Officials from India’s ruling party argued that using the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond in Camilla’s crown could bring back unhappy recollections of British colonialism. The controversial gem is set to feature in the Coronation of King Charles next year, with the Queen Consort set to wear the late Queen Mother’s crown at the ceremony. The incalculableContinue reading “Bringing Back Painful Memories Of Colonialism”
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Engagement Rings Are Set To Skyrocket In Price
The cost of engagement rings could be set to skyrocket as diamond prices have taken off since Russia swarmed Ukraine. Prices for High Street rings have already gone up by as much as ten per cent, but tailored pieces from top jewellers are set to rocket. It’s all because the war has disrupted exports ofContinue reading “Engagement Rings Are Set To Skyrocket In Price”
Thin Air Creates Diamonds
It may seem like a thing of fantasy, but a luxury jewellery startup has created diamonds that are made of thin air. Aether pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air to make its lab-grown gems, which are physically and chemically identical to those that are mined. It bills them as carbon-negative diamonds by claimingContinue reading “Thin Air Creates Diamonds”
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