The blogosphere is abuzz with the recent news that Kanye West gave Kim Kardashian a lavish push present that cost more than most people’s houses. The rare black diamond and “tiger stripe diamond” ring is said by some to be an engagement ring. Though reports are still out as to whether this ring is something…
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Cameo is a method of carving that features a raised positive relief image contrasting a negative intaglio image. The method is often used to make jewelry with different stones layered together. The most popular stones for this are onyx and agate but other semi-precious gemstones can be used as well. Cameo jewelry dates as far…
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Diamond Jubilee Crown As England celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, some of the globes most prominent designers do as well. Amongst them is De Beers, who has designed a commemorative Talisman crown for HRH. The crown, wrought in yellow gold and sapphire blue velvet, boasts 974 diamonds – 797 of which are polished. The rough…
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