Diamonds have the distinction of being the most popular precious gems and if you were lucky enough to be born in April, they are your special stone. Diamonds are graded on a scientific scale that gauges their cut, color, clarity and carats. Simulated diamonds are becoming more and more common and some of them are…
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Actresses, singers, and models spend their whole careers in some of the world’s most beautiful and expensive pieces of jewelry. From red carpets to runways, the world’s biggest designers scramble to adorn them; some even hire them as spokespeople. But some celebrities are more hands-on when it comes to the rings on their fingers and…
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If you’ve ever attended the auction of a personal collection of jewelry, you know these events are surrounded with a certain mystique and sense of excitement. While you can any special piece of jewelry for its own uniqueness, adding the story of its famous owner seems to add more sparkle to any jewel. Over the…
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Individuals who buy or sell diamonds in Boca Raton or the surrounding areas, should know as much as possible about the cut and quality of the diamonds in question. If they have rough cut diamonds and are looking to sell, they must remember that up to 60 percent of the diamond’s total weight can be…
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What is up with those old diamonds that you have kept away in the drawers? Don’t you think it’s about time you decided to sell them? That is a splendid idea as there are many diamond buyers in Boca Raton. They will be thrilled at the idea of helping you get rid of the unused…
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Argyle Diamonds closed bids Oct. 2, 2013 for their coveted pink & red diamonds shown in Japan. Of the 64 newly cut diamonds, 58 are pink, three red diamonds and three blue diamonds. There are few diamond mines in the world producing red diamonds at this time, but if your love is of the intensity…
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How do we love split shank engagement rings? Let us count the ways. The split shank is a fantastic way to support an especially large stone or setting – so point 1: you’re working with a bigger ring. It’s also perfect for ladies who prefer symmetry not just horizontally but vertically. Split shank rings are…
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Some people mine for diamonds their entire lives in hopes of coming across that special gem. While some of them make more than a few diamond discoveries, rarely is there anyone who mines a 29.6-carat blue diamond worth tens of millions of dollars. Buts that’s exactly what happened in South Africa. London-listed Petra Diamonds discovered…
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Diamonds are one of the most popular gifts money can buy. Whether it is for an engagement ring or another special occasion, diamonds make a statement that few other gifts can make. In fact, demand for diamonds is increasing dramatically year after year. Despite the financial crisis of 2008 and the global economic slowdown, diamond…
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When the seasons change, it is time for a new look. Changing the jewelry you wear will help update any outfits that are worn as well as add a fresh flair. For some of the top trends for the winter 2013 season, keep reading. Oversized Gems: Bigger seems to be all the rage this season,…
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Deep in Southern India tales of stones growing in the ground like carrots or turnips surfaced among the merchants. Using carob seeds as a counter weight merchants would weigh glimmering stones in the Indian sun and determine worth by the unit of measure carats as is still done today. So began the diamond trade across…
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A record-sized White Diamond recently transferred in Hong Kong at auction for $30.6 over the weekend of October, 2013. Described as being “the size of a small egg,” this beautiful gem is distinctive not only because of the price it commanded at auction, but also because of its extraordinary size and beauty. Because there are…
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Miners from the Lucara Diamond Company recently unearthed this massive diamond in Botswana. Weighing in at 257 uncut carats, it’s worth its weight in—well, diamond. The rich Orapa Kimberlite Field, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, has produced other notable diamonds. Company officials say 14 diamonds over 100 carats were found this year in…
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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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Earrings are one of the most popular options for wedding jewelry. They go well with any hairstyle, any neckline, and any body type. Of course, the variety that earrings offer help complete your look depending on their style, metal, size, stones and proportions. Unlike, say, a necklace, earrings won’t compete with even a busy neckline…
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Here in July it’s all about the Royal Family. There’s also another event scheduled for September that will regain our attention. That is the scheduled release of Diana, a motion picture coming to theaters. The movie stars Naomi Watts as Princess Di, and while there are on-going debates about her portrayal, no one is disputing…
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This week the streets of Paris are teeming with fashion industry figures from all over the world. They are getting a first hand glance at the haute couture fashions and accessories slated to hit the fashion world in the autumn and winter of 2014. The French maison of high end jewelry Van Cleef & Arpels,…
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For well over a century, Van Cleef & Arpels has spelled romance in jewelry. The Van Cleef love story began in 1895 when Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef declared their deep passion and love for all things beautiful into the creation of jewels that would befit celebrities and royalty, most especially those lucky in…
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If you’ve ever known a woman who has lost her hair from chemotherapy, you know how dramatic that loss can be. There is something exceptionally powerful about the experience and one company has a unique use for some of that hair that is lost. SKY and LIVI is the company, and they will take a…
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Louis Vuitton is the world’s most valuable luxury brand, founded in 1854 with the introduction of flat-bottom trunks made of lightweight, airtight canvas. As great as those cases were, the brand’s come a long way since. The iconic LV trademark now adorns everything from leather goods to jewelry, and including the diamonds of the Voyage…
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Best Golden Globes Jewelry Last night kicked off 2013 Award Season! We had a blast Live Tweeting the red carpet arrivals with the rest of the jewelry industry. It also provided us plenty of handy notes to remember precisely whose looks we loved and whose we would leave. We also saw plenty of trends emerging…
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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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For the most elegant brooches, the most desired engagement rings and the most stylish watches, there is only one brand you need to think of: Van Cleef and Arpels. The brand, which keeps romance and sensuality at the forefront of its designs, originated out of true love. The brand began in the late 19th century…
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June’s Couture Show in Las Vegas shed a lot of light on a number of fashionable trends and phases. In the accessories category, there are many precious and semi-precious stones hitting the top ranks. Those and other trends are featured below. One of a kind pieces of jewelry were amongst the top fashion trends at…
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Today we’re kicking off a new Wedding Wednesday series: wedding wardrobe inspiration! We’ve paired our favorite of-the-moment wedding apparel with timeless accessories for perfect bridal looks. Today we’re swooning for this Kaufmanfranco princess gown in a warm silk with a full, cascading skirt. The silhouette is as classic as it gets, but a deep v…
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Standard Length Strand Pearls – The 5 Basic Lengths Jewelers can string pearls as long or short as the customer is looking for, but traditionally, pearl necklaces come in 5 strand lengths for various occasions. The Choker is the shortest length of pearls at 16 inches. This length, traditionally, will circle the neck one time and…
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If you know (or are) a bride, woman, or boyfriend on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring, there is one setting you. must. know about. If you research one and only one engagement ring style, let it be the halo setting. Halo engagement rings have emerged as one of the most widely desired engagement…
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2012 Trends for Weddings Great news, readers! Today’s Wedding Wednesday includes a treat for you – 10% off at Simply Bridal! The code is: PSM10 and it’s valid until August 1st, 2012. We hope you find a fabulous wedding dress at SimplyBridal.com, and that you enjoy this guest post by Molly Warner. After scouring the…
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Top 10 Met Gala 2012 Looks Last night’s “Oscars of the East Coast” and “Night of 1,000 Dresses” brought out every supermodel, celebrity, and designer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute to honor Miuccia Prada. The red carpet preceding the event was touted last night by Tommy Hilfiger as “The Superbowl of Fashion.”…
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Kate Middleton, Jessica Alba and Elizabeth Hurley’s Gorgeous Engagement Rings Engagements are without a doubt at the top of the list when it comes to the most special time in a bride’s life. The sheer thrill of receiving a beautiful and stunning engagement ring can send her into the clouds. Celebrities often are modeled after…
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