Historical Objects Pomander: Pomander is a small container for perfumes that have particular symbolism and are supposed to have healing effects and treat illnesses. It appeared in the Middle Ages around the 12th century. Initially, they were in different shapes;…
For many years, scientists have been developing and experimenting with treatments to change the colour of a diamond. Certain colours increase a gem’s value and, therefore, the price. Diamonds come in various colours; in the D-Z scale, less colour concertation…
The professionals in the diamond industry use various advanced tools to identify a diamond’s nature and colour origin. Some of these devices are relatively easy to use and are available for purchasing on the market, but others are accessible only…
Marilyn Monroe’s timeless song “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” immortalised the phrase and solidified the cultural link of diamonds with glamour and grace. To this day, girls all around the world associate diamonds…
You have probably already seen diamonds of different colours and wondered if there is anything special about them. It is a well-known fact that diamonds come in various colours and shapes, but have you ever thought about how the terms…
Diamonds come in many colours — yellow, pink, blue, purple, red, brown, and a lot more. Many people might believe that the most common colour of the diamond is colourless or they call it white. Yet this is a big…
Gem and jewellery lovers know that to express a weight of a diamond a term “carat” is used, which is an international unit of measurement for a gem. One carat equals 0.200g (1/5 of a gram). Be careful not to…
With the rise of the production and usage of lab-grown diamonds in the jewellery industry, one may start questioning how to differentiate between natural and synthetic diamond, is there anything you could rely on to be confident enough that the…
The cut of a diamond is equally as important as the clarity, colour and carat weight. The cut grade does not only describe the shape of the diamond, it has a direct correlation to how much the diamond shows brightness,…
The three fundamental diamond cutting styles are brilliant cut, step cut, and mixed cut. The majority diamond manufacturers opt for the brilliant cut, characterised by triangular and kite-shaped facets that extend from a gem’s centre to its girdle. A modified…
Diamonds form in the earth surface at about 140km to 220 km belowunder high pressure and high temperatures. Due to the conditions in which they are forming, it is almost inevitable that the diamond would not have any clarity characteristic.…