Readers, you can bet our favorite types of pumpkins are blinged out. We’re even considering (not) carving our Jack-o-Lanterns a little like this. But if given the choice, we’ll choose a pumpkinized diamond over a diamondized pumpkin any day. And today, we’ve got our eye on the famous Pumpkin Diamond. The “Pumpkin Diamond” is a…
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Disney theme parks are some of the most magical places on the face of the earth. While many people visit Disney when they’re young, it’s often common not to go back until you have children of your own. Some people had other things in mind while planning some of the most notable Disney engagements ever…
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If this morning’s post about jaw dropping diamonds didn’t satisfy your craving for bling, perhaps this might be more your speed. Victoria’s Secret announced today that the chosen angle to wear this year’s Fantasy Bra is the one and only Alessandra Ambrosio. Ambrosio continues the tradition of new mom’s returning to the runway in awesome…
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Scientists have recently announced that a planet that was discovered in 2004, and that they began studying closely last year, is actually made of diamond…or at least partially. The planet, scientifically known as 55 Cancri e, actually is believed to have a graphic crust or surface, surrounding a thick layer of diamonds. The planet is…
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In a recent press release from Washington DC area diamond company, Washington Diamond Corp., the company announced their plan to team up with The Carnegie Institute of Washington to produce ‘a few thousand 1 ct. lab-grown diamonds per year, or about 150 per month, with production beginning sometime in 2013.’ The stones are hyped up…
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Apparently we aren’t the only ones who love pink diamonds! Today’s big celebrity engagement news has Jersey Shore star Jenni Farley aka JWoww engaged to boyfriend of 2 and half years Roger Mathews. JWoww’s engagement ring is a 5+ carat white cushion cut diamond surrounded by 2.5 additional carats of pink and white diamonds! Those…
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The divorce rate remains high at 50%, contributing to the emergence of trends like Divorce Parties and creative advertising for jewelry. And given that we’re one of the US’s largest diamond buyers, we meet our fair share of ladies looking to trade in, trade up and move on from a rock tinged with memories of…
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Last night we joined in with the rest of the jewelry industry to live tweet the Emmy’s red carpet expecting an abundance of fabulous jewels. Well, it wasn’t the Oscars, and with nary a necklace in sight, the stars stuck to a major theme: statement earrings. We also saw our fair share of fabulous statement…
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The cut of a diamond is integral for showcasing its luster, shine, size and shape. While most cuts circulate around the primary, traditional cuts like the pear shape, the princess cut, the round cut diamond and others, there are new contenders in the market of modern diamond cuts. A diamond consists of 3 parts in…
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Mark November 13th down on your calendar. Just in time for your holiday shopping, that’s the date Christie’s will put up for auction one of the world’s most famous diamonds. The Archduke Joseph Diamond, named after one of its previous owners, is an eye-popping 76 carats. What may be most impressive however is that the…
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Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. Once upon a time, a…
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Once upon a time, Brooke Astor was the queen of New York. The high priestess of high society was one of the original Ladies Who Lunched, but reigning over the Upper East Side was not all that Brooke Astor was passionate about. The society hostess pioneered and promoted civic service and philanthropic giving as a…
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Over the past few months, you may have heard that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (who were affectionately known as “TomKat”) have divorced. The news allegedly came as a surprise to Cruise that his now former wife of six years and mother to six-year-old Suri wanted out. You may have heard something about it, no?…
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The Koh-I-Noor diamond has a history of suspense and glamour. The gem dates back more than 5000 years. The origin of the diamond can be traced back to the mines of India. Legend has it that the person who owns the diamond rules the world. Some historians are convinced that the stone may have been…
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