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Numerous cultures all over the world believe in the mystical properties of gemstones or birthstones. The common belief amongst the masses is simply that a person who wears his birthstone would gain benefits derived from metaphysical connections between the stone, the time of his birth and his health or luck. The core principle driving the significance of birthstones is connected to astrology where every month is assigned a particular type of birthstone. While each month has its own specific gemstone, people who were born in the month of April are especially lucky because their gemstone is the most coveted gemstone in the world i.e. the diamond. Continue reading »

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The diamond assets of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have been drawing a lot of interest since the time the two companies announced that they are reviewing their respective diamond businesses with an eye on offloading them. Continue reading »

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Bain and Co has made projections with regard to the future prices of diamond jewelry in a report that it created for Antwerp World Diamond Center. According to Bain and Co in the report, the prices of diamond jewelry can be expected to increase significantly in the years to come simply because the global demand for the stones will begin to outstrip the world’s existing supply. Continue reading »

It is believed in most cultures that love is all conquering and that it would, sooner or later, win out over any kind of adversity. The beliefs seem to be true in the case of Gregory Todd and Tiffany Baillie. Gregory Todd was stabbed by Tiffany Baillie who was then arrested and put in court, while Gregory Todd had to go through extensive medical convalescence. However, once Gregory Todd had recovered, one of his first acts was to go to court in which the trial for his partner Tiffany Baillie was being held and propose to her by giving her an engagement ring. Continue reading »

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It is not often that men propose to their girlfriends without any plan or thought or without an engagement ring. However, this seems to be exactly what Jake Owen did while performing at his alma mater. It appears as though Jake Owen, in the middle of performing his song “Don’t think I can’t love you”, decided to call his girlfriend Lacey Buchanan on to the stage and propose to her, despite not having an engagement ring at hand. Continue reading »

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According to reports, Sotheby’s is all set to bring another old and special set of premiere jewelry under the hammer under its Magnificent Jewels Sale in New York. The collection that is expected to go on the block on April 18, 2012 is expected to fetch the New York based auction house something in the range of 2 million American dollars. Continue reading »

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Alec Baldwin seems to have finally shrugged off the ghosts of his disastrous divorce with Kim Basinger as he has recently popped the question and put an engagement ring on the ring finger of his yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas. The two have been dating each other for some time and moved in together last fall season. According to reports, Alec Baldwin proposed to Hilaria Thomas in Long Island with an engagement ring that is tentatively said to be in the range of 95, 000 American dollars by experts. Continue reading »

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Whoever said that a wedding was about the groom and bride? Do some women think that the size of the diamond on the engagement ring is everything for a bride? Well, some people in Romania seem to disagree quite stoutly. The proof of this is that a model and a team of seamstresses in Romania have established the record for the longest bridal train in the world at an unbelievable 1.85 miles. As you read this number, no one would fault you for thinking where the bridal train would go in a normal sized church. Maybe the Vatican can be used for the wedding to contain the lengthy bridal train. Continue reading »

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration is quickly becoming the lodestone for people to learn a little more about the history of royalty of the region. Owing to the extensive celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60^th year as the Queen of the United Kingdom, people have been paying more attention to the history of the country. There is no better place to view the history of the country and royalty than the exhibition of the crown jewels which kicked off recently in London. The exhibition of crown jewels consists of everything ranging from premiere jewelry and scepters to diamonds that can singlehandedly take your breath away.

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Cover of Whitney Houston

A few weeks after the pop legend Whitney Houston passed away, an auction of her belongings has fetched a hefty 80, 000 American dollars. The Houston memorabilia consisted of various clothes worn by the ‘I will always love you’ singer and also some premiere jewelry previously owned by her. The auction that was held only a few streets from where the singer passed away also consisted of other Hollywood memorabilia belonging to various other legends. Continue reading »