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The Black Diamond

The black diamond was once considered worthless and flawed but today, it is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after gems because of its unique and exquisite quality. However, not all gems are equal. That is why; interested buyers have to study more on its characteristics before finally making a purchase.What is a Black Diamond?

Compared with some most coloured diamonds that characterize their dazzling hues because of chemical

impurities that grow right within its crystal lattice, a black diamond provides smoky colourations from its mineral inclusions. These minerals are usually sulphide compounds, hematite, and magnetite. Higher concentrations of these inclusions generally cloud the stone, thus turning it into a rich or black colour.

Since this tinting is typically caused by the inclusions instead of some impurities, a black diamond is usually opaque, although semi-transparent and translucent specimens are considered as extremely valuable. A natural black diamond has been located in Australia, Venezuela, Africa and Brazil, and more of these are believed to have been shaped by meteor impacts.

Carbonados are a specific type of a black diamond that holds very little value in the whole of the jewelry industry. They are commonly large but are very much porous, unlike the crystalline structure of diamonds used in jewelry. Although less valuable, carbonados are used as abrasives to cut and shape other diamonds. Additionally, they are more common than those gem-quality stones.

Synthetic Black Diamond

Since a black diamond is starting to gain its popularity, different treatments have been developed just to meet the growing demand. It may be synthetically grown in a laboratory, while inferior diamonds may be irradiated to attain a smoky black coloration.

Also, annealing, or commonly called heat treatment, can also be used on low-quality gems. Stones are generally exposed at higher temperature until a graphite residue appears in the crystal, providing it with a gray or a black tint. Another method to create a gray or black diamond is injecting carbon dioxide into plasma. This will result into crystals that normally have a black hue.

When you buy a black diamond, always make it a point to carefully investigate whether that stone is synthetically enhanced or not. If it is treated, the stone normally requires a special care to refrain from damaging the treatment.

A black diamond is very luxurious and rare. If you wish to be unique with your pieces of jewelry, try considering it to exude a powerful and a dramatic statement.

by : Diamond Life Yes

Motorola Razr2 V8 Luxury Diamond Edition

Motorola Razr2 V8 Luxury Diamond Edition

Just-in-case you are still hooked on to the net with an urge to splurge doing last moment Christmas shopping then we have saved the best for the last. Bling King, Alexander Amosu could not resist giving the superrich a Christmas present to end 2007 and have created a RAZR2 V8 Luxury Diamond Edition phone. And, this time they have made it very exclusive by making only 5 diamond handsets. The phones boast 412 diamonds with 5.9 carats colour F VS. The phones also come with international Concierge service. Alexander Amosu the founder of Amosu Luxury Phones say “we have already sold half of the 5 pre-orders already, its so exclusive that we believe the value of the phone will go up within weeks of us selling out.” No word on the price can be had, but then if you need it, you simply can’t afford it!!

RAZR2 V8 Diamond Phone Picture Gallery

  source by Bornrich

World’s Most Luxurious Mobile Phone

World’s most expensive mobile phone reaches Russia…..this is it………..

Limited to just 3 units worldwide, the GoldVish Le Million phone is claimed to be the world’s most expensive cellphone, priced at a hefty one million Euros. Now, Euroset, one of largest mobile handset retailers in Russia, has imported this masterpiece to the country. So, Russian millionaires will get a chance to own this GoldVish Piece Unique handset, which has already found a place in the Guinness Book of Records. GoldVish Switzerland handsets are made of 18 carat gold (pink, yellow and white) and adorned with diamonds of highest quality WS1 cost from 22,000 to 127,000 Euros. Euroset has plans to open GoldVish boutique in Moscow next year. For now, they are offering Goldvish handsets in three shops in Moscow.

The Mini Virtual Tongue

Kissing has to be one of the most pleasurable experience in life. OK, I know I’m saying that as a girl, and that I like the whole swooning in each others arms/deep gazing in eyes/ flowers and foreplay, while most men are probably happy just to get down to it, but for me it’s always been a special thing. As sex toys go they tend to neglect this special area, figuring (and not illogically) that if you’re going to invest in some *personal massagers* you may as well go for the ones that’ll stimulate you big time.

However with the mini tongue you get the best of both worlds, all the lip locking action you could desire, coupled with the intense ‘lapping action’ of the tongue. It’s made from super soft silicone and has three different speeds. Get ready for a tongue-tastic time!

Motorola Z8 by Ferrari

There’s almost nothing Ferrari hasn’t pimped with black and testarossa red in the last couple of years, from Segways to laptops. In fact, I feel it is only a matter of time before all cars are painted Ferrari colours (yes, even ancient 2CVs, boxy Volvos and those horrible hearse-like Chrysler PT Cruisers). But until the day that my Yaris is given an inappropriate paint job, there’s always the option to carry around a Ferrari-painted phone.

The Motorola Z8 is very much a movie phone, with The Bourne Identity bundled with it, and it seems random at best that it should now be given the colours and famous prancing logo. But there are also a couple of Ferrari videos, a clutch of branded wallpapers and ringtones and pre-registration to the official Ferrari site. So… I guess it all makes sense now? No word on the price, but it’ll be available from Ferrari and Moto retailers early next year

World’s Most Venomous Snake

What is the most venomous snake in the world?

If you’re looking for venomous snakes then Australia is the place you want to be, the top five most venomous snakes call Australia home.

Topping the chart as the world’s most venomous snake is a snake that goes by three names; the Fierce Snake, Small Scaled Snake, or Inland Taipan.

A single bite from the Fierce Snake produces enough venom to kill a 1/4 million mice or 100 people.

The Fierce Snake averages about 6 – 7 feet in length but luckily for Australians it lives in isolated areas and is non-aggressive, in fact, there has never been a documented case of death from the bite of a Fierce Snake, as antivenom is  readily available.

The Fierce Snake

World’s Most Poisonous Mammal

What is the most poisonous mammal in the world?

Bet you didn’t even know there were poisonous mammals, but there are.

And when it comes to mixed up mammals there is none more mixed up than the egg-laying platypus of Australia, so it’s only fitting that it should also be the world’s most poisonous mammal.

The male Platypus has hollow spurs on it’s ankles that produce venom and although being pricked by a Platypus can be excruciating painful, it is not lethal for humans but is potent enough to kill a small dog.

The Platypus

World’s Most Dangerous Animal

What is the most dangerous animal in the world?

Although there are many discrepancies as to th top 10 most dangerous animals, the number one spot unanimously goes to the mosquito.

The mosquito accounts for 2 – 3 million deaths per year, more than all all the other dangerous animals put together.

It can be found pretty much anywhere people can be found and spreads a multitude of sicknesses such as  West Nile virus.

In our opinion mosquitoes suck.

The Pesky Mosquito

World’s Most Beautiful Woman

Who is the most beautiful woman in the world?

As beauty is in the eyes of the beholder the title for the world’s most beautiful woman is quite subjective, but frankly, if you have a significant other of the female persuasion and you don’t nominate her….

Through thousands of polls and websites the one name that kept popping up as the most beautiful woman in the world is Aishwarya Rai.

Aishwarya Bachchan Rai was born November 1, 1973 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India and is currently an award-winning Indian actress.

She also won the Miss World title in 1994.

Unfortunatlly for all you single people, Aishwarya married Abhishek Bachchan on April 20, 2007.

Aishwarya Bachchan Rai