Diamond

Thought to be over 3 billion years old, diamonds have been a symbol of invincibility and undying love throughout history. Today over 70% of diamond production is for industrial or technological purposes and only 25-30% for gemstone use, otherwise known as loose diamonds.

Diamonds were discovered in 800 BC and were thought to possess mythical properties. The word diamond came from the Greek word “’adamas” meaning unconquerable. It was thought that the hardness and durability of the diamond made it a perfect symbol for the endless love pledged with the proposal of marriage. For this reason, diamond rings are extremely popular.

Diamonds USA hosts an informative blog on the characteristics, buying guide and shopper’s comparative elements. In addition to the standard elements of carats, clarity, cut, color and cost; the Diamonds blog looks at elements like feathering or tiny fractures within the stone as well as Facets, Clouds and Dispersion.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Diamond”

• Diamond Bank to acquire DGN

  
  DGreport.com — Authority: 133
  The Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago-based Diamond Bank will acquire Downers Grove National Bank in a cash transaction.  No word on the purchase price. Founded in 1955, the privately held Downers Grove bank has assets of $266.9 million, according to the Tribune . With branches in Woodridge and Westmont ...
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• 8 Wish-List Gifts for a Guy

  
  Shopping Blog - Pocket Change from Become.com — Authority: 543
  Become.com asked me what I think would be some cool gift ideas for guys, so even though it’s barely November, here’s some stuff I’d love to receive this holiday season. If your son is as weird as me, he might get a kick out of some of this stuff too. Fullmetal Alchemist : Season 1, Part 1 Box Set – I ...
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• Peeling Back The Latex Layer [Gratuitous Nude]

  
  Fleshbot — Authority: 646
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• Diamonds: Still Ladies’ Best Friend?

  
  Ilham Ina — Authority: 142
  There are many ways to a woman’s heart, but a classic diamond is probably the quickest and most effective. Nothing quite says I love you than a shapely diamond ring on the finger of the woman that you love, (or I love you so much that I will spend my next 3 months salary on you). Diamonds However, in ...
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• New Hyatt G Bonuses through February 28, 2010

  
  Loyalty Traveler — Authority: 498
  In-the-know Hyatt Gold Passport members know to look for G bonuses prior to booking a Hyatt brand hotel reservation. Individual hotels have special bonus points offers (some hotels offer bonus miles) which are found on the Hyatt Gold Passport Special Offers page, but not under the Hyatt Special Offers tab. This can be ...
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• Diamond Rings: Learn Useful Tips On How To Spot An Imitation

  
  Ilham Ina — Authority: 142
  There is nothing quite like a gift that sparkles, shines and glitters in the light, one that you can take everywhere and anywhere you go and be sure to be the envy of every passer-by, so when you present your lover with a diamond ring, you can be sure that they are going to be swept off their feet. Diamond ...
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• Abazias and OnmiReliant Holdings, Inc. Merger

  
  Diamond Blog — Authority: 124
  Companies are always looking for investments to increase their shareholder’s wealth and when they have extra capital to expand, they use it judiciously to better position them in the business world. OmniReliant Holdings, Inc., a world leader in innovation through direct marketing, recently acquired Abazias, one of ...
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• What They Need – San Francisco Giants: Some sort of vague semblance of an offense

  
  umpbump.com — Authority: 118
  The Giants are basically set for the next two years at least in the starting rotation, with Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, and Jonathan Sanchez all under team control til at least 2011 at cost-controlled prices. And with the vaguely serviceable Barry Zito signed til forever and closer Brian Wilson still with 4 years left of ...
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• Official birthstone of September

  
  frugalfridays.net — Authority: 160
  In most conventional relations, ladies expect their man to give them gifts of jewellery, and the men do so. Today, more girls are paying special attention to giving jewellery to their men than ever. Why don’t you give your other half jewellery for no special reason, apart from love? Diamonds are always favored when ...
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• 14K Yellow Gold 5/8 ct. Diamond Bridal Engagement Set

  
  FlipFlop24 Blog — Authority: 151
  Product Description It’s a special moment. Bow down on your knees hold her hand and promise to give her unconditional love for life with this simple and lovely engagement set to find the answer you dreamed of, and waited for. This beautiful engagement set is made in 14k yellow gold. Buy 14K Yellow Gold 5/8 ...
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• Antique wedding Rings have a timeless class that makes them romantic and beautiful

  
  Techtoucian.net — Authority: 161
  Purchasing an antique wedding ring is making a massive investment. This is particularly true if the ring includes diamonds. Antique wedding rings often include some of the most blinding diamonds around. When buying an antique diamond wedding ring you may always keep the four Cs in mind. These stand for Carat ( the ...
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• Young Artist award for Music, Samson Diamond

  
  Times LIVE Multimedia — Authority: 146
  Sowetan born Samson Diamond, first picked up the violin when he was only 10-years-old. He would go on to lead the Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble, playing for luminaries such as Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth, travelling all over the world and earning a scholarship to study at the Royal Northern College of Music in ...
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• adidas Men’s Diamond King Low Baseball Shoe

  
  Baseball Playing — Authority: 142
  A baseball shoe with the heritage of a sneaker, the Diamond King Low Baseball Shoe from adidas allows for peak performance. A non-slip performance lining helps you give it your all out on the field. An EVA insole and compression-molded EVA midsole provide shock absorption and a comfortable step. The Diamond ...
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• Mitsubishi Diamond LT-52249 Flat-Panel TV

  
  DevicePedia.com — Authority: 133
  This LCD from Mitsubishi offers 52 inches of high definition picture. It supports 1080p and it has an 18-bit digital video processor. It also offers a dedicated film mode. It has a built in TV tuner and the image quality is good but the real selling point of this model is the built in surround sound. There are an ...
  14 hours ago

• THA LEAK|KERI HILSON “LIKE A STRIPPER” FT. DIAMOND

  
  Yazmar.com — Authority: 138
  Keri Hilson delivers another leaked track “Like A Stripper” featuring her Atlanta friend “Diamond”….Song is decent..Take a listenDownload:Keri Hilson
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• Buy Diamond Hoop Earrings at Purely Diamonds

  
  Fashion Style You the Fashion Blog — Authority: 140
  Online diamond jewellery specialist Purely Diamonds (www.purelydiamonds.co.uk) have a most magnificent selection of diamond hoop earrings, beautifully set with round brilliant cut and princess cut diamonds in pave, grain and channel settings.Diamond hoops are marvelous presents to give to that special lady in your ...
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• Book Launch: Black Diamond by Zakes Mda

  
  Penguin SA — Authority: 128
  Penguin and Exclusive Books are delighted to invite you to the launch of Zakes Mda’s new novel, Black Diamond . In Black Diamond , the celebrated author tackles every conceivable South African stereotype, skillfully (and with the lightest touch) turning them upside down and exposing their ironies, often ...
  15 hours ago

• November 10 in history

  
  Homepaddock — Authority: 574
  On November 10: 1483 Martin Luther , German Protestant reformer, was born. 1619   René Descartes had the dreams that inspire his Meditations on First Philosophy . 1697 – William Hogarth , English artist, was born. William Hogarth, self-portrait, 1745   1728  – Oliver ...
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• Snow Patrol and Neil Diamond launch new iPhone apps

  
  Music Ally — Authority: 661
  Here’s a double whammy for dads everywhere: Snow Patrol and Neil Diamond have launched new iPhone apps. Snow Patrol are grizzled veterans of the App Store world, having been one of the first artists to launch their own iPhone app last year. Now the band has put its name to a follow-up , the logically-named Snow ...
  16 hours ago

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