The First Synthetic Diamonds
As their quality increases, synthetic diamonds are not only conceived as a substitute for natural industrial-grade diamonds, but also used increasingly in fine jewelry these years. But how much do you know about the first synthetic diamonds?
The process of creating man-made diamonds (Aslo known as cultured diamonds, lab diamonds) was first conceived by French chemist Henri Moissan in 1892. With Moissan’s process, tiny fragments of synthetic Continue reading »
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Diamonds From Ashes
Created diamonds aren’t new. Gem quality diamonds have been synthesized in the lab for some time and are showing up in many sales catalogs. But a company called LifeGem (TM) has come up with a unique twist on diamond creation. They create gemstones from carbon that’s captured during the cremation of human remains.
It’s not a process that will appeal to everyone, but the company is finding that an increasing number of people opt in to the program Continue reading »
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Fancy Color Diamonds
Which fancy color diamonds are most popular?
AMGAD: Yellow and pink diamonds are the most commonly sought after fancy color diamonds and most likely will continue to be for years to come. Celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Coby Bryant have continued to make these colors popular.
An increased demand for orange, blue, and green colored diamonds show that these colors are trending. Since they are rare in nature, demand can shift prices Continue reading »
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Mizrahi Diamonds Launches an Informative Website Providing Jewelry Product Information and More
Mizrahi Diamonds Launches an Informative Website Providing Jewelry Product Information and More
Los Angeles, CA, June 14, 2008 –(PR.com)– Mizrahi Diamonds has launched a website, located at www.MizrahiDiamonds.com, providing consumers with jewelry product information and helpful tips on purchasing fine jewelry.
In an effort to keep customers and potential customers informed, Mizrahi Diamonds has made product information available to Internet surfers. No purchase is required. The information on the website covers topics such as Buying a Diamond, the 4 C’s, Gold Jewelry, Care and Cleaning. The information provides jewelry shoppers with many of the facts they need to make an informed buying decision. The website also contains a catalog of products that can be viewed online.
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Not so Ordinary Diamonds
You won’t find most of these diamond studded items at your local jewelry store. In fact, some of them aren’t set into jewelry at all, like the platinum and diamond skull you see here, which was cast from the skull of a living, breathing male who lived about 300 years ago. Poor guy — his grave must not have been very secure. The necklace made from Marie Antoinette’s pearls is beautiful, and the $500,000 gold and diamond dog collar is, well… big.
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Fancy Color Diamonds
Orangey pink marquise diamond set with 2 carats of white diamonds. 18K white and yellow gold setting
é AMGADSpecial Four Cs of Color Diamonds Like other diamonds, the price of a color diamond depends in part on the Four Cs: color, cut, clarity and carat weight, but the factors used to judge those qualities differ somewhat from the Four Cs of colorless diamonds.
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1.44 carat emerald cut natural champaigne diamond with trapezoid white diamonds.
© AMGADWhich fancy color diamonds are most popular?
AMGAD: Yellow and pink diamonds are the most commonly sought after fancy color diamonds and most likely will continue to be for years to come. Celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Coby Bryant have continued to make these colors popular.
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Fancy Color Diamonds
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Pink diamond flowers with white diamonds, set in 18K white gold.
© AMGADColor Diamond Carat WeightHow does a fancy color diamond’s carat weight affect its pricetag?
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Fancy Color Diamonds
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0.45 carat princess fancy yellow diamond with two princess white. In 18 carat white and yellow gold.
© AMGADColor Diamond ClarityShould we judge the clarity of a fancy color diamond the same way we do the clarity of a white diamond?
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)2007 Recap of Extreme Diamonds
You won’t find most of these diamond studded items at your local jewelry store. In fact, some of them aren’t set into jewelry at all, like the platinum and diamond skull you see here, which was cast from the skull of a living, breathing male who lived about 300 years ago. Poor guy — his grave must not have been very secure. The necklace made from Marie Antoinette’s pearls is beautiful, and the $500,000 gold and diamond dog collar is, well… big.
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