How to Buy a Diamond
People mark special events with sentimental gifts of jewelry. While weddings reign as the biggest diamond event, there are many small yet glorious celebrations that are honored with beautiful sparklies, too, such as new jobs, anniversaries, graduations, births…the list, happily, is endless.
So how do people learn about diamonds so they [...]
Diamond Inscription Is Latest Romantic Trend
The trendiest romantics are proving their love by writing it in stone – a diamond, that is.
Now lovers can personalize diamond jewelry by having a romantic or secret message engraved on the gem’s girdle (outside edge). This “cutting edge” trend is called “diamond laser inscription.”
Diamond laser inscription not only provides [...]
More Women Buying Jewelry as Gifts – for Themselves
Never underestimate the buying power of a woman – especially when it comes to jewelry. The women’s jewelry self-purchase market is growing. Women who once thought of jewelry only as a gift are now also buying it for themselves in greater numbers.
In fact, a 2002 study by the Jewelry Consumer [...]
The 5th ‘C’: Conscience
In addition to the traditional 4Cs of Cut, Color, Clarity and Carats, another ‘C’ has been added: Conscience.
In today’s world of social justice and ecofriendliness, diamond and jewelry consumers wish to ensure that there has been no negative impact on people or the environment anywhere along the production chain from [...]
The 6th ‘C’: Cost
In addition to the traditional 4Cs of Cut, Color, Clarity and Carats, and the 5th ‘C’ Conscience, there is always (well, not always but for most of us consumers!) the issue of Cost.
How much should I pay for my diamond?
Diamonds are unique – no two stones are the same, and there a millions of [...]
11% Would Choose Fine Jewelry as Most Pleasure Giving Luxury Item, Given the Choice
11% of people questioned by Synovate, would choose fine jewelry as the one luxury brand item that would give them the most pleasure to purchase. Some 28% of those questioned in the UAE and 24% in India, chose fine jewelry before other items.
‘A car’ led the responses with 31%, followed [...]
De Beers Seeks Full Retraction of African Diamonds Statement on Share Disposal
De Beers says it is seeking a full retraction of the statement by African Diamonds that claimed that De Beers failed to notify the company of a disposal of shares.
“We take our regulatory obligations extremely seriously and confirm that we made the necessary filings in accordance with the relevant regulations. [...]
A 1.23 Carat Ideal Cut Round Diamond of E Color and VS1 Clarity Set in a Platinum 5 Row Pave Diamond Ring Set with 5 Rows of Pave Diamonds at a Total Cost of $14760. Perfect for a Diamond Engagement Ring Budget of $15000!
If your budget is set at $15000 to choose the best diamond engagement ring around what do you think of this 1.23 carat round diamond of E color and VS1 clarity set in a platinum 5 row pave diamond ring set with 5 rows of pave diamonds? At a [...]
A 0.72 Carat Ideal Cut Round Diamond of F Color and SI1 Clarity Set in a Danhov ME3 Platinum Diamond Ring at a Total Cost of $5840. Perfect for a Diamond Engagement Ring Budget of $6000!
When your budget is $6000 to choose a diamond engagement ring what do you think of this 0.72 carat round diamond of F color and SI1 clarity set in a Danhov ME3 platinum diamond ring? At a total cost of $5840 it is perfect for a diamond budget of [...]
A 1.26 Carat Ideal Cut Pear Diamond of F Color and VS1 Clarity Set in a Platinum Spiral Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring at a Total Cost of $8200. Perfect for a Diamond Engagement Ring Budget of $9000!
If you have a budget of $9000 to choose a diamond engagement ring what do you think of this 1.26 carat pear diamond of F color and VS1 clarity set in a platinum spiral diamond solitaire engagement ring (as shown below)? At a total cost of $8200 it is [...]
Smithsonian Museum Displays Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Ball Gown and Jewelry
First Lady Michelle Obama has formally presented the gown she wore to the 2009 inaugural balls to the Smithsonian’s First Ladies Collection Tuesday, March 9, during a ceremony at the National Museum of American History. The gown will be displayed in the center of a new gallery addition to the [...]
ICMM and GRI Launch New Reporting Guidance
ICMM and GRI have launched new sustainability reporting guidance for the mining and metals sector, which is now available to download.
The GRI Mining and Metals Sector Supplement was unveiled at the Mining, People and the Environment conference held in conjunction with the annual PDAC convention in Toronto, Canada.
It consists of [...]
A 1.02 Carat Premium Cut Emerald Diamond of D Color and VS2 Clarity Set in a Yellow Gold 3 Stone Trillion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring at a Total Cost of $5530. Perfect for a Diamond Engagement Ring Budget of $6000!
If you have a budget of $6000 to choose a diamond engagement ring what do you think of this 1.02 carat emerald diamond of D color and VS2 clarity set in a yellow gold 3 stone trillion cut blue sapphire engagement ring (shown in the image)? At a [...]
A 1.05 Carat Ideal Cut Princess Diamond of E Color and VS1 Clarity Set in a Platinum Setting 3 Stone Plus Diamond Engagement Ring at a Total Cost of $8210. Perfect for a Diamond Engagement Ring Budget of $9000!
If you have a budget of $9000 to choose a diamond engagement ring what do you think of this 1.05 carat princess diamond of E color and VS1 clarity set in a platinum setting 3 stone plus diamond engagement ring ? At a total cost of $8210 it is [...]
Bidz.com Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009
Bidz.com (Nasdaq:BIDZ), a leading online retailer of jewelry, announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $27.5 million, compared with $35.1 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2008. During the quarter, the Company reported B2B [...]
A 0.58 Carat Premium Cut Round Diamond of I Color and SI2 Clarity Set in a Danhov ME3 Platinum Diamond Ring at a Total Cost of $4310. Perfect for a Diamond Engagement Ring Budget of $5000!
If you have decided on a maximum price of $5000 to choose a diamond engagement ring what do you think of this 0.58 carat round diamond of I color and SI2 clarity set in a Danhov ME3 platinum diamond ring? At a total cost of $4310 it is perfect [...]