All that Glitters…is Diamond
All that Glitters…is Diamond
At present the consumers, irrespective of age and gender, are captivated by the glamor of diamonds. Previously diamonds were perceived to be only for the elite or the super rich. However, things have changed and today we have diamond jewelery collections in very affordable budgets. According to market surveys diamond rings, diamond earrings and diamond pendants happen to sell more. Nowadays most people choose diamond jewelery during weddings. When one is spending so much, as it is very common in our weddings, it is really a rational decision to opt for some nice diamond jewelery. In fact, under present financial circumstances, diamonds have a premium over other investment instruments, as investors feel they make safer investments.
The word Diamond is derived from the Greek word “Adamas” meaning unconquerable and indestructible. The meaning is a reflection of the unfading beauty of diamonds which has made diamonds so valued throughout human history. No wonder for the last 3000 to 4000 years diamonds have represented wealth, power, love, spirit and magical powers to both the classes as well as the masses.
According to available historical evidence diamonds were first recognized and mined in India (Golconda being one of them), where significant alluvial deposits of the stone could then be found along the rivers Penner, Krishna and Godavari. Diamonds have been known in India for at least 3000 years but most likely 6000 years.
In the ancient times Diamonds were fragments of stars or the teardrops of the Gods. And hence these were thought to be endowed with magical qualities. Therefore kings in those days wore into battle heavy leather breast plates studded with diamonds and other precious stones. In fact, till the 15th century only Kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Sometime during the middle ages it came to be believed that cupids’ arrows were tipped with diamonds with magical/paranormal powers. And afterwards even the Greeks propagated the notion that the fire in the diamond reflects the constant flame of love. However it was not until 1477 when Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the diamond engagement ring was introduced. Placing the ring on the third finger of the left hand, dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the Vena Amors, vein of love, runs directly from the heart to the tip of the third finger. So where should one go to buy diamond jewelery? Well, one can obviously buy from one’s nearest jewelery store or the other option is the internet and search for sites selling diamond jewelery. However one must be cautious and must buy only certified diamond jewelery which conform to national & international standards of cut, clarity and color.
The World Gemological Institute (WGI), founded in 1977, is a leading nonprofit gemological research center and diamond grading laboratory.
If you are an importer or a buyer based outside India and have a buying requirement for any form of diamond jewelery from India, you can always log on to site www.tradeindia.com. TradeIndia website has a comprehensive database of diamond jewelery exporters from India. You can search for exporters and manufacturers of any form of jewelery and can contact them directly with your buying requirement. An importer can also post his buy requirement and can respond to offers received. For over 15 years Tradeindia website has contributed to the global diamond industry by helping manufacturers, retailers and consumers better know their diamonds and diamond Jewelery requirements.
To assist you in finding all kinds of diamond Jewelery sellers, exporters and manufacturers from India I am giving you the link, http://www.tradeindia.com/Exporters_Suppliers/Exporters/Jewelry-Gemstones/Fine-Jewelry/Diamond-Jewelry/ Just click on the link and contact the listed companies. There are other company websites also that you can get in Google easily. But I’m impressed with the companies listed on the TradeIndia.com portal as here you can find many jewelery exporters at a single place. You don’t have to search through the Internet.
A word of caution though, while dealing through Internet, always cross-check the company credentials first before placing an order.
About the Author
Sunil Langeh is offering advice for quite some time. Having completed his Master’ s from reputed Indian University. He provide useful advice through his articles that have been found very useful. To find more details visit http://www.tradeindia.com/
All that Glitters…is Diamond by Sunil Langeh