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Author: Diamond Mike Watson
Diamond Mike lives in Orange County, California. He is a diamond merchant and the founder of Gallery of Diamonds Jewelers and the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond writing contest. He is a music writer, book author, and time traveler. To contact him call 714-549-2000, or email him at info@galleryofdiamonds.com. He would love to hear from you!
Where Does a Tree Begin?
Where does a tree begin? Does it start at the top? Or could that be the end? Perhaps it's the leaf That drinks the sun But if there were no light The tree would be none Branches twist out With dangling limbs But I still do not know Where a tree begins Is it the… Continue reading Where Does a Tree Begin?
What is Color?
Question What is Color? Answer Although diamonds can be found in nearly every color of the rainbow, a pure white diamond is one of the most prized and expensive. The absence of color is considered pure white. Most all diamonds mined have traces of yellow and brown. Rare diamonds come in other colors such as… Continue reading What is Color?
What is Cut?
Question What is Cut? Answer Of all the characteristics of diamond grading, cut is the most fascinating. Clarity and color are innate attributes of diamonds, given to them by the forces of nature. Cut, on the other hand, is the work and science of man. It is the expert proportioning of rough diamonds that brings… Continue reading What is Cut?
What is Clarity?
Question What is Clarity? Answer Clarity refers to a diamond’s imperfections, or "inclusions." Although many diamonds have crystals or feathers that may be viewed with the unaided eyes, very rare and expensive diamonds have few or no flaws. A diamond in which no flaws can be seen by an expert at 10X magnification is said… Continue reading What is Clarity?
Dream
I spend a lot of time day-dreaming. An amazing thing I've witnessed is that if one dreams intensely enough, and with enough passion, and with sincere intentions, dreams become real. If you hold a dream in your head, you will later be able to hold it in your hand. The Horsehead Nebula is a dark… Continue reading Dream
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
"Diamond as white as sun on the sea..." ~Anne Sexton Weekly Photo Challenge: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/weekly-photo-challenge-sea/comment-page-6/#comment-232716
What is fluorescence? Is it good or bad?
Question What is fluorescence? Is it good or bad Answer Some diamonds fluoresce, which mean they emit light when exposed to long-wave ultraviolet light. Diamonds with strong fluorescence, called "overblues," can sometimes have a hazy appearance that makes them appear cloudy in light with strong ultraviolet content. On the other hand, strongly fluorescent diamonds with… Continue reading What is fluorescence? Is it good or bad?
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
"Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone." - Unknownhttp://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/weekly-photo-challenge-sea/
What is so special about a diamond?
Question What is so special about a diamond? Answer A diamond is born from the earth after a million years of incredible heat and pressure. It is made of a single component-carbon. This component is similar to the graphite in your pencil. The only difference is that the carbon in a diamond has become crystallized,… Continue reading What is so special about a diamond?
The International Dinner
Today we bring food from our countries As we sit and eat with people from all nations It is easier to see our sameness than our differences We are all interwoven Today we savor our fellowship And flavors of our cultures Undivided by flags or borders We see the reflection of ourselves The mirror of… Continue reading The International Dinner
Why is platinum more expensive than white gold?
Question Why is platinum more expensive than white gold? Answer The world price of platinum has generally always been more than the price of gold. Platinum and gold also have two very different properties that affect pricing. In the case of two visually identical rings-- one made of white gold and one made of platinum--… Continue reading Why is platinum more expensive than white gold?
One shot, two ways…
This was taken in one of our last photo shoots. Thanks to our resident photographer, we were able to add our brand color to the picture. We call it purpleizing! Same picture, two different looks! Weekly Photo Challenge: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/one-shot-two-ways/
How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching?
Question How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching? Answer Gold is one of the most beautiful and lustrous metals, however, it is also malleable, which means it is pliable and can be scratched. The wonderful thing is that gold can always be polished! You may clean your ring as often as you desire with… Continue reading How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching?
Raise Your Balloon
I wrote this in honor of all moms. For the 20th anniversary of the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest, my staff launched balloons with pink carnation seeds. This was to demonstrate how a child's words of appreciation and love can spread across the world.