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.

I wrote a guide you may be interested in reading: Oval Diamond and Canary Diamond

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.

Just thought you may be interested in reading this guide: Diamonds Earring and Diamond Mine

Blue Diamonds

By Woro Swasti

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The blue diamonds are very rare color diamonds. They have very high prices. Yet, blue diamonds jewelry today are getting popular and desirable.

Formerly, blue diamonds were found for the first time in India. Then, they also found in South Africa.

Some of the blue diamonds have property as natural semiconductors. This is one property of blue diamonds that makes them different from other diamonds. Most other diamonds are electrical insulators. The color and conductivity of blue diamonds came from the trace amounts of boron impurity in the diamond’s crystal structure.

Over the years, people developed technique to create blue diamond stone. Common diamond is treated with addition of boron, or irradiating, and followed by heat treatment. This treatment result in enhanced blue diamond with blue color nearly the same as the natural blue diamonds.

The most famous blue diamond is The Hope Diamond. It is the largest blue diamond in the world with 45.5 carat weight. This jewelry has a marvellous deep grayish-blue color. Some people used to believe that it was cursed.

Another blue diamond that very expensive is Wittelsbach Diamond. It is once belong to the King of Spain. This blue diamond is a 35.5 carat fancy deep blue diamond with antique oval stellar brilliant cut. Wittelsbach Diamond has a value of $24 million, sold at Christie’s auction in London on December 2008.

Blue diamonds have sparkle which is not exist in other stones. The other blue gemstone is sapphire, and it is not as sparkling as blue diamond. Also, blue diamonds are much harder than sapphires and more durable.

Today, blue diamonds jewelry are available in various setting. There are blue diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and many other jewelry. Having one of these precious blue diamonds jewelry will make you even more exclusively, as blue diamonds are very valuable jewelry indeed.

Please also check out my other guide on Diamond Set