How Diamonds Get Their Color
Posted on October 24, 2008 | Tagged with: color, colored diamonds, diamonds, flaws, heat, hope fiamond, inclusions, irradiation, natural colored diamonds, nitrogen, synthetic colored diamonds, tiffany diamond | Leave a Comment
Fancy colored diamonds are all the rage these days. Gemologists have developed new ways to create versions that are affordable for the average person - by treating less desirable diamonds. These less desirable diamonds are treated with irradiation followed by intense heat. This turns brown and yellowish diamonds into beautifully colored diamonds that you can afford. This produces stunning greens, blues, yellows, reds, purples and other colors. These colors are considered permanent, but there is a possibility they could change during repairs if a high heat is used.
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How to Compare the Price of Diamonds
Posted on October 6, 2008 | Tagged with: brilliance, carat, clarity, color, colorless, colour, cut, diamond, diamond prices, diamonds, flaws, inclusions, most valuable diamonds, price per carat, rings, sparkle | Leave a Comment
Sorting through the price of diamonds is something like trying to find a good movie. There are so many factors that you need to consider, and no one will outweigh the other. With movies, you can have a great actor in a really poorly written film. All in all, it takes many elements working together to create a really good movie, and there are many elements that all need to be considered when comparing the price of diamonds. No one element can completely outweigh of offset the others.
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Jewelry Symbols of Love
Posted on October 3, 2008 | Tagged with: appereance, birthstones, claddagh, design, earrings, emerald, gemstones, gift, inclusions, love, necklace, shopping, symbol | Leave a Comment
If you are looking for that perfect piece of jewelry to let her know just how much she is loved, it can be helpful to know how to quickly identify the symbols that will convey your message in an instant. Whether you’re buying as a gift for someone else or you simply appreciate the reminder that love, in general, is an important part of life and you want to treat yourself to a beautiful piece of jewelry, there’s no time like the present to start shopping.
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