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How Design, Culture and Art Movements Inspired Natural Diamonds

From the exaggerated style of the Baroque era to the whiplash curves of art nouveau, diamond jewels’ malleable nature easily reflected the aesthetic of art movements.
By Vaishnavi Kambadur

A Brief History Of India In 10 Stunning Natural Diamonds

These rare and natural jewels have been at the vanguard of the changing tides of power in India as well as her predominance on a global stage
By Priyadarshini Chatterjee

The Dazzling History of Diamonds and Weapons

As symbols of power and indestructibility, iconic diamonds have a synergy with the weapons. Embedded in swords, daggers, guns,...
By Dr. Ursula Weekes

Chokers: The History, The Allure, The Style

Chokers have graced the necks of royals, represented strength during the French Revolution, and made red carpet history. We...
By Soumya Jain Agarwal

The Master of Light

With brushstrokes that seem light as a feather, Raja Ravi Varma captured the immutable, crystalline shimmer of diamonds in...
By Divya Mishra

Men & Ornament: The Sarpech

The Sarpech, or turban ornament, has an inherently royal quality to it - owing to its history, and the...
By Amrit Mohan

Diamond History: From Ancient Times to Modern Days

From formation to fine jewellery, natural diamonds have come a long way to become the heirloom you love today.
By Editorial Staff

The Briolette of India, a Diamond Known for Its Lustre and Legends Alike

From the hands of crusaders to the collections of connoisseurs, the Briolette Of India has had a storied life.
By Samira Sood

From Partial to Paris: The Epic Story Of The Regent Diamond

By Prasad Ramamurthy

“The Lulo Rose” is the Largest Pink Diamond Discovered in Over 300 Years

By Grant Mobley
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The Rock: The Largest White Diamond in History

By Grant Mobley

Books Inspired by Diamonds

By Sachin Garg

From Golconda To France: The billion-year-old legend of the Hope Diamond

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

It’s Raining Diamonds on Saturn

By Dr. Abhijeet Borkar

The Diamond Capital of the Ancient World – Golconda

By Richa Goyal Sikri
The Golconda Princie Diamond

From Golconda To Russia: The Legend of the Diamond with Two Names

By Raj Aditya Chaudhuri

Diamonds: The Rock of Gods

By Kavita Kane

A Brief History of Diamond Tiaras Off and On the Red Carpet

By Marion Fasel

Romantic and Historic: The Story of Princess Beatrice’s Diamond Wedding Tiara

By Marion Fasel
Lucy In the Sky-The Beatles continue to inspire culture across the arts & sciences.

Largest Diamond In The Universe

By Sreejita Biswas
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