The tradition of bestowing pearls upon the bride continues At the beginning of the 20th century, pearls were as much a nuptial gem in the United States as diamonds are today. The pearl has been a symbol of unblemished perfection ever since ancient times. Pearls are the oldest known gems, and for centuries were considered [...]
World’s Luxury Guide lists the Top 10 Jewelry Brands 1. Harry Winston Harry Winston’s diamond store on New York’s prestigious Fifth Avenue is one of the most luxurious addresses for jewelry and ornaments. You may not have heard of him but Marilyn Monroe cited Winston in her song ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’. Harry [...]
Just in case you didn’t know here are the top 10 gemstones in order of Hardness 1. Diamond 2. Sapphire 3. Ruby 4. Emerald 5. Alexandrite 6. Topaz 7. Spinel 8. Zircon (CZ) 9. Garnet 10.Aquamarine Diamond is the hardest natural element know to man. Even if we know harder materials, they are man made. [...]
Needless to say that splendid jewelry comes from all over the world. Brazil is quite a precious resource of splendid gemstones, everyone has heard of the famous Brazilian emeralds. But there is much more to Brazil than beautiful stones, sensuous shapes and vitality. Brazil brings forward a couple of great jewelry designers, some already in [...]
