“Ice” Predicted for the Holidays

 

The holidays conjure up frosty scenes of crisp, icy-white clean landscapes. But there’s another type of “ice” that’s seen more often around holiday time. The diamond engagement ring! Did you know that 1/3 of all engagements happen during the frostiest months, from Thanksgiving to Valentines Day? Not only do diamond engagement rings become more predominant during the holidays, but diamond fashion jewelry, a preferred gift by many women also heads to the top of many gift wish-lists. This is the “ice” that many women look forward to seeing!

A modern way of wearing diamonds

For guys looking to make the perfect purchase for the women on their gift-list there are a few things to consider. Today’s women don’t look upon diamond jewelry as “special occasion” pieces, but incorporate them into their everyday wardrobe as a fashion staple. Diamond stud earrings, line bracelets, right-hand rings and meaningful pendants compliment and complete a jewelry wardrobe or outfit. Today’s women are also more “diamond-savvy” than their mothers may have been, seeking to understand the origin of diamonds used in their jewelry. Some socially conscious women look to jewelers to provide ethical and socially responsible assurances for the diamonds they sell, while others look for methods of identification so that they will always be able to recognize their own diamond and detect any changes.

Knowing where your diamond comes from

Until recently, many believed that diamonds originated only in Africa, but over recent years other sources, such as Australia, have been brought to the forefront. More recently, in 1991, diamonds were discovered in the chilly, northern reaches of the North West Territories in Canada where the Diavik mine was established. This mine is known for producing nicely sized diamonds of good color and gem quality in an environment that adheres to the international standards of labor, health and safety, and environmental practice. Additionally, the mine has put into place a number of unique programs that provide assurances to today’s “diamond-savvy” buyer. Each certified gem is laser-etched with a unique number that indicates the date mined and each gem’s unique optical fingerprint is recorded in an international database so that each can be positively identified. This process gives court-accepted evidence proving ownership and providing peace-of-mind that a diamond can be positively identified. Another benefit is that many insurance companies will provide insurance discounts for gems with this feature.

To learn more about Diamonds With a Story and the Diavik mine in Canada, visit DiamondsWithaStory.com.

By Michael O’Connor – Sponsored Post
Photos Courtesy of The Diavik Diamond Mine

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