http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm The Diamond Ideals Blog en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0700 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:17:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@diamondIdeals.com info@diamondIdeals.com http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2010/1/7/Out-of-the-Blue-Prestige-and-Riches Out of the Blue, Prestige and Riches - By GUY TREBAY - Published: January 6, 2010 - NYTIMES (paraphrased) EVERY diamond is a story as old as the earth and will outlast us all. Diamonds are, indeed, forever, but they are not forever in view. ... Diamonds Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:17:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2010/1/7/Out-of-the-Blue-Prestige-and-Riches http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/8/25/US-Assigns-Patent-for-Online-Gemstone-Evaluation-Method U.S. Assigns Patent for Online Gemstone Evaluation Method By Jeff Miller - 08/22/08 RAPAPORT The patent has been assigned to GemEx Systems Inc. as of August 19, 2008. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office the inventors created ... Science and Technology Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:18:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/8/25/US-Assigns-Patent-for-Online-Gemstone-Evaluation-Method http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/4/9/Testing-Blog-Entry This is a test. This is only a test. Testing the blog editor on 64.78.60.213 Posted by DiamondIdeals - Specializing in Engagement Rings Test Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:29:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/4/9/Testing-Blog-Entry http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/3/12/DFlawless-7222-Carat-Pear-Goes-to-Auction Sothebys Auction House showed a 72.22 stunning D Flawless Pear-shape diamond during a press preview yesterday, 11 March, 2008. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg) The diamond will go to auction on April 10th, 2008, in Hong Kong. Availability of these stu... Diamonds Market and Industry Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:07:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/3/12/DFlawless-7222-Carat-Pear-Goes-to-Auction http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/3/5/Engagement-Ring-Diamonds-in-Space Although rare on Earth, diamonds are common in space. However, I would not put on my space suit and go on a space walk looking for my engagement ring. NASA has been viewing these diamonds through its infrared Spitzer Space Telescope and they are ti... Diamonds Mining Science and Technology Engagement Rings Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:01:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/3/5/Engagement-Ring-Diamonds-in-Space http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/15/Platinum-price-reaches-record-high Platinum price reaches record high February 14, 2008 LondonPlatinum's price reached a record high for the second day in London, trading above $2,000 an ounce, reports Bloomberg News. Platinum for immediate delivery in London gained as much ... Precious Metal Jewelry Mining Market and Industry Engagement Rings Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:59:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/15/Platinum-price-reaches-record-high http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/12/Stars-rock-Grammys-in-cuffs-drop-earrings National Jeweler February 11, 2008 Grammy-winner Rihanna wears diamond studs, a right-hand ring and Chopard's 27-carat "Barrel" cuff. Los AngelesThe music industry was singing the blues when it came to fashion at last night's 50th Annual G... Diamonds Pop Culture Jewelry Market and Industry Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:45:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/12/Stars-rock-Grammys-in-cuffs-drop-earrings http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/1/What-is-Rhodium-and-why-is-it-used-in-engagement-rings Rhodium, used in rhodium-plating of many engagement rings, is a silvery white metal that is highly resistant to corrosion and is extremely reflective when polished. It is commonly used in finishing jewelry, mirrors, search lights and head-lights. I... Precious Metal Jewelry Market and Industry Engagement Rings Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:13:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/2/1/What-is-Rhodium-and-why-is-it-used-in-engagement-rings http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/30/Survey-finds-diamonds-or-roses-as-the-best-Valentines-Day-gifts AFNS - LOS ANGELES, USA, 30-01-08 According to the results of a nation-wide survey conducted online in the United States via Harris Interactive by Teleflora, the world's leading floral service, both men and women are in agreement about gifts to give ... Diamonds Pop Culture Jewelry Market and Industry Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:50:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/30/Survey-finds-diamonds-or-roses-as-the-best-Valentines-Day-gifts http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/30/Diamonds-brighten-14th-Annual-Screen-Actors-Guild-Awards AFNS] LOS ANGELES, USA 30 January 2008  Hollywood's biggest stars came out to support the 14th Annual Screen Actors GuildAwards and diamonds once again proved to be the clear choice as the most glamorous accessory to sparkle on the red carpet. H... Diamonds Pop Culture Jewelry Market and Industry Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:44:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/30/Diamonds-brighten-14th-Annual-Screen-Actors-Guild-Awards http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/24/AGS-gives-grooms-ring-guidance-on-radio-tour Las VegasGrooms-to-be heard all they needed to know about buying engagement rings last week during the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories' 13-stop radio media tour. The tour, "Getting Engaged? Tips on Buying that Special Ring," covered how ... Diamonds Jewelry Engagement Rings Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:24:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/24/AGS-gives-grooms-ring-guidance-on-radio-tour http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/22/World-Market-Metal-Prices-Affect-Engagement-Rings-and-More A customer recently asked us why Diamond Ideals had increased the price of engagement rings by about 25% percent over the last year (2006-2007). In fact, we have increased all our gold and platinum jewelry, not just our engagement rings. If you loo... Precious Metal Jewelry Market and Industry Engagement Rings Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:32:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/22/World-Market-Metal-Prices-Affect-Engagement-Rings-and-More http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/22/Diamond-refunds-are-a-consumers-best-friend Some may get rebate under De Beers suit By Howard Witt | Tribune correspondent January 21, 2008 Diamonds may be forever. But the price you paid for them may not. Millions of American consumers who bought diamond engagement rings or other di... Diamonds Engagement Rings Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:04:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/22/Diamond-refunds-are-a-consumers-best-friend http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/22/Hope-Diamonds-Mysterious-Red-Glow-Solved -- JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 1/14/2008 7:31:00 AM A study released in the January 2008 edition of the journal Geology proves that a blue diamonds rare appeal goes far beyond its beauty. Researchers at the Smithsonian Institution and the... Diamonds Science and Technology Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:09:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/22/Hope-Diamonds-Mysterious-Red-Glow-Solved http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/21/The-Calculus-of-Color The calculus of color December 15, 2007 National Jeweler By Nina Van Sant Diamonds in every shade of the rainbowbut especially pink and bluedefy the market's conventional wisdom Once cherished strictly by connoisseurs, diamonds in shad... Diamonds Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:54:00 -0700 http://www.diamondIdeals.com/blog/client/index.cfm/2008/1/21/The-Calculus-of-Color