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Oct 23

Diamonds have a reputation as being the perfect way to say I love you, referred to as being “a girl’s best friend” and a symbol of eternity. This is a belief held by romantics all over the world, and the diamond is by far the most commonly used stone in engagement rings. If diamonds are the most precious stone, however, then pink diamonds are in a class of their own. When you add a rare pink diamond, engagement rings truly become amazing symbols of an undying affection.

The pink diamond is the rarest of the diamonds. In fact, less than one percent of the diamonds in the world are pink. Of this one percent, many are lightly colored, and only a few are the vibrant, rich pinks that make up the rarest of this elusive group of stones. Pink diamonds have been known to exist for many years, but until they suddenly grew in popularity, they were largely undesired. After the popularity boom of the rare pink diamond, engagement rings everywhere started to sport the beautiful stone. Continue reading »

Oct 22

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 »

Oct 21

circle_pendantWhether they are dressed to the nines or they are dressed for a casual day out, celebrities just seem to make fashion news no matter what they wear. From classic and traditional to edgy and urban, celebrities seem to have it all together when it comes to style. So, it should not come as much surprise that when a celebrity steps out the door that everyone around the world is going to want to quickly copy whatever style it is that is in vogue at the moment.

If you enjoy following celebrity trends then it certainly helps to know what is in style at the moment. Star watchers will tell you that there have definitely been several jewelry trends lately that are certain to make their way from the red carpet to Main Street. Continue reading »

Oct 20

untitled-45When the word diamond is mentioned, it brings forth a multitude of images that represent purity and strength which parallels and symbolizes the commitments in which diamonds are given. Besides engagement, diamonds are for the 75th wedding anniversary; a commitment to longstanding love.

In our society of technology, a diamond is an immense and vast representation of the ultimate material of super strength. Diamonds are composed of the mineral carbon; forming into a brilliant, transparent, crystalline substance in the earth’s interior and being the hardest substance in nature. Continue reading »

Oct 19

Getting married can be an intimidating time in a person’s life. This is especially true if you’re getting married for the first time—and hey, who wants to be married more than once? Here are some important steps to keep in mind when it comes the traditional wedding as well as the important role the ring plays. First of all, the wedding ring is traditionally a metal ring, and it is commonly set with diamonds. It is usually in contrast to the engagement ring, which boasts a larger stone and a promise to get married at a future date. The wedding ring represents a marital commitment to fidelity. Continue reading »

Oct 16

Diamonds are always trendy, as these jewels have a certain timeless quality. Many years ago diamonds did not have worldwide appeal and were certainly not associated with engagement or marriage. However, today is today and thanks to some culturally significant songs and very successful advertising campaigns, diamonds are universally fashionable. That said, what are some of the most popular diamond trends? Continue reading »

Oct 15

princess_earrings.jpgThe First Lady Michelle Obama has proven to have well-balanced and simply elegant fashion sense. A quick review of some of her fashion choices shows how successfully she employs diamond stud or drop earrings at many events; both formal and casual.

Other fashionistas throughout the ages have come to rely on diamond stud earrings to provide both elegance and simplicity to their ensembles as well. In fact, the Glamour Magazine “Women of the Year Awards” for 2008 saw almost no other earring style among the many guests and recipients than small diamond studs and drop earrings.

Why are diamond stud earrings such a continual choice? There are many reasons that women choose them, including their universal appeal, durability, flexibility, value and simplicity. Continue reading »

Oct 14

The Cullinan mine in South Africa definitely knows how to make miners stand up and take notice.  On September 24, 2009, a 507 carat white stone was discovered in the already famous mine and according to the mining company Petra Diamond, this stone will turn out to be one of the twenty largest rough diamonds ever discovered in the world.  This area of South Africa, 25 miles outside of Pretoria, is known to be a very mineral rich area. Continue reading »

Oct 14

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 »

Oct 13

Boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao won more than just the boxing championship title on December 6, 2008. Although he sent Oscar De La Hoya into retirement and earned $11 million for winning the fight, he also walked away with a custom diamond-encrusted pair of boxing gloves to remember the big night.

Born on December 17, 1978, the 5’6” star hails from the Philippines, and boasts a record of 36 career KOs. Manny made his debut at the age of 16, was a two-time world champion, and winner of the WBC flyweight world title before the age of 20. Continue reading »