While there is a wide array of different precious stones to choose from, women just seem to prefer diamonds when they receive jewelry. Whether the jewelry is to mark a special time in life, such as a marriage, or just to make a fashion statement, diamonds have remained popular throughout the years. Although the left hand has been the most popular place to wear diamond jewelry for many years now, it certainly seems as though the right hand is about to catch up. As more and more women postpone marriage in favor of establishing their careers or traveling, the wait for an engagement ring has certainly lengthened. Continue reading »

We love our pets. Statistics indicate that roughly eighty percent of pet owners consider the animals in their home and on their property as members of their families, and more than sixty percent of them purchase gifts for their pets on a regular basis.

The wide number of luxury and attentive boarding facilities, mobile groomers and gourmet pet food manufacturers shows that we like to treat our “furry family members” just as nicely as we do our human family as well. Continue reading »

Many high-tech gadgets have created a perfect excuse to develop and design a diamond-clad version of the item for the rich and famous to flaunt. Multiple high-end designers are taking cues from modern electronics as inspiration for diamond, sapphire and ruby jewels designed to encase the everyday tools.

Virtually all of the famous designers have jumped in on the designer phone market, launching luxury models much more expensive than those that the average American can afford. Celebrities and wealthy customers continue to wish for and demand gemstone versions of leather and virtually plain gadgets. Continue reading »

Many trends in diamond jewelry begin with America seeing a newly designed piece worn by our favorite celebrities at a special event or award ceremony. Several new pieces seen in Hollywood this year include cuff bracelets, large and dangling earrings, oversized diamond-encrusted pendants, and many colored metals set with multi-colored diamonds and gems.Men are beginning to get a part of the action, too. Diamond-encrusted cufflinks and watches, as well as personalized and engraved wedding rings are worn by actors, producers, comedians and rappers.

Several new designer jewelry lines and styles are also being introduced now and in the near future. Ellie Thompson, a Chicago-based designer, has unveiled her new American Metaphor Collection. Her collection features floral motifs, sterling silver, tricolored gold with sapphires and diamonds, and black silver with diamonds. Continue reading »

Belly rings have been popular for a number of years now and have grown in popularity even more since they have been spotted on numerous celebrities, including Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.

One of the reasons that diamond belly rings have become all the rage lately is because they do have a certain eye-catching look to them. Frequently worn with swimsuits as well as crop tops, diamond belly rings are a great way to show off a toned and tan abdomen. Other celebrities that have been spotted sporting such belly rings include Kelly Clarkson and Jessica Alba as well as Beyonce Knowles. Continue reading »

The year is still in its first quarter, but already the trends to be set for 2009 are clear. Where in recent years extravagant jewelry and platinum encrusted pieces have risen in popularity, recent economic difficulty has turned people back towards a more simple and elegant look. Chunky diamonds and outlandishly large necklaces are no longer the pinnacle of high fashion, and both celebrities and fashionable people are remembering the beauty that comes with a sensible set of accessories. Continue reading »

Most parents hope to impart good and strong values in their children, so it may seem odd to see that many teenagers are the recipients of expensive and high priced items such as diamonds and electronics. Presenting a teenager with a costly object is not necessarily making them materialistic. It can be a good way of teaching them to be responsible for their possessions. Continue reading »

Diamonds have always and continue to be referenced in literature and in popular culture. Hip-hop has brought us “bling” such as diamond-encrusted IPods and even Shakespeare invoked them as metaphors in his writing.Diamonds are possibly one of the best understood metaphorical devices in literature. They can be used to symbolize wealth and accomplishment, beauty and desire and as a way of conveying a subtle beauty that escapes the skills of even the most accomplished writers. Diamonds in the world of literature serve as both motivation for heroes and antagonists and as the central way to convey when great wealth is obtained, lost or on the line. Continue reading »

When it comes to fashion trends, we all tend to watch the celebrities and emulate whatever it is that they are doing. As a result, trend watchers are predicting that this spring natural colored diamonds are going to go through the roof in terms of popularity. Consumers are growing increasingly curious about natural colored diamonds as the result of recent spikes in purchases of the diamonds by celebrities and other well known socialites. Consequently, very high profile designers and retailers have picked up an interest in the stones. Continue reading »

Celebrating their 60th, or diamond anniversary, the Emmy awards went all out for their 2008 gala. The diamond themed Governor’s Ball featured floral arrangements with diamond bases and guests were even served a specially themed dinner that included such delectable dishes as a Dove Chocolates dessert called the Dark Chocolate Diamond. Faux diamond pendants were even suspended from the ceiling of the ballroom to add to the feel of the event.The diamond theme did not stop with the Governor’s Ball. The big night was star-studded as always, and the stars held nothing back as they wore extravagant diamond pieces made by all of the leading designers in the industry. The ceiling at the awards was breathtakingly decorated by a $10 million dollar diamond chandelier that used over 3,300 perfectly cut diamonds and took over five months to make. Continue reading »