Coloured diamonds sold at Christie’s recently
Diamonds Sydney, Jewellery ValuationColoured Diamonds Australia Did you ever see a 1953, 20th Century Fox film called Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? It was a glorious, glamorous musical with Marilyn Monroe, where she sang Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend and wore a stunning 24 carat canary yellow, pear-shaped diamond called The Moon of Baroda. It came from the Golconda … Continue reading Coloured diamonds sold at Christie’s recently
The Oscars II
Jewellery Design, Jewellery IndustryJewellers Sydney Well, these seem to have been the most compelling Academy Awards in years, due to the battle between traditional values and the 21st century. However in jewellery this year the conservatives generally won. Jewellers Sydney: The Diamond Jewellery of the Oscars 2019 Lady Gaga in the ultimate Tiffany necklace was not the only … Continue reading The Oscars II
The Oscars I
Jewellery Design, Jewellery IndustryJewellery Design Sydney Well, host or no host, and despite the difference of opinion about how long speeches should be and whether Green Book or BlacKkKlansman should have won the Oscar, the dresses were beautiful and most of the jewellery was spectacular. Jewellery Design Sydney: Lady Gaga’s Yellow Diamond in the Oscars 2019 And the … Continue reading The Oscars I
Important diamonds sold at Sotheby’s recently
Jewellery Design, Jewellery ValuationLoose Diamonds Sydney There are not many Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds of over 30 carats, in existence, so it was hardly surprising that the 30.16 carat, VS1 clarity stone in Sotheby’s October auction in Hong Kong sold for US$2.8 million. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend In the same sale, a 5.01 carat Fancy Vivid … Continue reading Important diamonds sold at Sotheby’s recently
Coloured stone engagement rings
Engagement RingsEngagement Rings Sydney What is your favourite stone? I always aspired to a sapphire and diamond engagement ring, and I’ve worn my cornflower blue Ceylonese (as it was in those days) cabochon stone with love and pride ever since it was given to me. It has become an extension of myself and I suppose it … Continue reading Coloured stone engagement rings
Everyday rings
Jewellery Design, Jewellery ValuationRing Design Sydney It’s fun to have a collection of rings to choose from to wear on different occasions. The present fashion is for lots of slim rings that stack, but any ring that is not too important or too fragile can be worn every day and give great pleasure. In platinum, gold or silver? … Continue reading Everyday rings
Charm bracelets
Jewellery DesignCharm Bracelets Sydney Charm bracelets come in and out of fashion — bound up with memories and sentiment and nostalgia — and now, unexpectedly, the trend is back again with designers from Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci to Oscar de la Renta, as well as vintage Chanel. The charms range from delicate to chunky, from … Continue reading Charm bracelets
How to reset jewellery you have inherited
Jewellery Design, Jewellery ValuationJewellery Remodelling Sydney It’s a touchy subject, jewellery you have inherited — on the one hand you may feel tremendously sensitive about the person who loved and left it to you, and very grateful, and on the other the piece may not be something you would normally wear or even appreciate. But there is a … Continue reading How to reset jewellery you have inherited
Engagement ring trends
Diamonds Sydney, Engagement RingsUnique Engagement Rings Sydney An engagement ring is absolutely the ultimate symbol of love, promise and commitment! There is nothing more personal, and it eventually becomes a symbol of who you are. So your ring really has to reflect your personality and style — and who you are. Here are the most important trends for … Continue reading Engagement ring trends
Coloured diamonds
Diamonds Sydney, Jewellery DesignColoured Diamonds Sydney There are yellow, champagne, green, orange, pink, red, brown, blue and black diamonds, all rare, valuable and highly desirable, but the rarest and most valuable colours are the saturated pinks, blues and greens. Pink For the past 30 years, almost all pink diamonds have come from the Argyle Diamond mine in the … Continue reading Coloured diamonds