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When Did Diamonds Become The Only Acceptable Choice for Engagement Rings?

by Diamond News Agency

People think of diamond rings as the ultimate symbol of love. Countless companies compete to sell the only true engagement rings, and they always include at least one diamond. Diamond tennis bracelets, diamond necklaces, and diamond earrings are the gifts that make a woman ooh and ahh with joy, and now men are embracing diamond watches, diamond chains, and even diamond rings of their own. But how did this start? Are diamonds so rare, so amazing that the only way to commit to marriage is by giving and/or receiving one? When did it become impossible to have an engagement without a diamond engagement ring? When did diamonds become synonymous with romance?

Diamond Prices

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Diamond prices to stabilize in 2009: IDEX forecast

Saturday, Apr 4 2009 4:29AM Mining Industry Today: Diamond Minig News,

Diamond prices to stabilize in 2009 IDEX forecast Commodity Online Much like stock prices on the world&rsquos financial markets polished diamond prices appear to have stabilized in the past month or

IDEX Online Research: Polished Diamond Prices Mostly Steady in March

Thursday, Apr 2 2009 8:04AM IDEX Online - Retail And Fashion,

IDEX Online Research Polished Diamond Prices Mostly Steady in March Much like stock prices on the world’s financial markets polished diamond prices appear to have stabilized in the past month or so based on the IDEX Online Polished Diamond Price Index Average polished diamond prices declined in March 06 percent versus average diamond prices during February and dipped by 73 percent versus March 2008

Sotheby's To Sell Big Blue Diamond

Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 9:02AM Luxist,

Sotheby's To Sell Big Blue Diamond

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Although overall diamond prices are down the sales for the big and rare stones are still pretty strong Petra Diamonds a miner of stones in Africa is hoping for a high number for their first sale of a cut and polished stone through Sotheby's from the Cullinan mine in South Africa The Cullinan mine has yielded most of the best blue diamonds in the world The stone has a fancy vivid blue color and is rated internally flawless Petra decided to sell the stone as cut and polished versus selling the rough as they usually do because they are hoping to get maximum exposure for the gem

The stone will be shown in Hong Kong Paris New York and London before winding up in Geneva for the It is estimated to sell for as much as $85 million Maybe the stone will appeal to famous diamond dealer Laurence Graff Last Decemberd a grayish-blue 3556 carat stone with an impressive historical provenance for $243 million making it the world's most expensive blue ...

Drilling Confirms Significant New Kimberlite Expansion at Renard Diamond Project

Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 1:48AM News from the Israeli diamond industry,

Drilling Confirms Significant New Kimberlite Expansion at Renard Diamond Project Despite a rise in diamond prices which should benefit smaller mining companies in the short term there

Gem Diamonds Posts $552M Loss

Tuesday, Mar 31 2009 10:19PM Rapaport - News,

Gem Diamonds Posts $552M Loss RAPAPORT Gem Diamonds reported a loss in 2008 and announced plans to raise funds as the drop in rough diamond prices continues to impact the mining company’s performance “[T]he effect on the diamond market of the global economic crisis in the latter part of 2008 was significant and caused rough diamond prices to drop considerably” said Clifford Elphick Gem Diamonds' chief executive offi

Leviev: Prices of Rough Diamonds Rise 10% in March

Monday, Mar 30 2009 3:44AM IDEX Online - Mining And Exploration,

Leviev Prices of Rough Diamonds Rise 10% in March Rough diamond prices rose 10 percent in March compared to February a result of the drop in production Israeli diamond tycoon Lev Leviev told the Israeli press Monday

Many Factors Go Into Diamond Prices

Thursday, Mar 26 2009 2:49PM Shopping and Product Reviews: Jewelry Diamonds Articles from EzineArticles.com,

Many Factors Go Into Diamond Prices We all know that lovely diamonds are among the most valuable minerals on earth But how do such tiny stones get to be so very expensive Actually diamonds are a commodity like any other The cost of diamonds depends on the same factors as anything else The cost of materials labor production distribution and retailing are figured into the pricing of everything from bread to diamonds

IDEX Online Research: Polished Diamond Prices More Stable in February

Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 8:00PM IDEX Online - Research by Ken Gassman,

IDEX Online Research Polished Diamond Prices More Stable in February Polished diamond prices are no longer in a free fall according to the IDEX Online Global Diamond Price Index After peaking last summer polished diamond prices declined sharply beginning in October 2008 a trend that continued through January However while diamond prices fell during the first week of February they leveled off for the remainder of the month

Diamond Prices

Tuesday, Feb 17 2009 6:28AM Diamond, Gold and Jewelry Guide,

Diamond Prices Diamond Wholesale Price List Executive Summary about Diamond Prices By Brian Cliette What is a diamond wholesale price list and why is it important you ask The price of the diamond needs to include every detail of the diamond also it depends on the cutter of the diamond and on its store’s credit ratings The pricing of []

Internet Diamond Price List and Index

Friday, Jan 30 2009 2:52PM Platinumgirl,

Internet Diamond Price List and Index I have compiled a table of diamond prices I researched the diamond prices for common sizes and quality combinations of GIA or AGS certified diamonds from leading diamond websites including Blue Nile Amazoncom Union Diamond Abazias Monderacom Adiamor and others This list is an up-to-date price that you should pay for each respective carat size color and []