There are very few diamonds that are recognizable across the world by name alone. Of those few, only one has the beauty, mystique and lineage to inspire people to travel across the world, just for the chance to see it themselves. The Hope Diamond is often called the most popular diamond in the world; the [...]

One of the most exciting parts of any celebrity awards show is seeing who wore what on the red carpet. The Grammys, held February 11th this year, is never an exception. The stars didn’t disappoint, arriving in some of the best (and worst) designer fashions we’ve seen this year. Choices ranged from the tame (Penelope [...]

Diamond jewelry sales spike in the first two weeks of February each year, as men rush out to find the perfect gift for their cherished valentine. Rings, pendants, earrings, and watches, all adorned with diamonds, are bought in record numbers. Everyone is looking for the perfect gift, and diamonds, whether rings, necklaces, watches, bracelets or [...]

There are several stunning diamonds in the world. If we were to judge by size alone, however, the ranks are trimmed to a much more modest number. There is the The Spirit of de Grisogono, the world’s largest black diamond at 312.24 carats. There is the Cullinan II, at 317.4 carats, the center jewel in [...]

What little girl doesn’t dream of someday having a lavish wedding and wearing the world’s most luxurious wedding dress? With the 2012 wedding season quickly approaching, brides across the country are picking out their wedding apparel, heading to bridal salons to find the dress, the one that will make them look and feel like royalty. [...]

This is a busy time of the year for celebrities and awards show enthusiasts. Over the past week alone, there have been three different award shows. The People’s Choice Awards Show was last Wednesday, the Critics Choice Awards Show was the day after, and this last Sunday was the largest and most popular awards show [...]

Diamonds are the star of many of the most lavish pieces of jewelry in the world, but what makes these small rocks shine the way they do? The short answer is that they are expertly cut and polished to maximize the diamond’s natural brilliance. The full answer is much more detailed. Diamonds get their brilliance [...]

Why do celebrities catch our attention? Is it the lavish lifestyle (yes), the lush fashion (yes), or the thrill of being famous (yes)? Whatever it is, there’s something inherently interesting about their lives, and that is never more true than when we’re looking at the romances of the America’s biggest stars. Like everything else they [...]

The diamonds sparkling in your jewelry box weren’t always brilliant bits of rock. Millions, or even billions, of years ago, they were just chunks of carbon. That’s common knowledge, but the actual story of how diamonds went from a dull, black mineral to a sparking, clear gemstone is probably more interesting than most people would [...]

Last week was an exciting time for fine jewelry aficionados and Elizabeth Taylor fans. An extensive part of her jewelry collection was auctioned off at Christie’s auction in New York. The sale, spread out over several days, raised a record-breaking amount of money. The auction, which spanned several days and encompassed everything from jewelry to [...]