In Victorian times it was more usual for engagement rings to feature coloured stones, however in recent times the diamond has taken over as gem of choice. In the past few years celebrities such as Kate Middleton with her sapphire ring and Jessica Simpson with her ruby have been in the spotlight and coloured stones have become more popular once again.
No longer for the unconventional bride, coloured
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When I walked into Secret Sapphire for the first time, what immediately caught my eye were the beautiful sterling silver pieces of the Lusciouss collection. They were big, bold pieces but at the same time also delicate-looking and feminine. I could easily imagine them being worn on a casual Sunday to a fancy dinner party and everything in between.
Unlike any of the silver/sterling silver jewelry
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18th Century French military mastermind Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) who is best known for his martial brilliance had a home life that we rarely consider.
He married in 1796 to Josephine de Beauharnais. He was only 26 while she was 32, a widow from the Revolution. He used to send her love letters from battle.
The ring Napoleon gave to Josephine for their engagement is said to be “in good
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Jennifer Lawrence captured the global audiences’ admiration at the 2013 Oscars with her easy going charm and grace, and she also stole the spotlight with her ensemble.
Her flowing Dior gown was perfectly matched by her simple diamond jewelry; a pair of halo drop earrings and a long diamond necklace draped over her back. For the long, thin necklace look, go for “by the yard” styles. By the
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The Pantone Color Institute has dubbed Emerald as being the Color of the Year for 2013.
Each year, the color authority surveys color influences around the world through high fashion designers’ collections, films in production, travel destinations, art collections and more. They have unveiled the annual color choice this week, Emerald, describing it as “a lively, radiant, lush green.” It will
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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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Earlier in October, the American Gem Trade Association announced the winners of its 2013 AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards, which is regarded as North America’s premier colored gemstone jewelry design contest. This year marks its’ 29th anniversary, recognizing jewelry designers working with natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls in fine jewelry.
The competition encompassed many different
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One of the world’s most recognized diamond brands, Hearts on Fire, is proud to announce their sponsorship of the Miss Universe Australia Pageant starting in January 2013.
Their partnership will begin with a diamond crown that will be provided for use in the pageant by Hearts on Fire and is currently in the making by a team of designers, headed by Hearts on Fire’s director of design, Illaria
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You may have heard of celebrities collaborating with jewelers to custom design anything from engagement rings to anniversary gifts to red carpet adornments. Their designs are generally very elaborate, exclusive, and expensive! However, custom made jewelry isn’t only for the rich and famous. Here we include a breakdown of the process and what you can expect.
One of the main benefits of custom made
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Sotheby’s recent auction featured jewellery from the collection of philanthropist and legendary New York society figure, Brooke Astor. Jewels from the estate garnered over $18 million and showcased stunning emerald and diamonds from Mrs. Astor’s personal collection.
One of the biggest sales of the auction was Astor’s 22.84 carat platinum, emerald and diamond engagement ring designed by Van
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