The diamond has been the symbol of everlasting love for centuries now, and the beautiful gem continues to dazzle all who become captivated by its brilliance. Colored diamonds have also slowly emerged as exceptional beauties for their unique chemical makeup. The blue diamond is the rarest of the gems and has become the most sought after as its shade can range from baby blue to deep ocean blue. The blue diamond happens to have an incredible birthplace, reports Popular Science, one that extends far below the earth from a billion years ago. A study recently conducted by the journal Nature has disc ..read more

When looking for a diamond ring, whether for a proposal, marriage, or special gift to a loved one, there are countless different styles to choose from. From a tiffany setting to a halo setting, diamond rings come in a variety of cuts that make the ring so appealing. What some people may not know, is the process of shaping the diamond beforehand to get that extraordinary look and shine. With all of this in mind, what is the actual process of shaping a diamond after retrieving the rock to give it that majestic look? Step One: Sawing the DiamondDiamonds are made from a rough stone that comes from ..read more

In recent times, millennials are being blamed for everything from the economy to election results, and even the fall of the diamond industry. Yes, the fall of the diamond industry. It seems as though the lack of interest in the glitz and glam of diamonds, has weighed poorly on the industry in comparison to past generations. How can the industry adjust itself, to get back the interest and “cool” factor it once possessed? Many declines in certain industries can place blame a certain factor or variable, some of which are controllable , while others are merely trends here to stay. CNBC reported, t ..read more

In the past few weeks, there’s been quite a buzz about how lab-grown diamonds are completely disrupting the diamond markets and industry. Uncertainty surrounds how the economy will respond, especially for young buyers, who have already demonstrated disdain for diamonds. Here’s a short sparknotes on what lab-grown diamonds are, how they’re made, benefits and drawbacks, and potential implication on the future of the diamond Goliaths like De Beers. Diamonds created in laboratories are made of carbon, just like ones created in the ground, so technically, they aren’t “synthetic,” as some argue. The ..read more

Last week, Diamond World reported that the prices for colored diamonds saw a small but significant increase. The website reports, “The Fancy Color Diamond Index rose by 0.4 percent for 2016, driven by price increases for blue and pink diamonds of 5.5 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively, and offset by a 4.0 percent decline in prices of yellow diamonds.” In late 2016, CNN ran a report discussing how 2016 was the year of the colored diamond, calling them one of the greatest luxuries. It reported, “Sotheby’s claimed world record prices for six different colored diamonds varying in hue from Fancy ..read more

This past Sunday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association hosted their annual dinner and awards ceremony, the Golden Globes. This yearly celebration of excellence in entertainment began in 1944 when the Association was still called the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association. Originally a fairly informal event, the event quickly went from a short awards ceremony to a full-blown gala featuring fashion-forward ballgowns and statuettes to give to winners. Today, the association awards upwards of 20 awards to directors, actors, actresses, screenplay writers, musicians, and animators whose wor ..read more

Sound like the impossible? Well think again! Here are a few of my tricks on how to acquire a beautiful diamond on a budget: Less than one carat Instead of buying a 1-carat diamond, try going for something with less weight, from .90 to.99. Prices seem to skyrocket at every whole carat so less brings more savings! Buy Online Buy diamonds online. Like other online shopping ventures, it is significantly cheaper than buying from a jeweler. Slight Inclusions Diamonds with slight inclusions can save you thousands, as opposed to buying a flawless diamond. These flaws are almost always invisible to th ..read more

  According to an article on independent.co.uk, Petra Diamonds has recovered an extremely rare  23.16 carat pink diamond from its Williamson mine in Tanzania. The pink diamond – one of the most highly coveted of all the colored stones – is an example of high quality and is the most significant recovery by Petra from the mine to date, according to the mining group. “Pink diamonds are only found in a handful of mines throughout the world and their rarity ensures that they are one of the most highly coveted of all the fancy colors,” the company said in a statement. Pink color in diamon ..read more

Diamonds have been struggling to keep their luster after market difficulties and sales fluctuations, but production cuts in one of the largest diamond producers may see the market balancing out. Petra Diamonds Ltd has, along with many other diamond dealers, felt the tightening of their collective belts for some time now. However, could this strategy prove to be the solution to their financial woes? Can reducing the number of diamonds produced balance the market in the favor of dealers? A diamond in the rough Quoted recently, Petra’s CEO Johan Dippenaar stated, “We’re not as negative as most ..read more

The OGI Systems Group recently made an announcement that they have developed a next generation, powerful American diode-pumped laser-cutting system for CVD (cultivated diamond) and other extremely hard materials. OGI Systems Group is the leading global organization for technology revolving around diamonds or in the diamond industry. The company was founded in 1990 for diamond and gemstone technology tools, providing smart, state-of-the-art solutions for a wide array of manufacturing, grading, analyzing, and marketing processes. The products that OGI sells are often sold to diamond dealers, dia ..read more