Exo-planets orbiting carbon-rich stars may be made of DIAMONDS

Exo-planets orbiting carbon-rich stars may be made of DIAMONDS due to extreme heat and pressure on these distant worlds Exoplanets circling carbon-rich stars could be mainly diamond and silica, scientists say They subjected silicon carbide and water to extreme heat and pressure The sample turned into diamond, confirming their theory Because they lack geological activity, … Read more

Battery encased in diamonds is powered by nuclear waste that could last for THOUSANDS of years

Imagine a cellphone that never needs to be recharged or a car battery that lasted long enough for your grandchildren to use it. The claims come from a California-based startup that says it’s cleared significant hurdles in its goal to develop a a battery that could last up to 28,000 years without ever needing a … Read more

Diamonds don’t interest me – I’m High Street and I’m staying that way!

Jane Fallon’s new novel Queen Bee features a nice woman with unruly hair who likes to dress in denim and trainers. Right now I am looking at Jane who is a nice woman with unruly hair pinned into a straining top knot, who happens to be wearing denim and trainers and I am thinking to … Read more

Diamonds can be an investor’s best friend (but handle with care)

Diamonds have enjoyed a boom in sales during lockdown with some wealthy investors seeking to lift their spirits with a sparkling new precious stone. Recently, a multi-coloured ‘Tutti Frutti’ diamond bracelet made by Cartier in 1930 sold for £1.1million at an online Sotheby’s auction. It comfortably beat the £650,000 estimate despite the New York auction … Read more

Cara Delevingne models rubies and diamonds for Dior

Cara Delevingne pulls face and models rubies and diamonds for stunning new Dior Joaillerie jewellery campaign By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 14:25 BST, 17 June 2020 | Updated: 22:41 BST, 17 June 2020 She was named as the face of Dior Joaillerie back in October. And Cara Delevingne stars in a stunning new campaign … Read more

Jordyn Woods tries on Cartier diamonds as she remains in Abu Dhabi

Kylie Jenner’s ex-BFF Jordyn Woods SHOPS at Cartier in Abu Dhabi as she waits for a flight back to the United States amid global COVID-19 panic By Annita Katee For Dailymail.com Published: 21:15 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 21:15 GMT, 16 March 2020 She is stuck in Abu Dhabi and unable to get a … Read more

Scientists find way to make tiny DIAMONDS quickly with surprisingly little heat and no catalyst

Scientists have developed a way to make tiny diamonds quickly and easily with surprisingly little heat and no catalyst. The technique involves extracting special cage-like molecules from petroleum and natural gas and then heating them with a laser under intense pressures.  The applications of the diamonds created may be limited, however, as the technique is … Read more