A diamond weighing 530 carats known as the Star of Africa is set in the royal scepter. And the 317 carat diamond called the Lesser Star of Africa has been set into the Imperial State Crown. These two diamonds are among the most famous of the crown jewels. The crown jewels consist of over 2500 [...]

Boron, nitrogen, alpha particle irradiation, plastic deformation sound sexy? Thought not.* Start talking colored diamonds the size of everlasting gobstoppers, though, and even the anti-nerds will get turned on. Read more info…

The huge selections of high style designer fashion jewelry creators within the limits of New York City has grown to almost limitless choices and options for even the most discerning fashionista.  When you are looking for that truly astounding piece of sparkling and shimmering jewelry from this world renowned fashion Mecca, how exactly are you [...]

In all of us is a little girl who wants a pair of sparkling ruby red slippers. But, actual shoes of sparkling red can be a little much for the average gal about town. So, why not a sparkling ruby ring, instead? Sparkling Ruby Rings clockwise from top right 1 1/10 Carat Created Ruby & [...]

Laser drilling is used to improve the appearance of diamonds with dark imperfections. The most common procedure uses a fine laser beam to tunnel into a diamond and burn the existing inclusion, which is further lightened with acid. As this process is stable, all labs will grade lasered drilled diamonds and indicate the process on [...]