We generally think of birthstones as a specific stone you wear based on the month you were born; however, they didn’t start out quite that way. The start of birthstones goes back to ancient times, but the actual list of current birthstones did not exist until 1912. This article on the history of birthstone jewelry […]
4 Tips for Investing in Estate Diamond Earrings
Purchasing estate diamond earrings can be an excellent opportunity for the investor in all of us, but how to know if you’re getting a great deal or even authentic pieces? Here are 4 quick tips to give you peace of mind when purchasing your own estate diamond earrings. Familiarize yourself with the 4 C’s to […]
Rare Blue Diamond Breaks Records at Auction
On November 11, Sotheby’s auction house in Geneva, Switzerland saw the highest price ever paid at an auction for any gem, setting a new world record. Joseph Lau, a billionaire residing in Hong Kong, purchased a rare blue diamond, formerly known as the “Blue Moon Diamond,” as a gift for his daughter Josephine. Lau bid […]
Who’s Man Enough For Diamonds?
While you may think of diamonds as a girl’s best friend, there’s more than one male celebrity a-lister who’s not afraid to support this most sparkly status symbol. From athletes to actors, here are four men who have status not only as sex symbols, but also as fashionable men not afraid to sport some diamond […]