It has recently been revealed that on a trip to Saudi Arabia, former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a half- million dollars worth of jewels from Saudi King, Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. The Department of State recently stated that these gifts were received in 2012 during her visit. Jewelry From Saudi Arabia…
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The fashion world has become enamored with the pieces that have been unveiled by Ileana Makri recently. Though the company started small, they have quickly begun expanding in to new sectors of the fashion world. They don’t seem to show any signs of slowing down soon, so some people may want to take a good…
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How much do you know about the sapphire? Let’s test your knowledge. Which of the following statements are true and which are false? 1. Most people think of sapphires as blue but there are also other color varieties 2. The sapphire is the birthstone of those born in July. 3 The word Sapphire comes from…
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As blue as the deepest sea, or has blue as the sky, this could be the way you may describe the Premier Blue Diamond. It weighs 7.59 carats and it is sold exclusively in Kung Kong. This diamond by far is the rarest in size and in color. It is expected to make the world’s…
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Emeralds are one of our favorite cocktail rings. Emerald cocktail rings are usually giant (point 1), can carry off intricate designs (point 2) and look equally beautiful in white or yellow gold settings (point 3). They also happen to look fabulous with both black tie and business casual, making them an impressive addition to your…
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Many creators of fine art jewelry claim that the wonders of nature are the inspiration behind their pieces. The French art designer Ornella Iannuzzi is one such artist that shows her reverent awe for nature in a most unique way. No frilly flora and fauna are found in Ornella Iannuzzi’s designs. Rather than delicate, ornate…
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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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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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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 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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We adore big aquamarine rings – the bigger the better. The airy, sky blue hue of aquamarines allow you to go big or go home. While they still give you fantastic, sparkling presence on your hand, they won’t overwhelm your outfit or “wear you”. So when we spotted this fabulous aquamarine ring in Betteridge’s 1st…
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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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We love a tri-color ring. Not only is it practical, matching all your different jewelry regardless of the metal, but it’s beautiful. From Cartier’s signature trinity ring to individual rings just begging to be stacked, we’re hooked. These 18kt gold stacking rings in Jack Weir & Sons’ shop are a perfect example. Beautiful rounded edges…
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Everyone knows the one-time First Lady of France, Carla Bruni Sarkozy, started her career as a fashion model. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that she should end up the motivating muse to jewelry giant Bulgari. Still, you may find it stunning just how many pieces ended up in this breathtaking collection. As debuted at…
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Welcome to July, readers! Stateside, we’re celebrating Independence Day this Thursday (which might explain the slow auction week – no jewels up for grabs!). But no matter, we have an entire month to appreciate the glorious ruby birthstone. Ruby jewelry captivates its audience every time – the stone commands attention, breathes warmth and pure luxury…
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