A famous necklace of hundreds of diamonds, including nine rare blue diamonds, was installed at the National Museum of Natural History Monday. And just like its hefty neighbor, the Hope Diamond, the jewelry has an interesting history.
Nestled in white paper was the diamond necklace, radiating sparkles even before any light hit it. The silver necklace has a bow motif with 251 diamonds curving into the bow and then the ribbon-shaped arms. An oval-shaped pendant with a 2.6 carat blue diamond drops from the center of the bow, part of the 5.32 carat total of blues.
A day on the job ended with the discovery of an expensive diamond at Pittsburgh International Airport.Janet Mascuero lost her $25,000 ring Sunday before boarding a plane back to Oakley, Utah. Later that night custodian, Jim Beatty came across the ring while cleaning in the D concourse. He said he wasn't sure if the ring was just costume jewelry or the real thing, but he turned it in anyway.“At the end of the day, we all go down to the apron level to turn in our equipment at the office, and I just showed it to a supervisor,” said Beatty. “He thought it might be worth something and decided we should turn it in, and that's what we did."When the airport confirmed it was Mascuero's ring, they shipped it to her home in Utah.She told Channel 11’s news exchange partner at TribLive that she's relieved someone found her ring. She said she was dreading having to tell her husband she lost it.
Fashion trends changes all the time. New Jewelry styles and trends are frequently being introduced and it is quite an excitement to watch what is in and what is out.
The fashion jewelry trends for 2010 will be determined by many factors, It is important for you to know what's the top fashion jewelry trends and styles, so that you can choose quality pieces that will update your style.
Here is the fashion jewelry trend in 2010:
Diamond Pendants:
The newly arrived jewelry is the Lock Pendant and retailers are hoping that this can set the new fashion just like key pendants did in the last year. Its unique looking designs bring about novelty in the overall appearance of the wearer. Diamonds pendants make them even more sparkling and attractive to the viewers. Chandelier earrings
Speaking of earrings, chandelier earrings are back in the spotlight this year. They bring an instantly feminine and glamorous look to any outfit that you add them to. Typically, chandelier earrings have some sort of sparkle to them, and this makes them the perfect addition to any going out look. They are actually really beautiful when paired with simple jeans, heels or a T-shirt.
Dangle earrings:
Dangle earrings were liked by many women in the previous year and preferred to accessorize themselves with this type of earrings. Such type of earrings gives a glamorous look to the overall personality of women. These are expected to continue to be the favorite of many ladies this year too.
Stone necklaces
Stone necklaces are attractive accessories that enhance the appearance without overwhelming the wearer.Almost every woman can remember opening gift boxes containing a stone necklace at some time in life, usually when she was a little girl.
charm bracelets
Each charm bracelet tells a story of the wearer’s life; who they are, were, and what made them the person they are today. Each charm on the charm bracelet should have a special meaning especially the pandora charm bracelets. That's why the charm bracelets are so popular today.
Handmade jewelery will continue to be hugely popular. More popular than ever, in 2010, because of the desire to express oneself through creativity rather than extravagance. Expect the truly fashionable to be wearing their own beaded jewelry, from necklaces, pendants, to rings and bands.
Following these trends may not be liked by all; such people are usually proved to be the fashion setters. They bring in new fashionjewelry trends and others follow it making it the latest style. You may also try out new jewelry designs and set the fashion for all!
Pairs of designer stiletto shoes which are made from solid gold and diamonds have gone on sale in the UK for £100,000.
The Eternal Diamond Stiletto was created by bespoke jewellers House of Borgezie to be the most extravagant pair of shoes ever created.
Each pair - which are made to order - are decorated with over 2,000 brilliant cut diamonds (30 carats) and are shaped out of solid gold by experienced jewellers.
Makers say the design was inspired by the "elegant stamens of a lily" and each shoe comes with a 1,000 year guarantee… unless you lose it on a night out.
A spokesperson said: "There is no comparison to the Eternal Borgezie Diamond Stiletto, as it is a completely unique pieces of fine jewellery.
"The creation of each stiletto takes the same time and craftsmanship that is used to make the finest Royal crown.
"Yet at the same time it can be practically worn as the ultimate, fabulous adornment.
South African jeweler Yair Shimansky has come up with a temporary tattoo made completely out of 612 half-carat diamonds which the nifty price tag of $924,000 and sets the world record for the Most Expensive Diamond Tattoo. Photo: The world’s most expensive diamond tattoo is valued at 7.2 million South African rands, or around 924,000 US dollars, and the luxury jeweler has considered making similar tattoos available at any of their eight South African or four international locations. (enlarge photo) The jeweler introduced the ornate floral diamond design on brand model Minki van der Westhuizen - who spent more than eight hours having the 612 diamonds encrusted on her skin using a special water-based adhesive. The Most Expensive Diamond Tattoo in The World is temporary only. The World's Most Expensive Diamond Tattoo follows another endeavor by Shimansky, created especially for the on going World Cup games - a 3,500 carats diamond-studded football.
The worlds 1st solid gold and diamond ipad. Encrusted with 25.5 cts of I'F' Flawless diamonds, a magnificent total of 53 individually set sparkling gems dwell beautifully in their solid 22ct Apple logo. The rear and screen surround are made from a single piece of solid 22ct gold, weighing an immense 2,100 grams.This most luxurious ipads appearance is outstanding even down to the precise polishing to reveal its most beautiful harmonious appearance. A magnificent combination of top of the industry technology and unrivalled craftsmanship was invloved in creating this masterpiece.
At last, the largest diamond in the world had found a worthy contender. Under preliminary forecasts of experts the weight of the new diamond-champion is one 1.5 kg.
Before now the largest diamond in the world was the Cullinan diamond. This diamond was found in the British province Transvaal (nowadays the Republic of South Africa) in 1905. The weight of the ex-champion Cullinan is 3106 carat (621.2 gr.). The diamond was named for Sir Thomas Cullinan, who had discovered the Premier in Transvaal three years earlier. The diamond amazes not only by its size but also its cleanliness, absence of mineral inclusions, cracks, and bubbles.
The Cullinan diamond was presented to the reigning British monarch, King Edward VII, in 1907. It's interesting that diamond represents a splinter (about 1/3 part) of larger diamond, but it haven't found till now.
The diamond was cut into 9 large stones and about 100 smaller ones by I.J. Asscher and Company of Amsterdam. The Cullinan diamond decorates the brow of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain about one hundred years.
Nowadays, the 7000-carat diamond (1.5 kg) was found in the same country. Under armed guard the new diamond will be delivered in Johannesburg, the capital of the Republic of South Africa, where diamond will be determined its exact weight and the size with a help of special technical equipment.
What company possesses this precious find? It is not yet announced. However, during all last century the leadership in world production of diamonds belonged to giant De Beers who supervised about 65 % of all diamond market till now.
Today the Republic of South Africa takes fifth place in extraction of rough diamonds in the world, giving place only to Australia, Botswana, Russia and Congo.
Russia also does not giving in a diamond race. So, the diamond-mining company Alrosa has a quarter of world's diamond mining.
In the beginning of August a big deposit of rough diamonds was discovered in Yakutia. Russia's diamond giant Alrosa has discovered a big deposit of rough diamonds in Yakutia. The worth of its reserves is estimated at $3.5 billion. The deposit of such extent was last discovered in Yakutia ten years ago.
The new Verkhne-Munskoe deposit unites three kimberlite pipes located 130 kilometers from Udachninsky Mining and Processing Plant of Alrosa. The deposit is forecasted to last for 25 years, yielding from 1.2 million tons to 2 million tons of stones.
In terms of geological survey, Alrosa has outmatched the best indicators of former Soviet Union, the company announced in the news release of April 2007. Nowadays, for instance, Alrosa is setting up the 4th exploration expedition in the northern part of Yakutia's diamond province.
When the words, Oscar Red Carpet are related, one of the first photographs that comes to mind is fashion and jewelry. Jewelry trends usually alter on the red carpet from classic white diamonds, to colorful gemstones or assorted kinds of plush costume jewelry. "I think this year at the Academy Awards, as we typically see, it should be plenty of classic, old Hollywood glamour," foretells Francesca Ferrante from the Diamond Info Centre. "Whether its huge statement earrings or two bracelets layered together, the diamonds are going to be important but still that unsophisticated beauty that we see. Annually at the Academy Awards there's routinely 400 million dollars worth of diamond jewellery.
That is a lot of carats per star." Last year colourful jewelry made a statement when Angelina Jolie wore a long black strapless Elie Saab robe with long green earrings by Lorraine Schwartz.
This year, color is back. You can certainly see them on the red carpet in all forms - hanging earrings, giant bold rings, and button earrings. "One of the largest trends we're going to see on the red carpet is color. We have already seen give up a bit. We had Diane Kruger wearing Harry Winston at the SAG ( Screen Actors Guild ) Awards," related Lindsay Meyer from Building Communications. "Colour truly makes a piece pop. It can actually add to any outfit. Stars have constantly been keen on platinum. Platinum actually brings out the color. We're going to see a large amount of blues plenty of greens. There are some great options available from KWIAT.
They feature some dazzling vintage designs with sapphire and ruby." though diamonds are a fail-proof solution to any jewelry and accessory concern, many do not wish to trouble with the responsibility that comes with carrying millions of greenbacks worth of valuable gems on their bodies. The choice is to wear a splendid piece of costume jewellery. "That's right we're going to be seeing a large amount of stars wearing costume jewelry rather than real diamonds, because they will be able to. Because they do not want to be wearing a millions greenbacks worth of diamonds and worry that something occurs when they can just wear costume jewelry and be cushty that nothing is going to happen to the jewelry and they look good in it," explained Leah-Vail Soloff from Fingerprint Communications.
Early on in the year, the hot fashion guru, Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan opted to wear a huge piece of costume jewelry by Marni to the Cristic's Choice Awards. The countdown starts with less than one week till we know for certain, what the hottest trends will be re jewelry.
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