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Sterling Silver Wedding Bands

28th September 2009
Whether you are shopping for a wedding bands or an engagement ring now or even thinking about it any time in the near future, you need to stop right now and think about what it is you want. Many women and men alike fall into the trap of thinking that a ... Read >
Author: Joanna

Loose Diamonds In The Diamond Trading Program

23rd September 2009
These days it is possible to make some passive income online from various sources. You can as well make some revenue offline if you know where to invest and how to do it advantageously. Either way, there are a number of businesses that are not as well-lik... Read >
Author: Diana Meyer

If you are advertising your business opportunity than you are in for a rough ride.

22nd September 2009
If you are advertising your business opportunity than you are in for a rough ride. Old school marketing strategies are a thing of the past because of so many skeptics out there this day and age. The warm market has turned cold. Cold calls have turned ... Read >
Author: DustinRDoss

Man Made Diamond: How Is A Diamond Made

18th September 2009
‘Man made diamond’ is also known as synthetic diamond and this ‘man made diamond’ or the ‘lab created diamond’ undergoes a chemical and physical process in the diamond mines. The main difference between ‘Man made diamond’ and the natural d... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

The Kimberley Process

04th August 2009
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (abbreviated as the KPCS) is an effort by the United Nations as well as government, social, and industrial process to stop the practice of mining and selling conflict diamonds (also referred to as blood diamond... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan

Botswana, the new place to Safari?

04th August 2009
Botswana has been described by many people all over the world as a poor country. When you ask people to mention a poor country, Botswana is near the top of the list. However, somewhat surprisingly it is also one of the fastest economically growing count... Read >
Author: Mark C

How to Recognize a Non Conflict Diamond

14th June 2009
Many people are absolutely devastated when they learn about conflict diamonds. They think about their engagement ring, their glittery jewelry, and all of the diamonds that they have admired over the years. The brilliance of these pieces is diminished gr... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan

Certified Diamonds: What to Know Before You Buy

11th June 2009
Buying certified diamonds ensures that you are getting the best quality diamond for your budget. There are a number of laboratories in the diamond industry, and each follows a process of certifying diamonds and rating them in specific categories of qu... Read >
Author: Jamie Jefferson

Diamond Rings – A memorable gifts

07th June 2009
People prefer diamonds to gold as they give a richer look and shine wonderfully making a woman look graceful and beautiful. It has also a status symbol mark attached to it. A diamond ring is the best and the most popular way of expressing your love a... Read >
Author: Tom Lopez

Improve Performance of Diamond Business with Vircert Parser

20th May 2009
Vircert Parser is software that helps in extracting important information related to diamond industry from www.vircert.com and presents it in understandable format and this software offers information about variety of fields related to diamond industry su... Read >
Author: Sudha

Improve Performance of Diamond Business with Vircert Parser

20th May 2009
Vircert Parser is software that helps in extracting important information related to diamond industry from www.vircert.com and presents it in understandable format and this software offers information about variety of fields related to diamond industry su... Read >
Author: Sudha

The History Of Diamonds Part 1

17th April 2009
It’s only in the last sixty years that diamonds have become the most powerful symbol of romantic love. But their imprint on history goes back far beyond this recent phenomenon. Diamonds have existed for nearly as long as the earth itself. In 2007, s... Read >
Author: Laura room

Delicate Tiffany Engagement Rings

11th April 2009
Diamonds for ladies are just like neckties for gentlemen. They are the best friends of girls. As the leader in the diamond industry in practicing the Kimberly process, luxury brand Tiffany believes in giving its customers assurance that the diamonds sold ... Read >
Author: Tina

Certified Princess Cut Diamond Earrings

25th March 2009
The diamond industry uses a standardized grading system for all diamonds. That means when you are purchasing certified princess cut diamond earrings or any other diamond jewelry, you can rely on that standardization and that certification. The differ... Read >
Author: Garry Jakson

Diamonds Are Forever

13th March 2009
The recession-hit diamond sector in India anticipates considerable improvement in business in the near future. This relief largely stems from the fact that the demands placed by small diamond units in the country have been met by the taskforce established... Read >
Author: David Parks

How to Select Superb Diamonds for the Engagement Ring

13th March 2009
Learning how to choose the diamonds is essential so that you will get the superb diamond engagement ring for your money. People who are looking for diamond engagement rings should start with the Four C's of diamonds since these are the benchmarks on how d... Read >
Author: Archie Cohen

What Diamonds are For

09th March 2009
Having a lot of valuable properties, it is not surprising that diamonds are used in a number of different ways. The jewelry industry is the most obvious and is the most well-known use of diamonds. Diamond is the most in-style choice for wedding rings and ... Read >
Author: Sheryl Carreon

Buying and Taking Care of Your Diamond Engagement Ring

10th February 2009
Purchasing the Ring Dealing with diamonds and the diamond industry entail a lot of information. You can access this information from books, journals and the Internet. However, having a lot of this literature will not help you in grading a diamond and p... Read >
Author: Gagan

Now you can Design Diamond Jewelry specifications Online?

29th January 2009
Gone are the days when jewelry used to be the domain of ladies to impress social gatherings. With changing times, the world of accessories is under going a radical change and jewelry also is following suit. I tried to chronicle the new kinds of jewelri... Read >
Author: Sophie D,souza

Conflict-Free Diamonds - The Bloody History

08th December 2008
With respect to the diamond industry, blood diamonds (also known as: war diamonds, conflict diamonds, converted or hot diamonds) refers to a diamonds mined in a war zone and sold to finance a war, insurgency, or warlord attempting to overthrow a governmen... Read >
Author: Stephan Bevan

The Best of Belgium

20th October 2008
Strolling into an orange horizon along the River Scheldt, or just guzzling on refreshingly cold Belgian beer, Belgium is a medley that appeals to every traveller, alone or in a group, an art aficionado or a diamond merchant. It is believed that a smart t... Read >
Author: holrent

Diamond Simulants

03rd September 2008
Diamond simulants are basically gems that look like the diamond but in reality are neither natural diamonds nor those that are produced synthetically. The popularity and appeal of the diamond are responsible for the numerous diamond simulants that are flo... Read >
Author: Jewelry Professional

Identification of synthetic diamonds

01st September 2008
The popularity and appeal of diamonds led to a situation where people wanted to create diamond look-alikes in the laboratory. Many experiments were done to perfect a laboratory process that could create diamonds that were close to the real thing. It was o... Read >
Author: Jewelry Professional

Buying Diamonds - Comparing Certified Diamonds

22nd August 2008
Nothing beats seeing a diamond in person to determine the true quality visibly. Diamond appreciation is a very personal thing and different people will prefer different things about different diamonds. At the end of the day all the numbers, certificates a... Read >
Author: Diamond Imports

The Truth About Diamonds

16th August 2008
When diamonds are cut properly they will enhance any piece of jewelry. They are stunning to look at, and when the sun catches them, they flash like miniature suns. If you are planning to purchase a diamond then the old adage let the buyer beware has nev... Read >
Author: David Cowley

Ten Things to know about loose diamonds

12th August 2008
1. Loose diamonds means diamonds that have been polished and are ready to be set into diamond jewelry such as engagement rings, diamond stud earrings, and diamond pendants. Uncut loose diamonds come from African countries, such as Botswana, South Africa, ... Read >
Author: Dan P

Diamonds – Why are They So Desirable?

23rd June 2008
A diamond has long been acknowledged as the hardest substance on earth. No matter where in the world you live, everyone knows that diamonds are highly valued and treasured in all cultures and countries around the globe. What is not as well known is what d... Read >
Author: Archibald

Impress your girl with a beautiful Marquise cut diamond

29th May 2008
Diamonds are girls’ best friends. True to the core. They are reliable proposal and wedding gifts. This rock from the heart of mother earth has won many hearts and unfailingly generates an affirmative without second chances. So, if you want to woo your... Read >
Author: sarahbaltic

Facts About Diamond Appraisals

23rd January 2008
If you are planning to invest in diamonds, you’ll need two things: (A) a thorough knowledge of diamonds, and (B) diamond appraisal services. The latter is particularly important in determining the value of and diamonds you are planning to purchase, and ... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker

Declaring Your Love With Diamonds

07th November 2007
From time immemorial, we have been fascinated by things that sparkle. And what better sparkler can one find than a diamond. So are you getting ready to get down on your knees and propose to your lady love? Well, you certainly cannot go wrong with a diamon... Read >
Author: ajeetkhurana

How to Buy a Diamond... Simplified

22nd October 2007
The key to buying a diamond is a combination of having technical knowledge, being market savvy and most importantly, developing an “eye”. The most important rule to remember is that the right diamond should jump out at you from the moment you see it.... Read >
Author: mbradbury

The Kimberley Process – Overview

01st July 2007
Conflict diamonds, also called blood diamonds, are those diamonds which are mined and sold by rebels for funding to support an invasion or civil war. Conflict diamonds have fetched billions of dollars worth of profits which have been used to fund wars in ... Read >
Author: Ian Maher

Why Diamond Sanctions do not Work

01st July 2007
Sanctions fail, according to Alex Yearsley, of Global Witness because, Countries don't enforce them properly, are either involved, complicit, lacking resources, corrupt or simply not interested. The diamond industry can't police it's own members effective... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno

Man-Made Diamonds

22nd May 2007
Renewed interest has spawned in the synthetic diamond debate, in part due to new color technology by the Gemesis Corporation. The company, located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, has been creating cultured diamonds for over a decade. Gemesis has always spe... Read >
Author: sarahbaltic

Rapaport Report Predicts Continued Rise in Diamond Prices

27th March 2007
Statistics indicate that on average, the price of round, brilliant cut diamonds sized at 3 or more carats has increased 5 percent to 8 percent in the past year. Likewise, in the past three years, prices for diamonds larger than 2 carats have climbed an as... Read >
Author: Xeal

Nelson Mandela and Blood Diamonds

05th March 2007
With the impending release of the movie The Blood Diamond in 2007, it is inevitable that different sectors are feeling a little bit uneasy about possible repercussions. Having a big Hollywood star Leonardo di Caprio in its lead role, the movie is set to m... Read >
Author: Ariel

What You Can Do To Promote Conflict Free Diamonds

05th March 2007
International efforts are being done to ensure that the Kimberly Process will be effective. However the Process alone will not be able to completely eradicate the trade in blood diamonds. Participating nations have to strictly follow guidelines and show ... Read >
Author: Ariel

Sierra Leone Conflict Diamonds

01st March 2007
Sierra Leone Diamond History Sierra Leone diamonds are well-known among the jewelry world to be one of the best quality diamonds available today. This is perhaps the main reason that blood diamonds have wreaked the havoc they have had over so many years.... Read >
Author: Ariel

Diamond Budget: Shoppers Buying Guide

27th February 2007
How much money should you budget for an engagement diamond ring? There is no single answer to that question because everyone’s situation is different. For some shoppers, $500 is the maximum they can spend and of course, there are celebrities who can a... Read >
Author: Denny Reinke

Diamond Certification: Shoppers Buying Guide

27th February 2007
A certification is a diamond industry term for a diamond grading report, which documents the diamond’s credentials. The certification describes the physical characteristics of a diamond and is usually prepared by an independent grading laboratory. It i... Read >
Author: Denny Reinke

Diamond Clarity: Shoppers Buying Guide

27th February 2007
Diamond shoppers typically want a diamond that is big, bright and has lots of sparkle. Yet when they go to the jewelry store, the attention seems to be on carat weight, color and clarity. What is diamond clarity and how does it influence the beauty of t... Read >
Author: Denny Reinke

Diamond Color: Shoppers Buying Guide

27th February 2007
Diamonds can be found in every color of the rainbow from clear, colorless (white) to black as coal. Some colors like blue, red, and green are extremely rare and very valuable. Brown is the most common color of diamond with about 80% of diamonds used for... Read >
Author: Denny Reinke

Diamond Carat Weight: Shoppers Buying Guide

27th February 2007
The weight of a diamond is usually expressed in carats. The term carat originated in ancient times when gemstones were weighted compared to the carob bean, where one bean weighed about one carat. The term was standardized and converted to the metric sys... Read >
Author: Denny Reinke

Choosing the Engagement Ring that's Right for You

03rd January 2007
Contrary to popular thought and memory, engagement rings, especially diamond rings, are not an "age old" tradition; it is a fairly new preference that was propelled by some very clever marketing about 150 years ago. Fortunately for the jewelry industry, ... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch

Understanding the Valuation of Diamonds

02nd December 2006
Diamonds are by far the most popular gem in the jewelry market and they are designated by Carat. The question then becomes, what is the valuation process for these gems. Diamonds are arguably the most valuable substance on Earth. From jewelry to other ... Read >
Author: Arsene Bergkamp

Right Hand Ring

18th November 2006
Talking about right hand ring which is a new concept that has evolved and booming in the diamond industry, however to broaden the definition of "Right Hand Ring" it is a fashion statement for today's career and independent women who have a flair for fashi... Read >
Author: Akhil Pathak

Buying Diamonds: Go Online for all your needs

15th November 2006
If you are interested in buying diamonds there are a couple of ways you can go about doing it. You can go to a store in your area that sells diamonds and make a purchase in person. Or on the other hand you can visit one of the online sites that sell dia... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

An Introduction to Diamonds

27th September 2006
If you are considering purchasing diamonds, you need to know some background on them. As the most sought after of jewels, the process is a bit surprising to most people. An Introduction to Diamonds Diamonds are the hardest natural substance known t... Read >
Author: Arsene Bergkamp

Pearl Value Factors: Judging and Evaluating Pearls

30th June 2006
Thanks to aggressive publicity campaigns sponsored by the diamond industry, anyone buying a diamond can confidently go into the transaction armed with enough information to ask the right questions. In the pre-purchase stage, you'll likely query the seller... Read >
Author: Amy Drescher

Antwerp Hotel Guide

02nd March 2006
Antwerp is a city in Belgium, which is a center of commerce. It has a population of just under half a million people and is the capital of Antwerpen province, one of the three areas of Belgium. The city is situated on the right side of the Scheldt River. ... Read >
Author: Rahul viz

How To Choose The Cut of A Diamond

05th February 2006
Here is some useful information that will be help in choosing a diamond. Diamonds are sought after because they are rare and are the only gemstone that has the extraordinary combination of hardness, fire, scintillation and brilliance that makes ... Read >
Author: Jack Duffey

Lab-Created Diamonds Simulated Diamonds And Manufactured Diamonds Review

21st September 2005
There has been a great deal discussion about lab-created diamonds. Along with that talk, there is much misinformation and perplexity. The jewelry lover, who is interested in realizing the huge savings and aesthetic beauty that simulated diamonds offer, ... Read >
Author: Robert Joseph

Man Made Diamonds Save Big Money And Avoid Mined Diamond Scams

08th September 2005
High quality man made diamonds are a bargain at about $80 per carat, and they do not increase in price exponentially as carat weight increases. For example, a one-carat synthetic diamond costs about $80; a three-carat man made diamond would then sell for... Read >
Author: Robert Joseph