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S. African mine discovers 507-carat white diamond
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Mining group Petra Diamonds has discovered a 507.55 carat white diamond at South Africa's Cullinan mine, one of the largest high-quality rough diamonds ever found, the firm said on Tuesday.
"This spectacular gemstone was recovered on Thursday 24 September and is currently with experts for analysis," said a statement released by the London-listed company which operates mainly in Africa.
Initial examinations of the diamond which weighs just over 100 grams (3.5 ounces), have shown it to be of exceptional colour and clarity.
Conflict Free (not Blood) Eco Friendly Diamonds
I'm not in the market now for a diamond ring, but this caught my eye. Maybe, if you're looking for a diamond, you might want to consider conflict free diamonds. They are eco-friendly and BIG on human rights protection.
Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame dies
I'm not a big Beatles fan, but I thought this story was sad and sweet all at the same time. Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for the Beatles' classic song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46.Her death was announced Monday by St.Dazzling Diamonds, Part I: Cate Blanchett
Not only was Cate's gunmetal Armani Prive gown exquisite, I could not take my eyes off of her unique, moody jewelry. Cate wore diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz. Her earrings were blackened platinum diamond earrings with black pearshape diamond drops and were $75,000.
Man finds park's 1,000th diamond of '07
MURFREESBORO, Ark. - Denis Tyrrell was walking past a hole he'd filled in while searching for gems at Crater of Diamonds State Park, when he saw a sparkle. The 3.48-carat diamond turned out to the biggest that diamond Tyrrell had found in regular digs that he began in March.Ultra Diamonds1 ctw Certified Colorless Seven Stone Ring (I have one - it's SPECTACULAR!)
1 ctw Certified Colorless Seven Stone Ring
I purchased one of these rings two years ago over Halloween weekend, and it is absolutely amazing! While it was on sale (I think I paid about $500 less than the regular price), I would reccomend this purchase at the full price. The ring is beautiful, and I constantly get comments and questions about it.
Best Bet: Dripping in Diamonds!
Essie just debuted three new nail colors with the help of jewelry designer Judith Ripka. The paint trio hit salons and the web this month, and already we've snagged Heart My JR Jewels, a dark-burgundy color that's a great alternative to black. The two other shades are a subtle blush pink named Put a Ripka Ring on It and a fire-engine red called Queen of Hearts.
Diamond Brooch!!
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Alessandra Ambrosio’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Diary
For one week a year, Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio, 28, says things get so crazy and hectic, “I just have to find power from somewhere else to keep going!” she laughs. That week, of course, is leading up to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which took place in N.Y.C. on Nov 19 and will air on CBS at 10pm on Dec.
"Winter Diamonds" my first diamond inspired look!
So today I was getting ready for work and I decided to finally try out my new diamonds. With the short time I had, here is what I created. I used the white eyeshadow about a half centimeter high on my lid, then LIGHTLY dusted the brown a little above it ( just to make the white pop) I then highlighted my tearducts lightly with the white shadow.
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