Archie Comics have recently released news that Archie Andrews has finally decided between Betty and Veronica, and the answer is a stunner! Betty, the girl-next-door, gets left to nurse her broken heart as Veronica Lodge steals the prize! She may be crowing now, but will Archie be able to satisfy Veronica’s luxury tastes? As a modern girl, Veronica will probably want something a little more up-to-date than just a single solitaire diamond engagement ring. She might have even already researched the most famous engagement rings worn by today’s celebrities and decided on which design she wants, regardless of what Archie can afford. Continue reading »

Apparently, Jennifer Lopez really likes diamonds and a lot more than anyone ever really knew. It was recently reported that Jennifer declined to return $50,000 worth of diamonds that had been lent to her for an event. The practice of lending diamonds to celebrities is one that is fairly common, particularly for big events such as the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. In most cases, once the event is finished, the celebrity returns the diamonds. Continue reading »

Oscar night is guaranteed to be a showcase of some of the most spectacular diamond jewelry anywhere. Compared to the 2008 Oscars, the stars at the 2009 Oscars opted for elegance rather than extravagance. Diamond jewelry was still very much present, but in simpler, less showy forms than is typical for the event. Styles change constantly and, judging by this year’s red carpet, understated (for Hollywood!) elegance is all the rage. Continue reading »

While she mostly sticks to fashionable pearls, First Lady Michelle Obama isn’t above adding a little diamond sparkle to her jewelry fashion if the occasion calls for it. All jewelry choices are in good taste when it comes to this First Lady’s wardrobe.Michelle Obama wears the same understated jewelry almost any woman would be proud to own. Her pieces are usually small and sentimental: a dog tag pendant engraved with the word “Hope,” which was the by-word for the entire Obama campaign; the Mid-Western housewife pearls (which actually suit her personality); the perennial diamond stud earrings in several versions, from simple studs to subtle drops. She’s a classy version of America’s mom in so many ways. Continue reading »

Everywhere you look these days is news about Chris Brown and Rihanna. Nobody knows the details of the horrible fight that occurred between the two but after alarming police photos showed a badly bruised Rihanna, the couple decided wisely to spend some time apart. It seems, however, that time apart does not mean time without contact, as Brown showered Rihanna with lavish diamond jewelry and an iPod touch delivered to the singer for her twenty first birthday, which she spent at home in Barbados with friends and family. Continue reading »

Beyonce Knowles and rapper Jay-Z were secretly married in his New York apartment in April 2008. There were no wedding pictures, and no confirmation from either of the individuals, however. The only clues were their wedding rings which the pair finally started wearing in public. Beyonce’s ring is certainly a stunner at 18 carats and valued at a reported $5 million. The ring is crystal clear, quite unlike the secrecy surrounding the pair’s relationship. Continue reading »

Celebrity engagements are always on the front cover of the tabloids. The pending marriage is often only half of the excitement, however. The real curiosity is to see the rock. Regular people love to keep up with these happenings, not because they know the celebrities or could ever own their own mammoth engagement ring. Real people want to live out their dreams of diamonds through the jewelry of the stars. A look through a sample of famous engagements and their respective rings, demonstrates that it really is all about the rock. Continue reading »

The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Studios in Hollywood this year affirmed that diamonds are still the gemstone of choice for the stars. Not to be outdone, several celebrities stacked diamond bracelets, earrings and rings for a look at what is most likely to be the hottest and most dazzling diamond trends this year. Most often spotted were black and chocolate diamonds, rose cut diamonds, cuff bracelets, right hand rings and platinum settings. Continue reading »

It doesn’t matter what you think of each Real Housewife’s true personality, her trustworthiness as a friend, her taste in clothes, or her singing voice. The Housewife series has us glued to the TV, if nothing else just to see what a “real” housewife wears. Not sweats and a scrunchie, that’s for sure. Continue reading »

Diamonds were the trend of the evening at the 60th annual Emmy Awards. The diamond anniversary of the Emmys was aptly honored with the ladies of television sparkling with diamonds. Continue reading »