As this ultra-rare diamond joins the Smithsonian’s gem collection, our writer heads to Washington, DC, to view it in person and ask curator Gabriela Farfan what makes the stone so special.
Facets of learning: Gabrielle Grazi, vice president of retail
strategy and partnerships at the Natural Diamond Council, lays out the basics of the group’s recently launched course.
Polishing up the past: When does it make sense to recut antique diamonds? New York-based jeweler Bernard Nacht & Co./Under the Crown created the proprietary Crown Jubilee cut for just that purpose. Ross Nacht, its director of sales and brand development, offers some insight.
A timeline of diamond developments throughout history, from their formation billions of years ago to the first engagement ring and the latest verification tech.
