April Fool’s has come and gone, so you’d better believe that headline. George Clooney is officially engaged (and not to a cocktail waitress.) The Cloons’ intended is a far cry from his previous paramours, Amal Alamuddin is an internationally respected attorney. She specializes in international law, human rights, extradition and criminal law for the firm Doughty…
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When it comes to gems, the big ones make the news. A 28.18-carat emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire set a record within the industry, selling for $5.1 million. Critical Acclaim and Acquisition It acquired $180,731 per carat, and it set a world record for auction price per sapphire carat. The giant and untreated gem is situated upon…
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Federica Rettore is an Italian jewelry designer who was first an artist, A talented sculptor from a very young age, she had pieces represent the New Liberal Art Academy of Milan in 1989, before she even graduated college. In 1991 she graduated in Plastic Art Research at the New Liberal Art Academy and almost immediately…
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The Los Angeles Times reports that the Discovery Channel’s 2013 Shark Week is off to a rip-roaring start. On Sunday night, the first episode, “Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives” drew 4.8 million viewers, earning it a double distinction – earning the show its highest rating of all its decade and a half of episodes, and…
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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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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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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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So much attention is lavished on diamond engagement rings (for good reason), but they usually only shine solo for a year or two. After that, their partner for life, the wedding band, is always present, sometimes even worn without the engagement ring! Ladies with large diamond engagement rings might only wear theirs for special occasions,…
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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 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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Gold has long since dropped from the historic highs of $1500 per ounce but does that mean that the price of diamonds will be next? With most drops in the price of precious metals, the price of other precious materials does tend to fluctuate a bit. The price of diamonds however, is a rather constant…
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Diamond eternity bands are one of the most popular choices for brides choosing their perfect wedding band. Not only do they offer the perfect way to add more sparkle to your ring finger, an eternity band can compliment your engagement ring like no other piece of jewelry. In fact, it’s imperative that they look fantastic…
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There’s no diamond shape more classic than the round brilliant engagement ring. That’s why we just love to take this traditional shape and shake up the 6 prong solitaire with unique and vintage style engagement ring settings. This week’s eye candy brings you some of our most beautiful diamonds set in white gold and platinum,…
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The rarest gemstones are the most valuable, and usually the most beautiful as well. This is very true of the spectacularly rare and stunningly beautiful Paraiba tourmaline. It was in 1987 that Hector Barbosa, an audacious modern-day explorer had the gut feeling that something rare and beautiful lay hidden beneath Paraiba Hill, a spot near…
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Arnav jewels shows off some of the most exquisite jewelry India has to offer. Intricate gold jewelry studded with precious gems, beautiful diamonds and more can all be found in the Arnav Jewelry booth. Arnav specializes particularly in rose cut diamonds. They also manufacture custom jewelry and original jewelry. Arnav pieces are handmade and set…
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