A diamond is a stone that truly states, “I love you” in a deep way. In fact, you’ve probably heard the slogan many times that “a diamond is forever.”
Diamond ShapesALL ABOUT DIAMONDS
Diamond is symbol of deep, everlasting love, as well as the fact that it’s the hardest substance known on earth. Diamonds were always used to engrave tools because of their hardness. They have been found all over the world on all continents.
Today, the primary use of diamonds is no longer for carving or protection during battles. They are now used for adornment because of their sheer beauty- their dispersion of white light into many different beautiful colors, and their brilliance and indestructibility. Gemologists now rate diamonds based upon what is called “the 4 C’s,” referring to carat, cut, color, and clarity.
A diamond is a stone that truly states, “I love you” in a deep way. In fact, you’ve probably heard the slogan many times that “a diamond is forever.”
Diamond ColorsALL ABOUT DIAMONDS
Carat - refers to the weight of the diamond.
Cut - refers to the brilliance of the stone, as the way it is cut determines how much brilliance a diamond will have.
Clarity - refers to the natural blemishes found inside diamonds (and remember, a flawless diamond is extremely rare).
Color - is the last important factor when choosing a diamond. The highest color ranking for a diamond represents a completely clear and colorless stone.
Ruby is a gemstone of the SUN It is a part of the corundum family and is attractive because of its brilliance, if it is crystal clear and transparent.
Polished RubySOURCE OF RUBY
The most famous source of fine rubies is Burma, now called Myanmar. It is found in a variety of crimson and scarlet red colors ranging from pink to a deep ruddy violet color. It has the smooth and delicate luster of classified butter. The finest quality ruby has a delicate rose color, similar to the eye of a living cuckoo.
The Red Ruby has always enchanted the jewelry buyer. It being his/her birthstone, the bright red sensuous stone, associated with passion and vitality has had a special place in his/her heart as compared to the other gemstones.
Ruby is a gemstone of the SUN It is a part of the corundum family and is attractive because of its brilliance, if it is crystal clear and transparent.
Shades of RubySOURCE OF RUBY
The most famous source of fine rubies is Burma, now called Myanmar. It is found in a variety of crimson and scarlet red colors ranging from pink to a deep ruddy violet color. It has the smooth and delicate luster of classified butter. The finest quality ruby has a delicate rose color, similar to the eye of a living cuckoo.
The Red Ruby has always enchanted the jewelry buyer. It being his/her birthstone, the bright red sensuous stone, associated with passion and vitality has had a special place in his/her heart as compared to the other gemstones.
Diamond Shapes Diamond Colors Polished Ruby Shades of Ruby
You will be impressed to know that most of these famous diamonds had their origins in India. The most mysterious of them all is the –
The Hope DiamondFAMOUS DIAMONDS
The Hope Diamond:From 17th-century India to present-day Washington D.C., the Hope Diamond is well-traveled. The story goes that its “original” owner, a French merchant by the name of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, stole the 115.16 carat blue diamond from the eye of a holy Hindu statue. Several years later, the stone, now known as the “Blue Diamond of the Crown” or the “French Blue” was recut into a 67-carat stone by his court jeweler.
You will be impressed to know that most of these famous diamonds had their origins in India. The most mysterious of them all is the –
The Kohinoor DiamondFAMOUS DIAMONDS
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond also known as the Mountain of Light, has perhaps the most storied and turbulent past of all the famous diamonds. The gem is another product of India’s Kollur Mine in India, where it was discovered in the 13th century at a recorded weight of 186 carats. Currently on display in the Tower of London as part of the Crown Jewels, the stone is mounted in a crown that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth.
Rubies were highly prized for more than 3 Centuries in the Mughal court.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Ruby NecklaceFAMOUS RUBY
Rubies were usually drilled as beads and used as pendant gemstones on necklaces, turban ornaments or earrings. They were admired for their color which followed the Persian literary tradition of representing wine and the sun, evoking the light of dusk.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Ruby and Diamond Necklace and Ring and Queen Elizabeth II’s Ruby Necklace are one of the most talked about jewels.
Rubies were highly prized for more than 3 Centuries in the Mughal court.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Ruby NecklaceFAMOUS RUBY
Rubies were usually drilled as beads and used as pendant gemstones on necklaces, turban ornaments or earrings. They were admired for their color which followed the Persian literary tradition of representing wine and the sun, evoking the light of dusk.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Ruby and Diamond Necklace and Ring and Queen Elizabeth II’s Ruby Necklace are one of the most talked about jewels.
The Hope Diamond The Kohinoor Diamond Ruby Necklace Ruby Necklace