$17.8 Million Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond

Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond We all know diamonds are expensive.  Anyone who has gotten engaged knows that a diamond can cost an arm and a leg.  Well how about spending $17.8 million on one diamond!  That just happened in Hong Kong at a Sotheby’s auction.  An 8.41 carat fancy vivid pink diamond broke the world… Continue reading $17.8 Million Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond

What is an Alexandrite?

What is an Alexandrite? What is an alexandrite?  Most people have never heard of the gemstone called alexandrite.  And that’s for a good reason.  It is one of the rarest stones in the world.  It was named after Russian royalty and has a very unique characteristic:  it changes color.  And not like a diamond that shines differently… Continue reading What is an Alexandrite?

Unearthed to Perfection: How is a Diamond Made

Unearthed to Perfection: How is a Diamond Made     One of the things that most people don’t realize is that diamonds aren’t just perfect sparklers. They are mined and turned into perfection! Lets start with how diamonds are even created, no it is not a man-made job, diamonds are found in the Earth’s mantle.… Continue reading Unearthed to Perfection: How is a Diamond Made

The Purple Orchid Diamond Finally Exposed

The Purple Orchid Diamond Finally Exposed After months of being cut and polished Leibish & Co. finally shows us the flawless Purple Orchid diamond. It is a gorgeous 3.37-carat fancy intense pinkish-purple diamond.  “The cause of purple in diamonds remains a mystery, which only adds to the glamour and attractiveness of diamonds like these,” said… Continue reading The Purple Orchid Diamond Finally Exposed

What is a High End Pawn Shop?

What is a High End Pawn Shop?  The word pawn is derived from the Latin pignus, for pledge.  Pawn shops are businesses that lend money to a client based on physical collateral.  They can give you cash for a short period of time as long as they think the item you leave with them is worth more than what they lend… Continue reading What is a High End Pawn Shop?