A classic song declares that 'diamonds are forever', but this is actually not strictly true. In fact, this type of rock can be extremely fragile, depending on its carat and quality. One member of the diamond family, however, stands out for its sturdiness and curiously it is the literal 'black' sheep.
That member is, of course, the 'carbonado', more commonly known as the black diamond, a rock that more engagement ring designers should take into consideration when looking for resilient materials for their wedding and engagement ring orders, due to its extreme resilience when compared with other members of the diamond family.
The reason why carbonados are so much more resistant than 'regular' diamonds is, of course, that they do not technically belong to the same geological group. Their internal constitution is almost entirely different from that of a standard diamond, being closer to that of a meteorite or igneous rock. Its polycrystalline structure, reinforced by nitrogen, makes it virtually impossible to break down, significantly improving its resistance.
In fact, the old adage that states that you can only break a diamond with another diamond is true for carbonados, even if it isn't strictly accurate for its 'regular' cousins. A standard diamond can be crushed by an abnormally strong grip, but to cut a black diamond you have to use another black diamond, which is a long-winded process. This might explain why only very few engagement ring designers opt for these stones for their pieces.
The uncommonly resistant nature of this type of stone may, of course, be connected to its origin, which many speculate to be intergalactic. Popular theories regarding the provenance of black diamonds include the idea that they may be pieces of a star turned supernova or are bits of meteorites that collided with Earth and shattered upon impact. This would explain not only their unique geological structure and composition, but also the fact that they can only be found in a couple of places around the world, namely certain spots in Brazil and Africa.
Whatever their origin, however, the fact remains that black diamonds are extremely resistant, lasting up to three billion years, and therefore constitute a great choice for an engagement ring stone. The fact that there aren't more engagement ring designers using them for their creations might be something to do with the difficulty in acquiring and cutting them, whereas their relatively modest levels of popularity may stem from their rarity, which also explains the high price they bring. At any rate, it is undeniable that carbonados really should be more popular among newlyweds and engagement ring designers alike.
Sabtu, 23 September 2017
Kamis, 07 September 2017
Wedding Rings and Some Unwelcome Advice That Always Comes Along
When it comes to wedding advice, it seems as though everyone wants to offer the newly married couple their thoughts on the matter. Not only is some of this advice not very helpful, but some of it can be downright horrible! When it comes to wedding rings and bells, let the happy couple be just that- happy! They do not need to be worrying about advice on their special day. They need to be focusing on the celebration at hand!
Probably the most common advice people tell a newly married couple is to never go to sleep angry. I am certain these people have nothing but great intentions, but what is the point of staying up late and continuing to debate the issue at hand? Sometimes people just need to cool off and sleep on it before further discussing the matter. Continuing the conversation could lead into more heated words, and maybe even wedding rings flying across the room!
People will also tell you to take your time and enjoy one another before you have kids. This is good advice for the young couple who gets married in their early twenties. If you are in your early thirties, this may not apply to you. Some women feel it is their mission in life to produce children, and the window of opportunity to have them gets smaller as you age. There is no reason not to at least start practicing as soon as those wedding rings are on your fingers! People also say that once you have children and your children leave the nest, you will have nothing to talk about, and will drift apart. This is not necessarily the truth. You spent many happy years together before the children were born and you will continue to spend happy years together after they are on their own.
People always love to tell you what kind of wedding you should have. Exchanging diamond wedding rings under the gorgeous sunset here or destination wedding there would just be perfect! Well, it is not their wedding. It is your wedding and you should exchange your diamond wedding rings wherever you darn well please! This is a special day where you get to call the shots. Taking your family members ideas and suggestions into consideration is one thing, but try not to let them control your entire day! This is your time to shine, so put on your game face and get ready for the ride of your life!
Probably the most common advice people tell a newly married couple is to never go to sleep angry. I am certain these people have nothing but great intentions, but what is the point of staying up late and continuing to debate the issue at hand? Sometimes people just need to cool off and sleep on it before further discussing the matter. Continuing the conversation could lead into more heated words, and maybe even wedding rings flying across the room!
People will also tell you to take your time and enjoy one another before you have kids. This is good advice for the young couple who gets married in their early twenties. If you are in your early thirties, this may not apply to you. Some women feel it is their mission in life to produce children, and the window of opportunity to have them gets smaller as you age. There is no reason not to at least start practicing as soon as those wedding rings are on your fingers! People also say that once you have children and your children leave the nest, you will have nothing to talk about, and will drift apart. This is not necessarily the truth. You spent many happy years together before the children were born and you will continue to spend happy years together after they are on their own.
People always love to tell you what kind of wedding you should have. Exchanging diamond wedding rings under the gorgeous sunset here or destination wedding there would just be perfect! Well, it is not their wedding. It is your wedding and you should exchange your diamond wedding rings wherever you darn well please! This is a special day where you get to call the shots. Taking your family members ideas and suggestions into consideration is one thing, but try not to let them control your entire day! This is your time to shine, so put on your game face and get ready for the ride of your life!
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