admin on July 20th, 2008

Kurt asked: Diamonds as mined or found seem to always be no bigger than peas. Some have been found that are as big as golf balls or even baseballs. Is there a known or theoretical upper limit on diamond size? Could one be dug up that is as big as a basketball? A car? A [...]

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admin on July 19th, 2008

Cindarella R asked: I have these 2 fairly tiny uncut diamonds, much less than a carat each, I’m sure. I have no info on them whatsoever. How would I go about obtaining such information. With uncut diamonds under a carat, is it worth it to find out? Thanks.

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danoh asked: I want to buy a gold woman’s ring online that iI can insert my own diamonds in using a local jeweler. Any suggestions?

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admin on July 18th, 2008

kickinajessiep asked: I’m looking at engagement rings, and I’m a big human rights activist. Just wondering if anyone knows where I can find some fair trade diamonds.

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admin on July 17th, 2008

pinkbutterfly asked: Am trying to find a site that has all of the different cuts of diamonds. Have found some but they dont list all of them, only the most popular ones or they have links to dealers and jewelers. Am looking for one with no links. Thanks

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Edward C asked: artificial diamonds be made without any flaws? When you pass lightbeams through natural and artificial diamonds, do lightbeams behave the same way?

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tgrsrsxy asked: is there any differnce between brolite diamonds and russian diamonds? please give me some info on lab created diamonds.

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MastersBitch96 asked: I’m considering Moissanite instead of Diamonds for my long awaited engagement and eternity bands. I’ve heard great things about Moissanite, but I’m worried it’s just propaganda from those who are trying to sell it… I have no sentimental attachment to the notion of real Diamonds, but I don’t want to buy garbage [...]

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admin on July 11th, 2008

eckblahair asked: If diamond is the strongest known mineral then how do diamond producers cut it, do they use lasers or other diamonds. Please list a source that you got this from.
Thanks

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jamoncita asked: When diamonds are found, they are basically hunks of rock - in their shape, at least. Most of the time, they are cut down and shaped “just so” for jewelry. Well…what the heck happens to the unusable little chunks and pieces that have been cut off? Are they thrown away? [...]

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