| A Diamond Christmas 2004!by Keith Thompson | | | | get thisinformation in order to preserve the |
| | | | surprise, but gettingahold of a ring just |
| When Archduke Maximillian of Austria bestowed | | | | long enough to have it sized would bethe |
| a diamondring on Mary of Burgundy in 1477, | | | | mission, should you choose to accept it! That |
| giving a diamond as asymbol of love and | | | | said,there is always the option or buying a |
| commitment was birthed. Prior to thisonly | | | | loose diamond andletting her shop for the |
| royalty wore diamonds, believing they | | | | setting. You're still a hero andshe gets |
| symbolizedstrength and courage. The root of | | | | exactly what she wants! |
| the word diamond comesfrom the Greek word | | | | |
| "adamas", which means unconquerable". | | | | THE SHAPE & SETTING |
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| Other folklore surrounding diamonds links | | | | Diamonds come in many shapes and settings. |
| them to Cupid,whose arrows were said to be | | | | Would she likea round diamond, a marquise cut |
| tipped with diamonds. | | | | or oval, a princess cut oremerald, pear or |
| | | | heart; there are many choices available toyou |
| A diamond is an exceedingly rare item. Over | | | | to find just the diamond jewelry she wants. |
| 250 tons ofore must be processed to come up | | | | Whenyour're out shopping,linger by the |
| with just one 1-caratdiamond of any quality. | | | | jewelry counters longenough to let her look |
| There are five nations in the worldwhich | | | | but not long enough to arousesuspicion. You |
| account for over 90% of the world's rough | | | | may be rewarded with hints of preferencethat |
| diamondsupply, and those are Australia, | | | | will help you. Take into consideration the |
| Botswana, Namibia, Russiaand South Africa. | | | | size andshape of her hands. This will have a |
| Several other countries produce smallerbut | | | | bearing on how thering looks on her. For |
| significant stones, like the Canadian | | | | instance large rings sometimesoverwhelm small |
| Excellent Cutdiamonds from the Arctic circle. | | | | hands. Try to think proportionately. |
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| Now that we agree that they are rare and | | | | THE OCCASION |
| quite valuable,why still do we want to give | | | | |
| them as gifts? Because they'rebeautiful! And | | | | What is the occasion? Is it a Christmas or |
| elegant, dazzling and all the otheradjectives | | | | Holiday gift? Abirthday bauble? Anniversary? |
| she'll likely apply when she opens the | | | | Engagement? Whatever theoccasion, know that |
| giftyou've come up with. Diamond jewelry is | | | | she'll look upon this gift as |
| like nothing else,and if you're looking to | | | | somethingspecial, a gift of love and |
| make this a Christmas or Holidayto remember, | | | | endearment. Choose wisely! |
| the gift of diamonds will make this | | | | |
| anunforgettable Holiday season! | | | | SHOPPING FOR DIAMOND JEWELRY |
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| So how do you go about purchasing that | | | | Choosing where you buy a diamond has never |
| diamond baubleshe's always wanted? Here are | | | | been easier. |
| some guidelines to followthat will give you | | | | |
| the best chance at success! | | | | Besides the plethora of diamond retailers in |
| | | | your veryneighborhood, the internet has made |
| WHAT DOES SHE WEAR NOW? | | | | diamond shoppingincredibly convenient. Most |
| | | | of the major jewelers have anonline presence, |
| Notice her style now. To have the best chance | | | | and often this will get you more stone forthe |
| at finding adiamond style that compliments | | | | money, as they have little or no overhead |
| her natural chosen style youneed to come | | | | online. Mostoffer guarantees and return |
| armed with the knowledge of several things. | | | | privileges, and buying onlineis in my view |
| | | | very much safer than handing my credit cardto |
| Some of those include does she like classic, | | | | an eighteen year old with a spending problem. |
| contemporary,or vintage styling? What metals | | | | Also, asyou know if you're reading this, |
| does she wear. Is itexclusively gold, | | | | information is readilyavailable online, and |
| platinum, silver? Does she like bold ormuted | | | | suspect at times offline. A websiteis not on |
| pieces, and the relative size of the jewelry | | | | commission or limited so mcuh by inventory as |
| in herpossession now. | | | | acommissioned salesperson might be. |
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| WHAT SIZE DOES SHE WEAR? | | | | Do some discreet research, gather your data, |
| | | | go online andfind the rock of her dreams! |
| You may have to be sort of James Bondish to | | | | Make this a Diamond Christmas! |