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Royal Asscher Opens Flagship Store in Tokyo

By Erika W. On July 15, 2011 Royal Asscher opened its first flagship store on Ginza Street in Tokyo, Japan. The new store, which was opened in cooperation with the company's Japanese partner Nagahori Corporation, represents the company's first flagship in Asia. Royal Asscher will open a flagship in Beijing by...

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A 27.67 carat Ruby Ring for July

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...

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Jewel of the Week – Amethyst, Blue Zircon, & Demantoid Dangle Earrings

By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is a pair of amethyst, blue zircon, and demantoid garnet dangle earrings posted by Upgradable. Thanks everyone for posting your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling and Colored Stones forums! Posted by Upgradable ...

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From the Bench: Handcrafting a Garnet and Pearl Necklace

Making a piece of jewelry is always a challenge but it’s easier if you work it through in your mind before you begin, and then convince yourself that this is a good starting point. The gem I am working with is a lovely and unusual cut, a square cushion shaped garnet with a modified step cut crown and multi-faceted ...

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Breaking News – Terrorist Attack Hits Mumbai Diamond District

By Erika W. According to international press, three coordinated bombings hit Mumbai between 6:50pm and 7:00pm on July 13. Targeted were the Zaveri Bazaar, the Opera House district, and the neighborhood of Dadar. JCK will be blogging live news as they get more information. Our hearts go out to those affected by...

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Fabergé to Unveil New Jeweled Egg Collection

By Erika W. Legendary jewelry house Fabergé has announced its first collection of jeweled eggs since 1917. The couture line of eggs, “Les Fameux de Fabergé," will be on exhibition from July 18 to August 21 at Fabergé Geneva. The new Fabergé eggs pay homage to the original Russian Imperial eggs designed by Peter...

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New Exhibition – Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry

By Erika W. The Bruce Museum explores the intimate art of adornment with a new exhibition, Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry. An array of jewelry, mineral specimens and gemstones illustrates the evolution of personal ornamentation. "Jewelry. It is the universal means to transmit personal informati...

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Jewel of the Week – Star Rose Quartz in 22k Gold

By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is star rose quartz ring posted by Fly Girl. Thanks everyone for posting your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Posted by Fly Girl My Star Rose Quartz Ring Fly Girl's ring features a 6.81 carat star ...

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