Brilliant Diamond Earrings in Bellingham, Washington
Twinkle at Harry Ritchie's Jewelers
Love Story Diamonds make any occasion special!
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 Exquisite diamond earrings are on display at:
Harry Ritchie's Jewelers
Bellis Fair Mall Map Link
1 Bellis Fair Parkway #406
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 527-0156
www.harryritchies.com
 Amazing diamond earrings, diamond pendants and lots of other diverse diamond jewelry, including diamond rings for all occasions, unequivocably expresses that your love will last forever. Wedding jewelry is our specialty at Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers.
Diamond History
The diamond has a history as old and fascinating as any ever told. It’s steeped with mystery, myths, and fascinating facts. The name "diamond" comes from the Greek word for "unconquerable," and a diamond’s actual and symbolic strength was coveted by kings from India and China to Egypt and Rome.
In China, diamonds have been a popular stone for a very long time. The Chinese honored the diamond as an peerless stone cutting and engraving tool, and it was used by only the richest and noblest of men.
Historically, diamonds were bartered along two routes that ended in Europe. Starting from India, traders followed a land route that led to Constantinople. From there, they were shipped to Italian cities. The other route imported diamonds by water through the Saudi Peninsula and then to Europe from Egypt.
The French Dukes of Burgundy made wearing diamond jewelry popular in the second half of the 15th century. Before then, the diamond was generally used as a talisman -- more revered for its curative and strengthening powers than loved for its beauty.
The tradition of giving diamonds as tokens of love and commitment began at the end of the 15th century when Austrian Archduke Maximilian gave a diamond ring to his fiancé. They chose to place the ring on the fourth finger of the left hand because legend held that this finger provided a direct link between tokens of love and the heart.
Up until the 18th century, nearly all diamonds came from India. Then came discoveries of massive diamond deposits in Brazil and South Africa. Currently, most diamonds are mined in the following countries: South Africa, Zaire, the former USSR, Australia, Botswana, Angola, Namibia, Brazil, Ghana, and China. The major cutting centers of the diamond world are in Antwerp, Bombay, Tel Aviv, and New York.
There have always been many assorted uses for the diamond other than as decorative jewelry. People used to wear a diamond for its magical properties. They also gave them as gifts to transfer special powers to the ones they loved. The diamond’s spiritual and physical influences include the ability to improve its wearer’s charm and beauty. It was believed that wearing a diamond protected the wearer against disease, and that it strengthened the kidneys and reproductive organs.
The diamond’s strength and pure, transparent beauty has always represented the purest emotions, those of commitment and deep, lasting love.
Leading Jewelers Guild
Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers is a member of the Leading Jewelers Guild. By joining together with other independent jewelers across the country, we are able to buy beautiful diamond jewelry at lower prices. We still acquire top quality diamonds, just at a better price. We pass our savings along to you!
The Leading Jewelers Guild has created its own line of fine diamond jewelry called Love Story® Diamonds. There are five unique collections, each inspired by and created to honor the best-loved romantic legends of all time.
Come see us at your local Love Story Jewelers today!
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