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"Fireworks aren't the only things lighting up the season. As we toast to the year’s end, we’re looking to the internal fire and timeless wonder of diamonds and gemstones. Nature’s masterpieces remind us that the most beautiful things take time, pressure, and a little bit of magic. Let’s celebrate the treasures that truly shine."

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Prepare to be dazzled by a once-in-a-lifetime treasure. This isn't just a diamond; it is a 101.73-carat spectacle of light. Historically reserved for the "diamonds of the first water," this stone represents the pinnacle of brilliance and limpid beauty.
Its pedigree is unmatched: D color, Flawless clarity, and the prestigious Type IIa classification. This designation marks it as one of the most chemically pure gems in existence—a status shared by fewer than 2% of diamonds worldwide. A stone of this gargantuan size and crystalline perfection is more than a gem; it is an unprecedented natural wonder.

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🩷 The Glowing Rose 🩷

Sotheby’s will offer a pink diamond ring it expects to achieve around $20 million at its upcoming jewelry sale in Geneva.

Making its way to the auction block for the first time, the cushion brilliant-cut, 10.08-carat, fancy-vivid-pink diamond ring will be the star of the November 12 High Jewelry sale, Sotheby’s said Thursday. The cut, recently popularized by Taylor Swift’s engagement ring, is an important aspect of the ring, being only the third cushion-cut, vivid-pink diamond over 10 carats to come to auction in the past 10 years, Sotheby’s explained.

Called the Glowing Rose, after its luminous and pure pink color, the diamond was set into a ring by Boodles. The diamond originated from a 21-carat rough recovered in Angola in 2023, Sotheby’s stated.

The cushion modified brilliant-cut Fancy Vivid Pink diamond weighing 10.08 carats.
Accompanied by GIA report no. 6233701969, dated 12 September 2025, stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Pink, Natural Colour, VVS2 Clarity, Excellent Polish and Symmetry, together with a type IIa classification letter.

The colour pink spontaneously conjures images of lush Spring flowers, dramatic sunsets on warm summer evenings, nostalgic children's toys and a frothy strawberry parfait. This prized colour is inherently linked to all things joyful we hold dear to our hearts. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that pink diamonds have held a special fascination throughout human history.

The Glowing Rose, an exceptional 10.08 carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond, is poetically named for its glowing blush rose hue. This magnificent diamond combines the rare traits of displaying a soft, delicate tone, while at the same time being most vividly saturated. The Glowing Rose shines its inner light with all the vibrancy and ethereal mystique of a rose kissed by dewdrops.

The Glowing rose is accompanied by a bespoke presentation ring mount created by the family-owned British heritage jeweller Boodles who excels at mounting rare and exceptional coloured diamonds.
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“The Pearl”
Pearls are timeless classics and are prized for their luminous glow. ⚪️ Whether you’re drawn to large South Seas, dramatic Tahitians, bright akoyas or colorful freshwater pearls, here are key factors to consider when choosing a pearl:

Size: South Sea and freshwater pearls are typically the largest, reaching 15mm or more. Akoyas over 9mm are considered large.
Shape: While round pearls are the most valuable, off-round strands can look round from a distance and baroque strands can make for affordable statement pieces.
Color: Overtone, orient and popular bodycolors such as deep gold can increase the beauty and value of pearls.
Luster: This is a pearl’s most important value factor. South Seas are known for their soft, satiny glow, while akoyas are known for their bright, mirror-like shine.
Surface: This refers to whether the pearl has any surface blemishes such as dimples and scratches. High surface quality pearls should be smooth and clean.
Nacre: Consider the continuity, thickness, and condition of a pearl’s nacre when evaluating pearl quality. Avoid pearls that appear dull or chalky, or where the nucleus is visible beneath the nacre.
Matching: In a well-matched strand, pearls should be consistent in key quality factors—especially luster, shape and surface. Designers may occasionally mix colors or use graduated sizes for artistic or unique effects.

Reflecting on sacrifice and gratitude this Memorial Day 2025

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🟩 🟢 It’s Emerald Month💚
Here is a great read about shipwrecks and treasures!
Lost in the sea for 363 years, the emeralds of the Atocha shipwreck were recovered in 1985 by treasure hunter Mel Fisher. His team found 70 pounds of emeralds and several tons of silver off the coast of Florida!
The team submitted seven emerald crystals, an emerald and gold rosary and other treasures to GIA for analysis.
Upon careful examination, GIA researchers determined the emeralds to be Colombian in origin.
One Atocha treasure that made the headlines was a 5.27-carat emerald that was later set in this charming ring after being recovered.
The CEO of Perdue Farms, who funded the shipwreck exploration, kept only this emerald as payment, so he could propose to his wife with it.
After he passed away, his wife sold the emerald at auction for a charitable cause. It fetched around $1.2 million in 2022.

Have you ever seen jewelry recovered from a shipwreck? I have other shipwreck treasure stories to follow.

Photo 1 courtesy: Large crystals courtesy of Roz and Gene Meieran. Small crystals courtesy of Ron Ringsrud and Hernando Sanchez, Perfect Emerald, Ltd. Bogotá, Colombia. Cross courtesy of Eileen Weatherbee. Photo: Robert Weldon
Photo 2 courtesy: Phoebe Shang
Courtesy GIA

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THE TENNIS BRACELET… 💎🎾
NAMED After Tennis Champion CHRIS EVERT

It’s not often that a piece of jewelry is named for an accident, but such is the case with tennis bracelets.
Tennis bracelets got their unusual name from an incident involving Chris Evert during a US Open match in 1978, the year the tournament moved from Forest Hills to Flushing Meadows.
Chris had been wearing an expensive bracelet featuring an inline string of individually-set diamonds. When the clasp snapped, she asked the officials to stop the match until the jewelry could be found. When she walked off the court for her interview, she was asked about it, and matter-of-factly said, “Oh, that was my tennis bracelet.”

Since that day, bracelets featuring an inline array of diamonds have been called Tennis bracelets, and they are popular accessories for formal occasions due to their luster and sparkle.

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