By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... BBC News: Gold price hits new record on US debt fears The price of gold has hit a new record high of $1,615 an ounce as concerns grow about the delay in US Congress agreeing a new debt ceiling. Read the article at BBC News. Getty Image...
Diamond and Jewelry News Roundup – July 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is a classic three stone oval cut diamond engagement ring posted by geisha_gyrl. Thanks everyone for posting your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Posted by geisha_gyrl Third time's a charm....My new t...
Jewel of the Week – Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. According to TMZ, Barry Meyer, CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, gave Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling an "antique 40-diamond bracelet worth millions of dollars." The "thank you" jewel was presented to Ms. Rowling at London's premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. So, where is ...
Accio Diamond Bracelet! J.K. Rowling Receives a Bejeweled Thank You CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Boston's Museum of Fine Arts opened a new exhibition, Jewels, Gems, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern on July 19. The show features 75 jewelry pieces from the museum's existing collection in addtion to select loaned jewels, which "range from a 24th-century BC Nubian conch shell amulet, to Mary To...
Jewels, Gems, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern – New Exhibition CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. On July 15, 2011 Royal Asscher opened its first flagship store on Ginza Street in Tokyo, Japan. The new store, which was opened in cooperation with the company's Japanese partner Nagahori Corporation, represents the company's first flagship in Asia. Royal Asscher will open a flagship in Beijing by...
Royal Asscher Opens Flagship Store in Tokyo CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Happy Birthday July Pricescopers! What better way to celebrate July birthdays than with a 27.67 carat Burmese ruby? Last April, Sotheby's Hong Kong auctioned a rare 27.67 carat ruby and diamond ring (shown below) by Bulgari. The sugarloaf cabochon ruby ring sold for $2.4 million, the third top lot...
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is a pair of amethyst, blue zircon, and demantoid garnet dangle earrings posted by Upgradable. Thanks everyone for posting your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling and Colored Stones forums! Posted by Upgradable ...
Jewel of the Week – Amethyst, Blue Zircon, & Demantoid Dangle Earrings CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
Making a piece of jewelry is always a challenge but it’s easier if you work it through in your mind before you begin, and then convince yourself that this is a good starting point. The gem I am working with is a lovely and unusual cut, a square cushion shaped garnet with a modified step cut crown and multi-faceted ...
From the Bench: Handcrafting a Garnet and Pearl Necklace CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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