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Choosing The Right Diamond Studded Wedding Ring - Aura Jewels

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With the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown restrictions here, life had come to a halt for a while, but is slowly moving back on track. Although the way we live life today has significantly changed, but life moves on. And, amongst every other important work and responsibility that we perform in the midst of these tough times, one important occasion is a wedding.  Understanding the importance of marriage, the Government has permitted weddings to take place (although with some restrictions). With the new rules and regulations for weddings in place, we have to keep it simple with only the most important rituals taking place, not more than 50 guests invited, only vegetarian food served, etc. But, one thing that still stays important is the wedding ring. Exchanging wedding rings is still the most important ritual today, which proves the bonding between the two souls. And, whether it is your 50 guests who are present there, or those attending your wedding through a video call, o

How Are Diamonds Mined - Aura Jewels

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Your search for a diamond or a piece of diamond jewellery can end at a retail jewellery store, but have you ever wondered how that beautiful sparkly diamond ended there? The beautiful shining diamonds that you see are actually mined from within the earth! Can you imagine such an attractive gleaming diamond being mined from deep within the earth full of dirt and grime!? But, it’s true. Let’s show you how diamonds are mined from the earth and brought to your most loved stores. Diamond is actually carbon – a crystallized carbon. About one hundred miles under the ground, the excessive heat and pressure from the earth crystallizes carbon into rough diamonds. Then, a specific type of volcanic eruption brings a diamond-containing igneous rock closer to the earth’s surface. Diamonds are mined from such an igneous rock. There are three different types of mining processes that can be done to bring out the diamond. Alluvial diamond mining This kind of mining occurs in riverbed

What Makes A Diamond So Expensive - Aura Jewels

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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but they become a man’s foe if he has to buy it for the girl, because of the high price that they come at! Have you ever wondered what makes the diamond such an expensive stone? Is it only the beauty and sparkle, or does it have something to do with any other aspect of the stone? Let’s take a look. A diamond is a very rare stone Now, this statement would make you confused. You’d say that you can see diamonds everywhere, at every jewellery store so commonly, and on every girl’s neck or ears, then how can we believe that a diamond is rare!? Well, diamonds aren’t incredibly rare, but high quality genuine diamonds are actually very rare. Diamonds are so rare that only 30% of diamonds mined around the world are of gem-quality. So, when you’re looking for a high quality genuine diamond, you’ll find it at an expensive price. A diamond is durable The diamond is the tenth hardest stone on the list of stones, ensuring its strength and dur