Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. Once upon a time, a…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. This vintage gold, citrine and sapphire Gucci necklace is undeniably bold and funky – it needs an outfit that can keep up, not blend in! Do you go for the…
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Birthstone engagement rings rarely enter the spotlight: the sentiment is generally executed through gifting the more traditional diamond engagement rings. While this traditional idea is romantic and beautiful, it’s much more personalized to give the love of your life a token that relates only to them: one with a feature of their personal birth stone.…
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The Koh-I-Noor diamond has a history of suspense and glamour. The gem dates back more than 5000 years. The origin of the diamond can be traced back to the mines of India. Legend has it that the person who owns the diamond rules the world. Some historians are convinced that the stone may have been…
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According to JCK Magazine, a recent diamond found in Angola is making headlines. In its rough form, the white diamond found in Angola measures in at 131.5 carats — making it larger than the famed Koh-I-Noor diamond. This impressive stone is being considered a significant find and likely indicates that there is a kimberlite source…
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The internet abounds with great ideas and information. It’s also full of ridiculous, impractical and downright dangerous advice (just visit Yahoo answers to get the gist). The full spectrum of crowd-sourced info quality applies to virtually any topic – there will be good advice and terrible advice. Once such subject is how to clean diamond…
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We’re satisfying our afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy with some marvelous split shank engagement rings! The split shank setting is a gorgeous way to mount a diamond, and can skew modern or completely vintage, depending on the color of the metal, the shape of your center stone, and how elaborate the setting is.…
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Today’s Tuesday Shoesday favorites are quite studly. Gucci and Alexander McQueen provide sandals and pumps studded with glamour. And we’re suckers for a good looking stud, so we paired our choices from Sak’s with our favorites from the showroom. The footwear is a little out-of-the-box, so we mixed up our usual classic studs with some…
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Diamonds are used in many different industries and capacities due to their hardness and versatility. Now what if you found out that there’s a machine that melts diamonds like ice? The Z Machine in Sandia National Laboratories is doing just that. This machine is mostly intended to help with research on nuclear fusion technology, so…
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Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. We’re kicking off today’s new…
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For today’s happy hour cocktails, we’re thinking wild, exotic and completely hypnotic. Much like the gorgeous plumage on its namesake, our parrot green enamel ring is quite breathtaking. Plus, our fowl features diamonds! Set in 18kt gold and accented with royal blue, this graphic ring packs the perfect punch. It needs a mate who can…
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Earlier this week, we explained why diamond prices dropped in the first half of 2012. The decrease in diamond prices is one of the reasons why summer is a great time to buy an engagement ring. Today, we’re sharing all of the reasons why summer is the best time to buy a diamond ring. Virtually…
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Today’s hazy August days and steamy temps call for an extra refreshing happy hour. Nothing fits the bill better than light lemon, and an extra dash of thyme elevates this summer soother by Club Monaco to specialty status. It also gets a boost from this fabulously sophisticated morganite ring by H. Stern. A dramatic step…
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For centuries women and men alike have believed the quote, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and Sotheby’s cannot help but to agree. According to the infamous onscreen beauty and famous actress Elizabeth Taylor “Diamonds are forever.” These selections of rare and exquisite diamonds are meticulously designed and hand crafted. Sotheby’s specialize in selling one…
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The first half of 2012 has resulted in a drop in the price of diamonds that might seem surprising to those who believed that diamonds always retain value. While the steep drop in the price of diamonds occurred, it was not surprising to those who were watching the markets carefully. When you understand the reasons…
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