Jewelry Blog

Celebrities Shine in Tiffany Jewels at the 2013 Blue Book Ball

Celebrities, including Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and The Great Gatsby star Carey Mulligan, shined in Tiffany jewels at the 2013 Blue Book Ball. The gala, which was held at Rockefeller Center on April 18, celebrated the launch of Tiffany's 2013 Blue Book Collection of exquisite jewels inspired by Jazz Age glamour.

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The Mouawad L’Incomparable Diamond Necklace Sets Guinness World Record

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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For Your Blogroll: Tiffany & Co. on Tumblr

If you haven't already, I recommend adding Tiffany & Co.'s Tumblr, From Out of the Blue, to your blogroll. Launched last November, the blog highlights Tiffany's history and artistry with stunning images, videos, and notes on the creation of some of the company's most spectacular jewels.

The Tiffany Anniversary Morganite necklace features a cushion-shaped 175.72-carat morganite surrounded by a diamond bow with a 2-carat Tiffany Novo diamond at the center.

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Fancy Colored Diamonds to Dazzle at Sotheby's Hong Kong Spring 2013 Auction

An important selection of rare fancy-colored diamonds will be among the highlights of Sotheby's Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction on April 8, 2013, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Notable pieces include a 3.04-carat heart-shaped fancy-intense blue diamond ring with surrounding pink and white diamonds. The rare blue diamond ring is expected to fetch between $2 and 2.5 million.

3.04-carat heart-shaped fancy intense blue diamond and pink diamond ring (top), selling estimate: $2 to 2.5 million • 13.10-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond and pink diamond ring (bottom), selling estimate: $900,000 to 1.15 million • Photo: Sotheby's

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Bejeweled in Blue: 6 Aquamarine Pinterest Boards to Follow

March babies will delight in finding an ocean of aquamarine jewelry inspiration on Pinterest. From contemporary couture to breathtaking antique jewels, aqua lovers will see outstanding uses of the serene blue gem in myriad designs on the popular image-sharing site. And while many think of aquamarine as a pale, watery (no pun), and passive blue, the Pinterest images below show the sheer color variety of this gem. Colors range from bright "Santa Maria" blue to seafoam's bluish-green with a host of shades in between. So make sure you visit the boards linked below to dive into spring with aquamarine!

Cartier Art Deco aquamarine and diamond necklace/brooch • Image Source: Kathryn Bonanno • via Deborah Dickinson's Jewels - Aquamarine board on Pinterest

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Royal Asscher Debuts Man-Made Diamond Brand: Rebel Chique

Royal Asscher's new luxury brand, Rebel Chique Diamonds, says man-made diamonds are a girl's new best friend. And here's why: man-made (aka lab-grown and synthetic) diamonds can be made in a rainbow of colors and in sizes rarely found in natural fancy-colored diamonds. By featuring man-made diamonds, the brand aims to embrace diamonds as high-end accessories that change with the seasons' fashions, a rebellion against the traditional once-in-a-lifetime heirloom diamond purchase. Or as stated in Vogue's Dutch website last week, you can now buy “an affordable man-made diamond in exactly the same color as your Louis Vuitton dress.”

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Oscars 2013: Celebrity Jewelry Stuns on the Red Carpet

With gorgeous gowns and glittering diamonds, the theme of classic Hollywood glamour prevailed at the 2013 Academy Awards. Our favorite looks include the blush-pink gowns offset by down-the-back (backlace) diamond necklaces worn by Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway...

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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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Naomi Watts to Wear Chopard Jewelry in Princess Diana Biopic

...and judging from the few released pictures, she wears it beautifully. The highly anticipated biopic, "Diana," stars Naomi Watts as the late Princess of Wales. The film has created a stir, as fans are eager to see the star's portrayal of the iconic royal.

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Pantone 2013 Color of the Year Pinspiration: 6 Emerald Pinterest Boards to Follow

Last week Pantone announced its 2013 Color of the Year, 17-5641 Emerald, which the company describes as "a lively, radiant, lush green." Naturally we are inspired to explore this hue--particularly in its luxurious gem form. Are you ready to fall down the rabbit hole called Pinterest? If so, emerald jewelry abounds on the popular image-sharing site. And the following fantastic emerald pin boards should have you dreaming in rich, velvety green.

Angelina Jolie wearing a 65-carat ring emerald ring by Lorraine Schwartz at the 81st Annual Academy Awards • Image Source: accessories.about.com • via Kelpie's Emeralds board on Pinterest

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