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life in the facet lane
Well Seasoned
ho doesn’t want something What’s in a Name?
that no one else has? And Diamonds with slight inclusions are simply graded as to their
W if you’re an avid jewelry clarity. But this particular category of diamonds exhibits abundant
collector, chances are that mindset easily recognizable dark inclusions---these are called ‘pepper’.
extends to your jewelry wardrobe. After Lighter natural inclusions are nicknamed---you guessed it. Salt.
all, jewelry has evolved into a brilliant They offer a very original take on the more traditional colorless
personal expression for its wearer—one diamond. And as every collector knows who has added these to
that beautifully displays our own unique their jewelry wardrobe, each Salt & Pepper diamond is completely
taste and style. unique. You’ll never see that exact same pattern again. Ever.
Something New in Diamonds Small wonder that many young brides have chosen Salt &
Here’s a newer entry in the diamond Pepper diamonds for their engagement ring. After all, modern
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV department that you may want to brides want their bridal jewelry to reflect their individuality and be
consider. These spicy diamond varieties are called Salt & Pepper an expression of their edgy style.
diamonds or, more simply Pepper diamonds. Examination Room
How’d they do that? The only way to find out if these distinctive stones are right for
And this is the backstory of these lively modern stones. Salt & you is to see some up close and personal. You’ll enjoy examining
Pepper diamonds are a natural diamond variety. They are colorless more than one to fully appreciate the patterns appearing in these
stones but have interesting natural inclusions in them for a distinct stones. One may be calling your name. Are you that well-seasoned
appearance. Many colorless diamonds have natural inclusions, and jewelry collector?
that’s one of the identifying characteristics that gemologists use
in verifying their authenticity. Inclusions are other microscopic
minerals that were present during the crystal’s formative period.
"If I were you, I would state the facts as they were, without the pepper and salt."
~Abraham Lincoln
Contact Diana Jarrett Diana@DianaJarrett.com Read www.color-n-ice.com www.DianaJarrett.com
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