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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:57:36 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/"><rss:title>Blog</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-09T22:57:36Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/9/weekly-facebook-poll.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/3/record-breaking-diamond-sold.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/2/weekly-facebook-poll.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/26/new-box-look.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/25/mount-dnl.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/24/dnl-team-building-exercise.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/23/weekly-facebook-poll.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/16/weekly-facebook-poll.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/10/valentines-day-reminder.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/9/weekly-facebook-poll.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/9/weekly-facebook-poll.html"><rss:title>Weekly Facebook Poll</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/9/weekly-facebook-poll.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-09T16:53:47Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Each week, we feature one product in the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11434542&amp;id=218228065787&amp;fbid=10150112610875788#!/photo.php?pid=11537087&amp;id=218228065787">"Love It Or Hate It"</a> section on our <span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787#%21/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> </span>page, where fans can write their opinions of the spotlighted piece.&nbsp; This week, it's a personal favorite: the <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1097">Caramia</a> ring!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1097"><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/Caramia_sm.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268153918895" alt="" /></a></span></span>Featuring a unique combination of triangle accent stones combined with the appealing halo design, the <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1097">Caramia</a> is a true stunner. A total of 65 stones dance around the marvelous center stone, further highlighted by light millgraine detailing throughout the piece. The Round Brilliant center stone is held by a double-prong feature which secures the stone as well as showcasing the meticulous attention to detail that went into creating this beautiful ring.</p>
<p>Log in to your <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11434542&amp;id=218228065787&amp;fbid=10150112610875788#!/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> account to join the discussion and let us know what you think!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/3/record-breaking-diamond-sold.html"><rss:title>Record-Breaking Diamond Sold</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/3/record-breaking-diamond-sold.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-03T20:36:43Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100226/ts_nm/us_petra_diamond"><img src="../../storage/Petra%20Diamond_sm.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267648827594" alt="" /></a></span></span>Last September, Petra Diamonds discovered a 507 carat white diamond in the Cullinan mine of South   Africa &ndash; the same mine from which the Star of Africa and many other British crown jewels were taken years ago.&nbsp; Judged to be one of the twenty largest high-quality rough diamonds ever discovered, the stunning new stone sold for a whopping <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100226/ts_nm/us_petra_diamond">$35.3 million</a> last week to a Hong Kong jewelry company.&nbsp; The sale sets a new record for the highest price ever paid for a rough diamond, and has heightened anticipation of what the final polished gem may look like.&nbsp; Many feel that it has the potential to join the ranks of some of the most important jewels in the world.</p>
<p>Regular readers of our blog may remember previous stories of exceptionally large gemstones and a game we like to play in which we compare the actual stone&rsquo;s price to <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/">Diamond Nexus Labs&rsquo;</a> own standard price of $99 per carat.&nbsp; That means that if we were to produce a <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/chart_comparison.php"><span>Diamond Nexus</span> simulant</a> replica of this staggering new diamond, it would be priced at $50,193.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s approximately 1/700<sup>th</sup> of the price of the mined diamond.&nbsp; Bear in mind, however, that after cutting, the mined diamond will actually weigh much less than 507 carats, and will probably cost even more than its current $35.3 million.&nbsp; How big will the change be?&nbsp; Until the new jewel is unveiled, we can only speculate.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/2/weekly-facebook-poll.html"><rss:title>Weekly Facebook Poll</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/3/2/weekly-facebook-poll.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-02T14:15:01Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every Monday, our <span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787#%21/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> </span>page features a new <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11327719&amp;id=218228065787&amp;fbid=10150096302945788#!/photo.php?pid=11434542&amp;id=218228065787&amp;fbid=10150112610875788">"Love It Or Hate It"</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787"></a>photo where fans can write their opinions of each week&rsquo;s highlighted piece.&nbsp; This week, it&rsquo;s the <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1104">Callisto</a> ring in the spotlight.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1104"><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/Callisto_sm.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267540062681" alt="" /></a></span></span>An elegant multi-stone design, this ring is also big on functionality and comfort as its low profile setting helps reduce snagging.&nbsp; The <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1104">Callisto</a> features charming lines and a Round Brilliant cut center stone gently accented by forty .01 carat gems. The asymmetrical swirl of the band offers a unique twist on a newly popularized ring style.</p>
<p>If you have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787#%21/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> account, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11327719&amp;id=218228065787&amp;fbid=10150096302945788#!/photo.php?pid=11434542&amp;id=218228065787&amp;fbid=10150112610875788">click here</a> to join the discussion and tell us what you think!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/26/new-box-look.html"><rss:title>New Box Look</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/26/new-box-look.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-26T15:44:02Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/"><img src="../../storage/DNL_NewBrandBox_sm.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267199531572" alt="" /></a></span></span>We updated <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/">our website</a> last year with our lovely new <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/environment.php">"green"</a> look, and now we've updated our <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/presentation.php">gift boxes</a> to match!&nbsp; Take a look at <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/">Diamond Nexus Labs'</a> elegant new white box, encircled with a green satin ribbon for a light, clean look that's both vibrant and relaxing at the same time.&nbsp; Don't worry: your favorite Godiva chocolate truffles still fit comfortably inside along with your jewelry for that extra-special touch of sweetness!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/25/mount-dnl.html"><rss:title>Mount DNL!</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/25/mount-dnl.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-25T16:18:54Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday&rsquo;s team climb was a fantastic experience; we all had great fun, and we&rsquo;re refreshed and ready to work twice as hard!&nbsp; We hope you enjoy these pictures of our grand adventure.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/Mountain Man Craig_175.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267115745960" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 239px;">Craig decides that if he carries the climbing ropes, it looks like he knows what he's doing.</span></span><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/Planting the flag_175.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267115780575" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 240px;">The first team to reach the summit plants the flag.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/Base%20Camp_175.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267115838970" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 240px;">At "Base Camp," there's hot cocoa, coffee, and streudel.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/Team%20Climb_175.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267115880726" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 240px;">Everybody who made the climb: go Team DNL!</span></span></p>
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<p>It&rsquo;s winter in Wisconsin, and everyone around the office is going a little bit stir crazy!&nbsp; The pile of plowed snow in our back parking lot is now taller than the building itself, presenting a unique opportunity for a company team-building exercise.</p>
<p>Today, <strong>February 24<sup>th</sup></strong>, our call center will be closed from <strong>12:45 pm to 2:00 pm CST</strong> as we gather together to triumph over our local mountain.&nbsp; Wish us luck!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/23/weekly-facebook-poll.html"><rss:title>Weekly Facebook Poll</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/23/weekly-facebook-poll.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-23T16:37:49Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Take a look at Monday's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11221830&amp;id=218228065787#!/photo.php?pid=11327719&amp;id=218228065787&amp;fbid=10150096302945788">"Love It or Hate It"</a> photo on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11221830&amp;id=218228065787#!/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> page.&nbsp; This week's piece in the spotlight: the <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=515">Antiquity</a> ring.</p>
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<p>This three-stone ring is characterized by a modern flush setting combined with vintage-style scrollwork for a unique look that combines old-fashioned beauty with contemporary practicality.&nbsp; The discussion on this one is unusually split.&nbsp; What do you think: are you Team <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=515">Antiquity</a>, or not?&nbsp; Log in to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11221830&amp;id=218228065787#!/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> and add your voice to the poll today!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/16/weekly-facebook-poll.html"><rss:title>Weekly Facebook Poll</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/16/weekly-facebook-poll.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-16T18:24:59Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out our <span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787#%21/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> </span>page for yesterday's new <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11221830&amp;id=218228065787">"Love It or Hate It"</a> photo, where fans can write their opinions of each week&rsquo;s highlighted piece.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1094"><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/adelaide-q_sm_crop.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266345043300" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
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<p>This week it&rsquo;s the <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=1094"><span>Adelaid</span>e</a> ring, featuring an Asscher cut center gemstone in a bezel mounting for a smooth, snag-free design that's somewhat unusual for high-profile settings.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11221830&amp;id=218228065787">Click here</a> to add your voice to the discussion!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/10/valentines-day-reminder.html"><rss:title>Valentine's Day Reminder</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/10/valentines-day-reminder.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-10T15:30:43Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&rsquo;t forget: Valentine&rsquo;s Day is this <strong>Sunday</strong>!  Tomorrow is the last day you can place an order for any <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/shipping.php">Immediate Ship</a> item to ensure that your gift for that special someone will arrive by <strong>February 14th</strong>.<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/valentine_gifts.php"><img src="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/storage/Valentine's Heart.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265816236580" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>Not sure what to choose?  Wishing you&rsquo;d ordered a <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/index.php?cPath=306">ring</a>, but worried it&rsquo;s too late now?  Take a look at our special <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/valentine_gifts.php">Valentine&rsquo;s Sale</a> items for ideas, as well as savings of <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/valentine_gifts.php">up to 50% off</a>!  We&rsquo;ve also got a limited selection of pre-made men&rsquo;s and ladies&rsquo; <a href="https://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/index.php?cPath=306">rings</a> waiting on stand-by, just in case you need one for your last-minute Valentine&rsquo;s surprise.  After all, sometimes romance just needs a little helping hand!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/9/weekly-facebook-poll.html"><rss:title>Weekly Facebook Poll</rss:title><rss:link>http://blogdiamondnexus.com/journal/2010/2/9/weekly-facebook-poll.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Diamond Nexus Labs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-09T17:19:39Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=2406"><img src="../../storage/call-me-sweetheart_sm.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265736181067" alt="" /></a></span></span>Every Monday, our <span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787#!/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> </span>page features a new <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787"><span>&ldquo;Love it or Hate it</span>&rdquo;</a> photo where fans can write their opinions of each week&rsquo;s highlighted piece.</p>
<p>This week it&rsquo;s the <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=2406">Call Me Sweetheart</a> ring from our <a href="http://www.diamondnexuslabs.com/landp.php">Lorian Platinum</a> collection.&nbsp; If you have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787#!/DiamondNexus">Facebook</a> account, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119329&amp;id=218228065787">click here</a> to join the discussion and tell us what you think!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>