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The Radiant Cut Diamond

Thursday, February 3, 2011 by admin

radiant cut diamond- The Radiant cut diamond is just that, absolutely radiant. It has the classic elegance of the traditional emerald cut shape combined with the fabulous sparkle of the brilliant cut diamond. This diamond is also called a Brilliantized Step Cut because of the way the developer put them together.

The developer of this cut was Henry Grossbard. He developed and patented the radiant cut in 1977 because he didn’t want people to have to sacrifice on brilliance in order to have the shape of the emerald cut diamond. What came about was an utterly beautiful diamond that has become a mainstay of engagement rings everywhere. Mr. Grossbard realized that all diamonds with straight edges were faceted with long rectangular surfaces. The step cut, as it is called, gave the diamond a glassy look without much sparkle. As any bride to be would agree, you can’t have the diamond without the sparkle. So, he combined the two cuts and it resulted in a stone second to none.

There is only one place to get the original Radiant cut diamond, and that is through the company that Mr. Grossbard founded. There are plenty of Radiant cut diamonds out there, but to get a true Radiant that doesn’t sacrifice proportion or brilliance, you probably should go to those who originated the radiant cut diamond in the first place. Radiant cut diamonds are not just limited to rings, but also make beautiful earrings and other jewelry pieces. Sadly, Henry Grossbard died a tragic death, but his radiant cut diamond is sure to be around forever.

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The Cushion Cut Diamond

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cushion cut diamond- Women love diamonds. There is no denying that, but what kind of diamonds do you want? Are you looking for oval, emerald, round, pear, or heart shaped diamonds? That is the question that all women ask themselves when thinking about a piece of jewelry. An interesting alternative to the oval or the princess cut may be just what you are looking for. It is called the cushion cut diamond. They are relatively rare, so just owning this jewel will put you in the class of having something that few possess.

The cushion cut diamond is a stunning combination of a round and square outline with a softened “pillow” shape. They tend to be cut as a rectangular shape, but proportionally look like a square. The way the diamond is cut on the edges exhibits a high degree of returning light, so the sparkle that it has is dazzling. It comes to life, and has a dreamy quality that you can only get in this kind of cut and sparkle.

Cushion cut diamonds vary in proportion and there is no real standard for what the proportions of a cushion cut diamond should be. Because of this, the quality of the cut can have a big impact on how beautiful the diamond appears.

The cushion cut is an excellent choice for someone who wants to be noticed because of their diamond.

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The Asscher Cut Diamond

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asscher cut diamond- In 1902, what is considered to be one of the greatest cuts of diamonds was conceived. That diamond is the Asscher Cut Diamond. The Asscher cut was named for its inventor, Joseph Asscher who founded the Royal Asscher Company in Amsterdam in 1854. This diamond can only be described as looking at an infinite hallway of reflecting mirrors.

Original Asscher cut diamonds are very rare, and each one-of-a-kind diamond can only be found in estate sales and of course, on the body of the rich, famous, or royal. Julia Roberts recently wore 10 carat Royal Asscher Cut Diamonds to an Academy Award presentation. They were set in 18k gold and were enhanced by round brilliant diamonds. It is the diamond choice of celebrities these days, especially in the form of engagement rings such as the one worn by the Reese Witherspoon in the form of an outstanding 4-carat in a platinum setting.

The diamond itself is a square cut with 72 facets in it. The deep clipped corners make the diamond resemble an octagon. The modern patented Asscher cut diamonds have more facets, and smaller clipped corners, but is no less exquisite. The original diamonds are each inscribed with the family insignia and a unique identification number to distinguish its authenticity.

There are few diamonds as breathtaking as the Asscher Cut Diamond.

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Conflict Diamonds - Kimberly Process

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The funding of conflicts using the proceeds of diamond sales in Africa has brought about regulations to stop this type of abuse to humanity. With the cooperation of the diamond industry and government intervention to address the issues and work together to solve the problem, great steps have been made to stop the use of conflict diamonds in the past six years.

In 2000, a zero tolerance policy was announced by the diamond industry and that policy still drives its policy makers today. In 2002 Kimberley Process Certification Systems was established and with it the elimination of the trade in conflict diamonds became a reality. The good news is that 99% of all diamonds in the world today are from non-conflict sources. The proceeds of non-conflict diamonds are being used for the economic growth of countries around the world.

Just some of the many programs that are now being funded by non-conflict diamond sales are the free education programs in Botswana, which allow its youth the chance to explore the world and have a chance at a better tomorrow. Also, in Botswana, these funds are going toward the building of hospitals and funding health projects. The peace in Sierra Leone allows it to export around $142 million in diamonds a year. Koidu Holdings, a diamond mining company in Sierra Leone has pledged 20% of its profits to national social safety and to the local community in which it operates. All of this goes to help with the reconstruction of its once war torn nation.

With the stamping out of conflict or blood diamonds, society as a whole is taking giant steps into the future without the use of a natural resource and an item of great beauty being turned into a weapon to fund death and destruction.

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The Vertu Pink Diamond Phone

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 by admin

Forget the iPhone; anyone with an extra $500 to $600 laying around can get that at their local Apple or AT&T store. You want something a little more glam, and a lot more sparkly! And by sparkly we don’t mean those cheap Swarovski crystal-studded phones that were all the rage a few years ago.

If you want a truly blinged-out mobile phone, then look no further than Vertu and their limited edition Vertu Pink Diamond phone. The phone casing itself is made of rose gold, but what really makes the phone shine are its tiny pink and white diamonds paved in a pretty flower pattern. The Vertu Pink Diamond phone will be available in extremely limited quantities, but because of the opportunities those extra zeros in your bank account afford you, you won’t have to wait in line.

Celebs like Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Madonna have one in their bag… do you?

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