by Ketan Mehta • Founder at Divina Creations, Inc. | Apr 22, 2026 | Journal
From the sacred heart of India once flowed diamonds so pure, they seemed to breathe light, the fabled treasures of Golconda. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, the legendary Kollur mines near Hyderabad gave birth to Type IIa diamonds — flawless beyond reason,...
by Ketan Mehta • Founder at Divina Creations, Inc. | Apr 22, 2026 | Journal
Before the precision of modern machinery, diamonds were shaped by the human eye, guided by candlelight and intuition. The Old Mine Cut emerged in the 18th century as one of the earliest forms of the brilliant cut, the hand crafted bridge between ancient rose cuts and...
by Ketan Mehta • Founder at Divina Creations, Inc. | Apr 22, 2026 | Journal
Three decades in diamonds has taught me one enduring truth:A diamond has never been just a stone.A natural diamond is born deep within the earth, shaped under immense pressure over millions of years. Much like true love. Not rushed. Not manufactured. But...