Exquisitely cut to be precisely 555.55 carats with 55 facets, the Enigma is the world’s largest known fancy black cut natural diamond, as reported by Guinness World Records. The incredible shadowy gemstone fetched an impressive $4.3 million at auction today at Sotheby’s London.
When you can wear one piece of jewellery in multiple ways, there is so much room to experiment and create new jewellery looks with ease. It is fun, creative and sustainable too. We’re going to take you through 5 looks that have been created with one simple chain from bstrd, which is available in both gold vermeil and sterling silver.
We all know that there’s no such thing as too many diamonds, but Renani Jewels from Meerut, India, just took it to a whole new level! Their Marigold Ring, or Ring of Prosperity, has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the Most Diamonds in a Single Ring. But how many diamonds can a single ring possibly hold?
This artform has a long and rich history, with examples of it being used as far back as ancient Egypt. A medium that has been used by many famous artists throughout history, including Matisse and Klee, today it is becoming increasingly popular when it comes to special limited edition high-end jewelry collections . Many jewelers now seek to provide a Gouache painting as part of the purchase.
Shakti trained in San Francisco from 1995 under fifth-generation Armenian master goldsmith Hratch Nargizian, launching her own company in 2000. Her work now melds the artisanal skills passed down through centuries of fine jewellery craftsmanship with her own distinctive visual style.
Today, Jaipur is recognized as one of the worlds leading colored gemstone manufacturing hubs especially for the cutting of emeralds. A few years ago the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) visited the Jaipur, India to get a deeper insight into the workings of the gemstone cutting industry.
A short film by Laurent Cartier on the unique world of artisanal divers searching for diamonds in Sierra Leone. Out of 1.5 million artisanal diamond diggers worldwide, there are only a few thousand divers. These men are dedicated in their search for diamond-rich gravels at the bottom of the mighty Sewa river.
‘Diamonds are a girl's best friend.’ You've probably come across this famous expression countless times. You're probably trying to do your research now into how to buy diamond jewellery and are probably feeling overwhelmed by a lot of information coming your way from family, friends and colleagues advising you to look out for this or that. This is why we have prepared a simple easy to understand guide to buying Diamond jewellery.
With a little bit of care your jewellery's sparkle and brilliance can last forever. Please follow a few simple tips outlined below and your jewellery will shine as bright as the day you first bought it.
