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25-Carat ‘Sunrise Ruby’ Sets New World Auction Records at Sotheby’s Geneva

By Erika Winters The Sunrise Ruby sold for $30.3 million at Sotheby's Geneva on May 12, 2015. The 25.59-carat "Sunrise Ruby" sold for $30.3 million at Sotheby's Geneva on May 12, 2015, establishing three new auction records including the highest price paid for any ruby, the highest price-per-carat for...

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Shipwreck Near Finland May Hold $150 Million in Gold Coins and Jewelry

By Erika Winters These 15th-century gold coins were used at the time the Hanneke Wrome sank. The ship's cargo included 10,000 gold coins, according to archival documents. Image source: Wikimedia Commons According to Discovery News, archaeologists have discovered a sunken 15th-century ship off the coast o...

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$17,000 Apple Watch Too Pricey? Gold Plate It

By Erika Winters Gold plated stainless steel Apple Watch from WatchPlate.com When Apple rolled out the pricing for its new Apple Watch Edition, the model that includes solid 18k rose and yellow gold cases, many balked at its $10,000-$17,000 price tag. We knew the gold versions would be pricey, but many d...

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Natural Sapphire Company to Give $45,000 Baby Rattle to Princess Charlotte

By Erika Winters CAD rendering of Natural Sapphire Company's baby rattle for Princess Charlotte On Saturday May 2, the world watched when royal couple William and Catherine emerged from London's St. Mary's hospital with their new baby girl, Princess Charlotte. And now people all over the world are sendin...

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Hallelujah! Woman Finds 3.69-Carat Diamond at Arkansas Park

By Erika Winters 3.69-carat rough diamond found by Susie Clark • Image courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. Arkansas resident Susie Clark scored a 3.69-carat rough white diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas on April 23. Clark spotted the diamond on top of...

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100-Carat Diamond Fetches $22 Million at Sotheby’s

By Erika Winters A 100.20-carat diamond fetched $22 million at Sotheby's New York on April 21, 2015. Sotheby's New York Magnificent Jewels auction garnered $65.1 million on April 21, 2015. An ultra-rare 100.20-carat diamond led the sale, fetching $22.1 million. Dubbed the "Perfect Diamond," the em...

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Sustainable Jewels: Get to Know These 8 Designers for Earth Day 2015

By Erika Winters Engagement rings by Dawes Design We are celebrating the following 8 designers working in sustainable jewelry for Earth Day 2015! These designers produce stunning jewelry in recycled metals, diamonds, and gemstones, and some also work in Fairmined metals and Fair Trade gems. Many of the...

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Journey of a Gem: Interview with ‘Sharing the Rough’ Documentary Film Director Orin Mazzoni

By Erika Winters The documentary film Sharing the Rough, which is set to premiere at the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival on April 17, traces the journey of a rough gemstone as it travels from a mine in East Africa to a U.S. gemstone cutter, a renowned jewelry designer, and ultimately ...

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