The Rare Blue Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Exhibition in 2010

By Woro Swasti

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Diamond jewelry stones are always have high price due to their value. Some of them have extremely high value and of course, very expensive. Rare diamonds usually belong to this group of diamonds. One of the rarest blue diamond jewelry in the world is Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond.

Now the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond is on display until August 2010. It is exhibited in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. No one knows when the diamond will be seen in public again after this exhibition, so this is the right time to watch this adorable rare blue diamond.

The Wittelsbach Blue diamond was in December 2008 auction, when Laurence Graff, a diamond dealer, paid more than $25m for this famous diamond. Graff repolished the diamond, made a reduction to it’s carat weight, and thus making it internally flawless. Now the diamond’s weight slightly over 31 carats and renamed Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond.

The Wittelsbach diamond originally weighs 35.56 metric carats. The diamond has an unusual pattern with 82 facets. The diamond was discovered many centuries ago at the diamond mine in India, the same origin as the Hope Diamond. Many believe that the two blue diamonds was fashioned from the same piece of rough French Blue Diamond.

In 1664, Philip IV of Spain gave the Wittelsbach blue diamond to his 15-year-old daughter, the Infanta Margareta Teresa, upon her engagement to Emperor Leopold I of Austria. The earlier history of the Wittelsbach was lost during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39.

The beautiful diamond was last seen in public in Brussels at the 1958 World Exhibition. Six years later, the Wittelsbach was acquired by private collector until the auction in 2008.

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Blue Diamond Rings – How To Buy Blue Diamond Rings Online
Executive Summary about Blue Diamond Rings by Terrell D. James

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When buying blue diamond rings online it is wise to plan ahead for what you want and how much you is willing to spend.

Deciding how much you is willing to spend will help narrow your target. Blue diamond rings can start at prices as low as $125 and upwards to thousands of dollars.

Some online jewelry stores today allow two ways of paying, either a one time full payment or smaller monthly payments until you finish paying off the full price.

Unfortunately there are many thieves and scams on the internet these days, so it is important to guard yourself. You can always check their report, and view what BBB (Better Business Bureau) has to say about the company. You will be able to view any complaints, and whether or not those complaints have been resolved.

There are too many risks involved with buying something on an auction site. If you plan on buying non-expensive jewelry, then an auction site might be fine to buy from if you is willing to accept the risks, but not something as important as blue diamond rings.

This is something some people get confused about. A topaz is a gem replacement for diamonds, but is not a real diamond. You are not getting a blue diamond if buy you a topaz ring.

Blue Diamond Engagement Ring – The Rare Thing
Executive Summary about Blue Diamond Rings by Alice Sy

Diamonds are clear and sparkling stones but diamonds can also come in different colors. Diamonds signify wealth, style and elegance.

Blue diamond engagement rings are very unique and beautiful. That’s why these diamond engagement rings are very magnificent and impressing when used as a symbol of commitment and engagement.

There are several grand names given to the largest and most popular blue diamonds: Blue Empress, Heart of Eternity and Hope.

Blue diamonds are considered to be one of the rarest types of diamonds in the world. These natural diamonds are almost non-existent, that is why anyone who is offered with “natural blue diamonds” should always check the genuineness of such gems before purchasing.

To those who are interested in buying this special diamond engagement ring, you must know that the darker the color blue, it means that it has a better quality.

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