The word, “diamond,” comes from the Greek and literally means “unbreakable,” an appropriate name for the hardest naturally occurring substance in the world. They were probably first mined in India anywhere from 3,000 to 6,000 years ago. Today, they are mined all over the world: from Russia, South Africa, to North America and Australia. Improved technology and shaping methods have meant that diamonds are more valued than ever before; for wedding rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets to suit every occasion.

World Famous Diamonds

* The Great Star of Africa is the largest cut diamond in the world at 530.2 carats. Is set into the Royal Scepter and part of the British Crown Jewels. The Star Africa Diamond weighs 106 grams.
* The Koh-I-Noor (“Mountain of Light”), at 105.6 carats, has a long and interesting history, steeped in legend. First mentioned in writing in 1304, it has passed from the hands of Mughal and Persian rulers to Queen Victoria during the Indian colonial era, and is now also part of the British Crown Jewels.
* The Excelsior was the second largest diamond to have been discovered at 970 carats befor being cut into 10 diamonds.
* The Regent is relatively small in comparison to other famous diamonds, weighing 140.50 carats, but is distinguished by its perfect cut and clarity.

Diamonds challenged status in many cultures when it comes to prestige, glamour, beauty and quality. They are seen as a long-term investment in some countries, but everywhere, their startling beauty expresses a distinctive sophistication. Only 20 per cent of diamonds are used for jewellery. The remaining 80 per cent are used for industrial purposes. Diamonds come in five natural colours: white, yellow, blue, pink and champagne, with white diamonds being the most common and often the most sought-after. The clearer the white diamond, the more valuable it is. Yellow diamonds range from pale yellow to a deep rich yellow. Blue diamonds are also popular, ranging from a pale sky blue to indigo. Champagne diamonds range from a light, almost bronze shade to deep gold. Pink diamond rings can be 10 to 100 times the price of white diamond rings though jewellery made with other coloured diamonds are generally less expensive than white diamonds.

Heinrichs Jewellery is Saskatoon’s premier dealer in high quality Canadian Diamonds.

Canadian Diamonds are as prestine and pure as the Arctic from which they come.

Canadian Diamonds have been celebrated for being among the world’s highest in quality.

When you purchase your Canadian Diamond you can take comfort in the fact that they well exceed the diamond industry’s social and environmental standards.

“Heinrichs does not charge a premium for Canadian Diamonds. I personally travel to the Canadian diamond cutters and inspect every Canadian diamond purchased. Not only does this assure Heinrichs a strict standard of quality, but it also cuts out the diamond broker which saves you money.”

Heinrichs has just been approved to carry Internally Flawless Canadian diamonds. These are some of the rarest and most beautiful diamonds in the world.

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