It’s difficult trying to come up with the most useful and yet exciting gifts to give away to friends and family, especially during a wedding event. Buying items can be more expensive more paying for the actual wedding. There are several ideas to use, that can say “Welcome” or “Thank you for Coming.” These items…
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Choosing the right necklace to go with the neckline of your outfit is a must when it comes to proper styling. With the right information, anyone can choose the right necklace for their neckline every time. The first neckline to consider is of course high necklines. These are things like turtle necks, high collars, and…
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No baby in the world has been the focus of so much attention from conception until birth as has little Crown Prince George, son of Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge. Before conception, actually, there was eager speculation about his entry into the royal household soon. Now the day has come, and…
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Niko Koulis is an experienced Greek jewelry who creates and offers magnificent, luxurious jewelry items for sale. Working with diamonds is Mr. Koulis’ specialty; you will notice that nearly all of his best known jewelry items feature large quantities of this unique, valuable stone. Additionally, other jewels are sometimes used with the diamonds to bring…
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True Story: Radiant cut diamonds rank pretty high on our list of fancy shaped diamonds. They sparkle with the fire of a brilliant cut, but their elongated shape makes them appear larger than the typical round brilliant. Radiant cuts also offer a fantastic alternative to the slightly pricier (and often smaller looking) princess cut diamonds.…
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Kimberly McDonald is a New York City jewelry designer with roots in North Carolina. Her personal “reuse rather than reap” philosophy honors both her love of nature and passion for high-fashion jewelry. Kimberly McDonald jewelry is unmistakably unique. She has taken the world of high-end, high-fashion jewelry by storm. To make her prized adornments, McDonald…
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Genius is in simplicity. Every now and then, a business model comes along that seems so obvious that everyone who hears about it comes to a full stop, thinks for a moment, and starts kicking themselves for not thinking of it first. Diamond Candles operates under just such a business model. A line of high-quality…
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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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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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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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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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Colored diamonds are a promising – not to mention fun – alternative form of investment. If you are uncomfortable with the risks that the stock market poses or tired of its ups and downs, then you might be interested in colored diamonds. They have historically been more stable than the stock market, and they offer…
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If you have never heard of the Kimberley Diamond it is worth a short read for the back story. The Kimberley Diamond was discovered in what is known as “The Big Hole” in South Africa, the Kimberley Diamond Mine. The Kimberley Mine is considered to be one of the first diamond mines of 19th century…
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But the best diamonds nearly always are GIA. As nonsensical as it sounds, the two are not mutually exclusive. Let’s say a lucky miner finds a huge, D colored diamond. They source the absolute best cutter to polish the rough into a jaw dropping diamond (or several). Then that diamond goes off to an ultra…
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Not everyone may remember, but over thirty years ago, Elizabeth Taylor was in the news for leasing a yacht to house her dogs offshore while she made a film in England so they would be subjected to the six month quarantine required by the UK. You have to wonder if any of them were wearing…
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