Topaz and other colored gems are trend for engagement rings.


The classic, like engagement rings with diamonds, will never go out of fashion, but there are those who seek to be more risky and original opting for a jewel with colored gemstones and thus surprise your partner with a different detail. The designer of 'Gene & Co' jewelry, Gene Set Colquicocha Ochoa, shows us the latest in engagement rings.

Peridot

A natural round cut peridot set in a classic braided solitaire ring is perfect for girls who are modern and like something different.

Peridot in engagement ring.

Amethyst

An oval cut amethyst set in a solitaire ring, an imposing gem, is ideal for brides who do not want to go unnoticed.

Amethyst set in a solitaire engagement ring



Tourmaline

A pink tourmaline with pear-shaped cut, set in a Tiara style ring for classic brides, with 18 carat yellow gold.

Tourmaline set in a 18 carat yellow gold engagement ring

Emerald

A classic rosette, with a natural emerald, set with a rosette ring with white and yellow gold, surrounded by diamonds.

emerald set in white and yellow gol an diamonds engagement ring

Topaz

The ring has a blue topaz set in a leaf model, for those brides who love the sea and dream of getting married during the day.

blue topaz set in engagement ring




Zircon, the secret of the oldest gem on earth


It competes in brilliance with diamond and is credited with extraordinary qualities.


The zircon is one of the most interesting and misunderstood precious gems of nature, it has been sought and treasured by many civilizations without knowing that it was the oldest gem that has ever existed, but thanks to the American scientists of the university of Wisconsin-Madison and the technological advance of dating has been able to decipher the origin of the zirconium crystallization exactly 4.4 billion years ago.

As it was created in the eons ago and has been known for thousands of years, the zircon has a rich mythology. In the Middle Ages, for example, it was said that zircon helped to rest, induced deep sleep, drove away evil spirits, brought prosperity and promoted honor and wisdom in its owner.

According to some, the zircon relieves pain and is said to prevent nightmares, ensuring a deep and peaceful sleep. Beyond all this, it is believed that the zircon grants the user wisdom, honor and riches.




The brightness of a diamond


The zircon may be the last crystal in the alphabet of precious stones, but its sparkles, sparkles and flashes of color or fire rival the very diamond, so for centuries the natural white or colorless zircons were confused with them, and today in Many jewelers and jewelries day when you speak of zircon confuse it with the zircon, the synthetic crystal used to simulate the diamond, perhaps also because they are quite similar to their names.

Although it is true that the transparent zircon can be confused with diamond and zirconia, it is really known for its brightness and variety of colors. The zircon can be of almost any color you can imagine: including red, yellow, orange, brown, green, champagne, gold and saffron, but the most valued color is blue. All of them are different, pure and have a striking and characteristic fire that distinguishes it from other gems.


The zircon has one of the highest refractive indices in nature, surpassing three of the four large gemstones; ruby, sapphire and emerald. (1.92-2.01).

For gemologists, the refractive index of a precious stone is an optical property that refers to the relationship between the speed of light in vacuum and the speed of light through a transparent gem, a process that divides light into its spectral tones like a rainbow.

Then, the rainbow effect breaks and focuses on the facets of the gem to create the brilliant light show we see. Translated into the language of the rest of the mortals, the zircon is after the diamond the second most brilliant gem of all nature.




In the world of gems, a type of stone is often given different names for each of its colors, and this precious stone is no exception. The blue zircon is also known as the bright blue or "starlite". Jacinto refers to the variety yellow, orange, brown or red. Jergon is the colorless variety, pale gray, golden or pale yellow zircon. Diamante matura is another trade name for colorless zircon.

Where to find it?


Although today it is difficult to find it in the great international jewelers houses that do not want to be in the position of having to explain the difference between a zircon and a zircon, the blue zircon was one of the favorite gems in the Victorian era so we can appreciate it in many jewels of the then designed by the great French firms such as Cartier or Bulgari, although its greatest advocate was the famous gemologist of Tiffany & Co, George Kunz. Who proposed the name «starlite» to promote the igneous nature of the gem.

The zircon like 99% of the colored stones is commonly treated with heat. The brown zircons can be transformed into colorless or blue through thermal treatments. The Zircon is a gem with good hardness on the Mohs scale (6 to 7.5) and a tenacity close to that of the diamond. Its deposits extend from Australia to the United States, but the main source of zircons used for jewelry is in Cambodia, near the border with Vietnam so when it is cut in brilliant cut it is known as the Bright Blue of Cambodia.



How to take care of the zircon?


The care and cleaning of the zircon is simple, it is best to clean the gem with a soft cloth or a brush with soft bristles and a neutral soap. Rinse the zircon with warm water or at room temperature to remove soap residue.

On the other hand you should avoid using ultrasonic ultrasonic cleaners that professionals use, especially if it is blue zircon, and of course you must avoid the use of chemicals or aggressive cleaning agents, especially bleach and acid.

Ultimately the Zircon is a natural gemstone with incredible features, a remarkable gem with wonderful colors and bright flashes of light, a wonderful treasure for jewelry users and gem collectors.

In addition, it is considered one of the natal gems of the month of December so it is a great gift for anyone born the last month of the year or for those who appreciate the dazzling fire of their crystals.


Chocolate Dessert With Diamond


Chocolate Dessert With Diamond
Chocolate Dessert With Diamond

We've already seen a chocolate with diamond, ice cream cone with diamonds other other things that have diamonds like, shoes and bags. Now, here is another chocolate with diamonds from Mervis Diamond Importers, a small chain of jewelry stores in the Washington, D.C., area, who are well known for gaining eyeballs by creating buzz through their successful advertisements.

The latest on this company is the dessert that is made of chocolate, topped with a blackberry that holds a 2 carat ascher cut diamond and costs $18,000. So gentlemen, if you want to give your girlfriend a chocolate and a diamond, this one is a perfect combination for you.



Originally published in http://fine-diamond-jewelry.blogspot.com/

Diamond-Studded Faces by Alix Malka



This jewelry editorial for Flair Magazine is a simply delightful spread of color and sparkling jewels. Shot by Alix Malka, who is known for his vision of pop art photography, the editorial features model Lydia Hearst with a face bedazzled with amazing diamonds.

The editorial is a suggestive exhibition of beauty and a girl’s best friend. Alix Malka finds inspiration in artists like Pedro Almodovar.



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Coloratura, Cartier's new jewelery collection


Cartier reinvents itself by offering a new collection of live expressions that only color can offer. It was at the Fashion Week in Paris that the French house officially unveiled Coloratua, its new collection that celebrates the vibrant color that dwarfs the world with slight nuances that surround the cultures of the entire planet.

As he has been accustomed to his faithful followers, on this occasion Cartier transformed each piece into a work of art; No matter the number of pieces of each jewel, each one will have the elegance of a brand that has created objects of desire and luxury throughout its history. Inspired by colors and cultures, this collection includes noses that highlight the delicacy of Asian influences and the enigmatic Egyptian culture.



Rubies, sapphires, diamonds and emeralds, in all their shades, are some of the precious stones that create a range of sparkles in each of the brand's glamorous creations. All highlight the inspiration of great cultures through designs that have marked their mark over time.




On this occasion, the French firm has had time to play, propose and create. And the lover of the jewels will be able to explore other alternatives to the classic gemstones. Many of the designs are created without pretending that one piece looks more than another, but with the aim of creating synergy between them so that the result is balanced. At the end of the day, they are all precious stones worth bearing.




Million-Dollar Diamond Necklace of Serena Williams


We've noticed Serena Williams's love of diamonds before but the tennis champ topped herself this time, showing up at a post-match press conference in a diamond necklace worth $2.5 million.

Williams wore the 427-diamond necklace after her first round win over Australian Samantha Stosur at the Sydney International tournament. Williams had met with a jewelry designer in Sydney over the weekend who offered her the pricey piece to wear during a match.

She decided not to play with the necklace because she was too concerned about what would happen to it but decided to wear it to the press conference instead.



Engagement Ring Shopping Through iPhone


Technology for now continues to evolve and it's now a big use to everyone of us. We can use it in our daily life, just like cellphone. Cellphone for now is not just for texting and calling but you can use it for surfing the web and shopping like engagement ring. According to Luxist, shoppers now can buy engagement ring through iPhone. Stuller has partnered with Gemvision Corp. on an app that lets you try on a ring no matter where you are using the iPhone camera. The app is called "Live Diamond Try-On (brought to you by Red Box Diamonds)" and will be available for free this summer from the App store.




Users can select a diamond engagement ring, choosing metal, carat size, style and more then try it out for size on their own hand. To get the full effect you can put the iPhone on your hand and tilt it to get a sense of the ring's sparkle as it shifts. The image can be saved and e-mailed and posted on Facebook or Twitter. The user can then get the real thing using the app's "find a jeweler" function.


Good news to gentlemen who to wish to propose wedding to their girlfriend with no real ring required?

Wittelsbach Diamond - The Most Expensive Stone Sold at an Auction


Wittelsbach diamond became the most expensive stone or piece of jewelry ever sold at an auction at Christie’s in Central London. This sky-blue gem was given as the wedding dowry of a Spanish princess “Infanta Magarita Teresa” painted by Velazquez on 1664. The said jewel is originally from India and hasn’t been on the market for 80 years.



According to dailymail, the London Bond Street-based jeweler Laurence Graff paid a whopping £16.4 million (US $24.47 million) for the extraordinary Wittelsbach diamond. Mr. Graff said that diamond might have sold for £50 million if there had been no credit crunch. Graff says that he will reshape the 35.56 carat gem before selling it. Earlier, the diamond was expected to sell for £9 million, but the auction ended with setting the world record for the most expensive diamond.

Rain of gems after eruptions of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii


The inhabitants of the Big Island of that American archipelago have been surrounded by beautiful small greenish stones.



It seems that nature has decided to reward with a shower of green gems the damage caused by the different eruptions of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii (United States) for more than a month, reports Forbes. Thus, explosions of lava and ash have caused the crater to expel olivine crystals - a common mineral in the area - that have been scattered throughout the territory. "My friends live in Hawaii, right next to the area affected by the most recent lava flows." In full destruction of the surroundings and with stress for the unknown, they woke up with this: small pieces of olivine all over the ground. literally, nature is really amazing, "meteorologist Erin Jordan wrote on her Twitter account.
In Hawaii there are green beaches due to the high concentration of olivine from magma rich in magnesium and iron. "Olivine is not uncommon in Hawaii, it is one of the fundamental components of basalt, a mineral that makes up 99.99% of the rocks of these islands," the GEOetc portal tweeted. 




Normally, the olivine is inside the basalt rocks when Hawaiian lava erupts calmly, but in this case it is striking that it becomes a separate crystal due to sudden ejection and rapid cooling. 

 If someone wants to collect those gems to enrich themselves, they should know that taking stones, minerals or sand from Hawaii is illegal. In any case, the price of each gem varies between 50 and 80 dollars per carat, although fine specimens that are larger, have the right color and are well cut can be worth up to $ 450 per carat.