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Kate Middleton engagement ring is Princess Diana's CBS News Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When Prince William proposed to longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton on holiday in Kenya last month, his late mother, the beloved Princess Diana played a role – she provided the ring. Prince William proposed to Middleton using the sapphire and diamond engagement ring that belonged to his mother. It's a dazzling oval, 18-carat blue sapphire and white diamond ring. Diana, who died in 1997, chose the elegant cluster ring after becoming engaged to Charles in 1981. More
A, AA, AAA: What does this mean? Gem 2000 Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These are terms often used on the phone from jewelers who are ordering gems for their specific calls. However, some consideration should be exercised before using these terms when ordering colored gemstones. First of all, these terms are not scientific in any shape or form and cannot be equaled to using clarity or color grades in diamonds. Calling a diamond dealer and saying you want a AAA or A diamond will not work. You are better off saying a VS,GH color, or an I,K color, or if budget dictates quality say about how much a carat you can spend on the stone. More Glitterati at the 2010 Country Music Awards The Daily Jewel Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There was plenty of glitz and glitter at the 2010 Country Music Awards, held last week in Nashville, with perhaps the biggest trend being vintage – in both gowns and jewels. Hollywood notables such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Kidman graced the red carpet along with Country Music luminaries like LeAnn Rimes and Taylor Swift, providing plenty of style for fans to discuss. More Alan Friedman helps 'The Hills' couple renew their vows in style Alan Friedman Company Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Designer to the stars Alan Friedman was approached to create a special wedding band for Hollywood couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. The couple planned a secretive renewal of their vows within two days and married on November 14th in Santa Barbara. Friedman, an AGTA member, designed a handmade 18-carat yellow gold double-row band with 114 diamonds. The gorgeous yellow diamond band was a request of Montag. More
AGTA member receives top entrepreneur honor Jewellry Business Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rajeshwari Agrawal, owner of Best Bargains Jewellery in Toronto, has been named to PROFIT magazine's W100 list of Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs 2010. "It's an honor to be recognized as a small business owner and Canadian manufacturer," says Agrawal, who credits her husband, daughters and staff for the company's success. The W100 list ranks entrepreneurs based on the size, growth rate, and profitability of their businesses. More First Look: Jessica Simpson's ruby engagement ring People.com Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jessica Simpson showed off her brand new Neil Lane engagement ring at Dillard's department store in Kansas City recently while promoting her clothing line. Her boyfriend of five months, former football player Eric Johnson, proposed to Simpson with a three-stone ring that features a central ruby flanked by two diamonds. More Pink diamond sells for record $46 million at auction Forbes Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A rare pink diamond has smashed the world record for a jewel at auction, selling for more than $46 million to a well-known gem dealer. London jeweler Laurence Graff paid $46,158,674, for the 24.78-carat "fancy intense pink" diamond, which he immediately named The Graff Pink. "It is the most fabulous diamond I've seen in the history of my career and I'm delighted to have bought it," Graff said in a statement. The sale price was almost double the $24.3 million achieved by the blue 35.56-carat Wittelsbach-Graff diamond in 2008. That was also bought by Graff. More
Social commerce to take off with retailers in 2011 Retail Gazette Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Advances next year in retail technology will include the adoption of social commerce, according to a new report. Independent technology analyst Ovum predicts that social commerce is set to be retail's biggest story in 2011, with the spread of m-commerce and tentative steps into shopping via television other industry innovations. Shopping directed and shaped by social media sites such as Facebook will at last start to be taken seriously by retailers in 2011, with the industry set to shake off its initial skepticism about its potential. More Smith elected to fellowship of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain AGTA Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Christopher P. Smith, President and Chief Gemologist of AGL, has been elected to Fellowship of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. Dr Jack Ogden, CEO of Gem-A said, "Chris is highly respected internationally for his gemological research and he has demonstrated his commitment to upholding the standards of the gemstone and jewelry industry and furthering the advancement of gemology over the many years of his career. We are pleased to welcome him into our association and for him to become an FGA." More Let FedEx Office deliver your holidays AGTA Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rely on the pros to make your season run more smoothly. FedEx Office offers a wide range of products and services to help you manage this busy time of year. Pack and ship: Whether you're sending gifts to clients and partners or friends and family, FedEx can get it all there safely. And quickly, too: FedEx Ground® is faster to more locations than UPS Ground. You also will get a great price. Packing services start at just $4.99. More |
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