Let a new age dawn!"

Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech, 1993

Diamonds continue t...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/08/conflict-free-diamonds-an-ethical-wedding-choice/ "A diamond is forever" was the slogan that made diamonds the most sought after object in North America in the late 1920s, around the time when it was entering a depression and diamond prices were falling.

Advertising made the diamond trade soar by doing one thing essentially: suggesting t...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/08/diamond-rings/ Diamond wedding ring sets are comprised of a pair of diamond-studded rings intended to symbolize a bond between man and woman through marriage. Typically, the woman's ring is thinner, whereas the man's is broader and thicker. Sometimes the engagement rings and wedding ring sets are one in the s...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/07/diamond-wedding-ring-sets-symbols-of-eternal-love/ 'Man made diamond' is also known as synthetic diamond and this 'man made diamond' or the 'lab created diamond' undergoes a chemical and physical process in the diamond mines. The main difference between 'Man made diamond' and the natural diamond is the composition of three dimensional car...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/07/man-made-diamond-how-is-a-diamond-made/ It used to be that men wore plain, gold wedding bands. Used to be are the key words here. Men have such a greater selection now and aren't stuck with wearing a traditional gold wedding band. Men's diamond wedding bands have become so popular and accepted as the new norm for many.

Don't g...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/06/what-kind-of-man-wears-diamonds/ Antwerp is a city in the north of Belgium. The city is home to a population of 457,749 inhabitants and it is thought to date back to Gallo-Roman times. Antwerp became extremely prosperous in the 15th century, as foreign trade guilds began settling in the area. During World War II, the German army...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/06/antwerp-diamond-capital-of-europe/ You don't need to spend a fortune buying the perfect diamond engagement ring. Forget surprising her. Get real, tell her of your intentions and then shop for the engagement ring together. Look at buying the ring in the same way you would look at buying a house or car. Budget the amount you want t...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/05/you-can-afford-the-perfect-diamond-engagement-ring/ Diamonds as they say are a girl's best friend and buying the perfect diamond ring should not be a problem for anyone. Usually any kind of diamond ring will do just so long as you get a big diamond on the ring you will be fine. However there have been people that feel an artificial diamond or man...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/05/artificial-diamonds/ This guide will not tell you which diamond to buy or how to select the right diamond for you. This guide will help you protect yourself on the internet when you find that magnificent gem that you must have.

There are many horror stories circulating about eBay and other online diamond purcha...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/04/how-to-safely-buy-diamonds-on-the-internet/ So you now know that you should only purchase your diamond with a recognised grading certificate. The question that gets asked next is "How do I know that the diamond I am looking at is the same one referred to in the certificate?"

I have seen many answer to this question online, most of ...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/04/laser-inscription-authenticating-diamonds/ Have you ever come across what appear to be white flakes floating in your bottle of wine? Did you assume that this snow-globe appearance somehow meant the wine was flawed or ruined?

What you had most likely seen are tartaric crystals, commonly referred to as "wine diamonds" or Weinstein (...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/03/tartaric-crystals-in-wine-the-wine-diamonds-of-quality/ What could be more stylish than the classic and alluring look of diamond stud earrings? With a brilliant sparkle and an elegant simplicity diamond stud earrings have no equal. An instant hit that will go with every outfit and any occasion, diamond stud earrings will never go out of style. No matt...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/03/diamond-stud-earrings-choosing-the-right-pair-for-you/ When it comes to placing your new diamond in a setting there are a couple of things to take into consideration.

Number of Prongs - How many prongs you get is up to you. The more prongs, the more secure the diamond will be. At the same time I don't feel that having only four prongs makes yo...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/02/setting-a-diamond-what-to-know/ Bosch power tools are ruggedly constructed to endure rough treatment and still provide precision service. They are innovators in the field of power tools having introduced several over the years. They build ergonomically friendly tools with lower vibration rates than most power tools. Bosch power...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/02/bosch-power-tools-a-diamond-from-the-rough/ When a diamond cutter has a piece of stone to cut he naturally thinks of getting the most money from the cut. So he thinks of a round brilliant cut first as that is the most common, profitable and popular cut. But what about if he has a piece that is long then he must make a decision: cut a marqu...]]> http://diamond.womeninfoguide.com/2008/10/01/marquise-cut-diamonds-beware-the-bow-tie-effect/