Archive for the 'Diamonds' Category
Diamond Engagement Ring At Blue Nile engages visitors with dose of ring envy
July 29th, 2010This custom ring, among those in Blue Nile’s “recently purchased” database of recent sales features a halo of brilliant micropavé diamonds set in platinum surrounded by a 1.08-carat round diamond, H-Color, SI1-clarity, very good cut, retailed for $7,492. Seattle—Online retailer Blue Nile has introduced a new feature, a database of “recently purchased” Diamond engagement rings, [...]
De Beers’ ‘Millenium Blue Diamond Ring sells for $6 million
April 9th, 2010This 5.16-carat fancy vivid blue diamond sold for $6.4 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on Wednesday, well exceeding its highest sale estimate of $5.1 million. Hong Kong–A 5.16-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, once part of De Beers’ Millennium Jewels Collection, sold for $6.4 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on Wednesday, as diamonds continued to show [...]
Giant Cullinan rough diamond sells for record $35 Million
February 26th, 2010February 26, 2010 The “Cullinan Heritage,” a 507-carat piece of rough unearthed in September at the Cullinan mine in South Africa, garnered $35.3 million, or about $69,557 per carat, at tender. London–Petra Diamonds Ltd. announced today that a 507-carat piece of rough unearthed at its Cullinan mine in September sold for $35.3 million, [...]
The Benefits of Buying An Antique Diamond Engagement Ring
February 24th, 2010By James Greene © Diamond rings are a lovely addition to anyone’s jewelry collection. These types of gemstone rings come in various colors, metals and sizes. The diamonds which are part of the ring may be high quality stones or ones of a more modest variety. There are many benefits to purchasing a diamond engagement [...]
Choosing a Unique Jewelry Design
February 19th, 2010By James Greene © One of the aspects of a piece of jewelry which often pops out at prospective jewelry buyers is the design of the ring, necklace, bracelet or broach. A unique jewelry design can make all the difference in the world as to whether the shopper keeps looking or buys the item right [...]
The Platinum Group of Metals: Their Role in Jewelry Making and More
February 12th, 2010By James Greene © Platinum is a popular type of metal used in jewelry making these days. This precious metal is used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even lovely diamond engagement rings. Platinum is part of a group of metals known as the platinum group. Included within this group are platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, palladium, [...]