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These most-wanted pave hoop earrings are set in 18K white, rose and yellow gold with onyx eyes and nose 64 total carat weight. Price: $2,150.00

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EU warns diamond trade
The European commission has admitted there is “room for improvement” in global efforts to combat the trade in so-called ‘blood diamonds’.

Amazon say diamond sales are up
At Amazon.com Inc., third-quarter diamond sales increased 75 percent over a year earlier.

Rapaport Introduces New Certified Diamond Standards
The Rapaport Group released today three formal certified diamond standards that will be used to define contracts for different diamond classifications.

Man Finds 4.38-Carat Diamond at State Park
Chad Johnson has found about 80 diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park since moving to Murfreesboro in February. But the former Iowa resident nearly threw away his largest find yet.

The Newest Luxury Hotel in Luang Prabang
The La Résidence Phou Vao is the newest luxury boutique hotel near the capital of Laos, Luang Prabang.

Oprah Approved: The Swarovski Power Minaudiere Purse
“They call this crystal mesh clutch with removable chain a power bag. A good name for such a high-voltage accessory.” – Oprah

This bed is covered is red velvet and trimmed with a Marabou Feather trim. Price: $425.00

Leopard print daybed has wooden legs and fluffy pillows. Price: $425.00

Bed is covered in faux mink with soft matching faux mink pillows and sits on wood legs. Price: $650.00

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18-karat white gold.
• Pavé diamonds; 0.27 carat weight.
• Black enamel.
Stefano Ricci
Eagle Cufflinks
$3,800.00

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Swarovski crystal headband – a beautiful alternative to a tiara
Stunning headband, full of Swarovski sparkle in your choice of colours.

University of Missouri Researchers go Nano, Natural and Green
A team of scientists discovered how to make gold nanoparticles using gold salts, soybeans and water. No other chemicals are used in the process, which means this new process could have major environmental implications for the future.

Chocolate Gold Jewelry – not for eat!
It is a special process called PVD (for physical vaporization and deposition), during which rose gold is bombarded electronically, which makes the metal change color to a molten brown.

Swarovski crystal business card holder has gorgeous hand inlaid crystals paved into the top for a heirloom look.

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With 14-karat gold, Swarovski crystals and fine Limoges porcelain paste, L’Objet combines unexpected elements and textures to create luxurious tableware and elegant home decor.

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Diamond Pendant Tutorial
This Photoshop tutorial shows you how to use filters, blending modes, levels, and curves in order to create a gemstone from scratch.

Angola: Govt Authorises Concession Rights for Diamond Prospecting in Lacage
The Angolan government recently authorised the concession of rights of diamond prospecting of the Lacage kimberlite, Luacheze district, eastern Moxico province, to the National Diamond Company of Angola (ENDIAMA E.P), in an area of 3,000 square kilometres.

Sotheby’s to Auction 84.37 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction, to take place on November 14 in Geneva, will offer a brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 84.37 carats, which estimators have valued at 15-20 million CHF ($13-$17.33 million).

Hearts on Fire Diamonds, Better Quality or Just Better Marketing?
The stones are “ideal cut” a method designed by Marcel Tolkowsky to deliver the most brilliance and fire. The Hearts on Fire stones have a hearts and arrows patter in the cut. If you look at the stone through the bottom using a jeweler’s loupe you see eight hearts. From the top you see eights bursts of fire.

A regular diamond geezer
Clifford Elphick spent two decades advising the Oppenheimers, then set up his own mining company. Nothing personal, he says, but he wants to rival De Beers

First-Class Travel
Airlines offer first-class amenities like onboard mini fridges, vintage Champagne, and services that whisk you through security and customs in a fraction of the usual time.

The France Luxe Large Luxury Swarovski Pave Jaw is a gorgeous strong holding jaw with Art Deco era appeal.

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7 Swarovski Christmas Ornaments:

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