A Patek Philippe platinum and diamond-set perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon-phases and leap-year indication, circa 2009, sold for $271,795 USD, exceeding its estimate, while a Cartier diamond-set jadeite, coral, onyx, mother-of-pearl and rock crystal mystery clock, circa 1980, sold for $233,333. Vanessa Herrera, Head of Watches for Sotheby’s China and Southeast Asia, commented: “Today’s [...]
Jewellers Vigilance Canada Hold a Jewellers Ball in an Evening of Glitter and Hope
Jewellers Vigilance Canada, an independent, non-profit association to advance ethical practices within the Canadian jewellery industry, invites jewellers to join the Annual Jewellers’ Ball. Highlights of the evening include the announcement of Canadian Jeweller’s 2010 Excellence in Design Award winners, and the chance to win a one-carat diamond, from the Victor mine in Northern Ontario. [...]
GIA Reports on a diamond that displayed strikingly different fluorescence behavior between the table and pavilion facets, a clear indication of irradiation
A new GIA Laboratory report called “Using the DiamondView to Detect Irradiation-Induced Defects in a Brown-Orange Diamond”, by Sally Chan and Paul Johnson of the GIA Laboratory in New York reports on using the DTC DiamondView to detect irradiation-induced defects in a brown orange diamond. “Fluorescence is an important property of diamonds, which have characteristic [...]
Diviene Releases New Custom Gemstone Jewelry Creations
Shoppers will truly be delighted to find out that Diviene, one of the country’s leading makers of fine custom gemstone jewelry, has just released its newest creations fresh out of its chic California design studios. Over 80 new designs of rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings are now available at Diviene’s online store. To make their [...]
GUCCI TIMEPIECES & JEWELRY SIGNS EXCLUSIVE THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GRAMMY RECORDING ACADEMY
Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry and The Recording Academy are pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive three-year partnership inspired by the GRAMMY Awards. This unique fashion and music collaboration will be brought to life through a special- edition collection of Gucci GRAMMY watches and jewelry items designed by Gucci’s Creative Director, Frida Giannini, proceeds [...]
NY-based photographer comes on board with the African Diamond Council
he African Diamond Council (ADC), Africa’s official diamond governing body is pleased to announce that master photographer Monet KITTRELL has agreed to terms with the organization as artistic/image director of its North American operations. In his new undertaking, Monet will be responsible for visually expanding the scope and presence of the ADC’s mission in the [...]
What are alluvial diamonds?
Alluvial diamonds is the term used to describe diamonds that have been removed from the primary source (Kimberlite) by natural erosive action over millions of years, and eventually deposited in a new environment such as a river bed, an ocean floor or a shoreline. What is alluvial diamond mining? Alluvial diamond mining is the term [...]
Benefits of Diamond Shopping On the web
E-commerce is proven to be a giant boon intended for individuals who are technically minded and therefore want to control all within reach, says B2CJEWELS.COM . With the advent of e-commerce, purchasing jewelry is becoming less difficult. It requires no more than a single finger tap and one is able to obtain anything they want [...]
BHP Billiton’s EKATI Diamond Mine Supportive of Secondary Diamond Industry
For more than 12 years BHP Billiton’s EKATI Diamond Mine has played a significant role in the growth and development of the North. We have demonstrated our commitment to the North through our actions. Since operations began, we have spent over $4.2 billion, of which $3.4 billion has been spent with Northern Aboriginal and Northern [...]
VelvetRadical.com Debuts Unique & Social Designer Jewelry Shopping Experience
Created to entice and excite the shrewd, the savvy, and the sophisticated, a unique online shopping destination, VelvetRadical.com will officially launch at 10:10 am PDT on October 10, 2010. Offering the very latest in quality designer jewelry for women, the website will introduce fresh and innovative designs every week. Velvet Radical members will be notified [...]
Congo’s Ban on Mining an Incomplete Solution to Conflict Minerals, Says Enough Project
In order to decrease violence fueled by the global trade in conflict minerals, Congo’s recent ban on mineral exports must be accompanied by long-term efforts to reform the trade, including a certification process, says the Enough Project. Last week, President Joseph Kabila announced a mineral export ban on the conflict-ridden and mineral-rich Walikale territory in [...]
Diversely Talented Jeweler Fits In The Design Of Stanford Who’s Who
Stanford Who’s Who welcomes Terri Michael to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of her spectacular work in the Jewelry Industry. As Owner of Terri Michael Stoned Originals, Terri has routinely demonstrated the vision, dedication and diligence necessary to be successful in the business world. Terri Michael is a jewelry designer based in [...]