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!
Tolkowsky’s Measurements
The person recognized as the pioneer of diamond cutting was the Belgian mathematician, Marcel Tolkowsy. In 1919, Tolkowsky proposed what he thought was the most desirable proportions of a diamond. Fewer than 1% of all diamonds even get close to Tolkowsky's measurements.
What is Important Now?
A friend of mine consoles terminally ill patients. Many times she is there, holding their hand as they walk into the light of an unknown door. Her experience has taught her a great truth, which is to always ask oneself, “What is important now?” In her case, the most important thing to do in those… Continue reading What is Important Now?
Recent History of Jewelry
Georgian Period: 1714-1830 Jewelry designs of nature featuring flowers, leaves, insects, birds, feathers, and ribbons. Engraved gemstones and intaglios were favored along with agates and cabochon cut stones. During the early nineteenth century, cameo brooches and earrings became popular. Garnets, turquoise, amethyst, and particularly pearls were the rage. Early Victorian Period: 1837-1860 The dominant style… Continue reading Recent History of Jewelry
The Life of an Adoptee
"The life of an adoptee is sometimes like that of an ancient voyager who searches for the unknown. The explorers, however, used navigational tools and the stars to guide their destiny. They had their sights on the wonders that lay ahead of them. An adoptee, on the other hand, travels in the opposite direction."
Excerpt from
Adopted Like Me- Chosen to Search for Truth, Identity, and a Birthmother
by Michael C. Watson
The Hortensia Diamond
This peach colored stone of 20 carats was named after Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen of Holland, who was Josephine's daughter and the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Hortensia had been part of the French Crown Jewels since Louis XIV bought it. Along with the Regent, it is now on display at the Louvre, Paris.
Apathy
After school, I cleaned my aquarium. I filled a small glass jar with water, then carefully transported each fish into their temporary home. It was a fantastic scenery- twenty-four multi-colored fish swarming tightly in a few ounces of water. Rather than continuing to scrub the tank, I marveled at my new creation. The fish splashed… Continue reading Apathy
The New Millenium
On the first day the millennium, I took my family to an amusement park. With the car windows tightly sealed, we could barely hear the swish of our impatient freeway neighbors. As my wife was calming a scuffle between my two daughters in the back, I remembered attempting to pay one last utility bill. I… Continue reading The New Millenium
What is Your Legacy?
What would you like to leave behind? How do you want others to remember you? Do you want to write a book? Do you want to master a musical instrument? Do you want to be the best in your profession? Think hard, but be careful. Wishes with desire and noble intentions come true! I'll share… Continue reading What is Your Legacy?
I am Sworn to Be Your Servant
"I am sworn to be your servant," Eve said to Daniel after they slaughtered the Zafcat. The Zafcat rose it's giant claw for the single slash of Daniel's throat when Eve came from behind and penetrated the hairy beast with her sword. For an orphaned slave girl, Eve possessed an unnatural beauty and grace even… Continue reading I am Sworn to Be Your Servant
Your Love is Dangerous
Your Love is Dangerous 3:10 You know I’ve been wonderin’ How you got in my life As I remember all the heartaches That I barely survived So I ask when I pray How your love could be this way My souls’ been starved You never told me love would be this hard Your love is… Continue reading Your Love is Dangerous
The Star of South Africa
The Star of South Africa, a 47.69-carat old style pear-shaped diamond, was cut from a crystal of 83.50 carats, and is credited with being the diamond that turned the tides of fortune in South Africa. In 1869, it was picked up by a Griqua shepherd boy on the Zandfontein Farm near the Orange River. Schalk… Continue reading The Star of South Africa
Weekly Photo Challenge: 2012 in Pictures
Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/12/28/weekly-photo-challenge-my-2012-in-pictures/
A Diamond and My Mother
Blogs are wonderful to preserve and communicate our thoughts. In this case, I needed to share some beautiful words with the world, which were written by a 15-year old girl in the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest. Out of thousands of essays that were submitted to me in 1995, a sixth-grade boy was selected,… Continue reading A Diamond and My Mother