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Why Kim Kardashian’s Engagement Ring from Kanye West is Unique

By Erika Winters One engagement-ring chapter closed and another one opened, as Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian with a whopping 15-carat diamond ring a few days ago. Just last week, Kim Kardashian's former engagement ring from Kris Humphries fetched $749,000 at Christie's, though he paid about $2 millio...

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AGTA Announces 2014 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Award Winners

By Erika Winters The American Gem Trade Association has announced the winners of the 2014 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards, which honor jewelry designers and lapidary artists working in natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls. And this year's event marks the 30th anniversary of the Spectrum Awards, whi...

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Poll: Women – Do You Take Off Your Engagement or Wedding Rings to Advance Your Career?

By Erika Winters Do you remove your engagement or wedding rings to advance your career? (Image: Erika Winters) There is perhaps no other piece of jewelry that holds more meaning than a wedding ring. A quick glance at a woman's hand not only reveals her marital status, but it can say a lot ab...

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Video: Graff’s Half-Billion Dollar “Hair & Jewel” Campaign

By Erika Winters Graff has debuted its "Hair & Jewel" campaign featuring $500 million in rare diamond jewels in the most haute coiffure to date. A throwback to the 1970 original "Hair & Jewel" photograph that launched Graff's global brand, the campaign celebrates the iconic jeweler's 60th year in the bus...

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Rare Diamond News Roundup: 118-Carat Sets Auction Record, 637-Carat Necklace for Sale, and more…

By Erika Winters Rare and exceptional diamonds have made big news in the last couple weeks, as the autumn jewelry auction season is in full swing, and large diamond finds continue to grab attention. Notable stories include a 118-carat (egg-sized) diamond that broke auction records at Sotheby's Hong Kong by selli...

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Cast Your Vote! Would You Go Dutch on the Engagement Ring?

By Erika Winters Would you split the cost of your engagement ring? (Image: Erika Winters) Couples are getting married later in life. Women are earning more than ever before, and many have become the primary breadwinners in their households. So the burgeoning trend of couples splitting the cos...

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De Young Museum in San Francisco Presents The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950–1990

By Erika Winters The de Young museum in San Francisco has opened the "The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950–1990," an exhibition featuring 150 creations from the renowned Italian jeweler, including several from Elizabeth Taylor's personal collection. Many of our members are already buzzing abo...

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Shop Local or Online? Union Diamond Delivers Both with New Showroom

By Erika Winters While many jewelers are working to improve their online shops, some established online diamond and jewelry retailers, like Union Diamond, are leading with a dual-shopping experience giving customers the opportunity to shop locally or online--or both. Last month Union Diamond announ...

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