http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog News, Commentary & Resources by Diamonds-USA.com Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:17:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ever wondered where the gems that make up your stunning diamond hinged earrings came from?  and I don't mean which store they were bought from.   I often wonder how old the diamonds are, where and how they were formed and indeed how many civilizations have come and gone in the ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/diamonds-linked-to-quick-cooling-eons-ago/ Tennis star Andy Roddick married his swimsuit model sweetheart Brooklyn Decker in a twilight ceremony at his luxury home in Austin. Roddick and Decker began dating in 2007 after Roddick saw her a model shoot in a well known magazine. "I think they knew that from the moment they met ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/571/ In the USA, the government has auctioned over 600 diamonds with a crime history.  It's not as easy as it used to be to buy what the government sells, especially during economic downtime's when the treasury looks to fund its extravagant stimulus packages. Which is why when it comes to ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/american-government-auctions-over-600-diamonds/ Police in Paris and international investigators hope that the recent arrest of two ‘Pink Panther’ diamond thiefs may shed some much anticipated light on a number of heists over recent years. In Paris, the posters for one of the thieves still wanted "Zoran Kostic" show images of a fugitive who investigators ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/pink-panther-diamond-thiefs-arrested/ Work Resumes on the new International Gem Tower in the Diamond District of New York.  The city of lights had originally approved the project back in 2006 but was delayed for a number of reasons including design disputes, planning and budget. Demolition of a six towers and building in and around ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/international-diamond-tower-resumes-construction/ Salma Hayek married for the second time at a star studdied party in Venice.  Having signed their marriage certification papers on Valentine's Day in Paris, Hayek and her French billionaire fiance (now husband) François-Henri Pinault exchanged vows at the stunning La Fenice opera house. Amonst the celebrities present were; Penelope ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/salma-hayek-gets-married/ According to The People, a well kept secret broke, that on Valentines Day Harrison Ford proposed to long-time love Calista Flockhart. The 66-year-old actor, famous for his roles in Indiana Jones has been dating Calista Flockhart, 44, for over seven years. Friends of Calista said that Harrison Ford completely surprised her ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/harrison-ford-surprises-calists-flockhart-with-an-engagement-ring/ We're now well into 2009 and the recent trend of people getting excited about and suppliers eager to supply replicas of famous engagemnet rings.  So I thought I'd sober up the web and let you all know about the history of famous engagement rings. In 1447 Maximillan I of Austria proposed to and ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/05/history-of-famous-diamond-rings/ If you looking to buy a loose diamond then take this simple advice from us today.  Ensure you purchase the best quality diamond you can afford.  That is point 1, it's simple and straight forward.  Don't regret in years to come that you should have spent that little bit more. Second ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/05/tips-for-buying-loose-diamonds/ We regularly give our readers tips on care and maintenance for diamond rings. Today I'm offering tips on revitalizing your diamond ring the easy and fast way. Firstly its important to set a routine for regular cleaning else you'll soon pick up bad habits and before long ... http://www.diamonds-usa.com/blog/index.php/2009/05/cleaning-tips-for-your-diamond-rings/