At Diamonds and Gemstones we offer you a selection of well priced Loose Diamonds and Gemstones as well as Fine Jewelry and unique pieces of Estate Jewelry.

Diamonds

The supreme beauty of Diamonds their priceless rarity, purity and durability makes them the perfect symbol of a man’s love for his partner and have been used for centuries as an expression of love and marriage, Diamonds are the ultimate gift

Sapphires

Sapphires derived their name from the Latin word “Sapphirus”, meaning “Blue”, and are often referred to as the “Gem of the Heavens” or the “Celestial” gem as their colors mirror the sky at different the times of day. Legend has it that the first person to wear Sapphire was Prometheus, the rival of Zeus, who took the gemstone from Cacaus, where he also stole fire from heaven for man. The Ancient Greeks adorned themselves with Sapphires when consulting the oracles at the temple of the Greek god Apollo in Delphi. The Ancient Persians believed Sapphires were a chip from the pedestal that supported the Earth, and that its reflections gave the sky its colors. The word Sapphire, stated without a prefix, implies Blue Sapphires only. Sapphires of all other colors are assigned a color prefix or are collectively termed “Fancy Sapphires”.

Ruby

The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means "red." The most expensive ruby color is a deep, pure, vivid red. Rubies were worn in medieval Europe to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love. Mined in exotic locales around the world – including Myanmar, Madagascar, East Africa, and Sri Lanka – the ruby is the undisputed king of red gems. Ruby offers a distinctive range of red hues that vary from light (pinkish) to dark, velvety reds, and hits a brighter red in between. And, ruby is very hard – second only to diamond in hardness (resistance to scratching)

Emerald

Egypt was the major source for Emeralds until the 16th Century, then the Spanish heard of the Emerald mines in South America. The Incas gave offerings of Emeralds to their gods, and tried to keep the mines a secret from the Spanish invaders. However, the Spanish did locate these mines and ship these rare and beautiful gemstones back to Europe. Today it is still one of the most desired of the green gemstones in the world, and flawless Emeralds can sometimes commend higher prices than flawless diamonds.

Tourmaline

Boasting a colourful and romantic history, Tourmaline is October’s birthstone and is a suggested Zodiac gemstone of Librans. While it may not be the world’s most famous gemstone, Tourmaline rivals all but the most unique gems as it is found in an incredible array of gorgeous colors. This has resulted in the nickname "The Chameleon Gem", doubly appropriate when you consider that one major source of Tourmaline is Madagascar, home to more than half of the world’s Chameleon species! The name Tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese word “Turmali” meaning “Mixed”, due to its ability to appear in over 100 hues, resulting in a historical tendency for it to be confused and then mixed with other gem varieties. Coming in a palette of over 100 different colors, Tourmaline, with the exception of quartz-based gems, is the most diverse gem type in the world. Although Tourmaline is not as glamorous as its counterparts ruby, sapphire and emerald, in reality the beauty of Tourmaline in all its shades and nuances is every bit as precious.

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