by Dave Padgett | Aug 16, 2013 | Jewelry
Hello everybody. This is Dave Padgett with D&R House of Diamonds once again, and today I have the pleasure of introducing you to our new software design package that we’ve just installed. It gives us the great advantages of helping you design a beautiful...
by Dave Padgett | Aug 5, 2013 | Jewelry
I’m often asked why some one carat diamonds look larger or smaller than others. it’s important to understand that the term carat is descriptive of weight not necessarily of size. The term carat is derived from the Greek word Keration which literally means...
by Dave Padgett | Jul 5, 2013 | Jewelry
Roman and Greek History. The word diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas” which means unconquerable. This is why many Roman and Greek soldiers wore diamonds into battle believing they held special magical powers to protect them and give them strength. The ancient...
by Dave Padgett | Jul 4, 2013 | Jewelry
Have you ever wondered about when the first engagement ring was given? How did this wonderful tradition begin, why has it lasted generations, and what was the love story behind that very first diamond engagement ring? There are many stories of the idea of when wearing...
by Dave Padgett | Jun 21, 2013 | Jewelry
Well, you know, it’s interesting. I have a lot of people sometime ask me, “What should I do first when I’m looking for a diamond engagement ring?” I think the biggest thing most people do today is they hop on the Internet, they do a little...
by Dave Padgett | May 10, 2013 | Jewelry
There are many amazing facts that boggle the mind when you talk about the evolution of diamonds. One of the most incredible is a how Mother Nature can crystallize simple carbon into one of the world most treasured jewels. Imagine that little piece of coal being...
