Diamond and Diamond Engagement Ring Trivia
April 3, 2009
The economy continues to take center stage and with less than sparkling news. As I’m certain that others are beginning to feel a bit despondent about the news I thought let’s have some light conversation about the diamonds and trivia for your next social gathering. I’ve been searching from the culet to the table and beyond. The internet is a great source of information! So, with out further delay…..
Did you know……
….that the first written notation of diamonds was around 500 B.C.? Do you think it was a ‘Dear John,’ letter with the ring a top? At the time of this publication I have yet to find what type of written correspondence, I will keep looking as it would be interesting to know.
…..a diamond is nearly fireproof? For a diamond to burn it needs to be heated to 1,292 degree Fahrenheit! Wow!
……that Australia accounts for producing the most diamonds in volume. Hey, there’s another reason to go visit our branch location in Melbourne.
….the largest diamond ever found here in the United States was 40.23ct. It was found in Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
….a law in 13th century France forbade anyone but the King from wearing diamonds.
….an uncut or flawed diamonds carry bad luck in the Hindu religion. While in western lore a diamond in any form carries good luck and other benefits.
….dying stars aka ‘cool white drawfs,’ actually contain diamonds at their core.
….that a diamond is the world’s hardest naturally occurring substance, but I wouldn’t recommend smashing it with a hammer.
….that a diamond can only be scratched by another diamond.
…..and a diamond is not really forever. A diamond’s life span is only 3.4 billion years but that’s long enough for most to consider it forever.
….in Sweden brides where three rings on their wedding day, the engagement ring and 2 bands. One band signifies her marriage vows and the other motherhood.
….in Chile a bride and groom exchange rings from the date of the proposal. The rings are worn on their right hand until marriage when they are switched to the left.
Hope you’ve enjoyed some of these little trivia points about the diamond that sits in your diamond engagement ring. We’re here to help you with your diamond engagement ring purchase or a loose diamond for an existing setting. Feel free to contact us via sales@alexarosejewelry.com or via phone 480-656-0652. We look forward to hearing from you.
Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Social Responsibility
March 23, 2009
Today’s post begins the discussion on Alexa Rose Fine Jewels and our belief in service. By now you should have a sense of who Alexa Rose Fine Jewels is as an organization and potentially about us, her staff. We believe in the golden rule and how it affects others, it is for this reason we are involved in a number of charitable organizations and prefer to volunteer time rather than diamond jewelry.
The word service has gotten a rather dismal reputation of late. To be of service to another seems to have a negative connotation when actually it is the service industry that truly was the basis for this great country of ours.
Service is one of the founding priniples for Alexa Rose Fine Jewels. We believe in being of service to our clients, helping someone create a special memory whether you’re getting engaged, married, celebrating an anniversary or a special birthday we will gladly assist you in finding the perfect diamond engagement ring, a fabulous pendant or a diamond anniversary band.
We pride ourselves on not being the typical jewelry store. Our certified diamonds are direct from the source and best of the mine is part of a social uplifting program within the community it resides. It’s not only providing jobs for economic stimulus but also donating time and resources to ensure a whole community. Visit our website to learn more about Alexa Rose Fine Jewels and our certified diamonds.
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