Jewelry Blog
James Allen and Diamond in the Rough Launch New Online Partnership
Wed, 24 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
Leading diamond jewelry retailer James Allen takes a walk on the rough side--that is, diamond rough--with an exclusive new online partnership with renowned rough-diamond jewelry brand, Diamond in the Rough. The partnership reflects the company's innovative efforts during 2013. In January, James Allen launched an unprecedented diamond display technology in addition to a selection of fancy-colored diamonds and a new line of handcrafted engagement rings.
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Petra Diamonds Recovers Rare 25.5-Carat Blue Diamond
Wed, 17 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
Petra Diamonds announced the recovery of a rare 25.5-carat rough blue diamond at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The high-quality diamond is considered top color and is among a number of blue diamonds produced--including a 26.6-carat rough stone that yielded a 7.0-carat fancy-vivid blue, internally-flawless polished diamond--since Petra acquired the mine.
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Affluent Consumers Choose Zales over Tiffany, MommyMilk Jewelry, and More - Jewelry News Roundup
Thu, 11 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
A survey says consumers with $250,000+ incomes now prefer Zales to Tiffany, an au naturale jewelry line called MommyMilk makes headlines, Tiffany is raising prices in 2013, and buying a fake Rolex may land you in jail--if a new bill passes. Check out some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news.
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2.10-Carat Brown Diamond Found at Arkansas State Park
Wed, 10 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
A lucky diamond hunter found a 2.10-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas last week. And the discovery couldn't be any more perfect: the diamond was found by Andrea Murphy, a Gentry, Arkansas resident and April baby, who visited the park to celebrate her 30th birthday.
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Birks Rings in Spring with 16-Carat Yellow Diamond
Thu, 04 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
Canadian jeweler Birks is unveiling a rare 16.01-carat yellow diamond ring at its Edmonton location starting this week. Graded natural fancy-intense yellow color and VVS1 clarity, the asscher-cut diamond is set in a platinum pavé halo-style ring. The diamond ring will head to Calgary after the Edmonton showcase.
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The Mouawad L’Incomparable Diamond Necklace Sets Guinness World Record
Tue, 26 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
Mouawad's 637-carat L’Incomparable Diamond Necklace has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world's most valuable necklace. Valued at $55 million, the necklace features the Incomparable Diamond, a 407.48-carat modified shield step-cut yellow diamond that is the largest internally flawless diamond in the world. The necklace is comprised of 91 diamonds, including 229.52 carats of white diamonds set in 18k rose gold.
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Graff Unveils $100 Million Diamond Peacock, Saturday Night Live Unveils the "NuvaBling" - Jewelry News Roundup
Wed, 20 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
A $100 million diamond peacock from Graff, an imaginary diamond "device" conceived by Saturday Night Live, and an incredible gramophone ring created by Leon Megé make for some lively jewelry news.
Check out some of the most colorful stories in real and spoof (thanks SNL!) jewelry news...
Graff Unveils $100 Million Diamond Peacock Brooch
Graff Diamonds unveiled a $100 million diamond peacock brooch at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht, Netherlands. Read at Forbes.
Graff Peacock with a total of 120.81-carats of diamonds, including a 20.02-carat fancy deep blue diamond.
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Lucara Recovers 239-Carat Diamond in Botswana
Mon, 18 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
Lucara Diamond Corp., a new diamond producer which unearthed a rare 9.46-carat blue diamond late last year, has announced the recovery of a 239.20-carat rough diamond from its Karowe Mine in Botswana. The massive diamond was found along with two other large diamonds weighing 124 and 71.1 carats. The stones will be sent to Antwerp for analysis and then offered for sale later in the year.
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New Pope, New Ring: CBS News Video on the Creation of the "Fisherman's Ring"
Thu, 14 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
The most famous ring in the world is in the spotlight with the Vatican's announcement of the new pope on Wednesday, March 13. Following Pope Benedict XVI's resignation last February, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis on Wednesday. He will be the 266th leader of the Catholic Church. The CBS News video below details the creation and transition of the pontiff's ring, also known as the Fisherman's Ring, as the papal office changes hands.
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Click Your Heels with Million Dollar Diamond Shoes
Fri, 08 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
...and in diamond-encrusted shoe news, a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti pumps will go on display at Leon's of Beverly Hills through August 1. Valued at $1 million, the size 37 (U.S. 6) peep-toe pumps are completely covered with a glittering surface of 11,000 diamonds. The shoes were adorned by Crystal Heels, a company known for their bejeweled shoes hand-strassed with Swarovski crystals.
