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San Diego Treasure Hunt for $15000 engagement ring

By admin on October 3rd, 2011

The Charles Knoll Diamond Dash for $15,000 diamond ring prize. Source: CBS8.com

The Charles Knoll Diamond Dash for $15,000 diamond ring prize. Source: CBS8.com

The 2nd annual Charles Knoll Diamond Dash took place this Sunday on October 2, 2011. The prize for the winning couple is a new $15,000 engagement ring.

200 teams took part of the treasure hunt, vying for the most points at the end of the day to win the grand prize.

“So some clues they have to go to a certain place and maybe find a word on a plaque. Other clues, for instance, they’re gonna come find me at my table and I’m going to give them a task to do. Then once they complete the task, I’ll give them the answer they then text in,” explained Bethel Nathan, member of the Susan G. Komen Board of Directors.

Although the Diamond Dash was free, all participants were asked to make a donation. All money raised went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of San Diego.

Source : CBS 8

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Christie’s New York holding Magnificent Jewels Sale October 18

By admin on September 28th, 2011

Christie’s New York is having its Magnificent Jewels sale, providing 340 lots that collectively total up to a presale estimate of $35 million. The Magnificent Jewels marks the official opening of Christie’s fall season around the world, with major sales for important jewelry occuring in Geneva, Paris, London and Hong Kong and returning  full circle to New York for the grand finale auction: The Elizabeth Taylor jewelry collection in December.

Belle of the Ball: 32.77 carate, vivid yellow diamond, with a uniquely intense yellow hue that the GIA ranked it one of the rarest Gemstones in its class.

Belle of the Ball: 32.77 carat, vivid yellow diamond, with such a uniquely intense yellow hue that the GIA ranked it one of the rarest Gemstones in its class.

“As we meet with collectors and dealers around the world in the run-up to this autumn season, it is clear that demand for rare and important jewelry remains as strong as ever,” said Rahul Kadakia, head of jewelry for Christie’s Americas. 

“Recent top prices for colored and colorless diamonds and gemstones have helped bring some spectacular jewels into the marketplace, including top-quality D-color diamonds and some truly exceptional fancy colored diamonds in shades of yellow, pink, blue, and green.”

The main attraction of the Magnificent Jewels sale is a  32.77 carat, vivid yellow diamond, ranked by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as one of the rarest gemstones in its class. This large diamond has a presale estimate of $6 million to $8 million.

The New York sale has in its lots fancy colored diamonds in shades of pink, blue, and green, including a 3.21 carat, pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond ring with side diamonds at an estimated presale cost of $2.5 million to $3 million. Also included in the sale is an 8.20 carat, pear-shaped fancy purple-pink diamond ring by Tiffany & Co., with a presale estimate of $1.25 million to $1.8 million.

Christie’s has six large D-color diamonds as well as an assortment of fine diamond necklaces, earrings, brooches, and bracelets. The largest of the D-color diamonds is a 25.74 carat, oval-cut diamond ring by Graff, estimated at $3.5 million to $5 million.

Source: Rapaport

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Sparkle for the Cure: Raising Funds for Breast Cancer

By admin on September 26th, 2011

The New York Chapter of the women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) and the Greenwich Jewelers in Manhattan teamed upto head the “Sparkle for the Cure” event to raise $7,000 for breast cancer during the Susan G. Komen race for the cure. The two organizations plan to grow this collaboration to an annual charity event.

“As an organization servicing women, we felt it was important to give back to a charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer, a disease that has impacted the lives of so many people around the globe,” said Karen Sampieri, metro chapter co-president of the WJA. “Greenwish Jewelers has taken part in Race for the Cure for years and was a natural choice to partner with.”

Jennifer Gandia, co-owner of Greenwich Jewelers, expressed support for Breast Cancer research and partnership with the WJA. “Three years ago, my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. I heard the story of Nancy Brinker creating Susan G. Komen for the Cure out of love for her sister and I wanted tos upport it. My mother is one of four sisters, I have a sister – it just spoke to me.”

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Diamonds in the Sky Event raises over $2.5M for Charity

By admin on September 22nd, 2011

The Diamonds in the Sky charity event raised over $2.5 million at the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong. The proceeds will go to both the China Charity Federation (CCF) and the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) to benefit the economically disadvantaged in Africa and China.

Diamonds in the Sky Hong Kong Charity Event.

Diamonds in the Sky Hong Kong Charity Event.

The Hong Kong charity event raised $700,000 in a live auction, auctioning tantalizing gifts from diamond jewelry sponsored by the Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co., travel packages, dining deals, sports tickets, to a one-day fashion photoshoot in New York with DEF Angel model Rahma M.

Additionally, the charity event held a sold-out performance from traditional Chinese “Mask Illustionist” Master Wai, as well as a Diamond Show sponsored by Chow Tai Fook Jewellery ledy by models Vanessa Yeung and Mikki Yao.

The co-chairs for the Diamonds in the Sky event include: Dr. Henry Cheng, vice chairmen of the Chow Tai Fook Group; Varda Shine, the chief executive of the Diamond Trading Company; Li Bengong, CCF’s vice president; and Russell Simmons, DEF co-founder and advisory board chairman.

“CCF is very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful event that will benefit many of those in need in China. Apart from raising money, the event will aslo help sustain the traditional Chinese culture of helping others, which is the foundation of the CCF,” said Li Bengong on behalf of the CCF.

Source: Rapaport

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Platinum Jewelry – Popular Choice for The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards

By admin on September 19th, 2011

Platinum jewelry dominated the red carpet as the accessory of choice for several of Hollywood’s leading actresses on the red carpet for The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.

Naturally white in color, platinum never changes color or fades, becoming the perfect complement to brilliant diamonds and colored gemstones.

List of celebrities that wore platinum jewelry to celebrate the Emmy Awards include:

photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com

Cobie Smulders at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com

  • Gwyneth Paltrow. The acress wore platinum earrings with black and white diamonds collectively weighing 7 carats, two platinum and diamond bracelets equaling 100 carats, and a Neil Lane design comprised of a platinum ring with diamonds and black onyx weighing 5 carats total.
  • Drew Barrymore. Wore platinum and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels
  • Julie Bowen. Accessorized with platinum earrings with black and white diamonds, platinum bracelet with diamonds and onyx, and platinum Neil Lane rings with black and white diamonds.
  • Minka Kelly. Platinum and diamond drop earrings, with platinum rings by Tiffany & Co.
  • Gretchen Mol. Platinum earrings designed with jade, onyx and diamonds, vintage platinum bracelets with diamonds, jade, and black enamel, and a platinum and large diamond ring weighing 12.90 carats and designed by Fred Leighton
  • Nina Dobrev. Wore platinum and diamond stud earrings by Neil Lane.
  • Jayma Mays.  Wore a platinum and diamond bow brooch in her hair (10 carats), platinum and large diamond cluster earrings weighing 10 carats, and a platinum and diamond earrings weighing 5 carats and designed by Neil Lane.
  • Cat Deely. Accessorized with platinum and large diamond earrings weighted at 14 carats, platinum and diamond bracelets with a collective diamond weight of 37 carats, and a Bvlgari platinum and yellow diamond ring weighing 20 carats.
  • Cobie Smulders. Accessorized her get-up with platinum and diamond earrings, a platinum ring designed with diamonds and aquamarine, and a platinum Neil Lane bracelet with diamonds and aquamarine with a weight of 50 carats. 
  • Kaley Cuoco. Wore platinum and diamond stud earrings, and a platinum and diamond bracelet by Kwiat.
  • Amber Riley. Wore platinum and diamond earrings with a weight of 6 carats, and a platinum and diamond ring with a weight of 13 carats by Chopard.
  • Mireille Enos. Accessorized with several platinum and diamond bracelets totalling up to 97 carats, and with a platinum  and 14 carat rose-cut diamond ring designed by Chopard.
  • Maria Bello. Wore platinum diamond stud earrings, and a Martin Katz platinum and diamond ring.
  • Taraji P. Henson. Accessorized with Art Deco platinum and diamond earrings, and a platinum dome ring designed with rock crystals and diamonds by Fred Leighton.
  • Elli Kemper. Platinum and diamond stud earrings totalling up to 8 carats, designed by Chopard.
  • Giuliana Rancic. Platinum and diamond earrings with a collective weight of 22 carats, and several Chopard platinum and diamond bracelets weighing a total of 43 carats.

Platinum holds diamonds and gemstones more securely than any other metal, becoming the ideal choice for red carpet jewelry. With its high quality and high density, platinum is a durable precious metal. At its natural white color, platinum will not cast any color onto its partnering diamonds or gemstones, making it the perfect complement to bring out the genuine color of such precious stones.

Source: DiamondNe.ws

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Survey finds decrease in Spending for Rings

By admin on September 14th, 2011

XO Group, Inc., the company that owns TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com, recently released the results of its engagement ring and jewelry study, surveying over 10,000 U.S. brides and 1,000 U.S. grooms that were either engaged or married in 2010.

The survey concluded that the average engagement ring center stone size was 1 carat, the average weight of diamonds weighed 1.4 carats, and the consumers paid an average of $5,200 lower than survey results from 2008. For diamond engagement rings, 53% of the grooms purchased the round cut, while 30% purchase the princess cut.

In the “Luxury Ring Segment” of the survey,  12% of grooms spend over $8,000 on engagement rings.  $13,500 was the average price spent on large diamond and luxury engagement rings, oftentimes holding a center stone of 1.5 carats on average with a 2 total carat weight of diamonds. As for wedding rings in the Luxury Ring Segment, the average cost was $1,560 for brides and $731 for grooms.

The Engagement Survey saw that the current economic climate did not affect the groom’s engagement ring selection, as only 14% surveyed answered that they downsize their choice in ring because of the economy. Almost 25% of the grooms surveyed ended up spending more for their ring than planned. However, on average, couples were spending $600 less on rings this year than couples surveyed before the Recession hit in 2008.

Independent jewelry stores were more favored among grooms than chain stores, with 39% of grooms purchasing from the independent stores and 35% buying from chain stores. Nearly 9% of grooms bought their rings from an online retailer.

This survey acts to find patterns in consumer spending in context with the economic climate and spending habits. “Jewelry is a significant part of the wedding experience and the 2011 Engagement & Jewelry Study provides unparalleled insight into the multi-billion dollar industry,” said Krystyn Clement, senior director of market intelligence for The Knot.

Source: Rapaport

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‘Golden Eye’ Diamond on Auction

By admin on September 8th, 2011

The “Golden Eye” diamond is up for auction in Cleveland, Ohio. The Golden Eye diamond is a large yellow stone weighing 43.51 carats.

AP Photo. Golden Eye Diamond. 43.51 carat large yellow diamond

AP Photo. The Golden Eye Diamond, a 43.51 carat large yellow diamond

At this time of writing, the top bid was $1,523,613 as of this morning. However, the reserve, or the minimum and unstated amount the seller is willing to accept, has not yet been met. The seller being the U.S. Marshals Service.

The U.S. Marshals Service seized the diamond in a money laundering investigation in Ohio. The diamond belonged to Paul Monea, a northeastern Ohio businessman convicted of money laundering and conspiracy in 2007. Prosecutors said he attempted to sell the large diamond and an estate formerly owned by boxer Mike Tyson for $19.5 million and a boat. The supposed buyer he approached was actually an undercover FBI agent posing as a drug dealer. Monea was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

“A Master Gemologist Appraiser has thoroughly researched the provenance of this diamond, reviewing all available documents regarding known stolen historic diamonds. At this time, there is no evidence that links this diamond to any known stolen or missing diamonds in the United States or abroad,” said the auctioneer. The auction is being run online by Bid4Assets. Bidding began Tuesday morning at the starting price of $900,000. The bidding closes today, September 8.

Source: ABC News

 

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A Planet made of Diamonds

By admin on August 31st, 2011

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Astronomers discovered a rare planet made of diamonds, likely to have oxygen apart from carbon. This carbon-based planet is 4,000 light years away in the Milky Way galaxy.

With a high density larger than any known planet thus far, the planet rotates around a small peculiar star known as a pulsar. Its high density suggests that the planet does not contain lighter elements such as hydrogen and helium.

The combination of all these intriguing factors have led scientists to speculate that the conditions call for the carbon to be crystallized, and believe the planet to be completely made of diamond. Diamond forms when carbon is put under high pressure.

Dubbed PSR J1719-1438, the diamond planet has a diameter of 60,000 km (or around 37, 282 miles), which is about five times larger than the Earth’s diameter and is about 300 times heavier according to the astronomers’ measurements. The diamond planet orbits the pulsar in around 2 hours and 10 mintes.

For more information: International Business Times

 

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Feds to Sell Seized 43-Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond

By admin on August 10th, 2011

Forbes reports a 43.51-carat internally flawless fancy intense yellow diamond will be up for auction soon.

The market news is quoted as saying,

This diamond spans a 1.42 length-to-width ratio. It has a pure yellow hue with no green or orange modifying color and the color distribution is very even with no visible zoning present, according to a joint statement from USMS and Bid4Assets. “The diamond is believed to be one of the world’s most perfect and flawless canary yellow diamonds.”

For more information from the Forbe news, click here.

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Reinventing the Ring: All-Diamond Diamond Ring

By admin on August 4th, 2011

Shawish introduces the Worlds First Diamond Ring made completely out of diamonds.

Shawish introduces the "World's First Diamond Ring" made completely out of diamonds.

Geneva company Shawish has introduced a reinvented concept of the diamond ring: a diamond ring entirely made out of diamonds. They’ve called it the “first diamond ring” and had it patented.

“The World’s First Diamond Ring” is reported to weigh 150 carats, and retails for $70 million.

 

Source: JCKOnline

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