With prized Burmese ruby mines virtually depleted, gem hunters have turned to Africa in their quest to find the perfect red gem. Higher in value than sapphires or emeralds, and often more valuable than diamonds, the most coveted rubies have traditionally emerged from the ancient Mogok mines in Upper Burma,…
Van Cleef & Arpels’ fluttering butterflies
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra butterfly earrings. This Parisian house known for its butterfly and other gentle creatures presents new versions of this pretty summertime visitor. And with brooches making a comeback, these lepidopterous insects are perfectly poised to catch the trend. Van Cleef & Arpels Tuileries butterfly earrings Van Cleef & Arpels…
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GIA 2.22 Ct UNHEATED Natural VS1 Red Ruby Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Extremely Rare “VS1 Clarity” and Vivid “Crimson Red Color” (said to be the ultimate red color for a ruby), GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Engagement Cocktail Ring. As noted in the GIA Certification, this world class ruby specimen is unheated with the most sought after Crimson Red…
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The Superstitious History of Opal Jewelry
Birthstone of October, color-changing opals are one of the most widely loved gems by antique jewelry aficionados and modern jewelry designers alike. Like other gems with unique histories, the opal, October’s birthstone, is filled with a rich narrative past. Through ancient times and different cultures, this intriguingly mysterious and fiery stone, with its…
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Alexandre Vauhtier Designs a Jewelry Colleciton for Mellerio dit Meller
Mellerio dit Meller is a 402 year old jewelry design house that was at one time the jeweler that serviced the queens of Europe. Mellerio dit Meller has teamed up with Alexandre Vauthier, who is a outstanding up and coming couturier, to create a stunning collection of fine jewelry that is both timeless and cutting…
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Gorgeous Estate 0.81 Ct Untreated VS1 Fancy Yellow White Diamond Pendant Necklace 14k Gold
100% natural Fancy diamond collector’s dream, 0.81 carat total weight fancy yellow and white diamond pendant and necklace. This dreamy fancy diamond pendant boasts a top grade near flawless VS1 clarity Fancy Yellow cushion cut diamond accented with 45 F-G color and fancy yellow round brilliant beauties with VS2-SI2 clarity set in a classic designed…
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A Heritage In Bloom by Wallace Chan and Chow Tai Fook
“Jewels in the noble” Cullinan heritage “” after three years of her cutting and polishing, by the same drill blanks cut into 24 see DIF pure, of standard purity us the yushi drill youth of her diamond was finally born! Jewelry creation by 周大福官方專頁 Chow Tai Fook Building hand in hand and internationally renowned jewelry artist Wallace…
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Sapphire September
The cool blue sapphire marks the season’s shift from summer to autumn. To those born in the transition month of September, it relaxes and clears the mind. It also protects its owner from fraud, envy and ill health. Sapphire and Diamond Cuff by Graff Diamonds It is thought that cuffs have adorned…
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Graff Diamonds Take Center Stage
Laurence Graff, the founder of London’s Graff Diamond, acquired one of the largest fancy vivid yellow diamonds ever discovered, a 299-carat rough yellow diamond from the Letseng mine in Lesotho. Now the gem has been meticulously cut into nine different stones: six pear-shapped, two brilliant-cut round,and the cushion-cut Golden Empress, the largest at 132 carats.…
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Gaspari Italy 200ct Aquamarine 30ct Sapphire & 25ct Diamond 18K Gold Necklace Earrings
A magnificent large necklace and earrings set by Gaspari Italy. This magnificent collection of goods was all hand made in Italy by Gaspari, such sets are very rare and extremely hard to find. As you can see, this set is very high caliber and is loaded with diamonds and gemstones. The set is comprised of…
