Published on March 13, 2015
Daylight savings time has arrived, and with it, a refreshing flow of mild weather across New York City. Spring fever is in full swing, and we’re all ready to shed our winter wardrobe for lighter fare. To make sure you have just the right accessories to wear to that glitzy garden party or rooftop cocktail...
Published on March 13, 2015
The girl of your dreams lives! Not only that, you’ve met, fallen in love, and now … you’re about to ask her to marry you! Of course she’ll say Yes! But now you’re sweating, thinking about all the little details of your proposal is terrifying. Where will you propose? What will you say? When is the...
Published on March 10, 2015
The idea of making artificial diamonds isn’t new. Scientists first synthesized diamonds in 1954, since then nearly all industrial diamonds (used in abrasive cutting tools) has been made synthetically. Yet relentless innovation in the technology of creating synthetic diamonds, has resulted in tremendous leaps of growth in size, clarity and purity (color) in which synthetics...
Published on March 6, 2015
So you’re considering a vintage or antique engagement ring,we’re not surprised. The trend towards venerable styles and antique treasures isn’t going away, and understandably so. Vintage rings carry a unique charm, they stand out from modern engagement rings with their attention to detail and intricate designs. The vintage & antique sapphire engagement rings in the list below...
Published on March 3, 2015
Every woman dreams of having a sparkling gemstone on her finger when she gets married. For many years the stone of choice has been the diamond – where the bigger the diamond, the better. The highly aggressive 1940’s De Beers ad campaign – A Diamond Is Forever – created a high demand based on emotional...
Published on February 27, 2015
Sapphires and colored gemstones are tantalizing jewelry lovers everywhere. All around the world in 2014, colored gemstones were the most popular and sought after items at jewelry auctions. Jewelry experts have predicted an increase in demand for beautiful colored stones in 2015. Consistent with this growing trend, more brides-to-be are choosing diamond alternatives and colored gemstones...
Published on February 26, 2015
As excitement builds over the expected spring launch of the Apple Watch, it’s put our beloved sapphire into the spotlight. To much enthusiasm, Apple has revealed that most of its models will be laminated not with glass, but with synthetic sapphire, or simply, sapphire with the same physical and chemical properties of natural sapphire, but...
Published on February 26, 2015
In 2015 colored gemstones are dominating the engagement ring sector, particularly sapphire engagement rings. Last year, auction houses worldwide, reported historic record breaking sales in the colored gemstones & jewelry sector. This news broke down the notion that diamonds were king and instilled colored gemstones as the most sought after jewelry items at auction. This movement...
Published on February 20, 2015
“He gave me his heart on Valentine’s Day, and I said YES!” -Lady Gaga The February 14th engagement of singer Lady Gaga to actor Taylor Kinney caught many celebrity watchers on the hop. Hollywood was still enjoying the winter recess and just starting to prepare for next week’s Oscar Awards when the announcement was made. Taylor,...
Published on February 13, 2015
Here at The Natural Sapphire Company,we know a thing or two about Montana Sapphires: A blue-green sapphire that, unsurprisingly, originate from the ground in the US State of Montana. But have you ever heard of…Yogo Montana Sapphires? Well done if your answer is yes, because they are one of the least helpful language known varieties...
