Although the former diamond rings are preferred by many, untreated diamonds are a rarity and, therefore, have a higher price than their treatment alternatives. Not surprisingly, the value of a stone untreated continues to increase as the market for substitution treatment continues to grow. If you are lucky enough to possess or acquire a gem untreated, make sure you have a jeweller of confidence that will educate you on the stone’s history, value and other topics of interest.

From the beginning of the history of diamonds, only royalty were allowed to wear gemstones. In fact, the kings were allowed to possess various colors, while others were allowed to bring only the color assigned to their caste. Although unproven, the color is assigned would have been associated with things like invulnerability, lightning, magic, healing, protection and poisoning.

The Georgian, named for the procession of kings named George, was a period known as the main jewellery with new cuts gaining popularity and demand. Like most diamonds have been used exclusively at the beginning of the period, large stones have been replaced by a combination of small diamonds representing a cascade event.

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