http://www.diamondadviceguide.com All about Diamonds Wed, 13 May 2009 08:43:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [ad#content] I recall a promotional campaign on T.V that used the punch line “A diamond is forever”. I can think of no better reason, than this, to stress the importance of careful planning before buying a diamond. Any layman knows for sure that diamonds don’t come cheap. So before you impress ... http://www.diamondadviceguide.com/how-to-buy-a-diamond.html [ad#content] Since time immemorial diamonds have instigated myths, shaped civilizations and enchanted people with its enigmatic charisma. The history of diamonds has been a very interesting one. What was once believed to be a mystic stone is now the corner stone of world economy! This magnificent transition reflects not only the ... http://www.diamondadviceguide.com/history-of-diamonds.html [ad#content] The Great Star of Africa The Great Star of Africa or the Cullinan I is the largest cut diamond in the world. It weighs 530.20 Carats and has 74 refracting sides. The diamond was cut from a 3106 Carat diamond called the Cullinan, the largest diamond crystal ever found. The Cullinan ... http://www.diamondadviceguide.com/famous-diamonds.html [ad#content] The price of a diamond is influenced by the four C’s. Namely colour, clarity, cut and carat. For the sake of comparison, each of the four characteristics is graded in an internationally recognized format. This system of grading will be explained one by one. COLOUR The worth of a diamond is judged ... http://www.diamondadviceguide.com/diamond-prices.html [ad#content] Since diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth, it is immune to wear and tear. But it does have its weaknesses. The most damage prone area in a diamond is the girdle. Fortunately this is not a cause for concern because the force required to chip the girdle ... http://www.diamondadviceguide.com/diamond-care.html [ad#content] The weight of diamonds, like most other precious gems, is expressed in carats. The word carats may be abbreviated as ct. for all practical purposes. Some times a suffix ‘TW’ is added to indicate that the weight expressed is the cumulative total of all the diamonds used in that particular ... http://www.diamondadviceguide.com/diamond-carats.html