23Dec
Here are some of the most expensive colored stones to drool for:
Spirit of de Grisogono
The value of this black diamond is unknown but it started to be the 5th biggest diamond so far which tipped the scale at 587 carats and ended up at 312.24 carats after cutting. The supersized diamond was dug up a few decades ago and is now perfectly set on white gold mount hugged by hundreds of diamonds weighing around 36.69 carats.
Ocean Dream Diamond
This really precious stone was found in central Africa and is considered one of a kind having a natural blue-green color. The experts has not given a tag price for this unique diamond of 5.5 carats and have found out that the stoned got its color from its exposure to radiation for several millions of years.
Hope Diamond
This blue-gray diamond has a tag price of $250 million dollars and is among the most visited piece of art in the globe next to Mona Lisa. It was dug up in India back in 1812 and is believed to be cursed as many of its past owners committed suicide.
Graff Pink Diamond
If Hope Diamond is too expensive for you, how about the Graff Pink valued at $46 million dollars? The emerald cut 24.78 carat diamond is among the most sought after diamond to be auctioned in the recent years. It was acquired by Laurence Graff and he did spend a lot for this pink gem.
Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond
This was unearthed in India back in the 1600s and has been part of the Bavarian and Austrian crown jewels. The 35 carat deep blue gem was refashioned last year to further reveal its beauty. The new owner said the stone will be crafted using the knowledge and technology today so it will be more beautiful (read: more expensive).
27Feb
Now that we have touched on colored diamonds, let’s go ahead and talk about some of the other trends that are going to unfold in 2010 and one of them is actually white gold diamond necklaces.
Necklaces in general are a fantastic way to tie together an outfit and to truly make a fashion statement and honest, I think that white gold is definitely the best out of all of the metals out there. If you are a blonde, white gold is actually a better option for you, as it will not wash you out at all.
Now that you know some of the trends that are coming up for 2010, make sure that you take advantage of them! These trends are absolutely fantastic and will help you make all of those fashion statements!
01Nov
Russian born artist and designer Dmitriy Pavlov has had exhibitions all over the world, earning him worldwide renown. He is considered world class when it comes to his talent as a goldsmith and as an artist. His jewelry pieces are handcrafted, focusing on metal art done in exquisite miniature.
This gemstone Panagea Pendant is a great example of his gorgeous, intricate work. It contains green peridots, white diamonds, and green chrysophrase, all put together to create an exquisite final product.
Though normally not a fan of yellow gold, even I have to admit that the green peridot makes a stunning complement to the gold. The necklace is bright and bold without ever veering into the realm of gaudy. It is at once antique looking but edgy.
23Oct
Everything blings – this year, it is all about the bling and boy, do I have some jewelry for you that blings and looks absolutely amazing. The Damiani Jewelry Company is actually a company that specializes in sparkly jewelry that looks amazing on. Take this beautiful bracelet for example; it is the Damiani Eden Bracelet from the Oscar Collection.
The Damiani Jewelry Company really knows how to blend admirable craftsmanship with a nod to the traditional jewelry. They really know how to design piece of jewelry that not only look expensive but are expensive and beautiful. They take inspirations for all over the place and really know how to pick the right stones.
That is one of the main reasons why the Damiani Jewelry Company is on my list of favorite jewelry companies – check them out!
11Sep
Categories: Diamonds, rings
Every woman is a princess, if not a queen, right? Well, okay, not everybody subscribes to that philosophy, but if you do, then don’t you need to show the world?
Cynthia Bach makes it easy to do that with her innovative but classical pieces of jewelry.
Specifically, take a look at the Cynthia Bach 18L Tiny Empress Diamond Tiara Ring. A piece like this makes it easy to see why stars like Cate Blanchett, Kim Cattrall, LeAnn Rimes, LaToya Jackson, and even the beautiful, talented award winning actress Halle Berry have worn her jewelry on the red carpet and beyond.
The ring is typically available for less than three hundred dollars. Rendered in 18L yellow gold, it also features .60 ct diamonds.
09Sep
Categories: Diamonds, Gold
I am not kidding, this is absolutely the most beautiful necklace I have ever see. It is a piece from Jamie Wolf Fine Jewelry. Jamie Wolf used to be a ballet dancer until deciding to focus solely on jewelry, and you can tell that in every single piece she puts out. They are elegant, graceful, and exquisitely feminine. The collection of which this piece is a part contains gold, from yellow to rose to white.
The 18k White Gold Rose of France Flower Necklace is nothing less than exquisite. The chain is both 18k white gold and Diamond Clover. The Rose of France stone in the center is 26.65 carats. All the clovers have diamonds, which make a beautiful contrast to the gorgeous lavender stone.
12Aug
Earrings are something that while we might not feature them a lot in this blog, they are certainly an important part of our outfit. Honestly, how many times have you picked out an outfit and have had to change it because of the earrings that you were wearing?
I know I have done it a whole lot, however, with David Yurman Diamond Earrings, I would think that you would not have to change your outfit, for these beauties go with anything!
The beautiful blue topaz in the middle is something that makes them so attractive to me because it is something different and something extremely unique – the diamonds around the topaz is something that I love too, so really … I am just in love with the earrings all together!
06Jul
It is truly an occasion when you come across a jewelry designer who is innovative, elegant, one of a kind, and clearly talented. The Atelier of Orlando encompasses all of those traits and more. The Atelier exists in an old convent located in the hills of beautiful Chianti, which also houses the home of Orlando, his wife, and sons — not to mention Orlandini.
Ancient techniques are used in the making of this jewelry, created by both Orlando and son Paladino, and it most definitely shows.
Observe this piece, for example. It is the Diamond Studs 18L White Gold Band. Yes, it is a ring made of diamond studs. It features smooth studs of gorgeous 18K white gold and diamonds which have been woven into a band that is both interlocking and pliable.
22Jun
We can all agree that, in jewelry right now, platinum is where it is at, most definitely. However, all the same, a lot of designers are turning to silver collections instead. Chad Allison is being truly one of a kind and going a completely different route. The company has never tackled a platinum collection before — until now.
Prominently featured in this perfectly fabulous platinum collection are some of the most gorgeous bridal designs you will ever hope to see, some of which are going for only a little over two thousand dollars, which are a real steal.
Naturally, all of the designs featured in Chad Allison’s platinum collection are wonderfully dramatic, even decadent in some cases — as with these to die for chandelier earrings, which promise to call red carpet attention to your earlobes — but only if you can afford the retail price of $9,425, the cost of these carat and a half beauties.
18Jun
One thing that I love about Jeff Cooper’s jewelry is the fact that he is to talented and so skilled that his jewelry is absolutely flawless each and every time. It doesn’t matter if he is creating a piece that is of the bridal category or he is creating something that is high fashion, this guy really has an eye for the details and he definitely knows exactly how to work all of those precious metals and definitely knows what he is doing with some of those diamonds out there.
Take this ring for example, this ring, it is so simple yet it is so complex and it looks absolutely incredible all of the way around! Not only does it have diamonds in it, but I think that the actual metal that is used is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and I absolutely love the fact that he used just the perfect amount of diamonds.
So really … what do you guys think about Jeff Cooper? Does he get the thumbs up? I think so!
