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In Cape Province on the desert coast just south of the mouth of the Orange River, terrace deposits containing high-quality stones were discovered in 1927. Later similar deposits were found along the coast north of the Orange River in southwest Africa extending 50 to 60 miles up the coast. Elsewhere in Africa alluvial diamonds were found in French Angola, Ghana, French Equatorial Africa, and Sierra Leone. The discovery ...The Origin and Use of Diamonds

Down through the centuries, clocks have long symbolized status but the history of the wristwatch, as we know it, is rather short. Watches and clocks were first made in Switzerland in the 1500s and since that time, the Swiss have led the way in clock and watch development.  For centuries, the practical alternative for portable time-telling was a pocket watch. Later, both men and women wore pendant clocks, which were ...History of Wristwatches: A period in time

Which element of a wedding ceremony is the most meaningful? Is it the bride’s gown? Is it the wedding cake? Is it he pictures? While all of the objects are important, the rule "out of sight, out of mind" applies. Wives occasionally retrieve their dresses from the attic; while husband and wives flip through pictures, to relive their wedding day. Unfortunately, the original splendor of the wedding cake only ...Wedding Rings ? Make History by Choosing the Perfect One

Non conflict diamonds are those that come from parts of the world where the diamond mining industry is regulated by the government. These diamonds are used to further the economic development of countries in Africa. The government regulates the conditions under which people work in the mines and does not use the money from the sales to pay for wars or any actions that cause bloodshed. The name of these diamonds comes ...How to Tell if You Have a Valuable Non Conflict Diamond