Yellow gold remains the undisputed star. OroArezzo 2014

2015 gold and jewelry trends as seen at the OroArezzo 2014 trade fair.   At this year’s OROAREZZO, the international trade show for gold, silver and precious stone jewellery taking place in in Tuscany (Italy), gold changed its look and is enriched with new ideas and new creative trends. The 2014 edition of the International … Read more

Graff Diamonds’ $55 million dollar Hallucination watch

The talk of this year’s Baselworld – Graff Diamonds Hallucination.     British jeweller Graff Diamonds hits unprecedented heights at Baselworld 2014 by unveiling the most valuable timepiece ever created. Set with 110 carats of rare coloured diamonds, the Hallucination watch is based on a concept developed by Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds. Hallucinating … Read more

Scientifically extraordinary million dollar diamond at auction

  Bonhams Fine Jewelry auction on December 9 will feature a rare, unmounted modified pear cut diamond, weighing 17.82 carats, and estimated to fetch between $1,000,000-1,500,000.  As a type IIa diamond, the breathtaking stone is not only beautiful, it is also scientifically extraordinary. Scientists classify diamonds into two types, based on the presence or absence … Read more

The largest known fancy vivid pink diamond at auction

The Pink Star, the largest known fancy vivid pink diamond in the world, Internally Flawless, weighing 59.60 carats, will go under hummer at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels November auction. Meticulously cut by Steinmetz Diamonds over a period of nearly two years – a process in which the 132.5 carat rough was cast in epoxy more than … Read more

Van Cleef & Arpels’s Walska Briolette Diamond brooch to fetch US$8 million

An iconic jewel by Van Cleef & Arpels, known as “Walska Briolette Diamond” Brooch, could fetch US$8 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s “The Magnificent Jewels” auction in Geneva next month. The brooch showcases the historic “Walska Briolette Diamond“, a fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 96.62 carats. One in the collection of … Read more

Hot trend: Colored diamond engagement rings

Brides and grooms say “I Do” with color: JIC.    Bridal jewelry has traditionally been dominated by white diamonds. However, with personalization becoming increasingly important to brides and grooms, colored diamonds and colored gemstones are quickly becoming a way for them to showcase their distinct personalities. “Some of the hottest styles of bridal jewelry are … Read more