Fancy Diamond Frenzy!
Fancy colored diamonds are the worlds rarest gemstones! They are captivating and brilliant. Stones that are ranked beyond Z color along the industry standard D-Z color grading scale, are considered fancy colored stones. The most valuable fancy colored diamonds are those with hues of saturated pinks, blues, and greens. Even a slight variation in color (ranges from light to intense) will have an big impact on the gemstones value. Fancy colored diamonds come in every color on the spectrum!
Fancy Facts
💎 1 in 10,000 Diamonds are Fancy Colored
💎 The Pink Star Diamond is a Record Breaking gem that sold in April 2017. The gem weighs a whopping 59.60 carats, and sold for $71.2 Million, making it the most expensive gem ever auctioned.
💎 The world's most famous gem is the Hope Diamond, which is a 45.52 carat Fancy Deep Grayish Blue.
💎 Red Diamonds are the rarest of the rare-- only a handful are known to exist.
See the below video of a 16 carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond. (Over $2M value.)
Kate Alexandra Jewelry Fancy Colored Diamond Stackable Rings
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Jewelry stocks rise after legalization of same-sex marriage!
Jewelry Stocks Rise after Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
On June 26th, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. Many were accurate in predicting the rise of jewelry company stocks - Blue Nile, Signet, and Tiffany & Co. all received stock rises up to about 1 percent following the ruling.
The Associated Press predicted that in the upcoming months there will be a surge of same-sex marriage and jewelry buying. This new niche in the wedding industry is here to stay and fantastic for our industry!
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Happy Birthday July! The Beautifully Captivating Ruby Red Gemstone
Rare Red Rubies
July babies are lucky to call Ruby their birthstone. Not only are rubies stunningly beautiful and captivating, but also they are the most valuable species in the corundum mineral family, (which also includes sapphires, another member of the species) and can command the highest per-carat price of all the colored gemstones.
Color has to be the most important factor in determining the quality of a ruby gemstone. The finest rubies have a vibrant red to purplish color. Take a look at the color of our La Tortuga Cocktail Rings or Makai Stackables encrusted with ruby gemstones to see the amazing color it reflects. This is the most sought after ruby color, a vivid reddish-purple and is very important to the value of the stone!
Ruby is one of four precious gemstones (others include diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires) and known for rarity, monetary value and hardness. The name ruby comes from rubeus which means “red”. In its purest state, the mineral corundum is colorless. Chromium is the element responsible for ruby’s rich red color.
Ruby has been revered in many cultures throughout history and represents passion, protection and prosperity. Corundum (ruby, sapphire) is the second hardest gemstone after diamond, which makes it very durable for daily wear. Kate Alexandra Jewelry has a variety of beautiful sapphire and ruby gemstone jewelry, perfect for any July birthday gift.
Makai Collection
Our Makai collection meaning "Towards the sea"
makai
[muh-kahy] adverb, Hawaii. 1.toward or by the sea; seaward.
Origin of makai: Hawaiian, equivalent to ma directional particle + kai ocean
"Makai", as defined above, is a directional term in Hawai'i meaning "toward the sea", or "seaward." The Kate Alexandra Makai Collection embodies everything about our love for the Ocean. From our La Tortuga turtle shell cocktail rings, to the dainty Coastal Current wavy bar necklace and mini wavy bar earrings, to our White Cap and Channel stackable rings, each piece embodies a component of some of our favorite things about the "makai" side.
Happy Birthday June!
Happy birthday June! All about the June birthstones.
June is a month that counts three (3) gemstones as birthstones: Alexandrite, Moonstone, and one of our favorites: Pearls. These smooth and lustrous fine jewelry staples are not only beautiful, but also are known to have calming effects on the human body, and promote centeredness and purity. Pearls are unlike other gems in that they are created deep beneath the ocean, inside a living mollusk. Their iridescent, subtle color make for a uniquely beautiful piece of jewelry. Gifts of Pearls are most appropriate for June Birthday's, and third and thirtieth anniversaries.
