Diamond Handbag – the ultimate £1m accessory

An amazing diamond-encrusted platinum handbag, valued at £1m will be on display in London shops in the London Jewellery Week. It is created by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka. The beautiful accessory is set with more than 2,000 diamonds.

Its diamond shoulder strap can be detached and worn as a necklace or a bracelet, while the 8-carat pear-shaped diamond centrepiece surrounded by a cluster of eighty-one smaller diamonds can be taken off and worn as a brooch.

Rihanna and Cris Brown bought diamond necklaces for each other

The famous R’n’B stars – Rihanna and Chris Brown – that are still denying their romance decided to give each other expensive diamond presents - necklaces worth around £100,000.

They bought the necklaces from jeweller Jason Arasheben’s Beverly store.

Arasheben says that Chris bought Rihanna a heart necklace, while she chose a diamond-encrusted cross for him.

Pearls - the beautiful June birthstone

"By her who is this month was born
No gem save Pearls shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."

Wearing a piece of jewellery that contains birthstone, it brings you good luck and protection. The Pearl is traditional birthstone for the ones born in the month of June. The pearl is associated with loyalty, faithfulness and friendship, modesty, chastity and purity. The June birthstone is reputed to be healing health problems related to heart, stomach, etc. The Pearl is also used to enhance personal integrity.

The traditional color associated with the Pearl is the milky white color and was strongly favored as a popular gem in Victorian jewelry. Pearls come in a wide variety of colors ranging from white to black. The color of a pearl might be classed as white, silver, cream-colored, gold, green, blue or black.

Auction record broken for price per carat for any gemstone by a Blue diamond

A beautiful and very rare Fancy Vivid Blue diamond, set as a ring, has been sold by Sotheby’s auction house in Geneva for US$4,955,097, setting a new world record price per carat for any gemstone at US$1,328,444 per carat. In October 2007, Sotheby’s sold a 6.04 carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond in Hong Kong for US$7.98 million, giving it a per-carat price of US$1,321,495.

“We’ve had great success with important stones, with period pieces, and particularly with jewels of noble provenance. In addition to achieving a new world record price per carat for any gemstone at auction for the Fancy Vivid Blue diamond, we also sold 66 percent of lots above their high estimate – an impressive figure,” David Bennett, Chairman of Europe and the Middle East, Sotheby’s International Jewellery department.

IGC Group Introduces Diamond Set Perfume Bottle

IGC Group is exploring new venues in luxury with a series of items set with its brilliant cut diamonds Exire called the Ultimate Small Brilliant. The first item in the series is a gold perfume bottle.

The Exire perfume bottle, which can contain up to 4 ml of perfume, is set with 201 brilliant Exire diamonds with a total weight of 3.67ct.

The bottle, which the company describes as a "perfect combination between an art jewel and a durable consumer good," was designed and crafted by Brilliant Services, a Belgian high end jewelry manufacturer that specializes in microscope diamond setting.

Mariah Carey’s finger flashes with Nick Cannon’s engagement ring

Mariah Carey’s new boyfriend who is said to be her new husband gave her a fascinating engagement ring. A rep for the jeweler Jacob & Co. said that Cannon paid over $2.5 million for the 17-carat sparkler currently adorning Carey's paw.

“It has a square, emerald-cut fancy light-pink diamond as the center stone that is 10 carats,” the jewelrymaker says. "It is surrounded by 58 pink diamonds, with two half-moon diamonds on each side."

The ring was especially designed for Mariah by the jewellery company and is not the same ring that Cannon used when he proposed to Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks, as rumors used to have it.

The source says that Cannon "was in the boutique in the last couple of weeks" to retrieve the bauble.

Gorgeous Fergie Dazzles in Diamonds and Dolce & Gabbana

The attractive frontwoman of Black Eyed Peas showed up in Cartier jewels at her joint birthday party with Quentin Tarantino in Last Vegas. The impressive jewels included six different pieces worth $150,000 together.

Among these pieces were $52,100 white diamond and ruby earrings worn to the Mirage’s Jet nightclub, along with a matching $23,000 bracelet.

For the reception at the Bare Pool Lounge, Ms. Fergie slipped on a Dolce & Gabbana dress plus a Cartier Love diamond and ceramic bracelet worth $35,100 and a $23,100 necklace.

More than 450 ct of Leviev Diamonds for Ivana for her Wedding Weekend

Ivana Marie Zelníčková, more famously known as Ivana Trump, married Rossano Rubicondi, 35, on April 12 and wore a number of diamond pieces from Leviev during the festive celebration.

The couple was married by civil ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, after a six-year courtship.

A pre-wedding kick off party took place April 11 at the Trump estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where Ivana, 59, wore a Leviev 140 carat fancy intense yellow diamond set.

During the wedding ceremony the following evening, Ivana wore a 71.76 carat Leviev diamond necklace (on the picture) and 6.39 carat oval-cut diamond earrings with a gown designed by Zuhan Mawar.

For the wedding dinner reception Saturday evening, which was attended by more than 300 friends, Ivana wore a Leviev diamond bracelet, earrings and necklace totaling more than 150 carats.

A $300 000 thank-you for Jennifer Lopez

J Lo’s husband Marc Anthony gave her a present to celebrate the birth of their twins – it was a $300 000 diamond ring.

The famous singer, who delivered son Max and daughter Emme on February 22, was extremely touched by Marc’s great gesture - stunning eight-carat yellow canary diamond ring. That was really good way to make this day unforgettable – as he wanted.

The Wedding Planner actress recently revealed becoming a mother is the best thing that has ever happened to her.

She said: "Your heart is connected to them. With all the things that Marc and I have accomplished in our lives, this is the biggest thing that will ever be."

Spring Jewelry Trends for 2008 - The Classic Pendant

Jewelry takes on a more traditional look for spring 2008 with the reappearance of the classic heart motif worn as a simple pendant. Its popularity continue throughout the spring and summer. You'll also see a variety of pendants worn on simple cords and chains with motifs that reflect the person style of the person wearing them including a favorite stone or symbol that has a special meaning. The classic pendant is an ultra simple look that works well with spring's more detailed, flamboyant clothing. I love the classic pendants collection that Diamonds UK offer :)

Golden beauty for Jessica Alba at the Oscars

Another attractive Hollywood actress made great impression with her stylish look. Gorgeous Jessica Alba was one of the most remarkable faces at the 80^th Oscar Awards. The beautiful mom-to-be was amazing in her evening gown combined with amazing golden jewellery.

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.

Spring Jewelry Trends for 2008 - The Hoop Earrings

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

Switzerland’s Hublot have made another amazing masterpiece - the One Million Dollar Big Bang watch. It seems that diamonds and gold are set together as if by magic.

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.

Japan Jewellery Fair 2008

The Japan Jewellery Fair is the largest jewellery exhibition to be held in the second half of the year. Taking place in Tokyo in early autumn, JJF is ideally timed for jewellery stock purchasing for the year-end season by retailers and wholesalers.

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 Japan and the Japan Jewellery Fair's high appraisal as Japan's premium quality jewellery event.

The Japan Jewellery Fair is organised by CMP, producers of Asia's leading jewellery exhibitions and publications, and co-organised by the Japan Jewellery Association.

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

A London charity auction put up for sale the world most expensive MP3 player. The diamond i-Pod and its earplugs are made of solid 18 karat white and pink gold and encrusted with 430 diamonds.

Last night at The Feast of Albion fundraising dinner at the Guildhall, the sparkling music player was estimated to be worth £20 000.

"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" and "The Spirit of Grisogono" are the two largest black diamonds in the world. They are named by jewelers Grisogono and Fawaz Gruosi. Fawaz Gruosi is famous for popularization of the black diamonds in 1996. The opportunity he had to name a diamond is a rare one – it is reserved only for original buyers of a rough diamond.

"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 India in 1998, the original rough black diamond weighed shocking 300.12-carats. Mr. Gruosi and Mr. de Grisogono had planned to cut the rough diamond into an oval shape; however, the cutting process proved to be very difficult due to its fragility, a trait common to black diamonds. The pair decided to proceed in a direction with their black diamond choosing a heart shape. The now heart-shaped black diamond of "The Gruosi" is less 184.78 carats. Mr. de Grisogono had the honors of cutting of "The Gruosi" black diamond which took a patience-building three years to complete.

Paris Hilton with diamond ring on her engagement finger

Paris Hilton was spotted wearing a ring on her third finger, left hand – the engagement finger. Ever since she and her rocker boyfriend Benji Madden started dating in February, they had been seen together all the time, usually hand in hand.





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 Paris when asked whether the ring signified the two were heading down the aisle.

Brilliance in red and diamonds at the Oscars

Three famous goddess-like women arrived at the Oscars in divine red gowns and diamond jewellery.

Anne Hathaway channeled old-school Hollywood glamour in a red goddess gown adorned with fabric roses, by Marchesa. The Becoming Jane actress added to her star wattage with 10-carat Harry Winston diamond earrings, valued at more than $1 million.

The actress Katherine Heigl (in Escada) also arrived at the 2008 Oscars. Jewels by Ryan Ryan jewels, Jimmy Choo "Kase" silver clutch with clear crystal, Jimmy Choo "Kala" shoes (silver strappy heel).

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 Neil Lane diamonds and a Jimmy Choo clutch.