About Diamonds
Diamonds have been with human civilization for at least 3,000 years. Since time immemorial, the hardest substance on earth, diamond, has been used in love potions, in war, in romances and to decorate the brave and royal (or both).
Today, diamonds remain the stuff of legends and are universally recognized as the symbol of luxury and everything that is good in life. The acquisition of diamonds is not only a symbol of financial stability but also an affirmation that a person now belongs to an elite group of individuals who have made it a point to make their lives as productive and successful as possible. Walk with the kings and queens of ancient lore- walk with the royalty, with brilliant diamonds astride.
Diamonds in history/history in diamonds
Fashion is serious business- history has taught as thus far. The history of jewelry was not limited to enhancing natural beauty. In reality, jewelry was often used more in war and campaigns rather than balls with princes and princesses.
According to documented history, warriors and warrior-kings fought with armors that were mystically enhanced with precious stones. The diamond was always the centerpiece, and represented strength, virtue and battle-readiness. The very fabric of human character was molded by the use of precious stones. The finest of these stones, the diamond, continues to represent these sterling virtues up to our modern times.
Getting your own diamonds
Buying diamonds is a luxurious pleasure, which can radically change the way you view the world and even yourself. With this in mind, there are certain things that you should know about diamonds. First, each diamond piece is unique and special. No two diamonds are 100% identical. The way it was cut, polished and masterfully set in the chosen jewelry changes its appearance and physical projection. As you may have already gleaned from the visible links to our collections, a world of opportunity awaits you.
Basic knowledge about diamonds matters
In this educational section, you will learn the basics of buying diamonds. Our aim is to educate you as quickly as possible regarding how diamonds are cut, polished and valued, based on its perceived physical characteristics. Make sure that you read about a diamond’s carat weight (carat versus karat), the clarity of the diamonds you will be purchasing, plus the color and cut used.
As we’ve mentioned before, diamonds are by no means identical to each other. What determines the appropriateness of a particular diamond for a specific type of jewelry? The diamond’s cut. There are different cuts available; a master jeweler would be able to produce any of these cuts: round cut, princess cut, emerald cut, asscher cut, marquise cut, oval cut, radiant cut, pear cut, cushion cut, heart cut, old European cut and old miners cut.
As for the color, diamonds are by no means uniformly colorless. There are yellow diamonds, gray diamonds, blue diamonds, green diamonds, etc. In movies and television shows worldwide, the colorless diamond is often used. But for the sake of creativity and free choice, you should also try to find other diamonds that are of different hues, if you think it will further enhance your collection.
When one speaks of “defects” in the diamond, what do these defects refer to? Typically, defects are simply the result of the natural evolution of the precious stone. Other elements like boron can mix within the rigid crystalline structure of the diamond and cause ‘impurities’.
Diamond traders from Antwerp and other such places know of these impurities and tend to bargain with fellow diamond traders by citing the unpleasant characteristics of the diamonds that are “on the table”. Diamond merchants exchange insults regarding their diamonds, and seal a deal with a handshake. Welcome to the wild world of diamonds!