The advent of large cocktail rings is a colorful tale of social rebellion and the flirty 1920’s. During prohibition, cocktail rings in unique Art Deco designs and styles came in different materials, from semi-precious and precious stones, to a conch pearl cocktail ring. Women loved the idea of wearing them as they visited the speakeasy and imbibing in their favorite illegal alcoholic beverage. It was a way of thumbing their noses at the authorities by being so bold as to wear a ring that could not be easily ignored as the glass was lifted to their lips. Not only did the ladies want to have their drinks during this time, they wanted to have them with a bit of class! Cocktail rings became a social statement and a fun way to socialize and celebrate drinking with friends. Continue reading »

Over the years, royal engagement rings have certainly taken on many styles. While the sapphire engagement ring worn by Princess Diana is well known, the circumstances surrounding her engagement ring are not often remembered. When Prince Charles first proposed to the young blonde, he did not have an engagement ring. Rumor has it that he wanted to be sure that Lady Diana Spencer gave appropriate thought and consideration to the prospect of becoming his bride, marrying into the royal family and presumably one day becoming queen. Continue reading »

No one would consider giving their loved one a fake engagement ring, but at other times fake can be fabulous. Most people don’t know how to tell a diamond from cubic zirconia, so when it doesn’t matter, you can opt for fashions that save you a little money, but don’t necessarily sacrifice the bling. You may be surprised to find out that fake diamonds come in many varieties. They’re not all cubic zirconia. Faking diamonds started out with glass reproductions, became more sophisticated over time, until new synthetic diamonds came on the market that are diamonds cultured in the lab, instead of nature.  Continue reading »

Each year the holiday season seems to sneak up on everyone. Soon there are only a few days left to complete shopping and holiday preparations, and last-minute spending can send anyone’s budget spiraling out of control. One method of conquering this problem involves planning, and there are many places to look for holiday shopping guides and suggestions that will help to conquer even the longest “to do” list. Continue reading »

Diamonds are the most precious jewels with which a jeweler can practice their trade. There are no gems that are so prized as are diamonds and none that commands such a high price. Because of this, some of the most famous jewelers in the world have built their reputations based on their diamond creations. Where the creation of an elegant, glamorous and oftentimes show-stopping piece is concerned, there is no better medium in which these artists may work. Continue reading »

Whether the fashion or jewelry industry believes it or not, there are really no existing rules or trends where engagement rings are concerned! While there are some popular styles that come and go, really it is strictly up to a soon-to-be groom to choose the ring that best signifies his love.

If there is a “rule” about engagement rings however, it could be summed up in one word: diamonds. Most engagement rings will contain at least one diamond, and this is something that even an “untraditional” bride is likely to expect. Luckily, diamonds come in an enormous number of styles, sizes, qualities, cuts and even colors, so selecting a ring that matches a woman’s personality should not be too difficult for her partner. Continue reading »

It’s a myth that men don’t care what they wear or how they look. In today’s image-conscious world, the more polished a man’s wardrobe, the more likely they project a professional and successful image. This affects how other people perceive them and lends more credibility for greater opportunities than those that don’t take their public image into account. In the past, tradition and custom might have dictated why men wear jewelry, pigeonholing them into a few choice pieces like diamond cuff links and yellow gold wedding rings. In modern times, men know that that those pieces may age them, rather than projecting a powerful, modern, and classy image. That’s why men like the look of the industrial metals for wedding bands, in particular tungsten. They offer a way to uphold the tradition of a wedding band, while choosing a ring that says they’re stylish and modern, not outdated. Continue reading »

There have been several diamonds throughout history both real and created by writers that have captured our imaginations. The tales surrounding these diamonds have indeed made some of them infamous.

In the first decades of the current era, Pliny the Elder, a Greek historian, wrote of an infamous stone not yet called a diamond that would resist smashing and heating. In those days the stone was already coveted. It was described as being kept for royalty and associated with a variety of specials powers in the pagan tradition. It was likened to quartz but recognized not to be such and once that story began to circulate the quest for diamonds was begun in earnest. Continue reading »

It was a top sale for Christie’s that managed to auction off a stunning diamond ring, with a diamond stone weighing a little over 32 carats, in October 2009. The price totaled 7.7 million dollars, approximately $240,000 per carat for this beautiful stone. What made it this ring so special? The diamond set within the ring is considered flawless. The design of the ring itself is created by David Webb, a very well known and respected Manhattan jeweler. Finally, it comes from an impeccable family name, from which the diamond was named the Anneberg Diamond. This, and the final price tag, is going to lead it to instant fame as one of the most impressive, famous, diamond rings to hit Christie’s in a while. Continue reading »

Companies are always looking for investments to increase their shareholder’s wealth and when they have extra capital to expand, they use it judiciously to better position them in the business world. OmniReliant Holdings, Inc., a world leader in innovation through direct marketing, recently acquired Abazias, one of the most well-known online jewelry companies in a buyout of 100% of issued and outstanding shares of the company. Continue reading »