Archive for November, 2007

Tungsten Carbide and Titanium jewelry. New thinking, new vision

Titanium in jewelry
Because of its durability, titanium has become more popular for designer jewelry in recent years, whereas until recently the metal was too difficult to work into the intricate shapes with the precision necessary for fine jewelry. Today, titanium rings — including engagement rings and wedding bands — are one of the fastest growing [...]

Tiffany’s Legacy Collection

Tiffany & Co., the internationally renowned jeweler, celebrates the new Legacy Collection which is a true epitome of stunning elegance and captivating originality.
The latest collection is inspired by jewels in the Tiffany archives - and filled with ways to give more brilliance than ever. The LEgacy Collection is an art deco-inspired designs [...]

Tiffany’s jewelry exhibition in Tokyo

The solemn atmosphere of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum–the former residence of Prince Asaka (1887-1981)–sets the perfect stage for viewing the history of one of the world’s most prominent jewelers.
Tiffany & Co. is currently displaying a collection of its jewelry produced between 1837 and 2007, with accessories made using silver, gold, pearls, diamonds and other [...]

Letseng Legacy - the 493 carat white diamond

Diamond mining company Gem Diamonds and the government of the Kingdom of Lesotho have named the 493-carat white diamond recovered in early September the “Letseng Legacy,” after its place of discovery.
The diamond, ranked as the world’s 18th largest rough diamond, was discovered in Lesotho’s Letseng le Terai mine. Letseng Diamonds, which is 70 percent owned [...]

A flawless blue diamond sold for $7.98 million

One of the rarest gems in the world, a flawless blue diamond, has sold for US$7.98 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, making it the most expensive gemstone in the world, per carat, sold at auction.
After intense bidding, the 6.04 carat, internally flawless blue diamond fetched $HK61.9 million, or US$1.32 million per carat. [...]