By Erika W. Tiffany & Co.'s Rubedo metal alloy has sparked debate, as industry professionals and consumers question the metal content and the prices of these rose-colored jewelry pieces, which were introduced last February. According to an article in The New York Times, Rubedo is approximately 55 percent coppe...
By Erika W. Hankering for some jewelry...and quickly? On May 5th, Richline Group debuted a jewelry kiosk at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders expo in Omaha. The "Precious Express" kiosk looks like an ATM and vending machine hybrid, dispensing jewelry, gold coins, and other items from Borsheims, which is owned...
Quick Fix: Richline Group Debuts Jewelry Vending Machine CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... Idex: Definition of 'Pearl' on CIBJO Agenda What does a consumer expect to see when the object put in their hand is called "pearl?" JCK: Warren Buffett Scores in Second Stint as Jewelry Salesman On May 6, f...
Defining “Pearls,” Warren Buffett Works the Jewelry Counter, and Other News CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Bonhams is offering a rare 17th-century diamond and emerald necklace for private sale. The Mughal Mirror Diamond necklace has been valued at $20 million and holds five rare, colorless diamonds with carved Colombian emerald drops suspended from a woven gold and silk cord. The central diamond weig...
17th-Century Diamond and Emerald Necklace for May: Bonhams Private Sale CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel rivals any celebrity engagement ring, an Ashoka diamond in a custom handmade halo posted by AshokaLuv. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Lovely lines and proprotion...
Jewel of the Week – Ashoka Diamond Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Barbie and diamond aficionados were beside themselves when Mattel unveiled the Hope Diamond Barbie in February of 2012. The doll sports a replica of the most famous blue diamond in the world...and a sleek navy blue gown. Designed by Robert Best (creator of the Mad Men doll collection), the Hope Diamon...
By Erika W. Retail Diamond Prices Stable in April Retail diamond prices remained stable through April 2012. Pricescope tracks retail diamond prices each month from a database of over 450,000 diamonds. Retail Diamond Price Percentages for April 2012 0 to 0.5 ct up 1% 0.5 to 1.0 no change 1.0 to 2.0 c...
Diamond Prices News Roundup – April 2012 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Master gemstone cutter and AGTA Cutting Edge Award winner, John Dyer, discusses the importance of quality colored gemstone cutting in the following video. From oversized "windows" to poor polish, Dyer illustrates common problems with colored stone cuts often found in the marketplace. With changes in c...
Importance of Good Colored Gemstone Cutting by John Dyer CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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