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Stauer Jewelry Sees Decline in Diamond Trend, Predicts Colored Gemstones for 2012

2012-01-09T22:40:00.000-08:00

AFRICAN TANZANITE, MANDARIN GARNET, SIBERIAN EMERALDS AVAILABLE UNDER $250

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The hottest new jewelry trend for 2012 has nothing to do with diamonds, which is good news for retailers and mid-market customers who can't keep up with the rising costs of diamonds and have watched the price of the famous stone skyrocket 40% in recent years. Leading catalog and online jewelry company Stauer (www.Stauer.com) forecasts that while gold and silver prices continue to break records, an up-and-coming pack of exotic colored gemstones have arrived on the scene, offering incredible value to consumers.

While diamonds have dominated for more than 100 years, today's economy demands a wallet-friendly alternative. Stauer achieves this through a unique business strategy-- buy more to get a price that other jewelers can't touch. Stauer buys these better quality gemstones one million at a time.

"Last year we purchased over a million carats of garnet," said Mike Bisceglia, president of Stauer. "That's in addition to more than 8 million carats of emeralds, rubies and sapphires purchased in recent years."

His mantra has helped Stauer become one of the largest sellers of classically popular precious gems. This strategy has also led to the surprising success of lesser-known gems. Unique color and affordability have combined to create a string of large-carat bestsellers that not even Bisceglia could have predicted.

Recent standouts for Stauer, all under $250, include:

2-Carat African Tanzanite Ring (found only one place on the planet)
6-Carat Helenite Necklace (made from volcanic dust from Mount St. Helens)
2-Carat Spessartite and Mandarin Garnet Ring (exceptional orange hues found nowhere else)
2 1/2-Carat Romanova Chrome Diopside Ring (aka "Siberian Emeralds")

"People expect to pay thousands for large carat stones with this much color," Bisceglia continued. "The truth is there are fantastic bargains for people willing to shop off the beaten path."

Instead of rubies, opt for the rich reds of Bohemian garnet, treasured by European royals for centuries. The same gorgeous green of gem-quality emeralds can be found in the peridot stones once coveted by Cleopatra. And, brilliant sapphire blues get a run for their money in the face of an expertly-cut London Blue topaz.

Founded in 2005, Stauer is one of the largest direct retailers of jewelry, watches and accessories in the United States with annualized sales over $200 million.

2010-05-23T15:51:00.000-07:00

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Diamond Jewelry

2010-01-30T23:02:00.000-08:00

Diamond jewellery made of pearls, gemstones, diamond studs, solitaries and loose diamonds, all bring out the elegance, style and beauty of the jewellery. In our Diamond jewellery section we have Diamond Earnings, Diamond Necklace, Diamond Bracelet, Diamond Pendant, Diamond Bangles etc. A beautiful pair of earrings is a wonderful accessory to flaunt and when doubled with a gorgeous diamond necklace, it makes investing in that piece of jewellery all the more worthwhile.

Diamond Fashion Pendants A beautiful jewelry piece that is hung through chain and studded with diamond is a diamond pendant. More Diamond Pendants...
1 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Solitaire Stud Pendant Price: AU $ 3688	0.09 Carat 14 Kt Yellow Gold Trilogy Pendant Price: AU $ 397	0.05 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Fashion Pendant Price: AU $ 313

Diamond Designer Earrings A designer accessory that add to your ear look more beautiful covered by a diamond studded earring. More Diamond Earrings...
1 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Hoops & Omega Price: AU $ 1223	2 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Solitaire Stud Earrings Price: AU $ 8753	0.54 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Fashion Earrings Price: AU $ 728

Diamond Necklace An elegant chain that is studded with diamonds allover that encircles your neck is called necklace. More Diamond Necklace...
1 1/2 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Fashion Necklace Price: AU $ 2536	0.90 Carat 14 Kt Yellow Gold Fashion Necklace Price: AU $ 1739	0.65 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Fashion Necklace Price: AU $ 1975

Diamond Bracelet Encircled with studded diamonds that has a rigid flow over your wrist is called diamond bracelet. More Diamond Bracelet...
4.00 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Tennis Bracelets Price: AU $ 3639	2.50 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Tennis Bracelets Price: AU $ 2452	4.68 Carat 14 Kt White Gold Fashion Bracelets Price: AU $ 4736

Talking about Diamond Bracelets, we cannot imagine one without precious stones which add colour to it. A diamond pendant is a unique piece of jewellery and is eye catching. Whereas, diamond bangles are glittering pieces of jewellery worn around the hands by women who want to add a touch of fashion to their style. Diamond Jewellery such as bangles, drop earnings, bracelets, wraps, bands, sets, pendants, rings, necklaces are perfect accessories for enhancing the beauty of a person and when added with precious stones like pearls and sapphires, it becomes a striking combination.

Pearl Jewelry-the Latest Fashion

2010-01-26T00:10:00.000-08:00

By: Jerven Lee

Jewellery is the spelling that is used in British English and when it comes to American the spelling is little different and it is Jewelry. It is a personal adornment item like necklace, brooch, ring or bracelet worn by a person. Generally they are being made from precious metals. It is not necessary that they are being made only from precious metals other materials are also used at times. People prefer them because of their geometric, artistic, symbolic or other designs.

People wear them because it is the means of displaying wealth in various societies. In the ancient era people used to store wealth in the form of jewelry. It is due to this reason it is stored as currency. In the past people used them for trading goods as well. At that time it was being used as currency. In the recent era also people are flaunting them in rituals and in weddings as a symbol of their richness.

If it comes to woman then there is no need to answer how much craze they are having for precious things. It is considered to be womens best friend. They go mad when it comes to precious items. They are so fond of ornaments that they are never satisfied with what they have when it comes to precious things. They love to buy more and more of them. Some females are so fond of them that they can go to any extent to buy them.

Ask a woman what is gift that you would like to have on your birthday or anniversary?
The answer will come within no time and it will be jewelry. Womens are the huge potential buyer and this is the reason why many advertisements related to ornaments are being targeted on women.

Jewelry is a large term and there are available in many types in the markets such as artificial, diamond, silver, gold, platinum, and pearls.

Pearl jewelry is getting very popular now a days. Pearl is the birthstone for the people who are having their birthdays in the month of June. It is the anniversary gemstone especially for the third and thirtieth year of wedding. Pearls have been largely used in crowns, temples and clothing. They were the favorite stone of Cleopatra. Pearls are available in many colors from white to black. Higher the orient or luster, more valuable it becomes. They are considered to be the best gift for girls. It is due to this reason girls prefer pearls in their wedding as well and a new range of pearl is available in the market by the name of bridal pearl jewelry. Large number of girls in there wedding are buying this fashionable pearl jewelry. It is considered as fashion jewelry. It is not only popular among girls but among womens also. So what are you looking for just go and purchase these fashionable pearls and look stylish.

Finding Diamond Necklaces By Kate Adams

2010-01-18T04:05:00.000-08:00

Mostly mined in places such as Africa, Canada and the United States, diamonds have become very famous to the world as the hardest gem that could never be cut - unless it is with the use of another diamond, of course. Diamonds are that hard and that makes attractive that way because it can last long compared with other gems and stones. As further proof of that, diamond necklaces are also one of the most popular products that are in-demand when it comes to those who are looking forward to give a meaningful gift for their loved ones.

Diamond necklaces come in all sizes and shapes so if you're thinking of buying a lasting gift for your girlfriend, your wife or even your mother, be assured that there are many appropriate designs and styles that you can choose from. There are also different cuts such as the round, triangle, square, rectangle, heart-shaped and the traditional diamond-shaped cut. If you are purchasing from your local jewelry stores, you can simply make a choice from those that are in their selections. Otherwise, you might want to get in touch with professional diamond cutters who allow you to be more in control when it comes to the actual products. You could ask them to customize a particular piece of jewelry for you so you can have the style that you personally have in mind just in case the stores do not carry them.

Now to make sure that the diamond you get is of a high quality, there are several reminders that you should keep in mind. First of all, you should check the color of the diamond necklaces very carefully. With regards to the color, don't be deceived to think that the indication of a quality diamond is that it should have a clear color. For those who are unaware, there are various diamonds that are also available in red and in other colors.

Browse online and you can search for more helpful ideas so you can make the best choices when it comes to diamond necklaces. Actually, the same thing also goes for diamond baby shoe necklaces that have intricately-designed baby shoe designs. Mostly, such diamond baby shoe necklaces are being given to new mothers to somehow serve as a meaningful remembrance for a new born baby.

To see examples of diamond baby shoe necklaces, you can also use the internet and try to go through various galleries and selections displayed in various websites. Yes, there are a lot of online shops that allow you to purchase diamond necklaces and diamond baby shoe necklaces so if you will try to do an extensive research; it's even possible to find the websites that offer these pieces of jewelry for a good price. With that, you will manage to get the best deals for diamond necklaces and diamond baby shoe necklaces without having to overspend for it at all.

Gold Diamond Necklace

2010-01-06T17:40:00.000-08:00

Written by Bella Mclaine

Friday, 05 December 2008

Necklace is that admiring and divine beauty that everyone will like to have it. And generally, necklaces and gold & silver ornaments is seen in jewelry shop. There are different types of necklaces made up of gold, pearl, diamond, and silver. The dainty features of diamond necklace need to be appreciated as they are valuable too. As a matter of fact, every necklace has its own beauty, but you just need to select the unique one out to differentiate from others necklaces.

The use of diamond in necklaces, rings, bangles and other ornaments can be seen from ancient culture. And for those person who does not believe, it can be evidenced in exhibition shows. At the time of bid, those diamond necklace or pearl necklace of King's and Queen acts as cynosure in all eyes. A diamond merchant by checking out the parameters of diamond necklace like clarity, carat, color and the cut estimates whether it is a stone or a diamond of high value.

The mine of diamonds is more in South Africa, Russia, India, Australia, and in few other countries. At primary stage you will find almost all stones which are then extracted and processed to make a diamond. The production of diamond is not an easy task that can be achieved within some time but it requires an expert knowledge of cutting, purifying to make the stone highly precious. Basically the more the impurities a stone contains and so it takes further time to purify it. Diamond need to undergo the process of polishing, shaping and cutting through a lot of heat & pressure. Although, diamond is highly expensive because of its uniqueness but comparatively it is traded more than silver, gold or pearl.

Diamond necklace made up of special stone is prone to have magnificent features. You can easily purchase a gold diamond necklace from a sophisticated store, where best of collection of diamond necklace is sure to tranquil your eyes. Diamond necklace is not available in any jewelry shop as they are very costly. Basically, the concept behind the price of diamond goes in this manner, the larger the dimension and more number of carats of the stone, the higher the price of a diamond will raise. Time has changed; now-a-days the diamond can be cut into so many pieces and so can be purchased by any person willing to have it. People need to fret out with money issue as it can be bought for a reasonable price and the most convenient option for all.

Purchasing of diamond or wearing diamond necklace is now become a matter of status in high societies. Even the celebrities wearing diamond necklace of higher the price, makes an attempt to come in ‘limelight' of photo shot. It has become a new vogue that everybody loves to participate.

Thus, because of unique features its value always keeps on increasing in the entire world.

Padma Lakshmi's jewelry box tells story TV host designs line of graceful items

2009-12-23T18:25:00.000-08:00

BY SAMANTHA CRITCHELL
ASSOCIATED PRESS

The inside of Padma Lakshmi's jewelry box tells a bit about the model-turned-TV host-turned-entrepreneur: There's the traditional Indian handpiece, the 85-inch Fred Leighton diamond strand necklace and the workhorse diamond stud earrings she reaches for when there's no time to think about her outfit.

Jewelry has always been a favorite item, and, over the years, she has amassed an impressive collection.

Not every piece is fancy and expensive, reflecting how real women put together their wardrobe, with a mix of high, low and everything in between, she says.

"I think most women have one or two pieces on their nightstand every night. Those are the most worthwhile purchases."

Other than the studs, Lakshmi's other go-to items are a gold-chain watch and gold hoop earrings.

The earrings come from her own line, launched earlier this year. It hits the middle range of the fine jewelry market with pieces priced between $350 and $6,000 (availably nationally at Neiman Marcus). Her specialty is matte gold in pod and bean shapes -- which the "Top Chef" host was inspired to do because she so often works with food -- dotted with subtle, colored stones.

"I wanted delicate jewelry that wouldn't upstage a woman," Lakshmi says as she tries on a series of graceful bracelets, necklaces and earrings as if it were second nature. She doesn't have to interrupt her conversation -- or even a thought -- to put on, take off or even admire any one of them.

Lakshmi was born in India, raised part-time in the United States and worked in Europe before settling in New York. Bridging Eastern and Western fashion and philosophy is a constant theme in her work.

Among her own designs, her favorites are those inspired by the Vedic notion of Navaratna, a belief that simultaneously wearing gems and stones that correspond to nine celestial planets provides the wearer with balance, serenity and well-being.

The other special things in her jewelry box were collected over time. She remembers wearing her first pair of hoops at age 6, but she says that it's her gold bangle bracelets that she imagines passing down to her children someday. (The 39-year-old is pregnant with her first child.)

She had a set of 22-karat, brushed gold bangles made for her wedding to now-ex-husband Salman Rushdie. Lakshmi says she's not much interested in flashy bling, but she added a bevel edge to the bracelets so they'd catch the light when she moved.

"Movement in jewelry," she declares, "captures sensuality."

Even more than aesthetics, though, Lakshmi says the biggest rewards are the emotions that jewelry stirs within. "Jewelry is pretty and fun, and makes the wearer feel good."

And, she adds, jewelry is a better investment than clothes. "Clothes get worn out, but jewelry is forever."

Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry Unveils New 2009 Signature Collection, Including a Rare Diamond and Sapphire Cartier Panther Brooch

2009-12-04T17:13:00.000-08:00

Tue Dec 1, 7:00 am ET

The company will be giving away a freshwater pearl necklace every three days during the month of December, in addition to a special weekly giveaway, sign in on the website.

(PRWEB) December 1, 2009 -- Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, a division of S.H. Silver Company today announced the unveiling of their new 2009 Signature collection, Wine Cellar Collection. The collection will be available for viewing at the company’s annual Open House on Thursday, December 3rd at the Menlo Park Salon and the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel Boutique from 4-9pm and throughout the month of December. Inspired by the spirit of the vintner who takes the fruit of the vine and masterfully transforms it into fine wine, the artisans of Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry transform Mother Earth’s precious metals and gemstones into exquisite creations, which entices even the most discernable collector.

To celebrate the holiday season, the company is running a wonderful promotion. When shoppers stop by the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry boutique in the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel or go to the company website and sign-in with the code HOLIDAY 09, they’re entered into the month long promotion. The company will be giving away a 64-inch Freshwater Pearl necklace every three days during the month of December along with a special weekly giveaway from Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry, Sense Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill and Kelham Vineyards. Winners will be announced on the company’s blog.

“As with all of our other past signature collections, this year’s reflects our company philosophy of creating classic, beautiful pieces, superbly crafted to be enjoyed by our discerning clientele,” said Stephen H. Silver, chairman and CEO of S.H. Silver Company. “We understand jewelry is personal and is often tied to an important celebration in one’s life and therefore, we take pride in knowing we’re associated with many wonderful memories and stories that will be passed down from generation to generation.”

Similar to the contents of a carefully assembled wine cellar, the company’s Signature Collection contains rare and brilliantly complex examples of the extraordinary art of jewelry making. Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry’s highly skilled designers and metal smiths choose only the finest ingredients in their pursuit of their unique art form, resulting in exquisite pieces.

The Wine Cellar Collection consists of the following pieces. Prices available on request.

Connoisseur’s Choice
This Cartier platinum, diamond and Burma sapphire panther brooch represents one of the most important acquisitions in our company’s nearly 30 year history. The panther brooch was part of a collection from a prominent California family. This magnificent diamond and sapphire panther is perched upon an 84.88 carat, unheated, cabochon cut Burmese sapphire. Signed Cartier 610026 with French Hallmark, accompanied by Gubelin Certificate 0910680

1. Cellar Key
a. 18kt white gold and pastel sapphire cuff bracelet, 121.10 carats total weight
b. Platinum, 18kt yellow gold, diamond and violet sapphire ring, 3.57 carat sapphire
c. 18kt white gold, diamond and tanzanite ring, 4.12 carat tanzanite
d. 18kt white gold and diamond drop earrings, princess cut diamonds,
2.05 carats total weight, F/VS, GIA Certified

2. Delicate & Complex
a. Platinum and diamond ring, 3.67 carat, emerald cut center stone, GIA Certified, flanked on either side with trillion cut diamond accent stones, 1.42 carats total weight
b. 18kt white gold and diamond drop earrings, 2.39 carats diamond total weight
c. Platinum and diamond drop earrings with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds,
3.94 carats total weight
d. Platinum and emerald cut diamond line bracelet, 21.65 carats total weight

3. Recent Vintage
“Signature Collection” hand fabricated platinum, diamond, pearl and moonstone tassel necklace, 14.19 carats diamond total weight, 10.48 carat checkerboard cut faceted moonstone, designed in house by Inga Papendieck

4. Festive Pairings
a. Silver topped gold, diamond and enamel drop earrings, 4.00 carats total weight
b. “Signature Collection” platinum, diamond and Burma ruby drop earrings, designed in house by Inga Papendieck

5. Emeralds on the Vine
Platinum, diamond and emerald necklace, 600 carats emerald total weight, 45 carats diamond total weight

6. Vineyard Chateau
“Signature Collection” hand fabricated, platinum, 22kt yellow gold and diamond Venetian bird cage pendant necklace with moonstone egg, designed in house by Inga Papendieck

7. Tuscan Sunshine
a. Platinum, 18kt yellow and white gold and yellow diamond briolette drop earrings, 55.28 carats diamond total weight, top stones are GIA Certified
b. Long necklace of white and golden south sea pearls, 146 pearls, 10-12.8mm
c. 18kt two tone, white and yellow diamond ring, 10.02 carat fancy yellow, radiant cut diamond center stone, GIA Certified

8. Rare Vintage
a. Cartier, platinum, diamond and Kashmir sapphire ring, 10.09 carat cushion cut sapphire, no heat, Kashmir origin, Gubelin Certified
b. Platinum, diamond and Ceylon sapphire ring, 28.40 carats oval sapphire, AGL Certified
c. Platinum, diamond and Burma sapphire ring, 10.25 carats cushion cut sapphire, no heat, Burma origin, AGTA Certified

9. Celebration Uncorked
a. Edwardian, platinum, 18kt yellow gold and diamond chandelier earrings, set with 144 diamonds, 3.50 carats total weight
b. Pavé set platinum and diamond solitaire ring, 1.57 carat round brilliant cut center stone, F/VS1, GIA certified
c. Custom made, platinum and diamond eternity band, 3.55 carats total weight
d. Tiffany & Co., platinum and diamond three stone ring, 2.91 carats total weight, G/VVS2
e. Pavé set, wide flexible ring band, 5.93 carats total weight

10. Blanc de Noir
a. “Signature Collection” 18kt white gold, black jade, turquoise and baguette diamond cuff bracelet, 3.98 carats total weight, designed in house by Staci May
b. “Signature Collection” 18kt white gold, diamond and onyx earrings with dragon cutout pattern on the back, designed in house by Staci May

11. Perfect Bouquet
18kt white, rose and yellow gold drop earrings with rose cut and fancy colored diamonds, 10.22 carats total weight

12. Subtle Overtones
a. 18kt yellow gold, sapphire, tourmaline and peridot cuff bracelet, 154.34 carats total gem weight
b. “Signature Collection” hand fabricated, 21kt woven yellow gold cuff bracelet, designed in house by Inga Papendieck

13. Beaujolais Blanc
a. Long necklace of white South Sea pearls, 63 round pearls, 13 – 14mm
b. “Signature Collection” 18kt white gold, diamond and sugarloaf cut emerald earrings, 3.51 carats emerald total weight set with 240 micro pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds
c. Platinum, emerald, sapphire and diamond ring, 3.65 carat old European cut diamond center stone circled by French cut emeralds and sapphires

For over 29 years Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry has married Old World attention to detail with a cosmopolitan eye on the world of fashion and design, creating jewelry of the highest quality. The diverse inventory of Edwardian, Victorian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Retro and custom designed pieces set in platinum and 18-karat gold pieces are perfect for casual everyday elegance or for when the occasion calls for black-tie glamour.

About Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry
In 1980 Stephen Silver founded S.H. Silver company Estate and Fine Jewelry and in 2009 opened the Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry boutique in the Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel. The collection features handcrafted, custom designed pieces featuring rare and extraordinary gems set in platinum and 18-karat gold. For more information please visit the company website www.stephensilverfinejewelry.com.

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Alexandra Skillman
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Sotheby’s Sells Ruby Necklace, Earrings for Record $5.8 Million

2009-11-18T19:48:00.000-08:00

By Thomas Mulier

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Sotheby’s set a record for a matching group of ruby jewelry with its sale of 19th-century ruby and diamond earrings and a necklace owned by Mary, the Duchess of Roxburghe.

The two lots were sold in Geneva yesterday for a combined price of 5.8 million Swiss francs ($5.8 million), five times the high estimate, to two Asian buyers, the auction house said in a statement on its Web site. Sotheby’s raised a total 37 million francs in the auction of jewelry, within its estimated range of 30.6 million francs to 45 million francs.

Buyers set two world records for price per carat of green diamonds and intense blue diamonds, Sotheby’s said. A 2.52-carat vivid green diamond ring sold for 3.1 million francs and a 3.17- caret intense blue diamond ring sold for 2.5 million francs.

While some unique gems are catching buyers’ interest, Sotheby’s failed to sell a 5.96-carat pear-shaped vivid blue diamond that it previously said might set a record for the price per carat paid for any diamond.

The Rapaport Diamond Trade Index fell about 19 percent in the year through October.

The current record price per carat for any diamond was set by Sotheby’s $9.5 million sale of the 7.03-carat Star of Josephine diamond in Geneva in May.

Christie’s International today is auctioning off a 62.3- carat flawless D-color pear-shaped diamond in Geneva. Christie’s expects to raise a total of 22 million francs to 30.2 million francs in the jewelry auction.

'Vivid Pink' up for sale at Christie's

2009-11-12T17:47:00.000-08:00

Hong Kong--Christie's annual Fall Sale of Magnificent Jewels will feature more than 250 gemstones and pieces of jewelry valued in excess of $33 million.

Taking place on Dec. 1 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the sale will be a showcase of important diamonds, fine colored gemstones, top jadeite jewels and signed creations from the likes of Bulgari, Cartier, Graff, Van Cleef and Arpels and Wallace Chan.

The sale will also include four magnificent jewels from an esteemed private collection, including "The Vivid Pink," a 5-carat fancy vivid-pink diamond with potentially flawless clarity set in a ring by Graff. It is estimated to fetch between $5 million and $7 million.

The collection also includes a second ring set by Graff, this one featuring a 9.03-carat oval-shaped fancy vivid-yellow diamond with VVS1 clarity, estimated between $900,000 and $1.2 million.

The remaining two items from the private collection, a 16.65-carat cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire ring by Van Cleef and Arpels, and "The Cartier Diamond Love Cuff," a custom, one-of-a-kind creation studded with high-quality diamonds, are estimated between $700,000 and $1 million, and $250,000 to $350,000, respectively.

Additional diamonds from the Magnificent Jewels sale include an unmounted, 16.99-carat brilliant-cut Type IIa diamond with D color and flawless clarity ($2.2 million-$3.2 million), as well as an 11-carat pear-shaped Type IIa diamond with D color and flawless clarity set into a pendant necklace ($800,000-$1.2 million).

Aside from The Vivid Pink, fans of colored diamonds will find a rare, rectangular-cut fancy intense-blue diamond weighing in at 3.02 carats ($940,000-$1.28 million), a 0.84-carat rectangular-shaped fancy red diamond ($250,000-$375,000), and a pair of 8.52-carat and 8.39-carat pear-shaped fancy yellow internally flawless diamond ear pendants ($400,000-$600,000).

In terms of colored gemstones, auction highlights include a 25.04-carat pear-shaped Burmese sapphire and diamond pendant necklace ($600,000-$800,000), an emerald and diamond necklace from Bulgari ($80,000-$120,000) and a ruby and diamond Art Deco bracelet by Cartier ($625,000-$1 million).

Christie's said in a media release that natural pearls and jadeite are among additional strong draws for collectors in Asia. The Magnificent Jewels sale will feature a pair of diamond and natural-pearl ear pendants from Chaumet ($230,000-$350,000), a multicolored, graduated natural-pearl necklace ($150,000-$230,000) and a rare pair of natural-pearl and diamond ear clips from Cartier ($160,000-$230,000).

The standouts among the jadeite pieces are a carved jadeite Guanyin, estimated between $1 million and $1.5 million, and a carved jadeite figure of Metteyya Buddha, commonly referred to as the "Laughing Buddha," estimated between $750,000 and $1 million.

Jewelry Design

2009-04-13T22:31:00.000-07:00

Design process is driven by the incredible variety of colorful gemstones that come from the earth, the traditional jewelry-making techniques originating with the first American jewelry designers, and current fashion trends and color combinations that are carefully researched and developed by the new product team. Trend services and other fashion resources are observed and analyzed in order to create a picture of consumer tastes for the next season. This, in conjunction with Carolyn's own innate sense of what's happening next, serves to create unique jewelry collections designed to fit consumer's current wardrobes and lifestyles. Once this information is compiled from a variety of national and international sources, Carolyn Pollack and her design team create "trend boards", including fabric patterns, textures, Pantone color chips, sketches, and stone samples.

The next step is finding the perfect natural gemstones that embody the color and style that has been so meticulously researched - not always a simple process. Genuine gemstones are sourced from around the world and go through a strict quality control process once they are in-house. Carolyn Pollack is naturally drawn to gemstones that work into the color stories and gemstone trends the design team has been immersed in during the design process. Amid the endless piles of rough material, cut cabochons and beads, certain gemstones seem to resonate and lend themselves to these new designs. Her knack for unusual color and gemstone combinations has allowed her unique jewelry designs to become collector's items for many of her devotees.

Finally, all of Carolyn's designs have a touch of the American Southwest, where she calls home. Whether it’s the inspiration for a particular combination of colors, or a certain design element, she takes the inspiration from the beautiful country that surrounds her each day. A contemporary twist is always in order, but the desert landscape that holds her heart is a major influence on this modern jewelry designer. Carolyn often incorporates traditional design elements such as Rodeo Romance's embossed floral designs reminiscent of leather tooling, and the rich tapestry of color and technique in the Inlaid Treasures collection.

Tips For Buying Wedding Ring Diamond

2009-03-03T20:17:00.000-08:00

Well, particularly your Cs. You might have heard of the all important 4 Cs of wedding ring diamonds, but you really should know them backwards and forwards before you start shelling out the bucks. The 4 Cs are cut, color, clarity and carat. First, you need to decide what is most important to you in wedding ring diamonds – is it the size of the diamond or the clarity?

Knowing what you're looking for can help make it easier to choose a diamond in the long run, because you'll have to prioritize. Flawless and perfect diamonds are rare and almost impossible to find, but you certainly can find a great diamond that is exactly what you're looking for.

For many people, the cut of wedding ring diamonds is the most important of the 4 Cs. You can have a diamond that isn't very large or clear at all, but if it's cut right, it will sparkle like the most perfect diamonds. A poor cut on a large, beautifully clear stone will make the diamond look dull and sometimes even fake, even though you've put a lot of money into it. Choosing wedding ring diamonds with a great cut can help you get the most for your money.

When purchasing wedding ring diamonds, make sure that your jeweler allows you to inspect the diamond in both natural and ultraviolet lighting. Both types of light will allow you to see imperfections more clearly than with just one type of lighting or the other. This will allow you a more complete evaluation of your diamond.

When shopping for wedding ring diamonds, ask your jeweler to let you compare diamonds of an equal weight that are graded both higher and lower than the diamond you are looking at so you can compare the sparkle, clarity and cut of the diamond to the others. Doing so lets you truly see for yourself what truly makes the diamond in question unique, especially in comparison to both superior and inferior diamonds of the same weight.

There are a number of laser and heat treatments that can be used on wedding ring diamonds to make them appear clearer, with fewer imperfections than they had originally. This can significantly weaken a diamond, but it will still look great to the naked eye. Only a written GIA certification can prove that wedding ring diamonds haven't been treated in any way and are 100% natural, so you get the best deal for your hard earned money.

Diamond Gift

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Have you ever heard of a person being called a “diamond in the rough”? Just as it takes a lot of work and faith to see the diamond in a person, it takes a great craftsman to clean and cut a diamond to make it truly a work of art.

When we go to a jewelry store to choose a diamond, we aren’t thinking about what that diamond looked like before it got there. As we go down the rows of diamonds on display, we are just in awe at how beautiful they are. How those diamonds do sparkle sitting in the case under the lights!

Although there are many men who appreciate diamonds, there is a reason why people say that diamonds are the way to a woman’s heart. There is nothing that says “I love you” like giving diamonds to that special woman in your life!

It doesn’t matter whether you are giving her a diamond for your engagement, wedding anniversary, her birthday, a holiday or just because you want to express how special she is to you. When you ask her to marry you, most likely you will give her an engagement ring with diamonds in it.

Has she ever mentioned how she saw this beautiful diamond on a television commercial that had a princess cut? Keep that in mind when you go shopping for a gift for her. Although princess cut diamonds are a little pricier than a plain round cut, they are definitely worth it! How they pick up the light!

There are even diamond rings that also have pearls included. If her birthday is in April, you could give her a ring like that. You would be right on target since both stones are special for that month. She definitely will be eager to show you her appreciation for your thoughtfulness!

However, you may choose a diamond necklace for her birthday. As a special gift for your wedding anniversary, you may decide to get her a diamond bracelet to match. For instance, if you are going to be celebrating your 10th anniversary, you might choose something that has ten diamonds.

Don’t forget about Valentine’s Day! You could buy her a lovely diamond that is in the shape of a heart. No woman could resist a man who gave her a gift like that. You would definitely win her heart when she opens that present! To make that special day even better, you could take her out for a special candlelight dinner and surprise her with this special diamond during the meal.

Religious Jewellery

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The following are the prominent cultures and civilizations that began the use of jewellery as pious and Religious jewellery.

In Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Religious Jewellery was much emblematic a symbolic. Lotus, serpent, falcon, scarab (beetle) and the eye are some common symbols in Ancient Egyptian Religious jewellery. The Eye of the Horus is symbol of healing while scarab is a symbol for Christ=s resurrection and good luck. Ankh is also called the common symbol of the time which means to represent and express everlasting life. Religious jewellery was excessive because it consist of gold and semi-precious gemstones while men and women were worn similar type of jewellery. In the Roman period, cheaper materials were used to make Egyptian religious jewellery and Christian symbols were commonly used.

Men were disallowed to wear gold jewellery after arriving Islam in Egypt and silver jewellery gained much popularity in religious jewellery. These days, pious jewellery is still broadly wear in Egypt, but does not have the same lavishness as the Ancient Egyptian religious jewellery. Religious Jewellery also gained much popularity in Roman Empire. When St. Constantine ruled the Roman Empire, architecture and art flourished and various popular symbols were invented that are still commonly used in Christian jewellery. The cross, Christian fish charm and the rosary are the common symbols. The cross is a symbol of Christ=s suffering. Rosary beads are symbolized as prayer beads which officially adopted in 1520 by catholic roman churches. In Islam and Buddhism rosary beads are also used. The Christian fish charm is also popular but not more than other symbols. This symbol gained less popularity in persecuted Christians.

Religious jewellery is considered as a symbol of nature in Native Americans and played very important role in religious ceremonies as well as represented status. Natural materials like feathers, turquoise, minerals and silver were used in their jewellery. The people wore specific types of religious jewellery that were the right color and materials, and representing the right and accurate symbol according to the event during harvest rituals and healing ceremonies. Native American religious jewellery was usually offered to woman after her first menses and to newly married couple. Religious jewellery played a substantial role in Native American community.

Blue Diamonds

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Historically, blue diamonds originated from the Kollur mines near Golconda in the Indian state of Hyderabad. It is here that historically important stones such as the Hope Diamond and the Tereschenko were mined. Most of what is known about early mining activity in India comes through the 17th century traveler and one of the premier gem-merchants of his time, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier.

His main client was Louis XIV and it is known that he sold to the King a very large blue diamond known as the French Blue which is thought to have yielded the Hope; it is here that the history of blue diamonds began. These Indian deposits have now been worked out and so nearly all the blue diamonds that now appear on the market come from the Premier Mine near Pretoria in South Africa.

Natural blue diamonds are among the rarest of colored diamonds and their color comes from the presence of minute amounts of the element boron incorporated within the crystal lattice of the stone during its crystallization process. They belong to the extremely rare Type IIB category of diamonds and are semi-conductors of electricity; an attribute which makes them unique amongst other diamonds.

The pear-shaped diamond of 12.02 carats offered here is part of a very elite group of remarkable blue diamonds offered at auction and has been awarded the highest color grade of VIVID by the GIA. Furthermore it is to date the largest vivid blue diamond to appear at auction making it a highly rare and collectible gem."

Diamond earrings

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Diamond earrings come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. They can be worn for many occasions – at work, at your wedding, or for a night out on the town. Diamond earrings add the finishing touch to an already polished look.
Diamond earrings are fine examples of classic and modern design. We have hoop earrings, diamond drop earrings, and other styles available in gold or platinum. For those desiring that extra special touch, we also have available diamond earrings decorated with sapphire, topaz, ruby, and amethyst stones. A pair of diamond earrings will give you a presence in the room

Diamond ring

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Diamonds make special occasions even better. Our diamonds surpass our competition because we know how to create beautiful pieces that stand out and shine. Whether you are looking for a loose diamond or several diamonds we will be happy to help you make an informed decision for this special diamond purchase. Our diamond rings are unique in shapes and styles. For the people who love traditional rings to the adventurous types who like modern diamond rings... we have it all. Our mission is to educate our customers about diamonds quality so you are 100% satisfied with your diamond purchase. We will work with you in order to meet your needs and answer and questions you may have. Our website is designed to let you explore and see just how much we have to offer and learn the main factors that affect diamonds values... discover just how much we can do for you.

Diamond necklace

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We have a great line of wonderful and beautifully crafted necklaces. Certain pieces of jewellery like our diamond necklace are guaranteed to take your breath away. Graceful and elegant, the necklace looks spectacular no matter what you are wearing. Choose from our many diverse styles, designed with superior quality, precise design and clarity. Add a splash of beauty to your jewellery collection with our one of a kind collection. Select from pearl necklaces, solitaires, chains, gemstones and a wide range of necklaces that suit your neckline and give a versatile look.

Our spectacular diamond necklaces will take your breath away and entice you into buying one. We have Diamond necklaces in a variety of styles which range from simple to classic and wearable. Our necklaces are made even more lustrous with pearls, precious stones and diamonds studs. We are pleased to offer you a wide choice of Chokers, Chains, Line, Princess, Matinee, Opera etc. which contain our most valued necklaces. A Necklace enhances a woman’s personality by adding style, elegance and colour to it.