How did Amsterdam become the City of Diamonds? Amsterdam has been the City of Diamonds for more than 400 years. The story of how Amsterdam became the diamond capital of...

In the hectic days of constant rushing around, the little sparkle of a diamond helps you pause for a second and forget about the worries of the world. Take that...

For many people, buying a diamond is not an everyday business. It seems quite difficult already. But if you dive deeper in the world of diamonds, it appears even harder...

The color of a diamond –or rather the lack of it – tells us something about the value and quality of the diamond. A diamond that consists of carbon only...

The 3rd of the four c’s we discuss in this series is the clarity of a diamond. A natural diamond is rarely without imperfections. It is a hallmark of Mother...

The fourth of the four C’s in this sequence is the Cut, or shape of a diamond. The shape is important to determine the quality of the polished diamond. The...

Stress, sweating, nervousness… these are all common aspects of future fiancées-to-be when planning to buy the perfect diamond ring. “What if my partner does not like it? What if it...

Artificial or synthetic diamonds are (almost) impossible to distinguish from natural diamonds. They are just as beautiful, hard and brilliant as natural diamonds. The only thing they do not have...