Jewelry Blog
Paula Crevoshay's Stunning Jewels Shine at the Carnegie Museum in New Exhibition
Tue, 16 Apr 2013By Erika Winters
A new jewelry exhibition featuring award-winning jewelry artist Paula Crevoshay has opened at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The show, Garden of Light: Works by Paula Crevoshay, presents a stunning array of designs inspired by nature and created with essential natural materials, including rare gemstones and gold.
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Henry B. Plant Museum Explores "The Language of Jewelry" in New Exhibition
Tue, 12 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
Jewelry history enthusiasts can explore the adorning arts in a new exhibition, "The Language of Jewelry," at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa, Florida. The show, which opened last Friday, examines both the personal and social context of jewelry symbolism with pieces from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries.
A Victorian-era brooch from Barbara Smith Estate & Fine Jewelry is on display at "The Language of Jewelry" exhibition at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa.
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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.
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Leibish & Co. to Present Rare Pink Diamond at Hong Kong Jewelry Show
Mon, 04 Mar 2013By Erika Winters
Fancy-colored diamond retailer Leibish & Co. will be presenting "The Leibish Pink Promise" diamond at the 2013 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which starts on March 5. The rare fancy-vivid purplish-pink diamond weighs 2.02 carats and was cut into a cushion shape from the original 4.96-carat rough.
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Where to See the Jewels of Titanic Exhibition
Wed, 21 Nov 2012By Erika Winters
The Jewels of Titanic exhibition has embarked on a 3-city tour, allowing visitors to see 15 jewels recovered from the RMS Titanic. The jewelry collection, presented by Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and Titanic The Experience, features an array of Edwardian-era jewelry including diamond and sapphire rings, necklaces, cuff links, and brooches.
Diamond 3-stone ring recovered from the RMS Titanic • Image: Premier Exhibitions
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Rio Tinto's Highlights from “Out of the Vault: Pink Diamonds and Royalty”
Thu, 11 Oct 2012By Erika Winters
Rio Tinto showcased its rare Argyle pink diamonds at a one-day event at Kensington Palace on October 9, 2012. The exhibition, titled “Out of the Vault: Pink Diamonds and Royalty," featured 42 pink diamond jewels worth $65 million. The event was inspired by The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the 23.6-carat Williamson Pink diamond, set in the center of the floral brooch created by Cartier the year of her coronation.
Linney's pink diamond tiara
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Forevermark Unveils Promise Collection Exhibition
Wed, 03 Oct 2012By Erika Winters
De Beers' diamond brand Forevermark has unveiled the Forevermark Promise Exhibition, a collection of pledges and exceptional diamond jewelry from top designers around the globe. The collection presents a diverse array of jewelry styles inspired by the word "promise."
The "Flower" Tiara by Chow Tai Fook • Video
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A Timeline of Jewels: Sotheby's to Offer Selections from Mrs. Charles Wrightsman's Collection
Tue, 11 Sep 2012By Erika Winters
A selection of jewelry from the collection of philanthropist and arts patron, Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, will be offered by Sotheby's on December 5, 2012. The sale will comprise over 60 lots of historically important jewelry pieces from the 19th century to contemporary designs by JAR.
Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch, circa 1840 • Estimate $200,000-300,000 • Formerly in the collection of HRH Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent • Photo: Sotheby's
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Job Opportunities at GIA's Jewelry Career Fair
Tue, 11 Sep 2012By Erika Winters
Looking for jewelry career opportunities? The Gemological Institute of America will host its Jewelry Career Fair on October 5, 2012, at GIA World Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. The event is open to anyone seeking work in the trade and will include career coaching and panel discussions with leading industry professionals.
Image: GIA
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Largest Australian Pink Diamond on Display in Melbourne
Thu, 12 Jul 2012By Erika Winters
Australia's largest pink diamond, the Argyle Pink Jubilee, is now on permanent display at the Melbourne Museum.
