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Diamond Alternatives - Buying Loose Moissanite Stones

May 13, 2006, 9:31 am

The idea behind this is simple. Since the stone is usually the more expensive part of the ring and the setting is usually cheaper than the stone … why not buy the stones alone? Here, Peter Crump tells you how and where:

Moissanite is fast becoming the new diamonds. The newest jewelry stone on the market, moissanite is fashionable. Moissanite stones are manufactured to exacting standards, and so produce fine quality jewelry. And loose moissanite stones, being cheaper, can offer a choice of much larger stone sizes than diamonds.

Just witness the number of “stars” who have been seen recently wearing stunning moissanite jewelry. Moissanite jewelry is the new jewelry for the discriminating buyer.

Not only does moissanite look as good as diamonds, it’s much cheaper.

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Diamonds - The king of the court

May 10, 2006, 10:23 am

Diamonds are the popular kids in school. Revered, held up as the standard, and coveted among all the other gems. Where it is placed as a jewel in any of the royal crowns of the world. As seen in the following article by Michael Russell:

The Diamond remains, not only a romantic gem of great beauty, but a legitimate trading item on commodity markets and is an established trade in the world’s toughest financial markets of London and Europe. As a commercial commodity diamonds are very popular because of their controlled value internationally, mainly by De Beers, who held the monopoly for a long time.

Aesthetically, it is because of its purity that it captures immediate attention. There is no other known substance as hard in the mineral world, yet once the stone is cut and faceted it possesses a brilliance which seems to hold the potential for the reflection of all the colors of the rainbow. It is understandably symbolic of human fidelity and truthfulness and of enduring virtues and is expected to demonstrate a commitment to these values at the time when couples become engaged to be married. This custom is so well established, that it is difficult to concede that any other stone will oust it from its supreme status.

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No Conflict Diamonds | Fake diamond manufacturing tips

April 18, 2006, 2:01 pm

This is an article that offers you some no conflict diamond manufacturing tips. Such as how to spot a counterfeit diamond by utilizing questions, wear and tear, documentation, setting and appraisal.

How are diamonds made? Well, under natural circumstances, it takes putting carbon under pressure millions of years to create a diamond. This is why diamonds are so expensive to purchase. Fortunately, man is no longer confided to waiting for nature to create diamonds. Diamonds made by man can be created much faster and the quality is higher than ever before. In fact, a layman may now find it hard to tell the difference between a fake diamond from a real one.

Fake Diamonds – Spot a Counterfeit Diamond

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