New “Diamond Record”
$ 24,300,000. This is a new record sum which has ever been paid for a single diamond. The new world record was set during the Christie’s jewellery auction in London.
“The record-holder” is the legendary rare dark blue diamond Wittelsbach of an unusual oval 50-faceted cut. The Wittelsbach weighs 35.56 metric carats and measures 24.40 mm in diameter and 8.29 mm in depth. It is pure apart from a few surface scratches that were probably caused during removal from its setting. The diamond has been cut with 82 facets arranged in an unusual pattern - the star facets on the crown are vertically split and the pavilion has sixteen needle-like facets, arranged in pairs, pointing outward from the culet facet.
The first record of the Wittelsbach dates from the latter part of the seventeenth century. The king of Spain Philippe IV (1605 — 1665) included the gem into the dowry of his daughter infanta Margareta Teresa (1651 — 1673) when she was marrying the Emperor Leopold I of Austria in 1664. Then the diamond for a long period of time belonged to the treasury of Austrian and Bavarian monarchs.
Previously the diamond was sold in 1964 to a private collector for $180,000. Now the Wittelsbach has been bought by the head of the jewellery house of Graff — Lawrence Graff.
Talk To Me, Harry Winston!
The founder of the famous jewellery and watchmaking house, the “King of diamonds”, Harry Winston was in love with the beauty and mysterious sparkle of diamonds. His passion to these marvelous gemstones inspired him to create real masterpieces of jewellery.
And now it inspired designers from Harry Winston to create a new jewellery watch — “Talk To Me, Harry Winston”. It should be noted that the idea to create such a watch was born on the basis of an old story which tells that Mr. Winston always kept a special engraved disc with 24 gems in his pocket. The inscription engraved on the disc was: “good luck, happiness, inspiration”. Today 290 sparkling diamonds decorate an elegant case of the “Talk To Me, Harry Winston”. The case of the watch is made of white gold and like the disc from the story is equipped with a rotary disc engraved with “Talk to Me, Harry Winston.” and detailed with 24 delicate diamonds.
The watch houses a quartz movement and provides the following functions: hours and minutes. The mother-of-pearl dial is protected with sapphire crystal. Water resistance is 30 meters.
The watch is coupled with an elegant pearl-grey satin strap with a white gold clasp decorated with 29 diamonds. Articulated and elegant, the sophisticated oval-shaped case is slightly contoured to comfortably fit a woman’s wrist.
Unfading Time
Owing to the unsurpassed mastery and unique imagination of jewellers and watchmakers from Jaeger-LeCoultre the connoisseurs of Haute Horlogerie and Jewellery and also all those who appreciate fine and elegant jewellery can admire La Rose — a masterpiece watch striking with its likeness to the beautiful fragrant original.
Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers and gem-setters spent more than 600 hours creating this breathtaking timepiece decorated with over 3000 precious stones sparkling like the dew drops.
In total La Rose watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre is decorated with 1480 pink sapphires (approx. 42.30 carats), 130 rubies (approx. 1.20 carats), 120 diamonds (approx.1.50 carats), 370 tsavorites (the garnet family stones, approx. 30 carats) used for its stems.
Equipped with a mechanical manually-wound movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 846, La Rose is also an exceptional horological creation worthy to bear the Jaeger-LeCoultre signature. It is housed in a rhodium-plated white gold case and its winding-crown is cleverly concealed beneath the dial.
Tiffany Forever
Elegant jewellery or tableware, functional watches or yacht-club cup – Tiffany long ago stopped to be just a brand name. Today Tiffany is the whole empire where the rulers are elegance, refined taste, luxury and flawless style. And each Tiffany item packed in the legendary blue box reflects the spirit of luxurious elegance so characteristic of this brand.
Tiffany & Co. conquered the world with ease and elegance. Throughout the years of its existence the company has been loyal to its own style in everything. The company was established in 1837 when Charles Tiffany opened a small boutique of fashion goods and luxury items. It took less than 50 years for the small shop to turn into the real empire. Tiffany has been and still remains one of the favorites among the members of European Royal families, the richest people of the world and Hollywood divas.
Jewellery by Tiffany & Co. is not mere items of jewellery art. They represent a unique system of symbols which does not need any interpretation or comments. Every woman in the world dreams of a little blue box tied up with a silk ribbon as only this little box may contain the most-wanted piece of elegant and refined jewellery.
Five Best Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a very important event for all of us as Mother is one of the closest people in our life to whom we can always return and find consolation, comfort and of course love and affection. It’s always pleasant to make our Mothers as well as our Grandmothers happy with beautiful presents that were chosen especially for them. Jewellery makes one of the most popular and appreciated Mother Day gift. And if you want decided on the exquisite jewellery piece to present your Mom with here are the top 5 precious gifts for Mother’s Day:
1. Birthstone Trinity Ring. — The symbol of the precious bond that exists between a mother and her children. The ring is handcrafted in solid sterling silver with 24K gold plating. On the outer side of the band there are beautiful engravings of the names of children (up to 6) with corresponding birthstones of different colours. At the inside of the band one more engraving can be made – some warm words honouring mothers.
2. Mother’s Day Charm Bracelet. — An elegant and touching charm bracelet is handcrafted of sterling silver-plated interlocking links. A classic heart-shaped charm represents Mom and other charms represent children. The bracelet is beautifully accented with 24K gold plating and features a solitaire genuine diamond at the “Mom”-charm and a loving sentiment on the back.
3. Celtic Interlocking Hearts Pendant Necklace. — A delicate silver pendant necklace with Celtic Trinity Knots inside two linked hearts that symbolize never ending love and faithfulness. Totally handmade in 900 silver by skilled artisans from Patagonia.
4. Loving Heart ‘Mom’ Silver Pendant Necklace. — An elegant necklace with one heart inside the other to express your love for Mom. Handmade in 900 silver by skilled artisans from Patagonia.
5. Three Tone Heart Charm Necklace. - Yellow, white, and rose are lovely complements for each other, and so are the classic trio that combine to create this Tiffany-inspired three tone heart charm necklace. Three beautiful hearts will adorn the neck on a 16 or 18 inch chain, and add depth and movement to any outfit. This three tone heart charm pendant goes well with any other piece of jewellery, whether silver, yellow or rose gold in colour.
