| Diamond is a precious gemstone frequently | | | | (light yellow). |
| incorporated into some of the most modern, | | | | Diamonds look best as parts of formal evening |
| beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is a | | | | jewelry when paired with Black Onyx, dark |
| clear stone revered for its ability to reflect light, | | | | amethyst or cool blue sapphire. More casual |
| and is widely recognized as the April Birthstone | | | | combinations include lighter, bridal colored blends |
| and the center stone used in most American | | | | with aquamarine, pearls and carnelian. To see a |
| engagement rings. But beyond its modern-day | | | | selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring |
| uses and associations, diamonds hold a decadent | | | | raw diamonds, visit Diamond is typically considered |
| mythological, spiritual and etymological history that | | | | a sophisticated gemstone that works well with |
| add nostalgic value to their already strong | | | | any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to |
| aesthetic worth. Read on for more information | | | | enhance the luster of blue or green eyes. |
| that will help you fall in love with your diamond | | | | Almost half of all Diamonds come from mines in |
| jewelry - or inspire you to buy some today! | | | | central and southern Africa. The other half comes |
| Diamonds are prized for their beauty and | | | | from mines in Canada, India, Russia, Brazil and |
| durability. A form of carbon, the Diamond is the | | | | Australia. Today, the jewelry industry is buzzing |
| world's hardest known natural material. In fact, | | | | about high-quality or lab-created diamonds. These |
| the word "Diamond" comes from the ancient | | | | synthetic diamonds possess the same molecular |
| Greek adamas, which means invincible. Because of | | | | structure as natural diamonds. With public |
| their durability, Diamonds have been used in tools | | | | concerns about the mining industry, these |
| for since antiquity. Diamonds were first used as | | | | man-made beauties offer a compelling alternative |
| religions icons in India nearly 2,500 years ago. | | | | to the real thing. |
| Since then, they've become highly coveted | | | | Mohs' Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale |
| gemstones. | | | | where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, |
| Diamonds are often described and valued by their | | | | and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Diamonds |
| gemological characteristics: The Four C's (carat, | | | | are often proved real by the fact that they can |
| color, cut and clarity). Although Diamonds are used | | | | scratch glass. Because they are such scratch |
| in many types of fine jewelry, they are | | | | resistant stones, diamonds are extremelty suitable |
| traditionally associated with engagement and | | | | as a component of oft-worn jewelry. Diamonds |
| wedding rings. Most people think diamonds are | | | | should be regularly cleaned by a professional or |
| white or colorless. In fact, yellow and brown | | | | with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Avoid |
| Diamonds are the most common. Any Diamond | | | | ultra-sonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals |
| with a hue other than brown or yellow is | | | | when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as |
| considered a colored Diamond. Colorless Diamonds | | | | exposure to these elements can damage |
| are pure or nearly pure. The color scale for | | | | semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls. |
| colorless diamonds goes from D (colorless) to Z | | | | |