Journey of a Love-Story® Diamond
Your Love Story® Jeweler is a diamond expert! He travels direct to the diamond cutting capitals of the world to get first pick of the best diamonds...and only the world's best are selected to become Love Story® Diamonds. And, because we've cut out the middlemen, we can pass the savings on to you! Every Love Story® Diamond comes complete with our Lifetime Limited Warranty, which means we stand behind your purchase with a lifetime of protection and service! For a better diamond, a better value, and a better warranty, it's got to be a Love Story® Diamond!
Across 3.3 Billion Years and 4 Continents to a Woman's Hand
A
rough diamond so resembles a pebble that
most people would pass it by without a
glance. It is the skill of the craftsmen
that unlocks the fiery beauty that lies
within.
The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds
were splinters of stars fallen to the earth.
It was even said by some that they were the
tears of the gods. The truth is that the
exact origin of diamonds is still something
of a mystery, even to scientists and
geologists.
Even though the diamond is the hardest of
all gemstones, it is the simplest in
composition. It is common carbon, like the
graphite in a lead pencil, yet has a melting
point of approximately 4,000 degrees
centigrade, which is two and a half times
greater than the melting point of steel.
Billions of years ago, forces of heat and
pressure transformed the carbon into diamond
in a cauldron of boiling magma that lay deep
below the surface of the earth. The volcanic
mass in which this crystallization took
place then thrust upwards, and broke through
the earth’s surface to cool in kimberlite
pipes. It is in these pipes that most
diamonds are found today.
To recover the relatively small amount of
both gem quality and industrial diamonds is
not easy, even with the increasing
sophistication of today’s technology.
Approximately 250 tons of ore must be mined
and processed in order to produce a one
carat polished diamond of gem quality.
Diamond Cutting
The
knowledge required for the incredibly
demanding art of diamond cutting has often
been passed down over the centuries from
generation to generation. It is truly an art
for those involved simply cannot afford to
make mistakes. At risk is not just the
diamond itself, but anywhere from several
hours to several months of work required in
the cutting and polishing of each stone.
During this time consuming process, each
stone will lose 50%, on average, of its
original weight. The places where diamonds
are found and where these skilled craftsmen
may work sometimes lie thousands of miles
apart, for the diamond industry is truly
international. The most significant diamond
cutting centers are Antwerp, Belgium and Tel
Aviv, Israel. And by traveling directly to
the source, we can offer you significant
savings on the diamond of your dreams.
A Symbol of Everlasting Love
For millions around the world the fire,
the mystery and magic, the beauty and
romance shining out from a simple solitaire
says all that the heart feels but words
can’t express. However, it wasn’t until
1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria
gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy,
that the tradition of diamond engagement
rings was born. For a growing number of
young couples in the early years of
marriage, the custom of giving a diamond
Anniversary, Eternity or Alliance ring— the
band of diamonds that says “my love runs out
at the circles end”— is a unique symbol of
love’s reaffirmation.
The Classic Collection
The
Classic Collection is simple, elegant,
timeless diamond jewelry that every woman
deserves to own. It’s diamond jewelry that’s
correct with any outfit, and never goes out
of style. The wardrobe includes the diamond
engagement ring, diamond stud earrings,
diamond pendant, diamond tennis bracelet,
and diamond anniversary band. Whether it’s a
wedding, anniversary, birthday, graduation,
or holiday gift, it's the perfect time to
add to her Classic Collection wardrobe! Your
Love Story® Jeweler can show you Classic
Collection pieces in all price ranges.