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…

Eyes Desire Gemstone Gold Jewelry

  Eyes Desire Gemstone Gold Jewelry offers Gold Jewelry from a large selection of Jewelry Creators. We offer a wide selection of Jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and pins. We also carry complete jewelry sets. A wonderful selection of jewelry storage cabinets and boxes are also available within our store. Jewelry needs to…

An Incomparable Ruby from Italy’s Last Queen

In 1930, Italian bookseller and scholar Tammaro de Marinis gifted Maria José of Savoy a ruby-and-diamond ring for her marriage to Italy’s Crown Prince Umberto. Maria José eventually became the queen of Italy in 1946; but it was unfortunately a short-lived title because, 27 days later, the Italian electorate abolished the monarchy. Fast-forward nearly 70…

Rubies from Africa fill the void left by Burmese rubies with their flashes of rich red

      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…

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…

Gorgeous Ruby and Diamond Jewelry

A Gorgeous Selection of Ruby and Diamond Jewelry. The vibrant reds contrast the sparkling white diamonds. The allure of the red ruby has been existed since the dawn of civilization. Rubies have signified beauty and power for many ancient civilizations.  We have selected a few gorgeous pieces from master jewelers ranging from Graff Diamonds to…

GIA 2.47 ct Unheated Natural VS1 Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring

Extremely Rare “VS1 CLARITY” and VIVID Red Color, GIA Certified 2.47 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond Solid 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring. As noted in the GIA Certification, this world class ruby specimen is unheated with the sought after Purplish Red color found only in the finest of genuine rubies. Unheated rubies are among the…

Cindy Chao Creates Gorgeous Art With Jewels

Cindy Chao’s creations are as much precious miniature sculptures as they are jewels to be worn on a night out. The layers of detail in each hand sculpted wax-cast piece is evident in the rich visual treat of her jewels.   Cindy Chao’s creations are as much precious miniature sculptures as they are jewels to…

Eyes Desire Gemstone Gold Jewelry

Gorgeous 10K,14k, and 18K yellow, white, and rose gold at Eyes Desire Gemstone Gold Jewelry. Stunning Rings, Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and many more gorgeous fine gold jewelry pieces available. The store is on Amazon.com, and many of the products at Eyes Desire Gemstone Gold Jewelry offer free shipping and returns. *Sold on eBay and other…