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How to look after diamonds?

How to look after diamonds?

Ways to Clean your Diamond Diamonds have amazing sparkle and luster but unfortunately they love dirt just as much! The worst areas where dirt, lotion, oils and other hydrophobic materials...
— David van Niekerk
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Where Diamonds are Mined

Where Diamonds are Mined

Today I am writing a bit about 3 areas that I find dear to my heart namely Southern Africa, Australia and North America! Areas that I lived, love, have awesome...
— David van Niekerk
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Some points to take into account when buying diamonds

Some points to take into account when buying diamonds

Ok so every week I attempt to put something out that assist people in buying high end gems in an informed unbiased manner. One area I have seen many people...
— David van Niekerk
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