Published on December 10, 2014
“I’m so sorry, you must think I am a right pain asking so many questions …”. Not in the least. What quickly dawned on me after starting as a sales representative at The Natural Sapphire Company, was that my primary role is to help people find the item of jewellery that will make them...
Published on December 10, 2014
It’s not daily that the informal “Ruler of Diamonds” purchases the same Ruby at closeout for the second time in succession. That was precisely what happened a month ago when Laurence Graff paid $8.6 million at the closeout in Geneva www.writing-help.org/blog/sociology-of-genocide-essay for a Burmese Ruby. Separated from that, the shaded stone business is a great...
Published on December 9, 2014
A bride whose hand-made engagement ring was stolen at a Wisborough Green church on her wedding day has enjoyed a ‘fairy tale ending’ to the saga after being given an exact replica by a kind-hearted jeweler. Caroline Granshaw was left ‘heartbroken’ when a thief swiped a bridesmaid’s handbag containing the sapphire and diamond-encrusted platinum band...
Published on November 25, 2014
The most famous sapphire engagement ring in the world has been photographed around the world for more than 33 years, today it rests on Kate Middleton’s finger. The original engagement in February 1981 was world wide news; and sapphires from Sri Lanka have forever been on the rise. As quote from Wikipedia here: “Diana selected it because...
Published on November 20, 2014
Who better than to show up at her own Gala, wearing a new engagement ring, than Kate Hudson? The Baby2BabyGala, presented by Tiffany & Co., honored actress Kate Hudson this year. On the red carpet, Kate was spotted rocking a brand new sapphire engagement ring (it’s still unconfirmed if it’s a green sapphire, alexandrite or dark emerald) regardless, it’s...
Published on August 7, 2014
Set to be put on the auction block at an upcoming Graceland fundraising auction, the King of Rock n’ Roll’s 14 karat yellow gold, black star sapphire and diamond ring. Clearly he was a man of good taste! The bold gent’s ring was fabricated using a drip-wax technique, lending a natural gold nugget look that...
Published on August 6, 2014
Some say yes, some say no. Those who say yes are generally those purchasing the larger and more rare untreated sapphires and rubies from the historically famous mines of places like Burma, Kashmir, and Sri Lanka. More often than not, if a colored gemstone sets a record at auction, it is an untreated sapphire or...
Published on July 25, 2014
Short Answer: NO “A Diamond Is Forever” The world has been duped into believing that they Need and Must Have a diamond. Well, not so much duped, as brainwashed by probably the most genius ad campaign ever conceived by any company that ever existed. De Beers. Now, there are many stories, some true and some...
Published on July 17, 2014
The wedding season is fully underway and this writer’s wedding is quickly approaching. With all of the major decisions taken care of, we are now allowed the time to think of the finer details of our big day. While as a groom, I may choose to wear cuff links, the bride has far more to decide...
Published on July 1, 2014
I am often surprised when I hear someone say, “Wait, Sapphires come in other colors besides blue?” It’s actually not that surprising considering how little the market advertises the existence of such rarities as orange sapphires, purple sapphires, and green sapphires. It is an incredible sight to see when the cloak of unawareness is lifted...
