It’s finish that sentence Friday time. And I say, hey, why not kick the weekend off right with a Mothers Day inspired prompt? I’ll be putting up a few different posts on precisely that topic over the next couple of days. And I’ll be sharing some moola saving Disney World tips for the Destination
Why is the diamond a stone of pledge? The stone of promise?
Diamond is a stone of promise because diamonds are forever so are promises – well, promises should be forever. A diamond is the hardest stone and it is impervious to almost anything else in the world. It is representative of the permanence of a [...]
Be enlightened. Get informed. Worth-less About 130 million carats (26,000 kg) are mined annually, with a total value of nearly USD $9 billion. Now if you do the math - that works out to be US$69.20 per carat! The prices of diamond is artificially controlled and inflated. Mined diamonds are bought by cartels and kept in vaults to control supply and keep prices high, in truth there is nothing rare or precious about the stones.For a detailed exposé of the De Beers cartel, read this article by Edward Jay Epstein in the February 1982 issue of The Atlantic Monthly - www.theatlantic.com/doc/print/198202/diamond Have you heard of conflict diamonds? Roughly 49% of diamonds originate from central and southern Africa - that's the majority of diamonds in retail. But this is the same region where conf
If you haven't figured it out by now, you've been hiding under a rock. I love makeup. I own more makeup than is socially acceptable and I actually hide a lot of it from my boyfriend (don't tell him!)--in fact, I have so much that I have to rotate it. Some makeup goes into "storage" and others come out for a week or so and then the cycle begins again! Anyway, Victoria's Secret is one of my all-time fave stores. I can buy everything I need there (other than jeans)--bras, panties, perfume, tops, makeup...the list is endless! VS has a great new Limited Edition Diamonds Collection. The Limited-edition Diamond Eye Duo holds two gorgey diamond-infused shades--one for intense luster, another for soft sparkle. Both shades capture and reflect light and make your eyes glow! It comes in a few differe
Recently Bipasha Basu was seen modeling for a jewellery brand. Speaking to Zoom TV, Bipasha disclosed her passion for jewellery. Check this exclusive video of Bipasha Basu to know more.
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For the past couple years we gotten to know alot about Houston Texan Paul Wall the rapper/dj/jeweler/promoter/bandmate. but we havent really explored deeper into the hustler side as well as the products he serves. well i sat down with the peoples champ and we talked about his new rap group featuring travis barker, the clothing line dropping this summer even what he thinks we can do to help thwart
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Catalog Review : Helzberg diamonds has been around quite as long as diamonds have-but almost. Our 90-year history as a family-led company culminates in our affiliation with Berkshire/Hathaway and Warren Buffett
In other words, nobody knows more about selecting and designing jewelry that will be cherished for generations than Helzberg Diamonds, their jewelry catalogs also contains exclusive
Every diamond is immensly old, formed long before dinosaurs roamed the earth. The youngest diamond is 900 years old and the oldest is 3.2 billion years old. Every diamond is unique, no two are alike. The very word Diamond comes from the Greek word adamas meaning unconquerable. Diamond exists in many colours, the rarest of them being red and were first mined in India more than 2800 years ago.Today a handful of diamonds are renowned for their incredible histories, magical lore and sheer size. They have come to own grand names to mark their significance and behind each of these spectacular diamonds lie a rich magnificent story of history, discovery and mysticism. The famous Kohinoor diamonds is one of them. Diamonds continue to hold a deep fascination as the world's ultimate symbol of love.'T
Tradition of wearing jewelry begins with the early start of civilization. Earlier also women loved to wear various jewelries. It is only with the passage of time that taste of women has changed. It was once gold which had stolen the hearts of women of all ages and class. But now gold has been replaced [...]
Vertu adds more color to its Signature Diamond Collection luxury cell phones line and offers two new design options: Signature Rose Gold Pink Diamonds and Signature Rose Gold Pink Sapphires.
Starting with the idea of haute joaillerie and Grand Complication timepieces, Vertu created two more unique designed cell phones for luxury lovers.
The news consists of the addition of 18 Carat Rose Gold,
Petra Nemcova proves that beauty is not just skin-deep. The Czech supermodel has a big heart for the less fortunate people. Last week, Petra got involved with the Diamonds Empowerment Fund’s celebrity photo shoot for their Diamonds Give auction."The Mission of the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) is to raise money for the development and empowerment of the people and communities in Africa where diamonds are a natural resource." ~Simmons JewelryBeing sexy in a purple ruffled shirt, purple hat and a pair of vintage jeans she posed with the DEF's green bracelet.Aside from helping out the Diamonds Empowerment fund, Petra also participates in Somaly Mam Foundation (just like Bar Refaeli) in an effort to raise awareness about the sex slave trade and human trafficking in Asia.“It makes me so an
It is particularly worn by women of all ages and has now gained popularity among the gentlemen section too. When we hear the word ‘Necklace’ it reminds us of a string of precious stones or beads worn around the neck. Necklaces in the ancient and medieval era were made on the same pattern; the only difference that one could see in those necklaces was the pictures of royal family members coined on necklaces. But, now-a-days synthetic beads made of plastic are often woven into a necklace. There's a myth surrounding necklaces which states that necklaces are the sign of prosperity. It is particularly worn by women of all ages and has now gained popularity among the gentlemen section too.
Lo spot di Emporio Armani Diamonds Profumo volge l’attenzione sul testimonial Beyoncè Knowles che canta Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friends indossando un meraviglioso minidress creato ad hoc. L’abito è stato completamente ricamato con centinaia di cristalli Swarovski effetto “diamonds”. Una pubblicità semplice dai costi alti. Il termine Diamonds per Giorgio Armani rappresenta audacità, sensualità [...]
DJ Antalive - White Diamonds & Canaries Pt. 25
01. Bobby Valentino feat. Lil Wayne - Your Smile [04:28] 02. Beyonce - Beautiful Liar [03:09] 03. Ne-Yo - Closer [03:49] 04. Lloyd - Your Love [02:56] 05. Mariah Carey feat. T-Pain - Migrate [04:03] 06. Mariah Carey feat. Rick Ross & The Dream - Touch My [03:19] Body (Part 2 Remix) 07. Ray J feat. The Game - Where You At ...
Here is a budget alternative to Peter Aloisson designed iPhone Princess Plus. Available on Ebay for $10,000 you get solid white gold iphone skillfully enhanced by 5.65 carats of VS Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The approximately 6 carats of diamonds are pave set around the screen of the iPhone as well as the Apple Logo on the back.
BBC/Ice Cream recently released their new denim fabric Diamonds and Dollar shoe. These shoes look like a cross between a boat shoe and a classic canvas sneaker. These shoes feature the signature BBC/Ice Cream Diamonds and Dollars print repeated allover.
The white laces and outsole are a nice contrast against the denim blue. [...]
The stylish, sensuous Malaika Arora Khan has been chosen brand ambassador for a jewellery brand. “I saw their jewellery and showed it to my mother as well,” says Malaika, “She loved it! So there’s excitement about it. The designs are very wearable and extremely cost-effective.”Malaika showcased the gorgeous collection on the ramp, and is thrilled to be part of the promotional activities. “The campaign they showed me was stunning,” she smiles, “I loved it. More than anything, I wanted to be part of it because it shows me in such a beautiful light!”Del.Icio.Us Tags: Malaika Arora: Diva of diamondsTechnorati Tags: Malaika Arora: Diva of diamonds
It is wonderful to know you are learning each day. And to follow the new world view weekly magazines, or the daily British television, takes us around the world daily. We had just written about a meeting held last week between three delegates of the new Europe, discussing Kosovo with a delegate each from Russia [...]
I’ll often come up with a great topic to write about, yet not be able to write anything on that subject. For whatever reason, the words never come to me. The title, and perhaps a brief summary, will languish on my desktop for weeks, waiting to be fleshed out. Eventually, I’ll forget [...]
"Diamonds from Sierra Leone" es el primer single del segundo álbum de estudio titulado Late Registration de Kanye West. Esta canción contiene la voz de Shirley Bassey en el tema James Bond "Diamonds Are Forever".Los singles que se han publicado del álbum Late Registration son: "Diamonds from Sierra Leone", "Gold Digger", "Heard 'Em Say", "Touch the Sky" y "Drive Slow".Video musical de la canción Diamonds from Sierra Leone, lanzada el 4 de julio del 2005. Más Videos Musicales de Kanye West: [Video] Kanye West - Good Life[Video] Kanye West - Flashing Lights[Video] Kanye West - Gold Digger[Video] Kanye West - Stronger
We have all been told all our lives how rare diamonds are, but in reality how rare are they? Well, for starters it takes millions of years and intense pressure for a genuine diamond to form. I know there are laboratories that are creating diamonds now, but they cannot duplicate those formed by nature. The diamonds made in laboratories sometimes are too perfect. It is the inherent flaws in diamonds that also lend to their uniqueness as well as their beauty and value.When you walk into a jewelry store and all the large array of diamonds in all of the various settings that are for sale, it is difficult to comprehend that diamonds are indeed rare. Most people don’t even stop to consider how that diamond came to be sitting in that jeweler’s case! There is actually quite a bit of work that i
Fancy colored diamonds are all the rage these days. Gemologists have developed new ways to create versions that are affordable for the average person - by treating less desirable diamonds. These less desirable diamonds are treated with irradiation followed by intense heat. This turns brown and yellowish diamonds into beautifully colored diamonds that you can afford. This produces stunning greens, blues, yellows, reds, purples and other colors. These colors are considered permanent, but there is a possibility they could change during repairs if a high heat is used.Treatments like irradiation make it possible for more people to own these vividly colored diamonds. Most natural colored diamonds are rare and also extremely expensive. When shopping for colored diamonds you need to assume tha
Diamonds are measured in Carat Weight. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a diamond is referred to as four grains, this also means that it is a one carat diamond. The word Carat comes from the word carob. A carob is a bean that grows on a tree in the Mediterranean. In times past, if a diamond weighed the same as a carob bean, it was one carob, or one carat. However, in the far east, where Carob trees do not grow, rice was used to measure the weight of a diamond. If a diamond weighed as much as four grains of rice, it was four grains – or one carat as we know it to be now. The majority of diamond purchases are for diamonds that are 1/3 of a carat. Beware when shopping for diamonds that are already set or mounted. If more than one diamond is used in the piece, the tag on the jewelry will
Among the most well known diamonds is the Hope Diamond. This 45.52 carat steel blue diamond is currently on display at the Smithsonian. The legends of the ill-fortune and curse bestowed on the possessor of the Hope Diamond are many. This diamond was donated to the Smithsonian in 1958. The Hope was originally a rather flat, blocky 110-carat rough.The Dresden Green Diamond stands out among the natural colored diamonds. It is by far the largest green diamond in the world weighing 40.70 carats. This diamond is historic, large and has a natural green color with a slight blue overtone. These facts make it virtually priceless.The Conde Pink Diamond is a pear shaped and weighs 9.01-carats. Though not nearly as large as many of the other famous diamonds on our list what makes this diamond stand
Save Money On Diamonds In April!The April Birthstone Is DiamondSave 10% On Diamonds In AprilWith Coupon Code DIAMOND22Through April 30, 2008Get 10% off on the April Birthstone of the Month — Diamond, at Limogés Jewelry. Enter coupon code DIAMOND22 at checkout. Offer expires 4/30/08Sterling Silver Two-Tone Diamond Accent Hoop EarringsSterling Silver Diamond Circle PendantDiamond 1/4 Carat Tennis Bracelet
Though access to diamond mines is restricted, determined individuals can smuggle diamonds out for sale. Such diamonds are used by rebels to fund conflicts. These illegally traded diamonds used to fund conflicts are called CONFLICT DIAMONDS or BLOOD DIAMONDS. These are used to finance purchases of war such as food, medicines, weapons etc.Conflict diamonds can be referred to as prisoners of war; if they are found on the field they are sold. Some times they are traded directly for weapons to reduce the traceability of the transaction or they may be exchanged for currencies of various nations.Owing to the closed nature of the diamond industry and the difficulty in tracking and monitoring diamonds; diamonds are viewed by terrorist as the ultimate means to fund their operations.The illicit trade
DJ Antalive - White Diamonds & Canaries Pt. 24
01. The Dream - I Love Your Girl feat. Young Jeezy (Remix) [04:50] 02. R. Kelly - Kiss Your Candy [03:05] 03. Usher - I Can't Win feat. Fabolous [05:29] 04. Trey Songz - Can't Wait feat. Rick Ross (Remix) [03:34] 05. Janet Jackson - Feedback feat. Busta Rhymes (Remix) [03:55] 06. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes feat. Madonna & Timberland [03:09] ...
When Mallika Sherawat is not busy chartering planes back from events in Bhopal, she’s busy shopping for jewellery. What’s new you’d ask, given diamonds are a girl’s best friend? Well, the thing is that the Jat seductress is not buying trinkets for herself, but for a beautiful little baby boy.She’s bought a dazzling, blue sapphire for her close friend, Princess Myasa’s (the daughter of the King of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani) new born son, Mohammad. Mallika is expected to fly out to Qatar early April to visit the Princess and little Mohammad. Mallika had attended the Princess’ wedding on a special invitation from the King of Qatar in January last year. Well, Mallika is as dazzling as the baubles she gifts. And we just have to see whethe
In some cases, people actually are after fake diamonds. Cubic zirconias, or man made stones, are very difficult to tell from the real thing at least to the untrained eye. Some see absolutely nothing wrong with saving themselves some money by purchasing these if all they're after is the flash and brilliance of the stone. Of course, the difficulty in telling apart the fake from the real may save you some dollars but will make it all the more difficult to avoid being fooled. And for most, they want real diamonds in that engagement ring or earrings that will be a Christmas gift or whatever other piece they're shopping for. In all seriousness, worrying about whether or not you're purchasing the real thing, whether from a respected jeweler in the mall or when shopping elsewhere, is actually a co
The diamond - a pure, essential form of carbon set in a ring, held by a man on his knees - represents commitment, fidelity and the beauty of matrimony. But the diamond has other traditions and uses as well, long forgotten.
According to Talmudic texts and a medieval Europe juror, a diamond’s sparking brilliance increases with [...]
If chocolates, perfumes and other nitty-gritty stuff isn’t your or your lady’s style of celebrating love then here’s the most exclusive gift option that I came across. With elegant scarves and wraps more popular than ever, pins and brooches are making a fashion statement in today's jewelry market. Fashionistas can tie up their favorite outfit in a glimmering bow with this Antique Brooch with Diamonds and a Natural Pearl. When you wear this antique brooch, you'll be making a statement about your personal style and you'll be up-to-date with the latest in jewelry fashion! Featuring diamonds set with a 17 millimeter natural pearl in silver on gold. this is an absolutely gorgeous antique brooch with a stunning natural pearl.Tags: Antique Jewelry Brooch Victorian Brooch Crystal Brooch Gold
Christie’s, a renowned name in UK accessory market plays its card by launching a 101 carat, almost flawless, squash ball size diamond for $ 8million. Christie’s diamond has the third-highest clarity rating of VVS1 and the third-best ranking on a scale used to measure colorlessness. The stone had been discovered at the Premier diamond mine in South Africa, the largest and oldest diamond mine in the country. It is out for sale at an auctioneered price of $ 8 million dollars. Cut from a 460-carat rough stone, the gem is now on exhibition in London and is also the biggest white diamond at auction in nearly two decades. The market price of diamonds has gone up to 20 percent in the last 18 months due to the Christie’s discoveries of Blue stones and now a diamond.
SAN GABRIEL - Police are searching for two masked men who stole more than $400,000-worth of diamond jewelry from a parked car outside a bank, authorities said.
San Gabriel police Lt. Darren Perrine said the men apparently followed two jewelry dealers leaving a sale. He said at about 2:30 p.m., they parked outside a Chinatrust Bank [...]
$2 Million Cognac In A Bejeweled Bottle With DiamondsBeer is fine, and whiskey's quicker, but Cognac is ultimate luxury! Especially when it is believed to be the world’s most expensive. This cognac which is packaged by jeweler Jose Davalos, is the Henri IV Dudognon Heritage dubbed as the DNA of cognacs.This ultra expensive liquor which has been produced since 1776, is aged in barrels for more than 100 years. The cognac is then bottled in a bejeweled bottle which is dipped in 24 K gold and sterling platinum and decorated with 6,500 brilliant cut diamonds. With an approximate weight of 8 Kilograms, it is filled with 100 cl. of Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne that contains an alcohol content of 41%.via
Diamonds are symbols of wealth, elegance and love around the world. But in several African nations, they have been a means to power, a reason to terrorize millions of innocent civilians, and may have even helped finance some of the world's most brutal terrorists. The human cost of the illicit global diamond trade is examined in the provocative documentary.Because they are portable, easily concealed, and untraceable, diamonds lend themselves to smuggling and corruption. In several underdeveloped African nations, warlords have used diamonds to help finance wars, while the rest of the world has turned a blind eye. Rebel armies have forced tens of thousands of people to mine diamonds in brutal, dangerous conditions under the threat of death, their pay as paltry as a cup of rice per day. In Sie
I was a little reluctant to post this track because I saw this track on a couple of blogs and sites, but yo, I don't wanna rob you all of good music. This joint is by Paul Wall and it's called "Diamonds Exposed" featuring Lil' Keke and Chamillionaire. Dopeness full body. Yo, this "gem" will be on his upcoming project "Fast Lane" due to drop in September of '08. Look out for it. Note: All DJs,
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For a limited time, receive this free Faberge-styled enabled egg with any purchase at Diamonds International. This egg retails for $72. So you don't really need or want an egg? Neither do we, but you can get it for free and give it to your girlfriend for free brownie points. Go to DiamondsInternational.com to start shopping.
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These hot tees are fresh in from Diamonds & Pearls Couture, they come in a wide variety of colors and styles. My personal favorite is the black and green one below with shredded arms and torso. You can own one of these beauties for just $25.00 or pick them all up at www.diamondsnpearlscouture.com
It's no secret... my love of seafood! Today I ran an errand to Costco and although seafood was not on my approved 'list' of things I needed to buy, I found myself standing in the seafood department, gazing at the array of foods available. Many times I'm at Costco on the weekend when their pickings are slim, but today I was feasting my eyes on whole crab, kind crab legs, breaded tilapia, fresh tilapia, salmon, catfish and more.As I rounded the corner I saw crabmeat in one pound cans, and suddenly something was just calling my name; oysters. The craving was strong. I stood and hesitated, as I only had a set amount of cash today and a number of items that were absolute 'must buys' as we were out. I had visions of Oysters Rockefeller and Fried Oysters in my mind... but in the end I had t
Good King Wenceslas was a diamond of a human being indeed, in the short time he enjoyed the throne of Bohemia. He shared his new Christian joy with his people, and his desire to have Bohemia join with the new Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne and become a part of a renewed, larger border free [...]
Diamonds and gemstones were on the mind, and perhaps in the hull of his ship as Sir Walter Raleigh searched the west coast, as Raleigh saw it, of the Atlantic Ocean and see what he could see. Unclaimed by more powerful Spain between Florida to Maine, Raleigh picked the midway point, which was still [...]
The diamonds and gemstones sought by Sir Walter Raleigh was all and more worthy of the highest compliments since he was stealing from the evil Spanish on the Spanish Main. Here winds would blow home the ships laden with diamonds, gemstones, gold, silver for the high living luxury enjoyed by the court of Spain.
This [...]
As Kate Hudson says, “Frost Yourself” in the movie how to loose a guy in Ten days, Women love diamonds. women love to be frosted and the best, most affordable way is through simulated diamonds. Simulated diamonds are not composed of the same material with the very expensive diamond but they have the look that is IDENTICAL TO A FLAWLESS DIAMOND.The 4 C’s of the real diamond are the ff: Cut it is the most important characteristic of a diamond. It is what determines the brilliance of the diamond and how the light comes to reflect the many facets it has. The cut in simulated diamonds are considered ideally cut or the perfect cut reflecting the full brilliance. The Color, Simulated diamonds are D in the color scale. Diamonds that are D in color is extremely rare because it is the highest
If you are a part of, or know a handsome couple who adored each other, raised successful children, made successes of their lives, you are blessed. If not, and you only see them every now and then, they show up hand in hand, beaming and smiling at various events.
Over the years, we all age yet [...]
Hotel & Motel Management Magazine has done a great job in communicating to hoteliers how the AAA Diamond rating works. For the consumer, the chart above should help understand the differences AAA looks for when issuing diamonds to hotels.
Remember a time a couple of years ago when it was "hit or miss" as to whether a hotel's diamond rating indicated whether it had high speed wireless Internet,
A 72.22 carat D-color pear-shaped flawless diamond is displayed at Sotheby’s auction house in London, on March 7, 2008. (BEN STANSALL, AFP/Getty Images / March 10, 2008)
A 72.22-carat diamond, so large it could fill a tablespoon, is expected to bring up to $13 million when it goes on the auction block next month.Cut from [...]
You Are the Ace of DiamondsYou are a lucky person, and you always seem to find yourself surrounds by pretty, shiny things.You have a knack for success and money - though your skills can't really be learned or taught.You shine in a room, and you a have a truly sparkling personality.A true extrovert, you always are able to share a witty joke or the latest scandalous gossip.While you do have an eye for bling, you are also quite generous.A lot of wealth and luck comes your way. And you're not afraid to pass it on.A gamble you should take: Sports bettingYour friends would describe you as: CaptivatingYour enemies would describe you as: GreedyIf you lived in Vegas, you would be: A trophy wife or husbandWhat Playing Card Are You?
We love the Jacobs & Co press releases — short, sweet and to the point. Sophia Bush’s jewels at the Herve Leger fashion show:
· Diamond Pave Drop Earrings: $270, 288· [...]
All-new Club Jenna release available March 17
By Mike Albo
Posted: 5:39 PM PST Mar 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES — Club Jenna CEO Jay Grdina is enthusiastic about the soon-to-be-released, all-new title from his company, Jenna Loves Diamonds. The movie stars, of course, the biggest adult performer of all time, Jenna Jameson.
Directed by Michael Zen, the [...]
This is the USB stick with the limited edition offered by Adamant and that’s why it has created with a master hand. It is wholly built of handwork and filled with diamonds and precious stones. These diamond studded USB stick has a 16GB storage capacity with 1A industrial quality.
Through our day to day movements our diamonds get smudged and soiled. Even
when we are not wearing them, they collect dust. Lotions, soaps, our natural skin oils, can cause film and grime on diamonds and inhibit their brilliance.
Want to keep that Brilliance and Shine? Diamonds require cleaning so that maximum
amounts of light can refract fiery brilliance. Remember that all it takes is a
Diamond jewelry is a popular gift at Christmas and Valentine's Day, which means this is the time of year when people tend to have new valuables that they may need to consider insuring.Maura Clancy, chairwoman of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York, said a standard homeowner's or renter's policy won't offer enough coverage.Many policies limit the dollar amount for theft of valuable personal possessions such as jewelry, furs, and precious stones from $1,000 to $2,000 total, according to the Insurance Information Institute.Face it: Jewelry can be stolen or go missing. So Clancy said whether you have tenant's policy or a homeowner's policy, you can buy what's called a valuable articles floater and add that on.Prices for floaters and endorsements vary depending on the type
If American diamond-studded jewellery is more your taste, go right ahead and flaunt them. For now, gold and silver jewellery studded with synthetic diamonds will be lighter on your pocket, thanks to the 5% reduction in customs duty on rough as well as cut and polished cubic zirconia.Zirconia, a synthetic diamond, is popularly known as American diamond.While FM has exempted rough zirconia, which used to attract 5% customs duty, he has brought down customs duty on cut and polished zirconia from 10% to 5%. Customs duty on rough coral, largely used in jewellery for religious purposes, has also been slashed from 10% to 5%.
Looking for online stores where you can shop jewelries? Check out MyJewelryBox. They have the widest online collection of beautiful fine Jewelry crafted in gold, sterling silver and platinum with sparkling diamonds all for excellent prices and quality service. Rest assured that every transaction you make with them is secured.MyJewelryBox offers a lot of products you can choose from - ring jewelry , pendant jewelry , earring jewelry, Diamond Earrings, bracelet jewelry, Diamond Rings, tennis bracelets and necklace jewelry. They have made it easy for you to shop in their website by browsing through different categories.Like if your anniversary is just around the corner and you're still not sure what to buy for your special someone, browse through their Great Gift Collection for ideas. They ha
Okay. When I started this project I knew I had to get organized and do lots of research. This is what I looked like after the first month...First on the agenda, create a blog.Check.I know, I know...it's kinda like, duh. However, I'm trying to keep in mind that there are lots of people that don't know exactly what a blog is much less how to get one. I didn't until a year ago. And remember, I told you that I would "lay it out" step-by-step so that my tracks are easy to follow...so here goes.There are lots of different blog platforms, but a few of them really stand out when you start to do some research. I chose Blogger because it seems to be a pretty good platform. It's easy to sign up for, it's free, and it's easy to get started creating your first blog. Others I've heard good things about
The country's gem miners are being ravaged by a soaring dollar and the head of Teck Cominco Ltd. said yesterday that his company is no longer interested in investing in the diamond sector."At the moment, that move in the Canadian dollar has really hurt the industry, so I doubt that we'd be making any moves there," Mr. Lindsay said on a conference call to discuss Teck's fourth-quarter financial results.
Lev Leviev is perhaps best known as the man who defied De Beers, the mighty cartel that controlled the flow of the world’s supply of rough diamonds.By doing so, Leviev has become one of the world’s richest men. Close friends claim he’s worth about $8 billion, but Forbes lists him at a conservative $4.1 billion.
The change in seasons has always been a cause for celebration amongst peoples across the world. For Indians, one of the most auspicious days on the monthly calendar is marked by Sankranti - the day on which the sun moves from one sign of the zodiac to the other. Of all such days, it it the day of Makar Sankranti that is believed to be the most holy. This is because it is on this day that the sun returns to the Northern Hemisphere thereby marking the end of a long cold winter and the return of spring.As it is in the month of Magha that the sun enters the Makar Rashi or sign on the zodiac known as Capricorn, this Sankranti is known as Makar Sankranti. The terms come quite literally from the fact that the sun leaves the Tropic of Cancer and enters the Tropic of Capricorn. The ensuing period i
As consumers, we should make informed decisions about what we choose to buy. With diamonds, consumers need too know that more than half of the world’s diamonds come from Africa and India, by which they’re mined using slave labor. Oftentimes, the diamonds’ profits fund the revolutionary (war) operations taking place in the most precarious parts [...]
RAM-RAIDERS smashed through the window of an exclusive Sydney jewellery store yesterday, netting up to $5million in rare pink diamonds.The thieves used a stolen white Nissan four-wheel-drive to crash through the rear of the Mondial Neuman store in the Queen Victoria Building just before 9am.
The team conducted its experiments at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington on the Hope Diamond. Blue diamonds are known to react with ultraviolet rays. They exposed the hope Diamond to the rays and noted that the diamond glowed with a reddish-orange phosphorescence colour for five minutes, and the emitted rays were of varying wavelengths, which became a marker for a blue diamond.
A Canadian mineral exploration firm, Mexivada Mining Corp, has reported the discovery of two large diamonds in its 100% controlled Malambani Permis de Recherche concession, located near Mayoko in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Mexivada described the first stone as a white, modified octahedron 7.5 milimetres in diameter while the second stone was a shiny 6 milimetre greenish-white coloured dodecahedral diamond. Each of them weighs 0.1 gram.
This is an interesting find that I found on the net while surfing. A USB Flash Drive worth an overwhelming $30,000! What is so special about this flash drive? The Hallmarked platinum drive is enshrouded with 456 white diamonds, totaling 5.19 carat. Underneath the diamonds lies an ordinary 4GB SanDisk USB drive. The official price [...]
Harlequin Wall and Floor StencilFour walls covered in a bold diamond pattern might be a little bit overpowering even for a sassy teenage girl's bedroom wall decorations, so what's a decorator to do? I would say that if diamonds are to be a girl's BFF (best friend forever) the wall painting technique might benefit from a chair rail. You can use a faux chair rail that's been painted as a break at the right height or if you prefer a 3D effect, you can nail some wooden trim as it's not too expensive. If you want to do something funky and fun, you can hot glue some fake fur, feathers or beaded trim in coordinating colors. Silk flowers at regular intervals can be cool, too. It all depends on your bedroom color scheme or decor. You can stencil your large wall diamond designs above or below
With a price tag over US$ 30,000,000, there are few people on the Earth who can offer to buy this extreme luxurious bikini.Designed by Susan Rosen, the bikini can best be worn only at beaches. True confession, its fall into the lingerie category is not justifiable as the fabric used for this bikini is a layer of pure diamonds and not a bit of clothe.Model Molly Sims flaunted this designer bikini and is residing at the centerfold of the 2006 Illustrated Sports Swimsuit issue. The bikini is packed with over 150 carats of D Flawless diamonds.Other ornamental diamonds include:1) 51 carat D Flawless Pear Shape2) 30 carat D Flawless Emerald Cut3) 15 carat D Flawless Rounds (pair)4) Platinum-set 8 carat D Flawless Pear Shape (pair)
Beyonce joins Armani at new fragrance launch. This week she is in Milan for the presentation of the Italian designer's new scent, Diamonds
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I saw a latter portion of this today, and I wish I could have seen it all. It looks like a great Bond film. So great, in fact, that I could see parts that had been used in "Austin Powers." There was a Dr. Evil, a Mr. Bigglesworth, and a deadly hotel meal at the end. It was fun.I enjoyed it (what I saw of it, anyway) because it doesn't seem to be as often aired as other Bond films. I don't know why that is, because it seems great. For some reason though, I don't usually see it on. Oh well.The bad guy was going to use a satellite to destroy Washington D.C., but Bond and his lovely costar were able to prevent the disaster. It was action packed, and yet enjoyable in a light sort of way because of Bond's casual attitude about it all. Sean Connery did a great job, as always.
A couple of exciting new additions to the Avantgarde series has been announced by Gresso, now besides Luna and Sol models, created from precious and rare materials, they now have the Black Diamonds collection comprising of Black Diamonds and Royal Black Diamonds.
Gresso's Avantgarde phones are hand crafted from African Blackwood with elements of gold coating the mobiles from top to base. While the back is stainless steel and covered in scratch resistant titanium. As with the Luna and Sol the Black Diamonds are unique and with an operating system of Windows Mobile 6.
Royal Black Diamonds have a full gold keypad, with all 23 keys encased in black diamond's (hence the name) and as black diamonds are extremely rare Gresso has limited the series to only 50 phones, and they will be selling somewhere in the region of EUR 30,000.Black Diamonds mobiles will only feature four stunning black diamond's while the remainder of the keys will still be produced in gold, and are expected to reta
Come Christmas and nightclub gets an excuse to flaunt their lavish offerings’ giving a reason to uber-rich to spend outrageously on such pricey deals. Keeping in mind the nature of the occasion, the world’s most expensive Christmas cocktail has been unveiled at a notorious, London A-list hang-out. The pricey cocktail, an offering by Movida nightclub doesn’t lets you compromise at any ordinary Champagne and thus bites you with its deserving cost of £35,000 ($71,000) a glass.You haven’t tasted opulence til you’ve sipped on the US $71,011.50 glasses of “Flawless” cocktail drinking diamonds. It’s officially the world’s most expensive Christmas cocktail according to the Daily Mail, and it’s being launched today.“Ingredients in the costly cocktail include a large measure o
There are many different types of diamonds or diamond shapes. You get faceted diamonds which include Round diamonds, Square( princess cut diamonds) Radiant cut diamonds(which are square diamonds with cut corners), oval diamonds, cushion cut diamonds, and marquise and pear shape diamonds. Then you have the step cut diamonds which are diamonds that you can see through, these include Emerald cut and Asscher cut diamonds.You should only ever purchase a genuine diamond that has grown naturally form the earth, never buy a man made diamond they are cheap and worthless with no demand at all. Some people try and sell clarity enhanced diamonds, you are better off purchasing a Cubic Zirconia than a clarity enhanced diamond, they are virtually worthless.Diamonds that you purchase for an engagement rin
Are you familiar of diamonds in black color?Well, the most common is of course the white diamond which we always use as engagement rings and wedding rings.But if you will see one ring with black diamonds on it, i think you will prefer it than the usual white diamond.It has an aura of being mysterious and sophistication. Look at the picture of one of the black diamond rings i saw online. I saw this from http://www.mysolitaire.com. And i quoted how they describe this beautiful black diamond ring.This plush ring accents five scintillating Black Diamonds and eight WhiteDiamonds crafted in 18K White Gold. Approximate Black Diamond Weight: 2.87Carats. Approximate White Diamond Weight: 0.37 Carats. A stunning ring to suityour style.Really nice isn't it?Another kind of diamond i saw in their website is the blue diamonds. To be honest i am not familiar with these diamonds as i thought that there is only one color if you say diamonds, and that is white.Sorry but i am not really addicted into je
The first synthetic diamonds were produced by General Electric in 1954. A synthetic diamond is basically a rock that has the durability, refractive index and hardness of a natural diamond – but it is made by man. A synthetic diamond should not be confused with stimulant diamonds, such as glass, cubic zirconia, or moissanite.
Although the technology for synthetic diamonds came into play in 1954,
A lot of couples today wish to pick up the most unique engagement ring and champagne diamond rings are one of the rarest kinds and present in the most intriguing colors. A number of couples compliment their wedding with a custom champagne drink, and champagne diamonds can bring that representation into the liaison every passing day. Their discriminating tinge and uncommonness makes them an
A rare 7.28 carat pink diamond was recovered from Rockwell Diamonds (RDI) Holpan operation in Kimberley, in Northern Cape, which went off for a stunning $145,000 per carat, making the company richer by $1.054 million.Diamonds of this color are extremely unique and only the Argyle mine in Western Australia is known to produce such gems frequently. Rockwell CEO John Bristow was excited to have recovered a pink colored diamond from the company’s Holpan operation.The company’s sale of $145,000 per carat value for a stone makes it a record price for a diamonds sale by the company, since early 2007, when it acquired its 51 percent ownership in the HC Van Wyk Diamonds alluvial diamond operations and projects in South Africa. Pink diamonds are exceptionally rare on a world wide basis, with
If you’re looking for an extravagant watch then why not try the new watch collection from diamond company De Beers? The new collection offers a range of gorgeous watches featuring faceted and rough diamonds in white, yellow and brown.
Check out the Talisman Suntime watch with 18K of gold and a 40mm dial. Not only that, but the watch comes with a huge 2.35 carats of diamonds which are set in the dial.
Sure, they are gorgeous watches, but you can expect to pay around $120,000 for this one!
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We have seen an elephant encrusted with diamonds but in figurines. Now this elephant brooch designed by Jean Schlumberger is come from the famed jewelry house of Tiffany & Co. This animal headed brooch was made from Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold and decked with diamonds and sapphire accents, this is one-of-its-kind piece of jewelry. Jean’s designs are always based on mythological creatures from the sea and the forest. Schlumberger was a prolific designer, with an imagination to match, who continued to design into the 1980s. Although he died in 1987, his work remains a prominent part of the company's offerings. If you intend to buy this Elephant Brooch from Tiffany’s then you will be honored to join the list of impressive clientele of Schlumberger that included John F. Kennedy, J
Britney Spears rang in her 26th year on Sunday and although she didn’t have her kids with her, she was surrounded by friends, fun and plenty of swag.At 9:56 p.m., Spears and her pals Alli Sims and Sam Lufit arrived at the Scandanavian Style Mansion where Sharon Stone was hosting a party. OK! magazine reports that around 11 p.m., a small chocolate birthday cake was presented to Spears and a small crowd broke in to “Happy Birthday.”Editor-in-chief Sarah Ivens says that the pop princess seemed to be in a much better state that the last time the two were together; during a disastrous photo shoot that resulted in an unfortunate incident with Spear’s dog and a Zac Posen dress. “Britney looked slim and pretty,” Ivens says. “I just kept thinking how much better it was this time around than the last time we spent time with her. We really hope this birthday and her new age will be a turning point.”And in case you were wondering, the gifting suites at the Mansion made sure the bir
