More often than not, when it comes to engagement rings, it is all about the setting and the center diamond. Halos, Solitaire, and three stone styles dominate the bridal jewelry conversation when the topic comes up, however more and more engagement rings have become a complete package when paired with intricately designed shanks as well.…
There have been some pretty impressive, record-breaking diamond creations over the past year like iPhones and bras, perfect to display exactly how much wealth is in a purse, but how about a diamond purse to show how much you have in that purse? That is what the House of Mouawad had in mind when they…
Christie’s Auction house’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction may not be held until May 18th 2011, but it seems the world famous auction house couldn’t wait to showcase one of its star pieces. Certain to be a big draw this spring is a 56.15 Heart shaped diamond expected to sell for anywhere between $9 million to…
The diamond market has been steadily on the rise since the end of 2010, and if recent auction prices are any indication, growth is set to continue to through the remainder of 2011. On the international front, 130 companies attended a three-day auction in Dubai, during which 60 diamonds were sold. The diamonds, which totaled…
With the demand for diamonds on the rise in 2010, it is no wonder that Christie’s Auction house is reporting its highest yearly international sales total ever. “With many new buyers in Europe, the US, and Asia actively participating at a high level, competition has become more intense than ever for rare jewels and gems…
In the wake of the rush on celebrity engagements in 2010, it seems that certain square cut diamond engagement rings dominated the scene. While Round cut diamonds are traditionally classy, there are several square shaped cuts that are considered more hip and trendy, which would explain their appearance in Hollywood over the past year; the…
While sapphires dominated the end of 2010, and emeralds are poised to make a splash in 2011, it seems that diamonds are still the one to beat. Prices for the enduring gemstone were up 10.3 percent in 2010, and are predicted to continue to recover to pre-recession levels, according the a report by the Rapaport Group,…
The Golden Globes, the Emmys, and the Oscars are, inevitably, always referred to as the prom for Hollywood’s elite, at least once a recap. This year’s 2011 Golden Globes, held this past weekend, were no exception. And it is arguably like a prom, in a very general dress up and smile for the cameras sense,…
The year 2011 is not even a month old yet, and already the year’s hottest styles are already being developed, decided, and announced. The fashion world likes to move fast, and it is no different for jewelry fashion. If 2006 was the year of the pink diamond, thanks to Jennifer Lopez’s stunning pink diamond engagement…
The phrase “bigger is better” has always applied in Texas, and it was no different when it came to the Fine Jewelry Auction hosted by Heritage Auctions in Dallas held this past December. The entire auction, which sold diamonds ranging anywhere from 3 carats to just over 18 carats, totaled $4.2 million, with many pieces…