Author: Morgan

As long as they look fabulous, I don’t mind the brand that is attached to my necklaces, earrings, and rings. At least that was how I felt until I found out about Cartier jewelry.

Of course, I had heard about Cartier jewelry before, and have even observed a few pieces from their collection. I always thought that they would be too expensive for me. However, one day I was able to examine some Cartier jewelry up close and I was able to take a peek at the price tag. I was surprised that even though the price was high, it certainly wasn’t extremely expensive. I mean, I wouldn’t have to file for bankruptcy to be able to buy the necklace or anything like that. As a result, I decided to buy that special necklace.

The necklace made me feel special every time I wear it. Like all Cartier jewelry, my necklace was luxurious, stylish, and elegant. I was very impressed by the sheer beauty and excellent craftsmanship of my necklace. Because I prefer to have variety in my jewelry, I own a bunch of necklaces. But I find myself wearing my new necklace all the time. I wore it when I visit the church, at my workplace, on special occasions, and even when I go on informal occasions with my friends. After a few weeks, I wanted add a few more Cartier jewelry to my collection.

Author: Burt Cotton

Around the world there are many diamonds that have been talked about or written about in various stories and official documents. Famous diamonds are part of our world’s history, and have been found in various parts of the world, by all types of people. From royalty to the gods, famous diamonds are often as well known as the people who owned them.

For centuries diamonds, famous diamonds or otherwise, were used in the armor of warriors and the crowns of our kings and queens as a symbol of fearlessness.

The Mountain of Light

One of the few oval shaped famous diamonds, the “mountain of light” was first mentioned in the year 1304. It weighed an astounding 186 carats, and it is said that the diamond was set in the peacock throne of Shah Jehan as an eye of one of the peacock’s.

During Queen Victoria’s reign, the famous diamonds shape was altered a bit and it was recut to weigh 108.93 carats. The diamond is currently one of the British Crown Jewels.

The Orloff

When the Orloff diamond was found, it was said that it weighed around 300 carats. This gemstone of the famous diamonds is held at the Diamond Treasury of the former Soviet Union located in Moscow.

A story about the Orloff claims that the diamond was actually placed in the eye of a god, in the temple of Sri Rangen, which is how it became known as one of the world’s famous diamonds.

The Regent

Before this incredibly large diamond of the famous diamonds was cut it weighed 410 carats! Originally called “The Pitt”, after the English Prime Minister, William Pitt, it was cut into a rounded shape and consisted of more than 140 carats.

In 1717, the diamond was sold to the Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. It was then that the diamond was renamed “The Regent”. When Louis XV had his coronation, the stone was set into his crown.

When the French Revolution ended, “The Regent” was owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, and was placed into the hilt of Bonaparte’s sword.

Currently, the diamond is on display for all to enjoy in the Louvre.

The Blue Hope

The most well known of all famous diamonds, the Blue Hope is currently in the Smithsonian Institution located in the state of Washington. It was owned by Louis XIV, and at the time was called “the blue diamond of the crown”.

Sometime during the French Revolution, the Blue Hope diamond was stolen. It was later found in London in the year 1830, where it was later purchased by Henry Philip Hope. The blue hope diamond received it’s name from this individual, as well as it’s reputation for causing bad luck to those who owned it. While Henry Philip Hope owned the precious blue diamond, each of his family members died in extreme poverty.

Author: Uladzislau Suski

When a company selects an area for mining diamond the area is checked out. This safety check of the area for mining has to be seen to as there is a possibility of the mine shaft collapsing while the mining is going on. There are other times when the deposit seems to have dried up. To avoid these occurrences a probe of the area will need to be done. This probe should include information as to where the best possible sites for mining rough diamond can be found.

By checking out this information prior to mining, the diamond company will be able to save themselves lots of future troubles. Once the area has been deemed satisfactory for rough diamond mining the company will prepare the area up for diamond mining. The place where the diamonds will be mined is kept free of unwanted buildings and equipment.

Once the rough diamonds have been harvested from the earth they are taken to the processing site of a diamond company. At this place the rough diamonds are carefully looked at by trained gemologists. These individuals will inspect the diamonds before they are cut and polished into a shape that is recognizable.

The rough diamonds are checked for any imperfections which might break, distort or warp the diamond when it is being cut. The diamonds which are free from these imperfections are placed to a side so that they can be taken for cutting and readied for the jewelry making process.

This initial inspection of the rough diamonds will help the jewelers decide which diamonds are suitable for intricate jewelry work. The lesser stones will then be used for jewelry designs where the imperfections of the stones will not devalue the jewelry. As the rough diamonds are graded they are placed into piles.

This process allows the gem stone workers the ability of finding the right piece of rough diamonds which may be suitable for their design. Now before the diamond is placed in a jewelry design it is cut to the shape that is required. The next step is polishing the diamond to bring out the inner fire. Once these steps are completed the gem worker will take a final look at the diamond.