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Pink Diamond Engagement Rings Facts

August 20th, 2007

Heart Pink Enhanced Diamond

Type II diamonds have very few if any nitrogen impurities in them. They get their coloration due to structural anomalies caused by Plastic Deformation during the crystal growth. The intense pressure changes the lattice structure of diamonds and has led to the formation of Pink, Red, and Brown colored diamonds.

Only 1 out of the top 66 largest diamonds in the world is pink. When Ben Affleck gave Jennifer Lopez a pink diamond solitaire engagement ring, traffic to web sites that had pink diamonds increased from 300 to 400 percent. Although not normally large in size they have become very popular and over the years many have become world famous.

Pink Panther

Probably the most famous pink diamond in the world was the Pink Panther Diamond that was made famous by the 1964 file release of The Pink Panther. Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau was on the trail of the jewel thief also known as The Pink Panther.

Darya-I-Nur

Darya-I-Nur diamond is believed to be the largest pink diamond in the world. The stone is estimated to weigh somewhere between 175 and 195 carats, and it is a light pink color. Its exact weight isn’t known because its been mounted in its brooch setting for over 130 years. This stone is one of the most celebrated diamonds in the Iranian Crown Jewels and it is also one of the oldest stones known to man.

Steinmetz Pink

The Steinmetz Pink Diamond is classified as a vivid pink and is 59.60 carats in weight. This diamond was discovered in South Africa and is the largest Fancy Vivid Pink diamond in the world. This fantastic diamond was first shown to the public in 2003 in Monaco. A team of eight jewelers took 20 months to create this Internally Flawless diamond. They created over 50 models before cutting on the real diamond began.

With the new techniques in creating laboratory diamonds it will only be a matter of time before quality pink diamonds are available to the general public at an affordable price.

Graff Pink Supreme Diamond

The Argyle Diamond Mine is located in a remote corner of North West Australia and it produces over 90 percent of the world supply of pink diamonds and yet less that 1/10 of 1 percent is classified as Pink in color.

The pink diamonds comes in shades ranging from a pastel rose, such as the Pink Orchid to intense purple-reds of the Moussaieff Red, and the price is determined by the intensity of the color. Pink diamonds have sold for up to $1,000,000 a carat. Unlike the Type I diamonds that derived their color from impurities imbedded in the diamond, Pink diamonds are considered a Type II and get their color from a process known as Plastic Deformation.


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Diamond Engagement Rings in Canada

August 12th, 2007

Most people might think that the bigger the rock the better, but in Canada, engagement rings are sized much differently. In Vancouver, the average person who recently got engaged or married selected the following:
* .78 F VS1, no cut info
* .80, no other info
* .79 D SI1 AGS ideal-0 Canadian
* .72 E SI1 AGS ideal-0 Canadian
* .43 F VS2

The actual trend for engagement rings in Canada is in the 70’s as the size of choice.
But it all depends on how you prioritize the 4 C’s. As you can see in the list above, there’s a lot of different approaches. Most people at PriceScope (and most experts in the diamond world) would say that Cut is by far the most important, and I would have to agree. My priorities were in this order: Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat, and (as some Canada diamond propaganda refer to as “the fifth C”) Country.

Tiffany’s is known for diamond engagement rings in the United States and their counterpart is Birk’s in Canada. Some Canadians believe that Birks is a name and you pay for the name when you shop there. Birks is most likely considered the Canadian Tiffany’s because they also tout the blue box. Birks is a retailer and so the diamond engagement ring that you buy in Canada will have a hefty retail price. So while shopping for a Canadian diamond engagement ring, you might consider looking online for wholesale pricing or visiting your local jeweller.

In the end, most Canadians feel that it is most important to buy a diamond in their own country. And most think that if a Canadian gives you a diamond engagement ring and wants to spend the rest of their life with you, then the size of the diamond does not matter. It’s the size of the heart that matters the most.


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West To East: Finding The Best Modern Engagement Rings

July 19th, 2007

Finding the right ring to symbolize and seal your future with your fiancée? Sure you would find lots of Hollywood stars who are engaged modeling the biggest and most uniquely designed engagement rings, but you do not have the time to fly to Los Angeles, California just to keep up with the latest designs of modern engagement rings. But really, there are lots of jewelry designers out there that not just only made their mark in Hollywood, but also made an impact to the whole jewelry industry.

Before there was Neil Lane who became famous for designing most of J.Lo’s jewelry, there was Harry Winston who up to now, is a reputable and considered to be the best of the best jewelry designers who specializes in making modern engagement rings.

Harry And The Stars

Before Ben Affleck bought from Harry Winston Jewelry and gave the most talked about six carat pink engagement ring to Jennifer Lopez, Harry Winston has been known to design unique modern engagement rings that would truly make the receiver of it say yes to the big question. Harry Winston jewelries have made its own history in Hollywood from Oscar winners like Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, Glen Close, Jodie Foster, Whoopi Goldberg, and almost all the female A-list stars have worn his designs. Harry Winston was also known to loan Elizabeth Taylor three million worth of pieces of jewelry in just one night.

Sure, there were so many jewelry designers out there in Hollywood, but you can be certain that the one that would stand out in the red carpet is the one from Harry Winston Jewelry. That is why when these stars are looking for modern engagement rings, they know where to go and they only go to the one that has added glamour and elegance to jewelry wearing.

The Must-Have Tiffany

Do you like the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”? Well, if you have, then you know why it is one of the all-time favorite chick flicks. Besides the fact that Audrey Hepburn graced the screen elegantly with Givenchy wardrobes, the movie evoked that Tiffany & Co.’s creations of jewelry are the must-haves for every lady. So when it comes to looking for the most modern engagement rings, Tiffany & Co. is the best place to go to since they have creations that really emanate class, sophistication, and styles that guarantees to surpass a lifetime. Though their creations are to be considered modern, you can be sure that they are classic as well. Tiffany & Co. has a wide range of collections for their modern engagement rings and they are called Lucida, Etoile, Legacy, Tiffany Novo, Round Brilliant, Emerald Cut, Oval Cut, Three Stone, Fancy Shape, and one that is by the jewelry designer, Jean Schlumberger.

With their wide range of collections, you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for in modern engagement rings. So the question is, are you going to the west in California for Harry Winston or are you going to the east in New York for Tiffany’s? These two are the best names in creating the best pieces of jewelry that are modern yet timeless.

 

 

 


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Kate Hudson’s Engagement Ring Cubic Zirconia Look-A-Like

July 17th, 2007


DeGeneve?s Asscher Style 14k White Gold CZ Engagement Ring
- $ 209.00
Nothing says pure elegance more than an Asscher style cubic zirconia engagement ring. The inspired style of this ring is similar to Kate Hudson’s former engagement ring. Kate Hudson sure got a rock from her star Chris Robinson — her Asscher-cut diamond in an Art Deco mounting by Neil Lane weighs in at a whopping five carats. This cubic zirconia Asscher-inspired design catches ultimate light and shines in white gold for that elegant platinum look. This engagement ring weighs approx. 3.7 grams. Special Order, will ship in 4 to 6 weeks. Catalog ID C145


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Celebrity Engagement Rings Top List

July 16th, 2007

Below are the top 5 places on the web that I have reviewed and believe you will find quality celebrity engagement rings.



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