1st in Diamonds

anodi_usa asked:


What differentiates a diamond from say a cubic serconia…e.g. is there a ‘test’ you can do to determine if it is a diamond.

abady245 asked:


How Porter’s ‘Diamonds of national advantage’ influence innovation by firms in a nation. Discuss the implications of this analysis for policy making by national governments in the Middle East

Arpeggi asked:


I know that the numbers (usually 3-4 digits) enclosed in a red diamond on the back and sides of truck tanks indicate exactly what liquid is inside. Does anybody know where I can find a listing of these numbers and what they stand for?

maui asked:


question, what are some good websites for diamond enhancers/eternity bands, etc, i have a emerald cut engagement ring, (solitaire) and i need a wedding band to go with it, but i want for it to have a tcw of close to 1 carat, so i’ve been looking but don’t seem to come up with something that i like, can someone help me? thanks

Twizz1234 asked:


The other day, I cleaned my diamond (the stone part only) with a tiny dab of toothpaste, very gently with a toothbrush. It worked extremely well. However, I have seen about 15% of the websites over the internet saying that toothpaste should not be used since it is too abrasive.

A) Isnt a diamond one of the hardest substances found in nature? If so, then how can toothpaste scratch it? The average person brushes their teeth (2 times a day x 365 days a year x 60 years =) 43,800 times with toothpaste! If it was so abrasive, would we even have teeth left after that much brushing?

B) Someone said toothpaste works by leaving a film over your teeth to protect it. I find that really weird. I usually brush my tongue every morning and I have never noticed any film accumulating on it. Does anyone think that it is true?

Thanks for your help.

Alyssa M asked:


If you wonder what I’m talking about see amnestyusa.org/diamonds. It’s pretty scary how much control companies have and how many diamonds fund terrorist groups so they can keep the supply down and the cost up.

J asked:


I have done the “scratch test” and other tests but still have a huge ammount of stones which I have “deemed” to be diamond, but theres still that feeling it could be sapphires or yellow garnets…

pj h asked:


I don,t thinkI have ever seen real diamonds in a silver setting, why is this?

marigold asked:


Theres a park somewhere in the US that people go to and dig for diamonds. One guy found a 12 karat diamond and named it after his wife. Where is this park? And if you’ve gone what was your experience?
Will my teen daughters like the experience?

bangert_tony asked:


Ebay has many clarity enhanced diamonds at a lower price than other diamonds. Are clarity enhanced diamonds legitimate?