Unusual 19k filigree cloisonné-style estate necklace from France. This is the sort of unique, intricate design where your eyes get lost in the beautiful detail. Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details/
Category: Gallery of Diamonds
Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward!
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney Your curiosity is the key to every door of opportunity that crosses your path. It unlocks the wonders of tomorrow! Push forward, stay curious! Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward! http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/forward/
African Garnet
Take a red African garnet, surround it by white sparkly diamonds, then add a chain. What do you get? A new beautiful creation by Gallery of Diamonds.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique Gold Serpent
Ruby-Eyed Serpent Ring: http://www.galleryofdiamonds.com/shop/rings/snake-15601.html Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/photo-challenge-unique/
Weekly Photo Challenge: Love
"Love is colorful In its true simplicity" - Peter S. Quinn http://www.galleryofdiamonds.com/shop/rings/eternalheart-12279.html Weekly Photo Challenge: Love: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/weekly-photo-challenge-love/
The Benefit of Giving
Years ago I remember spending time with my little girl reading children's books. I’m not sure who enjoyed the stories more but there is one tale I will never forget. It was called, "Milo and the Magical Stones." Milo was a mouse that lived on an island with other mice. He discovered a beautiful, shiny,… Continue reading The Benefit of Giving
Tolkowsky’s Measurements
The person recognized as the pioneer of diamond cutting was the Belgian mathematician, Marcel Tolkowsy. In 1919, Tolkowsky proposed what he thought was the most desirable proportions of a diamond. Fewer than 1% of all diamonds even get close to Tolkowsky's measurements.
What is Important Now?
A friend of mine consoles terminally ill patients. Many times she is there, holding their hand as they walk into the light of an unknown door. Her experience has taught her a great truth, which is to always ask oneself, “What is important now?” In her case, the most important thing to do in those… Continue reading What is Important Now?
The Hortensia Diamond
This peach colored stone of 20 carats was named after Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen of Holland, who was Josephine's daughter and the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Hortensia had been part of the French Crown Jewels since Louis XIV bought it. Along with the Regent, it is now on display at the Louvre, Paris.
The Star of South Africa
The Star of South Africa, a 47.69-carat old style pear-shaped diamond, was cut from a crystal of 83.50 carats, and is credited with being the diamond that turned the tides of fortune in South Africa. In 1869, it was picked up by a Griqua shepherd boy on the Zandfontein Farm near the Orange River. Schalk… Continue reading The Star of South Africa
Weekly Photo Challenge: 2012 in Pictures
Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/12/28/weekly-photo-challenge-my-2012-in-pictures/
The Wittlesbach Diamond
The Wittelsbach is a rare dark blue diamond weighing 35.56 carats. It is pure apart from a few surface scratches that were probably caused during removal from its setting. The diamond has been cut with 82 facets arranged in an unusual pattern -- the star facets on the crown are vertically split and the pavilion… Continue reading The Wittlesbach Diamond
King Of Gems
From origins deep in the earth to that shiny gem on your lover's hand, the process by which a diamond makes its way from birth to beauty is complex and fascinating. The hardest of all substances, it is the subject of countless legends and beliefs. One of the more outlandish beliefs was that diamonds could… Continue reading King Of Gems
Do What You Do Best
I walked into a popular restaurant known for chicken and was surprised to see a sign on the counter saying, "Try our new beef tacos." I also remember going to an establishment known for beef. A large poster advertised a new addition: turkey sandwiches. And, come to think of it, it seems that nearly every… Continue reading Do What You Do Best
Koh-i-noor Diamond
This 105.60 oval-shaped diamond (in center of crown) is one of the most famous diamonds in the world. The first mention of it is in India in 1297. It has been said that whoever owned the 'Koh-i-noor' ruled the world. It is now among the British Crown Jewels.