The Hope Diamond is arguably the world’s most famous diamond. Like its modern day counterpart, the headline-snatching 100 carat beauty that sold for $22 million at Sotheby’s, the Hope Diamond is huge, renowned, and beautiful. This stunner is sure to enter the annals of famous diamonds, but when it comes to household names, no diamond’s…
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Easter is great time to start putting together a new wardrobe and many people like to kick off this new season with a beautiful new Easter outfit. During this time of year Easter celebrations abound and you will want to look your loveliest as you celebrate springtime with you friends and family. Most people do…
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On Monday we shared a few of the reasons why we love aquamarine, March’s blue birthstone. And when we’re not admiring and acquiring huge aquamarine cocktail rings, we’re still struck by the beauty of this birthstone. It really is one of our favorites, up there with September’s sapphires, May’s emerald, and of course April’s diamond.…
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The world is changing every day and new and innovative styles are popping up in the world of jewelry. That being said, there are a few different elements that have made their way into bridal jewelry sets that are innovative and really different. Knowing about the biggest 2015 engagement ring trends can make a…
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With the countdown clock ticking towards the wedding, most brides spend the bulk of their time and budget planning what to wear for the big day. But, there’s another big photo op coming up, and the outfit possibilities for it go far beyond a white dress and a tux. Engagement photos mark a milestone…
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Every lady has her favorite anti-aging routine, be it a luxury eye cream or the latest glycolic peel. Just as our faces and skin can benefit from a little extra care to keep signs of aging at bay, jewelry also needs a little extra TLC to keep it looking beautiful over the years. Whether you…
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Unless you are Queen Elizabeth, brooches probably don’t make it into your outfits very often. Brooches are often overlooked fashion statements that can make an outfit pop, if you can figure out how to wear them well. While the royal lady simply sticks her brooches on her shoulder or chest, that often look somewhat random…
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Let’s pretend for a moment that everyone in the world is a billionaire, so there’s no such thing as status symbols. Everyone can afford a mansion on the beach, everyone can afford a Maybach, everyone can afford a hand-crafted, diamond-studded gold wedding ring. Now, if the price tag no longer dazzles, then what are you…
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Today we celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of one Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The brunette beauty ran away with our hearts (and Prince William’s) so many years ago, and cemented her stature in the jewelry hall of fame when she said “Yes!” to Will’s proposal and his late mother, Diana’s engagement ring. It was…
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It’s September! Which means it’s time to celebrate a birthstone that many people – not just Virgos – adore: the sapphire. The beautiful sapphire, most commonly revered in its deep blue hue, is a perennial jewelry favorite. It’s a precious gemstone, right up there with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. It’s an impressive 9 on the…
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Harrods, world renowned department store located in the UK, is set to feature a spectacular Tiffany & Co. jewelry collection, known as Color and Splendor Collection. This exciting fusion of brands from across the globe makes it clear that fine jewelry is appreciated without boundaries. This limited-edition capsule collection sparks the imagination and desire of…
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When it comes to brands and branding, the jewelry market places great value on the name place on any valuable baubles. While many of these items boast of fabulous design and unmatched craftsmanship, it is the name of the House that often dictates the desirability. Many companies compete aggressively to make the list of top…
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Glamour and glitz have always been a part of the Hollywood lifestyle, but some women have embraced it more than others. It got us to wondering about who are the female celebrities most closely associated with diamonds and jewelry. What follows is our list of famous celebrity jewelry lovers. 10. Nicole Kidman – Nicole loves…
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Jewelry and family friction are not a new concept. Ask anyone who has gone through a family member passing away, and the issue of property distribution gets people tied into knots, especially when it comes to selling estate jewelry. Unfortunately, inheritance arguments are not the only time jewelry can cause issues in the household. Here…
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Here at the RLJ blog, we throw around all kinds of jewelry labels. We don’t do it arbitrarily, and while it might seem like a lot to keep up with, each jewelry label means something distinct. So, today let’s do a quick intro – or refresher – of the different types of jewelry. Estate Jewelry…
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