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Faye’s Diamond Mine IJO Jeweler Tour: Israel 2011
Israel is one of the diamond capitals of the world – a place where technology and design combine the best of ancient and modern.
Faye Rodgers of Faye’s Diamond Mine in Clinton, Arkansas joined the IJO Master Jeweler diamond buying trip to Israel in 2011. Enjoy this fascinating footage from our archives!
The hosts for the trip, IJO members Cherie Dori, are the makers of our fabulous new bridal line DiaDori Bridal. Read more about this exciting product and our exclusive offers…
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Israel 2011: Photos & Interviews
The weirdest diamond fact you’ll ever read
FYI: If you swallow a diamond, it probably won’t show up on an x-ray.
How do we know? (No, we haven’t tried it.) But a jewel thief in Canada did.
Richard Matthews swiped a 1.7 carat diamond from a jewelry store in Ontario last week, putting an artificial one in its place and popping the $20,000 “pill” for safekeeping.
The store’s surveillance cameras caught the act, and later police x-rays also revealed a pair of cubic zirconiums adorning his internal scans. These lower-quality stones appeared on the images, while the exquisite facets of a fine diamond reflect the rays, making it almost impossible to detect.
By the way – authorities are holding the thief in an observation cell, until the gems are recovered.
Beau Sancy Diamond sells for nearly $10 million
The pear-shaped, double-rose cut diamond weighing 35 carats is one of the world’s oldest and most famous cut diamonds. For centuries it has been passed down through the royal families of Europe, including some of the most famous (and infamous!) historical characters.
Image: MSNBC: ‘Legendary’ Beau Sancy diamond sells for $9.57 million at Sotheby’s auction
If gemstones could talk, the Beau Sancy would describe its exotic origins in the Golconda mines of 16th century India – one of the richest gem deposits in the world. Its tale would trace through four centuries of royal coronations, weddings, wars and revolutions.
The anonymous buyer took home the prize from a Sotheby auction in Geneva, Switzerland, for nearly double the reserve estimate. It may be the first time in almost half a millennium that the historic stone has passed out of the hands of royalty.
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“BabyFeet” Jewelry Sweepstakes
Announcing our new line of jewelry…
…Just in time for Mother’s Day! BabyFeet is a fantastic line of custom-made jewelry that celebrates the tender memories of a child’s first steps into life – and our hearts.
Each piece of charm jewelry is uniquely designed to reflect the special bond of a parent (or grandparent) with their newly arrived blessing.
Founder and designer Kristen Marr launched the company in 2002. A portion of all sales are donated to the American SIDS Institute.
“…The BabyFeet Jewelry collection is based off an original bracelet created by Kristen Marr and her husband to celebrate the birth of their first child, Colton. The piece took on new meaning when Colton passed from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.” (About BabyFeet)
This Mother’s Day only – stop by our store and sign up to be entered in our BabyFeet Giveaway! You could be the winner of this beautiful sterling silver chain & BabyFeet pendant (an ideal gift for a new mother!)
BabyFeet Jewelry: Official Website – See the rest of the BabyFeet jewelry collection & read more about the inspiration behind the design
Rare “Mirror Diamonds” Up for Sale
A rare Mughal-era necklace containing nearly 100 carats of fine Indian diamonds is reportedly up for auction soon. According to the Israeli Diamond Industry:
“The 28-carat central stone of the necklace is thought to be the largest table-cut, or mirror, polished diamond in existence, and the five stones combined may very well be the largest set of table-cuts in the world.”
The emperors of India’s Mughal kingdom – one of the richest the world has ever seen – were responsible for many of the world’s greatest jewel treasures. Starting in the 1500′s, they exploited the gem wealth of India’s greatest mines, such as the Golconda Mines, where these polished diamonds may have originated.
Table-cut diamonds have a large central facet that magnifies the light entering the stone, making them some of the most pristine. Today, original mirror diamonds are scarce, since many large stones have been cut down over the years, and newer technologies have made the style less common. The piece is expected to bring around $20 million.
Fancy Blue Diamond Goes Through the Roof
Did somebody say recession? Apparently no one told that to the buyers at Sotheby’s spring gem sale this week. The lineup of fancy colored diamonds included a 3 1/2 carat marquise-cut blue diamond in a platinum ring setting by Tiffany & Co.
The turn-of-the-century prize stole the show, shattering the auction estimate of half a million dollars by 500% – and setting the record for a fancy blue diamond at a modest $2.5 million!
So what do we think? This piece had all the right stuff:
- Good diamonds are always in high demand and there are more discriminating buyers than ever
- Colored diamonds are all the rage, from celebrities to the Main Street buyer
- Pastel colored gems – especially blues – are one of the year’s strongest fashion trends
- Vintage is hot! The classy antique look is here to stay
So, what’s not to love?
Also on offer were fancy yellow and pink diamonds; vintage emerald-cut diamonds; and designer necklaces and pearls. Nearly all of the items sold for more than their appraised value, making this spring sale the biggest haul ever for the renowned auction house.
Images: Blouin – Rock On! Christie’s and Sotheby’s Notch Record Spring Jewelry Sales (with photo gallery)
National Jeweler: Sotheby’s sees highest total for spring sale in NY
Read more about this year’s jewelry fashion trends…
Did you know?
Faye’s carries fancy colored diamonds! As a Forever 10 diamond dealer, a broker of Antwerp diamonds, and an IJO master jeweler (named “Best Family Diamond Store” by IJO Jewelers), we not only hand-select our stones from the best inventories in the world, 
but we’re passionate about helping you choose the perfect diamond. We can even help you create a custom-designed setting for your diamond!
Stop by our store or search our diamond inventory to see our collection of fancy cut and colored stones.
Prefer a ready-made piece? We have a fine array of colored diamond necklaces and other jewelry. Let us show you our collection!
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Angelina Jolie’s Engagement Ring
Leading Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are tying the knot – finally! And after the long wait, her headline-making engagement ring is no disappointment.
With an estimated 16 carats worth of diamonds in a platinum setting (including a 6-carat emerald cut beauty), the bold, sleek design is the result of a year long collaboration between Brad Pitt and celebrity jeweler Robert Procop.
The ring’s estimated value? A cool quarter million dollars.
Image: People Magazine
