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Diamond Ring Breaks Guinness Book Record

January 10, 2012 By

diamond ring breaks world recordThe Tsarevna Swan, a spectacular ring that gets its name from its swanlike appearance, has set a new world record for the highest number of cut and polished diamonds set in a single, wearable diamond ring. The spectacular Tsarevna Swan diamond ring is set with over twenty five hundred cut diamonds, according to the Guinness World Book of Records.

Featuring a graceful, unique swan-like design, the stunning 18 karat white gold diamond ring was designed and created by Ukrainian Lobortas Classic Jewelry House, who are known for their spectacular and daring jewelry designs. The Tsarevna Swan diamond ring was unveiled for evaluation in 21 June, 2011. The ring is set with diamonds totaling approximately 10.48 carats, the diamonds themselves ranging 0.001-0.05 carat each. The diamonds are all G colored and are all of a high clarity grade, ranging from VVS2 to VS1, producing a high-end, high-quality diamond ring. The spectacular diamonds were supplied by the Shrenuj Group, an Indian based diamond and diamond jewelry manufacturer.

The ring itself took over five hundred man-hours to design and over three thousand to produce.

The Tsarevna Swan diamond ring is estimated at approximately one point three million dollars. Not the most expensive of diamond rings per say, but certainly an impressive piece as far as diamond set jewelry goes.

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Loose diamond information: 4cs Infograph

August 25, 2011 By

Quick. Fast. Instant. These are what people live for in today’s world. It’s a reality we’re slowly but surely getting used to. When we want to know about something, we simply go online and “Google” it. It surely is a lot faster than going to the library or looking for books at the book store.

Unfortunately, most of us no longer have the time (nor the attention span) to read paragraphs upon paragraphs of information. This is the very reason that gave rise to what we know now as an infograph, which is short for “informative graphics”. Pretty much like road signs, infographs give you all the information you need in just one look.

Now if you were to look for information about diamonds, the words Cut, Color, Clarity and most especially Carat are sure to come up. Also popularly known as “The 4 C’s”, these are qualities which largely determine the price of a diamond. There’s loads of information about these online, a lot of article which are pretty accurate, but will take a bit of effort on your part to understand.

For the convenience of novice diamond buyers everywhere, Brilliance.com has come up with an infograph about the 4 C’s of Diamonds. This is the fastest and easiest way for anyone to learn what a diamond’s “cut”, “color”, “clarity” and “carat” is. Also, since these 4 qualities are measured by visual inspection, it will no doubt be more effective to present it using illustrations rather than words.

The infograph below entitled “The 4 C’s Of Diamonds” is brought to you by Brilliance.com, a retailer of loose diamonds, diamond engagement rings and other fine jewelry. With over 20 years in the gem and jewelry industry, Brilliance is also an accredited partner of the Better Business Bureau and a proud supporter of Earthworks’ No To Dirty Gold campaign.
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Kim Kardashian and Lea Michelle dazzle in Champagne diamonds at the 2010 Emmys!

September 16, 2010 By

Kim Kardashian and Lea Michelle

How do celebs celebrate on the biggest night in television?  With Champagne of course!

The Emmys are a time for actors and actresses to shine, and everyone wants to be nominated when it comes to the Best Dressed List. Young starlets Leah Michelle and Kim Kardashian were both strong contenders for number one, looking ravishing on the red carpet in Champagne Diamond jewelry.

Kim chose to wear a single statement piece to complement her white, Grecian-inspired gown.  She donned a large, modern, Platinum cuff sparkling with Champagne and white diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz.  Not only did the bracelet make Kim stand out amongst the rest of Hollywood, but it perfectly complemented the simplicity of her dress, bringing out the extra sparkle around her neckline.

Opting for a more dramatic look, Lea Michelle piled on the diamonds, adding pop through her accessories and accentuating the feminine ruffles of her dress.  Lea looked dazzling with a soft and romantic look, wearing a vintage-style Platinum and multi-colored Champagne Diamond necklace paired with two Platinum and Champagne Diamond bracelets, completing the ensemble with Platinum and Champagne Diamond stud earrings also by Lorraine Schwartz.

Take some style cues from these ladies and measure out your jewelry according to your outfit.  Use bold accessories to dress up a simple look or complement a daring one.  Just try not to go overboard; Though Lea managed to pull off her heavily-accessorized style, wearing head-to-toe diamonds is not recommended off of the red carpet.

With soft, radiant tones and exquisite shades from light champagne to rich cognac and brown, naturally colored champagne diamonds radiate warmth, sophistication and beauty that make them the perfect accompaniment to anyone’s fall wardrobe.

Whether you’re dripping in diamonds on a daily basis or prefer a smaller, more understated look, Champagne Diamonds are a unique AND affordable alternative to their colorless counterparts, adding that special sparkle to your style.

Check out some more champagne diamond jewelry below to translate these red-carpet looks into your every-day ensembles!

This guest post was contributed by http://www.champagnediamondcenter.com

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Colored Diamonds Continue to Hold the Spotlight with the Black Diamond Cameo in “Sex and the City 2”

August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Black Diamonds - Sex & The City

Black Diamonds - Sex & The City

Undoubtedly donning the most fabulous clothing and jewelry imaginable, Carrie and the gang are back in full-fledged diamond-encrusted action! It could take hours to detail the gorgeous assortment of eye-popping jewelry that flaunts itself on the silver screen such as Charlotte’s pave white diamond disc pendant by Jennifer Fisher, Samantha’s Cleopatra 18k yellow gold earrings with 1.36 carats of diamonds by Wendy Brandes, or Miranda’s Alexis Bittar bracelets, but the MVP of jewelry in this film goes to the 5 carat black diamond ring from designer Itay Malkin that Big presents to Carrie, “because you are not like anyone else”.  Even now, I am still swooning.

This unique and magnificent fancy color diamond set in 18k white gold and surrounded by 80 round, white pave diamonds equaling 0.35k, is the only diamond engagement ring fitting for the ultimate New York City diva, Ms. Carrie Bradshaw.

Fancy colored diamonds have been popping up more and more in the last few years and their prices have hit new highs, with their value never decreasing on the wholesale level in the last 30 years.  This makes buying a colored diamond not only the latest fashion but also a smart investment.  Assouline has recently published a 231 page coffee-table-esk book titled “The Fancy Color Diamond Book”, by Eden Rachminov. Taking two and a half years to research, design, and produce, this book provides a wealth of information (both commercial and technical) about fancy color diamonds and diamonds in general. Meant for professionals and interested consumers alike, it delves into the important issues of grading, clarity, and the role of florescence in determining the value of fancy color diamonds while also clearing up a number of misconceptions regarding the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) diamond report.  The book is written in a user-friendly format and is filled with beautiful photographs. Rachminov said of the book, “It is especially useful for the experienced diamantaire but no doubt would be of interest to the private diamond high-end consumer”.

The rise of fancy colored diamonds as a hot trend was made clear at the 2010 Oscars where they appeared all over the red carpet.  Amanda Seyfried wore a brown diamond ball ring by Lorraine Schwartz, Rachel McAdams, also wearing Lorraine Schwartz, showed off natural multi-colored diamond earrings, and Mo’Nique accessorized with yellow diamond jewels from Chopard. From their appearance at the Oscars in March to their stunning cameo in “Sex and the City 2” you can be sure that fancy color diamonds are on the scene! J4E5BZXMCC82

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Nicole Richie Designs Her Own Diamond Engagement Ring with Neil Lane

March 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nicole Richie Joel Madden

Nicole Richie Joel Madden

Well, it’s official! After four years together, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are finally tying the knot in diamond encrusted Hollywood style! The famous celebutante socialite, who is the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie, became officially affianced to her musician beau (and father of their two young children – Harlow Winter Kate Madden and Sparrow James Midnight Madden) when Madden gave Richie a gorgeous 4 carat diamond engagement ring made by jewelry designer, and celebrity favorite, Neil Lane. Nicole Richie actually designed the engagement ring together with the famous designer, and debuted the stunning piece of jewelry to the world on a taping of the Late Show with David Letterman.

Nicole Richie, whose semi-autobiographical novel is entitled The Truth About Diamonds, has always been a gemstone obsessed girl! With that Hollywood upbringing, she has been lucky enough to be able to afford the accessories necessary to make her even more famous for her glam style, and we’ve seen her with plenty of fancy jewelry pieces over the years. If you’re having trouble coming up with a memory of Nicole Richie’s other gemstone exploits, the most famous may have been her pink sapphire ring, which was such a shocking shade of bright pink that it has since spawned numerous gemstone ring imitations.

Before she designed her own diamond engagement ring, Nicole Richie created a vintage inspired jewelry collection named after her daughter with fiancé Joel Madden. The collection, called House of Harlow, features affordable precious metal pieces of jewelry using less decadent “gems” such as abalone (mother of pearl) and semi-precious gemstones. In light of her unique sense of style and easy creativity, it’s no wonder that the mother of two and recently engaged Richie would want to design her own diamond engagement ring.

Neil Lane stated that he enjoyed working with Nicole Richie, and that she was “lovely”. When asked about what kind of input she had from her fiancé, Lane explained that Joel Madden only wanted her to have the perfect diamond engagement ring, and didn’t mind not being directly involved in the jewelry design process. “Joel just wanted her to have her dream ring.” Neil Lane was also quoted as saying that “The 4 carat, circular beauty definitely showcases a unique diamond engagement ring design which we are quite likely to see repeated by fans in the near future”. According to Neil Lane’s prediction, an imitation of Nicole Richie’s engagement ring should be available at affordable prices any day now…

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Sandra Bullock Wears a Bochic Diamond Bangle to Benefit Haiti

March 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Sandra Bullock Diamond Bangle

With her big win at the Oscars this year, fashion magazines have been pealing apart Blind Side actress Sandra Bullock’s many glamorous looks, and enjoying her beautiful choices on the red carpets of this year’s award shows. She made no little splash at the Oscars, with her ornately fashioned, shimmering Marchesa gown and diamond jewelry by Neil Lane, personally designed for her alone. Always one to make a bodacious entrance, this look had a gorgeous, grown-up vibe with simple and classic styling that made her stand out at this year’s biggest event. With the excitement of her big win, and the spectacle of her failing marriage, it’s easy to focus only on that special night and the events that followed. I think, however, that it was at the SAG awards earlier this year, when Sandra Bullock wore a special diamond bangle, that she was showing off her most meaningful piece of diamond jewelry!

In the aftermath of the nightmarish earthquake in Haiti, many celebrities have made an effort to pitch in and help. Apparently, Sandra Bullock was looking for a way to get involved and made the decision to team up with jewelry designer Bochic, who launched a charitable initiative in the wake of the 2010 awards season. They have stated that any jewelry piece worn by a celebrity on the red carpet this year will be auctioned off later in the spring, with ALL proceeds going to help find clean water solutions in the aftermath of the disaster in Haiti. Obviously, the bigger the celebrity the higher the auction price of Bochic’s already super-luxurious designs made from precious metals and gemstones.

Sandra Bullock chose an Alexander McQueen dress to wear to this year’s SAG awards, and she accessorized the midnight-blue number with a special Bochic diamond bangle on her wrist. The bangle, usually sold for $5,250, is an all-black circlet with diamond accents inlaid in 18k white gold. This April it will be auctioned to the highest bidder at as high a price as possible, with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit the earthquake victims. David Joseph, founder of the Bochic jewelry brand, stated that Bochic has always had a great relationship with Sandra Bullock and is “…beyond thrilled to have her support…”. All in all, it was a very fashionable night for Ms. Bullock, and that glistening diamond bangle on her arm was given all the more significance by the just cause it will go to support!

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Eye-catching Diamond Bracelets Strike Gold at the 2010 Oscars

March 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Diamond Bracelets 2010 Academy Awards

Diamond Bracelets 2010 Academy Awards

It looks like this year’s award for most popular accessory goes to the diamond bracelet, sported by countless red carpet starlets at the 2010 Academy Awards. The diamond bracelet has always been a classic accessory among celebrities, adding subtle sparkle that’s fun, yet refined. This year we’ve seen stacked bangle bracelets and vintage cuffs taking the cake at the 2010 Oscars. The five spectacular starlets below donned the most deliciously decadent diamond bracelets of all.

Always the fashionista, Sarah Jessica Parker stacked on some seriously stylish bling at this year’s Academy Awards. On her left wrist, she wore an assortment of at least eight dazzling diamond bracelets from Fred Leighton, including a 1950′s Diamond Swirl Bracelet, a cognac diamond flexible bracelet, a rose-cut platinum diamond bracelet, and a sapphire and diamond wave-shaped bangle. Adding an interesting twist to her bangles, she sported a temporary Chanel diamond bracelet tattoo. It’ll be interesting to see if this tattoo jewelry catches on.

Penelope Cruz followed in similar suit, decking out in Chopard jewelry only and draping a total of 85 carats of diamonds on her darling self to accent her strapless, deep red Donna Karen Couture gown. She adorned her wrists with a total of three stacked diamond bracelets: a 23-carat Asscher cut diamond platinum bracelet, a 28 carat emerald cut diamond gradual bracelet, and a diamond line bracelet. Penelope looked absolutely ravishing at the Oscars!

Blonde beauty, Amanda Seyfried, accessorized her ethereal silvery-white ball gown with 250-carat brown, champagne, and mint diamond geometric bracelets as well as a brown diamond ball ring, all by Lorraine Schwartz. The effect was so celestial and angelic that she forewent a necklace and opted for non-dangly art-deco style diamond earrings at the 2010 Academy Awards.

A woman of alternative yet impeccable taste, Maggie Gylenhaal decorated her left wrist with an 18k yellow gold Fred Leighton vintage bracelet set with waves of diamonds, and her right wrist with a platinum Fred Leighton vintage diamond bracelet that she accented with an emerald and sapphire brooch. I never would have thought to place a brooch on a bracelet, but this match-up was pure Oscar eye-candy.

Finally, Texan superstar, Miley Cyrus, rocked an absolutely breathtaking Lorraine Schwartz 200-carat bronzed diamond corset cuff bracelet that went beautifully with her champagne colored gown and gave her a soft warm glow. The diamond bracelet was luxuriously ornate with an almost Victorian flair. Her overall look was charmingly romantic if not dramatically glamorous, proving once again that Miley Cyrus knows how to dress to impress on the red carpet.

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