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August 28th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Natural Colored diamonds are rare in their own right, but fancy blue diamonds are among the hardest to come by of all of these gems. Recently, Sotheby’s announced it would be auctioning off the 7.59-carat diamond “Premier Blue”, and now “Royal Blue,” a brilliant cut diamond, has been making headlines too. This 10.06-carat gem is […]
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 23rd, 2013 by Noam Flint
Colored diamonds are becoming more popular than ever thanks to countless celebrities debuting the beautiful gems at red carpet events and in everyday life. While yellow and pink diamonds are among the most popular shades in 2013, it was a blue diamond in the 1997 blockbuster film “Titanic” that started the colored diamond craze. The […]
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 21st, 2013 by Noam Flint
A rare blue diamond has been making waves across the globe, as its upcoming auction stands to break records. The 7.59-carat vivid blue diamond, known as “The Premiere Blue,” has been added to the roster for Sotheby’s Oct. 7 auction in Hong Kong, and the auction house expects it to bring in at least $19 […]
August 14th, 2013 by Noam Flint
The rise of colored diamonds has only come about in recent years, but many jewelers and smart investors are picking up as many gemstones as they can to make a profit on what people want most. Haute Living magazine reports Diamante Atelier, a second-generation diamond investment firm, has been purchasing as many colored stones as […]
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 12th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Diamonds may be known as a girl’s best friend, it was 12-year-old Michael Dettlaff who recently caught the world’s attention for finding a dazzling gemstone. According to USA Today, the North Carolina native scored big while searching for precious diamonds on the grounds of Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Not only did Dettlaff […]
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 […]
