A Carat. Its History, Industry Expressions, and Pricing.
Gem and jewellery lovers know that to express a weight of a diamond a term “carat” is used, which is […]
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The Role of Diamonds in Pop Culture and Movies
“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” goes the famous saying, and indeed, throughout history, diamonds have embodied the epitome of
Laboratory-Grown Diamond. How to Detect One?
With the rise of the production and usage of lab-grown diamonds in the jewellery industry, one may start questioning how
Ocean Diamonds: What Are They? Where Do They Come From? Are They Sustainable?
In 1867, a 15-year-old boy named Erasmus Stephanus Jacobs discovered a diamond on the Orange River in Hopetown, South Africa.
Cut Grade of a Round Brilliant Diamond: What is Behind It?
The cut of a diamond is equally as important as the clarity, colour and carat weight. The cut grade does
Little-Known Facts About Diamond Shapes
The three fundamental diamond cutting styles are brilliant cut, step cut, and mixed cut. The majority diamond manufacturers opt for
What is a Clarity Grade?
Diamonds form in the earth surface at about 140km to 220 km belowunder high pressure and high temperatures. Due to
The Diamond Rainbow
When you are searching for a diamond, one of the quality you are looking for is the purity of the
Magic Size: A Guide to Optimize Our Diamond Purchase
Diamonds are valued according to four main characteristics, the famous 4Cs – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight. Each of
The Jewellery Museums Tour
The holiday season is here! You are probably preparing some visits you will make in regard to your selected destination. If you
Fluorescence in Diamonds
Imagine the scene, you are at a nightclub, ready to celebrate your recent engagement. Then, you pass under an ultraviolet
The Symbolic Meaning of Diamonds Throughout the Centuries
Diamonds are undoubtedly powerful gemstones! People have always attributed great virtues and powers to them. Up till this day, these
The Kimberley Process
Have you seen the movie Blood Diamond? If not, here is a short summary to refresh your memory. During the
History of Diamond Cutting
The word diamond comes from the ancient Greek “adamas” which means indomitable. Its incredible properties of hardness gave it this
The Use of Jewels/Gems in Watchmaking
Do you know that your mechanical watches contain jewels? Most modern movements include sapphires or rubies in their concepts. So,
B for Blockchain
What do you think of blockchain? A very popular word nowadays, from cryptocurrency, traceability, transparency, and sustainability. Let’s delve deeper
History of Jewels Creation Pt.1 – Belle Époque and Art Nouveau
In today’s article, I am happy to share with you, my curiosity regarding the history of jewels creation from Belle
History of Jewels Creation Pt.2 – Art Deco, Retro and Modern
Here we are, on the second part, as promised, of our journey into the history of jewels. This article is