| Celebrating a Special Occasion with | | | | fearlessness and invincibility; the mere possession |
| JewelryJewelry and gems The Buying | | | | of a diamond would endow the wearer with |
| GuideDiamondsThe diamond has been one of the | | | | superior strength, bravery, and courage. It was |
| most coveted gems in history. Uncut diamond | | | | also believed that a diamond could drive away the |
| adorned the suits of armor of the great knights; | | | | devil and all spirits of the night. |
| cut diamonds have adorned the crowns of kings | | | | During the 1500s diamonds were looked upon as |
| and queens throughout the ages. Today the | | | | talismans that could enhance the love of a |
| diamond is internationally recognized as a symbol | | | | husband for his wife. In the Talmud a gem that, |
| of love and betrothal and is the recipient of | | | | from its description, was probably a diamond was |
| increasing interest as a source for investment.The | | | | worn by the high priest and served to prove |
| diamond has been credited with many magical | | | | innocence or guilt. If an accused person were |
| powers, superior strength, bravery and courage. | | | | guilty, the stone grew dim; if innocent, it shone |
| At one time it was considered the emblem of | | | | more brilliantly than ever. |