Jewelry

[Kachina624]

Ever wonder where your diamond might have come from?  This is one of the biggest holes in the world and remarkably, was hand dug.

[stevieb]

What you say... the mine is closed... another one...?

[3cupcakes]

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@stevieb wrote:

What you say... the mine is closed... another one...?

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Too funny!  🙂  @stevieb. 

[Gemspirit]

Too bad the price of all diamonds are controlled by one "group" to say it politely. Diamonds aren't rare. They are commonly found. Other gems, like emerald, sapphire, chrome diopside, morganite, opal and kunzite are much more rare. It's only in the US that uses primarily diamonds for engagement and wedding rings. The rest of the world; especially Europe use coloured stones.

If you don't belief me do a bit of Internet searching.  

[stevieb]

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@3cupcakes wrote:

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@stevieb wrote:

What you say... the mine is closed... another one...?

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Too funny!  🙂  @stevieb. 

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Whatever will we do @3cupcakes... THE MINE IS CLOSED...

[Kachina624]

I was surprised to learn that there are diamond mines in far Noth Canada, North of Great Slave Lake.  I suppose they're only in operation a few months a year.  I believe DeBeers is an operator.

I learned this from doing a little research as a result of watching the TV show Ice Lake Rebels.  Who says TV isn't educational?

[Sammycat1]

A great book on the diamond industry from its origins is "Diamond:  A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession," by Matthew Hart.

[Gemspirit]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I was surprised to learn that there are diamond mines in far Noth Canada, North of Great Slave Lake.  I suppose they're only in operation a few months a year.  I believe DeBeers is an operator.

I learned this from doing a little research as a result of watching the TV show Ice Lake Rebels.  Who says TV isn't educational?

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DeBeers is THE operator!

[twinny70]

gemspirit, our DD got a beautiful Ruby for her engagement ring.  She & her DH will be celebrating 20 years in August.  I received a beautiful ruby ring on our 40th anniversary.  It will be our 46th wedding anniversary in 14 days.  

[tedEbear]

  Isn't there a place in Alabama or Arkansas that is open for anyone to go dig around and find their own diamonds?  Some are just laying on top of soil.--------tedEbear