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New Record-Breaking Diamond Discovered: 1,758 Carats
New Record-Breaking Diamond Discovered: 1,758 Carats April 29, 2019 by ROB BATES Lucara Diamond has unearthed a whopping 1,758 ct. diamond at its Karowe mine in Botswana, which is now considered the second largest piece of rough ever found. The stone, described as...
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The Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht is the watch for true yacht lovers
The Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht is the watch for true yacht lovers The Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht takes highly complex watchmaking innovations and expresses them with a uniquely nautical theme Apr 22, 2019 | By Jonathan Ho Flying tourbillon, 3D moon phase...
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Rolex’s Newest Daytona Features a Gold Case and Hundreds of Diamonds
Rolex’s Newest Daytona Features a Gold Case and Hundreds of Diamonds This version may be more at home in a palace than on a race track. BY CAROL BESLER ON APRIL 25, 2019 ©Rolex/Alain Costa The Rolex Daytona is the world’s most recognizable sports watch:...
read moreThe New Owner of an Iconic American Jewel is Revealed
T&C Exclusive: The New Owner of an Iconic American Jewel is Revealed The beloved aquamarine and ruby Paul Flato necklace once belonged to Cole Porter. by STELLENE VOLANDES APR 15, 2019 COURTESY SIEGLESON, NEW YORK It has been described as the most important piece...
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Must-See Jewels Headed to GemGenève 2019
Must-See Jewels Headed to GemGenève 2019 April 24, 2019 by AMY ELLIOTT The 2019 edition of GemGenève, the international gem and jewelry show now in its second year, is set to open its doors on May 9. Held at Palexpo in Geneva, the sophomore edition of the fair brings...
read moreSteven Zale Christens the 585 Carat Ruby, “The Tear of Buddha”
LOS ANGELES - April 23, 2019 - PRLog -- Cut by Lampert's Lapidary facility in Bangkok, with mapping, design, and initial cleavage by Steven Zale, a treasure was created by this astounding beautiful natural 585 carat Red Suede Ruby. Zale states, "This was a risky feat,...
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Zalemark Holding Company Founder Steven Zale Steps In to Reinvent Company and Reposition ZMRK for Success
Zalemark Reinvented and Repositioned Zalemark Holding Company Founder Steven Zale Steps In to Reinvent Company and Reposition ZMRK for Success LOS ANGELES - April 15, 2019 - PRLog -- Founded in 2003 and having launched to global success, Zalemark Holding Company, Inc....
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The Shirley Temple Blue Diamond Is Back
The Shirley Temple Blue Diamond Is Back By Ashley Davis The Shirley Temple Blue Diamond has been re-cut to upgrade its clarity from VVS2 to internally flawless. APRIL 22, 2019 New York—The Shirley Temple Blue Diamond failed to sell at auction in 2016, but now...
read moreRussian Empress Catherine the Great Emerald Necklace
On the list of things Russian Empress Catherine the Great is known for, her gob-stopping jewelry collection isn’t at the top of the list. After all, what are a few mere baubles compared to administering the Golden Age of one of the world’s most powerful nations—and...
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‘Ridiculously Rare’ Gemstone Discovered on Arctic Island
HEADLINES ‘Ridiculously Rare’ Gemstone Discovered on Arctic Island ‘There are few stones that match its intense blue color.’ April 18, 2019 When Philippe Belley came to the University of British Columbia to study how gemstones form, he didn’t think he would need to...
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