There has recently been a significantly increased global demand for ethically sourced and well-graded emeralds, as is evidenced by the 141 percent increases in sales of rough and finished emeralds for the six months ended December 2010, the London-based company, Gemfields reported this Monday. Sales for the six month period more than doubled the sales…
Gloria Swanson, Hollywood actress and silent movie star, left many legacies behind in the industry when she ended her career in 1974. She was well known for her style, fashion, and most especially her love of diamonds on the red carpet, many times, according to her studio contract, had to be provided at her own…
The evolution of the engagement ring has gone from family heirlooms, to standard solitaires, and has now become works of art and unique expressions of personal taste over the years. Inventive designs have ensured that every woman can find a style sure to not be seen on someone else’s finger, because everyone likes to feel…
It’s been one of the most anticipated ‘reveals’ of the royal wedding set for this April, and with just over a month left, the question of who will design the royal wedding gown just got a new name added to the list. Although it has long been rumored that Bruce Oldfield had gotten the job,…
Although almost half of the world’s diamonds come from Central and South Africa, there are other areas of the world that yield the most coveted gemstones, such as Australia for its Pink diamonds and India who led diamond production until the mid-18th century. However, now it seems that the diamond mine Ekati, is putting Canadian…
The demand, and subsequently the price, of pink diamonds has sky rocketed over the past couple of years, making them the most sought after and coveted colored diamonds on the market. The latest impressive pink diamond to go up to the auction block is a 10.09 carat Fancy Vivid cushion cut diamond, which will be…
Jessica Simpson’s recent engagement ring shined a spotlight on rubies. The royal engagement ring from England’s Prince William to Kate Middleton certainly propelled Sapphires back to popularity. And celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Amy Adams validated the recent spike in Emerald sales when they wore the green gemstone at this year’s Oscars. And now it seems…
Professional Ballroom dance Karina Smirnoff has a full plate these days; the five-time U.S. National Champion’s name has been included in the line-up with Ralph Macchio for the upcoming season 12 of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” despite having a wedding to plan. Smirnoff became engaged to MLB player Brad Penny, pitcher for the Detroit…
Not to be outdone by other retailers like J. Crew and Anthropologie, Costco, of all places, has now gotten into the wedding business. But maybe not in the way you’d think. The wholesale retailer has sold some hidden gems behind its doors before, like fine wines and designer jeans, and while some might think it…
The Royal Asscher Diamond Company has had their royal title extended by Her Majesty the Queen of Netherlands, for a second time last month. The historic jewelry house is most well-known for creating their signature, patented Royal Asscher cut in 1902; a cut that been used for celebrity’s engagement rings like Kate Hudson and Ashley…