Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder. But there are some natural wonders, such as the Grand Canyon or Mount Everest, whose beauty is objectively undeniable. And while diamonds as a whole are a rare and costly commodity, some diamonds are worth more than others. Over the course of history, miners have found diamonds that were so extraordinary, they became legends.

For example, the Wittelsbach Diamond, a 35.56 blue diamond with an extraordinary pattern made of 82 facets, which was a prized possession of a long lineage of kings and queens. Or the Orlov, an Indian mogul cut diamond, believed to have once served as the eye of a Hindu deity statue. And what about the Golden Eye? No, not the James Bond movie starring Pierce Bronson, the Golden Eye Diamond is a 43.5 carat Canary Yellow diamond, which is considered the largest flawless perfect cut Canary Yellow diamond in the world.

There are dozens of other examples, but instead of listing them all, I present to you: the Top Five Diamonds of the World!

5. The Millennium Star

Weighing 203.04 carats, the Millennium Star is the second largest top-color diamond in the world. It was first unveiled during a De Beers display in October 1999. It has absolutely no internal or external flaws, and is shaped like a pear. The rough diamond was found in the Mbuji-Mayi district of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1990, and initially weighed 777 carats. It was cut into three pieces, the Millennium Star being the largest of them. De Beers hasn't revealed its actual value, but it has been insured for £100 million.

4. The Spirit of de Grisogono

This deep, dark beauty is the world's largest cut black diamond, and the 5th largest diamond overall. Although cut in the same Mogul diamond cutting technique, it is much larger than the Black Orlov, weighing at 312.24 carats, while the original rough diamond was 587 carats. It is set in a white gold ring with 702 smaller white diamonds totaling 36.69 carat. It's whereabouts are currently unknown.

3. The Incomparable Diamond

No diamond can compare to this diamond! Hence the name. Discovered in Mbuji Mayi, its weight as a rough diamond was a whooping 890 carats. After four years of studying the rock, it was cut into a 407.48 carat gem, and is the third largest diamond ever to be cut. And it would have been number one, if it wasn't for those meddling internal flaws! The Incomparable Diamond was cut by a team led by Marvin Samuels, who was the co-owner of the stone together with Donald Zale of Zales Jewellers and Louis Glick.

2. The Cullinan I - aka the Star of Africa

The Cullinian Diamond is the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever to be found. It's original weight totaled at 3,106.75! It was cut into nine large gems, the most notable of them being the Cullinan II – The Lesser Star of Africa, and The Cullinan I - the First Star of Africa, weighing 317.4 carats and 530.2 carats respectively. It was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, who owned the South African diamond mine where the massive rock was found. The estimated value of the Cullinan I is over $400 million!

1. The Golden Jubilee

Here it is ladies and gentleman – The Golden Jubilee! Weighing 545.67 carats, it is today the largest faceted diamond in the world, stealing the title away from Cullinan I in 1985. In the past, in the was called the Unnamed Brown, and was considered an unattractive piece. But after it was treated by  Gabriel Tolkowsky, who was instructed by De Beers to test new tools and cutting methods that had never been used before, this ugly ducking was turned into a beautiful yellow-brown diamond. Today, it is the property of the King of Thailand, who received it as a present for the 50th Anniversary of his coronation in 1997.

      More Diamond sizes and Fancy shapes coming soon & Don't forget to Look underRound and Princess Shaped Diamond tabs....

The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) is the world's leading authority on natural color diamonds. As an international trade organization dedicated to increasing awareness of color as a unique and valuable attribute in diamonds, they have long had the full repect and attention of colored diamond jewelry designer, Etienne Perret.

It's always a special honor, when NCDIA's executive director, Robert Lucien May, chooses to feature Etienne's natural color diamond designs on their websites.Yesterday they spotlighted Etienne's natural color diamond Triple Row Pave wedding bands on the NCDIA Facebook page.

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Three immaculate rows of pave set, natural color diamonds encircle these Etienne Perret wedding bands. Featuring yellow, white and pink natural color diamonds set in yellow, white and rose 18kt gold, respectively. These rings are available custom designed in various widths in 18kt gold or platinum, set with two to four rows of your choice of natural color or color enhanced natural diamonds, in nearly any color of the rainbow!

NCDIA is always the first to share the news about the world of large, high profile natural color diamonds (which are often more likely to take up the spotlight), but it shows the dedication to detail of their organization when they take the time to highlight the unique designs of talented independent designers such as Etienne Perret.

This ring comes with a very prolific and versatile baguette cut diamond design and is set in 14k white gold. This is very wearable during daytime and in casual attires. I like that it isn’t so sophisticated but elegant enough to wear for everyday.

A beautiful Diamond Necklace around any woman’s neck makes her look absolutely beautiful. It is probably the most elegant piece of jewelry that one can own, what with wonderful designs and impeccable craftsmanship available today. The best way to shower your love and show your appreciation for the woman in your life would be by gifting her, a stylish piece of Diamond Necklace. There is nothing that can even come close to the splendor of this magnificent piece of jewelry.

The popularity of the Diamond Necklace is growing by the day and this is making the jewelers work overtime to create unique styles and designs. You would find new designs in the market at regular intervals. This just goes to show the demand for the necklace made out of nature’s best gemstone. Now, a Diamond Necklace is within most people’s reach, if planned well. Decide as to the kind of necklace you would like to own keeping in mind the amount that you can afford. Plan accordingly and you will soon be the proud owner of an exquisite diamond necklace.

A diamond necklace would suit any occasion. A necklace with a small solitaire pendant can be worn on a regular basis also. It can be worn to work or even for an evening out. The diamond is the perfect piece of gemstone that can be worn at all times. Dressing up for a special occasion would be incomplete without a diamond necklace. A Diamond Necklace takes care of all the flaws there might be in the wardrobe and the dressing up. The elegance that it adds to the person is unmatched. When a diamond necklace is worn even with a “not so good-looking” dress, the focus is straightaway on the necklace and the dress would never even be noticed. That is the power that this precious stone commands.

There is possibly no woman who wouldn’t want to own a diamond necklace. On the other hand, every woman deserves to have this striking piece of jewelry in her possession. So, if your girl doesn’t have one, start planning for it and gift her one at the earliest.

A Diamond Necklace will always have a special place in a woman’s heart. When you place this beautiful piece of diamond jewelry around her neck, it is a moment that she would remember for the rest of her life. “A diamond is forever” and so are the memories associated with it.

Caveman couture? The Chanel Fall / Winter 2010-2011 Ready-to-Wear collection had me rolling on the floor…not laughing, but coughing up hairballs. I am only posting things that I thought were decent from the collection.

Diamond necklaces are one fashion accessory that can be worn with virtually any outfit. Depending on the size and the genius of the necklace it can arrange up a casual outfit of jeans or a perspirer or it can be the finishing touch to an elegant gown.

Diamond necklaces come in many different designs and the most difficult part in choosing one can be deciding which one best suits your personality.

One of the start considerations when purchasing a diamond necklace is the size of the diamond. Diamonds are measured in carats with a larger number indicating a larger and more expensive stone.

Some diamond necklaces contain a single stone while others have a collection of smaller stones. In the case of the necklace with several smaller stones the diamonds burthen are added together to give you a total carat weight for the necklace.

Although it’s important to consider the size when purchasing diamond necklaces it’s also advisable to take other characteristics of the diamond into account.

All diamonds are judged on their color. If you briefly glance at a diamond you might consider that they are all a brilliant clear color. This isn’t true.

There are diamond necklaces that cover a full range of hues. Diamonds are placed in several different color categories. Colorless and white are two of them. These types of diamonds when placed in diamond necklaces are considered the purest form of diamond.

Other colors of diamonds include blue, yellow, orange, pink, brown, green and red. If a diamond has a hint of any of these colors it is considered to be impure. They are stunning though and make a wonderful additional to diamond necklaces.

Purchasing diamond necklaces can be done several ways. If you are looking for diamond necklaces that you’d consider an investment you’re advised to visit a local, reputable retailer who specializes in the sale of diamonds. They can explicate the different designs, size and uncloudedness of the diamond necklaces to you. They will also, oftentimes, offer a warranty which provides for any refuge and cleansing of the necklace.

Many jewelry retailers also provide a trade-in option. This means that if you decide not to keep the diamond necklaces you’ve purchased that you will be able to return them to the store. The store will purchase them back from you for a percentage of the original cost.

If you are looking for less expensive diamond necklaces you might try an online retailer. There are several online sources to buy diamond necklaces. Often they are low priced because of the high Bible they deal in.

Many online stores that do sell diamond necklaces have testimonials or reviews posted. Read these and see how others who have used the site felt about their diamond necklaces purchase. It’s nice having a little insight into the company you are dealing with when you are planning on purchasing something as special as a diamond necklace.

Regardless of where you purchase your diamond necklace you’ll be thrilled with the product. Diamond necklaces have a way of brightening up the smile of any woman wearing one. They make beautiful and thoughtful gifts for any social function.

1270 returned to the World Watch and Jewelry Show held last month in Basel, they did it in style because his show was divided into three main stand, all on two floors with a total of over 300 sqm. Among the innovative jewelry design of the new collection we have beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings, we see precious stones, pearls and white gold black and white, fantastic pieces that each of us dreams of having to feel the real princesses.

Fashion Jewelry is the best way to spice up an outfit. Get a celebrity look by sporting the latest fashion jewerly styles. Try the hottest Hollywood trends, experiment with looks straight off of the runway or add pizzazz with costume jewelry. Paired with any outfit for any occasion, fashion accessories are the easiest way to take your look from drab to fab.

Jewelry is undoubtedly a woman’s best accessory. Whether a pendant, ring, bangle or a necklace, a piece of jewelry can accentuate a woman’s beauty …
In Asia, the Indian subcontinent has the longest continuous legacy of jewellery making anywhere, with a history of over 5,000 years. One of the first to start jewellery making were the peoples of the Indus Valley Civilization. Early jewellery making in China started around the same period, but it became widespread with the spread of Buddhism around 2,000 years ago.

Spring 2009 is in the air.

So for all of you who are extremely busy with your own home jewellery businesses I thought some hints on the key trends might be helpful.

As always we must begin with color. There are three important color stories for the season.

The first is black and white.

The new take for this graphic combo is floral. Pretty all over large flowers. Whats really fresh for black and white is taking it in a less slick direction and adding a more textural attitude.

I believe using fabric wrapped beads, printed ceramic, and glass beads from India that are imperfect is a great way to achieve a crisp but natural look for this palette.

Coral and yellow is the warm palette this spring/summer. Look to the continent of India for inspiration.

Use patterned beaded and etched metals to complement your colors. Antique finished on metal, and rose gold platings can really make this theme a bit more directional.

Amazonite greens and translucent turquoise look great for a cool spring palette.

Try mixing matte and shiny beads for a beachy feeling. Touches of raffia for texture make a nice contrast, and using a brown or natural material to ground the colors is a new way to do blue.

The men’s findings, cufflinks and rings in Pineda’s oeuvre are miniature sculptures. They reflect the same attention to design and detail as chokers, brooches, earrings and bracelets. Of the tableware, flatware and accessories on view in “Silver Seduction,” most are pristine and elegant, a coup de grace of form.

Working primarily in .970 silver, Pineda had several hallmarks, each of which indicates the year the jewelry was made. “Antonio Crown” has been the reigning hallmark since 1953. Earlier variations date back to 1939.