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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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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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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This cut originated in the late 1800’s when advances in technology allowed for diamonds to be shaped on a wheel, allowing cutters to shape round diamonds. Each of these diamonds was hand faceted and primarily cut for weight retention; resulting in the creation of many different facet shapes that is truly unique. Superseding the Old Mine Cut, this newer design included a larger table size, different
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Druzy is a quartz crystal formation that grows on the surface of rocks or in cavities between them. It forms a glittery surface as the tiny crystals refract the light in different directions. It is quite stunning when used in jewellery as it adds a unique texture and color play.
These hard crystal surfaces are often found in the central cavities of rocks – these rocks are so called geodes. They
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There are many ways to make our loved ones feel special. Birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations are often times what we mark with extra memorable gifts. Why does jewellery make the perfect choice?
Jewellery is a symbol of beauty and adornment. It can be worn every day long after the romantic getaway or candlelit dinner is over as a reminder of that special occasion, of those heartfelt feelings
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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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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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Russian scientists have recently disclosed that they have been sitting on a gigantic deposit of diamonds in Siberia for decades. Estimated to be in the trillions of carats, the deposit has an unusual origin as it is the only known source to be formed by sudden impact.
It is not a coincidence that this deposit of diamond-laden rock is part of an ancient impact crater. The Popigai crater, the seventh
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