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Diamond lovers must tip their hats to India

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Love diamonds ? Then you must love India. Not only some of the finest jewels were found here but also it has many feathers in its cap vis-à-vis diamonds. The more you will know, the more you'll be bedazzled by India's association with diamonds.   Surat! Who does not know about this city of Gujarat. The whole world comes here for the polishing and cutting of their diamonds . From American states to European nations and Asian countries, this port has been fulfilling diamond refining needs of the world. For a very long time, diamantaires were operating from humble workshops here but with time, more modern facilities have come in. Besides Surat Diamond Bourse , the city also awaits a common facility centre and once it is operational, the whole business is expected to get a major fillip. With that, it would not be wrong to say that diamonds holds a lot for India in the future too.  But if you think that’s about it. Then you know too little about this great nation calle

4 easy ways to know if the diamond is real or fake

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Just imagine! You are walking down the lane and you stumble upon a tiny stone that appears to be a diamond . You never know. It must be your lucky day or for that matter, a life defining moment. But before you revel in your lucky find , you must be sure of its authenticity. How to tell that it is real or fake? Of course, when no one comes forward to claim it, you may wish to rush to your nearby jeweller's shop to verify but before that, how about trying your own detective skills!   Here are a few preliminary tests that you can perform on your own.  Read-Through effect If the stone is loose and not set into any jewel, just turn it upside down on a printed piece of paper. If you cannot read the text through the stone, it may be a real diamond. If the letters are visible, it is possibly not a diamond. This test works best with properly cut round brilliant stones. Fog Test or BreathTest Since diamonds are efficient heat conductors, as you breathe on a

Suhana Khan should consider a career in fashion over films?

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Kangana Ranaut has a point when she talks about nepotism. Even Saif Ali Khan has argued that well when he blamed media for it. Even before Suhana Khan has made it to films, the media has already touted her as the next big thing in Bollywood. On what ground? Just by the virtue of being Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter. She enjoys media coverage at par with Bollywood’s established stars. Her recent picture that is afloat in the internet has her cooking noodles. This has been covered by the country's biggest media houses. Now what's the big deal about her cooking a meal. Every kid of her age in this country does. Still star-struck audience that we are, it is one of the most viewed pictures of the day. Hence proved. Nepotism is a vicious process to which everyone is adding fodder - media covers it, fans read it and thus, the star kids capitalise on it.   Coming back to Suhana Khan. When it comes to fashion, we have to give it to her. Suhana has all the trapping of becoming

Here’s a look-alike of Paris Hilton’s engagement ring

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Paris Hilton has started 2018 on a high note - literally. She is now engaged to her boyfriend Chris Zylka. But she is not alone in this happy space. Cardi B, an American rapper, too is engaged. But that’s not the news. The news here is that both the stars are flaunting a similar diamond rings as their engagement ring. How is that possible? Why not! Two people can definitely have a similar choice and so do their respective fiances. Excitedly, both the brides-to-be flaunted their engagement rings on social media and a fan spotted the similarities. This was followed by a sweet exchange of pleasantries and good wishes between the two brides-to-be.  However, the matching jewellery aren’t exactly the same. Chris Zylka, 32, gave Paris a 20 carat ring that costs about USD 2 million, while Cardi’s is estimated as 11 carat one. But in the matters of heart, price is just a number! Good luck girls.   Author: Deepa Mishra Disclaimer: All images used in the blog have

Here's how you can be Salman Khan's blue-eyed girl

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Salman Khan not only holds sway over his fans but also calls the shot in the film industry. If you are in his good books, you are on a roll. Whether you know Hindi well or not, whether you can give expressions or not or even if dancing is not your cup of tea, you could be the top actress just by pleasing him. If not films, you would at least land in the Bigg Boss house. How? Just be nice to his family, especially the kids. The art of pleasing Khan is well mastered by Jacqueline Fernandez who was recently snapped showering love on Arpita Khan’s baby boy. Sonakshi Sinha and Katrina Kaif too are quite popular amongst the Khan kids that also includes pre-teen boys of Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan. Daisy Shah and Zarine Khan need to pull up their socks. They need to take lessons on how to butter up Khan. To begin with, they can present a special gift to the children on their birthdays. Something that the kids would always cherish. As we say, diamonds are forever, a designer

Mouni Roy gives you some diamond goals

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Love diamonds ? Then you’ll love Mouni Roy’s diamond rings too. They are not just about any stylish diamond rings. They are big bold statement pieces that cannot go unnoticed even when worn with some of the exceptionally designed dress. Did her beau Mohit Raina just proposed her? May be may be not. Well, that's another story for another time. But we can't help gushing over her lucky finds.    Firstly, the size. Small enough to remain understated and big enough to catch your eyes. In this evening look, the former Nagin actress has teamed up her precious rocks with a plunging-neck cold-shoulder gown. The shimmer of the fabric and the sparkle of the rings, together elevated the diva’s look. As if that was not enough, her smoky eyes and nude lipstick further slayed us with her glossy self. Wish to flaunt diamonds just like Mouni? Your wish has been granted. Now you can buy a stunning diamond ring from scintillating collections online. There are many reputed

Anushka’s Rs. 1 crore engagement ring

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It’s hard to overlook the sparkle of diamonds . Even when worn along with a glitzy bridal outfit, one cannot fail to notice that dazzling rock. So when Anushka dressed up in her bridal fineries that boasted of a stunning lehenga and scintillating jewellery , the flashy engagement ring could not be missed. It distinctly twinkled on her finger while she was busy performing the rituals of the wedding day. Especially during the jaimala ceremony, it shone like a star.   For the uninitiated, this magnificent piece is approximately worth Rs. 1 crore and was designed by a top-notch Australian jewellery designer. It is also worth a mention that Virat Kohli took over three months to finalise it. Check out: Soon after the ring ceremony, the couple officially announced about their big day through a tweet that read: “Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with