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By Erika W. Happy Birthday February Pricescopers! Need a little amethyst inspiration? Perfect for classic as well as contemporary designs, amethyst is a stone with many playful possibilities -- so have fun! Amethysts are often found in large sizes and are perfect for statement rings. They harmonize with any ...

Amethyst Rings – 6 Looks for February CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Happy Birthday January Pricescopers! This 5.55ct tsavorite garnet and diamond ring won 1st place in the Bridal Wear category at the 2011 AGTA Spectrum Awards. The ring was created by Niveet Nagpal of Omi Gems, a family-owned colored gemstone and jewelry company based in Los Angeles, CA. The oval shap...

Award Winning Tsavorite Garnet Ring for January CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Happy Birthday December Pricescopers! This suite of turquoise and diamond jewelry recently sold at Christie's online-only sale of Elizabeth Taylor's legendary jewelry collection. The online component was part of Christie's larger sale, which included Taylor's most iconic jewels, clothing, art and mem...

Elizabeth Taylor’s Turquoise Suite for December CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Happy Birthday November Pricescopers! These Imperial Topaz earrings have been around the (auction) block. They first sold for $710,000 in 2006 as a part of Christie's larger sale of Ellen Barkin's jewelry collection from former husband Ron Perelman. The pair visited Christie's again in October 2010 w...

JAR Imperial Topaz Earrings for November CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Happy Birthday October Pricescopers! This antique opal and diamond pendant necklace was auctioned at Christie's Important Jewels sale on June 8, 2011. Made circa 1890, the pendant features a pear-shaped black opal surrounded by old European cut diamonds set in silver and gold. The pendant measures a ...

An Antique Black Opal and Diamond Necklace for October CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Christie's is set to auction Elizabeth Taylor's most celebrated jewels including the Bulgari sapphire sautoir and "trombino" ring. The sapphire sautoir was a gift to Ms. Taylor from Richard Burton in 1971. The centerpiece is set with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing 52.72 carats. The Art Deco ...

Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari Sapphire Sautoir for September CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Happy Birthday August Pricescopers! This spectacular peridot pendant was one of highlights at the Richard Krementz booth at JCK Luxury 2011. The 33.58 carat peridot is set in 18k yellow gold surrounded by 9.71 carats total of round, marquise and pear cut diamonds set in platinum. The pendant won an H...

33.58 carat Peridot Pendant by Richard Krementz Gemstones CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Happy Birthday July Pricescopers! What better way to celebrate July birthdays than with a 27.67 carat Burmese ruby? Last April, Sotheby's Hong Kong auctioned a rare 27.67 carat ruby and diamond ring (shown below) by Bulgari. The sugarloaf cabochon ruby ring sold for $2.4 million, the third top lot...

A 27.67 carat Ruby Ring for July CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST