jewelry
15-Carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Sells for $57.5M
Hong Kong—The “De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond” is off the market.
In a single-lot sale at Sotheby’s Hong Kong o...
Common Ring Appraisal Misconceptions
Right off the bat, let's clear up some of the most common misconceptions surrounding appraisals for insurance.
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Alrosa Has Unearthed a Heart-Shape Rock
Russian diamond miner Alrosa celebrated Valentine’s Day by displaying a unique rough diamond that has the shape of...
Graff Unveils First Diamonds Cut from 1,109-Carat Stone
London—After more than a year of detailed analysis, cutting and polishing by a team of experts, Graff Diamonds has...
5 Things to Know About … American Gems
1. Tourmaline started it all. According to the USGS, tourmaline was the first gemstone mined in the United Stat...
‘Circle of Heaven’ Jadeite Bangle Could Sell for $12.8Millions!
Hong Kong--A “highly translucent” jadeite bangle is expected to be the top lot at Sotheby’s Hong Kong next month. ...
Sotheby’s Selling 100-Carat Round Brilliant for Over $33M
London--On the occasion of the first anniversary of the opening of Sotheby’s Diamonds, the auction house’s reta...
New Pearl Treatment Causes Permanent Damage, Says Lab
The trade is being warned to be on the lookout for a new pearl coating treatment that damages the gems’ surface—poss...
Jewelry Cleaning and Care
Keep your jewelry sparkling for a lifetime.
Jewelry is made to be enjoyed, and a little extra care will help e...
WHY JEWELRY INSURANCE?
Your favorite pieces of jewelry are more than valued possessions. They’re reflections of who you are. T...
When is a good time to take your jewerly for inspection
I recommend taking your precious jewelry for inspection
every four to six month. Most of the time people wait until ...