Diamond Blog

Many of today’s jewelry and diamond trends are constantly updated by what we see on the star brides-to-be’s fingers. Commissioned designs and constant updated styling are often influenced by celebrities constantly donning the newest and latest fashions. It seems that big is always better, as well as vibrant color, rare metals, modern cuts, vintage design, and multiple stones. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what the stars are wearing on their left ring fingers, some of the following celebrities have provided us with ideas for our engagement ring wishlists. Continue reading »

Lindsay Lohan’s relationship to Samantha Ronson has been a difficult one for her to admit. In recent years, Lindsay has struggled to curb her partying ways including alcoholism and drug usage. She probably was hesitant to add lesbian relationship to the list. The media can be harsh and unfair toward non-traditional relationships in general. This, in addition to Lindsay’s news-worthy status in the celebrity world, was sure to make her relationship into a big deal. The relationship was kept quiet, but the public quickly began to put two and two together. The pair was always together, and Lindsay was not dating any men. Eventually, the relationship made its way into the public. It was a big deal, but at the same time not too bad. With stars like Ellen DeGeneres getting married to lesbian partners, the idea is becoming less foreign to the American public. Continue reading »

Rappers are known worldwide for their love of all things bling.  As the success of this section of the music industry grew, so did the jewels which rappers sported in their ears, on their hands and around their necks. The pieces are large, showy and full of sparkle. As rapper Big Daddy Kane stated, “It’s all about getting people to look at you.” There couldn’t be a more fitting motto for the jewelry and fashion which has been embraced by the hip hop world. Continue reading »

Several award ceremonies and other red carpet events each year give us an idea of what’s soon to be hot in fashion and jewels. Paying close attention to what the stars are wearing when they dress for these events will give important clues as to which body part is most important to emphasize. This year’s Women in Hollywood Tribute by Elle brought celebrities to the red carpet in yards of diamond and glitter, and it seems the hottest trend was emphasizing size and style of the earrings.Huge diamond hoops in gold and platinum, adorned with diamonds, were seen everywhere. Icons and divas alike were pulling off some the largest ear jewels we’ve seen yet. It has been said that any shape will do, but it must be larger than a silver dollar to be qualified for celebrity wear. Continue reading »

Rumors have been recently swirling that a winter wedding may be in store for Jessica Simpson and boyfriend, Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo. Their relationship has been a long on again, off again one which has involved its share of break-ups and make-ups. Jessica claims that Tony is the love of her life, but they seem to have a lot of tension in their relationship that was lacking in her former relationships.If any celebrity has had a true fairytale engagement and wedding, it was the relationship between Jessica Simpson and singer Nick Lachey. The pair dated exclusively for three years. They then took a break because Nick felt that it was unfair for Jessica to marry him without first enjoying singleness and growing up independently. After the separation, the two came back together, realizing that they never wanted to be apart. Nick proposed to Jessica on a yacht. What more romantic setting could a girl ask for? He gave her a 3.5-carat pear shaped diamond ring. The two married in a beautiful wedding and showed the world their blissful married life on a reality show. The couple seemed happy and in love throughout the series. The show was canceled, not due to ratings, but because of Jessica and Nick’s wishes. This move signaled to the world that all was not right in paradise. Jessica’s father was reported to have been a constant irritant to Nick, wanting to control every aspect of the couple’s public life and finances, just as he has always done with Jessica’s. There were also allegations of an affair, but no concrete reason was given for the couple parting ways. Continue reading »

Eva Longoria wed Tony Parker on their lucky day, 7-7-07. Details of her engagement ring were reported to include the fact that the enormous rock totaled 5 carats in all of its emerald-cut glory. The couple’s wedding bands were turning Possession bands. Eva’s boasted two rows of 80 round cut diamonds and one row of emerald cut stones. Both rings are made of 18k white gold, and the couple had the rings inscribed with personal messages to each other.The bride also wore 17 carats of round, marquise, cushion and oval cut diamonds on her lobes. These earrings are said to be worth a whopping $500,000. As a wedding gift, Eva gave Tony a diamond-encrusted watch. A notable wedding gift to the couple - from another starlet no doubt - was a pair of watches engraved with their wedding date and names, accented by 1.25 carats of white diamonds. Continue reading »

It shouldn’t come as any surprise that diamonds are still the most popular stone for engagement rings. From working-class folks to the world’s richest celebrities, diamonds have long been the stone of choice for declaring a couple’s everlasting love. Whether the stone is a tiny chip, a modest princess cut, or a gigantic pink rock, diamonds are a favorite for couples in love.Our fascination with diamonds stretches back to the Middle Ages and even earlier. In those times, diamonds were valued for their magical properties. They were said to ward off evil spirits, prevent insanity, neutralize poison, and even keep the harmony between married couples. Although it would be hundreds of years before diamonds were thought of as beautiful, ancient Romans believed that they were among the most valuable of possessions. Continue reading »

The New York Daily News reported Friday that the rumors are true, Kill Bill star Uma Thurman is engaged to Arpad “Arki” Busson. Thurman’s representative, Stephen Huvane, confirmed to People.com was indeed engaged. The couple also announced the news themselves in an announcement on page 75 of London’s The Times. Continue reading »

American television is known for its star studded award shows. There’s the Academy Awards for recognition of achievement in the film industry, the Grammy Awards for recognition of achievement in the record industry, and there’s also The Golden Globe Awards. The Golden Globe award show is one of the most popular of American award shows. Televised every year, the Golden Globe Awards hands out awards for achievement in motion pictures and television programs.The setting of the Golden Globes is one of the most beautiful and unique. Stars put on their glamorous best and participate in a formal dinner. Awards are presented while the stars dine, giving the ceremony a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Continue reading »

Being presented with a diamond engagement ring is certainly an exciting time. Most newly engaged women can certainly expect that their friends will all want to see their engagement ring and whether they want to admit it or not they know that all of their closest friends will either be comparing the ring to their own or speculating whether they might just get something a little bit bigger when they receive their own engagement ring. Continue reading »