Posted in Designer, Diamond, Gold, Jewelry on 19 November 2009
Ring watches are not a novelty anymore. The pattern has been done several times before but we do feel that none have been as good as the one attempted in the Digit Watch. This one is aimed to steal the hearts of both men and women alike with such a generous an option of customization that you will be nothing short of being ‘floored’. Manufactured in London, this one is already being celebrated as one that even surpasses brands like Rolex and its much celebrated peers.
So much about the aura of the ring watch, let us tell you what keeps it ticking. An 18 carat white gold ring with an Aquamarine jewel face decorated with 142 diamonds holds the watch complete with a crown that can be manually wound.
Posted in Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Luxury, Luxury Brands on 9 October 2009
Africa is a name that comes to the mind when thinking of diamonds. And diamond jeweler Royal Asscher has comes up with a whole range dedicated to the same, and call it Stars of Africa. This collection features some 18 rings each decorated with beautiful, high-quality diamonds that have been enclosed in a fluid-filled sapphire dome. In this interesting design theme, the precious ices move about just the way sparkles do in a snow globe, leaving trails of fire and color!
Choices of white, yellow and rose gold are offered in this stunning ring collection that is priced between $4,950 and $7,900. These will actually hit the markets on later this month. And the story does not end here. Royal Asscher has decided to forward $150 from the sale of each ring to educational, health, micro-economic and self-sufficiency programs all over the continent of Africa.
Posted in Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Luxury on 1 October 2009
There are a few things in this world that look even better in their rough form, diamonds included. And that is precisely the reason why Diamond in The Rough has gained popularity with the brides-to-be thanks to the elegant natural rough diamonds that have been used extensively in the latest collection that the brand has to offer.
There are nine brilliant solitaire ring designs to pick the one that sets your heart racing. We particularly liked the natural rough diamond and micro pavé diamond bands that come in all platinum, 18 carat white gold and 18 carat yellow gold options.
Just so you know, wach of the rough stones used in the jewelry designs here have their very own and rather exclusive idiosyncratic shape which gets complemented by the skilled hand craftsmanship of the designers.
Posted in Auctions, Diamond, Events, Exhibitions, News on 25 July 2009
The forthcoming jewels sale at Chritie’s to be held on October 21 is already got everyone’s attention courtesy the Annenberg Diamond. This one is tunning piece of ice shaped like a square with a value of 31.01 carat. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. Experts in the field have already given the precious stone their approval by saying that this one is an emerald-cut diamond and grade D in color. Apparently, this makes it the most flawless and rarest of its kinds available today.
The Annenberg diamond does not comme alone. Among its entourage, you shall fine two pear-shaped diamonds, each of 1.5 carats and 1.61 carats, all mounted together on a ring designed by David Webb.
Posted in Celebrity Shopping, Designer, Jewelry, News on 23 June 2009
The most popular doll ever is in news all over again with the new dedication in its honour. This time it is brand Bulgari which has roped Barbie as an ambassador for Bulgari’s support of Save the Children International’s ‘Rewrite the Future’ project that shall fund education for many kids in poverty stricken areas of the world. And to mark the effort, Bulgari has launched a line of 11 jewelry pieces and 7 timepieces.
A part fo thes sales will be sent to support the child help campaign. Bulgari is looking forward to contrubute a to the tune of 10 million euros. And Barbie is doing her share to promote the new line by modeling a ring that is a signed silver Bulgari ring with an engraving of ‘Save the Children’.
Posted in Celebrity Shopping, Designer, Diamond, Jewelry on 22 June 2009
Steelers rule the Super Bowl perhaps like no other and they have no intentions of playing it down. And that is why they have come up with their rings. Yes, the pride of winning the title six times is reflected in the brilliantly cut diamonds surrounding the Steelers logo on the rings. You don’t have to look closr to find yellow, red and blue stones in the shape of hypocycloids all sitting stop a football-shaoed design created with 32 other diamonds.
The jewelry designer has been quite generous with the ices as you find seven more diamonds on each tip of the football to symbolify the team’s seven AFC Championships. And when you add them up, the number 14 stands for the numer of Division titles in Steelers history.
Posted in Concept, Designer, Fashion, Gold, Jewelry, Luxury on 12 May 2009
Dunno about you, but it is definitely a never-seen-before concept for we guys here. We are talking about the creations of French jewelry designer Philippe Tournaire who like to work architectural inspirations on 18 K gold and platinum rings. As unusual as it may sound, the rings will impress you with their novelty.
The collections are called “Villa de Reve,” “Metropolis” and “Marelie Baroque”. The design dazzles like in the impression of Prieure Saint-Roman in France, as seen in the Roman ring, and the Big Apple’s skyline, as seen in “Manhattan.” Be pleased to know that all rings are made by hand.
Posted in Crystals, Designer, Gold, Luxury on 11 September 2008
I always thought that my Swarovski watch is the ultimate thing that has ever seen life but the recent collection launched by Jaeger-LeCoultre has made my time piece blush! Yeah, I know they are the best watch-makers in the whole wide world, or so the gfame goes but I never though that they would surpass their own best so easily. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Le Lierre Collection. It�s a green fantasy turned to life! It is made in the form of ivy leaves and tendrils, only the green leaves are realised in gold and precious stones to make it the ultimate style statement.
The set comes complete with a necklace, a bracelet, a ring and a pair of in 18k yellow gold and and yellow sapphires. In total, it has 14,000 gemstones and it costs a paltry $4.3 million. You heard it right! Paltry is what I said. The miracle that this piece is, 4.3 million is too paltry an amout if you ask me.
Via TimeZone
Posted in Antique, Auctions, Jewelry, Necklace, Ring on 9 June 2008
Athina Onassis, the heiress once hailed as ‘the richest little girl in the world’, is on a move to auction off her millions of pounds of jewelry that she inherited from her mother Christina. The fortune worth is amounted at £1 billion but her call for auction is the result of her decision that she has no need of what she sees as the glittering paraphernalia of a departed era. The jewelry collection up for auction is anticipated to generate £8 million on 11 June at Christie’s.
The exhibited collection include a pear-shaped 38-carat diamond estimated at up to £2.2 million, a ruby and diamond necklace by Van Cleef and Arpels expected to fetch £40,000, a rare Buddha by Carl Fabergé that was positioned on Onassis’s yacht likely to generate £250,000 to £350,000 plus a 14.79 carat diamond ring by Harry Winston worthy to realize £500,000-£700,000.
Via DailyMail
Posted in Jewelry, Luxury, Ring on 28 May 2008
They say diamonds form an eternal connection between loved ones. And the form that enables diamond do the needful is well performed by eternity rings. I would love to narrate a small story before you to make you realize the worth of eternity rings. Joe DiMaggio gave Marilyn a platinum diamond eternity ring encrusted with 35 baguette-cut diamonds at their wedding in 1954. And lately the ring got sold at an auction for $772,500 to an unnamed bidder. Thus it is not wrong to say that eternity rings are priceless and must to commemorate an occasion like wedding.
Lately I happen to visit an online store that has a huge variety of diamonds, fine anniversary gemstones, diamond wedding rings, eternity rings and wedding bands and certified diamonds. After reaching them I came to know that they change their stock frequently. Also, if you compare their price with any other online store then their rates are competitive with an assured quality.
You can always go with the smart combinations like ruby and sapphire, emerald and diamonds and can experiment with more also. Also, you can consider various anniversary gift available in precious metals like platinum 950, 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold, silver & titanium. I am really impressed by their collection of elegant rings and am surely going to ink deal with them as soon as my marriage date gets fixed.
