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The Largest Pear Cut Diamond, the 231ct. Wynn Diamond – What's the Mystery?

rharris — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:43 +0000

In 2002 a spectacular 581ct. Rough diamond was found in the Amazon River in Brazil. It took more than 2 years for the greatest diamond cutters in Antwerp to orientate then polish the diamond, creating this magnificent 230.17ct. pear shaped diamond, the largest pear cut in the world. In 2007 it was purchased by Steve Winn and mounted in a ridiculously amazing Cartier

Diamond Buying Tips – Get the Most for Your Money

rharris — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:00:08 +0000

You buy diamonds or diamond jewelry either for yourself or for your loved ones and usually your decision of buying a diamond is based on some emotions. Buying a diamond or diamond jewelry is certainly an expensive purchase and it's advisable to get some knowledge about diamonds and their characteristics.

The Most Famous Diamonds in History

rharris — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:45 +0000

Diamonds are always appreciated for their beauty and rarity and considered as a symbol of wealth and power. The largest and most rare stones have been noted throughout history. These are of some of the World’s Most Famous Diamonds of all time…

From the Earth to Your Hand, the Journey of a Diamond

rharris — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:00:08 +0000

Everyone knows that diamonds are among the most precious items on earth. But not everyone realizes the journey from a rough stone to a beautiful faceted gem is very long and difficult. A diamond’s story begins deep in the earth – 100 to 200 miles below the surface. Basically diamonds have two main uses: [...]

Diamonds a Source of Love & Fascination … The History of

rharris — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:00:25 +0000

The diamond is the hardest known substance in the world. They've been a source of fascination for centuries. Kings and Queens have prized them, wars have been fought over them. Today, Diamonds have become ‘The Symbol of Love’ through out the world.

2011 Amazing Diamond Race [VIDEO]

April Barnard — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:52:06 +0000

Everyone here at Townsquare-Texarkana, would like to thank all contestants for making the Amazing Diamond Race a huge success! What do you think we can do to make this event better next year?

Congratulations to Judy Glass and Brandie Aaron

April Barnard — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:39:18 +0000

Townsquare-Texarkana and Parks Jewelers would like to congratulate Judy Glass and her daughter Brandie Aaron for winning the Platinum Tacori setting with 1 ct, round, ideal-cut Lazare Kaplan Diamond ring that appraised for $20,000. The Amazing Diamond Race was a huge success with 10 teams participating. Everyone here at Townsquare-Texarkana would like to thank you [...]