By Erika Winters 162.06-carat type II diamond found at Gem Diamonds Letšeng mine Gem Diamonds has announced the recovery of two rough diamonds weighing over 160 carats from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The two diamonds (a 162.06-carat type II diamond and a 161.74-carat type I diamond) were describ...
Gem Diamonds Finds Two 160+-Carat Diamonds at Letšeng Mine CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Twelve jewelry companies won Centurion Design Awards at last week's Centurion Show in Scottsdale, Arizona. Retailers attending the show voted on jewelry pieces from twelve categories. The entries--from jewelry companies presenting at Centurion--were shown anonymously. So winners were chosen ...
Centurion Design Awards Presented to 12 Jewelry Companies CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Proposing to your sweetheart can be a daunting task! And sometimes, a little rehearsal is required. Video requires Flash. Watch at the YouTube. We are in the midst of one of the most romantic times of the year, Proposal Season! From the beginning of February through March 2...
American Gem Society Launches “Perfect Proposal Toolkit” CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Another reality TV show on the wild adventures of international gem hunters is set to debut on the Discovery Channel on February 28, "Game of Stones." The show features "extreme gem hunter" Don Kogen, CEO of Gem Guys Inc., traveling to the "world's deadliest destinations" in search of ...
Extreme Gem-Hunter Series “Game of Stones” to Debut on Discovery Channel CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Beyoncé's massive diamond rings at the 2014 Grammy Awards designed by Lorraine Schwartz • Via Lorraine Schwartz's Instagram Are you following Lorraine Schwartz on Instagram? Because the celebrity jeweler's page is your gateway to jaw-dropping bling. Her pics from the 2014 Grammy Aw...
Beyoncé’s Massive Diamond Rings at the 2014 Grammys CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Gemstone dealer Vladyslav Yavorskyy has published a stunning book titled Terra Garnet, celebrating these incredible gems. Garnets comprise a complex group of gems divided into many different species and varieties. We love that this book showcases the vivid colors of these gems that are...
For Your Library: “Terra Garnet” by Vladyslav Yavorskyy CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters The Diamond Empowerment Fund's iconic green malachite bracelet was created by Simmons Jewelry in 2007. A portion of proceeds from sales of the $125 bracelet are donated to D.E.F. Three jewelry companies--Donna Distefano, Royal Asscher, and Benjamin Banneker--have joined to launch the...
Jewels for a Great Cause: New Diamond Empowerment Jewelry Launched CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 29.6-carat blue diamond at the renowned Cullinan mine in South Africa. The rough diamond, described as exceptional by Petra, follows significant blue-diamond finds in recent years, including a 25.5-carat blue diamond, which sold for $16....
29.6-Carat Blue Diamond Found at Petra’s Cullinan Mine CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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