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World’s Largest Paraiba Tourmaline Set in Oceanic-Themed Necklace

By Erika Winters The world's largest Paraiba tourmaline, named the "Ethereal Carolina Divine Paraiba," has been set in an oceanic-themed necklace by Canadian jeweler Kaufmann de Suisse. The 191.87-carat oval-shaped gem (measuring 36.44 x 33.75 x 21.85mm) was recognized as the "largest cut Paraiba tou...

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Visit The Museum of London to See The Cheapside Hoard: London’s Lost Jewels

By Erika Winters Head to the Museum of London to see a fascinating new exhibition, The Cheapside Hoard: London's Lost Jewels, which runs until April 27, 2014. The show explores the mystery of the "Cheapside Hoard," a fabled collection of Elizabethan and Jacobean jewelry found buried underneath a cellar i...

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Jewel of the Week – A Sparkling Classic! Five-Stone Diamond Ring

By Erika Winters Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel shows us exactly why the 5-stone diamond ring is a perennial classic–sparkle galore! Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! With about 2.5 carats of gorgeous diam...

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Why Kim Kardashian’s Engagement Ring from Kanye West is Unique

By Erika Winters One engagement-ring chapter closed and another one opened, as Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian with a whopping 15-carat diamond ring a few days ago. Just last week, Kim Kardashian's former engagement ring from Kris Humphries fetched $749,000 at Christie's, though he paid about $2 millio...

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AGTA Announces 2014 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Award Winners

By Erika Winters The American Gem Trade Association has announced the winners of the 2014 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards, which honor jewelry designers and lapidary artists working in natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls. And this year's event marks the 30th anniversary of the Spectrum Awards, whi...

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Poll: Women – Do You Take Off Your Engagement or Wedding Rings to Advance Your Career?

By Erika Winters Do you remove your engagement or wedding rings to advance your career? (Image: Erika Winters) There is perhaps no other piece of jewelry that holds more meaning than a wedding ring. A quick glance at a woman's hand not only reveals her marital status, but it can say a lot ab...

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Jewel of the Week – Antique Pendant / Brooch for the Mother of the Bride

By Erika Winters Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members With stunning pictures, this week's featured jewel–a gorgeous antique diamond pendant/brooch–simply took our breath away! Thanks everyone for sharing your jewels in our Show Me the Bling and Antique Jewelry forums! We seldom see origi...

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Elizabeth Taylor Biopic “Burton and Taylor” Premieres Tonight on BBC America

By Erika Winters If you survived the train wreck called "Liz and Dick" starring the infamous Lindsay Lohan, you're in luck. A new biopic on our beloved grand dame of jewels premieres tonight, October 16, at 9:00 p.m./8:00 p.m. Central on BBC America. And this time the 90-minute drama, which aired on BBC 4 last J...

Elizabeth Taylor Biopic “Burton and Taylor” Premieres Tonight on BBC America CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

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