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11/20/2015

WoW....that's Huge!!!

The world's second-largest gem quality diamond has been discovered in Botswana, the Lucara Diamond firm says.

04/15/2015

12/05/2014

May His Soul Rest In Peace. I admired his styles.

Scott Kay, one of the most prominent and celebrated designers in the jewelry business, died of a heart attack on Dec. 4. He was 57.

11/21/2014

http://ncdia.com/auction_news_detail.php?auction_news=82

A 9.75-carat fancy vivid blue diamond from the collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon sold for more than $32.6 million, shattering its high estimate of $15 million at Sotheby’s New York Thursday. The price set a world auction record for any blue diamond; and at more than $3.3 million per carat, it set a wor…

10/03/2014

Blue Moon indeed. ...

Eloise Gaillou is a geologist who has studied famous diamonds, including the Hope Diamond, but when she talks about the Blue Moon Diamond — now on exhibit in Los Angeles — ...

09/17/2014

And you thought diamonds were for your fingers! Hah! Nick Cannon will be wearing them on his shoes at the finale of "America's Got Talent." Not to be outdone, Nick wanted to set a world record with the most expensive shoes ever -- priced at $2 million -- with more than 14,000 full-cut round diamonds, 340 total carats. It took more than 2,000 hours of work to create this blinged-out footgear, with each diamond held in place by special prongs and a diamond mesh sewn into the sole.

Now, are these shoes worth the hype or a sad waste of the precious rock?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

09/16/2014

Diamond Shape 101: Rectangular shapes come in a variety of cuts, including cushion, barion, and baguette. The Asscher and cushion cuts surged in popularity in the early 1900s, making these ideal for those who prefer classic jewelry. Look for parallel sides and even corners with this shape.

09/15/2014

http://www.jckonline.com/2014/09/09/232-carat-d-color-diamond-unearthed-in-south-africa?utm_source=JCK%20eNewsletters&utm_campaign=3c0efea177-2014_09_13_Top_News_Saturday&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_56301e74d4-3c0efea177-333935365

In a year filled with notable diamond finds, Petra Diamonds has unearthed a particularly impressive 232 ct. “exceptional clarity” D-color stone.

09/03/2014

Leibish debuts $4M ‘Purple Orchid’ diamond Print September 02, 2014 Leibish & Co. will present this 3.37-carat fancy intense pinkish-purple diamond, valued at $4 million, at the upcoming September Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair, scheduled for Sept. 15 to 19. Ramat Gan, Israel--Leibish & Co. has po…