Anything valued at $1.58 million is a big deal, especially a sport watch. But Chopard has recently unveiled this high-cost, extremely extravagant watch and provides plenty of reasons for its price tag. Retailing at $1.5 million Swiss francs ($1.58 million for us here in the States), this fabulous watch totals 65 carats in diamonds. Yes,…
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Lucky you to be August born — your birthstone is one of the most remarkable gems in history. Pronounced pair-a-doe, peridot may be derived from the Arabic word “faridat” for gem. They form deep inside the Earth; it’s volcanoes that blast them to the surface. They have even been found in meteorites. How thrilling is…
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We hope you’ve eaten lunch, because these cakes are pretty mouthwatering. Do we know the flavors? Nope. But we do know they’re just as gorgeous as some of our sparkliest diamonds and just as breathtaking as our gemstone jewelry. Once you have most of the details of your wedding day in place, it’s time to…
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What’s the only thing better than an emerald? A giant one, of course. And there’s nothing like looking into an expanse of rich green covering a significant portion of your finger. So when we spied this fabulous Chaumet 7.80ct Colombian emerald and diamond ring from 1955, we were smitten. This fabulous emerald sits on a…
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If you are looking for a way to cash in on some jewelry, potentially for less than what it may cost to purchase it, you may want to head to the Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton Hotel. The State of Florida is hosting its auction of items left behind in bank safety deposit boxes to the…
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The Carleton Intercontinental Hotel, located on the French Riviera in Cannes, has been playing host to a summer jewelry exhibit for Leviev Diamond House, owned by billionaire Lev Leviev of Israel. An armed robber stole $53 $136 million worth of jewels in broad daylight from the show. Authorities say that the Leviev Cannes heist was…
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Today wrapped up yet another successful edition of the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch show, presented by the fabulous team at U.S. Antique Shows! We love any chance we get to go exhibit at a U.S. Antique show, be it in LA, Vegas, or our own backyard in Miami Beach, but heading to the…
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BaselWorld is by far the most exciting event in the watch world. It’s where all the luxury watch designers unveil their latest creations. From the highest of high end timepiece technology to the latest trends that will dominate the watch world for years to come, Basel is the place to find them. While perusing one…
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As one of the world’s foremost auction houses, Sotheby’s has announced a major coup as an aid in promoting its “Contemporary and Impressionist & Modern Art” auctions. For the past decade, prices established in these auctions have played a key role in setting worldwide pricing trends. For this year’s November event, a public exhibition entitled…
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Reported by Captain J. E. Alexander in 1838, the Gibeon Meteorite is one of the most important meteorites in the world. An iron meteorite with significant quantities of nickel, cobalt, and phosphorous, Gibeon fell in prehistoric times, shattering in the atmosphere and scattering upwards of 26,000 kilograms, or about 28 tons, of interstellar metal along…
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We’ve been on a Tiffany shopping spree! And as fun as that sounds, it really benefits you more than it does us. While we’ve been busy snapping up pieces left and right from customers who want to sell pre owned Tiffany jewelry they no longer want or need, you’ve been waiting patiently for a perfectly…
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The latest trend in scents has nothing to do with your nose. Creators of fashion forward perfumes have taken a lesson from the jewelry world by adding a touch of shimmer and sparkle. Check out how 24 karat gold perfumes and can add a special touch to your life. Get Noticed You already know that…
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Receiving his artistic education at Parsons School of Design, New York University, and the American Craft Institute, the jewelry of Barry Kieselstein-Cord hearkens back to his childhood infatuation with North American Indian art, the effects of time and the elements on various materials, and the inspiration drawn from nature when spending time on his farm…
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Cheers, readers! There’s nothing more perfect for toasting than a big, beautiful pearl cocktail ring. Of course pearl cocktails are the ideal match for such a stunning ring, and Pearl vodka certainly delivers with their recipe called “The Toast” – a blend of prosecco, sour mix, rum, pineapple and Pearl wedding cake vodka – yum!…
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While the world has advanced a great deal over the last several hundred years, antique jewelry still reflects a level of craftsmanship that rivals that of the best jewelers of this age. In fact, researchers are now convinced that jewelry manufacturers of the 1600s used technology and manufacturing methods that would rival those used by…
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