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 »

The 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated its 60th “diamond” anniversary in star-studded style and glamour. From the diamond décor and location chosen to the studded stars attending, the event was truly a birthday celebration any 60-year-old would be envious of.Design of this year’s event started with a crew of interior decorators reportedly shaping the greenroom, where stars socialize and relax backstage, like a traditional diamond. Floors were adorned with diamond patterns and accented with antique mirrors reflecting light throughout the room. The centerpiece of the décor consisted of a three-tiered diamond chandelier, crafted by the same designer of the 2006 $2.6 million Victoria’s Secret bra adorned with 2,000 diamonds. The chandelier took five months and 20 craftsmen to build, and it dazzles with a total of 3,300 cut diamonds. 2,300 strands of fiber optic lights were inserted to accent the sparkle of the pricey light, which was tagged at $10 million after the award ceremony. Continue reading »

The votes are in, and everyone has decided that the jewelry worn by Hollywood’s best are the biggest trendsetters yet. Several jewelers are marketing similar pieces for all of us to partake in all the fun. Following are the top styles to choose from. Continue reading »

The latest trendsetters on the Hollywood scene sport cutting-edge fashion and just the right amount of “bling”.  These hot models strut their stuff everywhere they go, pampered and petted by everyone they meet.  They’re in demand and the envy of all.  They are, in essence, the leaders of the pack. Continue reading »

Raw Diamonds

The hottest trend for jewelry lovers today is the look of the raw diamond. Uncut, organic, and unique stones create the image of vintage jewels with generations of love and wear. Mixing these raw jewels with their cut counterparts is also very hot this season. Continue reading »

Whether people like it or not, celebrities set the trends for what is in style for normal civilians. And of course, jewelry is no exception. Looks that stars wear on the red carpet are soon available in similar versions at jewelry stores for the common people. This is a simple fact. The trends seen in Hollywood are translated into the pieces seen in chain jewelry stores. In accordance with the current celebrity climate, big is definitely in. Stars are sporting hefty engagement rings. Paris Hilton had two from former fiancé Paris Lastis-one weighing 24 carats, the other 15 carats. Jennifer Lopez wore a 6-carat pink diamond ring while engaged to Ben Affleck. Catherine Zeta Jones received an antique 10-carat marquise diamond ring from Michael Douglas. The list goes on and on. Continue reading »

With so many hot new trends and jewelry styles to keep up with today, an interesting niche market has arrived using diamonds in everyday items other than those that we typically like to wear.One of the hottest trends among those who have plenty of cash burning a hole in their pockets is diamond-encrusted earphone covers for portable mp3 players. White diamond designs cost approximately $60,000. A less expensive option is the black and white diamond version available for only $4,500. These prices are bound to increase with future color and design options. Continue reading »

When it comes to spending millions on diamond rings, the celebs are among the first in line to pay a lot of money to have the biggest and most sensational diamonds. They buy rings that are over ten carats. They purchase rings that have rare, colored diamonds. They also receive rings with some of the most creative and custom designs. What causes this drive for multi-carat and multi-million dollars is hard to say, but it has been known to affect everyone from the traditional housewife to the modern day movie star and it does not seem to be a trend that will soon go away.Diamonds have always been an attraction for most women. Since the days of Marilyn Monroe, and even before then, diamonds have been a symbol for showing one’s undying affection. However, as the stars continue to wear bigger and bigger diamond rings, the average size has risen from one carat to three carat, which is not the rule for celebrities. That is the average size of diamond for the every-day, ordinary women who is dating the every-day, ordinary man who is either living paycheck to paycheck, or at least not wealthy enough to drop several thousand, or even a million dollars on an engagement ring that would rival the celebrities in Hollywood. Continue reading »