January 23, 2008 · 1 Comment
It seems nearly impossible to watch TV or open a newspaper without seeing something about man-made diamonds. For hundreds of years science has tried to create a perfect synthetic diamond. Finally, 21st-century technology has made that prospect a reality.
There are many reasons to purchase synthetic diamonds instead of the mined variety. The prices charged for mined diamonds are, in the very best verbiage, an illusion. (more…)
Categories: diamonds
Tagged: cecil adams, cubic zirconia, debeers, man-made diamonds, moissanite, synthetic diamonds
Why settle for a white diamond for that special engagement or anniversary when you can choose from almost any color imaginable? Actually, diamonds in the white spectrum, or white diamonds as most people have come to know them, are great. Diamonds are the hardest, naturally occurring substance known to man, and as such deserve all of our respect, no matter what color they are. However, with that being said, we have been brainwashed into thinking that a white diamond is the only way to go when it comes to choosing that special solitaire or ring. (more…)
Categories: engagement diamonds · gift ideas · rare diamonds · spence diamonds
Tagged: anniversary diamond, bright diamond, colored diamonds, diamond engagement, diamond impurities, pink diamond, south african diamonds, spence diamonds, white diamond