Archives for July 2011

The tradition of buying gifts for wedding attendants dates back to ancient times when Egyptian noble women presented precious metals and gems to their ladies-in-waiting. Today, fine jewelry is still a wonderful gift for your wedding attendants. What better way to thank your bridesmaids and groomsmen for their lasting friendship and for diligently working to […]

Rare and fascinating, mysterious and magical, diamonds have amazed us, inspired us, and ignited our romantic passion since the dawn of time. No other gem is as universally revered as this beautiful, sparkling, precious token of love. Not only are diamonds the ultimate symbol of love and romance, but they also happen to be the […]

One of the most famous pearls ever, “La Peregrina” was found in the 16th century by a Spanish slave in the gulf of Panama. It was worn by a succession of Spanish queens, the Bonapartes in the 19th century, finally, in 1969 Richard Burton bought it for his wife; Elizabeth Taylor. According to Arab legend; […]

The Pearl of Lao-tze The Pearl of Lao-tze found by an anonymous Muslim Filipino diver off the island of Palawan in 1934 is the largest pearl in the world. In 1936 Wilbur Dowell Cobb was given this pearl as a gift by a chieftain of Palawan for having saved the life of his son Pearl […]

Fancy Shaped Diamonds When you think about engagement rings, most people think of round stones. Round is undoubtedly the most popular shape. However, outside of rounds stones lies a world of “fancy” shapes including emerald, oval, marquis, pear, and cushion. These fancy shaped sparklers say the person is fashion forward and looking to break out […]

Because of their beauty, strength and durability, diamonds for centuries have symbolized the eternal love of two people that have pledged to join together in marriage. The actual tradition of giving a diamond engagement ring as a promise of marriage is thought to have started in 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria presented Mary of […]