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Royal Asscher to open in China

By Erika W. The Royal Asscher Diamond Company will open its first flagship store in China The first Royal Asscher flagship store will open in Beijing by the end of this year. The company plans to establish a network of 4 total flagships throughout China by 2013. Additionally, an exclusive Royal Asscher diamond...

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Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor

By Erika W. Elizabeth Taylor February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011 Beloved film actress and humanitarian, Elizabeth Taylor has passed away today. Rest in peace Ms. Taylor. We will miss you. Photo: Edward Quinn Elizabeth Taylor at a screening of Around the World in 80 Days wearing diamond tiara and...

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Got Your Royal Wedding App?

By Erika W. Prince William and Kate Middleton have graced an iPad App The latest Royal Wedding App for the iPad has been released to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The app promises to give you the scoop on wedding attendees, tidbits about the Royal couple, "messy royal co...

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March Birthstone – Aquamarine 2011

By Erika W. Happy Birthday March Pricescopers!   Aquamarine, the light blue variety of beryl, has been found in jewelry for centuries. The name is derived from the Latin phrase for sea water, which describes the gem's greenish blue or seafoam hue. The top source for aquamarine is Brazil, but additional...

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Jewel of the Week – Bold Heirloom Diamond Ring

By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is an heirloom diamond ring posted by Ninama. Thanks everyone for posting your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Posted by Ninama Bold and beautiful, Ninama's heirloom diamond ring features four .50 c...

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Wearing Green? Happy St. Patrick’s Day

By Erika W.   Kiss the Blarney Stone in Van Cleef & Arpels   Don your green gems while you feast on corned beef and cabbage, and avoid the evil pinch! This Van Cleef & Arpels emerald necklace showcases the perfect green. The jewel is on view at Set in Style - The Jewelry of Van Cleef & ...

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The Bachelor’s Neil Lane Engagement Ring

By Erika W. Brad Womack proposes with a three carat Neil Lane ring The Bachelor Brad Womack proposed to Emily Maynard with a $50,000 Neil Lane three carat platinum and diamond ring. The cushion cut diamond is surrounded by 263 round brilliant cuts in an intricate platinum setting. “He loved that no matter ...

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Cushion Cutting – Step by Step

This article is the second in a series on how gemstones are faceted. This gemstone cutting tutorial takes the reader from rough gemstone to a finished 4.59 carat cushion. The original piece of rhodolite garnet rough was 10.2 carats and was shaped well for a cushion cut. The piece of rough was well shaped b...

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