The most expensive ring in the world | The Jewellery Editor
Sep 27, 2017 · The highlight of the spring auction season here at The Jewellery Editor was the sale of the Pink Star, a 59.60-carat pink diamond set into a ring of truly impressive proportions.The largest Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid diamond ever graded by the GIA, it was snapped up for $71.2 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in April 2017, making it not only the most expensive ring in the world but also ...
The ancient art of filigree | The Jewellery Editor
30 August 2015. By Åse Anderson. The ancient jewellery-making technique of filigree has its roots in Mesopotamia, where it was used by craftsmen as far back as 3,000 BC. The name itself is derived from the Latin words for thread, filum, and grain, granum, with the latter referring to the tiny beads that were often used in filigree jewellery.
The significance and meaning of right-hand rings - The Jewellery …
Aug 14, 2019 · In keeping with the tradition set by the 1920s flappers, in Western countries the right hand is often reserved for fun, flamboyant jewels, such as cocktail rings. As most people are right handed, wearing a statement ring on this hand will increase its visibility, making it more noticeable for other people.
True romance: toi et moi rings - The Jewellery Editor
Feb 14, 2017 · The ring, above, which made the news when it was auctioned by the French jewellery house Osenat in March 2013, comprises a blue sapphire and diamond, both cut in a pear shape and set on a slim gold band.A classic toi et moi with the gems nestling next to one another, the ring had a pre-sale estimate of just €10-€15,000, but it sold for close to $1 million thanks to its outstanding provenance.
Lang Antiques: where jewels move with the times
Nov 11, 2020 · Lang Antiques, founded in 1969 in San Francisco, is recognised as one of the premier vintage jewellery sellers worldwide, with an added emphasis on education and expertise. Mark Zimmelman, a third generation jeweler, bought the business in 1991 from the original founder, Mrs. Jarmilla Lang, who started it in 1969.
The history of Tiffany - The Jewellery Editor
Jun 17, 2016 · That was the year the company acquired an astonishing 287.42ct rough Fancy yellow diamond from the Kimberley diamond mines in South Africa. Cut into a 128.54ct polished gem, with 82 facets to maximize its fire and sparkle, the diamond was set into a necklace worn by Audrey Hepburn in the publicity photographs for Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961. . Named the Tiffany Diamond, the canary-colored ...
The enduring appeal of Art Nouveau jewellery
Oct 21, 2017 · Christie's estimate: $70,000-90,000. A sketch of René Lalique's five enamelled wasps pendant (1906) shows the artist's ability to capture movement and grace in the most unexpected of forms. As a conceptual and material innovator, René Lalique is considered the greatest artist-jeweller of the Art Nouveau period.
Selfridges London Review - The Jewellery Editor
In The Wonder Room of this iconic British department store you will find a unique selection of the world’s most coveted watch and jewellery brands. address: 400 Oxford Street - London W1A 1AB. tel: +44 113 369 8040 / 0800 123 400. tube: Bond Street. Founded in 1909, Selfridges’ flagship and original store on London’s Oxford Street is now ...
90 years of style: all the Queen's brooches - The Jewellery Editor
Feb 21, 2018 · The Queen on Derby Day at Royal Epsom in 1971 wearing the historic Prince Albert brooch. Image: Brian Moody/Rex/Shutterstock Perhaps the most sentimental of all the jewels handed down to the Queen from her great-grandmother, this oval sapphire brooch with a surround of 12 round mine-cut diamonds was a gift from Prince Albert to Victoria, the day before their wedding on 9 February 1840.
A cut above: the legend behind the exclusive Ashoka diamond
Jul 25, 2015 · Boodles 8.34ct Ashoka-cut diamond engagement ring. Boodles Harmony ring in platinum with a single Ashoka-cut diamond and diamond-set collet. The exquisite Ashoka-cut diamond is exclusive to Boodles in Britain. With an angular and modern feel, it features 62 scissor facets that create clean lines, which disperse light to captivate the eye.