In 1867, a 15-year-old boy named Erasmus Stephanus Jacobs discovered a diamond on the Orange River in Hopetown, South Africa. The diamond was coined as the first diamond discovered in the region and was given the name of “Eureka Diamond”.…
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,…
Diamonds have been sought after by humans across different eras. Their mesmerizing beauty and elusiveness attract the eye and mind in inexplicable ways. Throughout history, many distinct sizes, qualities, and values of diamonds have been discovered and used for various…
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…
Over 2,500 years ago, diamonds were first discovered in India, and in the ancient world, were said only to exist there. Up until the mid-1700s, India was a diamond’s sole source. First found after thunderstorms in the fields of central…
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.…
It’s important to know how certain pieces back in the ancient history influenced other industries centuries later. Emerald is one of those works of art that was seen from Shah Jahan’s dagger to Audrey Hepburn’s successful career. The quality of…
“All is beautiful and unceasing, all is music and reason, and all, like a diamond, is carbon first, then light.” José Martí’s words capture the essence of diamonds perfectly. Throughout history, diamonds have symbolized luxury and rarity, being found only…
Imagine being at a party, an occasion to remember, this can be a wedding or a graduation, surrounded by glitz and glamour or even being in the comfort of your own house and wanting to spoil yourself. What a better…
Which diamond is made for you? Here you can find a quick and easy explanation of the different diamond cuts, their background andcharacter. This guide is designed to help you find the perfect cut, the one which truly embodies yourpersonality…
When you are searching for a diamond, one of the quality you are looking for is the purity of the gem. In the case of the diamond, a stone made of a single element –carbon, you normally seek for the…
You have probably all heard this expression: A Diamond Is Forever. If you think it has anything to do with James Bond, that was a good guess but we are talking about something else! With Ian Fleming’s novel ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ written…