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About Blue Diamond Jewelry
To me, Blue Diamonds are stones of unparalleled beauty, mystique, legend, and even ancient curses…. all because of the infamous Hope Diamond. The dazzling deep blue wonder is the centerpiece of the Smithsonian Institute’s Natural History Museum and is the most visited gemstone in the world. The 45.5 carat, almost incandescent stone, is said to have been the eye piece of an ancient Hindu idol and that when stolen, brought calamity to anyone possessing or altering it. Through time, legend claims that suicide, rape, financial ruin, and horrible death, such as by beheading and being torn apart by wolves, are linked to those who possessed the stone. Today, the curse may be as much of a reason for the stone’s powerful draw as is it’s incredible beauty. In general though, blue diamonds are diamonds with a color tint that fall outside of the Gemological Institute of America’s rating scale. These colored or “Fancy Diamonds” are simply rated and classified by the color, such as “light blue”. Sometimes, due to the rarity and popularity of a particular color, these diamonds may be more valuable than white diamonds. Blue diamond jewelry is sure to be noticed and admired. Wear it… if you dare.
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no responses - Posted 04.11.11
Le Vian is not your everyday jewelry company: it's a legend where the storied magnificence makes it difficult to separate myth from reality. The 108.93 carat Kooh-i-Nur at the centerpiece of Queen Elizabeth's crown; the fabled, 182 carat Daria -I Noor, aka the Sea of Light, guarded by gold lions ...continue
no responses - Posted 04.22.10
April's birthstone is the diamond. Don't get me wrong, I love diamonds, but diamonds are usually the stone used in engagement rings, anniversary rings, and as gifts from loved ones that mark a special moment in one's life. To me, a birthstone is a gemstone that represents a particular month. ...continue
no responses - Posted 01.18.10
Diamonds are diamonds, right? However, historically something about brown colored diamonds just wasn't appealing to jewelry lovers. Perhaps it was the fact that brown is one of the most common shades of natural diamonds or that the hue is a result of either an impurity or structural defect in the ...continue






