All About Diamond
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Diamond Diamond is a colourless exceptionally hard mineral (but often tinted yellow, orange, blue, brown, or black by impurities), found in certain igneous rocks esp. the kimberlites of South Africa. It is used as a gemstone, as anabrasive, and on the working edges of cutting tools. Cut Cut enables a diamond to make the best use of light. A well cut diamond is the work of a master diamond cutter. When cut to good proportions, a diamond will handle light better resulting in more brilliance. A well proportioned diamond occurs when light enters through the crown to be reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the top of the stone. If the diamond is cut too deep, some of the light entering the diamond is reflected and escapes through the pavilion. If the diamond is cut too shallow, some of the light entering the diamond escapes through the pavilion before it can be reflected. Cutting Grades Ideal ----Diamonds cut to Ideal proportions. Maximum beauty is yielded with these proportions. Excellent ---- Diamonds cut just outside of Ideal proportions Very Good-- Diamonds cut just somewhat outside of ideal proportions Good --- Diamonds cut noticeably outside ideal proportions but above average. Fair---- Diamonds cut below average proportions with noticeably reduced brilliance and cutting flaws to the untrained eye. Poor--- Diamonds cut well below average proportions with distinctively reduced brilliance and noticeable cutting irregularities to the untrained eye. Colour Diamond is a colourless exceptionally hard mineral (but often tinted yellow, orange, blue, brown, or black by impurities), found in certain igneous rocks esp. the kimberlites of South Africa. It is used as a gemstone, as anabrasive, and on the working edges of cutting tools. ClarityIt is the extent to which a diamond is free of any inclusions. FL (Flawless) Flawless diamonds show no inclusions or blemishes of any sort when examined by a skilled grader under 10X magnification. IF (internally Flawless) Internally Flawless diamonds show no inclusions and only insignificant blemishes of when examined by a skilled grader under 10X magnification. VVS1-VVS2 (Very Very Slightly Included) VVS Diamonds contain minute inclusions that are difficult for even a skilled grader to see under 10X magnification. VS1-VS2 (Very Slightly Included) VS stones contain minor inclusions ranging from difficult (VS1) to some what easy (VS2) for a trained grader to see under 10X magnification. SI1-SI2 (Slightly Included) SI stones contain noticeable inclusions which are easy (SI1) or very easy (SI2) for a trained grader to see under 10X magnification. I1-I2-I3 (Imperfect) I-grade diamonds contain inclusions that (a) are obvious to a trained grader under 10X Magnification (b) can be seen face-up with unaided eye (c) seriously affect the stone`s potential durability (d) are so numerous they affect transparency and brilliance Carat It is the measurement with which diamonds and other precious and semi-precious stones are measured by. One Carat is divided into 100 points. (i.e., 75 points equals to 0.75cts). As the carat weight of a diamond increases, so does the rarity and value of a diamond when compared to a diamond of same cut, colour and clarity. Carat size alone does not represent the total beauty and value if it lacks a high colour, high clarity or brilliance.
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Gemstone Hardness
Monday, December 28, 2009
About The Measurement System Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. This is a relative scale so you can understand which gems are harder than others. The Mohs scale is not proportional. For example, a gemstone with hardness of 6 is not twice as hard as one that is hardness 3. However, you can tell how easily a gems will be scratched. For example, this system is great for telling which gems will scratch other gemstone jewelry. Mohs Hardness Scale Here is a chart from hardest to softest of the most common gemstones used in jewelry. Some stones have a range so this chart is approximate in those cases. Hardness ---- Gemstone 10 ------------ Diamond 9 ------------- Ruby, Sapphire 8.5 ----------- Alexandrite, CZ 8 ------------- Topaz, Spinel 7.5 ----------- Aquamarine, Emerald, Garnet, Tourmaline 7 ------------- Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Quartz 6.5 ----------- Peridot, Tanzanite, Zircon 6 ------------- Moonstone 5.5 ----------- Opal, Lapis 5 ------------- Apatite, Obsidian 4 ------------- Flourite, Malachite, Platinum 3 ------------- Coral, Pearl 2.5 ----------- Amber, Gold, Silver What Does The Mohs Scale Tell You Besides telling you how easy a stone scratches, it tells you how brittle a stone is and how fragile a stone is. Often soft stones should not be used in rings as they will be damaged too easily. Note that gold, silver and platinum are softer than most gemstones and as such can easily be scratched. More info hereLabels: Gemstones
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Expensive ipod Supreme From Stuart Hughes - $233,000
Friday, December 18, 2009

Frank Lampard just came out with his signature range of Gold iPod Touch in support of cancer victims and this time we have news of another gold iPod. UK based designer Katherine Hughes is back this time with the iPod Supreme which is being claimed to be the most expensive iPod Touch around at the time. The iPod Supreme would certainly prove to be the most elusive iPod for quite some time because only three pieces of the model have been created. Each unit is adorned 149gms of 22 carat gold giving it the appearance of a sleek bar of pure gold. On the back case is the Apple logo done up in 53 diamondsand the outer section of the iPod is further splattered with 300 more diamonds. The main navigation has also been pimped up with a pink diamond of 2.1 carat and a dozen more diamonds. The iPod Supreme is worth $233,000 and is available only from Stuart Hughes. The world’s most expensive iPod will come in a white lacquered wood box, the insides of which has been upholstered with Porsche Nappa leather. Labels: Most-Expensive
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Orange Gems-Fire Opal, Mandarin Garnet
Orange is the color of power. It is one of the powerful healing colors used widely. The sight of an orange color stimulates your brain to crave for food. It stimulates creativity and enthusiasm. The color orange represents endurance and vitality. Orange gem stones has the same characteristics with the red gems, only gentler and more creative. Jewelries with orange gems are worn by professionals to promote personality and power. It is a great help for people who want to boost their self-esteem. Orange gemstones stimulate mental quickness and creativity. Here are some of the most beautiful flame colored stones. Fire OpalThe fire opal is the most unique one. Admired by its fiery orange color that symbolizes fervent love during the ancient times. The fire opal is a powerful gem that bears a very vibrant orange color. It has a fiery warm glow that attracts a lot of gem enthusiasts all over the world. This orange stone can never be underrated. Like its opal cousins, it containa silicic acid with a high content of water in it. It was named for its radiating warm orange color that has a hardness of 6 to 6.5. fire opal is among the most sensitive stones that need protective setting, most especially when it is worn as a ring. Fire opals are not at all similar to one another. They are categorized depending on its quality when cut. People who are not really that enthusiastic about energy gemstones will dramatically have a feeling of warmth at the sight of a fire opal. In gemstone therapies, fire opals are regarded as the gem stones for people who want to work on a particular personality aspect. As opposed to its name, fire opal has a low tolerance to heat and it has a very poor resistance to alkaline solution, acids and sharp objects. A very unfavorable condition can cause the opal to surrender and breathe out all its moisture until there’s nothing left; this can make the opal cracked and cloudy. Thus, if you have a jewelry that has an opal, never expose it to intense and direct sunlight. All the more, fire opal rings are often favorite jewelry. Mandarin GarnetJust like the fiery comets hanging above the gloomy evening sky, mandarin garnet stones shine brightly especially during the night. It first appeared in the gem trade some years ago. Gemstone lovers and jewellers agrees that the high brilliance and magnificent color of this orange stone is very unique from all others. Mandarin garnets originated in Africa, particularly in the north-west Namibia. Within a short time period, this brilliant gemstone flourished in the world of international jewelry industry. With its radiant orange color that sometimes turn in slight brown, mandarin garnets are listed among the most admired gemstones on earth. Its color speaks much of energy and enthusiasm. A person who displays a jewelry with an orange gem such as mandarin garnet is not afraid of getting too much attention, thus stimulating a great amount of confidence that emanates beauty and creativity. Undoubtedly, it is a stone chosen mostly by extroverts. Aside from its brilliant color, mandarin garnets also have some other good qualities to be proud of. The stone is relatively hard which is perfect for any kind of jewelry. It sparkles with utter vivacity. This is a very rare stone that’s hunted by many gem stone collectors who can’t resist it’s fiery beauty. More info hereLabels: Gemstones
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Most Expensive Watch-Cephee Unveils Ether Watch for $350,000

Christophe Golay is an amazing Swiss watchmaker who believes in the integrity of the design and chicness which is rarely seen by others. These high-end watches can be afforded by few but those who do join the ranks of the world’s elite. He has just unveiled a $350,000 watch by Cephee. The first watch under the Cephee series is called Ether, and it looks amazingly cool with about 150 baguette diamonds. It even allows each of the diamond to reflect its own light making it one of the most advanced watches ever, with high-engineering platforms. The hands are placed on a chic sapphire and the straps are made of the softest leather possible. The Cephee watches are some of the best in the world and I am sure you would love to get one for yourself if you can afford a watch like that. More info here See also:Top 10 Expensive Watches,
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Facts About Lapis
Lapis Lazuli is a precious blue-colored gemstone or the blue sapphire. Its unique elegance makes it an exquisite choice for jewelry and sculpture. Common lapis has streaks of gold pyrites and white calcite veins, which set it apart from other gemstones. However, rare ones with no white calcite veins and with only small streaks of golden pyrite have high market value. Architects use it as ornament for walls and columns of castles and cathedrals. Its name comes from two Latin words “lapis” (stone) and “azula” (blue), which means Blue Stone. Etymologists say however that “lazuli” comes from the Medieval Latin “lazulum,” which takes derivation from the Persian word “Lāzhvard”, the name of the place where people mine the gemstone. Thus, it should mean “Stone of Lāzhvard.” The use of lapis dates thousands of years back as archaeologists have found evidence that people around Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome have used this stone as jewelry and ornament for tombs and figurines. Archaeologists have found lapis jewelry at excavations in Naqada, Egypt, which dates back to 3300BC. Among the ancient lapis lazuli jewelries now on display is a Mesopotamian pendant that dates back to 2900BC and a dove carving studded with gold pegs from Susa, Iran that dates back to 1200BC. Middle Eastern people believe it has magical powers. In ancient Egypt, lapis lazuli was a favorite stone for amulets, signet rings and scarabs. Up to now, many consider it as a stone of friendship and truth. Assyrians and Babylonians use it for seals. Powdered lapis is an expensive ingredient for blue pigment in painting. Many great painters use lapis in their masterpieces. Cleopatra has found the value of powdered lapis for coloring as she uses it for eye shadow. Afghanistan has been the biggest source of lapis since 2000 B.C.
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Expensive Royal Crown iPhone Case
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
New Luxury Edition Royal Crown iPhone case for instance. This one is indeed a super rich beauty to behold. Indeed meant for those who do not shy from flaunting bling, this case makes for a very full-on luxurious choice, if you know what we mean!
Is a heart shaped artificial but glittering crystal on its front face that draws all the attention for it is surrounded by sparkling Swarovski crystals all over forming a heart shape. Plus there is a very royal looking crystal studded crown on top of the heart shaped crystal that sort of seals the regal exuberance for you.
This one has been done up in a shiny rust yellow gold color (please read carefully, this isn’t the real precious metal), and the luxury case is actually quite affordable too. At just $180, you can provide a very luxurious abode to your favorite cellphone. More info hereLabels: Most-Expensive
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