A rare pink diamond is going on display in France for the first time since it was stolen almost 100 years ago to the day – the last time it was shown to the public. The nine-carat, pear-shaped gemstone known as the “Grand Condé” was pilfered in an overnight raid on the Château de Chantilly
The proximity to the waning moon offers a good opportunity for spotting them. To the naked eye, they will appear as a small group of bright points next to the moon, as if they were diamonds. Binoculars will allow you to make out many more. The encounter will happen again on September 30, when the
If you’ve ever admired someone’s engagement ring, you’ve probably oohed and aahed over the size or shine of “the rock,” as many like to call it. The diamond or other gem in an engagement ring is a key element, but it’s important to remember the entire ring needs to be durable since it’s typically worn every
Diamonds are losing their luster and the lab-produced boom appears to be the main culprit, the source says. What’s more, the turmoil could be permanent. Lab-grown diamonds, which are virtually indistinguishable from natural stones and sell for a fraction of the price, had a chilling effect on the natural diamond market when they experienced an
