Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip Celebrated 65 Years of Marriage

Many congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip who marked their Blue Sapphire anniversary together on Tuesday.

The royal couple has an association of successful 65 years. A journey started back in 1939 when she was a princess and he a member of British Royal Navy. The future queen met the Greek and Danish royal family member while attending his cousin Princess Marina of Greece’s wedding.

They quickly became pen pals and later married at Westminster Abbey in 1947. Now 91, Prince Phillip had proposed the royal lady with a platinum ring holding heirloom diamonds from his mother’s tiara.

Prince Phillip was involved in the design which included a 3 carat round solitaire in the center flanked with 5 smaller diamonds on each shoulder.

The couple, who now have four children and eight grandchildren, has been continually celebrating landmarks together. Last year’s Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty’s reign is the very fresh celebration.

But the Blue Sapphire anniversary is a special occasion as no British royal couple has stayed together for so long as the Queen and Duke.

There romantic journey has touched another milestone and they are truly made for each other. We wish them many more years of togetherness and marital bliss.

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Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress and Tiara

The world witnessed the Wedding of the Century yesterday. And, the most talked about subject was the Wedding Dress of Kate Middleton or shall we call Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

She looked absolutely stunning! Her wedding dress was something every girl would dream of! As many did speculate, her beautiful dress was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen’s. The long and sheer veil, the hand embroidered sleeves, and about 6 feet long train – everything about the dress showcased a mix of tradition and modernity.

And, talking about her wedding dress, how can we not talk about the tiara. The tiara that Kate wore is the famous Cartier’s Halo Tiara of queen, borrowed for this special occasion. It was actually made in 1936, and Queen’s Father King George VI (remember The King’s Speech) gifted Queen’s Mother three weeks before he took over the throne. Gifted to the Queen on her 18th birthday.

Set with baguette cut old diamonds, and with its floral formations, the tiara looks absolutely gorgeous. The diamond earrings  that Kate wore on this special day were gifted by her parents and were specially designed to complement the tiara.

Nothing to fall short of a Fairytale Wedding!

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Natural Colored Diamonds – What are they?

When I wrote my last post about Jennifer Lopez’s 14-carat blue diamond ring, I realized colored diamonds remain mystifying gemstones to many. And while natural colored diamonds are more and more seen making an appearance on the red carpet adorning our favorite celebs ... Diamonds are more or less commonly perceived to be colorless and probably that is why colored diamonds were even thought of as synthetics.

So here is a quick overview of what colored diamonds actually are ..

Colored diamonds can be interpreted as a beautiful adulteration of nature. Diamond in its purest state would be made up of all carbon atoms and such diamond would be colorless and transparent. However, such diamonds are very rare; often certain chemical impurities become a part diamond’s crystal structure and thus imparting it various colors.

Most diamonds that are used in jewelry have yellow and brown tints. While these are the most common colors, diamonds come in a wide hue of colors such as blue, orange, pink, black, red and even green. As the color becomes more prominent, these rocks are termed as fancy colored diamonds. There are about 300 various shades and hues of diamonds that have already been identified.

Fancy colored diamonds are very rare, thus they come with a price tag which can make anyone gasp. But then, not all fancy diamonds are outrageously expensive, black diamonds and brown diamonds can be given their relative abundance can be bought at decent prices.

Colored Diamonds aren’t a new Concept

Given the recent limelight that natural colored diamonds have got, many believe that these fancy diamonds are some new concept. But, it is so not the case. Natural colored diamonds have been in existence for as long as diamonds have been known. The ancient Golconda mines of India, which are the oldest diamonds mines in the world.produced some of the finest and the largest blue and pink diamonds including hope diamond, koh-i-noor, darya-i-noor.

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Jennifer Lopez loves her 14-carat Blue Diamond Ring

Our much love American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez said that her favorite piece of jewelry is a 14-carat solitaire blue diamond ring that husband Marc Antony gifted on their first wedding anniversary.

Lopez also says that nothing is more important to her than her family and admits that she and Marc look forward to spending time with their three year old twins.

Blue diamonds as you may know are one of the rarest among gemstones and have beauty and brilliance that is beyond words.

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The Most Valuable Handbag in the World – Mouawad 1001 Nights Purse

The House of Mouawad, famous for its fine jewelry which even has some of the world’s biggest diamonds to its name is once again back in limelight for producing world’s most valuable handbag. Tagged at $3.8 million, this bejeweled purse has been registered as the Most expensive clutch in the Guinness Book of World Records.

 

This heart shaped clutch has every reason to be expensive, crafted in 18K gold, it is studded with a total of 4517 diamonds. There are 105 yellow diamonds, 56 pink diamonds and the remaining 4356 are colorless diamonds.

Just like the epic Thousand and One Nights, this handbag too showcases romance and passion, it is said that it took 10 artisans around 8800 hours in total to create this legendary bad under the supervision of designer Robert Mouawad.

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Ekati Spirit Diamond from Canada sets a New Record

A 78- carat diamond rough that was recently mined from the Ekati mine, Canada was sold this week at the BHP Billiton’s diamond center, Antwep for $2.8 million. This rough diamond of $2.8 million sets a new record and becomes the most expensive rough diamond from a Canadian mine. The previous record was set by 10.22 carats diamond rough which was sold for $1.2 million.

The stone is internally flawless and the most significant gem quality produced from this mine in the last 13 years. However this is not the biggest diamond discovery of the Ekati mine, the biggest was the 182 carat diamond which was found about 2 years ago, but it was of poorer quality.

There are no reveals on who the buyers in, but one can’t help but wonder hoe this stunning gemstone would looks once it is cut, given some fancy shape and set in some magnificent jewel :))

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Bejeweled baby skull worth $50 Million

Here is a bejeweled baby skull that is causing much controversy in the UK. This latest work of Damien Hist has a real baby skull covered with diamonds in platinum. This sculpture that Hist has entitled ‘For Heaven’s Sake’ is the follow up to $100 million skull which he presented in 2007.

The skull is believed to be of a new born of less than two weeks from 19th Century. The skull in cast in all platinum and with more than 8000 white and pink diamonds by Bentley and Skinner Jewelers. The Diamond skull will be showcased at Gagosian Gallery, Honk Kong this month.

There have been many protest regarding using the baby skull to which Hist replied as "When you look at a skull, you think it represents the end, but when you see the end so beautiful, it gives you hope.”

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Harry Winston Ocean Lady Zalium – Super Hot!!

Here is a watch that in no ways is less than a precious jewelry. This super hot watch is made up of unique metal alloy ‘Zalium’ that Harry Winston like to use this metal as this is super light, corrosion resistant and hypoallergenic.

The white and red combination of the watch is super classy and the diamond border lends the watch an inimitable look.  

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Black Diamond Jewelry – Black is very in!

Looking  for something different and yet trendy, black diamond jewelry could be what you might be looking for.

It is nothing usual, nothing regular, it is what you call ‘different’ and yes it looks super hot. Black Diamond Jewelry has made quite an appearances recently on the red carpet.

The color black brings a unique mystic appeal to the gem. It is something that can never go unnoticed; another reason that makes black diamond rings stunning cocktail rings.

Black Diamond Cufflinks that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie designed in collaboration with Asprey.

 

Camen Electra Black Diamond Engagement Ring

 

 

Katy Perry’s black diamond heart ring

 

and yes, last but not the least, the most talked about black diamond ring – Solitaire black diamond ring that Sarah Jessica Parker wore in Sex and the City 2

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Christie’s Pink Diamond at $1 Million per Carat

The world suddenly seems to in a fix with Pink Diamonds. Just few days back Sotheby’s 24.78 carats pink diamond set a new record when it was sold for $46 million.

And here is another purple-pink diamond, this time from Christie’s which grabbed a mind boggling price. This 6.89 carats was sold at $6.91 million (about $1 million per carat).

The stunning cut – cornered modified rectangular shaped diamond is set with pink diamonds in rose gold ring.

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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!

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Rare Blue Diamonds on display at NYC museum

New York City Museum displays some of the rarest blue diamonds in the world.

Wittelsbach Graff Diamond is the main highlight of this collection. This 31.06 carats was discovered in India in later 17th Century. The diamond is a Fancy Deep Blue colored with Internally flawless clarity.

The diamond originally weighed 35.56 carats. The Wittelsbach diamond was purchased by Lawrence Graff in 2008 for $24.3 million, who got the diamond re – cut and that is how the diamond got its present name and size.

 

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Katy Perry’s Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring

What would be a best way to show your love than by giving and receiving a diamond? Celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment and music have been setting trends for diamond engagement rings. The gorgeous center stone of engagement ring of Lady Diana was circled by fourteen sparkling diamonds. The fascinating Catherine Zeta-Jones’ diamond engagement ring estimated at over $2 million. Madonna was engaged with an antique style three-stone diamond engagement ring with a breathtaking platinum band.

Recently, singer Katy Perry has been seen sporting her new Cartier diamond engagement ring. The eccentric comedian Russell Brand, 34, proposed to Katy Perry, 25, after dating for four months while on their sun-soaked vacation in India.Their engagement celebration was held in Thailand. The trip was his surprise Christmas Gift as she loves Indian culture.
The Diamond Engagement Ring is a round solitaire diamond weighing around 3 carats, set in a yellow gold band. The Singer was spotted flaunting her beautiful diamond solitaire engagement ring in London. The newly engaged couple is planning about their big day.


Diamond is prized possessions and holds history and the glamour that makes it ideal for engagements gifts for celebrities.

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Michael Jackson's Hair to be made into Diamonds

If you thought diamonds are ultimately desirable, what would you say about those rare ones that are created from the very hair of pop icon Michael Jackson. Sadly, the man has scaled all possible heights of popularity post his death than when alive, and we cant help but remain glued to every bit of new update that is available about the legend.

The latest will definitely keep you reeling with shock. Now, you could actually have a part of this music genius captured in a forever diamond. Well yes, a Chicago based company is contemplating turning Michael Jacksons hair into diamonds. Do you recall the unfortunate Pepsi commercial shoot during which the King of Pop's hair caught fire way back in the eighties? While trying to extinguish the flames, a part of the star's hair was retrieved and preserved which is being turned into diamonds.

LifeGem, the company taking up this venture assures of ten sparkling diamonds but are yet to decide on the price. Interestingly, the procedure from charred hair to glittering diamonds would be accomplished by extracting carbon from the hair and and turning it into crystals which can in turn be processed into diamonds.

Interestingly, LifeGem claims to have transformed another music legend Beethoven's hair into diamonds as well, which sold for a whooping $240,000 each. Lets wait and watch the price tag attached to the diamonds churned out from Michael Jackson's hair.

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Christie Brinkley’s new move – Jewelry!

 

Christie Brinkley is coming up with a jewelry line ‘CeleBrate’ that is truly feminine. The hundred pieces in her jewelry line are quite versatile and can be sported in many different ways with any wardrobe be it a casual outfit or an evening wear. From classy gold peace signs glittering with diamonds to feminine floral motifs and elaborate, southwestern-style turquoise, the exceptional collection has a piece for every woman.

Her jewelry line spells imagination, ecstasy and confidence. It connects with today’s women and makes a good everyday wear. A part of Brinkley's collection has her initials on them for a personalized touch.

The jewelry is affordable and trendy that catches the eye of modern women. The glamorous collection oozes with her personality and charm. Darrell Ross, president and CEO of Ross-Simons, is pleased to be the exclusive retailer for The Christie Brinkley Jewelry line ‘CeleBrate’.

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The Hong Kong Jewelry Show

For all you jewelry lovers out there, the Hong Kong jewelry show promises a whole new range of jewelry with interesting designs and creative motifs. For those who don’t know Hong Kong is the world’s largest jewelry exporter. The previous shows have brought us some of the best in jewelry. Pictures from the previous jewelry shows in Hong Kong – Enjoy!

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Fashion in 2009

There is nothing more constant than change. What can be more applicable to this rule than fashion and trends, that are constantly subject to changes. It's interesting how, at the beginning of every year, we fashion fanatics make a beeline for any information that we can lay hands on about what trends the new season will bring. Without building up the suspense anymore, let me share with you what styles 2009 has ushered in.

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Fashion Jewelry - Gold and Diamonds

Check out these gem-alicious pieces worn by Angelina Jolie! YUMMY

Sophia Vergara wearing diamond and platinum earrings.

Eva Longoria Parker wearing Stylish Diamond Earrings for attending the 'Blindness' premiere

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Barack Obama to buy rare $30,000 Rhodium ring for his wife to say 'thanks for your support'

While taking the wedding vows, a man and wife promise to stand together and give unflinching support to each other in the journey of life. A true example of this is the new US President elect Barrack Obama and his wife Michelle. The lady has been a pillar of strength to her husband, helping him campaign and win the most coveted position in the world, that of the US President. What can be more rewarding for her, apart from her position as First Lady, than a token of her husband’s love and appreciation?

Take a look at this exceptionally exquisite ring that the President elect has chosen to give his better half. Made of Rhodium, the most expensive and rare of all metals, the ring stands out for its extraordinary make and design. The lavish display of diamonds adds yet another sparkling luxurious look to this breathtaking ring. What better way to show your appreciation, especially to the woman you love and share your life with. Mr Obama sure has his way of doing things in style.

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