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 less popular, but equally royal wedding to be held this year is also getting underway. Zara Phillips, granddaughter of the Queen and cousin to Prince William, will be exchanging wedding rings with her fiancé and longtime boyfriend, Mike Tindall this July. Although rumors had already arisen that the couple would be tying the knot on…
The upcoming Magnificent Jewels Auction hosted by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong this spring will be a self-titled “Red Sale.” The reason for the moniker is that Sotheby’s, this time around, will be showcasing both rubies and the elusive Red diamond in a nod to the recent rise in gemstone popularity, and is expected to generate…
Oppression and inequality of women’s rights versus men’s caused a suffragette up swell in the early 1900’s, with female activists becoming more vocal in their campaign for change. On the heels of the industrial revolution and a growing population, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding better pay, shorter hours, and equality in 1908.…
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,…
It seems that Mike Myers, famous for his portrayal of Austin Powers, really is an international man of mystery. The comedian and actor exchanged wedding rings with his longtime girlfriend, Kelly Tisdale, it was announced today, but the wedding took place five months ago. The couple avoided the publicity that normally surrounds most celebrity weddings simply…
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…