The emerald cut pink diamond was nestled between a pair of D-flawless diamonds with a combined total of 3.40 carats. All three emerald diamonds were set on an 18k white gold ring band.

The diamond was the most expensive lot at Christie’s Hong Kong auction. A spokesperson from Christie’s called the Perfect Pink “a phenomenon in the world of gems,” partially due to the diamond’s perfect coloring and type IIa classification. Type IIa diamonds make up only one to two percent of the world’s natural diamonds. Many of the world’s most famous or sought-after diamonds are Type IIa for having virtually no impurities and an exceptional sparkle.

The fancy intense pink stone with VVS clarity was sold at Asia’s largest jewelery auction of all time. The diamond ring sold for four million more than Christie’s expected selling price, making it the most expensive gem ever to be sold in Asia. Many experts perceived the massive jewelery auction as an indication of the increasing Asian demand for luxury goods. They expect to see more luxury Asian auctions in the future, especially after the successful sale of the Perfect Pink.

While the Perfect Pink diamond ring was the largest jewelery sale in Asia, the diamond was still no match for the incredible $46 million record selling price of the 24.78 carat pink diamond “The Graff Pink,” bought by Laurence Graff in Geneva on November 15th, 2010.

The distillery, Hacienda La Capilla in Capilla de Guadalupe, hopes to break their old Guinness record for the World’s Most Expensive Tequila Bottle for a bottle that sold for $225,000 in 1996. “Diamond’s Law” is set to go on display in a massive world tour that includes destinations like Spain, Switzerland, London, Paris, Monaco, and Dubai. Upon following the bottle’s tour, the tequila bottle will go up for auction to the highest bidder.

While this diamond-encrusted tequila bottle may look stunning behind any bar, we ordinary drinkers and diamond collectors are just fine with loose diamonds.

Many stages of craftsmanship go into each and every diamond ring, and this video follows actual artisans as they create an 18 karat gold diamond ring, from its design to its casting in gold. The film is easy for a layman to follow, with clear and pleasant narration, and any new terms are immediately explained so there is no distracting jargon.

The one on one attention given to each ring is staggering in view of the volume of rings bought and sold every day, and the pride these artisans take in their work is plainly apparent. This video is a fascinating, eye-opening look into the world of fine jewelry, and it will give anyone a new appreciation of that tiny bit of gold that curls around their finger.

Many famous kings and rulers often were seen wearing diamonds. This may be due to the diamond being the hardest natural substance on earth. However, they held Diamond in the highest regard. King Tut was buried wearing diamonds. Diamonds are often worn by the rich as well as a symbol of status.

The history of the diamond shows that the diamond has not only been considered a prized possession, it has also been viewed as a curse. The Hope Diamond, a blue diamond housed in the Smithsonian Institute, is said to have been cursed for centuries. It is feared by some and also said that some have been killed or poisoned by the diamond.

Many myths can be found about diamonds. There’s even a myth that states that Cupid’s Arrow was tipped in diamonds. This might explain why April’s Birthstone is a symbol of beauty, trust, creativity and love. A diamond just makes one feel good.

The diamond is the hardest natural substance known to man. For this reason, there’s no doubt why this particular gem is used for wedding sets and engagement rings today. The diamond is a symbol of the endurance of love and the diamond itself is truly everlasting.

The sparkle and beauty that can be seen in diamonds will never fade. It has often been described as being like a thousand stars in the sky. Perhaps this is why the American National Association of Jewelers selected diamond as the official birthstone for the month of April in 1912. Some have said it was purely for commercial reasons, however this hasn’t stopped millions of people from wanting a diamond regardless of their birth month.

Diamond has been around for millions of years. The diamond starts out as a piece of pure carbon, but Mother Nature’s force and power transform the rock into a beautiful, amazing gem. For those with their birthday in late March or the first two-thirds of April, they are very lucky indeed

The setting was beautiful and everything was going well until he, on accident, lost the ring by dropping it into the Puget Sound.

The classic diamond ring was a half-carat on a white gold band with small diamonds inlaid into the band. At first, he tried to tell his bride to be, Kim Hopper, that he wanted to get married but did not have enough money to buy her the perfect diamond ring. He then proposed and presented her with the beautiful diamond ring. It did not take her long to say yes to his proposal. As he was slipping the ring onto her finger it came off and fell into the water.

Pittman is hoping that the ring is found safely and returned to him.

Wearing silver earrings were once thought to keep the evil spirits from possessing an individuals body. Silver earrings were seen to create a protective barrier about an individual so that no evil spirits could penetrate exposed orifices. Also wearing silver earrings were thought to keep the devil away from the wearer. So sporting a simple pair of hoops could keep your body possession free while the wearer is being stylish.

The superstition of the engagement goes as is, if you have a ring on your ring finger don’t remove it, if you don’t have one there don’t put one there. It was considered bad luck if a woman removed her engagement ring for any reason before her wedding day. The reason for this was because of the fear that the wedding may never take place. It was also a big no no to let another woman try on your engagement ring. It was said that if that occurred, the woman that tried on the ring would steal the soon to be husband away. For the single ladies, it is considered bad luck to display a ring on the proposed engagement ring finger. If a woman was to wear a ring on that finger, she would be cursed to be alone forever.

Some believe that it is bad luck to wear a birth stone that isn’t yours. If that were the case, every bride in the world would be cursed unless their birthday fell in the month of April.

Out of all the engagement rings he could choose from, the Prince chose what might be the most meaningful to him; he gave Kate his mother’s ring – the same one Prince Charles gave to Princess Diana thirty years ago. The ring features a large sapphire surrounded by sparkling diamonds. William said it was “my way of making sure my mother didn’t miss out on today and the excitement”.

And what does Miss Middleton think of her new royal role? Regarding her ring, she priased Princess Diana as an “inspirational woman”. She also confessed that it is a “daunting prospect” to join the royal family, but she hoped she would take it all in stride.

The couple met roughly a decade ago when both were students at St. Andrews University. When asked about the length of their relationship and the long time it took him to finally pop the question, William responded, “I didn’t realise it was a race, otherwise I probably would have been a lot quicker.” Miss Middleton agreed that the time finally felt right. “We have been going out a long time. We had spoken about our future and it just seemed the natural step for both of us.”

Prince Harry, out for flying training with the RAF, issued a public statement congratulating the couple. “I am delighted that my brother has popped the question. It means I get a sister, which I have always wanted.”

The couple did not reveal details of the proposal itself, except to say that it was romantic and personal. Both shared their excitement and happiness at taking the next step in their relationship and about their future together. The wedding will be held in London next year. Once married, the couple will live in north Wales where Prince William is currently serving with the air force. And as for children? Prince William says they want a family, but will take it “one step at a time”.

It will go under the hammer in Geneva later in November and Sotheby’s is confident they will be able to break the record for the most expensive jewel known to man.

pink diamond

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Scientists at the University of Alabama in the USA are working hard on developing replacement hips that are coated in diamonds as a way of preserving them for longer. Currently, replacement hips need to be looked at and possibly replaced every 10-15 years but with the new diamond hip technology, you won’t ever have to worry about that.

Scientists have until now, struggled with breaking down diamonds to small enough particles that would allow it to be applied onto the hip replacements without the ’solid’ molecular structure being compromised. The breakthrough has been seen as something amazing that will revolutionise the healthcare industry however there are questions about affordability.

This is great news and it’s wonderful to see diamonds being used not just to make people look beautiful but to help maintain their health as well.

Well, now you can cook and eat like a King with this luxury kitchen item that will certainly turn heads.

diamond encrusted saucepan

Whether you actually ever use it to cook is another thing altogether but of all the items you could bling up with gold and diamonds, a saucepan is probably lower down the list but hey, at least you can say, you’ve seen it all!

At Diamonds USA, we’re eagerly waiting the launch of other kitchen utensils with a twist of luxury!