You don't have to be a professional miner to find gems! According to the Daily Mail, Colorado resident Beth Gilbertson found an 8.66-carat diamond while digging around in Crater of Diamonds State Park, which she is calling the Illusion Diamond. It's the third largest diamond found in that park, and although there isn't an estimate of the gem's worth yet, the UK site says it "is certainly in the Read more

Although buying your engagement ring online can definitely get you a better price, you might be losing out in other ways. Renee Newman, author of the Diamond Ring Buying Guide and the Diamond Handbook, explains the downsides of buying your ring from an online website. Trying It On: You can’t try the ring on before you buy it to see if it's flattering and comfortable on you. Difficult Read more

Rachel Bilson recently used her fashion designing skills to help out the nonprofit Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF). Touched by a visit to Botswana and South Africa to learn more about the diamond mining industry, the actress designed this sweet Leather Bracelet ($100) to help purchase student housing for the CIDA City Campus in Johannesburg (Africa's first free university). This bracelet is a far Read more