By Erika Winters It's a never-ending saga when it comes to gemstone treatments, and GIA's latest discovery presents us with a new first, a lead glass-filled, flame-fushion synthetic ruby. Lead glass-filled "natural" ruby is common in the marketplace, but as gem treaters attempt to dupe consumers, they have su...
GIA Identifies Lead Glass-Filled Synthetic Ruby CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By 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. Select au...
By 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...
Job Opportunities at GIA’s Jewelry Career Fair CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters What better way to celebrate our September birthdays than with a 43.16-carat sapphire and diamond ring by Van Cleef and Arpels? Bonhams Hong Kong has announced an exclusive sale of eight jewels including this rare Ceylon sapphire ring. Jacques Arpels traveled to Sri Lanka to acquire the...
Bonhams to Offer a 43.16-carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is all about the details, an intricate vintage-inspired diamond ring posted by twosanguinehearts. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! The creation of twosanguinehearts'...
Jewel of the Week – Unique Vintage-Inspired Engagement Ring (Reset) CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Couture bridal and fashion designer, Monique Lhuillier, has announced the launch of an exclusive fine jewelry collection for Blue Nile. The line includes engagement rings and wedding bands inspired by the designer's renowned romantic bridal gowns. Each design will feature Blue Nile diamonds s...
Monique Lhuillier to Launch Bridal Jewelry Collection for Blue Nile CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Rio Tinto is showcasing some of the rarest fancy colored diamonds in the world at its 2012 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender. The collection includes 56 single pink diamonds (including two red diamonds) and 19 blue diamonds. The Argyle Diamond Mine produces over 90 percent of the world's pink d...
Rio Tinto’s 2012 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention in peach moonstone and diamond earrings by jewelry designer Kimberly McDonald. The earrings, set in rose gold, complemented Obama's custom Tracy Reese dress and J.Crew pumps. Kimberly McDonald is known for her use of natu...
Kimberly McDonald Adorns Michelle Obama at the DNC CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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