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Diamond History
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Ice on Ice – White-Hot Diamonds from a Frozen Place

February 28, 2014
Russia hosted the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, but did you know that it’s the country that wins the …
  • Diamond History , Trends

Edwardian Era Jewelry

July 11, 2013
With the current popularity of period pieces—fueled in part by films and shows like The Great Gatsby and Downton Abbey–there …
  • Diamond History , Trends

The Timeless Allure of Art Deco

May 23, 2013
With the return of The Great Gatsby, which is in theatres now, we’re reminded of the Roaring Twenties, a time …
  • Diamond History , GIA

The History of GIA and the 4Cs of Diamond Quality – Part 1

September 25, 2012
Part 1 – An Industry without Standards or Formal Education Though diamonds and other gemstones have been collected and coveted for …
  • Diamond Cut , Diamond History , Diamond Shapes

The Asscher Cut: A Cut of Royalty and Reinvention

August 21, 2012
Some diamond cut’s never go out of style, especially when they boast a royal heritage and have been redesigned and …
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