Fallen Stars and Other Mysterious Beginnings

Most of us know that diamonds are extrodinary for many reasons, but one of the first that comes to mind is how they are formed in the depths of the earth.  Diamonds are a mystery, really, to the scientific world.  According to some carbon-dating, diamonds pre-date the earth.  A reference book on diamonds says that some geologists believe diamonds are made of particles from stars.  My Dad has a theory about...

Why “Rare Rocks”?

I loved being single.  Of course, I love being married and raising beautiful kids, too, but there was something so special about those single days of early adulthood.  Luckily, I had an older friend say the same thing to me once, while I was single and wishing I wasn’t.  She had five kids and a very busy husband.  As I gave her a tour of the little garage/apartment I shared with my best friend, she told me...

What does a living stone look like?

In the beginning of my adventures with diamonds, I wanted to check out something first…is there anything in the Bible that would send my analogy crashing into the heresy slush pile? I researched the 4 C’s of diamond grading and found corresponding spiritual principles.  Carat – the destiny God has for our lives.  Color – the power of our unique personality. Clarity – the value of...

Welcome to Rare Rocks

In the days and weeks following my engagement 7 years ago, I started thinking a lot about diamonds – probably because the new one on my left hand was GORGEOUS!  It’s a round, brilliant cut half-carat in a half-moon bezel setting.  Anyone who has shopped for engagement rings lately can picture it perfectly.  After putting on that ring, I was never more aware of my hands; how many times I bang them into...