Diamond Studded

Diamond-Studded Baby Skull

2011-01-11T23:39:00.000-08:00

Damien Hirst isn't known for producing subtle works, but his latest creation has some critics scratching their heads. He is a British provocateur and Turner Prize winner whose most famous works include a shark preserved in a tank of formaldehyde, a living installation of a fly's life cycle and a sculpture depicting an anatomical cross-section of a pregnant woman titled "Virgin Mother."

Recently, Hirst finds himself once more at the center of art-world. Raised hackles with a diamond-studded skull cast in platinum from a long-deceased child's skull. He has used a dead baby's skull in his newest piece of art, bejeweling the infant's remains with more than 8,000 pink and white diamonds. The piece, titled "For Heaven's Sake," will debut at the Gagosian gallery in Hong Kong later this month in the show "Forgotten Promises”.

This latest work follows his piece For the Love of God in 2007, an adult skull studded with more than 8600 diamonds including a $6.5 million pink diamond set in the forehead, making it the largest diamond piece commissioned since the Crown jewels.Which went on sale in 2007 with a $100 million price tag

The baby's skull on which the work was modelled is believed to be that of a newborn less than two weeks old. Hirst piece of art got negative feedback and offended many people most especially those who have suffered the bereavement of a child.

In a statement emailed by the Gagosian Gallery, Hirst said: “Diamonds are about perfection and clarity and wealth and sex and death and immortality.”

“They are a symbol of everything that’s eternal, but then they have a dark side as well.”

Pacquiao Targeting the new WBC Diamond Belt

2009-08-14T01:19:00.001-07:00

WBC President announced the institution of a new WBC green and gold belt to be called the WBC Diamond Championship. It is an honorary championship belt exclusively for fights between elite boxers. Pacquiao is obsessed with trying to win this diamond belt. This WBC Diamond Belt is being manufactured using the same design as the traditional belt but the materials will include 18 karat gold fusion, 598 diamonds, 196 emeralds, 6 rubies and 150 swarowsky semi-precious stones. The Diamond Belt reportedly costs $50,000 to make, and is studded with 400 diamonds, based on an online diamond price guide.

This new implementation has been voted in favor by the WBC Board of Governors based in an absolute unanimous voting, and will actively participate to keep boxing as great as ever with new and exciting formats for the fans. The president of WBC is very proud of the step taken by the WBC, as it will be in benefit of improving boxing, in benefit of the boxing fans of the world, of promoters, television and everybody involved in the sport of boxing.

Michael Jackson's Diamond Hair

2009-07-25T20:55:00.000-07:00

The hair of Michael Jackson when he was sent on fire during the shooting of a Pepsi advert in 1984 is going to be turn into a diamonds. Yes a real diamond. Ralph Cohen, the executive producer of the video who have the hair when Jackson was rushed to the hospital. He kept it for 25 years after he sell it to John Reznikoff, largest and most valuable collectors of celebrity and historical hair. He collects the hair of famous dead people, and has locks from a variety of celebrities including Albert Einstein, Napoleon and Abraham Lincoln.

He team up with a company called LifeGem, that have this technology that can make a diamond from a lock of hair. The company previously worked with Reznikoff is create a diamonds from Beethoven's hair. According to its founder: "Our plan is to give people an opportunity to own a diamond made from Michael Jackson's DNA. "We are currently evaluating Jackson's hair sample to determine how many diamonds can be created.

LifeGem is the world’s first purveyor of diamond memorials created from the carbon in a lock of hair. lifegem.com

Michael Jackson's Golden Casket

2009-07-07T01:36:00.001-07:00

Michael Jackson’s final resting place will be a solid bronze, 14k Gold plated casket, featuring a plush blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish. The Michael Jackson Family has purchased a casket for MJ. This was done on July 2nd 2009 at Forest Lawn Mortuary in LA.

The casket is called the Promethean and costs $25,000.00. It was ordered from Batesville Casket Company and is quite similar to the one used to bury soul singer James Brown. Jackson’s funeral will be held at the Staples Center.

Obama's Bling, A gift from Saudi King

2009-06-26T00:10:00.001-07:00

U.S. President Obama receive this controversial gift during his visit to Saudia Arabia. A massive 18 karat gold chain necklace, from Saudi Arabia King Abdullah. King Abdullah welcomed Obama at his luxurious desert horse farm, introducing him to all manner of princes and dignitaries. After a brief chat on gilded chairs while sipping cardamom-flavored Arabic coffee, the King presented the president with the gigantic gold necklace called the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit, the nation's highest honor. According to the news the estimate value of the said necklace is US$ 25000 worth of gold.

But there is this rules forbid U.S. officials from keeping most gifts given by foreign representatives. They have to turn them over to the government. Most gifts given to a president quickly end up in a warehouse, only a sampling of them to emerge years later in a presidential library.

Diamond Encrusted Razor

2009-06-08T19:33:00.000-07:00

Yay! a diamond encrusted razor. Yes its the Gillete 4.5 carat diamond encrusted Mach3 Power Razor. It is design by the Jacob & Company, one of the famous jeweler in the world specializing on designing something and turn it into a precious one. This diamond encrusted razor is once given to a soccer-star David Beckham as a Father's day gift by Gillete last year. The razor features two rows of white diamonds and one row of extremely rare green diamonds, and the edge of the razor has been finished in solid white gold. It is valued at $50,000.
But still the leading shaving company Gilllette can afford to hire sports stars Roger Federer, Thierry Henry and Tiger Woods as their new endorser. Read More..

Diamond iPhone 3G case

2008-08-19T00:38:00.000-07:00

Yes that's right, a diamond case again. This case is more expensive than the phone it self. You might have already seen the diamond iPhone and its diamond iPhone case, and of course the diamond iPhone 3G. And now the diamond iPhone 3G case. The case were set with 272 diamonds, amounting to around 6.8 karats that cost around $15,000. Noreve St. Tropez, a luxury leather case designer of cases for mobile devices released this one of a kind leather case.

The diamonds are woven into the handcrafted leather of the case, with fifteen color choices being available for the case's body. So if you want to purchase this one you can protect your phone, but you also have to protect the case. Some say it really matches its new application the “I Am Rich”. The back of the pouch is embossed with the Noreve St. Tropez logo. Noreve's products are available in 12 different colors and are guaranteed by a lifetime warranty. For more information you can visit: NoreveUSA.com.

Diamond Encrusted Thong

2008-04-08T20:12:00.000-07:00

You might have seen this diamond ecrusted bra, but now here is the new lingerie encrusted in diamonds “The Triumph Luxurious Diamond Thong”. This is thong had 518 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 30 carats, studded into the front of a black lace thong in a floral pattern, fringed with 27 white gold tassels. Danielle Luminita, Romanian model; It's not scratchy or heavy and very comfortable she said when talking about the finale of the Singapore Fashion Show.

The price of this thong is worth S$168,000. A spokeswoman for Triumph International, the lingerie company that commissioned the thong, says that the thong will be dry cleaned before going on display and because of it's 'signature' status is not for sale. So for those who want to buy it? not for now.

Diamond Studded Hot Wheels toy car

2008-03-06T21:03:00.001-08:00

The Hot Wheels brand first hit our shops in 1968, and it’s said that around four billion cars have sold in the last 40 years. And in its 40th anniversary they chose to celebrate it with a unique toy car.

They create diamond-covered Hot Wheels car was designed by a celebrity jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills. A Hot Wheels model cast in 18-karat white gold and embedded with blue diamonds. The engine is encrusted with black and white diamonds. The tail lights are made of rubies and the tires are a combination of black diamonds and red enamel. The car is embedded with 2,700 diamonds that weigh almost 23 carats. This 1:64 scale car has an estimated value of just over $140,000.

The diamond-studded car will be auctioned later this year to benefit one of Lachey's favorite charities, Big Brothers Big Sisters. You might have a collection of Hot Wheels car but this is one gonna be the hottest! The world's most expensive toy car.

Diamond iPhone Case

2008-01-28T21:23:00.001-08:00

You might have seen some Mac gadgets studded in diamonds like Diamond iPod earphones, Diamond iPod case, and the Diamond iphone. And now case-mate introduce the new Diamond iPhone case. It's handcrafted with 42 diamonds (3.5 carats) set in 18K gold; the diamonds are VVS1 clarity and H color. The case itself is crafted from carbon fiber leather, which is featured in fancy-schmancy cars of course. Just to protect your $399 iPhone with this $20,000 diamond case. The company that design this iPhone case is like Engagement Rings Design Your Own thing, which is definitely one of a kind!!

A spokesman for the US manufacturer, Case Mate, said: “It’s the most luxurious iPhone case on the market.” A limited number of the cases have been made. It comes as a customized, gold-plated version of the Apple iPhone was recently unveiled by a UK firm with a price tag, $1,600. There's also a carbon-fiber version - iPhone Carbon Fiber Leather Case for $90.

Diamond Encrusted Toothpick Sleeve

2007-12-04T11:09:00.000-08:00

E.K.D.O. unveiled the first diamond encrusted toothpick sleeve. Each Icepik is hand crafted, encased on a 18k gold (white, yellow, rose) , the Icepiks feature up to 3.5 carats of diamonds and you can create any custom design that you like.

This is one of the most unique and popular jewelry items in the entertainment industry. This diamond-encrusted toothpick sleeve is the newest accessory in couture jewelry and celebrities such as Chris Brown and Ja Rule. The inspiration behind the Icepiks product? Some hip-hop artists such as as P. Diddy and E-40, they always have toothpicks in their mouth.

According to sixshots.com created gold toothpick products and other celebrities have had them and worn them before, but they weren’t very usable. So they decided to create something where you could still use your toothpick. Once you put your toothpick in there [toothpick sleeve] you’ll never really want to have a toothpick in your mouth without an Icepik at the end of it.

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Crystal Studded Toilet bowl

2007-12-03T10:32:00.000-08:00

We recently post some luxurious household furnitures and appliances: Diamond TV, Diamond Fridge and a luxurious washing machine.

And now heres a Swarovski crystal-studded toilet bowl. A company Jemal Wright bath designs, known for designing luxurious bathroom fixtures create this one of a kind toilet bowl covered in Swarovski crystals with a price of $75,000.

And they is also have a crystal-studded sink to match as well. Yah! you might get amazed with this Gold Plated toilet bowl and sink, but this one is really cool. Perfect for this Christmas, But wait! theres more! the artist is also planning to complete an ice-encrusted double slipper tub by spring of 2008.

Diamond Studded Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers

2007-11-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

Atlanta’s Laced Up Boutique reportedly selling pairs of diamond-studded Nike Air Force 1’s for $50,000. Whew!! Hip-hop singer Antwan Patton, aka Big Boi, was presented this exclusive pair of diamond encrusted Nike So Cal 1's at the Solitaire Kicks launch party. This sneakers were studded with 11 carats of chocolate champagne diamonds.

Laced Up partnered with Prriya & Chintans took the “So Cal” Air Force 1’s, which retail for $225, and flooded it with 11 karat diamonds around the Nike logo which is cast in gold metal. The diamonds are studded in casings held together by a fine gold stitching. Outkast’s Big Boi get a pair of this bling sneakers for “free”, compliments of Laced Up. Laced Up’s owner, Ernel Dawkins, expects the sneakers to be a big hit with his celebrity clientele.

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Diamond PS2 Controller

2007-11-28T09:05:00.001-08:00

If you are a big computer gamer you might want to have this one. A diamond encrusted Sony Playstation controller. This controller is made up of solid 18k solid white gold and over 68.34ct of black diamonds.

It's actually a pendant, and not a real controller. This kinda geeky piece of jewelry but still looks unique. Still guessing whats the exact prize, but definitely a little over the usual standard Playstation controller. A perfect gift this Christmas!

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Golden Santa Claus Statue

2007-11-26T08:44:00.000-08:00

A Japanese store first unveiled a Diamond Christmas Tree, and now a Japanese precious metals jewelry retailer unveiled a Santa Claus statue made of pure gold and 1.7 ct of diamonds. A 200 million yen (US$1,817,355) golden Santa Claus displayed at Shinsaibashi store 1 F in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district Tuesday, November 20, 2007.

This golden Santa Claus statue measures approximately 42-centimeter (1 foot, 5-inch) tall and weighs solid 20kg. With 23 beads total of 1.7-carat of diamonds that decorate the belt buckle. The gold Santa carries a gifts bag which is also made of gold is filled with 10 gold coins. The world’s most expensive Santa figure take 3 months each to make. This Santa Claus figures will be displayed one each in Tokyo and Osaka, western Japan, until December 25.

Montblanc's Limited Edition Diamond Pen

2007-11-23T10:41:00.000-08:00

The pen titled “Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81” was displayed in Monaco at the VIP charity gala honoring Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Only 81 pieces of the Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 pens have been made. The number 81 has been taken since Rainier was 81 when he died in 2005.

The skeletonized fountain-pen of 18K white gold decorated with diamonds and rubies studded totaling more than 8 carats. It includes 996 diamonds cut with facets and 92 rubies form a network trough inner workings of the writing instrument. 19 more rubies, measuring 4.4 x 2.5 mm, surround the clip ring on the cap and the 18K gold nib is set with two rubies. Adorned with a small crown derived from Prince Rainier’s signet.

The pen is worth 200,000 euros. 51 percent of the sales will go to the Princess Grace Foundation. Montblanc released this limited edition pen. Montblanc, globally recognized for its classic Luxury jewelries, leather goods and writing instruments.

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24k Gold Pill?

2007-11-21T10:20:00.003-08:00

What a golden pill? Yes a real gold capsule. A 0.75" long Golden Pills with a price of $429 each. This 24k gold leaf capsules is designed by Tobias Wong, a well known for his skills in turning everyday items into objects of desire and co-designed with Ju$t Another Rich Kid. The said pill is to increase your self-worth! Not really sure about that.

Tell everybody that you swallowed a $429 worth of pill!. This luxury product is still available in this website, just for those who can afford it. I can't imagine swallowing a gold ring.. LOL. But what ever this guy thinking when he design this pill? This is one is on the list of precious item.

Diamond Fridge

2007-11-19T10:13:00.000-08:00

You might have seen other appliances encrusted in diamonds like Diamond TV, but theres more. LG launched this diamond encrusted fridge into the market in a limited run of 200 units, released in the Taiwan market only.

LG have brought home with its R-U719GWN three door fridge. At first glance it looks like a normal fridge with its usual high tech features such as an ice-maker and LCD but panel, but fridge's handle and logo are diamond studded with 4900 Swarovski crystals. With a price approximately US$3900.

Diamond Ipod Case

2007-11-16T10:59:00.000-08:00

You might have seen those diamond-encrusted ipods, but what if you already have an ordinary ipod? .A jewelry company has come up with a way to bling up this music player with a new diamond-encrusted case for Apple’s iPod nano. This case is made up of 586 diamonds (a total of 10.36 carats) and set on 120g of 14k white gold. The case probably weighs more than the Nano itself.

This case costs $12,495, and will be available for special order at select International Gem and Jewelry shows or via the group's Web site. You can be sure that your iPod Nano is safe from scratches and knocks. Although there is no guarantee that you won’t get robbed.

Japanese Diamond Christmas Tree

2007-11-14T10:19:00.000-08:00

A Japanese department store, The Takashimaya's Nihombashi store in Tokyo is offering a diamond studded Christmas tree for $1.8 million, according to AFP. A Christmas tree with 400 diamonds sourced from southern Africa and Australia weigh100 carats.

The 40 centimeters (16 inches) high tinsel-tree-shaped tower of preserved roses, and accompanied with a souvenir of a teddy bear. Based on a design by Parisian flower boutique Claude Quinquaud. The tree, designed to serve as the centerpiece attraction of the store, will be put on display and open for sale from Wednesday to December 4, the company said.

Washing Machine used to make diamonds

2007-11-12T10:15:00.000-08:00

Yes, Samsung created the Hauzen, which features technology similar to the one that used when shaping diamonds. They also known for creating a luxurious washing machine.

This apparently causes your precious gear to have a better wash-through, with the clothes-fibres remaining unscorched, and even your water and electricity consumption are reduced. Wash your clothes and shape a diamonds at the same time.. LOL. Whatever this machine made of, it really looks classy especially when it comes with that Asian chick.

Diamond ATM Card: made out of real diamonds

2007-11-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

Smart Card maker GK Power has been contracted by Dubai First Bank to produce 1,000 diamond-studded credit card. These super-expensive cards are obviously designed to reign in the biggest of the big spenders, only if you can pass the cut for the high-status prerequisites. And banks really want to attract these big spenders. GK Power, a Seoul-based smart card maker and online game provider, developed the luxury card and began selling it to local and overseas banks last year.

Recently, it signed a $175,000 contract with Dubai First Bank in September to supply 1,000 cards worth 300 times more than conventional plain plastic cards for the bank's most valued clients. The company is looking to step into in the U.S., China, Europe and the Middle East.

Yellow Diamond

2007-11-07T10:41:00.001-08:00

Some people believe that yellow means poor quality or less desirable and valuable than white diamonds. While this is true of faintly coloured or off-white diamonds, intensely coloured diamonds are very attractive, rare and expensive. Fancy yellow diamonds come in a broad range of shades ranging from light yellow to a rich canary colour.

Yellow Diamonds get their color from nitrogen being present at the time they are formed, Other colors may also be reproduced such as blue, green or pink which are a result of the addition of Boron or from irradiation after synthetisation. The hues can range from pale sunshine yellow to bright canary yellow and from champagne to amber hues. All colours have different psychological effects. Yellow is a high attention colour, and can be perceived more quickly than other colours.

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Diamond TV

2007-11-05T10:13:00.000-08:00

The diamond encrusted LCD. This YALOS Diamond LCD TV from Keymat is arguably the most expensive LCD TV ever made. The LCD panel is plated with white gold and studded with 20 carats worth of diamonds. With the price of $130,000, this is currently the most expensive TV that money can buy. Available in different screen sizes that max out at 46". Its like watching TV with a night stars!

Diamond Soccer Ball

2007-11-02T10:16:00.000-07:00

From the designer Bernard Maquin comes this luxurious item. The diamond soccer ball made from gold and encrusted with brilliant cut diamonds. Bernard Maquin designed several piece of luxurios sports item like the diamond encrusted golf ball and the diamond-studded chess set.

A 9.43 carat diamond Soccer Ball with 14 carat White Gold is currently listed on Ebay with a price of $3,685. A perfect Christmas gifts for those soccer fans out there.

iDiamonds: Diamond iPod headphones

2007-10-31T12:21:00.000-07:00

You have seen some ipods encrusted in diamonds, the “iDiamond” thats what they called it. An Italian company is responsible for these diamond encrusted iPod headphones, gluing a few diamonds onto the standard iPod ear phones and slapping on a bit of white gold for good measure. You can get them in a different styles: heart, lightning, moon and star. And the most popular are said to be the headphones with a heart shaped diamond embedded in them, with the price €660.

This headphones definitely gonna match those gold plated and diamond encrusted ipods. The diamonds used are superior G colored diamonds. A company based in Milan, Italy called Mac@Work will be offering these special edition headphones.

Diamond iPhone

2007-10-29T11:27:00.000-07:00

You might have seen the gold plated and diamond ipod shuffles. And now the newest and coolest gadget of Apple the “iphone” is now with diamonds. According to letsgomobile.com the Amosu Luxury Phones has created the worlds first diamond Apple Iphone.

The phone has 420 brilliant cut diamonds with a total of 5.65 carats. The iPhone bezel is available in steel, 18 carat white or yellow gold, with options of white, black or pink sapphires diamonds. The Apple iPhone comes with one year free international concierge service making it the ultimate Christmas present. They first announced the 24carat gold plated iphone.

This limited edition diamonds of the popular Apple iPhone will only be launched and available on the 9th of November 2007 in Selfridges (Oxford Circus & Manchester Branch) and throughout the company's website with a starting price of £20,000 ($41,000 USD or 28.500 Euro). Alexander Amosu said "to have an exclusive phone that costs more than anyone else is like having a Bentley rather than a Ford. Amosu is known for customizing gadget to luxury piece of art, they've been transforming different phones: Sony Ericsson, Nokia, motorola, samsung and now the Apple iphone.

Most Expensive Wedding bouquet

2007-10-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

According to vietnamnews.com, This bouquet of wedding flowers, are made of 90 gemstones, nine diamonds and one star-shaped ruby. The bouquet entered the Vietnamese Guinness Book of records for the most expensive collection of gemstone flowers, with price of VND2 billion (US$125,000).

The bouquet is said to be devoted to the sentiment of Eternal Love, figuratively conveying the wish for a happy life to all married couples. The flowers are on display at 44 Le Ngoc Han Street, Ha Noi at the sixth floor of Ruby Plaza.

Swiss Army knives Diamond

2007-10-24T11:35:00.001-07:00

You might have seen the Swiss Army USB encrusted with diamonds. And now to honor and celebrate the 120th anniversary of Victorinox, Bonfort has created this Limited Edition Swiss Army Knives. With two designs: Gold and Platinum Editions, both studded with diamonds!

Both models are based on the three-inch Executive-Type knife, with a nail file and cleaner, orange peeler with screwdriver, ring and tweezers alongside a 2 sizes of blades. With around 4 carats of flawless diamonds with 430 stones, each knife comes with a gold or platinum chain that you can hang it round your neck. The price yellow gold version is around $50,000, and the platinum one $70,000. And just 120 of each model have been made.

Diamond Bra for sale?

2007-10-22T12:11:00.001-07:00

A jewelery company in Zhejiang, China has made a bra, It takes more than 200 hours with more than 2,500 pieces of diamonds weighing more than 100 carats, set in 300 grams of white gold, Priced at 10 million yuan (approx £650,000). Well not much as the Victoria Secret Diamond Bra that cost $4.5 millions and Heidi Klum diamond bra that cost $8 Million.

The bra named Perfect, manufactured by Royal Décor Jewellery, was put on public when it wad demonstrated by a model at the Yibai Department Store in Jinhua city, Zhejiang province. The basement of the store was filled with viewers, taking some pictures of this event.

A spokesman for the jewelery company said the Among the diamonds, 5 are 3 carats, while the rest are mostly 2 or 1 carat. The clasp of the bra is a 5.4 carat sapphire surrounded by 60 small diamonds.

Precious Gameboy

2007-10-19T11:14:00.001-07:00

The old-school gameboy, Yah it looks ridiculous but this ridiculous, one-of-a-kind, $25,000 Game Boy is fashioned from 18k solid gold, with diamond accents on the control buttons. The world's most expensive Gameboy.

This original Nintendo Game Boy is manufactured by Aspreys of London. Who will spend USD25,000 to play games on this? It has pave diamond set around the display screen. The package includes original cables and extra game cartridges, original blue leather display cartridges and of course the certificate of rich-man-plays-18k-gold-gameboy. It weight 27 ounces in weight and 6 x 3.6 x 1.5 inch in size. Available through Swiss Supply.

Kylie Minogue's White Diamond

2007-10-17T12:13:00.000-07:00

You might have seen Catherine Zeta-Jones diamond necklace. But now Kylie Minogue took the theme to her film's opening night and stepped out looking like a big White Diamond. The pop princess sparkled in her Dolce & Gabbana cream dress encrusted with Swarovski crystals at the premiere of her behind the scenes documentary, White Diamond. She also had more than $1.1 million worth of diamonds, draped around her neck.

The 11-minute film, directed by her personal stylist William Baker, tells the story of her return to touring after nine months of being treated for breast cancer. It offers a behind the scenes account of last year's Showgirl tour which was postponed when she was diagnosed with cancer in May 2005. It also includes emotional footage of her at the time of her breakup with French actor Olivier Martinez.

At first, Kylie was unsure about having cameras in her face 24-7, but she wanted to pay tribute to the support she received from her fans. Kylie: "When I was stripped of everything, I thought I had nothing. But then I realized I had everything in the tiny forms, love, support and letters from fans."

December birthstone

2007-10-15T11:46:00.000-07:00

The birthstone for December is turquoise, turquoise is the modern December birthstone and the accepted gem for the fifth and eleventh wedding anniversaries. The term Turquoise comes from a degeneration of "Turkish". So named because it was initially brought to Europe by way of Turkey, this stone is one of the first gems to be used in jewelry. And the color is present in the coasts of Turkey. Teal, blue-green, and aqua are all synonyms of turquoise.

The birthstone for December is turquoise. Highly valued by the ancient Chinese and the Aztecs, turquoise jewelry was widely thought to prevent injury, especially from falling. Representing happiness, usually seen as a holy stone associated with happiness and luck. A gift of Turquoise represents friendship and luck.

The color is, of course, turquoise, but this color actually varies from very green blue to light sky blue shades. The finest and most expensive stones are flawless and sky blue.

Color is noted next to birth stone name

Modern Birthstone - Blue Topaz (Blue), Turquoise (Blue)
Traditional Birthstone - Zircon (White, Clear), Turquoise (Blue), Lapis Lazuli (Blue)
Mystical Birthstone - Onyx (Black)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Ruby (Red)

Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is one of the most valuable non-transparent minerals used in the jewelry trade. It has been mined by early Egyptians since at least 6000 BC. Most specimens are cryptocrystalline, meaning that the crystals can only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. Poorer quality turquoise is often dyed or color stabilized with coatings of various resins. Hardness of the stone ranges between 5 - 6. The color can change with exposure to skin oils if the stone has not been stabilized and therefore, jewelry should be wiped clean to deter this.

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Most expensive Diamond Phone

2007-10-12T11:31:00.000-07:00

You have seen the N95 cellphone encrusted with diamonds, and now here is “The Goldvish Le million” the most expensive phone on the planet. This one of the limited edition personal luxury phone made by GoldVish. The Swiss exclusive cell phone company GoldVish has created a one of a kind phone which is completely encrusted in diamonds, designed by the Swiss watch designer Emmanuel Gueit.. There were only 100 of these phones made and is only available on special request. These Goldvish Le million handsets are of the highest levels of Swiss craftsmanship and precision. Well for $1.3 million.

The Goldvish “Le million” is officially the most expensive mobile phone in the world according to the Guinness Books of Records. It is made with 18-carat white gold, mounted with 120-carats of VVS-1 graded diamonds, and was introduced during the Millionaire’s Fair, last year, in Moscow. Inside are all the coolest mobile features (mp3, 2 gigabytes of memory, camera …) and on the outside it is fully covered with diamonds and the back of it features alligator skin.

Luxury Diamond dog wear

2007-10-10T12:01:00.001-07:00

According to chinadaily.com an exclusive canine couture fashion show specially for dogs is coming, an Autumn-Winter range of luxury dog wear. The animals ranging from labradors to chihuahuas - will keep their own strengths up with special dog treats throughout the show.

The Designers Vivienne Westwood, Ben de Lisi and Jemima Khan's favourite jeweller, Issa, and have all produced an Autumn-Winter range of luxury dog wear. British jeweler Stephen Webster, who created Madonna's wedding ring, has even customised a 500,000 bespoke diamond and precious jewel collar ahead of next month's Pet a Porter show.

The very best doggy creations will be showcased in the Pet a Porter collection including a £2,500 diamond and sapphire encrusted Vivienne Westwood coat for the designer loving dogs.

The collection, showcasing an estimated 1.5 million worth of jewels, will be paraded by some of the country's top mutt models on a 60 foot long, neon-lit catwalk at London's Harrods.

The dogwear, including Webster's collar, will be available to buy on the night and will then go on sale in the store's specialist pet department. Items for sale include a 2,500 Westwood couture 'spring jacket', made from white diamonds and small sapphires, a Ben de Lisi - Kate Winslet's designer of choice - diamond-studded body warmer and an Issa 'candy coat'.

Other luxury goods include a plastic jewelled tail decoration, a Juicy Couture fur paw warmer, a machine washable Aquascutum puffa jacket and Sexy Beast - a potent new scent created by a New York-based perfumer.

The collection will be launched at a VIP champagne reception next month. Brittany Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley and Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed are amoung the celebrity guests who will raise money for the retired Greyhound Trust.

Lil’ Jon's World's largest diamond pendant

2007-10-08T11:58:00.000-07:00

Rapper LIL’ JON (Jonathan Smith) is the owner of the largest diamond “Crunk Aint Dead” pendant ever. The pendant created by jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills. The valuable piece of jewelry made it into the Guinness World Records, for the largest diamond pendant on record.

The pendant pendant is 7.5 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 1 inch thick. It weighs almost 12 pounds and features 73 carats of diamonds – with 3,756 round-cut white diamonds encrusted in 18-carat yellow and white gold. The diamond pendant has been valued at about $500,000.

Guinness World Records Managing Director, Alistair Richards said. "We congratulate him on his remarkable achievement in setting the record for the Largest Pendant." Jon said, “I’m glad the Guinness World Records folks acknowledged me and my `Crunk Aint Dead’ piece. I spent a load of money on that chain. I had no idea I would break a record and be recognized for it. It’s an honor. I grew up reading and hearing about people and celebrities who break records in the Guinness world records book and it always fascinated me. Now I’m on the list.”

And the rapper has sent out a challenge to his peers to try and top his feat of bling: "Let's just see how many rappers try to outdo my pendant and break my record."

Diamonds and Gemstone Jewelries | Designer Diamonds

Catherine Zeta-Jones' £1million Diamond

2007-10-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

According to dailymail.co.uk, Catherine Zeta-Jones wears a £1million of diamonds at a party to launch a high-end jewelery range.

Catherine Zeta-Jones was announced as the new face of high-end jewelry line Di MODOLO. and she certainly dressed for the occasion, wearing a purple strapless cocktail dress with a diamond necklace and matching earrings. She was the guest of honour at the unveiling of a watch range by jewelers Di Modolo. The Tempia Timepiece Collection and Di MODOLO Haute Couture at the Di MODOLO Boutique on Madison Avenue, New York.

Looking a million dollars, Zeta Jones showed off her trim figure, and her beautifully shiny locks. At the age 40 she doesn’t have a wrinkle on her face. Catherine has beautiful curves that she’s not afraid to flaunt and a beautiful face to go with it.

Diamonds and Gemstone Jewelries | Designer Diamonds

Diamond Mercedes

2007-10-03T11:50:00.001-07:00

This Mercedes convertible, spotted at an auto show overseas covered in diamonds. A flashy, glitzy, diamond covered Mercedes SL. The SL legend began over 50 years ago and to celebrate 50 years the limited edition Mercedes-Benz SL550 was announced. Coming back to the diamond covered Mercedes SL, display in an overseas auto show.

No confirmed report on the diamonds being real or fake; this dazzling beauty would anyways be costing millions even if fake diamonds are used. But real or not, this car’s price tag is certainly written in figures that only few people can comprehend.

Nokia N95 wrapped in diamonds

2007-10-01T12:03:00.001-07:00

Amosu Luxury Phones London is offering Nokia’s N95, one of the high-end phones that is now wrapped in diamonds. This exclusive limited edition diamond Nokia N95 8GB is the first of its kind in the world. The N95 is 18 carat solid white gold with 325 diamonds, with a total diamond weight of 3.30 carats, Grade VS, Colour E-F. The company has designed 10 limited edition, each with numbering from 1-10. The exclusive and customized N95 will cost £12,000 ($ 24,500).

According to Alexander Amosu, “Each phone is made to the customer’s requirement and is uniquely different either by colour of diamonds or a choice of solid classic gold or white gold. This is truly an exclusive and impressive luxury phone piece.”

The phone also comes with:

1 year free International concierge service.
Your phone will have a unique limited edition number from 1-10.
Personalise with your name or initials.
1 year free mobile Personal address book security & backup.

The diamond Nokia N95 can also been seen & bought at London most exclusive jewellery stores. This is just one of the customized and Luxury phone designed by Alexander Amosu including: MOTOKRZR Elegance - 18 Carat White Gold with 325 White Diamonds, Apple Ipod 24 Carat Gold, Sony Ericsson w880i 24ct Gold Phone, LG Prada 24ct Gold Phone, Nokia 8800 Sirocco 24K Gold Mobile Phone, Samsung D900 18 Carat White Gold With 398 Diamonds, Motorola V3i - Stainless Steel Gold With 855 Zirconia Diamonds, Nokia 6300 24k Gold Mobile Phone, Nokia Luna 24ct, Gold Phone.

Diamonds and Gemstone Jewelries | Designer Diamonds

A Precious Snail?

2007-09-28T11:32:00.001-07:00

A natural piece of art, a snail gemstone. According to nypost.com this gemstone is 80-million-year-old fossilized sea creature. A priceless gemstone made its debut at the Museum of Natural History.

It's a two-feet-in-diameter fossil of a marine animal called an ammonite, whose iridescent, rainbow-colored, snail-like shell was transformed over millions of years into ammolite. That's one of three gemstones, along with amber and pearl, produced by living organisms.

Ammonites were hard shelled squid-like marine animals that existed from the Palaeozoic to the end of the Cretaceous era when they suddenly became extinct. They were abundant in all of the oceans. According to Neil Landman, the museum's curator of invertebrate fossils, the sea creature became extinct about 65 million years ago, around the same time as the dinosaurs.

"A fossil like this is extremely rare," said Ken Oschipok, of Korite International, the Canadian gemstone company that donated the piece to the museum after its discovery in Alberta.

Diamond and Gemstone Collection | Sea Gemstone

A precious stone dessert?

2007-09-26T11:44:00.000-07:00

A luxury hotel in Sri Lanka is charging $14,500 a serving of the world's most expensive dessert. The dessert is made up of gold leaf Italian cassata flavored with Irish cream, served with a mango and pomegranate compote and a champagne sabayon enlighten. Decorated with a chocolate carving of a fisherman clinging to a stilt, inspiration comes from the resort’s logo of the ‘stilt fisherman’ an age old local fishing practice, and an 80 carat aquamarine stone. The aquamarine, mined in Sri Lanka, is worth $14,000.

The price of the dessert is due to ingredients like Dom Perignon champagne, gold and silver leaf -- and an 80-carat aquamarine the diameter of the head of a soup spoon set into the dish. They call it "The Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence" was created to give visitors at The Fortress resort in the coastal city of Galle a one of a kind experience, said the hotel's public relations manager, Shalini Perera.

No one has actually purchased the dessert. Though the hotel has gotten calls about it from as far away as Japan, that will be coming in December, hoping that they will get one or two out before the year is up.

But of course, whoever orders the desert gets to take the stone home. They have written to the Guinness Book of World Records and they are awaiting their feedback.

Diamond and Gemstone Collection | Aquamarine Jewelry

Russian diamond auction sold for more than $38.4M

2007-09-24T13:24:00.000-07:00

Russian company miner ALROSA recently sold US$38.4 million in uncut diamonds during the 24-th international auction on sale of diamonds of the special sizes, organized by the company together with Diamond chamber of the Russian Federation in Moscow. ALROSA is one of the largest diamond-mining companies in the world; about 25% of world extractions is on its share. Prospecting for diamond deposits and producing, cutting and selling diamonds.

131 lots of ALROSA's diamonds have been exposed on the tenders, taken part by Belarus specializing on operations with large diamonds and brilliants. Containing 1,215 diamonds weighing more than 17,000 carats in total were sold. Included in these parcels were 12 diamonds that weighed more than 50 carats each. The biggest diamond offered on auction weighed 229.11 carats.

Representatives of more than 40 companies from Russia and foreign companies from Israel, Belgium, India, the USA, Lebanon. Viewing of the diamonds offered on sale at the next auction, will begin on September, 25th, 2007.

Diamonds and Gemstone Jewelries | Loose Diamonds

November Birthstone

2007-09-22T13:53:00.000-07:00

Topaz the accepted gem for the 13th and 17th wedding anniversaries. A traditional, Contemporary, Mystical, Ancient, Zodiac and Star signs (born on November 21st through December 21st) and beryl is the birthstone for Scorpio (born on October 23rd to November 20th) Topaz is symbolic for hope and strength also said to represent faithfulness as well as being associated with wisdom, courage and sincerity.

The name Topaz was possibly named after Topazos, an island in the Red Sea, by the Romans who found it. Topaz is a common gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewelry. Its golden brown to yellow color is classic but is confused with the less valuable citrine, which is sold under the name topaz. Citrine, like all forms of quartz, was believed to have magical powers and was worn as a talisman against evil thoughts and snake venom. It was also considered to have medicinal properties and was commonly used as a remedy for urinary and kidney ailments.

Citrine is a variety of quartz ranging in colors of yellow, yellow-brown, orange, dark orange-brown, reddish-brown. Natural citrine is a pale yellow to orange, and is much lighter than the heat-treated material, which is dark orange-brown to reddish-brown.

Color is noted next to birth stone name.
Modern Birthstone - Yellow Topaz (Yellow), Citrine (Yellow)
Traditional Birthstone - Citrine (Yellow)
Mystical Birthstone - Pearl (White)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Topaz (Yellow or Blue)
15th-20th Century Birthstones - Pearl (White), Topaz (Yellow or Blue)
Other Birthstone (elsewhere on internet) - Diamond (White, Clear)

Citrine jewelry is known to change color when subjected to heat and is routinely heated in the jewelry-making process to intensify its color. For this same reason, though, this gemstone should not be left in direct sunlight for a long time because it will permanently alter the color. The blue topaz that is often confused with aquamarine is rarely natural and is produced by irradiating and then heating clear crystals. Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral and one of the hardest minerals in nature. Topaz crystals can reach incredible size of several hundred pounds. Most Citrine is mined in Brazil, but other sources of the quartz are Bolivia and Madagascar.

Diamonds and Gemstone Jewelries | Topaz Jewelry

Beethoven's Diamond Hair

2007-09-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

Decomposing composer Ludwig van Beethoven's hair turn into a diamonds. A lock of his hair was grown into a precious diamond. Extracted the carbon from the musician's brown hair, exposed it to temperatures approximating the depths of hell. A synthetic diamond company has transformed 10 strands of Beethoven's hair they had result into a three blue "diamonds" sized at .56 carats. Expected to sell for up to $1m on eBay, regarding the estimated £500k price tag. Hoping a high profile musician such as Sir Elton John or Sir Paul McCartney will buy it. But with it being on eBay, anyone can bid on it. LifeGem, the company that has made the diamond, is hoping there will be bids from around the world.

One of the resulting Round Brilliant gems will go to the University Archives, LifeGem will keep another, while the third will be auctioned for the benefit of various charities including the UK's Dreams Come True, an organisation which fulfils the wishes of terminally and seriously ill children.

The German musician’s brown hair was provided exclusively by John Reznikoff, largest and most valuable collectors of celebrity and historical hair. He collects the hair of famous dead people, and has locks from a variety of celebrities including Albert Einstein, Napoleon and Abraham Lincoln. Reznikoff's collection is listed on the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest. The collection also has modern day hair samples from Princess Diana, Elvis, John F. Kennedy, George Harrison and even a bit of horsehair from Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Hundreds of years ago it was the trend to cut hair and put it in a locket.

This is a highlights to the new technology that enables us to make a diamond from a lock of hair. In the past we have only been able to make diamonds from a person's ashes. But now people are given the opportunity to give a gift as a celebration of life.

Diamonds and Gemstone Jewelries | Designer Diamonds

Most Expensive Cakes

2007-09-18T13:19:00.000-07:00

The most gorgeous and can consider as the most expensive cake is the Diamond fruit Cake, costing $1.65 million.This cake is studded with 223 small diamonds and the rest of the cake is edible. This cake is up for sale on Christmas. Apart from the 223 diamonds. This is a masterpiece in Food Art and it will be exhibited in the seventeen diamond-related designs in an exhibit called “Diamonds: Nature’s Miracle.” The chef is wise enough, not to disclose the ingredients.

But theres a $20 million wedding cake that has made its debut in Beverly Hills. This diamond cake is the most expensive diamond wedding cake ever and is created by Mimi So Jewellers and cake designer Nahid La Patisserie Artistique. The edible opulence is the star attraction of the Luxury Brands Bridal Show held at Rodeo Drive. She said, the cake will be overseen by a team of uniformed security guards at all times.

Diamonds and Gemstone Jewelries | Precious Diamonds

October Birhtstone

2007-09-13T14:30:00.000-07:00

Opal is the modern October birthstone and the accepted gem for the 13th wedding anniversary. The name opal is derived from the Sanskrit word "upala," as well as the Latin "opalus," meaning "precious stone."

To ancient Romans, the opal was a symbol of love and hope. Orientals called it the "anchor of hope." Arabs say it fell from the heavens in flashes of lightning. It was believed to make its wearer invisible, hence the opal was the talisman of thieves and spies. The opal was supposed to maintain a strong heart, prevent fainting, protect against infection, and cleanse foul-smelling air. During the Medieval period, a change in color intensity of an opal was believed to indicated if its wearer was ill or in good health.

The opal is a fragile hydrated silica material, made of submicroscopic silica spheres held together by more silica and water. It is a soft stone, easily altered in appearance by changes in heat and pressure. This mineral contains varying amounts of water within it that determine the appearance of the gemstone. When water evaporates out of an opal, the stone appears slightly smaller and the stress of the evaporation creates cracks on it. Many stones flash the colors of the rainbow when moved, due to the interference of light on small cracks and other internal structural differences. Opals also have characteristic colors due to impurities within the stone.

Quality Opal is very expensive, made more so by the caution that must be exercised in cutting, polishing and setting it into Opal jewelry. The most valuable opal pattern is the "harlequin," large angular patches of red, yellow and green resembling the checks on a clown's costume.

October Birthstones
Color is noted next to birth stone name.
Modern Birthstone - Opal (White or Black), Tourmaline (Pink or Green)
Traditional Birthstone - Tourmaline (Pink or Green)
Mystical Birthstone - Jasper Brown or Red)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Opal (White or Black)
Other Birthstone - Pink Tourmaline (Pink), Zircon (White, Clear), Aquamarine (Blue)

Opals are formed in near-surface volcanic rocks, within cavities and cracks. In sedimentary volcanic ash rock, percolating water in the ground dissolves silica that eventually precipitates to form the opal, sometimes becoming the replacement material for fossils -- shells, bones, wood -- whose original material had dissolved away.

Most of the world's Opal deposits are found in Southern Australia. Australia produces about 95% of the world's opal supply. Other sources of this gemstone are Brazil, Mexico, Czechoslovakia and Nevada.

Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry | Opal Jewelry

September Birthstone

2007-09-11T13:46:00.000-07:00

Sapphire is the modern September birthstone and the gem designated for the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversary; a star sapphire is typically given on the 65th wedding anniversary.

"Sapphire" comes from the Persian word "safir", meaning "beloved of Saturn", (or Greek sapphiros).
The blue color is by far the most popular color for sapphire but orange-pink, golden, white, and even black, due to the presence of small amounts of titanium and iron within the crystal structure.

Color is noted next to birth stone name.
Modern Birthstone - Sapphire (Blue or Pink)
Traditional Birthstone - Sapphire (Blue or Pink)
Mystical Birthstone - Agate (Blue or Green)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Moonstone (White)
15th-20th Century Birthstones - Chrsolite Other Birthstone (Elsewhere on internet)- Lapis Lazuli (Blue), Diamond (White, Clear), Chrysolite (Green)

The Sapphire is second only to the Diamond in hardness, making it a durable gemstone for setting into Sapphire jewelry. The sapphire was said to represent the purity of the soul. Before and during the Middle Ages, it was worn by priests as protection from impure thoughts and temptations of the flesh. Medieval kings of Europe valued these stones for rings and brooches, believing that it protected them from harm and envy. Warriors presented their young wives with sapphire necklaces so they would remain faithful. Sapphires were once believed to be protection against snakes. It was said that if poisonous reptiles and spiders were placed in a jar containing the stone, the creatures would immediately die.

Ancient civilizations believed that the world was set upon an enormous sapphire, which painted the sky blue with its reflection. This legend, as well as the belief that the ten commandments were inscribed upon tablets made of sapphire, gives September’s birthstone a royal place among gemstones.

The biggest source of sapphires world-wide is Australia, especially New South Wales and Queensland.

Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry | Sapphire Jewelry

August Birthstone

2007-09-08T13:43:00.000-07:00

Peridot is the birthstone for August and it is sometimes originally presented as an anniversary gift on a couples 16th year of marriage.

Peridot is perhaps derived from the French word peritot which means unclear, probably due to the inclusions and cloudy nature of large stones. It could also be named from the Arabic word “faridat” which means gem. Also mentioned in the Bible under the Hebrew name of pitdah.

Peridot ranges in color from light yellow-green to the intense bright green of new spring grass to olive. The purer green a peridot is the higher the value. Any tinges of brown or visible flaws greatly diminish the price. Some of the finest Peridot Jewelry stones are called "evening emeralds" because they appear greener under artificial light.

Color is noted next to birth stone name.
Modern Birthstone - Peridot (Green)
Traditional Birthstone - Sardonyx (Brown)
Mystical Birthstone - Diamond (White, Clear)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Sapphire (Blue)
15th-20th Century Birthstone - Carnelian (Orange), Moonstone (White), Sardonyx (Brown), Topaz (Blue or Yellow)
Other Birthstone - Jade (from elsewhere on net) (Green or Lavendar)

The Peridot was regarded since ancient times as the symbol of the sun. The Greeks believed that it brought royal dignity upon its wearer. During the Middle Ages, Peridot was pierced, then strung on the hair of an donkey and attached to the left arm to ward off evil spirits. The Crusaders thought that Peridot were emeralds, and brought them back to Europe where they were featured as ornaments in churches. The peridot was once thought to bring power and influence to the owner. Ground up, the gem was taken internally as a treatment for asthma. The stone has also been used to induce sleep, attract love and calm anger.

Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry | Peridot Jewelry

July Birthstone

2007-09-06T14:39:00.000-07:00

Ruby is the birthstone of July and the 15th and 40th anniversary gemstone. This red-colored gemstone is said to accord wearers wisdom, happiness and health, and to balance love and all spiritual endeavors.

The word Ruby comes from the Latin "ruber," meaning red. It is a variety of the mineral Corundum, and is found as crystals within metamorphic rock. Corundum is the second hardest mineral, after Diamond. It comes in a variety of colors, and is considered a Sapphire in any color except red, which is designated as a Ruby. Rubies range in hue from an orangey red to a purplish red, but the most prized gems are a true red in color. The red color in ruby is caused by trace amounts of the element chromium. Large sized Rubies are very rare and valuable. Ruby Jewelries is among the most highly prized of gems throughout history.

Color is noted next to birth stone name.

Modern Birthstone - Ruby (Red)
Traditional Birthstone - Ruby(Red)
Mystical Birthstone - Ruby (Red)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Ruby (Red)
15th-20th Century Birthstone - Onyx (Black), Turquoise (Blue)
Other Birthstone (from elsewhere on the internet) - Carnelian (Orange)

Ruby was considered to have magical powers, and was worn by royalty as a talisman against evil. Ancient tribes used the gem as bullets for blowguns, and it was said that a pot of water would boil instantly if a Ruby was tossed into it. Ground to powder and placed on the tongue, this crystal was used as a cure for indigestion.

Like most gemstones from the antiquities, Ruby is one of the Biblestones. In Exodus, the Breastplate of Aaron is described as containing a "sardius", the ancient name for ruby. Rubies have a famous place in science - the first lasers were made from artificial ruby crystals. Some ruby crystals show the fluorescence (actually very short term phosphorescence) that makes a laser possible.

Rubies come from all over the world but good gemstones are found at Thailand, India, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, North Carolina in the U.S., Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, Kampuchea, and perhaps most notably, Burma.

Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry | Ruby Jewelry

Diamond Shapes

2007-08-30T14:30:00.000-07:00

Round Shape Diamond: Often referred to as brilliant or as RBC (round brilliant cut) by far the most popular because it is the most common brilliant-cut diamond and has the best angles for which to shine maximum brilliance. It has 58 facets, Created by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. In a nutshell, a well-set round diamond will give you the most sparkle for your buck.

Pear Cut Diamond: Pear cut occupies the second place after the brilliant. It is an intermediary shape between the brilliant and the marquise. The pear shape is also a unique and excellent choice for engagement rings. A flattering cut in the shape of a water drop. The round part glitters the most, resembles a twinkling teardrop, pretty sure those will be tears of joy.

Marquise or Navette Cut Diamond:This cut thanks its name to the Marquise of Pompadour: a legend relates that this cut was invented during the 18th-century reign of Louis XIV, allegedly named for his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour, and inspired by her smile. Offers a very luminous centre, but loses its sparkle towards the points. The uniquely tapered cut, essentially an oval with rounded sides and points at each end. Modern-day versions often have a hexagon-shaped surface with facets on the top and bottom to reflect light. It's ideal for those looking to maximize carat weight and for those who like a little opulence every now and again.

Emerald Cut Diamond: The emerald cut is usually rectangular but older, square cuts are still around. A rectangular cut with long, lean facets extending down the sides, it's this shape's large table that shows off the rock's clarity better than any other shape. A rectangular shape with cut corners that resemble stair steps (it's often called a step cut) and its name was taken from the most popular shape for emeralds in the 1920s. It is a step-cut diamond; that is, it has rows of facets - usually 48 to 50 - that resemble as staircase and usually are four-sided or elongated. The typical size of a 1 carat rectangular Emerald Cut would be 7 by 5 mm.

Oval Cut Diamond: Similar to round diamonds, based upon its shape and modifications of the traditional round brilliant configuration. The oval was invented by Lazare Kaplan in the early 1960's. 56 facets are typical for oval brilliants. This shape is popular as a solitaire among those with smaller hands or shorter fingers, because the oval's elongated shape gives the illusion of length to the hand, resulting in slender-looking fingers.

Princess Cut: The Princess is a brilliant-style shape with sharp, uncut corners. It is typically cut perfectly square, rather than as a rectangle. The year was 1961, London, jewelry designer Arpad Nagy was inventing the princess -- a square-cut diamond with an array of intricate facets (anywhere from 49 to 144, depending on the diamond's size). A Princess generally has 76 facets, giving it more brilliance and fire than a round brilliant. Princess diamonds are also one of the least expensive diamond shapes to create.

Radiant Cut Diamond: This cut is another variant on the rectangular cut. It forms the basis of a whole series of cuts derived from it, such as the princess cut. Hard to find and not commonly used for engagement rings due to its scarcity. Its extra special sparkle is the result of the way its underside is cut, with 70 facets to be exact, to maximize the effect of its color refraction.

Heart Cut Diamond: The technical name for this stone is the “Heart-Shaped Modified Brilliant”, based upon its shape and modifications of the traditional round brilliant configuration. Often more of a novelty and not commonly used for engagement rings. Like pear-shaped diamonds, heart-shaped rocks can be "fatter" or more elongated and it’s the skill and precision of the diamond cutter that defines the sparkle and beauty of this cut. Heart-shaped brilliants typically contain 59 facets.

Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry | Heart Shaped Jewelry

June Birthstone

2007-08-24T14:41:00.000-07:00

June birthstone are often Alexandrite. Pearl is the Modern June birthstone. It is also the birthstone for the Star Signs of Gemini and Cancer. Alexandrite, the traditional birthstone, is a more durable stone. Pearls are a symbol of beauty and chastity; Alexandrite is thought to be a good omen. Alexandrite is a rare and very expensive gem which possesses a chameleon like quality. In sunlight, the stone appears greenish. The same stone under artificial light, would show a reddish hue! This gem is part of the chrysoberyl family. The unusual colours are believed to be produced by the presence of chronium.

The pearl is created when a grain of sand or rock fragment gets inside the clam or oyster. It irritates the animal which responds by coating the offending grain with layer after layer of shell material. Pearls formed in the inside surface of the shell are usually irregular in shape and of little value. Pearls formed within the tissue of the animal itself, result in a spherical or pear shaped pearl.

The colour of the pearl depends on what species of animal it forms in, and the environment in which it was created. White is the most common colour, but some pearl jewelry can also be found in shades of black, cream, gray, blue, yellow,lavender and green.

Color is noted next to birth stone name.

Modern Birthstone - Pearl (White), Moonstone (White)
Traditional Birthstone - Alexandrite (Red)
Mystical Birthstone - Moonstone (White)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Pearl (White)
15th-20th Century Birthstone - Agate (Blue and Green), Cat's Eye (Yellow/Brown), Turquoise (Blue)
Other Birthstone - Opal (White or Black)

June's third birthstone is the Alexandrite, named after Prince Alexander of Russia who was to later become Czar Alexander II in 1855). Discovered in 1839 on the prince's birthday, Alexandrite was found in an emerald mine in the Ural Mountains of Russia.

Diamonds and Gemstone Collection | Pearl Jewelry

May's Birthstone

2007-08-21T14:01:00.000-07:00

May's birthstone is the emerald. Emerald is the green version of the mineral Beryl. It was considered to be the talisman of the goddess Venus, and to represent faith, goodness and kindness.

The emerald's name is indirectly derived from the Greek word "smaragdos," a term ambiguously applied to several kinds of green stones. They were worn by royalty in Babylon and Egypt. During the reign of Rameses II, have been found in emerald mines in Egypt. Queen Cleopatra's emeralds were believed to originate from mines in Southern Egypt, near the Red Sea.

Emeralds vary in color from light to deep green. Emerald's precious green color is caused by small amounts of chromium and enhanced by traces of iron. Unlike other beryls, emeralds usually contain inclusions and other flaws. These flaws are not looked on as negative aspects for emerald like they would be for other gemstones. Indeed, these flaws are considered part of the character of the stone and are used to assure the purchaser of a natural stone. The stone can, however, lose its color when heated strongly.

Color is noted next to birth stone name:

Modern Birthstone - Emerald (Green)
Traditional Birthstone - Emerald (Green)
Mystical Birthstone - Sapphire (Blue)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Agate (Blue or Green)
15th-20th Century Birthstone - Emerald (Green), Agate (Blue or Green)
Other Birthstone (from elsewhere on the internet) - Chrysoprase (Green), Beryl (Green, Blue or Pink)

Emerald has been considered as a "medicinal" stone to soothe strained and tired eyes, just by gazing at a nice green one. Engraved with the image of a frog, it is supposed to help restore peace It is supposed by many to be good for preventing epileptic attacks, stopping bleeding and soothing fears and irritations. It was also believed that laying the emerald on the forehead would break a fever. In "gem elixirs" emerald is supposed to be good for all kinds of digestive problems. It is also said to be of value in immune system deficiencies, and to improve meditation and psychic abilities.

Diamonds and Gemstone Collection | Emerald Jewelry

April Birthstone

2007-08-11T13:41:00.001-07:00

April birthstone is diamonds. Diamonds symbolize purity, eternal love and faith. Known as one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds are thought to be billions of years old .The word diamond derives from an ancient Greek word, "adamas", meaning invincible. The ancient Hindus called the Diamond "Vajra," meaning lightening, both because of the sparks of light thrown off by this gem as well as its invincible strength. The Diamond is harder than any other substance on earth.

There are many kinds of diamonds: transparent, translucent or opaque; ranging from colorless to sooty black, with many colors in between. Mostly transparent diamonds, colorless or tinted, are used as jewelry. Others are used widely in industry. The color of a diamond depends on the kind of impurities embedded inside it. Yellow diamonds, for example, betray minute quantities of nitrogen, while boron imparts a bluish hue.

Color is noted next to birth stone name

Modern Birthstone - Diamond (White, Clear)
Traditional Birthstone - Diamond (White, Clear)
Mystical Birthstone - Opal (White or Black - both with hints of other colors)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Diamond (White, Clear)
15th - 20th Century Birthstones - Diamond (White), Sapphire (Blue)
Other Birthstones from the internet - Quartz (White), White Sapphire (White)

A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. There is no more convincing a promise of an enduring relationship than the brilliant gemstone that has endured in people's hearts throughout the ages.

Diamond Jewelries

March Birhtstone

2007-08-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

Derived from the Roman word "Aqua," meaning water, and "mare," meaning sea, this pale blue gem does indeed resemble the color of seawater. They were considered sacred to Neptune, god of the sea, having fallen from the jewel boxes of sirens and washed onto shore. Early sailors wore aquamarine talismans, engraved with the likeness of Neptune, as protection against dangers at sea.

Its first documented use was by the Greeks between 480-300 BC. They wore aquamarine amulets engraved with the god Poseidon on a chariot. Beginning in the Roman period.

The legends say that Aquamarine has the power to calm the waves, prevent seasickness, curing ailments of the stomach, liver, jaws and throat. During the Middle Ages, it was believed to be an effective antidote against poison. Aquamarines were thought to be the source of power for soothsayers, who called it the "magic mirror", and used it for telling fortunes and answering questions about the future. It is also said to be the treasure of mermaids.

Aquamarines is also said to have a soothing effect in relationships and thus helps foster a long and happy marriage. This makes Aquamarine the ideal anniversary gift. Aquamarine was considered a healing gem, and it was believed to help treat anxiety. An owner of aquamarine is said to be endowed with foresight, courage and happiness, it is also said to increase intelligence and make one more youthful.

Aquamarines vary in color from deep blue to blue-green of different intensities, caused by traces of iron. Naturally occurring deep blue stones are the most prized because they are rare and expensive. However, yellow beryl stones can be heated to change them to blue aquamarines.

The major source for Aquamarine today is Brazil. It is however also found in Zambia, Nigeria, Madagascar, and the United States.

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February Birthstone

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The gemstone Amethyst is the Birthstone for February. Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz and is a popular gemstone. Amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have a six sided pyramid at either end or can form as druzes that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations. The amethyst symbolizes humor and wit and was reputed to sharpen the mind and intellect.

Color is noted next to birth stone name.

Modern Birthstone - Amethyst (Purple)
Traditional Birthstone - Amethyst (Purple)
Mystical Birthstone - Bloodstone (Dark Green with Red markings)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Amethyst (Purple)
15th-20th Century Birthstones - Amethyst (Purple), Hyacinth (White, Clear), Pearl (White)
Other Birthstones from the internet - Onyx (Black), Moonstone (White)

The word amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos" meaning "not drunk", and was believed to prevent its wearers from intoxication.

According to legend, amethyst originated when Bacchus, the God of Wine, grew angry at mortals. He vowed the next mortal that crossed his path would be eaten by tigers. At that time, a beautiful young maiden named Amethyst was on her way to worship the Goddess Diana. Diana, knowing of Bacchus vow, turned Amethyst into a pillar of colorless quartz to protect her from the tigers. Bacchus, witnessing the miracle, repented and poured wine over Amethyst, staining her purple.

The early Egyptians believed that the amethyst possessed good powers, and placed the stones in the tombs of pharaohs.

Amethysts are very sensitive to heat. When heated to 400 or 500 degrees Celsius, an amethyst's color can change to a brownish-yellow or red. Under some circumstances, the stones can even change to a slightly greenish hue when heated. Heat may even transform an amethyst into a naturally-rare mineral called citrine. But even without the influence of heat an amethyst may fade in colour over time.

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January Birthstone

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January's birthstone is the garnet. It is often mistakenly thought that all garnet stones are red. Red garnets are the most common, but in fact, garnet comes in a wide variety of colours ranging from black, green, clear and numerous shades of red. The variety of colours is due to metal impurities such as iron, aluminum and manganese.

Color is noted next to birth stone name.

Modern Birthstone - Garnet (Red)
Traditional Birthstone - Garnet (Red)
Mystical Birthstone - Emerald (Green)
Ayurvedic Birthstone - Garnet (Red)
Other Birthstone - Rose Quartz (Pink)

Green garnets are the most rare and therefore highly prized. Emerald green and colorless garnet are next rarest, followed by pure red garnets. The name garnet is derived from the Latin "granatum" meaning pomegranate" because the crystals resemble the red color and seed-like form of this fruit. They can be found in many places around the world including the US, South America, Australia, India, Asia and Spain. Most often garnet can be found in small rocks in streams where the surrounding rock has been eroded away.

Garnets were once believed to hold medicinal powers. In Medieval times, it protected its wearer against poisons, wounds and bad dreams, and cured depression. The Garnet was considered to be a gem of faith & truth. Garnets were used medicinally as a remedy for hemorrhage and inflammatory diseases. Asiatic warriors believed that glowing garnets, used as bullets, inflicted more severe wounds.

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Champagne Diamonds

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Champagne diamonds are naturally coloured diamonds that are produced in a wide range of colours from light straw to rich cognac. With flashes of gold and pink, copper and peach, champagne diamonds captivate and enthrall to earn their fare share of the diamond market.The shades and hues of brown diamonds, usually grouped under the category of champagne diamonds.

Natural fancy coloured diamonds are very rare and expensive. These jewels are the most accessible natural-colored diamonds for consumers. As more and more celebrities have been spotted sporting all shades of brown diamonds on the red carpet, the popularity of these natural beauties has been taking off.

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White Diamonds

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White diamonds are produced by mines all over the world in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. A white diamond is considered to be totally colorless. There are so many jewelry possibilities that include the use of white diamonds. There are necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings, and even toe rings and belly button rings.

Color grading scales used by the internationally recognized laboratories GIA, ranges from D which is totally colorless to Z which is a pale yellow or brown color. Diamonds with more depth of color than Z color fall into the fancy color diamond range. One thing that will remain a constant and that is that white diamonds are classic and most popular, the usual color we can see.

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Pink Diamond

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The pink diamond is the world's most rare and valuable diamond. Most treasured colors commanding some of the highest prices per carat ever paid. A pink diamond is graded according to the intensity of color in each individual stone. Argyle Diamonds uses a scale from 1 to 8 one being the most intense color and eight the lightest color.

Pink Diamond Grading scale:

1. Very Intense
2. Intense
3. Strong
4. Medium
5. Medium Light
6. Light
7. Very Light
8. Blush

Size and clarity are less important than color when it comes to pink diamond pricing. Words like Fancy, Intense, Vivid, Deep preceding the word pink, all tend to mean higher price range. Light, Very Light and Faint adjectives put the prices on the lower end of the scale.

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