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Diamond’s characteristic chemical composition and crystal structure make it a unique member of the mineral kingdom. Diamond is the only gem made of a single element: It is typically about 99.95 percent carbon. The other 0.05 percent can include one or more trace elements, which are atoms that aren’t part of the diamond’s essential chemistry.
Examines new developments in the story of diamond formation and their extraction from the earth.
Robb Report: Tiffany Just Launched a New Line of Diamond Engagement Rings—for Men
Tiffany, the company that set a new standard for women’s diamond engagement rings when it introduced its trademark setting in 1886, is aiming to start a new marital tradition with a line of engagement ...
For the past few decades, men’s jewelry has been plagued with a bad rap. Chains, in particular, have been dismissed as a surefire way to look like a mobster or a wannabe MC. But recently, chains have ...
The world’s love of diamonds had its start in India, where diamonds were gathered from the country’s rivers and streams. Some historians estimate that India was trading in diamonds as early as the fourth century BC.
The Hope diamond, perhaps the world’s most legendary gem, arrived at its present home at the Smithsonian Institution on Nov. 10, 1958 via the U.S. mail – albeit registered first class! The Uncle Sam Diamond To date the Uncle Sam, discovered in 1924, is the largest diamond ever found in the U.S.