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Diamonds 2010

2010-07-26T13:48:00.003+03:00

Hi,
its been a while since i shared with you. As you might well know, the past 2.5 years have been really low for the diamond industry. Even De-beers the "giant" of the industry has been hit quite badly and made a loss last financial year.
What does that mean for you as a consumer? I would suggest that if you are in the market for a diamond ring, this is the best time to buy. Why you ask? Jewelers are desparate for business and you are likely to pick up some lovely bargains. However, be warned. This won't last for ever. The market should rebound by next year and the prices will start creeping up again.
Make sure you haggle and you'll be sure to get a nice discount.
PS: Avoid ebay when buying high end stuff. The pay off may not be worth it. Happy shopping!!!

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Miners Unearth the World's Biggest Diamond Ever Found

2008-01-22T11:47:00.001+03:00

The world's biggest diamond, believed to be twice the size of the Cullinan, has been discovered in the North-West Province of South Africa. The find has electrified the diamond community, but the circumstances of the discovery are shrouded in mystery.

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The Future of Diamonds

2007-12-05T15:15:00.000+03:00

Would you like to own a real diamond (as opposed to a synthetic?)

This is probably a good time to get one. Why is that you ask?

World Diamond production is slowing down.

This is despite the discovery of new mines in Canada & Russia.

The old established mines are coming to the end of their productive life and so Diamond prices are predicted to go up in the coming years.

The price of Gold is insane trading at $800 per ounce as of today.
Platinum is trading at $1470 an Ounce.

This trend could very well go up as the price of Oil went up by $2 closing in on the $90 per barrel mark.

Advice for the Holiday season, shop smart & buy Low!!

Happy hunting.

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Diamond & Sapphire

2007-11-09T16:42:00.001+03:00

Diamonds and Sapphires go really well together.
In as much as a they are different, they complement each other well.

Diamonds have a hardness of 10 on the Mohs Scale while Sapphire has a hardness of 9.

However Diamond is 10 times harder than Sapphire in actual terms.

I love the contrast between the white Diamond Color & the Blue tones of the Sapphire

Diamonds are much more expensive than Sapphire.

A 1 carat VSI, D-F color Diamond could retail for $9,000 while a Top quality 1 carat Sapphire retails for $ 850.

You can be extravagant and opt for a Large Diamond in the middle flanked by two small Sapphires e.g. in three stone diamond rings.
For a cheaper version, use smaller Diamonds & ordinary sized Sapphire.

Its amazing how much variety we can find if we take the time to learn a few things.
You not only end up saving money, you get to create unique rings.

Go to;

Dimamond & Sapphire Rings

& find out more !!!

Just like the real thing !!!

2007-10-09T17:09:00.002+03:00

I have noticed that the US economy might be slowing down. This is due to a multitude of things the least of which being the Housing scandall !!

This means tightening our belts and leaves less money for us to spend on luxuries.
I don't like that. Not one bit !!

You see, am kinda partial to my 'bling'. Life is far too short not to have my fingers not look good.
Thats why i decided to find a cheaper source of Diamond rings.

Was i successful?? Well yes and no. I discovered Diamonds aren't CHEAP no matter which way you call it.

On the other hand, there are Synthetic Diamonds which are AFFORDABLE to downright cheap compared to real diamond rings.

To learn more about Moissanite, go to;

Moissanite Diamonds

Show me yours, i'll show you mine !!!

2007-10-09T10:38:00.001+03:00

Happy 2008 to all!!

I would like to wish you a great year full of the best for you and yours....then quickly get a bit controversial with my first blog of the year !!!

Is it only men who are obsessed with size?
I think not!!

Have you seen what ladies do when one of their "girlfriends" gets engaged?
Of course they are really happy for them, they hug and kiss even shed tears but as they do all that, some of them are actually scrutinizing the engagement ring in question!!
Not all of them will have very nice things to say about it either.

They might not go and blurt out "your diamond is really tiny" in front of their friends but while having a late with their tight pals, the gloves will come off!!

WHY?? You might ask? Blame it on jealousy....their boyfriend hasn't yet stepped up and proposed, maybe he did propose and got her a smaller ring or maybe she's married and her husband didn't even propose with a diamond ring.
It could also be simply the fact that we all seem to want what we don't have!!!

From my experience (and probably yours) the grass isn't greener South of the fence.
Be happy, genuinely happy for your girlfriend and remember, whatever the size of your diamond, it was given with LOVE!!

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Precious Metal Update

2007-07-18T22:58:00.001+03:00

Gold is moving on up. It has hit $670 an ounce. There were reports earlier in the year that it might go all the way to $1000 and ounce by December.

The weak Dollar isn't helping things either.

Platinum is holding at $1,300 an ounce.

Lets just hope jewellers will opt to make less profits and not raise jewellery prices too much.

Keep checking cause i woun't let you miss a thing.

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Diamond Cut

2007-07-10T20:06:00.001+03:00

Never under estimate the cut of a diamond.

Without an " ideal cut" to allow for total internal reflection where light reflects of the diamond facets, then a diamond is dead.

How can it be dead you ask if it was never alive? Well one of the major reasons diamonds are famous is because of their sparkle. Without it, they are just as good as any other gem.
The fire of a diamond is what sets it apart from the rest and it is only achievable if the stone is cut well.

If the diamond is cut too deep, the light escapes from the side facets or pavillion.

If cut too shallow, the light will escape from the bottom of the diamond. Both are very undesirable effects.

Be careful when purchasing your rings that you are not investing in "lifeless" diamonds.

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Engagement Rings

2007-07-08T22:38:00.000+03:00

You've been together for a while now and you feel its time to put up or shut up!!

From where am standing, this is where the stress begins !!

You know it has to be 'perfect' !! The mood, the location, the timing and oh yeah, lets not forget the little matter of the diamond engagement ring.

Stay calm now; take a few deep breaths and read on.

You don't have to empty your account. There are quite a few affordable diamond engagement rings out there.

Take your time, shop around and most of all, work within your budget. You need to have some cash left for the wedding. Right? : )

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Metal Prices

2007-07-03T23:46:00.000+03:00

Hi,
would like to draw your attention to the gold price.

It has hit $660 an ounce. If it keeps going at this rate, diamond rings will get significantly more expensive.

Unfortunately at $1,300 an ounce, the price of Platinum is also going through the roof. It might end up hitting ring and jewellery lovers where it hurts the most.
In the pocket.

Will keep you posted.

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