|
|
Judith Leiber handbags, well-known for their unique extravagant designs and craftsmanship reminiscent of high-end diamond jewellery, have never failed to impress modern fashionistas. Now the American luxury handbags brand is presenting you its two recent creations.
Extraordinary in quality and craftsmanship these are two minaudières designed in the shape of a ladybug. The Ladybug minaudière showcases .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Yesterday, June 15, New York saw a dazzling array of diamond jewellery go under the hammer at Christie's Important Jewels sale.
Leading this extravaganza of sparking jewels was a tremendous 46.51ct oval-cut diamond, flanked on either side by pear-shaped diamonds of approximately 1 and 1.01 carats, and set in a platinum band. The stunning diamond ring fetched a whopping $4.2 million against the high-end pre-sale estimate .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Gameplan Concepts, a California-based jewellery company destined to commemorate NBA legends in the form of diamond jewellery, has rolled out its latest pieces to pay a tribute to Los Angeles Lakers.
The new piece of jewellery to appear at Traditional Jewelers with stores in Newport Beach and Malibu, will be a diamond pendant, featuring the Los Angeles Lakers logo made of 18ct gold set with diamonds. .... |
|
|
|
|
|
If you are a born rich person, who's been spoiled with luxury and indulgence since childhood, you may be accustomed to having diamond jewellery incorporated in every single thing that you own. To help you maximise the bling in your life, Camael Diamonds has put on sale the world's most extravagant iPad.
Camael Diamonds, the company that produces the "ultimate luxury range of exclusive diamond-encrust .... |
|
|
|
|
|
A pair of diamond earrings designed by Nirav Modis went under the hammer for over $1.38 million at a recent Christie’s jewellery auction in Hong Kong. But what makes them so pricey?
Third-generation diamond jeweller from India, Nirav Modi, is well-known for his one-of-a-kind style in creating jewellery pieces set with white and [Read More] |
-->
|
|
|
|
|
Sharing one's Facebook address has never been easier or quicker. Today you can buy a unique pendant which will be imparting your Facebook ID to everyone else for you.
PhotoScribe Technologies, a New York-based company that manufactures laser systems designed exclusively for gemstone inscription, has rolled out a line of social media jewellery which will be showcased at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas jewellery exhibition. The .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Former model and Bond girl, Joanna Lumley has modelled a breathtaking gold and diamond necklace, which will be auctioned off to raise money for the Born Free Foundation, which saves endangered tigers.
Arden supporter of a number of charities and animal welfare groups, Joanna Lumley, the legendary English actress has appealed to her modelling background by participating in a photo session wearing the extravagant, jaw-dropping Shere Khan Necklace. Named after Kipling's famous feline .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Thousands of bling lovers, fashionistas & professional jewellers are itching to flock to the UK's capital, as London Jewellery Week 2011 – one of the world's most grandiose parade of jewels – returns to the city next week.
Held from June 6 through June 12, the week is packed with events including open workshops, fashion shows, new collection launches, champagne receptions, seminars and showcase events of London's emergin .... |
|
|
|
|
|
The Santa Fe police, New Mexico, USA, has kept a 3ct diamond ring in a vault for over three years, but now the stunning sparkler is going to be auctioned off, unless its rightful owner claims for it in the next few weeks.
The police seized the three-carat stunner worth $30k when a couple was trying to sell it for $500 in a local jewellery store, which instantly aroused suspicions in the mind of manag .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Privately owned SpaceWed company & the largest Polish jewellery company, Apart, have launched an exclusive Space Wedding Rings line by actually sending a pack of diamond rings into the outer space. The event itself marks the 50th anniversary of space travel.
50 years ago, USSR cosmonaut Yuriy Gagarin flew around the Earth and became the first man to travel in space. To celebrate the spe .... |
|
|
|
|
|
If you're attending the GIA Symposium 2011, the premier event in gemology of the year, apart from getting the invaluable knowledge of the newest ideas and innovations in the field, you will also be treated to the display of numerous gemstones, diamond jewellery and sculptures.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Gemological Institute of America, the symposium is held on May 29-30 at GIA world headquarters in Carlsb .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Following its $78 million jewellery auction in Geneva last week, Christie's is delighted to announce highlights of its upcoming auction, which is expected to top $8 million.
Crowning the spring season of Christie's major jewellery auctions around the globe, the “Important Jewels” sale, held on June 14, 2011 in New York, will offer 120 items, encompassing a variety of coloured and colourless diamonds, rare gems and signat .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Winner of the UK Luxury Jewellery award, David Marshall, is set to gift the world with three new collections this year.
One of Britain's premier jewellery designers haven't yet disclosed the dates fixed for the launch, but said that the three collections will be unveiled in the course of the year. The three collections will be a tribute to nature, the sea, in particular, and the designer's family. David wants to dedicate .... |
|
|
|
|
|
The Magnificent & Noble Jewels sale, held semi-annually by Sotheby's, boasted a wide array of exquisite diamond jewellery along with rare period pieces and over-the-top expensive fancy colour diamonds.
The grand auction, that took place on May 17 in Geneva, had two star lots – a large .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Iris Apfel, one of the most-loved fashion icons in New York, who's 88 years old, has announced her intentions to launch her own jewellery collection in September this year.
The world's most stylish octogenarian is nicknamed "Rara Avis" (Rare Bird) in the fashion world, and indeed her taste in clothes is quite rare in its flamboyant elegance. Although Iris has already had an exhibition dedicated to h .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Following its debut in the NBA-inspired jewellery, California-based Gameplan Concepts has come out with another round of jewellery pieces, dedicated to 30 iconic NBA teams.
The marketing campaign is carried out in collaboration with Alberts Diamond Jewelry, who is one of the most respected jewellers in the country. Monty Abramov, Creative Director for Gameplan Concepts, .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Girard-Perregaux, a high-end Swiss watch manufacturer, known to draw its inspiration at the uncanny intersection of jewellery and watch making, has come out with a new luxury timepiece – the Cat’s Eye Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie watch.
Always pushing women into the desperate state of “I want it so badly”, the brand is out with its new luxury female watch. Its case is made from white gold set with 155 baguette-cut diamon .... |
|
|
|
|
|
In celebration of their 2010 WNBA Championship, the Seattle Storm, a professional WNBA team, are receiving their hard-earned commemorative bling – stunning diamond rings.
For the online jeweller it was the first opportunity to create a championship ring for a professional sports team. Named "The Arena", it is made from white gold and set with exquisite diamonds. The face of the ring fea .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Montblanc, a German manufacturer of luxury writing instruments, watches and jewellery, has produced a series of outstanding limited edition pens over the years. Of all of the company's stationery creations, the MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Royal LeGrand is the most extraordinary and expensive pen, and it is going on sale at Bonhams & Butterfields, on May 23, in Los Angeles.
Taking things up a no .... |
|
|
|
|
|
A collection of stunning diamond jewellery with a rich history as it belonged to Marie Aline Griffith, – a former American World War II spy, who married to become Spanish Countess Aline de Romanones – will be up for grabs at Sotheby's auction in Geneva on May 17.
Marie Aline Griffith lived an exciting life full of adventure. Being an American spy, Griffith became a Spanish aristocrat through marriage .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Hollywood actress Kate Hudson, who's recently scored a huge engagement ring from Muse lead singer Matt Bellamy, is now joining forces with Chrome Hearts to launch a new collection of diamond jewellery.
Co-founder of Chrome Hearts, Laurie Lynn Stark, happens to be Kate's close friend, and the actress said that the inspiration for this jewellery project was drawn from the fantastic times the two friend .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Piaget, a renowned Swiss luxury watch & jewellery maker has signed on Hollywood star Jessica Alba to be the new face and brand ambassador of its Possession jewellery line.
Already a mother of one, Jessica Alba is pregnant again, and she has just turned 30! But none of these facts are making her look less hot, and Piaget knew that when they were picking a face to represent and market their new Possess .... |
|
|
|
|
|
The royal wedding mania is reaching its peak, with Debenhams putting on sale a £6 replica of Kate Middleton's engagement ring and two designers creating a silver and topaz pendant for the toyal-to-be.
Well-known British retailer, Debenhams, is now offering a replica of Kate Middleton's sapphire and diamond engagement ring, though showcased alongside costume jewellery, as it's priced at as much .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Although it's well past Valentine's Day, the star lot at the upcoming jewellery auction by Christie's is going to be an incredibly large heart-shaped diamond.
Christie's regular Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale (May 18) will see plenty of the finest jewellery pieces go under the hammer. But of all the jewels offered in the sale one stands out magnificently from the rest. And it has every reason to, as .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Renowned British jeweller, Mo Eden, well-known for designing bespoke diamond jewellery for the world's elite, has revealed its passion for horology by creating a diamond ring watch.
Ring watches have been around for quite a while, but they still never fail to cast a spell of fascination even over the most progressive fashionista. In order to create this haute joaillerie ring watch, Mo Eden employs th .... |
|
|
|
|
|
A diamond ring featuring an extremely rare and large fancy pink diamond will be offered at Sotheby’s Magnificent & Noble Jewels sale, on May 17 in Geneva.
Featuring a classic emerald cut, the diamond must be highly sought-after as that's a very unusual cut for fancy coloured diamonds. Although, despite its cut, the diamond is an instant stunner as it weighs a whopping total of 10.99 car .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Among loads of dazzling diamond jewellery offered at an upcoming Sotheby's auction, one piece is set to outshine the rest with its royal opulence and splendour. The bold jewel is a $10 million emerald & diamond tiara, claimed to be the most valuable of its kind to have appeared at an action over the last 30 years.
Are you intrigued? Then come to Geneva on May 17 and bid for the gorgeous tiara at Soth .... |
|
|
|
|
|
The long-awaited Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale went by last week, bringing in a total of $31.8 million revenue. Although, sadly enough for the auction house, their much-hyped star lot – a 10.09ct Fancy Vivid purplish-pink diamond ring, estimated between $12 million to $15 million – failed to attract a buyer.
The rare purple-pink diamond was supposed to highlight the aucti .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Women love high-end diamond jewellery, and a great number of ingenious jewellers are always there to satisfy that love by creating the finest jewels, both blingy and classy. Although, there are cases when bling is overrated and thus overemphasised by the designing mind of a craftsman, resulting in the bedazzling piece, yet lacking in taste and class. This may be the case with the the Full Amazone Curvex watch for w .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Creating diamond jewellery for sports teams is nothing new at all, and Tiffany & Co. were asked to produce diamond-embellished rings to pay tribute to the San Francisco Giants who won the MLB World Series last year. The baseball stars were previously given inexpensive rings, which was met as a joke.
At the beginning of a new baseball season the team finally gets its hard-earned ring. Designed by the .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Diamond jewellery that once belonged to Pope Paul VI is going to be sold on eBay by a US jeweller.
Yes, this does sound like an overdone joke, but it's true. In 1965, Pope Paul VI donated a lavishly-jewelled cross and a diamond ring to the United Nations in order to have them actioned off to raise money for several charities. Since then the pieces have passed through a number of owners, including Ame .... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costco, the largest wholesale warehouse in the US, is selling a whopping 6.77ct diamond ring for just $1 million. The ring is a fantastic value for money as its price has been discounted down from the original $1.6 million.
Whilst better known for offering wholesale bargains on everything from toilet paper to seafood, Costco has been in the |
|
|
|
|
|
Among numerous sparkling pieces of the finest jewellery & and top-notch luxury watches, Baselworld 2011 saw an unusual exhibit – a unique crucifix made of a large black solid diamond piece.
Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring substance. They can be cut and polished into a gem, but they can't get scratched or broken – the quality that makes a diamond the king among all other gemstones. No on .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Paying a tribute to femininity, Audi has come out with a diamond-embellished vehicle that comes complete with a diamond pendant & a whole lot of other female paraphernalia.
This sparkling German hottie is a result of collaboration between Audi importer Harald A. Moller AS and famed Norwegian diamond jeweller, Thomas Heyerdahl – a craftsman behind several innovative projects in recent .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Renowned jewellery designers Ashley Morgan and Yael Designs have teamed up to create diamond jewellery collection that will benefit war-devastated Sierra Leone.
The Fall 2011 Leone Collection, designed by San Francisco-based Morgan and manufactured by Yael Designs, is comprised of rings, earrings and necklaces, embellished with conflict-free black [Read More] |
-->
|
|
|
|
|
A new sapphire & diamond ring created by the Natural Sapphire Company is styled after Kate Middleton's engagement ring and valued at $1.5 million.
The piece is indeed astonishing, as it features a VVS2-clarity, natural blue sapphire, weighing 69.35 carats, surrounded by sixteen diamonds of 8 carats in total. Retailing at over £900,000, this blue stunner is the largest natural blue sapphire rin .... |
|
|
|
|
|
A remarkable pair of diamond earrings, featuring the world's most valuable diamonds from Golconda mines, will be offered at Christie's Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Sale, held on May 31, 2011.
The pair sports 23.49ct and 23.11ct D-colour ,VVS1-clarity, Golconda diamonds, named "The Imperial Cushions". Moreover, these are type IIa diamonds which are exceptionally rare (less than 2% of .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Milla Jovovich, the famous Hollywood actress and supermodel, has been named new face of the renowned luxury watch and diamond jewellery house, Jacob & Co.
On March 29, Jacob & Co unveiled the global ambassador to participate in their latest advertising campaign “The Jacob Girl” at a cocktail reception during the BaselWorld watch and jewellery exhibition, Basel, Switzerland. Jacob Arabo, founder of th .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Pearl jewellery lovers around the world will flock to Dubai later this month, as one of the largest pearls in the world will go under the hummer at Christie's spring jewellery sale on April 20, 2011.
There is a stunning selection of high-end jewellery featured in the upcoming auction, including diamonds, gems, gold jewellery, etc., but pearls are especially valued in Dubai, as pearl diving used to be one of the major sou .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Elizabeth Taylor's devoted admirers may be able to possess a bit of the actress's legacy – her jewellery valued at £93.5 million – rumoured to be put up for auction by Christie's soon.
Legendary Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, who passed away last week at the age of .... |
|
|
|
|
|
A gorgeous £2.5 million flawless diamond ring set to lead Sotheby's jewellery auction in New York.
The New York sale of Magnificent Jewels held on April 14 by Sotheby's offers a total of 380 lots with a combined pre-sale estimate of over £16 million. Featured in the auction are an array of the finest quality jewels, including gemstones of every colour as well as period Cartier designs f .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Hublot's newest jewellery timepiece sparkles with 637 baguette diamonds.
Hublot, a Swiss company specialising in creating the world's most luxurious watches, has once again caused a stir of excitement among the visitors of the Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show 2011. Renowned for its Big Bang watch line, Hublot has to Basel a brand- .... |
|
|
|
|
|
A company called “Cherish...Me” has raised the bar of challenge for the most spoiled born rich spendthrifts, by launching an extravagant nail treatment service, which leaves your nails sparkling with real diamonds.
Whatever you add diamonds to, the pricing tends to go over the top at once. Remember [Read More] |
-->
|
|
|
|
|
The oldest diamond company in the world, Backes & Strauss, has revealed its brand-new Piccadilly Princess watch – a princess-worthy luxury timepiece encrusted with a total of 327 ideal cut diamonds.
Backes & Strauss, the legendary British jeweller and watchmaker, enjoys a worldwide renown for fusing the crafts of watchmaking and diamond-cutting to produce the ultimate jewellery timepieces, bar .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Are you a big fan of Apple gadgets such as iPads? Discover a new extravagant tablet by Stuart Hughes - the Gold History Edition of the iPad 2, encrusted with flawless diamonds.
He is back! Stuart Hughes, the Liverpool-based designer who makes his living by giving the world's best technology the most exquisite makeover. His previous works include a Diamond Rose Edition iPhone4 and the [Read More] |
-->
|
|
|
|
|
If you are an avid golfer with a thing for bling, you can now sparkle up your golf playing with an Odyssey 2-Ball golf club as it's made of 18k gold and features a total of 240 rubies and 378 diamonds.
Well-known British company, Odyssey Golf, has finally unveiled its one-of-a-kind two-ball putter set with rubies and diamonds which is going to be sold in the renowned store from London: Harrods .... |
|
|
|
|
|
A rich Chinese jewellery collector has found a great way to turn his precious jewels into a luxurious work of art, by creating a replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa with 100,000 carats of jewellery, collected over last 30 years.
Da Vinci's masterpiece from the 16th century, famed Mona Lisa, has seen its replicas in all kinds of forms and applications ranging from calendar fronts and coffee cups to motherboard compon .... |
|
|
|
|
|
An emerald and diamond necklace worth $1 million was stolen from the Zela Jeweller booth at the 32nd Istanbul Jewellery Expo on Friday, March 18, reports the Turkish Cihan news agency.
Security camera revealed a group of seven thieves, including two women, who worked together to distract the security staff, provide cover and nick the necklace from the display case. However, police e .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Carbon Fibre and Diamond Necklace, created by Canadian designer Elsa Smith, won this year's red dot design award, the world's most well known product design prize .
The red dot design award is a coveted international product design prize intended to honour outstanding design quality and rend setters. This year the highest recognition from the world of design was received by Elsa Smi .... |
|
|
|
|
|
Over three hundred lots of diamond jewellery and luxury watches bought with stolen money will be auctioned off in Milwaukee by the U.S. Marshals Service tomorrow, March 19.
he sparkling assets belonged to Sujata Sachdeva, the former Koss Corp. vice president of finance, who embezzled $34 million from the headphones company. And whilst the bling loving vice president of finance is serving an 11-year s .... |
|
|
|
