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According to reports, Justin Bieber asked Neil Lane to create a diamond ring that costs nearly one million dollars and it’s for Selena. The ring is reportedly for Selena when she turns 21 this upcoming July. A source reported that Justin is ready to go through the final stages of design with Neil within the next week. The source reports that the ring is a princess cut diamond that is canary yellow surrounded by smaller diamonds. The stone is to be set in either yellow or white gold. On Selena’s birthday, Justin is set to fly to Los Angeles to celebrate.
The couple have recently split and although they have been photographed together, Selena has denied them being back together. When they bumped into each other backstage at the Billboard awards, Selena gave Justin a kiss on the cheek. This meeting sparked rumors that the couple is back together.
Justin had a good night at the 2013 Billboard music awards as he received the award for the Top Male Artist. He also gave two performances at the awards show that showcased his amazing work ethic. He may not be taken seriously in all corners of the music world yet but it can’t be denied that he is a hard worker. .... |
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A team of scientists has unearthed an interesting discovery. Using advanced laser mapping, they have detailed an area of the Honduras that is remote and it may have revealed the lost city of Ciudad Blanca- the legendary ‘White City’ of gold. This is the legendary city that Conquistadors searched for in the 1500s and in other points throughout history.
Researchers from the National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping and the University of Houston used a small plane that shot billions of laser pulses on the ground in order to create a 3D digital map of the topology underneath the jungle’s canopy. The technique is called LiDAR and it uncovered what appeared to be ruins of a city that had foundations of buildings and roads.
Since nature doesn’t work in straight lines, archaeologists are able to determine if a structure is natural or man-made by using LiDAR.
No confirmation of the existence of the ‘White City’ has ever been found. If this turns out to be the legendary city, it would be a comparable discovery to sites that have long been lost such as Machu Picchu. It would certainly be an exciting discovery if this turns out to be the ‘White City.’ .... |
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Hayden Panettiere was recently spotted wearing a massive diamond ring and it got people wondering if she is engaged to her boxer boyfriend Wladaimire Kiltschko. Ever since she and Kiltschko got back together, there have been rumours that they are going to get married. It seems that Hayden is not going to let the rumour mill cool down as she was wearing a massive diamond ring that looked like it could be an engagement ring. The only thing is that the ring was on her RIGHT hand and not her left.
Some have wondered if the ring is on her right hand because her boyfriend is from the Ukraine. In most Orthodox Christian Eastern European countries it is common to wear engagement and wedding rings on the right hand instead of the left hand. This could mean that Panettiere is engaged. Or it could just mean that Panettiere is wearing a beautiful diamond ring that has no significance whatsoever.
The couple is back together after splitting up before due to a long distance relationship. Wladimire said that it was difficult for the couple to deal with the distance so they had to call it off. It seems that couple is happy to be back together as they were all smiles in the photograph. .... |
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A diamond mined in Botswana was auctioned at Christie’s auction house in Geneva, Switzerland this past week. It received a flurry of attention and eventually sold for $26.7 million dollars by Harry Winston! The diamond is pear shaped and made up more than ¼ of the sales for the auctions that took place that night. The sales of that auction exceeded the sales at Sotheby’s by nearly 25 million.
Via Twitter, Christie’s proclaimed the diamond as the perfect diamond and touted that it commanded a perfect price. The $26.7 million dollar price tag for the diamond marks the highest price for the largest D-colour flawless diamond ever offered at auction. It weighed in at just under 102 carats and took over 1 ½ years to polish.
At the Sotheby’s auction, there was a diamond jewellery collection that beloged to Gina Lollobrigida, an Italian screen actress. The auction received $4.9 million. Lollobrigida plans to donate some of the profits of the auction to stem cell research. It was reported that eight bidders went after Lollobrigida’s diamond and natural pearl earrings that eventually sold to the highest bidder for more than $2.3 million. This set a record for that type of item so no doubt Lollobrigida was happy. .... |
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Keira and her new husband just returned from their honeymoon and Mrs. James Righton must have been in the mood to celebrate becoming a wife. She enjoyed her evening at Groucho Club London, private members’ club, and as she exited she was photographed wearing her wedding ring. The band is right next to her engagement ring.
She went out for the evening alone wearing a short skirt, sweater, leather jacket, black tights, and boots. Her husband James was playing a gig with his band, the Klaxons. He went straight from the honeymoon to rehearsing with his group so he didn’t get much rest at all. The couple spent time in Corsica after the wedding where they spent time enjoying each other’s company, swimming, and going on boat trips.
Keira may have been missing her other half. They are newlyweds after all. The couple chose to have a low key wedding with just their closest friends on May 4th. Even though they have plenty of means to have a lavish wedding if they would choose, the couple did not.
The couple’s wedding was near Nice and while they could have stuck around to go to the Cannes Film Festival, they did not. Instead, Kiera headed back to the UK. .... |
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Emma Watson sparkled in diamond ear cuffs at Cannes. The diamond earrings and rings were by Repossi, and she definitely wore them well. It was her day to rock the red carpet on Thursday and she showed up wearing three diamond ear cuffs for the premiere of The Bling Ring. He walked the red carpet with a smile and a beautiful monochromatic Chanel gown. The 23 year old beauty exuded glamour in the dress with black on the top half and a white bottom. The sweetheart neckline of the dress was very flattering on Watson’s trim figure. She completed her look with a simple, messy bun and silver jewellery.
Watson blew kisses to the crowd who had gathered to watch the stars walk the red carpet. She seemed to be in good spirits. Maybe she was happy to be walking in the sunshine instead of the rain like it was the day before.
Watson posed for photographs with her young co-stars including Katie Change, Claire Julien, and Taissa Farmiga. All of the girls looked glamorous wearing floorlength gowns. Sofia Coppola directed The Bling Ring in which Watson stars. The movie is about a bunch of young women who break into the homes of celebrities and steal their belongings. .... |
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There have been rumours swirling that Liam and Miley have split and are no longer engaged. It seems that Miley is trying to put an end to those rumours by tweeting a picture wearing her 3.5 carat Neil Lane diamond engagement ring. The picture was posted to her Twitter account Monday. In the picture she shows off the ring while she has her arm draped over a friend’s shoulder. She is wearing vintage shades and a scarf around her head.
If Miley really wanted to end the rumours about her relationship, she would say something. However, she has remained mum on the topic of her relationship. Her wardrobe continues to speak volumes as she is continuing to wear dramatic clothing. One of her recent photos showed Miley wearing a pair of pink underwear, a black and white patterned jacket, and black, thigh high boots. The photo appeared to be for a photo shoot that took place Tuesday. Her diamond engagement ring can also be seen in this picture.
Rumours have it that Miley made one last effort to save her relationship with Liam by using a spiritual marriage counselor to help her and Liam work out their differences. It’s been reported that Miley is hoping that the therapy will change things fast as neither she nor Liam are happy in the relationship. .... |
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The celebrities were out in full force for the Cannes Film Festival but everyone’s eyes were on the models in attendance. Cara Delevingne, Cindy Crawford, and Georgia May Jagger were working the cameras pulling poses.
Cara Delevingne wore a floor length black lace Burberry gown. There was lace detailing on the sleeves and across the bust. She worked the cameras putting on a sultry pout. She wore smokey eyes and just a hint of blush. She finished off her look with some sparkling diamond jewellery and wavy hair.
Another model who was drawing attention at the Cannes Film Festival was Georgia May Jagger. Her gown was a floor length gown that had a plunging neckline that showcased her curves. She had help carrying the train when the rain was coming down. She looked lovely with her red lips and otherwise minimal makeup.
Jagger got the chance to cuddle up to Cindy Crawford and Eva Cavalli for a photograph. Cindy Crawford also looked lovely at the festival. The 47 year old model still has it. She sauntered across the red carpet in a floor length white gown, nude makeup, long glamorous hair, and diamond earrings. .... |
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The celebrities had a hard time looking glamorous at the Cannes Film Festival as it was raining. It wasn’t just a drizzle, either. It poured. The celebrities at Cannes seemed to be in good spirits as they posed for photographs and interacted with their fans. Among the A list celebrities who were drenched by the rain were Leonardo Di Caprio, Carey Mulligan, and Nicole Kidman. Nicole Kidman said that the rain didn’t really bother her, and she still looked gorgeous.
Many celebrities had helpers holding umbrellas for them to help them stay dry since they were wearing designer duds. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, the celebrities still seemed to enjoy the festival. Carey Mulligan looked stunning in the rain with a light coloured gown, long, flowing tresses, and diamond earrings and a diamond bracelet. Her makeup was understated except for her red lips.
Women had to hold their dress trains or have someone hold them to keep them from dragging the ground in the rain. Leonardo DiCaprio, ever the gentleman, lent his umbrella to Elizabeth Debicki to keep her dry even though that meant that he was out in the rain. The Great Gatsby opened the film festival after the weekend’s premiere of the movie. .... |
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Prince Harry will have a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show that he said will reflect the loss of his mother, Princess Diana. Jinny Blom created the garden which is used to raise awareness of the Prince’s Lesotho-based charity Sentebale. This charity was set up in memory of Diana and is said to be in her spirit because it is the kind of thing she would have done.
The garden is said to be a memorial to the late Princess of Wales who was known for her fashion sense. She was photographed thousands of times during her lifetime wearing stunning gowns and beautiful diamond jewellery.
Harry’s garden is based on a pattern of crowns and hearts. This will be cut into a stone floating in the middle of the garden that will symbolise the loss. Blom said that Diana is always there, present in Harry. She said that she feels that Diana’s spirit is in the garden which has some public and private areas. She said that his loss makes him understand the desire for belonging that others feel. She hopes the garden will offer a space for thought. .... |
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There is a new exhibition that will show the beautiful dresses that Royals have worn over the years. The exhibit has dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margeret, and Princess Diana.
The display of dresses will showcases the style that Royals wore during each decade. The dresses worn by royals inspired fashion trends over the years and still continue to do so. Princess Diana was known for setting trends during her time similar to the way Kate Middleton sets fashion trends today. With the easy access of the internet, people can now own clothing by the same designers as Kate within hours or even minutes of seeing her wear it.
The dress exhibit is set to open in July and it’s called Fashion Rules and it will include a little diamond jewellery as well. The exhibit will start with a young Queen Elizabeth’s fashion in the 50s and it will chronicle style’s evolution from the 1950s to the 1990s. It was common for the Queen to reflect the character of both the age and the country that she visited. In the 1960s and 1970s, the exhibition will focus on clothing worn by Princess Margaret, the Queen’s younger sister. For the 1980s it will include such dresses as the dance dress worn by Diana for a dinner for the Mayor of Florence in 1985. .... |
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Anne Hathaway is known for her acting chops and her dark hair. It seems that she wants an edgier look. She was recently photographed wearing a floor length vintage sheer Valentino gown. She looked gorgeous. The dress was sheer all the way around with sequins, feathered sleeves, and mesh panel side cutouts that showed off her cleavage.
Anne wore her hair with the sides of her short platinum crop slicked back. It was obvious that the dress was supposed to be the focus, as she wore very little diamond jewellery. She wore smoky eyes and yellow fingernails to finish off her look.
It appears that she is enjoying her platinum blonde hair. She was spotted wearing a huge pair of Andy Warhol style sunglasses and a black shirt making her reminiscent of Andy Warhol who was known for platinum blonde hair, dark sunglasses, and all black clothes. Her Devil Wears Prada co-star Emily Blunt said that she loved the look when she ran into her at the Met Ball. Anne says that she has wanted to do this look for a long time. It looks like she finally got the chance to. .... |
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The Royal Baby is expected to share a birth date with several prominent names. Frida Kahlo, Harrision Ford, and even Julius Caesar were all born on 13 July. No one outside of William and Kate’s close circle of friends has known the due date of the baby. Kate was forced into Edward VII hospital because she was sick early on in her pregnancy. The palace had to announce Kate’s pregnancy before she had undergone the twelve week scan so no one knew exactly how far along she was.
A friend of the couple revealed that everyone was discussing the baby’s due date at a barbecue that was hosted by a family friend of William and Kate. The due date is set to be on 13 July which happens to be during the Coronation Festival. This will be a four-day celebration of the sixty years that have passed since the Queen was crowned. The festival will likely rival last year’s jubilee and is set to run from 11 July to 14 July.
As for the place the baby is to be delivered, it is expected that Kate will have her baby delivered in the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. This is the same place that William was born. The Royal gynaecologists Alan Farthing and Marcus Setchell will oversee the birthing. .... |
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To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Chopard’s Happy Sport Watch lineup, the company has decided to release their new Happy Sport Diamantissimo which happens to be a stunning 18 karat white gold watch which is covered with over 950 baguette cut diamonds which comes to 65 carats of total diamond weight. Currently the watch is retailing for over $1.5 million USD.
Not only does this watch look beautiful on the outside with all of these stunning diamonds, the watch is also crafted using the best in-house movement that Chopard has to offer. To create the watch it took the company over 4,500 hours with over 1,700 of those hours dedicated to setting the diamonds.
This timepieces case, bezel, bracelet, and dial has links that were covered in diamonds that used the invisible setting technique which involves each single stone uniquely created to have a seamless diamond studded surface on the watch which shows that no prongs were used or spaces used to set the diamonds.
This production of fine watches have been crafted now since 1993 when Caroline Scheufele created the Happy Sport collection. The collection has appeared in many different identities including the Happy Spirit, Happy Beach, La Vie en Rose, and Mystery Pink. .... |
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It seems that everyone is awaiting the new movie release of The Great Gatsby which is set for this Friday May 10th. Tiffany & Co. is no different as they have released their new 1920’s themed luxury and diamond jewellery in their window display at their New York store. The collection is a stunning set that was co-created along with fashion designer Catherine Martin which would be wore in the movie itself.
The diamond and freshwater pearl headpiece that is accompanied with a detachable brooch design came from an archived Native American piece that was in the Tiffany collection already. The piece will be worn by Carey Mulligan in the movie. She will also be wearing a tassel pendant that has freshwater pearls and diamonds that are set in platinum as an accessory piece.
Other pieces include the pictured Daisy brooch which has a fancy intense Tiffany Yellow diamond along with white diamonds that are set in a platinum setting. Leonardo DiCaprio will be wearing several Gatsby inspired collection pieces in the movie as well including the pictured Daisy Cuff Links that are made of 18 karat gold and black enamel. There will also be a black onyx and diamond ring set in a platinum setting from the collection in as part of Elizabeth Debicki’s wardrobe as well. .... |
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In a recent report released by Rapaport Diamond and Market News their figures show that for the month of April there was a rather slow demand for both polished and rough diamond trades. They also went on noting that it was the beginning of India’s summer season and the Passover holiday which probably attributed to the slower than usual global demand.
There were some positive notes during the month for diamonds, though, as BaselWorld held its annual event in which there was a huge interest in larger diamonds (10 carat plus sized stones). There was also signs of increase in China as demand for higher quality diamonds had begun to rise in the month of March and continued to carry on through the month of April.
Dealers at BaselWorld also noted that not only were consumers and jewellery dealers looking for larger, quality diamonds, they were also looking for vivid coloured diamonds including both fancy intense pink diamonds and blue diamonds of various cuts, shapes, and sizes. Other than the larger sized diamonds and fancy coloured diamonds trading for diamonds was relatively slower for the month of April, but with certain market demands expecting to grow over the next couple of months the demand for diamonds should see a boost of confidence in the second half of the year. .... |
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At the end of May, Christie’s Hong Kong will hold their Magnificent Jewels sale. They will be offering over 290 jewels with the top piece being offered is a stunning diamond pendant necklace. The 75.36 carat D internally flawless type IIa Briolette Diamond centre piece also has a marquise cut purple-pink diamond that is also part of the diamond jewellery piece. The estimated presale value of the piece ranges from $9 million to $12.5 million, but surely it could bring in a lot more depending on how much attention it will attract in the upcoming weeks prior to the May 28th auction date.
Other pieces of diamond jewellery that will be auctioned at the event include a stunning emerald and diamond necklace. The necklace features eight emeralds that are set in a graduated old European and cushion cut diamonds with a presale estimated value of $5 million. With emeralds being the birthstone of the month of May it should certain draw a lot of attention and attract a lot of bidders from all across the globe. Christie’s stated that both of these pieces have been owned by affluent collectors in the past and they expect the same bidders to be looking to purchase these diamond jewellery pieces with the upcoming auction. .... |
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Keira Knightley has wed her fiancé of one year, James Righton. The Anna Karenina actress married the keyboardist of Klaxons this past weekend. There seemed to be very little fanfare over their simple nuptials.
The wedding was very low-key and intimate. The ceremony took place in the south of France with just eleven guests. Keira also kept her dress low key as she wore a simple short strapless tulle dress by Karl Lagerfield. She completed her ensemble with flats and a cropped Chanel jacket. In pictures taken of her on her wedding day she also has a daisy chain garland on her hair. She wore simple jewellery including a pearl necklace and a ring.
One wedding guest said that the ceremony was moving. This same guest said that Keira was emotional and cried when they exchanged their vows. After the wedding the couple was driven away in a Renault Clio that had seen better days, according to another guest. This is the first wedding for Knightley and Righton.
Keira has been seen around the town in Mazan since 2010 when her mother bought the estate. Neighbors are thrilled to see Keira happy. Jean-Francois Durand, a neighbor said that everyone is delighted for her. He also said that their family keeps a very low profile. .... |
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An auction house out of Birmingham is set to auction a huge diamond. It weighs in at 8.88 ct and has an emerald cut. The auction is set to take place on 16 May at Fellows auction house during its auction of Antique and Modern Jewellery. A statement from Fellows says that the ring is not only rare for its breath, size, and beauty, but it is the ultimate good luck charm. It is a good luck charm for those who can afford to purchase it, that is.
The beautiful ring will be the highlight of the lot. With its weight being 8.88 carats, Fellows is expecting Chinese jewellery collectors to be especially excited about this ring because the number eight is considered as being lucky in Chinese culture. The diamond reportedly has an H colour and a VS2 in clarity. It comes with a report from the GIA. The lucky diamond is expected to sell for £70,000 to £100,000, but there may be even more excitement about the piece than is expected so only time will tell.
If you are looking for a beautiful diamond ring, look no further than Diamond Rocks. We offer a variety of stunning diamond rings at prices that are much more affordable than those mentioned in this article. You are sure to find just what you are looking for with Diamond Rocks. .... |
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William and Kate should go ahead and prepare some room for the gifts they are sure to receive from everyone they know. They will no doubt receive hundreds of gifts from friends and family from around the world. While they are not allowed to keep gifts from people they do not know, they are sure to receive thousands of other gifts from people who want to give them something for their baby.
For those who are able to give the couple gifts that they are allowed to keep, here are a few ideas to keep in mind. At the top of the list is a crib that Beyonce and Jay Z reportedly got for their daughter Ivy Blue Carter. The crib is Cinderella themed and rings up at just under $21,000.
Another option on the list is a pacifier made form 14 karat white gold accessorised with over 278 white diamonds. For those who want to give more bling, there is a Swarovski-encrusted baby bath which costs $3,800. The website says that this bathtub is fit for a princess.
Then, of course, there are the designer clothes. A royal baby can wear clothes from the top designers like Dior and Gucci. Of course these labels come with a high price tag- about $435 and $285 respectively. No matter what option Kate and William go with, they are sure to be doting parents to their little bundle of joy. .... |
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Rihanna has been in New York and wearing a backwards baseball cap and Nike’s for much of the time she’s been there. She also wore a black Givenchy Antigona Madonna print purse worth just over $1,200. However, she couldn’t wait to show off all of her bling as she arrived at her hotel wearing jewellery all over her necklace, wrists, and fingers. Rihanna is on her Diamonds world tour and touring the East Coast of the U.S.
Rihanna has been showing some love for Jennifer Fisher, a jewellery designer, by showing off her accessories with Twitter pictures. She apparently made sure that the cameras got a good view of her fingers as she waved to the cameras. She tweeted a picture of all of the jewellery she got on her jewellery shopping spree. In the picture it looks like she bought everything! Tuesday she spent a day in Jennifer Fisher’s jewellery boutique and loaded up on jewellery.
It seems that Rihanna has had a great week. Besides loading up on a ton of jewellery, her line of MAC lipsticks sold out nearly immediately. .... |
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Is Heidi Klum wearing a diamond engagement ring? There have been rumours swirling that Heidi Klum and her boyfriend Martin Kirsten are engaged. Heidi Klum was previously married to Seal and they have children together. The supermodel was photographed wearing a Tiffany & Company diamond and gold band and get this- so was Kirsten! One might think that would mean that they were engaged. However, the supermodel is denying the rumours saying that although she got a present from her boyfriend, they are not engaged.
After a pretty nasty split from her previous husband, she may not me in too big of a hurry to get married just yet. When Klum and Seal seperated, she started dating Kirsten who just happened to be her former bodyguard. Klum said that she is not engaged and that she is not planning to get married any time soon. She said that her ring is just a beautiful piece of jewellery.
Klum says that she is very happy with her former bodyguard and she trusts him with her children’s lives. She says that he is a great man and they have gotten to know eachother on a whole different level now that he is no longer her bodyguard.
Klum has separated from Seal after almost seven years of marriage. She filed for divorce in April of 2012 but the divorce has not yet been finalized. .... |
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One of the first things you notice when you see William and Kate, besides Kate’s beautiful engagement ring, is the fact that they are in love. It’s always obvious that William and Kate are in love. Over the years the couple has shown body language that cannot be misinterpreted. As their wedding anniversary is getting closer and closer, the royal couple is still just as much in love as always, if not more so.
In August of 2012, Kate and William shared a display of affection while they were cheering the London Olympic Games. Their hips were touching, and a body language expert said that this shows that they are in a good relationship as people in a bad relationship avoid hip-to-hip touching.
Recently the pregnant Princess was spotted cradling her baby bump. It’s a common thing for pregnant women to do when they are in public as it is partially a protective instinct. There have also been pictures of William with his hand on Kate’s lower back. This is a gesture that shows that he cares for her and is being masculine and protective.
More recently when Kate was released from the hospital after being treated for Hyperemesis Gravidarum, William broke with royal etiquette to let his sick wife take the lead. Here’s hoping that William and Kate enjoy many more years of love and happiness. .... |
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Best known as the birthstone for those who were born in the month of May the emerald has long been a symbol of rebirth and is believed to bestow the owner with good fortune, foresight, and youth. No wonder why it was Cleopatra’s gemstone of choice. The word ‘emerald’ comes from the Greek word ‘smarogdus’ which means green and was said to have been mined as far back as 330 B.C. in Egypt. Emeralds have been popular for many years with a rich history from Ireland to Egypt and all around the world.
Most of the emeralds found in jewellery today come from Zambia, Brazil, Colombia, and Afghanistan. They are extremely limited, though, making them one of the rarest gemstones on the jewellery market today. As a member of the beryl family, the emerald is closely related to the aquamarine gemstone. On the Mohs scale which is used to grade a mineral’s hardness, the emerald has a rating of 7.5 to 8 which means that it’s well suited for you to be able to wear every day without fear that precious stone will get damaged.
Here at Diamond Rocks we offer a huge selection of high quality, fashionable emerald jewellery including emerald rings, emerald bracelets, emerald earrings and other perfectly crafted May birthstone jewellery. Check out our selection today and find the perfect piece of emerald jewellery at unbeatable prices. .... |
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On May 26th Ravenel International Art Group will be hosting a fine jewels and jadeite sale in which there will be an extremely rare pair of Argyle pink diamond rings that will be up for auction. The presale estimated value of the rings total around $500,000; but surely with all the attention that pink diamonds have been receiving lately at auctions around the world these two rings should attract a large bidding war which could raise the price well over $1 million in value. Ravenel will have over 80 lots up for auction which has a presale total value of around $7 million.
The president of Ravenel’s fine jewellery department stated that coloured diamonds are extremely popular and that they are quickly becoming one of the preferred methods for investors who are looking for ways to invest their money other than the traditional methods that they are used too. The fancy intense purple-pink diamond rings up for auction have a 1.2 carat and 1.21 carat total weight each that will surely be pleasing to those who love pink diamonds. Other pieces that will be up for auction that day include a 5.73 internally flawless light pink diamond ring with a presale value of over $1.2 million as well as an 18.76 carat Burmese blue sapphire and diamond ring which has a presale value of about $400,000. Be sure to check back later this month for more information once this auction has been completed. .... |
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In response to help celebrate the opening of their Maison Louis Venezia Louis Vuitton has created a magical limited edition carnival mask to mark the event. The mask is a stunning charm that is crafted using the finest yellow and white gold, beautiful white diamonds, stunning yellow sapphires, and exquisite carnelians. The charm mask was created through the inspiration from Venetians’ joie de vivre which stands for ‘joy of life’.
As for the opening of the new Maison Louis Vuitton Venezia store, the doors swung open on 21 April 2013 next to the Piazza San Marco located in the heart of the city of Venice. This is the first location of such in Italy and only the sixth in the world. The opening of the store was to pay homage to the lovers of the city as well as bring in some of the beautiful designs that Louis Vuitton is so famous for as well as create a space for culture and art to come together as a whole.
Customers who visit the location will be able to find everything from accessories, small leather goods, and, of course, hand bags of all sizes and styles. There will be dedicated spaces for men and women as well as a private salon and a bookstore all located under one roof. So perhaps the next time you’re in Venice you can stop by and check out the new location, in the meantime be sure to check out our new collection of fine diamond jewellery pieces at diamondrocks.co.uk. .... |
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Cameos are beginning to be fashionable once again. However, they are not a new style. It seems that they have been popular for hundreds, maybe thousands, of years. A discovery made by Napoleon proves this. On one of Napoleon’s voyages, this one in Egypt, he found a stone cameo. The cameo was found in the ruins of Pelusium.
Napoleon kept the ring during his expedition to Egypt in 1798. This expedition also led to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The stone was given to a well-known antiquities expert initially, but the emperor asked for it back and gave it to Josephine who finally had it made into a ring. Recently, an engagement ring that Napoleon gave to Josephine sold for more than $1 million.
The person who owned the ring recently sold it, making $127,521. Another thing that was part of the sale was a lock of Frank Joseph’s hair. He was the Austrian Emperor. There are also strands of Napoleon’s hair that are going up for sale as well as signed letters from Napoleon.
If you don’t find it necessary to own some strands of Napoleon’s hair and would prefer something sparkly, browse our selection of diamond jewellery. .... |
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A stunning blue diamond was able to break records today at a Bonham’s auction. The blue diamond fetched a price of $6.2 million British pounds. That equals $1.8 million per carat.
The brilliant blue diamond is set in a ring created by Bulgari in 1965. The high price that the diamond fetched probably came because of its unusual colour as well as the lovely setting. Bulgari is a company that is loved, and blue diamonds don’t go up for auction that often. This particular diamond weighs in at an impressive 5.3 carats. It’s large enough to make a statement, that’s for sure.
The colour of the stone is fancy deep-blue, which describes the diamond’s colour intensity. The cause of the blue sheen comes from boron atoms mixed with carbon in the diamond’s structure. Bonham’s says that blue diamonds make up less than one percent of all diamonds mined. It’s really rare to find blue diamonds that are more than 5 carats. These diamonds continue to be sought after because of their beautiful colour.
The blue diamond that is the most famous is the Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond likely came from a mine in Goldconda, India. King Louis XIV picked the diamond up from a French Merchant. .... |
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During the opening of BaselWorld 2013 luxury jewellery firm, Bayco Jewels was proud to unveil a 206 carat Colombian emerald that’s called the “Imperial Emerald”. The owners of the company stated that the “Imperial Emerald” is one of the rarest and most significant gemstones to ever exist. The owners, who are also brothers, went on to say that they purchase the emerald from a private collection, but they stopped short of revealing just how much they actually had to pay in order to get the gemstone away from that individual. One of the brothers stated that they had “paid with their hearts” when they purchased the stone as it was a tribute to their father.
The company specialise in creating one of a kind pieces of jewellery which are made using only the finest gemstones from around the world. The family knew the original owner of the emerald and stated that whenever he was ready to sell the gemstone the family would want to purchase it from him. So what do you suppose the brothers plan on doing with their new 206 carat emerald gemstone? Perhaps they will make a stunning brooch or necklace with it. What would you do if you had this gemstone in your possession? .... |
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If you’re looking for a custom made iPhone 5 that is covered in gold and has over 7 carats worth of diamonds encrusted onto it then you will have to look no further than a shopping mall in Hong Kong. There you will find a diamond encrusted rose gold plated iPhone 5 with a price tag of $25,000 attached to it.
The total diamond carat weight of the phone comes in at 7.28 carats with the number 5 on the back of the phone coved in diamonds. The phone was created by Global luxury brands with the company setting its site on the Chinese market to sell their luxurious new iPhone 5 as other markets around the world are simply struggling just to survive, much less have the luxury of being a diamond encrusted iPhone 5.
And apparently it is paying off as Chinese consumers are actually buying the new iPhone 5, especially in the Hong Kong market where people don’t care about the price tag, one store manager who had the phone on display in their window front stated. To go along with the blinged out iPhone 5, the store was also selling gold plated iPad covers, laptop covers, and headphones. So what do you think about the new diamond encrusted rose gold plated iPhone 5? Is it worth the investment or would you prefer to wait for the new diamond studded iPhone 6 to be released? .... |
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Michael Jordan has married his long-time girlfriend, former model Yvette Prieto. More than a year after he got engaged to his fiancée in December of 2011, Jordan finally married Yvette, his girlfriend of five years. He got her a stunning diamond engagement ring.They wed in Palm Beach, Florida in a church where Donald Trump married his wife Melania in 2005. The church is called Bethesda-by-the-Sea.
Five hundred of the couples’ closest friends attended the wedding while another 1,500 were invited to the reception. The reception was held at the Bears Club, which is a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus in Jupiter, Florida. Jordan recently built a 38,000-square-foot home there as well.
Jordan is not exactly known for his modesty and his wedding was lavish, as was to be expected. The wedding tent was larger than Jordan’s home! It was the largest tent in wedding history to be on the driving range of this Jack Nicklaus golf course.
There have not been any reports made yet about the content of the ceremony held on Saturday but it’s safe to say that it was a grand affair. The band rehearsed the entire day Friday to prepare for the big event and the sound system for the event took four semi-trailers to get there. .... |
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A woman swallowed a 1.03 carat diamond valued at $5,000. The 80 year old woman was in Tampa, Florida attending an event at the Tampa Women’s Club. The goal of the event was to raise money for the Champions for Children, Kids on the Block charity, a charity that teachers kids about abuse.
Owners of Continental Wholesale Diamonds wanted to help support this event so they donated a 1.03 carat diamond to the charity. Then, they had a great idea. They came up with the idea of pouring nearly 400 flutes of Champagne and putting a cubic zirconium in all flutes except for the one where there was a real diamond.
They never dreamed that someone would swallow the diamond. They had to look at hundreds of cubic zirconiums looking for the real diamond and they couldn’t find it. It turns out that a woman named Miriam swallowed the diamond. She wasn’t concerned about it at all until she realized that they were looking for the diamond and were unable to find it. That’s when she realized that the cubic zirconium that she swallowed must have been the diamond.
She eventually got the diamond back because she was scheduled for a routine colonoscopy the next day coincidentally. Once it was cleaned and sanitized she got it back. She says she will give the diamond to her granddaughter one day but for now, she’s keeping it for a conversation piece. .... |
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The celebrities were in attendance for the White House Correspondents’ dinner in Washington D.C. Saturday night. Conan O’Brien led the 99th White House Correspondents Association dinner this past Saturday at the Washington Hilton. Celebrities were in attendance to enjoy the jokes of the President while acknowledging the negative happenings of the recent weeks.
Obama praised law enforcement officers, who are the first responders on the scene of an emergency many times. National Guard troops are also among the responders who work tirelessly to help victims. Obama said that these people do their jobs not for the honor that they receive but because they love their family, neighborhood, and country. Obama asked that those in the audience do the same.
In attendance was Barbar Steisand, among other celebrities. She looked great at seventy-one years of age. The multi-talented singer and actress attended with her husband, James Brolin. She wore a black dress with a plunging neckline that had a green embellishment underneath her cleavage. Her necklace was a diamond necklace with a massive emerald which drew further attention to her cleavage.
Other celebrities in attendance were Julie Bowen from “Modern Family”; Kerry Washington from “Scandal”; and Sharon Stone. .... |
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Whether you are shopping for that special man or woman in your life, you can find what you are looking for at Diamond Rocks and the best part is that it will be a price that you can afford pay.
Diamond Rocks has a great variety of products for sale on their site every day. They even offer their clients the ability to customise their diamond jewellery to better suit the personality of the person they are buying the jewellery piece for.
There are a variety of stylish men’s diamond rings and other diamond jewellery pieces offered at varying price points. With a variety of masculine styles, it is easy to find a great gift for your husband, boyfriend, father, even your son or grandson. There are men’s rings in yellow gold, platinum, and white gold. There are rings with lots of diamonds and rings with only one diamond so it is possible to get a ring that fits the style of any man. If a diamond ring is not the thing for the special man in your life, they may be interested in cufflinks or a suit pin.
Cricket fans would love a suit pin that is a cricket bat and ruby ball. The cufflinks on the site are high quality and fashionable. Cufflinks can be found with black and white diamonds or with just white diamonds. Any man would be happy to have these cufflinks to dress up their shirt sleeves. For the man who is looking for something different, there is even a couple of pair of cufflinks with gemstones. There are cufflinks with emeralds, rubies, and smoky quartz. .... |
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Diamond Rocks has a variety of diamond jewellery including spectacular diamond rings for their customers which is ready for immediate delivery. However, they also offer an option for customers who want to make their own jewellery. Diamond Rocks has a feature on their website that makes it possible for customers to choose everything about their ring from the shape of the stone, to the size of the stone, to the carat weight.
First, you would choose the shape of stone that they want. The choices are as followed: Asscher, cushion, emerald, heart, marquise, oval, pear, princess, radiant, and round. Whether you are looking for a more traditional cut like an oval or pear cut, or you are looking for a more trendy diamond stone shape like a heart shaped diamond, it is easy to customise the perfect diamond ring for your needs.
Second, you choose the type of metal they would like for their ring to be made from. The choices are 18 carat yellow gold, 18 carat white gold, or platinum. At the bottom right hand of the screen is a chart of diamonds that match your chosen criteria. The chart shows the shape, colour, clarity, cut, certification, and price. When you click the stone you want, at the bottom of the screen you can see the total cost of the ring including the diamond and VAT to give you an idea of how much you will spend to get the ring you want. You can even choose to finance the ring and make monthly payments.
The final step of the process is to select the size of the ring and checkout. Designing your own ring is an easy process with the design your own ring feature on Diamond Rocks. .... |
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Diamond Rocks has some interesting information available on their site including a video on how a diamond ring is made. There is also an information centre which covers just about everything you would like to know about diamonds. The information centre contains helpful information for those who want to buy diamond or other gemstone jewellery.
Have you ever wondered how a diamond ring is made? The making of a diamond ring starts with a platinum wire. The wire is turned and shaped into a round shank. Then, the claws are made from four strips. Next, the claws are attached to the shank. Of course there is much more involved in the process of creating a beautiful piece of diamond jewellery. You can watch the complete video by clicking here. The video is beautifully done and very interesting.
There is also an information centre on Diamond Rocks that is full of information about diamonds and other gemstones. This information centre is a good place for shoppers to look if they are interested in learning more about diamonds or other gemstones before they buy. There are more than 100 articles about everything from precious metals to eternity rings to diamond engagement rings.
Other things on the information centre that are very helpful are the guides on the four Cs of diamonds. The four Cs are the colour, cut, clarity, and carat weight and they should be a top consideration. With the information contained in the information centre, customers can find out what they need to know to make an informed buying decision. .... |
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The purchase of the engagement ring is probably one of the toughest decisions any man will have to make in his life. Certainly if you are in the market for a diamond engagement ring, you want to make sure you completely understand what you are going to be looking for before you begin the search. There is a lot of information that you can gather about purchasing engagement rings, but the first thing you should do is set yourself a budget, and don’t let anyone talk you into buying something you can’t afford.
While you may have heard that the traditional buying price for an engagement ring should be at least two and half months worth of your salary, you want to make sure you can afford that much money right now. One thing that many couples have been doing lately is investing in a less expensive engagement ring up front in order for them to buy a higher quality matching wedding band set, which is something that will benefit both the man and the woman. No matter what you decide on you want to make sure you are buying an engagement ring that you can afford and won’t break the bank or have you making monthly payments that will have ill-affects on your quality of life once you are actually married. Next we will talk about how your bride-to-be can help with the decision making process. .... |
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There is a lot of effort and pressure to find the perfect engagement ring. Depending on how long a couple has been together the man may not have a clue what his soon to be wife likes or dislikes when it comes to diamond jewellery. If you find yourself in this situation you could always talk with her friends, her siblings, even her mother or any other woman who may be interesting in helping you pick out the perfect engagement ring.
If the engagement isn’t going to be a surprise, it would be a great idea to take your fiancé with your when you are shopping for your engagement ring. There are many quality engagement rings you can find online, so window shopping online will give you a really good starting point and will also allow you to do some research on the four C’s of diamonds and what you should expect to pay for a certain quality stone. Also, you will have to take into account what type of metal you will want.
Traditionally a lot of diamond engagement rings are set in white gold or yellow gold, but platinum is really growing in popularity over the past several years. But the thing about platinum is it’s really expensive when compared to a quality 14k white gold engagement ring. These are just a few things you will need to consider. Check out our huge selection of quality diamond engagement rings online, we even offer our clients the ability to design their own engagement ring online! .... |
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Whilst everyone knows that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, would there be an occasion when buying a piece of diamond jewellery would be too much of a gift? Many women may not feel so but it really would depend on the type of occasion you would be buying the jewellery gift for. There are many different pieces of diamond jewellery on the market today including diamond earrings, diamond pendants, diamond bracelets, and much more as well as many pieces of gemstone jewellery that would be equally as special. For occasions that may not be so formal, you may want to consider purchasing an affordable yet elegant piece of gemstone jewellery over a piece of diamond jewellery.
Again there are many occasions where we might find ourselves searching for an elegant gift to give for our friends or family members and we’re not sure what the appropriate gift would be for that occasion. For occasions like birthday’s, anniversaries, and certain holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas you may want to stick with diamond jewellery here, especially if you’re buying for your spouse. If the occasion may be a little less formal, perhaps a graduation, achievement at work (job promotion), or a less celebrated holiday (Mother’s Day or Father’s Day), you may want to consider buying gemstone jewellery instead. .... |
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When you are looking to buy an affordable diamond ring online there will be several things you can look for to help you make the decision an easy and wise one. The fact that so many people have now turned to the internet to buy their diamond jewellery shows the level of trust and confidence people now have in buying diamonds online. No longer are people worried about buying fake diamonds or lesser quality diamonds online as they may have been in the past.
The first thing you will want to make sure you do before you start browsing for diamond rings online would be to set yourself a budget that it both reasonable and practical for the type of diamond you’re looking for. Don’t set out to find an amazing deal on a 2 carat nearly flawless diamond ring that would have a price tag of less than £1,000 because you simply will not be able to find that online or in a traditional brick and mortar retail store. There are many great deals to be had for diamond jewellery online, just understand what’s a good deal and what’s not. If it seems too good to be true, remember it usually is so shop accordingly and buy from reputable dealers only. Be sure to check out our new selection of 365 diamond rings online! .... |
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Coming up in September of this year, the V & A Museum which is located here in London will be hosting a large scale exhibition of some of the finest pieces of pearl jewellery, pearl art objects, and individual pieces of pearls.
There will be over 200 pieces of pearls which will have historical value, including artwork, objects, and jewellery that the public hasn’t seen in many years. One of these pieces includes the Rosebery tiara (pictured) which was originally created by Gerrad which showcases drop pearls and a natural bouton.
The title of the exhibition will be “Pearls” with the museum promising that the showcase will have an “extraordinary variety of colour and shape of natural and cultured pearls”. The museum went on to state that they will show the public in the exhibition how pearls were used over the past centuries in both Eastern and Western cultures as a symbol of both wealth and status.
It will go into detail on several different pearl processes along with the history of fishing for pearls. There will be pearls from ancient Rome on display dating all the way back to the 1st Century AD through pearls created in the past couple of years. There will also be pearls from the Renaissance period as well as pearls that belonged to some of the most noteworthy people throughout Europe in many different time periods. The Pearls display will begin on 21 September 2013 and last through 19 January 2014. .... |
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Following in her mother’s footsteps, Tamara Ecclestone has been one busy woman as she has been doing some photo shoots for a magazine cover which was released late last week. Ecclestone who is the famous 28 year old heiress fills the cover of the May issue for the magazine covered in diamonds. That’s right, she is covered in diamonds as she lies on top of a diamond scattered image of the famous Playboy Bunny. It seems that she her body covered in stunning diamonds. She has a huge diamond that she is holding in her hands. It seems that the only other thing this fashion bomb has decided to wear besides diamonds at the photo shoot was a pair of sky high metallic heel shoes.
In the May issue of Playboy there is an eight page pictorial spread which includes several pictures of Tamara wearing other pieces of jewellery as well. Other items that Tamara seemed to be wearing were a towel which she had wrapped around her head along with accessories like a retro cigarette holder.
Ecclestone knows how to stay in the headlines as she is getting closer and closer to her wedding day. Maybe she will get to keep some of the diamonds that she was pictured with on the issue of the magazine. Probably not, but she is definitely wealthy enough to buy her own. .... |
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A few days ago it was reported by Petra Diamonds that they were able to recover a stunning, high quality top colour 25.5 carat blue diamond from the company’s owned Cullinan mine which is located in South Africa. This was not the first stunning blue diamond that was found in the Cullinan mine since Petra has purchased the rights to the mine from De Beers back in 2008.
There was also a stunning 27 carat rough blue diamond that was unearthed which happened to produce a 7 carat fancy vivid internally flawless polished blue diamond which eventually ended up selling for an astonishing $9.5 million which was right at $1.35 million per a carat back in 2009 through Sotheby’s auction. Also recovered from the same mine was a larger 39 carat blue diamond which sold for almost $9 million.
Currently Petra Diamond is implementing plans to begin to make an expansion at the Cullinan mine with the hopes to expand production over the next several years. Last year the mine was able to produce about 870,000 carats of diamonds but the hopes with the new expansions would be to see the mine produce about 5 million carats of diamond per a year by the end of 2019. .... |
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Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale held yesterday was able to have one of its biggest days as they were able to sell a 75 carat pear shaped diamond for over $14 million. The new record setting diamond sold for more than any other white diamond in the Americas. The estimated value that was set for the unnamed diamond was at $12 million, but since it was one of the few D coloured diamonds that was over 50 carats in weight being sold through an auction over the past several decades it’s no wonder that the diamond sold for almost an 18% increase than what the estimated pre sale value was set at.
Lisa Hubbard, the chairman of the North and South America Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division stated that the 74.79 carat diamond drew a huge demand at the auction which shows how strong the interest for white diamonds is in the market right now. This particular diamond was acquired over 12 years ago for $4.3 million. As for the Magnificent Jewels sale that took place at Sotheby’s New York yesterday, it was the highest sales numbers the auction has seen during a spring auction ever, totaling $53.5 million in jewels sold with over 82% of the lots selling. .... |
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More than 2,000 guests were in attendance for Baroness Thatcher’s funeral this morning. Royalty were part of the guests in attendance as well. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were there as well as Sarah, Duchess of York. Katherine Jenkins, Joan Collins, and Dame Shirley Bassey were also there.
Many of the female guests wore simple hats and pearls. The Queen wore a pair of pearl earrings and a pearl necklace. Katherine Jenkins wore a black blazer over a black dress, black stilettos, and a hat that had lace details. She also wore a pair of diamond stud earrings. There were more than 700 soldiers, air force personnel, and sailors who lined the route. There were 4,000 police officers who were on duty for the funeral.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip spoke with the grieving Thatcher family after the funeral. It was reported that the family of Lady Thatcher, Sir Mark and Carol, had already led a private service for the family. Lady Thatcher will be cremated and her ashes will be buried with those of her late husband Sir Denis. .... |
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Christie’s New York Spring Magnificent Jewels auction was held this past Tuesday and as expected, the 34.65 fancy intense pink cushion cut diamond sold for a record setting $39.3 million for the auction house. The previous Christie’s record was the sale of the Wittelsbach Diamond which sold for a little over $24 million back in December of 2008.
The Princie Diamond was unearthed in the ancient mines of Golconda which are located in South Central India. The total sale price of the fancy pink diamond sold for an amazing per carat cost of a little over $1.1 million which also happened to set a record for any diamond that was mined from the Golconda mine.
The auction was a global event as there were bidders from all across the world trying to get the pink diamond for themselves with the winning bidder, according to the auction house, being an anonymous collector who was bidding over the phone. This of course is not the first time that the type IIa pink diamond was offered in an auction. Back in 1960 it was auctioned as “Property of a Gentleman” and was purchased by Van Cleef & Arpels London branch for only £46,000. This was not the only diamond that sold that evening as there were a total of 290 jewels sold for total sales of $81.35 million. .... |
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Those who enjoy living the life of luxury (or should I say those who can afford to live the life of luxury) will be able to enjoy a new cocktail drink that has recently been created to help celebrate the White Barn Inn 40th anniversary.
This highly over the top lavish concoction is created with St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Hangar One Vodka, pomegranate, fresh grapefruit juice, rosewater, and of course what else but a stunning 4 carat red ruby! All for the simple price tag of $40,000 you will be able to have a one of kind cocktail drink that will include a genuine red ruby gemstone sinking at that bottom of your martini glass.
So if you are looking for something other than diamonds in your drink you can go to the White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine to help celebrate their 40 years of being in business. The idea probably came from the founder of the establishment who often referred to the Inn as a “precious gem,” so to mark its 4 decades of offering luxury and peace to their patrons from around the world, they are giving away a precious gem.
The Inn is hoping that they will be able to sell at least two of the drinks as they are currently awaiting the arrival of the cocktail stone, which is said to arrive sometime next month with the drink becoming available on the menu in June. So tell us what you think about this unique concoction, if you could afford it would you order one just for fun? .... |
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For those who are looking for exceptional pieces of diamond jewellery or loose diamonds, there is no time like the present as many of the top auction houses around the world have offered up some of the most unique and exceptional diamonds available on the market today. The last place to have one of these special diamonds up for auction was held in Hong Kong as there was a record-breaking sale of a stunning round brilliant cut diamond.
The stone came in weighing just over 28 carats total and was sold for an astonishing £4.5m which set a new record for price per carat at the auction. The diamond itself is a D coloured internally flawless stone that was sold by Sotheby’s auction during their Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale that was held on the 8th of April.
The diamond was also accompanied with a report from the GIA that was created in February which is called the diamond, “excellent cut, polish, and symmetry”. The report went on to state the diamond is classified as a Type IIa diamond and is said to be the most chemically pure diamond which is usually creates a splendid optical transparency. Now the question is how long will this new record hold up as later on this week, Sotheby’s will be auctioning off a 75 carat pear shaped diamond that has the claim as being the world’s most valuable diamond ever! .... |
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Are you looking for the latest and most expensive accessory for Apples iPhone 5? Well, it has finally arrived and in major fashion must I say. The Liverpool based Stuart Huges has created the world’s most expensive iPhone 5 with their latest overhauled edition which we have included a picture of here.
Now the specifications on this iPhone 5 are probably not one you would commonly find on the market today. First, it starts with a completely renovated body which is made from a solid gold piece and was done by hand. Next you have a stunning, single flawless deep cut black diamond that is placed at the centre of the phone which weighs a total of 26 carats. How would you like to have that for your centre button?
It doesn’t stop there either for Stuart Huges as there is a total of 600 flawless white diamonds that goes around the diamond casing which surrounds the phone. The Apple logo is crafted in solid gold and is adorned with over 50 diamonds as well. The total weight of the gold case is an amazing 135 grams of pure 24 karat gold and the screen is ingrained with sapphire glass. The total cost of creating such a stunning piece of artwork is $15 million with the owner being a Chinese businessman who owned the centre piece black diamond for quite some time now. .... |
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Pippa Middleton was recently attending a wedding of some Scottish aristocrats recently and she looked absolutely gorgeous. She wore a fake fur stole and a form fitting dress for her friend’s wedding. Her high-necked dress had an interesting pattern and was accessorised with a purple winter bonnet and a purple clutch. The dress fit Pippa’s athletic frame just right. When the wind whipped Middleton’s dress up around her athletic legs, she had nothing to be ashamed about. She wore minimal diamond jewellery except for a pair of earrings which could only be seen when the wind blew her hair away from her ears.
Middleton was in Aberdeenshire for the wedding of Abi Elphinstone and Edmund Salvensen. She went without her boyfriend, Nico Jackson. She and Nico have been rumoured to have been dating since they met on a ski trip this year. Instead, she went with her friend George Percy. George is the son of the Duke of Northumberland.
Pippa Middleton, the party planner who is now an author, has recently started a column in Waitrose magazine called Pippa’s Friday Night Feasts. Middleton apparently keeps pretty busy as she also runs her own online magazine called Party Times. This magazine is an offshoot of her family’s business. .... |
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If you are tired of the same jewellery, you may be interested in this article about a necklace made from amber. When you think of amber, it may draw memories of grade school when you may have gotten to hold a piece of amber that had a bug trapped inside of it. The interesting thing is that the amber necklace which is going up for auction is going made from that type of amber, complete with bugs embedded in it. Each of the forty amber beads has a type of spider, ant, or mosquito. Each bead has an ancient bug trapped forever in resin that has been fossilized.
The necklace is owned by a private collector. Along with the necklace going up for auction is a chart that explains what insects are found in each stone. The auction is set to go on at Lawrences Fine Art Auctioneers in Crewkerne, Somerset. The insects seen in this necklace were found in the La Toca mine in the Dominican Republic. It is believed that the necklace will fetch up to £10,000. The auction is set to take place on April 23, 25, and 26th. Before you go out and buy a gift like an amber necklace for that special woman in your life, make sure she likes that kind of thing. You can’t go wrong with a beautiful piece of diamond jewellery, though. .... |
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