Beauty and Brown Colored Diamonds
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What makes something valuable Age rarity and beauty are a few valuable characteristics. All three attributes are combined when it comes to gem stones. And some of the oldest rarest and most beautiful jewels are diamonds. Although age and rarity are conditions that do not easily change beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And different times judge beauty according to different standards.

Take for example the work of one of Americas greatest architects Alfred B. Mullet. In 1874 alone he presided over the construction of more than forty new buildings. His vision and creativity brought dignity and praise to the buildings that bear his mark. His last building what is now called the Eisenhower Executive Office Building sits to the west of the White House. This inspiring landmark is where the Vice President works and it also plays a major role as a host to Washingtons most important diplomatic events. It is a magnificent structure.

Mullets design took seventeen years to complete at a cost of $10 million. At the time of the buildings completion however it received a thunderous round of criticism. To say that no one liked it would be an understatement. Mark Twain once called it the ugliest building in America.

Diamonds have historically been judged by the four Cs: carat clarity cut and color. Usually the more colorless the diamond the more valuable it is. Brown diamonds in particular used to be consigned to industrial purposes. Lately though these chocolate diamonds have become noted for of all things their beauty. The rich and famous have been seen wearing stunning combinations of chocolate and white diamonds. Noted for their amazing ability to blend with popular earth tones chocolate diamonds have risen to the top of the beauty scale.

So whether it is an old office building or an industrial diamond given time true beauty ultimately shines through.

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