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It's Not Hard To Tell Lab Grown From Natural Diamonds in 2023
Mar 21, 2023

It's Not Hard To Tell Lab Grown From Natural Diamonds In 2023

In this article, we bring you the latest information regarding various types of diamonds. As trusted, locally owned and operated diamond experts serving Boise,..

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What You May Not Know About Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds
Mar 21, 2023

What You May Not Know About Lab-Grown Vs. Natural Diamonds

A diamond is a naturally occurring substance made from carbon and is the hardest natural element in the world. Formed over 100 miles below the Earth’s surface, it is exposed to extreme heat and pressure (at 2,200oF at 725,000 PSI), and the carbon a..

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5 Tips On How Much You Should Spend On A Diamond Engagement Ring
Mar 21, 2023

5 Tips On How Much You Should Spend On A Diamond Engagement Ring

Falling in love and getting engaged is a wonderful thing. One of your first questions may be, "How much should I spend on her engagement ring?", and for good reason. Her engagement ring is one of the most important purchases you will ever make and yo..

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What Are Natural Diamonds And Why They Are Unique
Mar 21, 2023

What Are Natural Diamonds And Why They Are Unique

So just what are Natural Diamonds? They're certainly more than small, expensive, shiny rocks. Their story started when the Earth was young, 1 to 3 billion years ago. But that is only the start of a great story. Most people don't know how the genuine ..

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Does Your Ring Spin On Your Finger? The Ring Doctors Can Make It Fit Like New With Just A CLIQ!
Mar 21, 2023

Does Your Ring Spin On Your Finger? The Ring Doctors Can Make It Fit Like New With Just A CLIQ!

The Ring Doctors are "The" ring sizing specialists. Rings are made to fit fingers, not knuckles. Traditional rings have a solid band of gold or platinum that has to fit over your knuckle first..

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10 Tips When Shopping For an Engagement Ring Together
Mar 21, 2023

10 Tips When Shopping For An Engagement Ring Together

Shopping for your engagement ring as a couple should be interesting, fun, and memorable. Many men enjoy the process of learning more about what makes natural diamonds so rare and gain an understanding of why her engagement ring is so important to her..

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The Advantages of Natural Diamonds Over Lab-Grown Diamonds
Mar 21, 2023

The Advantages Of Natural Diamonds Over Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds may have the same molecular makeup and look precisely like natural diamonds (they can even look pristine and flawless, just like natural diamonds), but the similarities end there. In this article, we’ll discuss not on..

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How To Keep A Diamond Ring Looking Like New
Mar 13, 2023

How To Keep A Diamond Ring Looking Like New

Your diamond engagement ring is not just a piece of jewelry, it's a symbol of your love and commitment. But over time, it can start to lose its shine and sparkle due to everyday wear and tear. That's why it's important to take good care of your ring ..

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Here's what the 4Cs do and don't tell you about any diamond
Mar 13, 2023

Here's What The 4Cs Do And Don't Tell You About Any Diamond

Occupying one of the most highly trafficked locations in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals in Washington, DC, is an obelisk-shaped aquamarine that is widely recognized as the masterwork of Bernd Munsteiner, an Idar-Oberst..

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How to buy a diamond ring with little knowledge about diamonds
Mar 13, 2023

How To Buy A Diamond Ring With Little Knowledge About Diamonds

A Canadian woman who lost her engagement ring while swimming in Howe Sound off Bowyer Island, British Columbia, is thanking a baby octopus for leading divers to the irreplaceable heirloom that had been in her fiancé's family since the 1940s. As the ..

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Birthstone Feature: Check Out the Fascinating History of the Smithsonian’s ‘Chalk Emerald’
May 02, 2017

Birthstone Feature: Check Out The Fascinating History Of The Smithsonian’s ‘Chalk Emerald’

The Chalk Emerald’s impressive clarity, color, size and regal lineage rank it among the world’s finest examples of May’s official birthstone...

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