Colored Diamonds
September 6th, 2013 by Noam Flint
There has been a lot of publicity surrounding diamond heists recently, and it seems some thieves have the stunning jewels on their minds. Another theft of the precious gems occurred in Naperville, Ind., where a few individuals robbed a jewelry store and managed to escape with more than $180,000 in diamonds. Another diamond heist carried […]
September 5th, 2013 by Noam Flint
The U.S. and International Diamond Week recently wrapped up the action, and the general response is that it was a smashing success. Based out of Israel, the second annual trade show saw more than 1,200 people head to the event to buy and sell diamonds, and by the end it had become the busiest week […]
September 2nd, 2013 by Noam Flint
It’s always exciting when you hear about a celebrity getting engaged (and their rings), but One Direction fans may have a hard time swallowing the news that heartthrob Zayn Malik is officially off the market. Billboard reports that the British pop star proposed to his girlfriend Perrie Edwards of girl group Little Mix last weekend. […]
August 26th, 2013 by Noam Flint
An entire week devoted to diamonds is any gemstone collector’s dream, and it is happening right now in Israel. The U.S. and International Diamond Week kicked off its second year Monday, Aug. 26, at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) in Ramat Gan, and opening day saw more than 1,000 guests and over 500 international buyers […]
August 22nd, 2013 by Noam Flint
Some might assume that diamonds are forever, but this isn’t the case for Israeli diamond house Tzoffey’s Diamonds. The diamond exchange company specializes in fancy natural diamonds in unique cuts and shapes, according to its official website. The business’ owner, Avner Sofiov, has been in the diamond industry for more than 30 years and is […]
August 22nd, 2013 by Noam Flint
Precious gemstones, whether you’re talking about colored diamonds, rubies or emeralds, have been held in high esteem ever since they were first discovered. While we may never know who first came across a diamond, there’s no doubt that these shimmering stones are highly valued, so much in fact, that thieves have attempted (and succeeded in) […]
August 13th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Lasers are not commonly thought of as romantic or even luxurious, but the recent use of diamonds may have critics changing their tunes. According to R&D magazine, scientists from Scotland’s University of Strathclyde recently developed a high-performance Raman laser that uses diamonds to produce light beams with “more power and a wider range of colors” […]
August 8th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Alexandre Reza is one jeweler who has helped set the standards in regards to gorgeous and unique pieces that are just as stunning as they are delicate. According to Town & Country magazine, Reza began to make a name for himself as a renowned jeweler and gem merchant in the 1950s and ’60s. Reza’s gifted […]
August 7th, 2013 by Noam Flint
In an attempt to gain answers, an affiliate of Lloyd’s of London is offering an impressive $1.3 million as a reward for any information leading to the robber who walked away with more than $100 million in diamonds after a recent heist in Cannes. According to The Associated Press, one assailant broke into the garden […]
August 5th, 2013 by Noam Flint
For many years, white diamonds ruled when it came to engagement rings; however, nowadays, it seems colored diamonds are establishing their place in the market. While white diamonds are certainly still the classic choice for brides-to-be, fabulous yellow, pink, blue and champagne-colored diamonds are quickly becoming more mainstream. Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring “Some of […]
