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If zircon had a résumé, it would be seriously impressive. This is a natural gemstone, mined straight from the earth. In fact, zircon crystals are among the oldest minerals on the planet – some dating back over four billion years. Let that sink in. Chemically known as zirconium silicate, zircon has a stunning visual quality….
That old rule? It’s outdated. Your budget should be based on what you’re comfortable spending, not some marketing formula. Set a realistic number and stick to it. Then make smart trade-offs. You can slightly compromise on colour or clarity – especially if the flaws aren’t visible to the naked eye. That way, you can focus…
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma may be denying engagement buzz, but her dazzling diamond ring was back to being the centre of attention after the T20 World Cup finals. Mahieka was seen playing the doting girlfriend as she joined Hardik to celebrate on the field. The beauty was seen proudly flaunting…
Gold began March on a strong note after the US and Israel carried out major strikes on Iran that killed Tehran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As geopolitical tensions continue to intensify and fears of economic instability gain ground, spot gold jumped 1.72% to $5,368.09 an ounce by 0010 GMT, reaching its highest level in…
Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil…
MUMBAI: Export of diamonds from India to the US has nearly halved after President Trump slapped a 50% tariff on the country, plunging the industry into a crisis, said Al Cook, CEO at De Beers Group, adding that there hasn’t been a large scale “relocation” of Indian industry to other countries, though, as stakeholders are…
Surya Charishma Tamiri (X Photo) VIJAYAWADA: It has a unique son-of-the-soil feel — daughter, actually. An unheralded teen, with no significant victories, made a lasting impression at the Senior Nationals held in the city with her stunning exploits. Nineteen-year-old Surya Charishma Tamiri received no formal training at the academies in India’s big badminton hubs in…
(Image via Getty: Jaxson Dart) New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has worn a necklace since his college Bowl days. On his way to the game, he saw a necklace on the table and asked his mother whose it was. She said it belonged to his sister. He liked it immediately and wore the…
Image source: The Fashiongton Post We are all used to seeing red, green, golden, or crimson-colored apples, but the black diamond apple is one that provides an exotic variant of this ordinary fruit. This rare apple is found in the high Mountains of Nyingchi in Tibet, where it belongs to the family of Huaniu apples….
Russia’s diamond miner ALROSA CEO-Chairman Pavel Maryinchev said diamond companies will need time to adjust to the US tariff hike but the long-term impact is unlikely to be severe, adding that India’s cutting and polishing sector should be able to “adapt and minimise the effect”.“According to GJEPC data, the amount of diamonds purchased by Indian…
