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.
Sapphire - the famous blue stone is also called the blue sister of Ruby. Its because they come from the same mineral, corundum.
Sapphire ShapesSOURCE OF SAPPHIRE
The most famous and the finest blue sapphires are the prized Kashmir
sapphires which have a blue color that is not only intense, but also velvety. As
the name suggests, it originated from India's northwestern region of Kashmir,
along the Pakistani/Indian boarder in the western Himalayas. So rare are these
sapphires that they are not often seen in the gemstone market.
Second only to Kashmir in quality and mystique is the Burmese Sapphires. They
are now sourced from Srilanka and Australia, Tanzania and Madagascar. The value
of sapphires depends on their color, transparency and size. And in cases of very
fine quality sapphires, the origin also has a major role.
Sapphire - the famous blue stone is also called the blue sister of Ruby. Its because they come from the same mineral, corundum.
Shades of SapphireSOURCE OF SAPPHIRE
The most famous and the finest blue sapphires are the prized Kashmir
sapphires which have a blue color that is not only intense, but also velvety. As
the name suggests, it originated from India's northwestern region of Kashmir,
along the Pakistani/Indian boarder in the western Himalayas. So rare are these
sapphires that they are not often seen in the gemstone market.
Second only to Kashmir in quality and mystique is the Burmese Sapphires. They
are now sourced from Srilanka and Australia, Tanzania and Madagascar. The value
of sapphires depends on their color, transparency and size. And in cases of very
fine quality sapphires, the origin also has a major role.
Diamond Shapes Diamond Colors Sapphire Shapes Shades of Sapphire
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.
Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm.
TalismanFAMOUS SAPPHIRES
The great Oriental traveler, Sir Richard Francis Burton, had a large star
sapphire which he referred to as his “talisman,” for it always brought him good
horses and prompt attention wherever he went. Just the mere sight of the stone
was believed to bring luck and he showed it to people everywhere he went. King
Solomon wore a sapphire ring. And in modern times, the sapphire grew notorious
when we saw Prince Charles give a sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana.
Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm.
Lady Diana's Sapphire RingFAMOUS SAPPHIRES
The great Oriental traveler, Sir Richard Francis Burton, had a large star
sapphire which he referred to as his “talisman,” for it always brought him good
horses and prompt attention wherever he went. Just the mere sight of the stone
was believed to bring luck and he showed it to people everywhere he went. King
Solomon wore a sapphire ring. And in modern times, the sapphire grew notorious
when we saw Prince Charles give a sapphire engagement ring to Lady Diana.
The Hope Diamond The Kohinoor Diamond Talisman Sapphire Ring