http://1st-in-diamonds.com Your Questions About Diamonds Answered Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:14:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://1st-in-diamonds.com/what-characteristics-do-diamonds-havethat-can-be-seen-with-the-naked-eyeto-distinguish-it-from-crystals/ 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 http://1st-in-diamonds.com/how-porter%e2%80%99s-diamonds-of-national-advantage-influence-innovation-by-firms-in-a-nation/ 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? http://1st-in-diamonds.com/what-do-the-numbers-in-red-diamonds-on-trucks-liquid-tanks-mean-2/ 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 ... http://1st-in-diamonds.com/diamonds-7/ 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 ... http://1st-in-diamonds.com/is-it-ok-to-clean-diamonds-with-toothpaste/ 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. http://1st-in-diamonds.com/does-anyone-know-of-a-good-shop-in-the-us-to-buy-conflictblood-free-diamonds/ 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... http://1st-in-diamonds.com/how-can-i-tell-the-difference-between-rough-diamonds-and-other-gems/ pj h asked: I don,t thinkI have ever seen real diamonds in a silver setting, why is this? http://1st-in-diamonds.com/why-are-diamonds-never-set-in-silver/ 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? http://1st-in-diamonds.com/has-anyone-heard-about-the-park-of-diamonds/ bangert_tony asked: Ebay has many clarity enhanced diamonds at a lower price than other diamonds. Are clarity enhanced diamonds legitimate? http://1st-in-diamonds.com/i-want-to-buy-a-diamond-engagement-ring-any-advice-on-clarity-enhanced-diamonds/