Tag: diamond
Black Diamonds Gain Respect
Black diamonds contradict the classic image of a diamond as a colorless, transparent gem, but black diamonds do exist and they are currently attracting...
What are the Birthstones by Month?
What are the birthstones by month? What is your birthstone? For as long as humans have been fascinated with precious gems, they have assigned...
The Era of Super-Large Diamonds
Super-large diamonds — stones of several hundred carats or more — command fabulous prices. Because of their great rarity, numerous cutting options, and prestige...
Botswana Produces the World’s Third-Largest Diamond
By Jim Brace-Thompson
They say diamonds are judged by the 4Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. But when a new diamond is dug up,...
A Luxury Gem Steeped in Fact & Fable
By Jim Brace-Thompson
The diamond is one fabled gemstone! For example, google “Hope Diamond” to see all the legends associated with just this one stone...
