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I just got an IPhone for my “VERY SIGNIFICANT BIRTHDAY” last week. WOW, I was so surprised when I opened the box. (the “ol boy did good with this gift!) I have spent every possible moment pouring over the on-line tutiorials and loading up my pictures, songs, and oh yes, phone numbers! That is why […]
1 Comment » From: JCK The $250,000 Robot
It won’t feed you, in fact it won’t do much of anything, but the precious robot (or, more accurately, statue) sure is shiny! Gundam Fix Platinum, a pure-platinum interpretation of a famous Japanese anime robot, was created by toymaker Bandai Co. Ltd. and jeweler Ginza Tanaka.
Other “Lux That Shocks” even those […]
Only in America ……do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
Only in America ……do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.
Only in America ……do banks leave both doors open and then chain […]
From CourJour: New life for old jewelry By Amy Scattergood
Los Angeles Times
Imagine the contents of your grandmother’s jewelry box restrung in playful combinations — and resurfacing in runway shows and exclusive boutiques, and on the necks and arms of Cate Blanchett and Ashley Judd, environmentalist Majora Carter, even the Seattle punk band Blood Brothers. That […]
I am a BIG FAN of message jewelry (being a “child of the 60’s”) and thought this article on “Man Jewelry” was interesting!
From WRAL - There’s a fine line not to be crossed when men wear jewelry. Too much can be a put-off but a little glimpse of shine under the collar or cuff can […]
To get this kid…
Here’s an interesting article about keeping your beautiful diamonds clean and sparkling! After all the time and care we spend picking out the perfect stone….remember to keep it clean!
From Sopcos - A dirty diamond is one of two things: a rough diamond, or a diamond that hasnt been cleaned in a while. Rough diamonds are […]
From ACM - If you have not done so already you may want to start checking your receipts and back statements to see if you purchased a diamond between 1994 and 2006. If you have than you may be able to receive some money from the $295 million dollar lawsuit that De Beers has just […]
Commercials with this music ran for several years.
‘Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop,’ by Landon Pigg
Perhaps you’ve had that feeling of unknowingly falling for someone. If you have, then this DeBeers “Diamonds Are Forever” commercial really hits home. A young man and woman driving along a city street have nothing to say, because Landon Pigg’s music says it for them: “I […]
From IntoMobile - Sitting on a pile of cash? Gold iPhone’s not your thing? How about one of these Gold & Diamond cases for your shiny gadget? The “world’s first” diamond iPhone case has 42 diamonds set in 18K gold, embedded in a “rare gold carbon fiber leather case.” Yeah, the superior quality is there […]
From JCK - Zale Corp. said Tuesday it will close 60 unprofitable stores in the next 90 days and possibly dozens more by the end of the year, The Dallas Morning News reports. Chief administrative office Rodney Carter said that the Dallas-based jeweler is also cutting its capital spending to $85 million this year from […]
From R&B Observer - A LEWES woman has been reunited with her £2,000 diamond ring, after a good samaritan handed it into the police. The Express also played an important role in getting the ring back because the owner only discovered it had been found after an appeal in last weeks’ paper. Gaynor Warren lost […]
From PRWeb - A Silicon Valley firm has developed a new nanotechnology process that permanently inscribes high-resolution photos on any diamond or other gemstone. The unique process used by Gemory LLC, does not harm the diamond in any way, preserving its original quality and customers’ memories forever. Immortalize the treasured moments of your life - […]
Katie - i told her i was taking her somewhere secret and overnight for our 11 monthiversary - we got stuff for a picnic and i gave her a huge bouquet of beautiful flowers, then we drove to Julian listening to a mix of our favorite romantic and sentimental songs, and got her favorite pie, […]
From The Guardian - Turkey will launch its first diamond market this month, aiming to become a regional trading hub for the precious stone, a senior industry official said. “The ‘diamonds and precious stones market’ will start to operate soon, hopefully in the coming few weeks,” Oguzhan Aloglu, vice president of the Istanbul Gold Exchange […]
I’m the type of person that I always try to drag my boyfriend along with me when I go shopping. It’s a total girl thing! I just look at it as one more opportunity that we can spend time together and at the end of the day, I appreciate his input. However, it seems […]
From Earth Times - Authorities in New York have accused two American Airlines workers at John F. Kennedy International Airport of stealing $235,000 in diamonds. Cargo handlers Richard Lombardo and Steve Tsihlas were arrested and charged with stealing a package of diamonds insured for $235,000, the New York Post reported Sunday. After the uncut diamonds […]
If you are a consumer who purchased diamonds in the US between Jan 2004 and March 2006 and would like more info check these sites: diamondclassaction FAQ and JVC Legal.
From TheTimes -De Beers, the world’s largest supplier of diamonds, has been ordered to pay $295-million following allegations about price-fixing in the US diamond market. The principal allegations of the class actions […]
Don’t miss out on these hot new trends for 2008 from MSN! I have to say it has spun some new ideas for that perfect day! I especially like the idea of doing a charitable shower with friends. What a way to make a difference!
Green Weddings: Couples continue to be earth-conscious in 2008, from buying […]
They have enough time off to be buying diamonds from me.
In the Las Vegas International Consumer Electronics Show, Panasonic unveiled the largest HD Plasma screen TV in the world. The 150-inch plasma screen features an 8.84 million-pixel image resolution and is the equivalent of nine 50-inch sets with an effective viewing area of 11 feet. This is the next step up in Panasonics super sized […]
From Science Daily - Shine a white light on the Hope Diamond and it will dazzle you with the brilliance of an amazing blue diamond. Shine an ultraviolet light on the Hope Diamond and the gem will glow red-orange for about five minutes. This phosphorescent property of blue diamonds can distinguish synthetic and altered diamonds […]
Believe it or not, there is a website named Trash the Dress!
A growing new trend shows Brides are having photographs taken after the wedding to show their love for their husbands, by trashing their wedding dresses! I have to admit it’s definitely creative. It beats the alternative to packing it in plastic just to sit […]
From Rapaport - Ghana opened its first diamond cutting school in an effort to add value to its diamond exports. According to the Ghana News Agency, the Natural Diamond Training Institute was established in Accra to teach Ghanaians basic skilling including: identification of raw diamonds; cutting; polishing; separation, assortment and grading of diamonds. Raj Maheswaran, […]