Jewelry armoires: they protect and keep your jewelry pieces organized and safe | Photo: Powell

Things you should know about jewelry armoires

Protect and organize your jewelry pieces. Discover why investing in a jewelry armoire is the best way of enjoying your favorite gems while protecting them from light, humidity, cold, heat, and dust.

A jewelry armoire is more than a large jewelry box. The finest wooden armoires are authentic works of art. And if you store properly, why shouldn’t you preserve your personal ornaments?

Jewels, gems, and precious stones are private treasures, and they deserve to be kept in special armoires. There are wonderful and richly-crafted jewelry armoires. More than a matter of safety, jewelry armoires often express the personal taste of its owner, as well as what’s inside.

Meet “Lulo,” the biggest diamond ever found in Angola

The Australian-based company Lucapa discovered the biggest recorded diamond ever found in Angola. It is worth $14.3 million dollars.

The 404.2 carat, top-tier Type IIa D-color diamond was recovered from the Lulo mine, in Angola’s Lunda Norte province. The previous record for Angola’s largest diamond belonged to the “Angolan Star,” a 217.4 carat diamond found in the Luarica mine, in 2007.

The newly discovered “Lulo” is now the 27th largest recorded diamond in the world, and the biggest diamond ever mined by an Australian company.

Are you “Crazy About Tiffany’s”?

The unforgettable signature blue box with the white ribbon is at the heart of “Crazy About Tiffany’s,” a documentary about America’s first iconic brand.

The movie captures the essence of Tiffany & Co. How could a simple jewelry store transform itself into a symbol of pop culture across the globe?

“Crazy About Tiffany’s” is an authorized look into the world of dreams, sparkling gems, and timeless sophistication. Directed by independent filmmaker Matthew Miele, it will reveal how a jewelry company became an international obsession.

Jewelry: the world's most famous jewels and gemstones are hidden or locked away | Photo: Shutterstock

The world’s most famous diamonds, jewelry and gemstones

Everybody knows them, and everybody talks about them. The biggest treasures are very well protected, and will always be an object of desire for millions of jewelry lovers around the world. But, where are they hidden?

The most valuable and wonderful treasures of the world are crafted with Nature’s most precious materials: rare stones and minerals, gemstones and precious metals like gold, silver and platinum.

As a result, for centuries, thousands of archaeologists have been hunting the artworks of the ancient world, and the designs of historic craftsmen and goldsmiths.

Florence Welch, the new brand ambassador for Gucci watches and jewelry

Florence Welch, the lead singer of Florence + and the Machine, is the new ambassador for Gucci Watches and Jewelry.

The British songwriter and fashion icon will promote the brand’s jewelry and timepieces. The announcement was made by Alexa Chung, during an interview with Welch at Redbird, a modern American cuisine restaurant located in Los Angeles.

Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director since January 2015, was the man responsible for getting Florence Welch into the Italian luxury company.

Tutankhamun: his gold mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones | Photo: Shutterstock

The symbolic meaning of jewels in different cultures and civilizations

Egyptians wore jewelry in life and death. Indians believe in pure, sacred metals. More than a symbol of power, jewelry is a central key to the culture of civilizations.

From ancient civilizations to the modern world, there’s an eternal place for jewelry in the culture and traditions of global societies. The first perforated beads were made from snail shells, 75,000 years ago, at Blombos Cave, South Africa, and the cult persisted through time.

The Ancient Egyptian culture showed signs of avid interest for the art of crafting precious stones and rich metals. Green gems symbolized fertility.

Jewelry appraisers: certified professionals that analyze your gems in less than 24 hours | Photo: Shutterstock

Why you should hire a jewelry appraiser

How do you set the fair price of a valuable diamond ring, necklace or gemstone? Jewelry appraisers follow strict ethic codes and clear evaluation procedures.

Jewelry evaluation has always been a critical issue. Jewelry sellers and jewelry buyers need to know the value of what they own and what they will own.

Jewelry appraisals are the best way to get impartial value analysis for the finest jewelry pieces and gemstones. However, we should have in mind that evaluating diamonds and gemstones are two completely different universes.

Jewelry apps for smartphones: find the nearest jewelry shop, the perfect ring for your wedding, and antique watches online | Photo: Shutterstock

The best jewelry and gemstone apps

They’re extremely useful, and easy-to-use. Whether you’re on a smartphone or using a tablet computer, there are dozens of jewelry applications for your mobile devices. We picked the best jewelry and gemstone apps for iOS and Android systems.

How many carats in a gram? What are the 4Cs of diamonds? How do you start making your own jewelry pieces? Where can you find a special jewel? Today, the answers are in the palm of our hand. Literally.

The list of the world’s best jewelry apps a wide range of sources including brands, organizations and independent publishers. You’ll find the nearest jewelry shop, the perfect ring for your wedding, and antique watches.

Birthstones: our birth month is associated with one or more gemstones | Photo: Shutterstock

The birthstones for the 12 months of the year

Every month has its gemstone. Birthstones are symbolic, spiritual and healing gems that will bring prosperity, health, protection and luck to all of us. What’s yours?

Twelve birthstones for the twelve months of the year. Every one of us has a unique gemstone. Our birth month is associated with a gemstone, or more.

The story of birthstones dates back to the sacred breastplate worn by Aaron – brother of Moses – the first High Priest of the Israelites. The breastplate had 12 jewels distributed by four rows.

The official list of US state gemstones, minerals, rocks and stones

The United States of America has a wide variety of ore and mineral deposits, and nearly all 50 States have named a stone, a gem or rock that is regionally common and abundant.

There are more than 5,000 minerals on planet Earth, according to the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). Not all can be precious; not all are considered to be rare.

The USA is not known for its large gemstone mining industry. Actually, there are less than 1500 workers searching for precious minerals nationwide. Roughly 99.9 percent of all gems bought in the US come from foreign markets.

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