£7000 worth Diamonds stolen from Kendal jewellers

April 11, 2011 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Diamond, Gemstones, Jewelry

Diamonds worth £7000 were stolen from Kendal jewellers before closing moment on Saturday afternoon.

A man ran away with two 18 carat gold and diamond solitaire rings from Goldsmiths. The Jewellers, High gate, at 4.50pm after posing as a customer.

After running down the side of Burton’s men’s clothes shop he was seen getting into a grey Nissan coupe GTI coming up in Booths supermarket car park.

The ring thief is described as mixed race, 5ft 8ins tall, medium build and wearing beige flat cap, dark sunglasses, a blue shirt and dark trousers.

Anyone who saw the white male driver waiting in the car park at approximately 4.50pm is asked to contact Kendal police on 0845 33 00 247.

His vehicle registration number is EO10 DHM.

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Top 5 trends in choosing engagement rings

April 02, 2011 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Diamond, Gemstones, Jewelry

For many women, It is one of the most important and important pieces of jewelry they will get in a lifetime the engagement ring.

Not only is it a sign of love and promise, but it is the single piece of jewelry that you wear day in and day out, a showpiece to be admired.

Here is a list of the top five trends in engagement rings.

  1. Coloured stones: From the six carat pink ring Ben Affleck bestowed upon Jennifer Lopez back in 2002 to Princess Diana’s oval sapphire diamond covered ring now on the left hand of bride to be Kate Middleton, hued gemstones are by far one of the biggest trends in engagement rings since the Princess Cut diamond. Popular stones contain pink, canary yellow and chocolate diamonds, as well as gemstones like sapphires and rubies.
  2. Vintage: Heirloom rings are in massive demand right now. The complicated detailing and classic designs are everlasting. When looking for vintage pieces, be certain to use a credible seller and have the stones looked at by a certified gemologist.
  3. Pave settings: This style which gets its name from the French word for “paved” and it offers that extra bit of sparkle and dazzle to a ring, thanks to its multiple diamonds set close together, and is perfect for those who may be looking for something a bit different, but with a classic flair. The designs are often complicated and elegant with an air of sophistication.
  4. Classic white: Colours may be trendy, but white diamonds are still a vast seller. Round and cushion cuts are mainly popular these days, as are oval and emerald cuts.
  5. Conflict free: For the eco friendly gal, conflict free diamonds are the way to go just ask Black Swan star Natalie Portman, who is generous a vintage solitary diamond surrounded by a ring of conflict free diamonds. These gems are free from the spectre of violence and other human rights abuses that hangs over supposed “blood diamonds,” and are produced with minimal environmental impact.

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March 23, 2011 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Diamond, Gemstones, Gold

It is too expensive. If you have £5,000,000.00 then you can easily buy an exclusive iPad 2 device made by Stuart Hughes.

It is a 3G Apple iPad 2 models covered with gold, gems and diamonds.

Also coated a 75 million year old Ammolite rock and a 65 million year aged dinosaur bone.

Luxury Device! Here are the details provided by Stuart Hughes:

Undoubtedly the world’s most unique gadget is the Ipad 2 Gold History version.

Coated with 12.5 cts of ‘I’F’ Flawless diamonds, a magnificent total of 53 independently set sparkling gems dwell beautifully in solid 24ct Apple logo with rear section shaped again in 24ct gold weighing an immense 2,000 grams.

The unrivalled imagination towards the craftmanship of the iapd is down to its main front border which is made from the oldest rock the world has to offer in the form of Ammolite, sourced from Canada this stone is over 75 million years old.

However to make this masterwork even more individual, sections of a 65 million year old T-REX Dinosaur’s thigh bone was fractured and then shaved into the Ammolite , then finished off with ultimate jewel , as single cut 8.5ct flawless diamond inlaid in its own platinum surround with 12 outer flawless diamonds.

A magnificent combination of top of the manufacturing technology and unique thought were involved in creating this piece of History.

We are not Forced you to buy. Read it as fascinating news. Only people who have to much money can pay for it.

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Diamonds Exhibit at Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum

February 23, 2011 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Diamond, Jewelry

A new exhibit dedicated to the diamond jewelry designs of the revered Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry house has opened at New York’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.

“Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” features millions of dollars’ value of jewels, some of which were shaped from the jewelers’ vaults and some of which were lent to the appearance by private collectors.

The exhibit is organized in six sections, and the one that is creating the main buzz is the “personalities” collection, which features iconic pieces such as Princess Grace’s diamond tiara and a ruby bracelet that belonged to Marlene Dietrich.

Quantities of unique jewelry creations, such as a functioning zipper necklace crafted in precious metals and encrusted with gemstones, are also being shown.

Cooper-Hewitt Director Sarah Coffin said, that all piece on display in the exhibition “starts with a story.”

“Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” runs during June 5, 2011.

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USA to spend on diamonds this Valentine’s Day, Reports DNA

February 01, 2011 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Diamond

After an increase in diamond sales over Christmas, it would show that the diamond industry can also expect a successful Valentine’s season, reports DNA.


The National Retail Federation (NRF) has expected a 17% increase in US diamond jewellery sales this coming Valentine’s Day, compared with those of last year.

Certainly US consumers are expected to spend a huge US$3.5 billion on their diamonds this year, up from US$3billion in 2010.

The USA are the biggest shopper of diamonds in the world and it is thought that diamond jewellery will be the most popular gift choice for Americans this coming February 14th.

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