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Graff Unveils Lesotho Promise Diamonds

December 12, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 10:00 am | (1) Comment »

Remember that huge & amazing diamond found last year by Gem Diamonds?  Well, she has finally been unveiled in a different form by the London-based company Graff.

Rated the 15th largest diamond ever found, the Lesotho Promise diamond weighed in at a nice 603 carats.  Now the girormous diamond has been cut to be purchased.  The Promise collection features 26 flawless diamonds that your holiday sweetheart would love to get her little hands on.

 Graff originally bought the stone at auction for $12 million, whereas the new cut stones collection is expected to hail for double that amount.

Iridesse Spider Web Brooch For Halloween

October 30, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 10:00 am | (3) Comments »

All you need is some rush shipping to make your Halloween bring a big smile to your face.  Say hello to Iridesse’s Spider Web Brooch that is sure to get you many compliments from ghouls & ghosts alike.

Made of 18 karat gold & featuring several freshwater pearls as well as one single diamond, I can see why this lovely piece is $925.

Diamond Blouse To Be Auctioned Off In Dubai

October 9, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 10:06 am | (4) Comments »

Now, I’m not so sure where you would don a diamond blouse, but it’s alwas good to have options in the closet, right?

Dubai will soon be hosting an auction for a diamond shirt that is estimated to be worth $1.4 million.  The top hit the runway in February at the Milan Fashion Week & will be seeing its way to the auction block in December.  

With more than 900 diamonds stitched together, totaling 300 carats, this top is all about showing off your gems.  No details as of yet if this will be a charity auction, but my figers are crossed.

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Temple St. Clair Leo Zodiac Pendant

August 29, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 10:00 am | Comments »

You know, I can’t help it, there’s just something about the zodiac that’s timeless & makes you feel like your day has some sort of meaning.  Cheesy, yes.  Fortune cookie-esque yes.  But, true.

Happily, the elegant Temple St. Clair jewelry designer has created a zodiac collection that’s sure to please anyone, no matter your sign.  Pictured is August’s sign, Leo, which features 18k gold with a satin finish & a diamond granulation on its back.

Cost, $950.  But, since you’re a Leo, you’ll probably just talk about how wasteful it is to purchase a pendant that’s almost $1k, right?

Marie Scarpa’s $2000 Pink Peony Pin

August 28, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 11:00 am | (1) Comment »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We don’t wear pins & brooches as much as we used to, but I couldn’t resist on posting the latest & greatest by Marie Scarpa.

This Pink Peony Pin is all that we’re missing of the old days.  With woven, curvy 14k white & rose gold threads, this pin features a stunning tourmaline cabochon stone at its center.

The alternating golf & pink beads gives the brooch a classic look.  Cost, $2,000.

Rolls-Royce Centenary Bracelet By Heinz Mayer

August 9, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 11:00 am | (1) Comment »

Designer Heinz Mayer has given us something else to love when it comes to the much-loved brand, Rolls-Royce. 

Mayer has created the latest in Rolls-Royce branded items, the stunning Centenary Bracelet.  If you’re lucky enough to purchase one of the 35 special Royce “Centenary Phantom” cars, you will receive this 18k gold bracelet with the company’s compliments.

I, myself, might just have to go for a used Jetta & a gumball machine bracelet.

Betty Cooke Starburst Pendant

August 7, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 11:00 am | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re feeling starry-eyed for your sweetie, why don’t you just go ahead & give her the stars?

This Betty Cooke original Starburst Pendant is one of a kind, truly.  In mint condition & signed by the artist herself, this delicate pendant is the perfect addition to any mod-loving jewelry lover.  Available for $875 at Modcats.com.

Harrod’s Diamond Studded Saucepan

August 6, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry, Kitchen Gadgets at 11:00 am | (1) Comment »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you cook, do you feel sexy enough?  Then why not try cooking in a diamond studded saucepan & then tell me how you feel about your sexy level.

Harrod’s has recently announced that they are selling a Diamond Studded Saucepan for $203,000.  Well, that’s how much cookware usually costs, right?!

The 11-inch saucepan in question features solid gold handles which are studded with 200 diamonds.  I guess it would impress the in-laws, right?

Paris Hilton New Face for Bliss Jewelry Collection by Damiani

July 31, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry, Tid Bits & News at 12:00 pm | (9) Comments »

Those still surprised that Paris Hilton can find gainful employment shouldn’t really be all that shocked.  I mean, after all, model Kate Moss has had far worse press & she’s still kicking around making a healthy living.

That’s why I wasn’t taken aback when Paris was requested to be the face of the new Bliss jewelry collection by Italian designer Damiani.  Hilton was just recently photographed for the launch of the three-year campaign.  The new collection will range in price from $60 to $3,000 & will feature more youthful designs compared with Damiani’s previous work.

Sarah Hood Five Spice Sterling Silver Necklace

July 25, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Jewelry at 12:00 pm | (1) Comment »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s nothing like combining everything you love into your work & that’s just what jewelry artist Sarah Hood has recently done.

Hood has combined her love of gardening, cooking & travel all into he newest collection, her Spice Series.  Sarah hopes to ”blur the lines between studio, kitchen, and laboratory.”

This Five Spice Necklace piece does just that.  With five spices delicately sealed into hand blown glass bottles that suspend from a sterling silver bar, this will certainly be a conversation starter at the very least.  Wonder which celebrity chef we’ll see sporting this first….  Cost, $780.