Before starting to plan the wedding, here are some things to consider right after the proposal.
First, share the news! Your family and friends will be (almost) as happy as you that he has popped the question. Consider taking some high quality, artistic pictures of the ring to show distant relatives and friends so they can ooh and ahh over your gorgeous ring too.
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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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Scott Kay established himself as bridal designer before branching out into men’s jewellery in a bold and daring way that has hit the jewellery industry by storm.
“My collections are designed for the discriminating few around the world who refuse to settle for anything less than the finest in quality, and like those individuals, I will never compromise”
Scott Kay is an industry icon creating
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There are countless jewellery designs available in retail stores and online, but this does not necessarily make it easy to choose a piece for you. Wedding and engagement rings that are worn every day are especially difficult to choose as you want this ring to be perfect. There are several different aspects to consider and it is important to take your time to decide and to speak with a knowledgeable
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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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Regardless of what size, quality, and variety of stones chosen, the ring style is the most important decision to make when considering rings. Apart from showcasing personal style, they may serve accentuate center stones, make a woman’s fingers look slimmer, or complement skin tone. Here are some of the most popular styles and their features:
Solitaire
The most popular for its classic simplicity
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Just in time for the holiday season, Christie’s is headlined their Magnificent Jewels sale on December 10th with red and green colors. Everyone’s eyes will be on a 3.15 carat round brilliant fancy reddish orange diamond, estimated at $700,000 – $1.2 million.
True red diamonds are the crème de la crème of diamonds – the least naturally occurring color, which means it demands a very high premium.
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Jewelry appraisals are very important if you own any fine jewelry pieces. A proper jewelry appraisal certificate will detail all of the physical features of the piece, and evaluate the metals and stones within it. For diamonds, grading along the 4 C’s – color, cut, clarity, and carat weight – will be included, and colored stones typically include color grade, clarity, and any treatments detected.
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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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In the past couple of years, the jewelry industry has seen a rapid increase in the demand for large, high-quality pink diamonds; they are often not bought to wear, but for value investment. While the demand is escalating, the supply is dwindling away. Pink diamonds in and of themselves are already exceedingly rare (only 0.7% of all gem quality diamonds). Coupled with a fancy vivid or fancy intense
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