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Inside man exposes secrets of “black market” diamonds
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here’s more than one way to get a diamond in Antwerp. You could stroll along the cobblestoned streets of the city’s Diamond Center and peek through the shop windows until you see something worthy of a second mortgage. You could organize a crack squad of international jewel thieves and attempt an elaborate heist involving disguises, distractions and tiny sports cars. Or you could just do what I do and pick up the phone. My black market contact always comes through. And this spectacular 1-carat Black Diamond ring is beautiful proof. Our conversations never change. I tell him what I want and how much I want to pay for it. He laughs and tells me it will take a miracle. I laugh and tell him that I’ll be waiting for confirmation of said miracle. Don’t get me wrong, everything my black market guy does is on the up-and-up. There are literally hundreds of diamond brokers I could call in Belgium...if I was looking for transparency. But when I’m looking for something dark, something as striking as a moonless midsummer night, I call my black diamond big shot. He knows precisely what makes for an exceptional black diamond.
What’s so special about black diamonds? Only everything. To start, they are made of the same stuff as their sparkling, see-through siblings. Black diamonds are pure carbon, formed into the hardest stuff on the planet by intense heat and pressure. But while natural white diamonds are formed underground and pushed upward, the black diamond is believed to originate somewhere else. More specifically, in the dark 40 1-800-806-1484
recesses of outer space. Scientists theorize they crashed to Earth billions of years ago. We’ve been smitten ever since. Look closely at the spectacular black diamond solitaire that we’ve set in 18K rose gold-layered sterling-silver. It’s truly something special. Maybe you’ve never considered owning a black diamond before. That’s completely understandable, considering that many jewelers think nothing of charging $1,000 for similar one-carat stones. I can’t stop you from spending that kind of money, but I’m more than happy to offer an alternative. While designing this ring, I was reminded of the quote, “at the darkest moment comes the light.” It was at that instant I realized that a black diamond shines brightest when it keeps good company. Pairing brilliant white natural diamonds with a stark black centerpiece just made sense. They sparkle together like a pair of starstruck lovers. After all, the deep black void of space wouldn’t be as beautiful without its billion points of light. My black market man came through for me. And in return, Stauer comes through for you. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to join the select group of savvy gem-buyers who understand and appreciate the beauty, rarity and value of genuine black diamonds. House of Bruges™ Black Diamond Collection A. #W5876 Ring (3/5 ctw) $297 or 3 payments of $99 #W5877 Ring (1 1/10 ctw) $396 or 4 payments of $99 Specify ring whole size 6-9 when ordering. See order form for size chart.
No more Mr. Nice Watch
Forget sleek and subtle, the Stauer Colossus Hybrid is one tough timepiece
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clear. Build it as tough as a battleship and fill it full ize matters. Just ask Demetrius, the unfortunate Greek general who was sent to conquer of surprises. Make it a hybrid, because it should work Rhodes in 305 BC. He figured that a massive twice as hard as a regular watch. And make it look force of 40,000 men, a fleet of Aegean pirates and like a million bucks. When I put it on I want to get an arsenal of wall-smashing war machines would excited about rolling up my sleeves. Looking at the be enough to crush the tiny Greek island. But the final product, I’d say “Mission Accomplished.” people of Rhodes were ready and they put up a The Colossus Hybrid Watch may not be old enough bigger fight than Demetrius expected. They held to qualify as a Wonder of the Ancient World, but it’s the island, repelled his attack and sent the legendstill darn impressive. The heavy metal case features ary “Beseiger of Cities” back to Cyprus with his a rotating gunmetal bezel that frames the stunning tail between his legs. analog/digital dial with markers and numerals that To celebrate their victory, the Rhodians construct- Yours for under $50 really pop against the bold black face. Luminous white ed a huge tribute to their patron god, Helios. The hands and a bright yellow second hand mark analog monument was paid for with the abandoned wares of Demetrius’ time with a precision quartz movement and a trio of digital winarmy and crafted from the melted-down metals of the enemy’s dows handle time as well as day, date and countdown timers. The armaments. The Colossus of Rhodes was a 107-foot bronze-andColossus secures with a unique folded stainless-steel bracelet that iron giant that towered over the harbor like a ten-story trophy, includes textured, dark-toned center links. A rugged timepiece warning future invaders that “Rhodes is tougher than you think.” that proves even tougher than it looks. Fits wrists 6 ¾" - 9". You communicate the same message when you strap on the Stauer Colossus. In designing the watch, my instructions were B. #20410 Colossus Hybrid Digital/Analog Watch $49 www.Stauer.com 41