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Cape Town Diamond Museum Blog

Oil painting showing the Archduke Maximilian of Austria, who proposed to Mary of Burgundy with a Diamond Ring in 1477. Image courtesy of Cape the Town Diamond Museum.

Why Are Engagement Rings Made with Diamonds?

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October 10, 2021
Why are Diamonds Given on Valentine’s Day | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Why are Diamonds Given on Valentine’s Day?

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February 24, 2020
Diamond engagement-ring proposal surprise | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Engagement Rings Through the Decades

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January 23, 2020
The Desert Rose Ring

The Desert Rose Ring on Display

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November 22, 2019
Merry Christmas from Shimansky | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Why a Diamond is the Best Christmas Gift

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November 21, 2019
Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Top 10 Things To Do In Cape Town

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November 14, 2019
process of cutting and polishing a diamond

The History of Diamond Cutting

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October 22, 2019
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Top 10 Facts about Black Diamonds

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October 14, 2019
Black gemstones and raw, uncut crystals.

Everything You Need to Know About Black Diamonds

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October 7, 2019
fancy-coloured diamonds | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The World’s Most Expensive Coloured Diamonds

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September 13, 2019
Hope Diamond | Cape Town Diamond Museum

White/Colourless Diamonds vs Fancy Colour Diamonds

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September 2, 2019
globe outline with headphones made in diamonds and sparkle, for singers who sing about diamonds | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Diamond Song Lyrics by Female Pop Stars

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August 12, 2019
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