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They say that diamonds are a girl's best friend! In addition to
being one of the world's most desirable gemstones, diamonds are also
the hardest naturally occurring substance known to man.
These valuable crystalline carbon minerals are formed deep in the earth
under intense pressures and very high temperatures. Diamonds are
mined from volcanic pipe deposits which are found primarily in southern
Africa and Siberia and to some extent Canada, Brazil and Australia.
Diamonds can also be used for industrial applications. More than three quarters of loose diamonds are used industrially, mainly as cutting, grinding, and polishing tools. Diamond industrial tools are used on such diverse materials as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, glass, and ceramics as well as natural stone and concrete.
Loose diamonds may be transparent, translucent or opaque. Depending on their characteristics and color, they are designated for use in jewelry or for certain industrial applications. The highest grade diamonds are used in jewelry, such as necklaces, rings, or earrings.
Gemstone diamonds are judged by the four Cs: carat, clarity, color, and cut. Gem diamonds are usually transparent and colorless, or have a yellow hue. The most valuable diamonds are colorless or pale blue, and have few "occlusions," or flaws, marring their clarity. Industrial diamonds, while as hard as gemstone diamonds, are usually gray or brown.
Traditionally, women's engagement rings feature one large diamond and perhaps two or more smaller diamonds. Wedding rings and wedding bands sometimes feature one or more diamonds as well. Diamonds can be cut in several different ways and shapes to refract the light differently. They are then set in a choice of settings, depending upon the wearer's preference.
LooseDiamonds.us features convenient access to fine jewelry dealers, loose diamond retailers and wholesalers, and diamond trading resources.
Wholesale Diamonds
- NY Diamond Exchange
Diamond engagement rings, loose diamonds, GIA certified diamonds and engagement rings from the New York Diamond Exchange. NYDEX is located in the heart of New York City's diamond district and has over 80 years of diamond industry experience.
www.NYDEX.com - Diamond Broker
California-based diamond wholesaler features a diamond search engine, diamond purchasing guide, history of diamonds, and designer jeweler links.
www.DiamondBroker.com - HRA
Leading diamond manufacturer and distributor. HRA blends the traditional values of diamond manufacturing with innovative distribution solutions that have created one of the modern archetypes for the diamond and diamond jewellery vendor.
www.HRAusa.com - Diasqua
Diamond trading organization specializing in polished diamonds – brilliants, fancies, contemporary cuts, certified goods, and unusual specials.
www.Diasqua.com - S. Muller & Sons
Sight holder, manufacturer, and distributor of diamonds throughout the world.
www.Muller.be - A. Fishman & Son
Leading diamond and jewelry company imports and wholesales loose diamonds.
www.AFishman.com - Hearts And Arrows
Diamond wholesalers who specialize in heart and arrows Ideal Cut diamonds.
www.HeartsAndArrows.com
Industrial Diamonds
- Element Six
Leading supplier of industrial diamond and superabrasive materials used for tooling applications.
www.E6.com - Pfingst Diamond Instruments
Offers a wide range of diamond tooling and instruments for the dental profession.
www.Pfingstco.com
Diamond Trading Resources
- Diamond Key
Trade directory for diamonds and the global diamond business and industry.
www.Diamond-Key.com - Diamond Floor
Offers an opportunity for diamond dealers to trade in certified diamonds.
www.DiamondFloor.com
Diamond Information Resources
- Diavik Diamond Mines
Features a fascinating look at this recently developed Canadian diamond mine and its operations.
www.Diavik.ca - Costello's Diamonds
Overview of diamonds and their history as well as mining, cutting, valuing, and caring for diamonds.
www.Costellos.com.au
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