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Big Find at North Carolina Farm

An incredibly amazing and incredibly huge emerald was recently unearthed at a North Carolina farm that used to be somewhat of a hot spot for gem hunting.  This nearly 65 carat wonder is the largest cut diamond ever to be found in North America according to New York gemologist Cap Beasley.
The amazing find is said [...]

Talk About an Expensive Treat

Everybody likes to splurge a little when they go out for a nice evening on the town, maybe a fillet or lobster tail for dinner and a nice rich dessert – but few of us have ever splurged so much as to order a dessert that you practically had to be rich to afford.
Serendipity 3, [...]

Partnering to Fight Jewelry Crime

Every single day when you pick up a newspaper, turn on the television or log onto the internet you can read a new story (sometimes several news stories) about another jewelry store heist, another home invasion or another attempt to sell a counterfeit Tiffany & Co. product.  It seems that several unscrupulous individuals are attempting [...]

Blissful Reunion

Losing a piece of luggage while you are traveling is rarely a positive experience, but losing a piece of luggage that contains upwards of four hundred thousands dollars in jewels probably feels like the end of the world. 
Following a recent Alaskan cruise trip, a couple from California accidentally left what was probably their single most [...]

Get Your Check Book Ready

In just under a week, the iconic faux pearls worn by former first lady Jackie Kennedy will go up for auction as part of the Pioneers of Popular Culture Auction held by the Bonhams.   The British auction house estimates the beautiful piece’s value at anywhere from about forty to fifty thousand dollars and has acknowledged [...]

Another Celebrity Takes a Shot at Jewelry Design

Just last week, another household name launched a stunning line for purchase on television and via the internet for QVC.  Former super model, actress and ex-wife of the piano man himself, Christie Brinkley became the latest in a long line of A listers to launch their very own fabulous line of jewels.
Brinkley’s wears seem to [...]

Make Room for the Little Guy (or Gal)

We’ve all done some jewelry shopping at major retailers and big box stores.  If you are in the market for a last minute Valentine’s Day or birthday gift a local retailer can usually offer a pretty sizeable selection to choose from and reasonable prices on fine jewelry.  When it comes to major occasion jewelry, like [...]

Tanzanite – The Star of the Show

With its wildly brilliant and unique blue/purple color, it’s no surprise that Tanzanite can easily make itself the centerpiece of any piece of jewelry, but thanks to Jewelry Television, it’s literally become the star of the show. 
Jewelry Television has a Gemstone Adventure Series collection of DVDs and Tanzanite is the latest gem to be highlighted.  [...]

Men’s Jewelry Sales Up, Despite Down Economy

The rise in the unemployment rate, the record number of foreclosures and business after business being forced to close their doors has most certainly had a negative effect on retail sales over the course of the last two years – but surprisingly, the sales of men’s jewelry have doubled during the recession.
The numbers don’t reflect [...]

August Birthstone Fits Right in With Current Trends

The brilliant, shimmering green color of Peridot, the birthstone for the month of August, works well within the current celebrity trends of wedding and casual jewelry.  Peridot adds the perfect splash of color and dazzle to gold, white gold and platinum settings without losing any of the elegance that is customary with engagement and wedding [...]