Saturday, February 8, 2014

Diamonds of the months "Birthstones"

Birthstones are traditionally offered in present to the birth on a jewel. Stones symbolize the born month of the person to whom it belongs. Of biblical origin, this tradition was immortalized  through ages. In 1912, national American association of Jewelers adopted an official list of born stone. There is also a version of Birthstones associated with the diverse signs of the zodiac.The properties of the gemstones divide into categories in...

Your Guide to Diamond Color

When most industry experts discuss a diamond's color, they are typically referring to a diamond's transparancy, or lack of color. Diamonds composed of 100% pure carbon without any impurities render completely colorless diamonds. However, almost all diamonds contain some degree of color impurity caused by lingering traces of nitrogen, boron, hydrogen or other elements. Most diamonds are affected solely by nitrogen traces, which create pale yellowish...