Golden beauty for Jessica Alba at the Oscars
Another attractive 
Her choice was Cartier jewellery. The earrings were 20.82 Carats diamond and yellow creole hoop earrings, valued at $92,000. The bracelets she wore were 1960's Diamond Shell Motif Bracelet, valued at $44,000 and 1959 Diamond Feather Motif Bracelet, valued at $39,000.
Hoops make an important fashion statement for the trendy ear this spring with hoop sizes running the full range from huge, oversized single hoops to the popular interlocking triple hoop earring. Look for hoops decorated with gemstones in popular shades of blue and green such as aquamarine and peridot for an ultra trendy spring look. I-diamonds with its good range in yellow and white gold hoops, make your choice so easy... :)
A”Diamond” Rene Zelleweger shines at the Oscars
Renee Zelleweger added extra glitter to her strapless Carolina Herrera evening gown with Cartier diamonds and platinum. All the Cartier jewels are vintage and set with all sorts of diamonds. The Private Collection Flower Diamond Brooch at her bosom, 1941, is set with round old-cut and single-cut diamonds, and is considered to be priceless.
She wore another vintage Cartier brooch, set with over 45 carats of diamonds and is valued at $262,000. Renee’s wrist was shining with a Cartier Art Deco Diamond Bracelet, retailing at $563,000 and fashioned with nearly 400 diamonds set into platinum. The charming actress wore another two bracelets both from the 1920's and set with a mixture of diamonds: pear shapes, round old-cuts and rose cut stones. The bracelets are considered priceless.
A unique diamond watch –
the next Hublot masterpiece
The watch is the very symbol of the fusion between jewellery and watch making. The case is made from 18 carat white gold and is set with 322 baguette diamonds weighing 24.65 carats.
It has a crystal sapphire and white gold back and a white gold crown in which 12 white baguette diamonds weighing 0.8 carats have been set.
The dial is 18 carat white gold and palladium set with 129 baguette diamonds weighing 6.4 carats with diamond-polished faceted skeleton hands.
Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver says that the idea had been to make the most beautiful and unique jewellery watch where people would only see the diamonds and no other material. This is the first project that he immediately said “yes” to, without any hesitation. And it was over the phone with only hearing the concept from the product manager. He even contacted a jeweller that also said “Yes” to the idea and she would definitely buy such a watch. “So the watch was ordered on the phone and sold on the phone. All within 15 minutes. No contract, no nothing, just mutual credibility and trust. That was in my opinion the biggest asset and success of this operation.” – says Biver.
He added that every watch is made by four highly skilled craftsmen and it takes them more than 2,000 hours to make one. The company produces 3-4 pieces a year and intends making no more than 10. Each one of them will have a different dial and movement and that will make it unique.
The Japan Jewellery Fair is the largest jewellery exhibition to be held in the second half of the year. Taking place in
In 2006 the Japan Jewellery Fair grew by 50% both in terms of exhibit space and the number of professional visitors. In 2007 the fair increased in size again and was the largest size ever held. This remarkable expansion reflects the buoyant state of the jewellery market in
The Japan Jewellery Fair is organised by CMP, producers of
The jewellery kinds that are to be exhibited are Amber Jewellery, Antique Jewellery, Cameo Jewellery, Diamond Jewellery, Fashion Jewellery, Gemset Jewellery, Gold Jewellery, Jade Jewellery, Opal Jewellery, Pearl Jewellery, Platinum Jewellery, Silver Jewellery, Jewellery Watch& Clock.
“iPhone Princess Plus”
The most expensive iPhone in the world was released. It was designed by Austrian jeweler and designer Peter Aloisson. The gorgeous “iPhone Princess Plus” is covered with 318 diamonds, 17.75 carats of diamond and 18k of gold around the rim.
Its price of $176,400 makes it the most expensive of all. Although the iPhone is that price, a Russian businessman already pre-ordered one at the end of 2007.
Not only its design but also its features make “Princess Plus” expensive and valuable.
World’s most expensive i-Pod is a diamond one
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"It's a special thing, making just one," said Mr. Heyerdahl confirming that he is not making another one.
"The Gruosi" – the gorgeous black diamond of Grisogono and Fawaz Gruosi
"The Gruosi" is now part of this stunning necklace that features 378 white diamonds, 14.10-carats of tsavorite garnets and the center, faceted, heart-shaped 58.77-carat black diamond, set in white gold. Discovered in
Paris Hilton with diamond ring on her engagement finger
On Friday the actress sparked further speculation about their whirlwind romance when she was pictured attending an event wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger bearing the initials BM."It means exactly what it means" replied
Three famous goddess-like women arrived at the Oscars in divine red gowns and diamond jewellery.
When asked where musicians husband Josh Kelley was, Heigl said, "He’s mad at me because I’m not on tour with him and I’m mad at him because he’s not here."
The Project Runway host Heidi Klum looked oh-so-hot in her chilli red satin gown by John Galliano.
She completed her look with
Aquamarine - The Lovely March BirthstoneFor those who were born in the month of March the Aquamarine is the traditional birthstone. The March birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Aquamarine is associated - faithfulness, courage and friendship.
Derived from the Roman word "Aqua," meaning water, and "mare," meaning sea, this pale blue gem does indeed resemble the color of seawater. The association with water led to the belief that the Aquamarine was particularly powerful when immersed. Water in which this gemstone had been submerged was used in ancient times to heal a variety of illnesses of the heart, liver, stomach, mouth and throat. Aquamarines were also used to reverse poisoning and to aid in fortune telling.
A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. Some people even say that the Aquamarine reawakens love in a tired marriage.
"By her who is this month was born
No gem save Aquamarines shall be worn
they will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."
Nicole Kidman wears a 1399ct. L’Wren Scott Rough and Polished Diamonds Necklace at the 80th Annual Oscar Awards
The Oscars always surprise with spectacular designer evening gowns and jewellery. L'Wren Scott debuted on the Red Carpet with an extraordinary rough and polished diamond necklace. It was worn by Oscar presenter Nicole Kidman. It consisted of 7645 diamonds totaling in near 1400ct.
The designer used a wide range of shapes and cuts of diamonds. Each diamond had been individually selected by the designer to fit together into an overall design. 6200 man hours were needed to handcraft the gorgeous piece of jewellery. The Red Carpet sees for the first time such a unique way to use diamonds.
L'Wren Scott is a talented designer of both a luxury clothing line and diamond jewelry and it is not her first time to appear at the Oscar red carpet. Celebrities prefer her for her interesting ideas and style.
£ 10 mln Stolen from an Italian jeweller while hosting Oscars partyThe showroom of a famous Italian jeweller was broken into; the thieves stole items for up to £10 mln while the owners were hosting a party celebrating the Oscars. The robbery was compared with the “perfect” robberies in films like Ocean’s Eleven and The Italian Job.
The gang had spent more than a month digging a tunnel from a disused cellar in an adjoining building. Police said that the drilling had been heard for weeks but was presumed to be part of continuing building works next door. The four thieves, dressed in balaclavas, sunglasses and fake uniforms of the Guardia di Finanza, used an internal staircase to reach the first floor, thus avoiding alarms and video surveillance cameras.
The reason the showroom had been opened was a private viewing from wealthy customers and there were only five employees there, including a cleaning lady and a member of the catering staff, as well as the manager. The thieves overpowered the staff, tied them up, sealed their mouths with tape and locked them in the washroom. Then they made their way to the jewellery and left the way they had come in the first place.
Damiani, founded in 1924 and known as the jeweller to the stars, is run by Guido, Giorgio and Silvia Damiani, the third generation of the family. The firm has won the Diamonds International Award 18 times, and its customers have included Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow. It supplied the diamond-studded bracelet worn by Tilda Swinton at the Oscars ceremony.
Staff at Damiani said that the leader of the gang had a “southern Italian” accent. The stolen pieces of diamond-studded gold jewellery included necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. Damiani said that the total loss would not be known until an inventory had been completed, but that all the jewellery in the store was insured.
Rumours has it that Naomi Campbell secretly got engaged to a Brazilian businessmanThe supermodel has completely fallen for wealthy Marcus Elias and has been flashing the giant diamond ring he bought her.
They just met a few weeks ago at a party for fashion mag Vogue in Sao Paolo, after Naomi arrived in
Marcus, 49, arrived with stunning local actress and model Ildi Silva, 24. But he ended the evening with Naomi, 37.
Although they were seen on a holiday trip and a few parties together, Marcus, owner of Latin America Equity Partners, remained tight-lipped about his relationship with Naomi.
