DIAMONDS aren’t just a girl’s best friend they’re attracting investors as well.
Not into diamond exploration companies, but into sparklers that have already been found diamonds you can buy in shops and now online from BHP.
Jewellers report that demand for diamonds is soaring at the expense of gold. (more…)

Diamonds have an allure that transcends all other stones. Their fire, brilliance and hardness make them the king of gems.
 These days, diamond jewellery shoppers are looking for larger diamonds, chandelier or hanging pendant-style jewellery settings and solitaires (single stones). And diamonds are no longer considered strictly for special occasions; it is quite the norm to wear discreet diamond jewellery to the office. “Even clerical staff have diamond rings,” said one retailer. (more…)