?
Earlier this month (June 9, 2016) a staggering record was set at Christie’s: the “Cullinan Dream” - the largest and most expensive fancy intense blue diamond ever sold at auction – raked in a record-breaking $25.3 million.
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Graff Diamonds Presents: How to Cut a 299-Carat Rough to a Stunning 132-Carat Stone How to Cut a 299-Carat Rough to a Stunning 132-Carat Stone
Cutting and polishing a rough stone, especially extraordinary large stones of high-quality, to achieve a stunning piece of jewelry, is a delicate, complex process
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First in Fashion: Nancy Reagan’s Jewelry Goes to Auction Nancy Reagan’s Jewelry Goes to Auction
Nancy Reagan has long been considered one of the most elegant and fashionable first ladies to ever reside in the White House. Now, you can now own a piece of jewelry worn by her, or by her husband, aka President Ronald Reagan.
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Homemade Test for Diamonds Homemade Tests for Diamonds
Terrified That Your Diamond’s a Fake? 5 Homemade Tests to Set Your Mind at Ease
Congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of a brilliant, shinning diamond. You’ve saved up for a while, and bought the precious stone for a loved one, or to celebrate a special occasion. Unfortunately, there have been occurrences.....
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Diamond Thieving Couple Terrorizes Canadian Jewelry Stores Diamond Thieving Couple Terrorizes Canadian Jewelry Stores
A middle-aged pair of diamond thieves is filling the heart of every jewelry store owner across Canada with dread: since July of this year, starting in Vancouver and working their way across Canada, the couple has managed to switch fake diamonds for the real thing in a daring, cunning string of robberies.
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New Diamond Cuts Try to Sparkle a New Generation of Consumers New Diamond Cuts Try to Sparkle a New Generation of Consumers
New times demand change, and the diamond industry, though it often emphasizes the eternal prominence of its central product, isn’t immune to it...
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Why Do We Use a Diamond Ring? Tracing the History of Today’s Marriage Proposal Tracing the History of Today’s Marriage Proposal
The time-honored tradition of proposing with a diamond ring seems to have been with us forever, but when did it really begin? And how was the tradition kept over the years?
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