Jeweler, Author, and founder of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest.
The finest diamond of the French crown. Discovered in 1698 on the River Krisna in India, it was worn in varous headdresses by Louis XV, Louis XVI and Queen MarieAntoinette. It was also mounted on Napoleon Bonaparte's pommel of his court sword when he was crowned emperor of the French in 1804. Later , Charles… Continue reading The Regent
"Chocolate" diamonds is simply a marketing term for brown diamonds. When I started the business in the 80's, the new Arglye mine in Australia produced many brownish diamonds. The lighter shades were already marketed as "champagne" diamonds. To give the darker brown shades more attention, a jewelry diamond company quickly trademarked the term" chocolate diamonds."… Continue reading “Chocolate” Diamonds
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 A Diamond’s Birth
Just before I dashed into my car for a meeting, I noticed the sky was bluer than normal. For a quick moment I wondered if the subduing color was real or computer enhanced. I don’t think that was crazy. Nowadays, it seems everything that comes across our senses has been altered in some way. Landscapes… Continue reading Natural is Beautiful
Trust is something that is earned. Trust takes time and time cannot be rushed. I believe a history of returning happy customers who say they refer their friends is a great indication that you have earned trust. Most people are not diamond experts. In fact, many jewelry customers have never had the opportunity to enjoy… Continue reading Trust