When a couple gets engaged, the first response is usually, ‘can I see the ring?’ And when a celebrity gets engaged, that reaction is splashed across the usual tabloids, and the usual comparisons get thrown around; Beyonce’s ring from Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez’s pink diamond, etc. But there are some rings that are so stunning, it…
Pink diamonds have had a big year; they are considered highly prized and continue to gain popularity due to their color and scarcity, as almost all of the world’s pink diamonds come from the Argyle mine in West Australia. However, Kimberly Consolidated Ltd., a South African diamond miner, uncovered a large pink diamond in South…
Diamonds are for engagement rings, because diamonds are forever. But every now and then, a diamond is found that is too big for even the most outrageous engagement ring. Such is the case of the latest diamond announcement to come out of The Kingdom of Lesotho, near South Africa. Gem Diamonds Ltd., a London based diamond…
First originating in the early 1800’s, the Round cut diamond shape has been modified throughout the years to produce the most brilliant sparkle possible, and today is the most popular choice for engagement rings. The Round cut produces a classic style that is favored by many celebrities like Jennifer Hudson, who sports a unique diamond…
The Whittelsbach-Graff diamond, one of the rarest diamonds in the world, has arrived in New York City. The 31.06 carat, Fancy Deep Blue diamond originally made headlines in 2008 when it sold for a record breaking $24.3 million at Christie’s auction house. The diamond, which is currently on display at the American Museum of Natural History,…
The Hope diamond is one of the world’s most valuable diamonds, and with a very interesting past. The diamond, which has been housed in the Smithsonian Institute for the last 50 years, will be getting a celebration and its own documentary to mark the anniversary. Although it has belonged to the Smithsonian for the past…
A Pear shaped diamond is a love it or hate it kind of style, there seems to be no in between with women. Although it continues to be a notoriously popular diamond cut for engagement rings, it was uproariously mocked during an episode of the popular television series, “Sex and the City.” But despite being…
Marquise cut diamonds is a style of cut that is often in high demand, but has low public exposure. This is mostly due to the fact that Marquise cuts engagement rings are mostly custom made or commissioned. Such was the case in 1998 when international soccer star David Beckham prepared to propose to his current…
A fancy vivid blue diamond ring broke the world record for price for carat when it went up for auction at Christie’s Wednesday. The famed Bulgari Blue 10.95 carat, triangular shaped diamond, which is paired opposite a 9.87 carat white diamond of the same shape is the largest Fancy Vivid blue diamond to ever go…
In 1964, a Belgium diamond cutter by the name of M. Weistreich endeavored to create a square shaped diamond cut that retained the light reflection of the popular Brilliant Round cut. The result was what we now call the Princess cut; a relatively new cut that quickly gained popularity throughout the rest of the ‘60s…