Cash for Diamonds USA Blog

Are Man-Made Diamonds Real Diamonds?

by Amber Zhai Diamonds, which are formed over the course of millennia in the Earth’s mantle in the perfect conditions of temperature and pressure, have long captivated people’s hearts and imaginations. The popularity of diamonds has steadily risen since the 19th century, and they have always retained both financial and sentimental value for their possessors. [...]

BaselWorld 2013: Changes and Trends

by Amber Zhai The highly anticipated 2013 BaselWorld Watch & Jewellery Show opened its doors on April 25th to some 1,460 exhibitors, over 100,000 international visitors, and at least 3,500 media reps from 100 countries. This year marked a new era for the world-renowned luxury watch and jewelry tradeshow. After two years of reconstruction, BaselWorld [...]

Hundreds of Diamonds Discovered at Crater of Diamonds State Park

by Toni Ramirez Murfreesboro, Arkansas, holds many gems—literally. Out of the 52 state parks within Arkansas’s borders, the Crater of Diamonds State Park is considered one of the most precious. Tourists and visitors can journey into the 911-acre park to enjoy an afternoon picnic, take a stroll on the grounds, or dig for diamonds. Typically, [...]

The Story Behind Pink Diamonds

By Alex Francis   If after reading our Valentine’s Day post about the mysterious phenomenon of pink diamonds you were curious to learn more about the precious gems, you are not alone. Though the rare pink stones got a taste of fame when Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring [...]

A Convergence of Diamonds, Art, and Sound

by Alex Francis Sapphire Pendant, 2011 / Sapphire stylus used to cut sapphire record, sapphires, 22k gold, made by Karen L. Davidson 5/8” x 1” 3/8 x 3/16” in / 16 x 35 x 5 mm An installation featured at Audio Visual Arts in New York last month, titled Making a Record, is not your [...]