| nd is a girl’s best friend, or so they say. | | | | lot of jewelry stores, but in order to purchase a |
| What girl would not like her own piece of these | | | | good diamond, one must also know about the |
| precious sparkling gemstones? Diamonds have | | | | different characteristics that dictate its worth and |
| symbolized different things over the course of | | | | beauty. |
| human history. | | | | When looking into buying a diamond, learn about |
| It has been used in ancient religious statues, it has | | | | what you want first, whether you want a |
| been held up in a warrior’s fist in battles, it | | | | diamond with a certain kind of cut, that is of a |
| has been on the crowns and scepters of kings, | | | | certain carat and color and to make sure that it |
| and it has won the love of many a bride-to-be. | | | | does not have too many inclusions, which affect |
| But in the 20th century, the diamond has been | | | | its clarity. |
| the spark and dream of many women around the | | | | Once you find out what you want, research on |
| world, even those of little girls. They desire it for | | | | the price and set a budget. You should also learn |
| its beauty and glamour and what it signifies to | | | | about where you’ll buy your diamond piece. |
| them. It can mean everlasting romantic love in the | | | | Make sure to go to a reputable jeweler by asking |
| form of an engagement or a wedding ring. | | | | recommendations from your friends and family. |
| It can be an expensive gift from a lover in the | | | | As for the diamond per se, ask the jeweler for |
| form of diamond earrings. And it can also mean | | | | conflict free diamonds. |
| independence and financial status when bought by | | | | Conflict diamonds, also called blood diamonds, are |
| the woman herself, in any form of jewelry | | | | stones that have originated from areas controlled |
| setting. | | | | by anti-government forces and have been sold to |
| So if a diamond is a girl’s best friend, then | | | | fund these operations, usually in Africa. |
| a girl has got to learn all about it. It might be the | | | | A diamond is expensive, so make sure to learn all |
| most profitable and widely known gemstone in | | | | you can about it and buy from a reputable |
| the world, but a diamond, in scientific terms, is | | | | jewelry store. To further protect yourself, ask |
| basically a mineral made up on simple carbon | | | | for money back guarantee. Online stores usually |
| atoms in a crystalline structure, formed deep | | | | have a return policy valid for up to 30 days. |
| inside the earth under extreme pressure and | | | | Also, make sure your diamonds are certified. |
| temperature for over millions of years. | | | | Certifications come from third party organizations |
| It has been most popular in the 20th century due | | | | like the GIA or AGS and are helpful in assessing |
| to the discovery of large amounts of diamonds in | | | | your purchase. |
| South African mines. It is now readily available in a | | | | |