Your fine jewelry is precious. Whether it’s a special gift from someone you love, a family heirloom piece, your everyday bling, or just a bauble that makes you feel really, really good when you wear it, fine jewelry requires special care on a regular basis to maintain its inherent beauty and luster. While proper cleaning […]
It’s that time of year… when love is in the air and marriage proposals abound. If you are among the lucky few (or more accurately, thousands) to find yourself in that position so coveted by the lonely heart’s club at this time of year – the position of preparing a Valentine’s Day proposal to your […]
Whether you’re in the market for a diamond engagement ring or any other type of precious gemstone jewelry, the most common consumer concern usually revolves around the question of “Am I getting the best value for my money?” Unfortunately there are a lot of misconceptions out there regarding the dos and don’ts of investing in […]
When most of us think of summer, we think of a weekend at the lake or the beach, picnics in the park, summer vacations… Some of us think of the number that the humidity is going to do on our hair, but we’ve got ways of managing that. Sort of. But did you know that […]
The legendary “Black Pearl” of Pirates of the Caribbean fame certainly took its name from this exotic and breathtaking jewelry element. Cultivated only in the seas surrounding French Polynesia and Tahiti – and only since about the 1960’s (well, commercially, anyway) – Tahitian pearls are an exotic twist on one of the world’s most classic […]
The world’s largest Fancy Intense Blue Diamond ring is scheduled to go up for auction at Christie’s on June 9th, 2016. The breathtaking jewel is expected to bring anywhere from 23 to 29 million dollars, and is just one polished piece of the largest blue diamond of this extraordinary quality ever to be discovered. No […]
You love your jewelry. You like how it reflects light through all the right angles and the way it makes you feel. But there are times you notice an odd glimmer or a lack thereof and you find yourself wondering whether the necklace is the real deal after all. If you’ve suspected something fishy for […]
She is the perfect woman. Her smile touches your very soul and her laugh is like the sound of angels in heaven. She is, without a doubt, the woman you will spend the rest of your life with. She is creative and funny and one of the most unique people you have ever met. You […]
The science of diamonds is fascinating, and tackling that science can certainly be intimidating. Although it may be confusing to start breaking down the scientific aspects, it does not have to be. Taking it one step at a time is essential for fully taking in the interesting scientific make-up of the diamond itself. The structure […]
If you are a lover of fine comedy, you may have heard of “The Pink Panther” – either the 1963 series or the gaggle of films that followed, with the most recent being released in the 2000’s and starring Steve Martin. The premise revolves around a valuable diamond called “The Pink Panther”, a large and […]