The claddagh ring is a traditional (17th Century) Irish ring with a heart held in 2 hands with a crown on top. It represents love (heart), loyalty (crown), and friendship (hands). It is still, centuries later, a popular choice for engagement or wedding rings, though sometimes worn just as a symbol of Irish heritage or friendship. It is seen with or without a crown and often handed down through
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Diamond is the birthstone of the month, and birthday girl Andrea Murphy celebrated her 30th with a trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Within 2 hours of being there she found herself a 2.1 carat brown diamond!
The category of colour is known as ice tea and was found in the East Drain area of the park. According to Park Interpreter Margi Jenks, “Because of their
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Many of our wedding and engagement ring clients zip off round the world to marry in exotic locations. This makes for an exclusive wedding experience, but while many have considered their flower choices, outfits, invites and the other wedding details, have packed their sunscreen and shades for the weather; many overlook the necessary care requirements for their precious jewellery.
We provide each
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Napoleon`s engagement ring went to auction to be timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Josephina’s birthday. It fetched a hefty $949,000 (€730,000) so that after commission and fees the total was $1.17 million! Almost 50 times the original $20,000 estimate! The winning bidder remains anonymous.
Osenat auction house described the the 18th century ring as a “simple” gold band decorated
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An exquisite blue diamond ring will lead Bonham’s Fine Jewelry auction on April 24th. The ring dates back to circa 1965, and features a cushion-shaped, fancy deep blue of 5.30 carats set horizontally in a platinum and diamond setting. This masterpiece was crafted by the renowned Italian jeweler Bulgari, whose creations were the epitome of innovation and high-fashion in the 1960’s. It is estimated
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Jewellery is often worn as a personal touch to an otherwise generic outfit – be that an office suit, jeans and a t-shirt or a little black dress. The jewels we choose reflect the mood we are in and our personal style.
The media is often scrutinizing celebrities’ outfits on the red carpet and at political inaugurations. We might not suffer such mass examination, but we are nonetheless giving away
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This year’s 70th Annual Golden Globes Awards was a magical night filled with talented celebrities, designer gowns and most importantly gorgeous jewelry. Stars sparkled in all types of bedazzled accessories from emerald danglers to diamond encrusted cuffs. Here are some of the most memorable looks of the evening and the pieces which caught our attention.
Hollywood sweetheart Jessica Alba accessorized
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Congratulations, you are getting married! All of a sudden, it seems like you have a million choices to make. You need to find the perfect dress, the perfect cake and the perfect location. But hold on for a second – what about the perfect bridal jewelry? The perfect jewelry for your wedding should not merely match your wedding dress, it should perfectly enhance everything about your appearance. You
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Vancouver is an international metropolis with a vibrant design community. Many upscale and innovative designers have chosen to set up shop in this community. With the Pacific Ocean in sight, mountains for backdrop and second-to-none architectural standouts around the city, it is truly an inspiration. Jewelry is no exception to this trend. Many fashion-forward individuals go to no end to find that one
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The great imperial crown has been the symbol of power for Russian rulers for more than two centuries and is one of the country’s most admired jewels. Made of fine silver set with 4,936 diamonds totalling 2,858 carats and set with a world record size spinel atop the crown, it is not only a national Russian treasure but also an important world artifact. Jewelers from Smolensk sought to recreate the
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