Archive for the 'General' Category

Designer Watches

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

DiamondCompare has a large selection of Designer Watches which make the perfect gift for anyone young or old. When buying a designer watch it is important to set a budget as they can range from £100 to over £10,000! The brand as well as the design is an important factor which is worth considering.
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Where Are Diamonds Mined?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

The largest single producer of diamonds by volume is the Argye mine which is located in the Kimberly region of Western Australia in the far north eastern region. The mine is owned by Rio Tinto and although it does produce more diamonds than any other mine, it is by no means the richest. This is […]

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Every woman hopes and dreams of receiving a diamond from an admirer or loved one. It is simply the best present any woman can receive, whether for birthdays, set upon engagement rings or for anniversaries, a diamond will be gladly relieved. Diamonds make women feel special and very loved and wanted. A gift of a […]

The History of Diamond Cutting

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Diamonds in their raw state lack lustre and appear like a particularly unattractive translucent gemstone such as a crystal. Cutting and polishing diamonds is what gives them their attractive and highly sought after appearance and enduring brilliance.
At the beginning of the 15th century, diamonds had to be cut and polished by hand as machinery to […]

Cocktail Rings

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Cocktail rings first became very popular in the forties and fifties. They are characterised by their large size and often brightly colour gemstone settings. Women all over the world love to wear cocktail rings. They make great accessories for any outfit and bring a touch of fun and glamour to the wearer. A cocktail ring […]