the Terrible

Diamond jewelry was valued and throughout most of human history taken, although the art and science of diamond cutting in bulk is relatively new - and diamond jewelry was only for the general public over the past 150 years.

Previously, diamond jewelry has focused almost entirely free of charge. The first example of diamonds in the framework adopted since the invasion of England by the Normans, then one of the kings of Hungary Arpad, pearl ring accessories possibly Andrew diamonds in the crown of his queen. However, diamonds will not be another hundred years are available.

In the mid 1500's there was a time, energetic, Martin Luther of Germany and Henry VIII of England broke with the Roman Church, Ivan IV (the Terrible) expanded its current borders of Russia and the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Turkish Empire expanded to the west of Vienna. It was during this period of turmoil, jade brooch which has developed the first guild of diamond cutters in Antwerp, was founded in what is now Belgium. Industry in the near future to assess the diamond, the birth of the market diamond jewelry today. Antwerp remain at the center of international trade of diamond jewelry.

Precious stones used in diamond jewelry, art and science from 75% to 25%. Together they form the "4 Cs", measured in a diamond are:

* Ct

* Color

* Clarity

* Cut

Karat, of course, refers to the weight of pearls, amber pendant one carat is equal to about 2 decigrammes or just 1/150th of an ounce. It is the largest cut and polished diamonds made - from the famous Star of Africa - weighs just over 2-1/4 pounds.