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January 19th, 2010 From admin
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Celebrities and famous people not only have the power to define current trends in the world of fashion and décor but can also design and divert the public’s general taste and opinion.
The fascination of celebrities with diamond rings has been known for decades, especially since Merlyn Monroe described them as “a girl’s best friend” in her famous song. There seem to be many similarities between celebrities and diamonds, which might explain the strong connection between the two: they both attempt to shine and stand out from the crowd, and they both need to be not only of a high quality but also attractive and aesthetically appealing in order to succeed.
It is no coincidence that some of the most famous diamond rings that have altered the face of the history, belong to famous celebrities:
Elizabeth Taylor- Taylor is well known for her many failed marriages, especially to her beloved Richard Burton with whom she married twice.
Despite having a string of marriages, Taylor’s most famous diamond ring is without a doubt the one she has received from Burton himself for her 40th birthday. The ring made headlines all over the world at the time, due to its massive size and shape. The diamond ring was found in South Africa, weighing 48 grams. It was a pear shaped diamond, cut by the famous diamond Diller Harry Winston.
It was the first time the whole world has shown a true obsession regarding diamond rings, and it appears than ever since- the interest and the fascination with diamonds keep growing as the time goes by.
Elizabeth Taylor’s ring may have caused a precedent in terms of our attitude towards jewelry and diamond rings, but ever since many celebrities became more famous for their choice of diamonds than for their work.
Elizabeth Taylor
(from gemstone-directory)
Similar diamond ring at diamonds-usa
Madonna-the famous pop singer received a three store antique Edwardian diamond ring with a platinum band from her ex- husband, the noted director, Guy Ritchie.
Madonna
(From weddingbee)
Similar diamond ring at diamonds-usa
(From diamonds-usa)
Paris Hilton- the famous heiress to the Hilton wealth, was engaged to a fellow billionaire, Paris Latsis, with not one but two famous engagement rings: the first is a canary diamond ring of 24 carats and the second ring is a white emerald –cut diamond of 15 carats. The estimated worth of both rings is over 7 million dollars.
(from Thefrisky)
Similar diamond ring from diamonds-usa.com
(from diamonds-usa)
Jeniffer Lopez- the singer/actress got engaged to actor Ben Affleck with a beautiful pink diamond ring of 6 carats. It was Lopez’ exquisite taste that set a new trend of wearing rings with colorful diamonds.
Jennifer Lopez
(from Thefrisky)
Similar diamond ring from diamonds-usa.com
(from diamonds-usa)
Many celebrities get divorced just briefly after saying “I do” and many of them don’t even make it to the altar before breaking the relationship, however- The diamond rings that they receive accompany them even when the promises brake off and the love vanishes.
That’s the beauty of diamond rings – they escort you no matter what, even as boyfriends and husbands come and go- they are always there for you.
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October 29th, 2009 From admin
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This is the final Diamond Tutorial for October, I hope the information and thoughts we’ve provided through the month have helped in some way. One last lesson today concerns ‘Table Percentage’
Diamond Tutorial: What is Table Percentage?
Table Percentage: This is the value representing how the diameter of the table facet compares to the diameter of the entire diamond. As such, a diamond that shows a 50% table has a diamond table which is 50% as wide as the outline of the diamond. Professionals in the industry calculate the actual table percentage by dividing the diameter of the “table” (measured in millimeters) by the average width (or girdle) diameter. Popular confusions are that a small table percentage (50% to 53%) does not make a round diamond any more brilliant than a diamond with a larger table.
For more information regarding diamond Jewelry online visit www.diamonds-usa.com or visit our diamonds blog.
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October 23rd, 2009 From admin
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One of the key important moments in a person’s life is when they get engaged. Getting engaged implies that an engagement ring is required. Engagement rings with a high ratio offer couples a classy engagement ring diamond selection. Engagement rings with a high ratio are ideal for that once in a life time occasion, but what is ratio?
Diamond Tutorial: What is Ratio?
Ratio: The ratio is a comparison of the length of the diamond and the width, simple as that, but there’s more to assessing the ratio than words!. The ratio is is used to analyze the outline of fancy shaped diamonds and never used to measure round diamonds. For quick reference, there’s no measure of an ‘ideal’ ratio. Simply a matter of personal choice and preference. EG: many people believe that a 2 to 1 ratio is best for a marquise though most people actually tend to prefer a ratio of around 1.80 to 1 when they actually look at marquises.
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October 19th, 2009 From admin
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People today are more and more putting a premium on being unique and different, having a unique diamond set into some stunning ring or necklace sourced online is one of them. You can create stunning diamond jewelry with great florescence from loose cut diamonds by creating your own design and having them set in the kind of setting you want them to be in. But what is Fluorescence?
Diamond Tutorial: What is Fluorescence?
Fluorescence: Fluorescence is a diamond effect seen in some high quality diamonds when exposed to a long-wave ultraviolet light (in many sense, its the same light seen in nightclubs). Under the majority of light conditions, diamond fluorescence will not be detectable to the naked or untrained eye. However, if you’ve found a diamond that claims to be naturally fluorescent, you should see a soft glow when you hold it under a simple ultraviolet lamp. Fluorescence is not dangerous to the diamond or to the wearer; it is a unique and fascinating quality that occurs naturally in a number of gems and minerals.
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October 15th, 2009 From admin
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Giving the perfect engagement (or wedding) ring to your sweetheart does not mean that you have to spend a lot. You can find top loose diamonds of lower price, which you can then design into the dream ring for your lady. Today, learn a little more about diamonds, ‘feathers’ are something you should understand and know what to look for.
Diamond Tutorial: What are feathers?
Feathers: Feathers are are tiny fractures within the diamond. Usually feathers are caused by the incredible stress that the diamond can and likely has suffered during its gestation period underground. There are many cases where the feather begins and ends under the surface of the diamond. Sometimes the feather can start deep inside the diamond and extend out towards the surface. You will need to see this under 10x magnification since some feathers are transparent. In general , feathers have a white light appearance to them making them difficult to detect. Under magnification, these feather fractures often seem to have an disorganized feathery shape.
It may seem like a red flag if you detect feathers in a diamond, however, the reality is that with everyday wear and care most feathers do not add risk to the diamond’s stability or long term viability and value. You should bear in mind that these diamonds have survived their growth and their journey to the earths surface intact and then they’ve been through the rigours of the cutting and polishing processes before you get a chance to see them. With everyday wear most will likely survive the course of several human lifetimes.
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October 11th, 2009 From admin
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Getting engaged? need a diamond engagement ring? or just a cute present for the one you love for no reason other than a mutual appreciation for the beauty of diamonds and the meaning they convey when bought and given as a gift.
Diamond Tutorial: What is a Facet?
Facet: The ‘facet’ is the part of the diamond that displays a smooth flat face upon the surface of the diamond. Facets allow the light to enter the diamond and then also to reflect off its surface. When reflected at different angles the effect is the creation of stunning color and light, the kind of light show that have made diamonds famous.
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October 9th, 2009 From admin
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No matter what you want when it comes to diamond rings there’s something out there that will certainly meet the needs that you have. Take the time and effort to learn about the gem your buying and you’ll be sure to find something that you’ll appreciate even more than it’s brilliance, today we discuss ‘Dispersion’.
Diamond Tutorial: What is Dispersion?
Dispersion: Arranged around the table facet on the crown of the diamond are a number of smaller facets which are often angled down at differing degrees. These facets, and the angles they’ve been cut have been likely been designed to break apart the brilliant white light as it meets and reflects from the surface. As the diamond is tilted, this stunning effect appears as a play of small twinkles and glimpses of color across the entire surface of the diamond. It’s this effect that’s referred to as the diamond’s dispersion.
Dispersion is also sometimes referred to “fire”.
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October 6th, 2009 From admin
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Continuing on our mission to explain the explainable about diamonds and their mysterious characteristics, in today’s diamond tutorial we’ll break the myth about ‘clouds’
Diamond Tutorial: What is a Cloud?
Clouds: Referring to a group of extremely small inclusions that are too tiny to distinguish from one another from either the naked eye or even under intense magnification.
The result is that, under a professional microscope, this inclusion grouping can appear as if like a soft transparent cloud. This tends to be visible only deep inside the diamond. These ‘clouds’ are not visible to the naked eye. In normal circumstances this type of inclusion does not impact in a any great way the diamond’s clarity grade or value.
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October 2nd, 2009 From admin
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We begin October with a short Diamond Tutorial Blog Series, when you buy diamonds there’s often terminology and features you don’t understand. During the month we’ll be myth busting about some of these terms and proving you don’t need to be an expert to understand the world of buying diamonds.
Diamond Tutorial: What are Carbon Spots?
Carbon Spots: Often a term that’s misunderstood by people inside and on the periphery of the jewelry and diamond business. It’s an expression used to describe the appearance of simple inclusions or a cluster of inclusions in a diamond. The word refers to these marks (inclusions) that have a dark appearance, not those that are white or transparent in appearance. You’ll need a microscope in most cases to see. These dark inclusions are never visible to the naked or untrained eye, and rarely affect the brilliance or value of the diamond.
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July 8th, 2009 From steph
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To say being a celebrity and living the Hollywood life is extravagant and luxurious is an understatement. Celebrities drop mega bucks on all sorts of toys, from gigantic Santa Monica mansions to private jets and multiple sports cars. Celebrities do love their things, and sometimes they go a bit overboard. But, there are some things that celebrities just can’t seem to have enough of – diamonds – and we couldn’t be happier. Diamonds define beauty, grace, and eternal divinity, and we agree – no celebrity can ever have enough diamonds. Check out this list of 5 of the most diamond-addicted celebrities in Hollywood, who, despite all they already own, are always looking for more diamonds.
5. Jennifer Aniston, although has hit many romantic ups and down, definitely struck gold with the engagement ring Brad Pitt designed for her before their wedding. A white gold band with 20 perfect diamonds decorated her hand for all the world to see. And she doesn’t stop there – she also sports a few other diamond pieces regularly. One of her favorites is a diamond crescent moon necklace.
4. Nicole Kidman, at the 2008 Oscars, wowed onlookers with a sautoir necklace, apparently made with over 7000 diamonds, all different types. This piece, estimated at 1400 carats, is one of the things people will remember from the Red Carpet that year forever. Nicole showed us exactly how to make a statement with diamonds.
3. Paris Hilton has surrounded herself in diamonds. For brief engagement to Paris Latsis, the Greek shipping heir, she received a 24 carat diamond and platinum engagement ring, which she apparently had to take off since it was too heavy for her to wear. Since she had to take it off, she of course, had to get more diamonds that were more suitable. Paris has been a model for over $3 million in diamonds, started her own collection of diamond necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, and has also been a diamond spokesmodel.
2. Marilyn Monroe may have taught us that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs is a seriously diamond-addicted celebrity, despite his gender. He is always sure to show off some serious bling everywhere he goes. From diamond necklaces to earrings and watches, Combs has a collection that most celebrities try to rival, but will never surpass. A recent addition to his collection is a diamond-encrusted mp3 player, completely covered with over 120 diamonds.
1. Elizabeth Taylor is our number one diamond-addicted celebrity. She never went out without complementing her natural beauty with that of a diamond. She had a vast personal collection that included pieces such as an antique diamond tiara, a 69 carat pear-shaped diamond, a 29 carat diamond ring, and a 33 carat Krupp Diamond Ring. Just these pieces alone add up to over 130 carats of diamonds! Her life-long passion made its way to the literary world when she wrote the book, Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry, where you can read about and see her one-of-a-kind collection.
