Your engagement is a once-in-a-lifetime event that marks the beginning of your lifelong journey with your partner. It is an incredibly special day that deserves to be remembered and celebrated in a unique way. One way to make your engagement even more memorable is by customizing your engagement rings. By personalizing this symbol of your love and commitment, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece that holds deep meaning for you and your partner.
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Carpenteria Clip By VanCleef and Arpels
Photo By Gail
Green gems often inspire jewelry designs that draw on nature. Celebrating the wild landscapes of the West Coast of North America, this clip design by VanCleef and Arpels (2009) depicts the flower of Carpenteria Californica, known as the Bush Anemone. The delicate flower petals are sculpted from white opal. The clip also includes gems such as emeralds, peridots, garnets and yellow sapphires, set in platinum and yellow gold.
Photographed in the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Pink Thing of The Day: The Enternal Pink
All Photos By Gail
Discovered in the Damtshaa of mine in Botswana in 2020 and carefully cut over the course of six months by the master diamantaires of Diacore, the 10.57-carat Eternal Pink is the most vibrant pink diamond ever to be offered at auction.
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Diamond Types: Classification, Cut, and Clarity
Diamonds are a classic gemstone for any occasion, especially weddings and engagements. A diamond’s sparkle first attracts our eyes, followed by our hearts. However, there is more to diamond information than sparkle, especially when making a lifetime investment. Generally, the cut, clarity, carat, and color are the parameters to consider when buying diamond jewelry. In this article, we will look at three Cs: Classification, Cut, and Clarity.
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Eye On Design: Portuguese Man O’ War Brooch
Photos By Gail
Wonderful and mysterious creatures of the sea have been commemorated in all kinds of imaginative jewelry designs. Many were made as fond memories of beach holidays or an emblem of appreciation for ocean wildlife.
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