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Ferrari’s ‘prancing horse’ now inspires diamond pendant
The Ferrari symbol, the silver “prancing horse’, true to its name, symbolises uniqueness, matchless beauty, and success, almost like a regal insignia.
And now a pendant inspired from this very Ferrari symbol “” and that too for luxury jewellery brand Damiani. The striking piece set in 18k white gold is encrusted with pave diamonds which enhances the brightness with 0.83 carats of precious elements. Each piece of these diamonds has been carefully selected by a team of expert gemologists company in Valencia, to ensure the highest quality and meet the highest standards of ethics. No wonder the clarity comes through in every bit of this intricately set pendant.
The pendant hangs gracefully from a delicate white gold Venetian chain which adds to the pendant’s elegance; and once again, reminds us of Damiani’s flawless precision in craftsmanship.
Rare Pearl Hair Comb keeps your hair well groomed with gold and diamonds
I like keeping my hair open however, my unruly curls don’t give me the liberty. But you can resort to a hair clip or some hair band to keep them off your eyes too. But if you need something a bit grander, then the tiara styled Natural Pearl Hair Comb from Waldmann Van Lennep is something you can look at. The 19th century Italian made hairpiece comes to you in its original box, and is crafted in silver on gold. The piece comes encrusted with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls. While the piece comes in good condition, one of the prongs attached to the tortoise shell comb is missing. The comb is priced at $26,000.
A 43-carat fancy yellow diamond estimated to fetch about $1 million
After pink and blue diamonds, looks like it is time for an “internally flawless fancy intense yellow diamond” weighing 43.51-carat to go under the hammer. Put on sale by online firm Bid4Assets, the beautifully cut yellow diamond is estimated at $900,000 (that’s the minimum bid). The 1.42 length-to-width ratio stone was seized in 2006 during a drug sting by the U.S. Marshals Service in the Northern District of Ohio, however the origin of the stone remains undetermined.
Originally in possession of Ohio-based businessman Paul Monea, a joint statement from USMS and Bid4Assets states that “The diamond is believed to be one of the world’s most perfect and flawless canary yellow diamonds.”
Mistress Swarovski crystal masquerade mask adds the right drama to your attire
If you have a masquerade party coming up, then the Erickson Beamon Mistress masquerade mask is just the thing you need. Set in silver-tone gunmetal-plated rhodium the mask comes studded with Swarovski crystal embellishment. The 32-inch long, 11-inch wide and 3-inch high mask priced at $2,085 is finished with a dramatic black ribbon tie fastening.
Now you can try De Beers’s diamond pendants and earrings using Augmented Reality
De Beers, the brand that has lately been embraced with a tried and tested technology in a new format, the brand has come out with an imitative that lets you try out the perfect jewelry to your heart’s content before making a big investment. As a part of their Forevermark, the diamond brand the company has launched the My Forevermark Fitting virtual try-on experience to let you change jewelry from the line in real time that too in 3D. To start with, the 3D application will work for pendants and earrings.
A 550 carat diamond is christened as the Leteng Star
The Leteng Star, the largest diamond in the world which was first unveiled by the Gem Diamonds”‹ has now been officially handed over to the Government of Lesotho. Found at the world’s the highest diamond mine, Leteng mine at Lesotho, Africa, the diamond is worth 550 carats. The stone is currently at Antwerp where it has already been boiled twice over in acid to make sure it free from traces or kimberlite so that its true carat weight can be ascertained. The Leteng Star is a categorized as Type IIA, D color.
Ferragamo’s First Jewellery Line
Italian luxury goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo launched its first jewellery collection this week, targeting wealthy clients who see gold, precious metals and jewels as a safe-haven amid uncertain financial times.
Ferragamo, which listed in Milan in June a week after Prada debuted in Hong Kong, said it hoped its new collection would help meet demand from fast-growing Asia.
Created in collaboration with Gianni Bulgari – a scion of the Bulgari jewellery dynasty in Italy – the collection will go on sale in October at 18 selected stores in Asia, the United States and Europe.Gold prices have stormed to a record high this year, gaining about 30 per cent as weakened economies in major countries and concerns over Europe’s sovereign debt crisis have spurred investment in perceived safe-haven assets. Ferragamo, whose leather shoes and clothes are favored by such celebrities as Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga, reported strong first-half earnings.
Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale
Hong Kong is going to be illuminated in shimmering brilliance. Sotheby’s Hong Kong will host its Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale and there appears to be no shortage of stunning displays and treasures up for keeps. Samples of the 359 lots include a 6.01-cart cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring, a rare 9.27 carat Golconda Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring with an estimated value of $13 to 19 million and a jadeite cabochon necklace and jadeite plaque ring. The total estimation for the sale is tagged at $85 million.
Elizabeth Taylor’s designer clothes to be auctioned
Such a glorious lady like Elizabeth Taylor “‹in a grave. However, like her close friend MJ, her memorabilia that features a lot of custom fashion items will go under the hammer at Christie’s New York. The auction will put 68 items on sale, including a Versace beaded evening jacket featuring portraits of the actress that is estimated at $20,000, and a Irene Sharaff designed sunflower yellow dress estimated between $40,000 and $60,000.
When Taylor, 79 passed away, her estate was valued at $1 billion. A part of the proceeds earned at the exhibitions, events and publications related to the auction will benefit The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, founded by the actress in 1991.
Salvatore Ferragamo debuts its jewelry collection
As the world of fashion gears up for the Milan fashion week, Italian luxury goods brand Salvatore Ferragamo “‹will use the event as a launch pad for its first jewelry. Created in conjunction with Gianni Bulgari a well known the Bulgari jewelry brand from Italy, the collection is mainly set to explore the Asian markets, that is big on designer jewelry.
The collection will be made available in October in 18 stores across Asia, the United States and Europe. The jewelry will be priced $410 to $20,180. The brand is well settled in the leather shoes and clothes industry with names like Angelina Jolie and Lady Gaga ranking high on their customer list.
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