Jewelry Blog

Raise Your Hand if You Want Jewelry for Valentine's Day!

We do! And it's not too late... While Valentine's Day is tomorrow, some online jewelry retailers (Blue Nile, Tiffany & Co., and Pearl Paradise, for example) are offering overnight shipping that ends later today. And do head over to your local jeweler for last-minute jewelry gifts. Today is likely the busiest jewelry shopping day of the month: a FedEx survey of 1,000 consumers found that 36 percent of Valentine's Day shoppers "wait until the last minute" to make a purchase.

Diamond heart pendant from Blue Nile. Blue Nile is offering free overnight delivery for Valentine's Day with orders placed by 4pm PST on February 13.

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Bonhams to Auction Rare Blue Diamond Ring by Bulgari

A rare 5.30-carat blue diamond ring will lead Bonhams Fine Jewelry sale on April 24, 2013. The fancy deep blue diamond is set in a Bulgari "Trombino" ring, made circa 1965. The ring is expected to fetch £1,000,000 to £1,500,000 ($1.6 to $2.4 million) at Bonhams' upcoming auction.

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2013 Grammy Awards Jewelry Highlights: Millions in Diamonds, Statement Earrings

The gowns were tame--for the most part--but celebrities adorned themselves with pomp at the 2013 Grammy Awards. While the show provides a mixed bag of fashion, you can count on bold jewelry, whether it's a full-blown-bling affair or purposeful jewels that hold their own.

Our favorites included statement earrings worn by Miranda Lambert and Jessica Biel. And how could we ignore the millions worth of diamonds worn by Jennifer Lopez and Carrie Underwood? Beyoncé was all geometry with her black and white ensemble, but we had our eyes on what appeared to be a giant shield-shaped (slice or rose-cut) diamond ring by Lorraine Schwartz.

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Jewel of the Week - Delicate Details: Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring

This week's featured jewel--a fancy light yellow diamond ring posted by athenaworth--reveals the beauty of delicate details. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum!

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Jewelry Gift Ideas for the Love of Valentine's Day

We know it's trendy to hate on Valentine's Day, but you'll only find love here. Here's why. Valentine's Day breaks up the winter doldrums, and frankly any excuse for new jewelry is good enough for us! Who cares if it's a day sanctioned for romantic-themed gifts? Some folks need that reminder! So in the spirit of Valentine's Day, here are a few jewels to incite some passion and offer a little gift inspiration.

Ruby and rose-cut diamond pendant by Leon Megé

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Retail Diamond Prices Steady in January

Diamond Prices News Roundup - January 2013

Retail diamond prices held steady in January, as Pricescope tracked minor price changes for listed carat weights. Retail prices have remained relatively stable for the last three months, following a downward polished price trend for much of 2012. Retail diamond price changes are based on Pricescope's database of over 450,000 diamonds from retail stores.

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Jewel(s) of the Week - 3 Huge Diamonds Ring in 2013!

Now this is how PS members ring in the new year! Over the past couple weeks we've seen a flurry of 4-carat-plus diamond rings on the Show Me the Bling forum. And suffice to say we are stunned by each one! Each of these diamonds has been named by their owners--yes PS'ers name their diamonds. So meet Venice, a 5.06-carat antique cushion; Bea, a 4.56-carat old European cut; and Maya, a 4-carat (well 3.98-carat, but who's counting those two points?) round-brilliant cut. Thanks for sharing, Sarahbear621, missy, and Bliss!

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Sinuous Serpent Jewels for the Chinese New Year

Although serpentine shapes are time-honored symbols in jewelry design, this Chinese New Year--which marks the start of the Year of the Snake--has us craving the coil with fresh interest. From vintage to contemporary, serpents continue to wind their way 'round us...yessss.

Couture Cleopatra Snake Ring in 18k yellow gold with rubies and diamonds • Mimi So

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Jeff Cooper Designs to Cycle For Cancer Survival

Bridal design house Jeff Cooper Designs will be participating in the indoor cycling event, Cycle for Survival, benefiting Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center on February 2, 2013. Jeff Cooper's son and company designer David Cooper will be riding with the team for cancer survival for the third consecutive year.

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Statement Necklaces Take Center Stage at the 2013 SAG Awards

Necklaces took center stage at the 19th-annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Looks ranged from classic diamonds by Harry Winston and Chopard to bold color from Irene Neuwirth. We were particularly taken with Les Miserables star Amanda Seyfried's long Art Deco-inspired necklace by Lorraine Schwartz and Cougar Town actress Busy Philipps' one-of-a-kind opal creation from Neuwirth. We hope to see the long statement necklace trend continue at the upcoming 2013 Academy Awards.

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