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Blue Hope Diamond given a new setting

To celebrate the 50 years of the Hope Diamond in the Smithsonian Museum, for the first time in 50 years, this historical diamond will be set in a new setting. The new setting was given by Harry Winston Jewelers itself who donated this historical diamond to the museum in 1958.


Weighing 45.52 carats, Hope Diamond is the largest Blue Diamond and probably the most famous diamond in the world. The diamond also displays an exceptionally rare deep blue hue. 

Beyonce Knowles launches Lorraine Schwartz ‘2 B Happy’ Jewelry Collection

Famous singer, model and actor Beyonce Knowles was recently seen launching the ‘2 B Happy’ Jewelry Collection of her friend and famous Jewelry Designer Lorraine Schwartz.

Lorraine said that it was a low moment while she was on a business trip that inspired this ‘To Be’ or ‘2 B’ Happy Diamond Jewelry line.
Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles said, “Lorraine is the most generous, wonderful, talented jewelry designers I know. She can come up with a concept and put it together ..  like that.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton to get married on April 29, 2011

We have been talking about this great royal wedding lately. Well the official date for the wedding day is finally out. It is April 29, 2011.
The couple announced that they will be tying the knot at Westmister Abbey in spring, the coming year.  The wedding ceremony is estimated to cost around $40 million, excluding the security. It is even said that the wedding could give UK a $700  million boost.
So now that it is all said and done, We sure are hoping for a great show!

What's the real worth of your Jewelry ?

Here's an interesting piece of interview that I came across. It is something that we often wonder when buying jewelry - That what is the actual worth of the jewelry that we are purchasing. Would we get at least the price that we are paying for it now.

So, here is an interview by Chris Del Gatto, Chairman and CEO of CIRCA, the largest global buyer of jewelry from the public.

As you can imagine, there's typically a disconnect between the public's perception of what jewelry is "worth", and the true market value of that item. True market value means the price that you would get if you were to sell the piece. This is very different from an appraisal value – what you would have to pay retail to replace an item if it were lost or stolen. What's important to realize is that when you're paying retail, you're paying for labor, marketing and the various profits made along the way.

For example, the generic yellow gold & diamond tennis bracelet that retails for $5,000, will typically cost a retailer an average of $1,800-$3,000, whereas the manufacturer's cost to make the piece would be more like $1,260 - $2,100. As someone who now owns that bracelet, and is selling it back into the marketplace, you're starting over again. You're not going to make back the profit that the manufacturer and retailer made. You also have to discount the labor that went into the piece. What you have left is the intrinsic value of the stones and the metal as your base. However, you can start adding value back if:

1) the piece is superbly designed and manufactured

2) the stone qualities are very high

3) it's a period piece, like Art Deco, Retro, etc.

4) the piece is signed by a famous maker such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co, etc.

This is an example of a piece that we bought this summer. It's an Art Deco lady's evening watch by Cartier made of platinum and studded with old mine cut diamonds. The formula would go something like this:


Value of the platinum and diamonds + superior craftsmanship of a Cartier piece + the fact that it is an Art Deco piece from the early 1920's + Cartier signature and hallmarks = resale value.

In the case of this watch, the smallest part of the calculation came from the materials. The style, period and signature are what provide the real value. We bought art in this case, not materials.

Ultimately, as in any industry, the rules of supply and demand reign. The true value of something is always what someone else is willing to pay.

Source
http://www.luxist.com

Sotheby’s Pink Diamond Ring sets a World Auction Record

Sotheby’s 24.78 carats pink diamond ring is sold for $46 million and has set a world record for any diamond or other jewel sold at auction. The diamond is a Fancy Intense, Emerald cut and given its huge size, is exceptionally rare piece.

Prior to the sale, the diamond was estimated to be scoring between $27 - $38 million.  To even this estimated price many experts in the industry claimed to be over estimation of its actual value.
But now the ring has set a record, Sotheby’s sure must be happy!

Price William popped the question with his mother Princess Diana Engagement Ring

Just the day before we were talking about Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring. And, now this ring is back in news.
Prince William finally asked her long time girlfriend Kate Middleton and that too with his mother’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring.


The ring was given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles in 1981.



Since this news there have been so many discussions on twitter and other social networks whether the prince should have proposed with a different ring as the ring brings back some not so fond memories.
Prince Williams said, “It was my way of making sure that my mother didn’t miss out on today.”
Fair enough, we would say! The couple is being hoped to tie the knot in summer next year.

Jessica Simpson’s Three Stone Engagement Ring

Talking about celebrities getting engaged and non diamond engagement rings, here’s another. Singer Jessica Simpson got engaged to former NFL player Eric Johnson.
And yes, to my relief even this isn’t an all diamond ring. it is a three stone ring with ruby at the center, flanked with two pear shaped diamond side stones.

Princess Diana Engagement Ring

There have been many proposals, engagements and weddings happening the Hollywood. And we often read and see a lot written about their engagement rings. Who’s was the biggest, who’s ring was worth the most?
So I was just sitting and wondering which celebrity engagement ring influenced the world of fashion the most. Or one that I remember even years after the engagement.
 


One name that come to my mind without even a minute of thinking is Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring. The ring was in a way, a break away from the old cliché of diamond engagement rings. The ring had a huge 18 carat oval sapphire at the center which was surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds. The ring seems just so perfect to me.  This sapphire engagement ring that Prince Charles gave to Princess Diana in 1981 is an epitome of grace, love and royalty. It is neither too overwhelming nor too subtle.

Which is your favorite celebrity engagement ring?

Karina Smirnoff Engaged !

The Dancing with the stars diva, Karina Smirnoff got recently engaged with her baseball beau Brad Penny. What caught our eye was her 4.5 carats princess cut diamond engagement ring estimated to be worth $95,000.

Said Smirnoff, "I'm the happiest I've ever been and Brad is the sole reason for that."

Here’s wishing the couple all the happiness !

Miranda Lambert Shines at the CMA

November 10 was a big day for Miranda Lambert and her fiancé Blake Shelton, as they both won awards for best vocalists this year.
Lambert turned 27 the same day and said, "It's my 10th year making music for a living. I started my first band when I was 17 and got paid $50 a night to play in a bar. And now here I am with three CMAs in my arms. I really feel more levelheaded than I thought I would because I hope it's the beginning. I hope that I'm here 40 years from now, handing out an award like Loretta handed to me."
Lambert stunned the red carpet with her gorgeous Sherri Hill gown and dazzling ruby and diamond dangle earrings.

Hoop Earrings – Perfect way to dress up in winters

We women love our jewelry, but wearing jewelry is no fun if it doesn’t show. And that is hoop earrings are such a good idea. They are perfect way to add that zing even when you are covered up in huge coats.

Cufflinks that store Memory

Here’s something awesomely interesting. Something that takes me back straight to the James Bond movies. Its a designer pair of cufflinks from CuffLinks.com. And its no ordinary cufflink, for it does much more than just holding together your sleeves. Its cufflinks plus USB.

Sure it can’t get any cooler when all you got to do is, plug them off your sleeve.

A great gift for your techno obsessed beau this Christmas!

 

Source

http://gemstone-jewelry-gifts.blogspot.com/

MTV EMA 2010 gets hotter this year

The MTV Europe Music Awards seems to get hotter each year with International popstars and celebs. This year the awards were held at La Caja Magica this Sunay (Nov 7th) in Madrid, Spain.
Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance got her the Best Song award, newly wed Katy Perry got the best video for California Gurls, Eminem, who got Best Male last year, got the award for best hip-hop this year. The new kid Justin Bieber got the award for Best Male this year.
Shakira, Mile Cyrus, Kesha, Katy Perry, Linkin Park, Kings of Leon, Kid Rock, Plan B gave burned the stage with their stunning performances.
 

Panther Bracelet of the Duchess of Windsor

Jewelry inspired from nature and the wild is the new craze in the world of fashion.
Here is an interesting piece that I came across while browsing online. Its a onyx and diamond panther bracelet from the collection of Duchess of Windsor. The jewel is on display at the pre-sale exhibition of Sotheby’s in Moscow, Russia.

The whole Duchess of Windsor collection that is on display this pre sale exhibition was once owned by Wallis Simpson and is estimated to be worth 3 million pounds.

Disney Fantasia Inspired Jewelry Collection

The Disney movie Fantasia has an incredible influence on fashion. Recently Walt Disney Signature and Noir Jewelry launch a jewelry collection inspired from the 1940 animation classic. Jewelry in this collection ranges from $250 -$1000

Maria Sharapova on being engaged

Just few days back tennis star Maria Sharapova got engaged to Sasha Vujacic. Said the tennis star, “He completely surprised me! I'm so lucky and very much spoiled.”

Her quarter million engagement ring was as much in news as their engagement itself. It is even reported that her fiance went for ring shopping all by himself. To which Maria Sharapova engagement joked, "Thank goodness my fiance has great taste!"

Michelle Williams keeps it classic with her diamond studs

Some say that diamond solitaire studs are the most classy that you can get with jewelry and in a way even I agree to that. Diamond studs are a timeless classic. They offer the most unique combination of royalty and brilliance. Whatever you wear them with a pair of solitaire diamond studs can never go wrong.
Recently the famous celebrity and actress Michelle Williams was seen flaunting her diamond studs. The actress will soon be portraying the character of Marilyn Monore in her next film.
A quick peek of her latest makeover.