Myths about Diamonds While diamonds represent number of significant characteristics of eternal commitment and everlasting love for thousands of years, diamond was walled with different legends and myths throughout history. From the earliest of times diamond was considered as an enchanted and magical intermediary between man and the unseen forces of nature which ruled his luck. With their alluring shine and supernatural beliefs, diamonds seemed to have captivated mankind since their discovery ages
The De Beers company is viewed by many as an international diamond cartel. This is because they control nearly the entire world’s supply of diamonds through its sub companies and partners. De Beers has successfully taken a stone all so common and worthless and made it remarkably expensive. This is all due to the power and control over the market they had. De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited was formed in 1888 by a man named Cecil Rhodes. Rhodes got his start by selling water pumps and ice to local
Jasur-The Gold Thief He stood there, gazing at the gleaming mountains of gold and diamonds, wondering if there even existed such a thing that could finish off his collection. The king of the kingdom of gold. Suddenly, a thought occurred to him. It would be the most dangerous, insane thing ever done, but if he made it, it would be worth it. He was thinking about stealing King Drago’s precious gem, the gem that belonged to the most feared king in the whole kingdom of Ragastone. Peter was a young
industry has gained global popularity because of its talented craftsmen, its superior practices in cutting and polishing fine diamonds and precious stones and its cost-efficiencies. The two major segments of the industry are gold jewellery (covers around 80% of the jewellery market) and diamonds. India is one of the world 's largest manufacturers of cut and polished diamond with an aggregate contributed of approx. 60% of the supply in terms of value and 80% in terms of volume. The industry contributes
River in Brazil and come across a very rare, expensive, large pink diamond. It ended up getting a lot of attention from the diamond industry and a lot of companies, such as the Black Swan, wanted to take part in its incredible value and worth. Diamonds existed far longer than the earth was made. Even though the earth and the universe are abundant in diamonds they are extremely hard to find. In the past there was a time when diamonds were found in great numbers and men struggled to harness all of them
the organization has evolved into the world’s largest online retailer of diamonds and other cases of jewelry. The diamonds and jewelry offered herein are known to be the heaviest in their forms. The items that are promoted on the company’s sites are not possessed by the company itself, but it takes its assets from remote suppliers with whom they have established a contract for a certain time period. At present, the company functions in more than 25 nations worldwide. It is usual for people to call
Monsieur Lantin and his lady had the perfect marriage, falling deeper in love with one another by each passing day. The rising theme of irony, however, proves that appearance can overshadow reality. It creates tension between an intended meaning and a literal statement, used as a form of dry humour to provoke the reader. Throughout his short story, The False Gems, Guy de Maupassant emphasizes several forms of irony to display the universal theme of deviousness. Monsieur Lantin’s lady was thought
and engagement rings of Art Deco jewelry. " Metals and Gemstones: During Art Deco years, yellow gold was largely replaced by white gold (14k and 18k), platinum and sterling silver. Additionally, colorful gemstones and diamonds were in trend. You will find stunning solitaire diamonds and handcrafted geometric metalwork in the jewelry of Art Deco pieces. Other gemstones include sapphire, emeralds, rubies, jade and black onyx. Mother-of-pearl and crystal were highly favored in engagement ring designs
you know that diamonds can have different colors and not only It’s colorless white one? Unfortunately, those are really rare and will cost much more than the colorless ones. But, they are able to be colored by being lab-grown, with an affordable price too. Buying a synthetic diamond is better than buying a natural one because of its environmental sustainability, price, and also the knowledge that your diamond did not support war or labor in any way. One trait of synthetic diamonds is being environmentally
are colorless in their pure form (NA, 2014). While being colorless in their pure form, these gemstones are not always colorless, this means that the color of the gemstone comes from the impurities within their structure (NA, 2014). For example, diamonds and topaz are both colorless in their pure form but can become colored due to impurities inflicted upon the stone’s structure (NA, 2014). To conclude, some gemstones are naturally colored while some are colored due to impurities within their structure
the top picture the big diamond and it is glowing as well as text written on the ad adding descriptions about the diamond. In addition the audience can see the diamond’s company of where it was produced. When looking into this ad, we can see that the creator of this ad has created a visual for this ring. The ring is bright, shiny, glowing, and sparkling. The color of the ring is nice clear and white. When looking can see the details on the ring very well such as; diamonds on the band and the detailed
“Offer high-quality diamonds and fine jewelry at outstanding prices.” Blue Nile’s corporate philosophy is proudly presented in its website, the largest online diamond retail platform in the world. In 1999 Mark C. Vadon, who was shopping for his engagement ring, came across a company called Ineternet Diamond. Not only did he buy his ring, but joined Doug Williams to establish “Blue Nile”. As Vadon was purchasing his ring from Internet Diamond, his fiancee most likely would have been looking through
it yourself. This allows you to choose the stone and the cut of the stone as well as the color to suit your taste. Try using a gemstone in the ring design to add to the flair of your unique design. Don't feel obligated to go with the traditional diamond. Use Engraving Add some engraving to your ring design to personalize it and make it more memorable for your fiancee'. Think about adding a message or symbol to the outside of your ring as opposed to the inside. It's customary to add engraving to
title “The Natural State?” Most people believe it 's because of Arkansas 's rugged landscape or its flowing rivers. The last thing people think of is diamonds. Most people think of diamonds as a mystical object or something that 's barely ever seen, but we are blessed in Arkansas to have an abundance of them, along with natural beauty. The first diamond discovery in the area was made in 1906 by John Huddleston, the farmer who owned the piece of land. There are many different versions of the discovery
understand the international relevance of the minerals located in the country. This state, as has been explained previously holds 70 % of the world’s supply of coltan, which is used to produce cellular phones. The DRC also has ‘30% of the planet's diamond reserves and vast deposits of cobalt, copper and bauxite’ (BBC NEWS , 2013). However, why would these resources leave the country desolate? In this section, I will analyse the minerals available and the reasons that can be derived for the immense
located on the west coast of Africa. Sierra Leone is bordered by Guinea, Liberia, and the Atlantic Ocean. The most common language here is Kiro; it is a mix of English and a variety of African languages. Sierra Leone has multiple large resources like diamonds, chromite, and rutile. Also Sierra Leone was home to a bloody and costly civil war. The civil war in Sierra Leone began on March 23, 1991 and lasted until January 18, 2002. The Revolutionary United Front (RUF) decided it was time to try and overthrow
Blood Diamonds Diamonds are carbon products that are used for two main purposes. They are an ornamental jewel which is globally accepted as a precious stone, used as gifts or as a symbol of love. Industrial jewels are used in industries to make drills and other industrial equipment. Diamonds are also used as investments where, stockbrokers would substitute their money for the diamond with the idea that the prices of diamonds do not fall (Documentary Tube, 2015). Blood diamonds refer to diamonds that
Introduction Diamonds are well known around the world for their value. There is a high value attached to diamonds since their discovery in the 1800s. Diamonds have been popularized by the fact that they are highly preferred for engagement rings. As precious and liked as they are, diamonds are also well known to their consumers to have long histories of human suffering and violence ("Brilliant Earth", n.d.). The end consumers of diamonds, however, rarely receive further information on diamonds rather than
title Lauri Kubuitsile’s, “The Rich People’s School” is a story that could be replicated across many homes around the world, as well as within many people’s own lives. A reader will need no prior knowledge of the culture of Botswana to understand and experience the depth of “The Rich People’s School”, and the culture it depicts. The story, very clear cut and inductive, indicates the culture and the norms of the society in which it is set, however it does not illustrate racism in Botswana, specifically
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