The A, B, C of the Smithsonian Collection in Washington DC
Jewellery Design, Jewellery IndustryJewellery Appraisal Sydney Jewellery Valuation at Diamonds by Design A is the American Golden Topaz from Minas Gerais in Brazil, which has 172 facets and weighs almost 23,000 carats — that’s 4½ kilos, ¬ which makes it one of the biggest gemstones in the world. The almost 12-kilo piece of rough belonged to Dr Edgar … Continue reading The A, B, C of the Smithsonian Collection in Washington DC
Some famous opals and references from famous authors
Jewellery DesignOpal Jewellery Sydney Opals have been mined in Coober Pedy since the 1840s and Lightning Ridge since the beginning of the 20th century. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “The hues of the opal, the light of the diamond, are not to be seen if the eye is too near.” In 1906 Charlie Dunstan found a 900-carat … Continue reading Some famous opals and references from famous authors
Three of Elizabeth Taylor’s Legendary Jewels
Diamonds SydneyJewellery Valuation Sydney Elizabeth Taylor never needed to borrow jewellery for the Academy Awards. Her husbands gave her gems for any and every occasion — even to celebrate the days of the week. Richard Burton used to joke that the only word she knew in Italian was Bulgari. “I’ve never thought of my jewellery as … Continue reading Three of Elizabeth Taylor’s Legendary Jewels
Some Smithsonian sapphires — stones with a great backstory
Jewellery Design, Jewellery IndustrySapphire Jewellery Sydney Diamonds by Design – Custom Sapphire Rings Design The Star of Artaban Have you ever read The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke? Artaban, the fourth Wise Man, was on his way to Bethlehem, but failed to meet up with the Magi. The Star of Artaban was the sapphire (together with … Continue reading Some Smithsonian sapphires — stones with a great backstory
Where to see Fabergé
Jewellery DesignFabergé Eggs Sydney Get a Real or a Replica Fabergé Egg at Diamonds by Design What does the unforgettable name Fabergé conjure up for you besides imperial Easter eggs? The most elegant enamel? The doomed Russian Tsar and his family? The collection Malcolm Forbes and his son Kip built up? Beautiful, subtle flowers in pure rock … Continue reading Where to see Fabergé
The Oscars III
Jewellery Design, Jewellery IndustryJewellery Designer Sydney Some of the most wearable jewellery at this year’s Oscars came from lesser known designers and not the big five: Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Harry Winston and Tiffany. Jewellery Designer Sydney: Diamond Earrings & Necklaces, Oscars 2019 Maya Rudolph was on the worst dressed list with slicked back hair and a billowing, baggy, … Continue reading The Oscars III
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