Member Since July 30, 2008 , From Los Angeles , United States
About Deidre:

writer, curmudgeon, optimistic malcontent, studying appraisal and connoisseurship and working on a book on gemstones.


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Answered: How are diamonds made and where do they typically ...

Diamonds are usually formed deep under the earth created by tremendous heat and pressure applied to naturally occurring carbon. These octahedral crystals can be found in many places around the world ...

Answered: What is the best way to clean and look after ...

The site listed above is a good resources and has two major ways of cleaning a diamond 1)an ammonia solution and 2) warm soapy water. You can scrub it with a soft used toothbrush. An ultrasonic ...

Answered: I have my original diamond engagement ring and ...

Do you mean a crack in the setting or inside the stone itself? A crack in the setting can be easily repaired. A crack in the stone is trickier. If it is a chip it can be repolished or the stone can ...

Answered: What colour is topaz?

Most topaz is actually colorless, various impurities lend a variety of colors to natural topaz. The word topaz is most associated with the yellow-brown topaz which is the birthstone mentioned above ...

Answered: Is it a good idea to insure diamonds? has anyone ...

I think all jewelry should be insured as part of a homeowners or renters insurance policy at the very least. If you travel with your pieces a lot or have very expensive pieces additional coverage may ...

Answered: When did people start wearing earings and how did ...

Ear decorations have existed for thousands of years. References to earrings appear in the Bible and many burials of tribes around the world show earrings and other jewelry. Here's a great summary ...

Answered: Where did the tradition of a man proposing with a ...

Personally I think it came from De Beers and their pervasive marketing campaigns, it existed before but didn't really take off until the 20th century ad campaigns. The tradition of giving a woman a ...

Answered: How can i clean and look after my gold and silver ...

Hi Lydia: I'm old-fashioned and still think the best care for most jewelry is warm soapy water and a toothbrush or soft cloth. It depends on the piece but for some jewelry you can use an ultrasonic ...

Answered: Where can I sell my engagement ring in New York?

John's answer is excellent. If you are in New York City it makes sense to go to the diamond district. Another great place to visit is Circa. If you decide to sell online there are a couple of ...

Answered: Does an engagement ring always have to be diamond ...

An engagement ring definitely does not have to be a diamond. Many people use other stones. Even Princess Diana's engagement ring had a sapphire as a main stone. You can use any stone you like although ...

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