Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on earth. Cutting diamonds down to smaller sizes is a technical and delicate process. Lasers, blades rotating at 15,000 revolutions per minute, or tools made from other diamonds are used to break diamonds down to manageable sizes, then used to shape and polish them.
Rings were very popular among the men of ancient Rome. Besides being decorative, these often served a practical purpose as an official seal. The owner used his seal ring, or signet ring, much like we use an official signature today.
Did you know? Platinum is 50 times more rare than gold, and one of the strongest metals in the world.
Did you know diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow? Diamond color changes due to the chemical composition when the diamond is formed. These colored diamonds are known as Fancy diamonds.
We all need some jewelry to wear everyday and other pieces to reserve for special occasions. Whatever your needs, our train professionals can help you make the right find and the right price.
What's the rarest jewel in the world? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the answer is Painite. Mined solely from Myanmar, there are only 18 known specimens in the world.
