News from All Diamond

The game of chess is believed to have been invented in India around the 6th century AD. Since that time, the game has undoubtedly undergone some changes to become the modern version played by millions around the world. Not surprisingly, big-budget chess players have their pick of a variety of beautifully-designed boards and pieces. The record for the most expensive chess set in the world is held by the Jewel Royale set, where each piece is hand-crafted from gold, platinum, and of course, diamonds. It also features rubies, sapphires, and black pearls. Each piece, except for the horses (knights), features a gem-studded spiral in the middle. This ultra-luxury chess set costs $9.8 million.

Some jewelers, such as Charles Tiffany, are famous for their ongoing legacy. Others, such as Harry Winston, are known for their combination of knowledge, design, and business skills. Peter Carl Fabergé is different. Although a great jewelry designer and jewelry maker, he is mainly known for a single line of only a few items – the Fabergé eggs. 

 When going in the water you better thing twice about your diamonds, want to know why?

While most people wouldn't think twice about wearing their jewelry in the pool, the harsh chlorine and bromine in most swimming pools can damage diamonds, as well as metals and other jewels. Also, if a diamond were to be lost in the pool, it could be very difficult to find. In the ocean, the wave action is more than enough to pull a piece of jewelry from your body, never to be found again. Contact with sand can also scratch the metal, and greatly increases the risk of the stones getting dislodged.