Kohinoor, (Koh-e Noor or Koh-i-Nur) is a 105 carat (21.6 g) diamond that was once the largest known diamond in the world. It means “Mountain of Light”. The Kohinoor originated at Golconda in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, belonged to various Indian and Persian rulers who fought bitterly over it at various points [...]

Sahajanand Technologies, India, the high-tech engineering solution provider for diamond industry recently launched The Magnus Pro, a third generation planning machine. The machine provides revolutionary all side mapping & advanced inclusion placement facility for accurate detection and right positioning of inclusion. The Magnus Pro is a uniquely designed machine which gives advanced mapping, inclusion detection [...]

The international jewelry retailer has introduced a collection featuring its new diamond cut. “We are launching an exclusive jewellery collection featuring the diamond brand,” Tamjid Abdullah, deputy MD, Damas and creator of Damas Cut.The jewellery collection features Damas Cut diamonds encrusted in 18k white gold. Damas Cut diamonds are characterized by 77 facets and are [...]

The diamond engagement rings are a timeless expression of love and commitment. The classic styles available – solitaire and pave, for example – still are popular today, but there are emerging trends of which you, the potential buyer should be aware. Hot ring trends – classic, antique and modern lead the way The classic solitaires [...]

The appraisals for your diamond ring and other jewelry items are required by the insurance company in order that they may specifically cover your items of jewelry against all risks and hazards. Insure each item separately with a separate policy for each item that you will forward to your insurance agent. Be advised that having [...]

When you are looking for the right blue diamond engagement ring, you need to look at the cut, the clarity, the weight and the cut of the diamond. Not all diamonds are created equally. When you choose the right jeweler, they can help you with picking the perfect ring for that special day. As we [...]

Gems and precious metals are gifts of nature, which need special care. The harder the gem, the less vulnerable it is to potential damage.A diamond is the hardest gem known to man. Hardness is based on a gem-trade standard called the Mohs Scale, developed in the early 19th century. Diamonds are rated the highest, at [...]

Discovering the right one does not come easy. There are so many options, patterns, sizes, colors and light elegance. Hunting for the ideal ring can be like a discouraging treasure search, but do not worry. Stick with these ten invariable rules and you will be nerveless under the shiny jewelry store lights. 1) Teach Yourself= [...]

THE NEXT time you visit your favourite mall, don’t be surprised if you see avending machine actually vending diamond rings and gold pendants, instead of chocolates and snacks. “When the concept was launched in January this year, traditional jewellery consumers found the concept alittle hard to digest,” Jagdeep Kapoor, chairman and managing director, Samsika Marketing [...]