http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/articles/DiamondQuestions http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/rss/DiamondQuestions.xml Diamond Questions from PrettyGreatAnswers.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ If your diamond is dull, check its clarity. If the clarity is 12, then you're at the bottom of the list of gem-quality diamonds. Diamonds with clarity below 12are not allowed to be sold as gems, but are considered "industrial diamonds" and areused to make tools. Thatmight be onereason why your diamo Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:15:19 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007Why-is-my-diamond-dull.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007Why-is-my-diamond-dull.htm At the extreme end of the diamond color spectrum is the world of fancy colored diamonds. They are the rarest and most-prized gems in the whole world. These gemstones come in a variety of colors. Fancy colored diamonds, like chameleon diamonds, change color depending on the temperature and light co Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:15:19 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007What-are-fancy-color-diamonds.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007What-are-fancy-color-diamonds.htm Yes, you can use household ammonia. Clean your diamond in a solution of water andammonia ina fifty/fifty mix. Soakthe diamond for about twenty minutes and thengently brush the surface to loosen grime and dirt. Also get into the small areas between the setting and the diamond. Then rinse it thoroughl Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:15:19 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007Can-I-use-household-ammonia-to-clean-my-diamond.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007Can-I-use-household-ammonia-to-clean-my-diamond.htm Diamond is the hardest substance in the world. Aside from its use in jewelry, it is also used for various types of cutting tools such as drill bits and saws. Diamond is alsoused to polish other hard substances, and as an abrasive. Did you know that the majority of diamonds are used for industrial Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:15:19 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007What-other-uses-are-there-for-diamonds.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007What-other-uses-are-there-for-diamonds.htm Insurance companies can become tricky when they are dealing withlost or stolen jewelry. They usually require an 'extra rider clause' on the homeowner's insurance policy for jewelry having a value of over $300. The rider should be purchased at the time you purchase your homeowner's policy. Document Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:15:19 -0700 http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007What-kinds-of-insurance-rates-should-I-expect-for-a-diamond.htm http://www.prettygreatanswers.com/launch/01-02-2007What-kinds-of-insurance-rates-should-I-expect-for-a-diamond.htm Everything here is © Pretty Great, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved.