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  Making diamonds in nature requires an extremely long time to the tune of billions of years under vast amounts of pressure and extremely high temperatures. A group of researchers at the Australian National University and RMIT University have made two types of diamonds at room temperature. One of the diamonds the team created is the typical diamond type found in rings, and the other diamond is called Lonsdaleite. Lonsdaleite is found in nature at meteorite impact sites such as Canyon Diablo in the US. Creating diamonds in nature is typically done deep inside the Earth at a depth of about 150 kilometers where pressure is high enough and temperatures are above 1000 degrees Celsius. The researcher’s unexpected discovery shows that both types of  diamond  can form at room temperature under high pressure. The pressure the team used to create diamonds was equivalent to 640 African elephants standing on the tip of a ballet shoe. The team says at high pressures, the carbon experi...

  The Hope Diamond has a complicated past. It came from India and was sold to King Louis XIV in 1669 as part of the French Crown Jewels. During the French Revolution, the diamond was stolen, resurfacing in London in the early 1800s when it was bought by Henry Philip Hope. From then on, the gemstone passed from person to person until it was donated to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History on November 10, 1958. Today the  diamond  lays in the museum’s Hall of  Geology, Gems , and Minerals, under the care of Dr. Jeffrey Post, the Curator-in-Charge of Gems and Minerals. We caught up with Post to hear the story of this infamous blue diamond, see what makes the National Gem and Mineral Collection so special and learn about the countless things mineralogy can reveal about the past and future. It’s been 62 years since the museum acquired the Hope Diamond. What have we learned about the diamond since then? Most of our visitors see the Hope Diamond as a valuable...

  Timeless and oh-so elegant, heirloom jewellery can add that much-needed grandeur to your festive look. And no, you don’t need to restrict those evergreen pieces to traditional outfits alone. Wear your grandma’s   kundan choker   and jhumkas or those chandbalis and kadas with modern silhouettes to make a unique statement as you flaunt your prized possessions. While you prepare to ring in the festivities at home, scan your mother’s and grandmothers’ closets and pick out a few charming pieces from their heirloom   jewellery collection , which rarely see the light of day. Here’s a guide from fashion designers and stylists on how to mix and match your treasured heirlooms with contemporary dresses to create some vintage magic this festive season. Read on… Pocket-friendly and effortlessly chic Nothing is more satisfying than wearing a jadau choker from your bequest or a heritage piece of jewellery that’s been part of the family heirloom for generations on Dhanteras. Such ...

A finger ring bearing a super rare purplish-red diamond of 1.05 carats on Wednesday set a world record at the famous Christie’s auction in Geneva as it was sold at a whopping price of USD 2.77 million. The price of the rare rectangular-cut fancy  diamond  ring of 1.05 carats, established a house and worldwide record of price per carat for a diamond of the specific colour. The stone is mounted on a platinum and gold ring flanked by two heart-shaped diamonds. Red-coloured diamonds are known to be the most expensive of all  diamonds  due to their rare occurrence. The reason that brings the colour to red diamonds has been a topic of debate for a long time but several gemologists have attributed it to the presence of the gliding atoms in the structure of the diamond. A diamond undergoes enormous levels of pressure during its formation which alters its atomic structure imparting a particular colour to the gem. The 1.05-carat fancy purplish-red diamond with VS2 clarity was ...

  The Lakers may have earned NBA championship rings this year, but Clippers forward Paul George made sure his lady love got a sparkler of her own. Last week, Daniela Rajic announced her engagement to 30-year-old George, who popped the question against a scenic backdrop with an estimated 3-carat  ring , according to WP Diamonds CEO Andrew Brown. “This ring looks to be a high color 3-carat radiant-cut  diamond  with a large round halo,” Brown told Page Six Style on Wednesday, adding that its retail value is “likely around $50,000-$55,000.” On Saturday, Rajic — who shares two daughters with George — thanked loved ones and fans for their well wishes on social media, gushing that she’s “over the moon” about the engagement. “I want to thank everyone for all the love you’ve shown on our engagement!!!” Rajic posted to her Instagram Story. “I haven’t been able to reply to everyone but it hasn’t gone unnoticed & I appreciate all of you!! I’m over the moon celebrating.” Raj...

  This Global Necklace Pendants Market report offers a detailed view of market opportunity by end user segments, product segments, sales channels, key countries, and import / export dynamics. It details market size & forecast, growth drivers, emerging trends, market opportunities, and investment risks in over various segments in   Necklace   Pendants industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of Necklace Pendants market dynamics in both value and volume terms. The pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected every aspect of life globally. This has brought along several changes in market conditions. The rapidly changing market scenario and initial and future assessment of the impact is covered in the report. It covers the entire market with an in-depth study on revenue growth and profitability. The report also delivers on key players along with strategic standpoint pertaining to price and promotion. Our sample reports are free of charge and contain multiple...

  A 998-carat rough diamond was discovered in Botswana in the Karowe Diamond Mine owned and operated by Lucara Diamond, a mining company that specializes in unearthing large diamonds. It could be the fourth largest gem quality   diamond   ever discovered. The diamond, which measures 67x49x45mm, was recovered from a direct milling of ore sourced from an area in the open pit mine that has recently resulted in discoveries of diamonds weighing 273, 105, 83, 73, and 69 carats. Lucara announced the discovery Tuesday night. Eira Thomas and Catherine McLeod-Seltzer who founded Lucara Diamond invested in untested equipment and technology for the Karowe mine specifically designed to unearth exceptionally large diamonds. The 998-carat diamond represents the second 500-plus carat diamond recovered from the mine in 2020. Those two diamonds are among 31 diamonds of greater than 100 carats, with 10 of those diamonds greater than 200 carats, the mine has produced this year. The two large...