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Cape Town Diamond Museum Blog

Explore the Cape Town Diamond Museum | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Top 10 Things To Do In Winter In Cape Town

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July 19, 2019
First sighted in India in 2500 BC before being decoratively used in 320 BC | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Amazing Diamond Discoveries in the 21st Century

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July 8, 2019
pink diamon | Cape Town Diamond Museum

8 Amazing Facts About Natural Pink Diamonds

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June 24, 2019
mothers day to do list | Cape Town Diamond

The Ultimate Mother’s Day To-do List

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May 6, 2019
A selection of polished, round cut brilliant diamonds in varying carat weights and sizes | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The History and Meaning of April’s Birthstone

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April 24, 2019
A diamond under UV Light | Cape Town Diamond

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Diamonds

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April 16, 2019
History of the Wedding Ring | Cape Town Diamond

The History of the Wedding Ring

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March 18, 2019
Heart-Shaped Diamond Cut | Cape Town Diamond

The History of the Heart-Shaped Diamond Cut

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February 18, 2019
Paining showing "Saint Valentin", who is widely considered the saint of love and namesake for the modern Valentine's Day. | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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February 14, 2019
The 56-carat heart-shaped diamond broke the record at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction in 2011 | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Famous Heart-Shaped Diamonds

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February 11, 2019
Diamond Engagement Ring Trends | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Diamond Engagement Ring Trends Of 2019

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January 14, 2019
World’s Most Famous Pear-Shaped Diamonds | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The World’s Most Famous Pear-Shaped Diamonds

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September 27, 2018
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