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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You can make a substantial amount of money by selling diamond jewelry that you no longer need or want. Depending on when a particular item was made, the size, color and number of diamonds used and the other material used in the jewelry item (i.e. gold, sterling silver, platinum, titanium, etc.) a diamond necklace, ring,…
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Another huge diamond has been found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Perhaps we should start calling the Crater of Diamonds State Park the new Las Vegas! Just throw your shovel out there and see where it lands. Some will win and some will lose. The last extremely large diamond found…
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If you are looking to sell a wedding ring in Boca Raton or sell any kind of inherited diamond for that matter in Boca Raton and the surrounding area, one of the most important things you can do even before you find a buyer is to find a good diamond appraiser. Finding the right one…
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For a mere $15 to $20 million, you could be the new owner of one of the largest fancy yellow diamonds in the world. On May 13, Sotheby’s of Geneva will auction the 100.9 carat Graff fancy yellow diamond, along with an Egyptian themed sapphire and diamond necklace inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s Cleopatra. The Graff…
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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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If you’re looking to sell your jewelry in Boca Raton, you may be in for a surprise if you are selling one of these famous gemstones — and they may be lucky for you even though they weren’t so lucky for their previous owners. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and other gemstones have long been the sign…
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While some people spend small fortunes to obtain luxury items such as watches and jewelry, there are others who will go even farther to get their hands on these goods, including theft. The Pink Panther gang has committed some of the most daring jewelry heists in the history and demonstrated they will strike nearly anywhere…
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When looking for a watch, there are many things that you will want to consider. For many, a diamond watch is at the top of their list because it is classy and timeless. However, a recent diamond watch is being hailed as the most expensive watch to ever be created by its creator and it…
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If you want to sell jewelry in Boca Raton, it pays to get creative. Florida is considered by many to be a tropical paradise, which means that tourists especially are attracted to tropically inspired jewelry. That, however, does not mean that you cannot sell other fantastic jewelry items, such as birthstones. The key is to…
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There is a reason why cats like shiny things: shiny things are cool. The same can be said for people’s attraction to diamonds. Whether it’s the savvy marketing campaign that has positioned the diamond as the quintessential indicator of undying love, or the opulence that is associated with the gemstone, diamonds have seized our popular…
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When it comes to reselling jewelry with diamonds, it’s easy to think that the item will at least earn what was paid for it due to the fact of having diamonds incorporated in the item. Unfortunately, these same sellers learn the hard way that diamonds and diamond jewelry are also subject to the same rules…
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The Seahawks may have been the only team to walk away from this year’s Super Bowl with rings, but thanks to Dr. Dre, both the Seahawks and the Broncos left New Jersey with some additional bling. The rapper’s multi-million dollar company provided players on both teams with special-edition, diamond-encrusted headphones to help promote Beat’s new…
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Lulo Diamond Concession in Angola is housing some major bling! In 2012 a 131.4 carat diamond was unearthed and Lucapa Diamond Company has recently found a 95.45 ct. stone. To put this in perspective: the size of the large diamond on the average engagement ring is 1.19 ct. according to Glamour. That means that this…
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