"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." - Mother Teresa
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!
Understanding
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That's the message he is sending.” ? Thich Nhat Hanh
The Master-Gardener
“A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.” ? James Allen, As a Man Thinketh
Smile!
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry
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Get ’em, Grizzly!
DPChallenge: Diamond Day
The most precious of gemstones are currently being formed right now. From deep in the earth, carbon atoms are being squeezed with unfathomable pressure and heat to create one of the most beautiful objects in the world. After a diamond is precisely cut and polished to release it’s inner beauty, it is a marvel of… Continue reading DPChallenge: Diamond Day
It’s About Clarity
A diamond is born deep within the earth. When you combine unimaginable heat and pressure for about one million years, you beget a coveted gem that remains the hardest natural substance in the universe: crystallized carbon. (Believe it or not, the carbon in a diamond is the same element as the graphite in your pencil,… Continue reading It’s About Clarity
The Magic of a Diamond
“I don't know, honey,” the young man said to his fiancé. “Which one do you like the best?” Diamond Mike displayed two polished diamonds on a dark cloth, gently rocking them back and forth with his tweezers. Both gems sparked flames of fire onto the walls of the Santa Ana jewelry store, Gallery of Diamonds.… Continue reading The Magic of a Diamond
The Power of Your Smile
Did you know you can change your world simply with your smile? It's almost impossible to be in a bad mood or hold a grudge if you do this. Great luck, opportunities and friends become attracted to you. Why is this an ancient secret? It is because most people do not understand the awesomeness of… Continue reading The Power of Your Smile
The Dresden Green Diamond
The Dresden Green is a spectacular rare green diamond weighing 40.70 carats. Green diamonds of any size are truly rare. The Dresden Green, which probably weighed over 100 carats in its rough form, is unique among world famous diamonds. The color is usually caused by the crystal's coming into contact with a radioactive source at… Continue reading The Dresden Green Diamond
The Mad Child Scientist
“Miss Jenkins found a cockroach in her house, today,” said Marcus Wilson’s mom as she peeked outside through the curtains. “Are they bad?” asked Marcus. “Oh heavens, Marcus, cockroaches are filthy and dirty and carry germs. Do you remember the time we found one on our front porch? If you ever see one, Marcus, stomp… Continue reading The Mad Child Scientist
Weekly Photo Challenge – Foreign
This vintage Etruscan pendant has a foreign charm to it that entrances everyone who sees it! Foreign. While foreign (rightly so) often brings up images of things outside of your own nation, it can also apply to things outside of or different from your normal environment: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/10/26/weekly-photo-challenge-foreign/
Diamond Grading: There’s More than Just 4 C’s
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/10/25/daily-prompt-2/ Most people know about the 4 C's of diamond grading. Those are important, but they're not the only factors a gemologist has to take into consideration when grading a diamond. Here's a little information about some of those other factors: Flourescence Some gem-quality diamonds fluoresce: they emit light when exposed to long-wave ultraviolet light.… Continue reading Diamond Grading: There’s More than Just 4 C’s
The Hairspray Can Explosion
Caution: Flammable. Contents under pressure. Marcus Wilson eyeballed the label of his mom's used hairspray can. Do not expose near fire or flame. May explode if temperature rises above 120 degrees. To an adult, this message is never read. To a twelve-year old aspiring scientist, however, this meant, I am an awesome bomb. Marcus discovered… Continue reading The Hairspray Can Explosion