Prrrobably Our #1 Favorite Gemstone & Jewelry Instagram Account: @Diamondoodles
One of our favorite instagram accounts to follow: @diamondoodles!
We not only love the beautiful gemstone sketches from @DiamondDoodles Instagram, but also the cleverness and wit behind the artwork. Hannah Becker is the cheeky lady behind the genius creations - Follow her for a truly unique and inspiring instagram page! Check out some of our favorites of her work below...
Expected Jewelry Sales on the Rise with the Big Win #LoveWins
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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From Paris, With Love : Haute Joaillerie 2015 Look
There were some major high jewelry (haute joaillerie) moments coming out of Paris Haute Couture week. Here are a few of our top picks of these stunningly unique designs of diamond jewelry and gemstone jewelry from Paris.
This gorgeous $6.5M (gasp) Bulgari necklace is encrusted with 24.75 carats of round cut brilliant diamonds, and also sapphires and pink spinels, and dusted with pavé diamonds. PHOTO: BULGARI
This gorgeous De Beers necklace from their Talisman collection has a 13 carat center pendant of orange rough diamond. The length was created using rough diamonds and baguettes along with cuts of polished diamonds on the medallions. The price? A whopping $550,000. PHOTO: DE BEERS
This Piaget "Serenissima"cuff is so stunning beautiful and unique. It is encrusted with emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, and has an unexpected material: 10 different kinds of real feathers! The center stone is a 3.46 carat Columbian cushion Emerald...It took over 250 hours to complete and cost around $360,000. PHOTO: PIAGET
Diamond Versace Pacifier...Not Exactly A "Silver Spoon"
This gives new meaning to being born with a silver spoon in one's mouth.
Most Expensive Red Carpet Jewelry Ever Worn
This stunning look on Angelina Jolie at the 2009 Academy Awards went down as one of her best award show looks ever. These show stopping Colombian Emerald Drop Earrings by Lorraine Schwartz are a whopping 115 carats and cost a cool $2.5 million. In addition to her matching 65 carat emerald ring, this is one of the most expensive looks ever to grace the Red Carpet. Emeralds in their gleaming brilliant color are a favorite around here at KAJ!
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.