Diamonds
The story of diamonds come alive in a series of articles—from their formation to cuts and shapes, to modern-day diamond mining.
Brilliant Earth - Favorite Diamond Resource of the Year! 
Jewelry Collecting salutes Brilliant Earth! Brilliant Earth dedicates 5% of its profits to directly benefit local African communities who have been harmed by the diamond trade. Brilliant Earth is our favorite diamond resource of the year! Conflict Diamonds - Facts
Conflict diamonds represent only 1% of the world's diamond trade due largely to the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). Here is an overview and the role of government in stopping the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict Diamonds - The Role of Industry and Retailers
Industry and diamond retailers have a responsibility to ensure the diamonds and diamond jewelry they sell are certified to be from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations Resolutions. Diamonds - Beauty Lies in the Cut - Types of Cuts 
As part of our Diamond series, this article is about how a diamond´s cut makes all the difference in the world. From the Brilliant Cut to the Step Cut, to the Oval Cut, and the Emerald Cut, the way a diamond is cut contributes to its beauty and brilliance. Diamonds – Beauty Lies in the Cut – The Process
As part of our Diamond series, this article examines the complex process required to cut rough diamonds to make them into the beautiful diamond jewelry we love to collect. For more about jewelry visit Fashion Jewelry at Bella Online
Bella Online´s Fashion Jewelry Editor and Jewelry Making Editor, Chris Franchetti, is a jewelry artisan/designer, collector, and writer in Seattle, Washington. Her Fashion Jewelry site is brimful of information about jewelry, jewelry buying tips, interviews, reviews, and great jewelry resources. How to Buy a Diamond - Clarity and Carat
As part of our diamond series of articles, learn about how a diamond´s clarity (lack of inclusions and impurities) and its carat (weight) establish its value. How to Buy a Diamond - Cut and Color
In this article in my ongoing series about diamonds, I explore how cut and color influence the value of a diamond. Original Diamonds [offsite link]
A fantastic website featuring very high quality diamonds and a wealth of information about diamonds. The Formation of Diamonds
This is the first in our series of articles in The Story of Diamonds. It explores how diamonds are formed billions of years ago. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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