African Diamonds

The last Northern gold rush occurred in the late-19th century in the Yukon when tens of thousands of prospectors made their way to Dawson City to find their fortunes.... In recent years, there have been ethical problems with African diamonds, which can originate in unstable countries such as Sierra Leone and Angola where diamond sales fund terrorism, war and weapons sales....

The last Northern gold rush occurred in the late-19th century in the Yukon when tens of thousands of prospectors made their way to Dawson City to find their fortunes.... In recent years, there have been ethical problems with African diamonds, which can originate in unstable countries such as Sierra Leone and Angola where diamond sales fund terrorism, war and weapons sales....

... Diamond jewelry with spectacular center pieces are available in round, emerald cut, heart, marquise, oval, pear, princess, radiant, and trillion. [...] Stones from VS1 to S2 are the best value because they are lower in price without too many inclusions.

... Cubic zirconia and moissanite are two of these that are popular in jewelry. [...] Moissanites are more refractive than diamonds meaning they shine more brilliantly making this one of the easiest ways to tell it is not a diamond.

... First, bonded diamonds have a buy back policy for the life of the diamond. [...] Specifically tell the jeweler that you are only interested in bonded diamonds.

... We can cut diamonds in different shapes, which one you like depends on your taste. [...] Shades of yellow or brown in any diamonds are due to the minute amount of elements like nitrogen in the carbon crystal framework.

... Therefore, it totally depends upon the expertise and magic of cutter's hand in shaping up the raw stone into the refined glittering gem that lays its impact on its [...] For us, its brilliance and glow is the reasons for its high cost that takes our heart easily.

... If there is more than one diamond in the piece then the tag will show the CTW or Carat Total Weight which is the combined weight of all stones. [...] The best cut is called “Ideal Cut” and it is perfectly per portioned to maximize the brilliance of the stone.

... Well cared for jewelry will stand the test of time and have a much nicer appearance than jewelry that is generally left to collect dust and grime without being cleaned. [...] Take off any rings or other items and leave them somewhere safe until you're finished.

... Gold is also regarded as a great investment, which is very useful at the hour of need. [...] You can also have gold replicas of antique jewelery that add the traditional beauty to you.