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Diamonds In The Rough

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One of the first, and most famous loose diamonds, was the Koh-I-Noor, which means Mountain of Light. Historians found mention of it as far back as 1304. This loose diamond weighed a heavy 186 carats and its cut was oval. A part of the British monarch, the Koh-I-Noor was thought to have once been a decorative part of Shah Jehan's peacock throne. The loose diamond served as an eye of the peacock. It was recut during Queen Victoria's reign and still resides in the UK, along with other valuables of the British Crown. Its current weight is 108.93 carats.

The largest ever of any of the loose diamonds was called the Cullinan. It weighed almost two pounds when first discovered, and in the rough was 3,106 carats. From the Cullinan nine major loose diamonds were created, and 96 other smaller loose diamonds used as gemstones. One of the most famous of these resulting diamonds, and the largest, was The Star of Africa, another current member of the jewels of the British Crown. The Star of Africa has 74 facets, weighs more than 530 carats and is currently the world's largest cut diamond.

The Excelsior is the second largest of the loose diamonds ever found, with a rough weight of slightly more than 995 carats.

The Great Mogul, which, unfortunately, has disappeared, was found in the 1800's. It was named after the creator of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jehan. It was reported to have weighed a large 793 carats.

The Blue Hope is the most notorious of any of the famous loose diamonds. It was once the property of Louis XIV, with a designation as the British Crown's blue diamond. The Blue Hope was stolen during the time of the French Revolution, although it was later found in 1830 in London. Henry Philip Hope then purchased this loose diamond, after which it came to be known. What made it most notorious, however, is that it came to be considered bad luck because all of the Hope family died in poverty, as did Edward McLean, who subsequently owned it. The diamond is now the property of the Smithsonian Institution.

Source: http://www.altobelli.com/html/famous_diamonds.html

Diamonds In The Rough

Considering the quality and reputation of Suzuki scooters, I often wonder why they receive much less publicity than some of the of the more popular scooters like Vespas and Hondas. Vespas, of course, have their vintage chic appeal, but for anyone looking to purchase a modern design scooter, it's tough to beat a Suzuki. Here are a few reasons:

1) Suzuki scooters are inexpensive to both own and operate

My first Suzuki was a motorcycle back in 1986. It ran like a champ, was gorgeous, and was one of the least expensive models on the market, taking into account the quality of the bike. Suzuki scooters are no different: you get a lot of bang for your buck.

2) They are fuel efficient

Depending on the engine size you select, you can expect anywhere from 45 to 100 miles per gallon of gas. While the larger models (the ones that rival motorcycles) hit the lower end of the scale, smaller, mote traditional scooters are incredibly fuel efficient.

4) They are expertly engineered

Suzuki scooters are built to the highest standards of reliability, and are well known for their smooth operation, easy clutch system, and liquid cooled engines. Don't underestimate the convenience of a smooth clutch system, especially for younger riders!

5) They are safe

Along with their excellent engineering, Suzuki scooters are built o be safe in ways you might not expect. For example, most Suzuki scooters have an advanced suspension system. Think that's there for comfort? If so, you'd be partially correct. It's there for both comfort and safety. By keeping the scooter wobble to the minimum, the overall safety of the scooter is dramatically improved.

6) There is a huge selection

Whether you're looking for a small knock about model, or a large motorcycle replacement, Suzuki has a model to fit your needs. For in-town riding a 125, 150, or 250 will probably be all that you need. But you can step up to a 450cc engine for around $6,000, and move all the way up to a 650cc for around $9,000.

Like their motorcycle cousins, Suzuki scooters are known for their traits of performance and reliability. If you're looking for a top of the line scooter that won't break the bank, be sure to check out a Suzuki. When you begin looking at prices, you'll discover that there is also a good second hand scooter market for scooters, so do your due diligence before purchasing!

Note: I am NOT a representative of Suzuki -- just a customer who likes their fun and cool rides

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