Elizabeth Jewelry up for Auction

Christie will soon auction some of Elizabeth Taylor’s much loved jewels. A fine actress and humanitarian, Taylor had a special corner in her heart for jewelry. She had one of the finest collections of the rarest jewels in the world.

This December, New York’s designer jewelry brand; Christie will auction 12 fine piece of jewelry from her collection, that are all together estimated to be worth $30 million.

"These are the jewels that Elizabeth Taylor received from the loves of her life, Mike Todd and Richard Burton," said Christie's jewellery expert Rahul Kadakia. "They're from moments in life that were dear to her."

Taylor loved and greatly cherished her jewelry. In her book, ‘My love affair with jewelry’ she wrote "I never, never thought of my jewellery as trophies, I'm here to take care of them and to love them. When I die and they go off to auction I hope whoever buys them gives them a really good home."

Some unique settings for your Engagement Ring

An engagement ring is probably the most important jewelry purchase that you will make in your whole life. Thus, it becomes more so important that you pay attention to all the intricate details of the rings. As important is the design, and the diamond of the ring, so is the setting in which a diamond is set in. A setting ensures that the diamond stays at its place forever and also contributes greatly in the whole look of the ring. Here are some of the unique settings for your engagement ring –

1. Cathedral Setting – This setting is a beautiful combination of elegance and style. In this setting the shank below the center stone splits to form arches and open spaces. A perfect way to add a touch of royalty for all your life.
2. Tension Setting – This one is truly unique. This ring setting gives an illusion of the center stone floating in air. Tension setting uses the metal at the sides to hold the stone securely at its place without any prongs. The tension between the metal and the stone is what hold the diamond at its place.
3. Invisible Setting – It is another setting that is gaining much popularity in recent times. This setting places several small diamonds together and make them seem like one large diamond. This setting works great for people who do not have the budget of a big rock but do not want to settle for anything lesser.

How to Get a Birthstone Engagement Ring

Engagement rings are definitely one of the most treasured and cherished pieces of jewelry for most women so when it comes to selecting the right ring a lot of responsibility is vested in the men to choose an engagement ring that is truly exceptional in not just beauty but also the feelings that it communicates. With the passage of time engagement rings have undergone a great deal of transformation and have evolved in every positive way. These days’ birthstone engagement rings are not just considered to be trendy but are also the right option if you want to balance looks as well as luck all in a single piece of birthstone jewelry, a stunning engagement ring for the woman you love.

January Birthstone Garnet Engagement Ring

February Birthstone Amethyst Engagement Ring

March Birthstone Aquamarine Engagement Ring

Like we all know birthstone jewelry is said to bring in loads of good luck to the wearer what can be a better way of expressing your love than with a ring that not only speaks volumes of your love for her but also combines a great deal of good luck for the lady who rules your heart. But before you begin your search for the most wonderful this one for your sweetheart, you need to first know what her birthstone is, so read on to know the spectacular birthstone that is meant to shower your beloved with a lavish dose of good luck.

April Birthstone Diamond Engagement Ring

May Birthstone Emerald Engagement Ring

June Birthstone Pearl Engagement Ring

The rich maroon garnet is the birthstone for January, while the soft colored amethyst stands for February. The alluring aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the dazzling diamonds are meant for all who are born in the month of April. The lush green emerald is the birthstone for May while the pristine pearls are for June and the ravishing red ruby is meant for all born in July. The charming peridot is the birthstone for August while it is the sensuous sapphire that is for September while the unique opal is for October. The sunny citrine is sure to bring loads of good luck for all born in the month of November while the magnificent turquoise or tanzanite is meant for all celebrating their birthdays in December.

July Birthstone Ruby Engagement Ring

August Birthstone Peridot Engagement Ring

September Birthstone Sapphire Engagement Ring

Now that you know your sweetheart’s birthstone it is time to pay attention to the other details involved in selecting the right birthstone engagement ring for her. To start with decide on the budget that you would like to allocate for the ring as it helps to narrow down your search for the right ring. Also keep in mind your lady’s sense of style and her taste in jewelry so that you can get her a ring in a design that captures her heart.

October Birthstone Opal Engagement Ring

November Birthstone Citrine Engagement Ring

December Birthstone Tanzanite Engagement Ring

Mark-Paul Gosselaar Engaged!

If you thought they don’t make that kind of men anymore, maybe you should read it further. Famous American actor, Mark-Paul Gosselaar always knew that whenever he would propose, he would do it with an engagement ring that is nothing less than perfect.

His jeweler said, “He’s a romantic at heart and he was looking to express it. I worked on creating her dream ring for about a month. She had seen a ring of mine and Mark-Paul brought in a photo of it and we started customizing it, finding the perfect stone, showing sketches, discussing the mounting and how many smaller diamonds it would have and really designing it together. It’s rare to find a guy who really wants to find the perfect ring and be so very involved in the process.”

The result of their working together was this romantic diamond engagement ring that has a fine 3-carat cushion cut diamond as the center stone. The huge rock is surrounded by smaller round diamonds and is precisely crafted in platinum. In all, the ring totals to approximately 5-carats.

And for all the ladies who dreamed of getting the most perfect engagement ring, well its time that we feel jealous of Catriona McGinn, Mark’s fiancée.

Popular Diamond Setting for Engagement Ring

You might think that size of the diamond, clarity and design is all that matters when buying an engagement ring. But, the fact is that the way a diamond is held or the setting of the diamond plays a vital role in define the beauty of an engagement ring. Here are some of the popular diamond settings –

1. Prong Setting – This is one of the most popular settings especially when it comes to diamond engagement rings. A prong setting use metal prongs that form a based in which a diamond is secured. The prongs are slightly bent at the top to secure the diamond at its place. The number of prongs usually ranges from 2 to 6.
   
2. Cathedral Setting – This setting might seem like prong setting at first look. However, it is quite unique and different. In a cathedral setting the shank of the ring splits to form arches. The open spaces and the beautiful arches lend an aesthetic and vintage appeal to the ring.
   
3. Bezel Setting – This setting places the diamond in a metal ring without using prongs. The metal ring that encompasses the center diamond secures the diamond at its place and keeps it from falling.

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