February 26, 2010
February 26, 2010
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| The “Cullinan Heritage,” a 507-carat piece of rough unearthed in September at the Cullinan mine in South Africa, garnered $35.3 million, or about $69,557 per carat, at tender. |
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London–Petra Diamonds Ltd. announced today that a 507-carat piece of rough unearthed at its Cullinan mine in September sold for $35.3 million, the highest sale price on record ever achieved for a rough diamond. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 24, 2010
By James Greene © 
Diamond rings are a lovely addition to anyone’s jewelry collection. These types of gemstone rings come in various colors, metals and sizes. The diamonds which are part of the ring may be high quality stones or ones of a more modest variety. There are many benefits to purchasing a diamond ring which is an antique style. Antique diamond rings are coveted by many and the following will list some of the benefits to purchasing this type of diamond ring. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 19, 2010
By James Greene © 
One of the aspects of a piece of jewelry which often pops out at prospective jewelry buyers is the design of the ring, necklace, bracelet or broach. A unique jewelry design can make all the difference in the world as to whether the shopper keeps looking or buys the item right away. If you are looking for a unique jewelry design for your next jewelry piece, here are a few thoughts to keep in mind while shopping for one. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 12, 2010
By James Greene © 
Platinum is a popular type of metal used in jewelry making these days. This precious metal is used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even lovely diamond engagement rings. Platinum is part of a group of metals known as the platinum group. Included within this group are platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, palladium, iridium and osmium. Although platinum is the most common type of metal in this group, there are others within the platinum group of metals which can be used to make jewelry. In fact, all except osmium can and have been used in jewelry production. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 3, 2010
By James Greene © 
Jewelry owners have a special place in their heart for their diamonds and other types of jewelry items. Many of these items are sentimental and not just for show. No matter for what reason you love your jewelry, there may come a time when you need to have that special item appraised. Diamond and jewelry appraisals provide jewelry owners with a way to find out the true value of their jewelry. A true gem and jewelry appraisal contains the following features:
- Independent and impartial written statement
- Prepared by a professional appraiser
- Defines the value of the item
- Factors in the current state of the gem and jewelry market
- Gives a precise description of the item. (The most important factor) Read the rest of this entry »
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January 21, 2010
By James Greene © 
Before you place that one carat diamond engagement ring on your loved one’s finger, you have to think of a great way to propose marriage. Some men like their engagement proposal to be romantic and filled with poems, flowers and all other things which portray a heartfelt love for their future partner while others like to keep the marriage proposal light and fun while getting the same message across. If you fall within the latter category, you are undoubtedly looking for a fun way to propose marriage. The following will provide some tips for you in order to find the perfect way to get to the part where you put the diamond ring on your future wife’s finger. Read the rest of this entry »
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