Steve Quick Jeweler becomes the latest company to create a diamond Christmas tree. The Quick tree is made of five pounds of solid 18K gold (which is reclaimed gold) with diamond-briolette ornaments and a layer of 200 carats of diamonds that form a glittering dusting of snow. The tree is topped with a 4.52 carat stone set in a platinum star. Steve Quick Jewelers estimates the tree at being valued over $500,000. The tree is being unveiled at the Steve Quick store in Chicago on December 7th and will be on display in the store throughout the season. Starting on December 17th the tree will be auctioned off on eBay with 100% of the profits going to the American Cancer Society.
If the tree is too expensive for your budget you could pick up mini versions of the tree in sterling silver or gold-plated for $25 or in 14K gold for $195.
[via National Jeweler Network]
December 26, 2007
Steve Quick Gold and Diamond Christmas Tree
John Hardy Bamboo Collection
We've mentioned Bali-based John Hardy company's commitment to the environment . The company is now behind a pilot project to plant bamboos and reforest Nusa Penida, a small island off the coast of Bali. Local families will be provided with bamboo seedlings and training in sustainable cultivation of bamboo and other hardwoods. To support the project they have created the limited edition sterling silver John Hardy Bamboo Collection. For each piece of jewelry purchased from this collection, John Hardy will plant a certain amount of bamboo seedlings on Nusa Penida. Each piece of jewelry is engraved with the number of bamboos actually planted. The two largest cuffs also have a special grill on the back that depicts both the bamboo theme and the Bali starling. The sterling silver cuff shown here sells for $850.
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November 20, 2007
Robb Report Limited Edition Series
The cream of the crop is officially all in one spot as the Robb Report, a global luxury source, recently released their limited edition series of rare items and unforgettable trips. From timepieces to cars, jewelry to wine, and trips to Aspen or Manhattan this list has something special for everyone and is bound to trip your trigger for must-haves. Imagine surprising someone with one of these unique gifts for the holidays! But don't wait too long -- the items went live for purchase a few days ago. Peruse the gallery and see for yourself the amazing offerings from Robb Report listed below:
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The Ten Commandments Diamond
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November 6, 2007
Sterling Silver Onyx/Marcasite Ring
This sparkle ring is certain to be loved as it graces your hand. This exceptional ring is crafted in sterling silver, has a high polished finish and features a hexagon shape onyx and 4 Marcasite stones in bezel setting design.
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14k Yellow Gold Braided Love Knot Earrings
These elegant love knot earrings are crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and have a beautiful texture and polished shine. Triple strands of spiral textured gold are woven in a loose and flowing knot, a seemingly endless design meant to symbolize the eternal quality of love. The earrings are set on 14 karat gold posts with friction back closures. Their classic and sophisticated styling makes easy to pair with any outfit.
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22k Gold Overlay Carnelian and Mexican Fire Opal Cross Pendant by Sajen
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Sterling Silver Channel Set Emerald Cut Pink CZ Fashion Ring
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November 5, 2007
Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Jump Hour Watch
Big and blingy seem to be the perfect description for the new Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Jump Hour. The watch has a 43mm white gold dodecogonal case packed with 400 diamonds (mostly brilliant cut except for the baguettes around the crown). That's 9.5 carats of diamonds total. The movement is the automatic Dubois Depraz caliber 14400 with Cotes de Geneva decoration on the rotor. This luxury watches is water resistant but I can't imagine getting this one wet especially since the strap is white alligator.
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Hearts on Fire Diamonds, Better Quality or Just Better Marketing?
Fortune Magazine examines the rise of Hearts on Fire as a rapidly rising diamond brand. The brand, which sells their stones for as much as 15% to 20% more than a comparable stone from Tiffany (and Tiffany itself packs quite a premium) has steadily earned a greater and greater reputation with consumers. The stones are "ideal cut" a method designed by Marcel Tolkowsky to deliver the most brilliance and fire. The Hearts on Fire stones have a hearts and arrows patter in the cut. If you look at the stone through the bottom using a jeweler's loupe you see eight hearts. From the top you see eights bursts of fire.
Some diamond dealers says that the Hearts on Fire brand is just another ideal-cut diamond and that the hype is mainly marketing. Marketing that was turned up recently with the new ad campaign that says that a Hearts on Fire stone is "Monogamy to the 100th power." Not as catchy as "a diamond is forever" the phrase used by De Beers which helped enshrine the diamond as the stone that stands for love and commitment. The new slogan also may not be as helpful in showing of Hearts on Fire's growing range of products including right hand rings, bracelets and earrings.
Hearts on Fire is far from being the only branded stone. Kay Jewelers for example, sells the Leo diamond. But devotees of the Hearts of Fire diamond seem most convinced of its superior qualities, in specific its ability to produce brilliant flashes of color. Earlier this year, Diamond Vues was host to a spirited debate on the subject. What seems to be most important to consumers, especially those who are unsure about the diamond world, is the idea of perceived worth Just as TIffany made the robin's egg blue box have immediate value for the consumer, Hearts on Fire has managed to convince buyers that their diamonds are worth more than nameless stones.
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