Celebrity
Amy Winehouse to Release Fred Perry Line
March 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Troubled songstress, Amy Winehouse, is putting herself back on the fashion map. It’s hard to believe that the singer, who serves as regular fodder for British tabloids, is only 26 and has already earned several Grammys. This October the singer will be adding designer to her list of titles as she launches a clothing collection for British hipster label, Fred Perry. “Amy has been wearing Fred Perry for years, so we were are she was a genuine fan of the brand.” Explained Richard Martin, Fred Perry’s marketing director. “Amy has a unique sense of style that reflects the brand’s own... [Read the full story]
Designer Engagement Rings
ArtCarved Rings for Spring Proposals
March 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
It was over a century ago that Artcarved designers created the first seamless wedding rings, thus allowing a more comfortable fit. More innovations arose when the excellent Artcarved artisans created rings with more intricate design detail and styling. Artcarved was also a pioneer in popularizing the dual ring ceremony during World War II—where many soldiers would go off for several months at a time. These days Artcarved is producing some of today’s most sought-after rings with unique, intricate and classic designs that come in platinum, 18k white, yellow gold and palladium—the perfect... [Read the full story]
Education
Diamond Fluorescence
February 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Fluorescence is the emission of visible light by a material when ultraviolet light, x-rays, or other forms of radiation stimulate it. The term “fluorescence” is derived from the mineral fluorite; which is known for displaying intense fluorescent colors. What is Diamond Fluorescence? When diamonds with fluorescence are viewed under UV light, they will most often display a blue color. Diamonds can fluoresce purple, green, orange, yellow, red, or white. The fluorescence is often seen in patches and diamonds can still fluoresce after the UV light is turned off which is called phosphorescence. ... [Read the full story]
Diamond News
Diamond Family Held Hostage
March 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Karp Imex, an Indian diamond manufacturer with offices in Antwerp, got the surprise of his life last week when he was held hostage in one of the biggest robberies in Belgium. Pankaj Maldar, who works at the Antwerp Karp Imex office, was held hostage with his family in the robbery at gunpoint. Vasant Mehta, the Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Center commented, “Antwerp used to be a safe place to do business but this should serve as a wake-up call for the city.” Mehta also indicated that the robbery wasn’t directly aimed at the Indian company and that it could have... [Read the full story]
Tacori
3 Tacori 18k925 Rings
March 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
It may not seem like it now, but Spring is right around the corner. Don’t go out this Spring without one of these opulent and colorful Tacori rings, from the Tacori 18k925 collection. They are fun, dynamic jewelry piece, which will give you just the right look for a time where grass is getting greener and flowers are starting to bloom. Tacori 18k925 Neolite Turquoise Ring. This novel ring features transparent quartz over Neolite turquoise, in a marvelous “Barbados blue” that is sure to win over onlookers. Perfect for lavish dinner parties, trips to the Caribbean, and nights... [Read the full story]
Jewelry
Kardashians Ready to Release Jewelry Collection
March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Jumping onto the current trend for reality stars to release clothing and jewelry collections–with the aim to further their million-dollar brand–the Kardashian sisters are ready to release their own special jewelry collection. The collection will be released through couture jeweler Virgin, Saints and Angels and is set to be distributed first by Dallas-based Ylang 23 jewelry. This will be the first jewelry collection released by the reality starlette sisters–Kourtney, Kim and Khloe–and will feature fifteen to twenty pieces made of bronze, sterling silver, and crystal. Prices... [Read the full story]
Featured
5 Diamond Tennis Bracelets
Diamond tennis bracelets are classic pieces of jewelry which offer a timeless elegance to their wearers. They are extremely versatile and able to be worn anywhere—from the shopping mall to a special date to a black tie dinner. Whether you’re looking for an understated and white gold diamond tennis bracelet or...
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Some of the World’s Most Expensive Diamonds
Though you’d have to be a mega-millionaire to afford any of these items, many of the world’s most expensive diamonds are truly “priceless” items that ultimately end up in museums or private collections. Wittelsbach Diamond. This diamond was purchased in 2008 for a cool $23.4 million. The story...
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Top Fifteen Celebrity Wedding Gowns
Most people don’t have the dough that celebrities have to shell out on multi-million dollar weddings. But stars are built to impress, choosing lavish gowns that they’ll remember forever. And if you’re only thinking about wedding plans—checking out a few engagement rings first might help you along with the...
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Celebrity
Amy Winehouse to Release Fred Perry Line
Troubled songstress, Amy Winehouse, is putting herself back on the fashion map. ...
Jessica Simpson Still Looking for True Love
Someone please put a diamond on Jessica Simpson’s finger. The reality star who...
Howard Stern Pageant Winner Receives “Mistress Ring”
So we’ve all heard of wedding and engagement rings, but “mistress rings”?...
Sandra Bullock’s Husband: “She Takes My Breath Away”
At last week’s Oscars, Jesse James was happy to support wife Sandra Bullock....
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Education
Fluorescence is the emission of visible light by a material when ultraviolet light,...
Why are diamonds re-cut? Diamonds can be re-cut for many reasons. The most common...
Which Engagement Ring Designer is Right For You
With so many designers out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Many...
The term “color” in white diamonds actually refers to the lack of color present...
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Diamond News
Karp Imex, an Indian diamond manufacturer with offices in Antwerp, got the surprise...
Belgian Diamond Market is Thriving
Apparently all is great with the diamond industry in Belgium as the Belgian rough...
Largest Sale for a Rough Diamond: 507-carat Cullinan Heritage
The enormous Cullinan Heritage diamond, which weighs in at 507 carats, has just been...
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Engagement Ring of the Day
Precision Set Common Prong Setting .25ct tw
This classic Precision Set engagement ring features round brilliant cut diamonds...
Art Carved Three Stone Diamond Ring With Floral Carving .37ct tw
This beautiful Art Carved engagement ring features 2 round brilliant cut diamonds...
Tacori Fancy Yellow Princess Cut Setting .48ct tw
This beautiful handmade Tacori engagement ring features two natural fancy yellow...
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