With its vibrant, saturated hues, spinel – more rare than rubies, sapphires or emeralds – has been a misunderstood, and sometimes misidentified, gemstone. Its wide array of colours, from deep crimson to pastel blues, as well as pink, purple, grey and black, makes it a perfect impostor for other stones. Many famous…
Estate 14.15 ct Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Extraordinary “one of a kind” 14.15 carat “Certified” Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring. This “Absolutely Stunning” Exceptional Quality Emerald specimen has the rich highly saturated NEON green color exemplified by the finest of Colombian emeralds. The gemstone is an Eye Popping 10.04 carats with master cutting and exceptional color and clarity for a…
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Engagement rings Bring on the color
The traditional engagement ring stones are sapphires, rubies and emeralds with diamonds. But beware, emeralds can break so not ideal for everyday wear. And I should know, as that is exactly what happened to the first stones in my engagement ring. They have since been replaced with harder-wearing pretty pink sapphires. Beyond…
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Amoro Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18kt white gold
An emerald cut genuine Colombian Emerald weighing approximately 5.13 carats, surrounded by one hundred and thirty two round brilliant cut genuine Diamonds weighing approximately 2.84 carats, VS2-SI1 clarity, and G-H in color set in an 18kt white gold AMORO heart prong setting. Engraved with AMORO and accented with a Diamond starburst.
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GIA 2.53 ct UNHEATED Natural VVS Red Ruby Diamond PLATINUM Ring
“Immaculate SHOWROOM Condition – UNHEATED & UNTREATED – Extremely Rare “VVS CLARITY” and VIVID “Pigeon Blood Red Color” GIA Certified 2.53 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond PLATINUM Engagement Cocktail Ring. As noted in the GIA Certification, this world class ruby specimen is unheated with the coveted sought after Purplish Red color found only in the…
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Victor Velyan jewelry: the larger than life LA designer with a passion for metallurgy
Victor Velyan jewelry: Best known for the unique patina of his jewels, Victor Velyan’s passion for rare colored gemstones and metallurgy has earned him a following of dedicated fans. Victor Velyan’s jewelry is for women who aren’t afraid to make a statement. Take his jellyfish necklace, for example. The latest in a series of wild, often poisonous, animal jewels,…
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The color of the pearls
The Pearls have a wide variety of natural colors. The basic colors include the cream, White, Gray, green and pink. The Color of the pearl does not affect its value or its quality as much as other factors. The most important aspects of the color of the pearl, judging by its quality, are the saturation…
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Edmond Chin’s Red-Hot $4 Million Ruby Ring
Sold for: $3,859,249 Rubies have long been considered “the king of precious stones,” as their Sanskrit name, ratnaraj, translates.Burmese warriors wore them to battle; Indians believed they ensured peace; and nobles everywhere hoarded them for their beauty and symbolic relationship to wealth, love, and passion. “Refined collectors from all over the world are always extremely keen to purchase…
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GIA 2.43 ct UNHEATED Natural VVS2 Color Change Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Top Gem Collector’s Prized 2.43 Carat GIA Certified “Unheated & Untreated” Natural Color Change Sapphire & Diamond Ring. GIA has noted that this exceptionally rare “Color Change” gemstone is unheated, making it one of the most collectable of all sapphires given its near flawless VVS2 clarity, unheated status and richly saturated “Bluish Violet to Purple”…
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Garrard Star and Garter collection pulls rank
Jewels with a strong military inspiration make their debut at the oldest jewellery house in the world as Garrard’s Star and Garter collection goes out on parade. Jewels with a strong military inspiration make their debut at the oldest jewellery house in the world as Garrard’s Star and Garter collection goes out on parade.…
