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Remember the days when diamond alternatives like cubic zirconia seemed so…blech? It simply seemed cheap next to the appeal of a real, dazzling diamond.

Enter moissanite

But things have changed since then. Even cubic zirconia has come along way. Then moissanite entered the market and everyone in the jewelry design world stopped to take notice. Nowhere before had a diamond alternative been so close to a naturally mined diamond, even exceeding it in areas such as fiery brilliance. This lab-grown diamond would also appeal to the eco-conscious fashionistas in Hollywood who were becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of diamond mining.

A holiday diamond alternative

This holiday, think beyond the old world diamond mindset. Show that you care with a diamond alternative that is a clear winner in today’s world. Be proud to say, “No, it’s not a diamond. It’s better. It’s moissannite.”

Couldn’t help but stop and say, “Wow!” after seeing this latest discovery in Botswana:

Lucara Diamond Corp. has recovered an ultra-rare 9.46 ct. Type II blue diamond at its Karowe mine in Botswana.

The diamond will be sold at the mine’s upcoming tender on Nov. 26.

William Lamb, Lucara’s president and CEO, tells JCK the company believes the stone will polish out to a fancy blue, with VVS1 or better clarity.

Source: JCK

Heirlooms have been passed through generations for generations. It’s a touching way to leave a part of your history to your loved one. But often people make assumptions as to what constitutes an heirloom. Or worse, an heirloom is considered special to one person and perhaps not another. And that can be awkward!

According to one TLC article:

First, figure out whether your children (or whomever you have in mind) will appreciate an heirloom as you’d hoped — or if they’ll simply accept it out of obligation. So ask. And be prepared for the answer. After all, you don’t want your heirloom to become a burden. Unless you’re the passive aggressive type, but that’s a different list altogether.

Estate 14kt white gold  pear shape diamond earring and pendant set.

One of our staff members loves this necklace. She feels like its her good luck charm. She also gave us a little information on the meaning of the symbol:

It’s actually “aum.” “Om” is the way it’s pronounced. “Om” can be used as a calming chant. In theory, it is the sound that was made when creation came into existence. It’s not like that sound was made per se; but the sound is supposed to contain all that is magical, undefinable and indescrible about the Universe we live in.

For me, the necklace gives me a sense of inner peace. It reminds me of the quiet center inside of me, which I can often forget about in these trying times.

The “Om” represents the four divine states of Brahman – metta (loving kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy), and upekkha (equanimity).