Feelin' Blue The Blues genre is a cyclic musical form characterized by a 7-note heptatonic scale, swing rhythm, a walking bass line, and "call and response" using specific harmonic progressions. Huh? It's a steady, repeated groove. Got it! Like blues music, blue diamonds have a special character and app...
Discovered in 1905 The 26th of January was already a date of historical significance in Britain. From hoisting the Union Flag over Australia in 1788 to claiming Hong Kong as sovereign territory in 1841, it was a historic day of prosperity. On January 26th, 1905, when the largest gem-quality diamond in history was u...
Planet Earth's "largest diamond ever" history hitlist has been rocked this month, and not just once - but twice - with new (sic) ancient diamonds discovered deep in the mines of Botswana. These new/ancient additions mean that four of the five largest natural rough diamonds ever transported to the surface by Mother E...
Earth’s Largest Diamonds… and one from Space CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
Really? Yes, really. If you love gemstones you'll want to know the difference. May I ask why? Exactly. "WHY." If you've ever wondered WHY you 'see what you see' when it comes to diamond sparkle, it will become crystal clear below (see what I did there?). It's also fun knowledge if you enjoy nerdy conve...
Guess What: Dispersion and Fire Aren’t the Same Thing CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
Did you know that billions of dollars in sparkling treasure lies hidden beneath calm blue African waters? Diamonds in the Depths For millions of years a steady stream of rough diamonds has been tumbling down the Orange and Vaal Rivers. These precious crystals were pulled from their inland volcanic pipes by win...
I’m a self-proclaimed "prosumer" – and I highly doubt I’m the only one on PS. That said, there might be many aspiring jewelry shopping PS members that were just getting started before the pandemic. Sure, we’re all able to fall down the rabbit hole chasing pieces and loose stones online for now, but for some of us, t...
It’s time to round out my reading list – if you’ve missed the first half of this, you can find it here: Diamonds and Jewelry – Recommended Reads While I’m a lover of all fine jewelry and can appreciate anything from any era or culture (I’m currently looking for a good, comprehensive read on the Al-Thani...
Diamonds and Jewelry – Recommended Reads, Part 2 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
As a fiancé-to-be thinking about how much to spend on an engagement ring for your future wife, it’s easy to feel frustrated. How do you know what’s a good or fair amount? What if you get ripped off or disappoint your fiancée? This topic is fairly frequently discussed in our forum. Of course, there are ...
How much to spend on an Engagement Ring in 2021 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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