A story going the rounds is the log of the USS Constitution, old Ironsides, in pirate attacks on English ships and Scotch whiskey in 1798. Drunken pirates.

It's an important time in your life when you get engaged but don't let emotion overwhelm your shopping savvy when you purchase a diamond engagement ring.

Tacori jewelry have now added bracelets to their stunning range of diamond jewelry. These bracelets combine both contemporary designs, fiery diamonds, engraving, and the famous Tacori settings to produce a stunning array of beautiful diamond bracelets.

This article discusses how cubic zirconia has become a popular alternative to diamond. It also mentions some characteristics of cubic zirconia.

With diamonds most people are familiar with the 4Cs which is short for carats, color, cut, and clarity. There is another very important characteristic of diamonds known as fluorescence that also goes towards valuating a diamond and determining what it is really worth.

The route to a real diamond of a democracy between peoples has been a long and rocky route since ancient Athens. Although progress has been so sweeping in this past century many pockets of rage and killing go on. This reminds how we can and do get past that to mutual love and respect.

Everyone has heard the various phases about diamonds. One is, "diamonds are forever" and another "is diamonds are a girl's best friend". Movie stars and entertainers have them adorning their necks and hanging from their ears.

The biggest rival of the diamond would have to be the pearl. Pearls have been around forever it seems because they are mentioned throughout history. In their natural state they can be an array of different colors.

what you need to know about the diamond grading system before you purchase a diamond

Though most people associate diamonds with brilliant, glittering, colorless gems, a rough diamond is actually looks much like an ordinary, filthy rock. Diamonds are extremely good for reflecting light, but they must be cut and polished first.