June’s Birthstones
June is a special month. It’s different from most of the other months because it actually gets two birthstones; one of which is extremely popular (but don’t get too jealous
Signifying your growth: Ideas for newlyweds
A ring is one of many ways to mark the beginning of your journey together. As couples dig further and further into their spirituality and creativity, they’re coming up with
The Perfect Diamond: Can a diamond be flawless?
When it comes to grading diamonds, we go by the 4 C’s we discussed in our education section. A diamond can have perfect color but not clarity. It can have
King Tut’s Jewelry: Made By Meteors
King Tut, also known as Tutankhamun, famously ruled over Egypt over 3 millennia ago. In the 1920s, an archaeologist by the name of Howard Carter discovered his tomb and opened
What Would Happen If You Melted Diamonds
We’re used to seeing diamonds in their solid state. They’re used for their beauty and don’t have much use as a plasma, liquid or gas. A lot of people are
The Largest Faceted Gemstone in History
Years ago in Brazil, an unfaceted Emerald weighing 1,900,00 carats was mined and found to have an estimated value of $400 million. Of course, the owner decided to sell it
Rare Blue Diamonds emerging from seafloor
To give you an idea of how much people covet rare colors in diamonds, a blue diamond from South Africa sold for $25 million recently. In fact, blue is a
How To Hunt For Diamonds
Outside of stores, diamonds aren’t very accessible. Due to their value, any real diamond sources have been swallowed up. However, many people wonder: if you really wanted to, could you
The Three Main Reasons Diamonds Are So Valuable
Diamonds are a strange gemstone. They have the least color, but exude the most beauty. They’re not rare, but the global supply is shrinking. By 2030, it’s expected that at
How hard is it to smash a diamond?
One of the most common misnomers regarding diamonds is that people think they’re impossible to break. They reference it being one of the hardest materials on earth and assume you
Does Weight Loss Affect Ring Size?
We all want to look our best for the big day. Men and women alike around the world are dieting, hitting the gym and logging some miles to try get
Into The Depths: The World’s Deepest Diamond Mine
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve probably seen the country of South Africa mentioned many times. There’s a good reason for this, as the northern section of South Africa