A recent Auction is Asia was the site of a record-breaking diamond sale. A 6.04-carat Emerald cut, Fancy Vivid Blue, sold for $7.98 million.  The internally flawless Diamond sold for $1.32 million per carat, which is a new price per carat record sale for any gemstone ever sold. Wow!!! This sale just solidifies the content in a previous article that Michelle and I had written just this month in regards to our clients asking us for larger and more important diamonds across the board. Our clients are beginning to have us source more and more large and or rare colored diamonds for investment portfolios.

Blue Diamonds have always fetched big numbers due to their rarity and beauty. There are many books even written about the most famous blue diamond of all time, the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond which is displayed in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC.

It used to be that only the elite and most astute collectors could appreciate the value and beauty of these blue diamonds that has changed as many people are at a point of upgrading an existing diamond and becoming more and more educated about these rare colored diamonds.

We have had the pleasure of dealing with these very rare stones in the store with our clients and it is always an amazing experience to see the excitement from people when they see such a rare piece. 9 out 10 people that are even privileged enough to touch and hold these stones all say the same thing as they first lay eyes on these stones…..”WOW, are you kidding? Michelle and I just said it ourselves last week when we had a G.I.A. graded 40 carat Fancy Intense Yellow and VVS1 clarity Diamond arrive at the store.

Larger colorless diamonds and the rarest of rare colored diamonds are in demand.

John and Michelle Bassett

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Up, Up, Up is what’s happening in the diamond world. We have experienced tremendous growth with our personal clientele with an increased demand for larger, more important diamonds. Some of these diamonds include a very rare purplish red diamond, a fancy intense purplish pink diamond, a fancy blue, and many high quality fancy cuts in the 6-10 carat range.

There is a noticeable increase in educated buyers whom are absolutely comfortable making purchases for important gemstones that are seven figures and above. The thought process comes from a view of investing in rare goods. We are designing important gemstone portfolios for clients, much like investment portfolios. The collections are diverse in that collectors want to have every piece unique, well crafted, beautiful, and of course the rarest colors in the world.

Global diamond values have continued to rise since 2006. More Specifically, the rare the color the more valuable and more sought after by astute collectors. The USA is responsible for nearly half of all diamond jewelry consumption worldwide every year.

Here are some facts:
( percentages and values from international diamond exchange)

- 5 carat diamonds are up 25.9% from Jan 2007 to Jan 2008
- 4 carat diamonds are up 48.2%
- 3 carat diamonds are up 21.6%
- Diamonds below 0.50 carats posted lower prices

So what sets diamonds apart from everything else? The biggest distinction is that diamonds are tangible objects that are not only beautiful but can also be seen as pieces of art. Diamond jewelry can be worn every day and enjoyed every moment while it is worn. Let’s face it, women love jewelry! Diamonds make even the most modest woman light up.

You can see the trend is up, up , up. Larger stones are highly sought after and valued. People are saying “ Give us bigger, better quality diamonds”. They want the truly unique, “one of one” pieces that set them apart from everyone else.

It’s great to see that our intelligent collectors are recognizing the significance of the investment grade diamonds we mentioned, even in an economy that is under pressure.

Women looking for fashionable luxury watches need look no further than the tempting collections of Dior. Whether one desires something sporty or more formal, this renowned fashion house offers some very attractive options. The Permanent Watch Collection comprises timepieces that are more casual in nature. Each of these chic timepieces exudes a laid-back elegance with their compelling fusions of luxurious elements such as mother of pearl or diamonds, with more casual elements like rubber. One striking aspect of these watches are the brilliantly polished bracelets on certain models which are accented by links set with various arrangements of white or colored sapphires.

While the name may be sassy, the Dior LA D de Dior and LA Baby D de Dior watches emphasize a more classical look–one always punctuated by striking elements that emphasize tasteful, glamorous expression. Beautifully designed for evening wear, many variants featuring elegant diamond bezels, and strikingly opulent dials in mother of pearl or lacquer and diamonds to produce a stunning and uniquely opulent effect.

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Meet Your New Michael Beaudry Ambassador

I recently enjoyed a trip to Michael Beaudry’s corporate headquarters in Los Angeles for their Ambassador training program. They flew me out to Los Angeles, along with three other US retailers, for an intensive three day training program.

After checking into our posh hotel on Sunset Boulevard, we were whisked away for an afternoon of shopping on Rodeo Drive. Rebecca and Wade, our hosts for the trip, made sure to take us to the fabulous jewelry stores that line the streets of Beverly Hills. We hit all the classics; Van Cleef & Arpels, DeBeers, Harry Winston, Cartier, and Bvlgari. It was like my pilgrimage to Mecca . . . but better!

When the car picked us up the next morning at 8:00am, I knew we were in for a big day. We arrived at Beaudry’s headquarters, or what I like the call “the compound”, and were introduced to the whole Beaudry team. After making the rounds, we gathered in their conference room for breakfast. I was surrounded by dark wood cases filled with brand new dazzling Beaudry jewelry – breakfast has never tasted as good as it did that day.

For the next few hours, Rebecca and Wade illustrated the entire Beaudry concept in great detail. Starting with Michael’s history and background as a second generation diamond cutter/master jeweler/designer, all the way down to the newest collections and one of a kind pieces.  But the best was yet to come . . .

The tour of their workshop was an incredibly educational and fascinating experience. The entire floor of their workshop is home to a team of master jewelers, each one sitting at their jeweler’s bench hand crafting original Beaudry pieces from start to finish. It is unbelievable, and I’ve never seen anything like it.

This team of highly skilled artisans, designers and gemologists all take part in the production of each individual piece of jewelry. A Beaudry Couture piece requires the teamwork of 7 to 12 skilled experts to take if from start to finish.

Each piece of Beaudry jewelry averages 35 separate components (some up to 1000) and each piece is individually hand fabricated and finished right there in the workshop. The completed piece is inspected by microscope, no less than 12 times during the production process, before it is allowed to leave the shop. It is details like this that make Beaudry jewelry so spectacular.  As I left Beaudry that day I discovered a deeper respect for these master jewelers – and the artwork they create. I only wish that everyone had the opportunity to witness the meeting of old world craftsmanship and new technology up close. I thank [tag]Michael Beaudry[tag] and his team for the opportunity to spend the day observing the magic.

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Between 1920 and 1940, the world of design was revolutionized by the Art Deco movement. Everything from architecture and painting to clothing and of course jewelry design was invigorated by the kinetic energy of the times. Modern technology allowed for unprecedented precision and the exactness of the angular geometric designs was magical.

During this design period, jewelers discovered new techniques for working with platinum. Along with this, new diamond cuts provided more variety to jewelry designs with stunning detail. These pieces often featured precise symmetrical patterns such as sunbursts accented with round and baguette diamonds.

Bold colors reigned supreme with black and white being de rigueur. Onyx paired with diamonds in platinum was one of the favorite combinations of materials and made for a dramatic look with maximum contrast.

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I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say it again - an engagement ring is likely the single most important piece of jewelry that a woman will ever own. That being said, it’s clearly important to make this purchase something meaningful and unique. Most women want a ring that not only displays an impressive diamond, but which also conveys a little (or perhaps a lot) of their own style and sensibility.

The singular beauty of this special ring will be the result of a combination of various aspects of the center diamond (shape, cut, color, clarity), and the particular design of the mounting which houses the center stone. Diamond engagement rings have been a standard for a very long time, and engagement ring styles have been many and varied – from the classic elegance of the Tiffany 4-prong solitaire to intricate and striking Art Deco designs onto the minimalist chic of a titanium tension set design, and onward towards a seemingly endless variation of styles.

Modern jewelry designers strive to offer rings which have classic and timeless beauty mixed with the latest trends – this is actually much more difficult than it may initially sound. One brand which manages to tow this line with grace and style is Uneek. Their diamond engagement ring designs always work to complement and enhance the natural beauty of the center diamond. Delicate rows of pave diamonds edged with precise milgraining – gorgeous natural fancy colored diamond accents – hand-crafted filigree designs – all of these elements combine to create an engagement ring which is clearly more than just the sum of its various parts.

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The diamond bracelet trend these days  is definitely towards a big look. In fact, many of today’s most fashionable celebs are wearing big stacks of bracelets. If you’d like to get in on the big diamond bracelet trend, check out some of our super cool Art Deco diamond bracelets. We have a number of unique and gorgeous pieces that feature diamonds set in platinum. Some of these designs also feature other gemstones such emeralds, sapphires, pearls, and rubies for a splash of color that you can coordinate with the rest of your outfit.

The most exciting thing about these bracelets is that they are vintage and totally individual. In most cases, your chance of coming across someone wearing the same design is zero! And though these designs vary in width, they all have a BIG look. It’s really just a question of how big you really want to go! Also, these bracelets are surprisingly versatile now – clearly appropriate for formal events – these designs are so fashionable these days that they can be worn with nearly anything.

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 It’s a fairly easy case to make that your wedding band is the single most important piece of jewelry that you will ever own.  It may not be the most expensive, and it’s probably not the showiest piece in your collection.  However, you will wear it more than any other jewelry piece, and more importantly, it’s a symbol for one of the most significant changes in your life.

When you look at it from this perspective, don’t you think that your wedding band should be something special?  I mean, the ring that you wear to signify your devotion to the one true love of your life shouldn’t be an afterthought, or even something run-of-the-mill – it should be something spectacular and significant.  That’s not to say that you need to have something flashy, gaudy, or otherwise obnoxious, . . . it just means that your wedding band ought to be something special and meaningful to you.

This is where Furrer-Jacot comes in.  All of Furrer-Jacot’s rings are crafted using a combination of the latest precision technology and old world hand-craftsmanship.  Their metal alloys are pure and luxurious, their designs are impeccable and stylish, and the finished product is truly exquisite.  Beyond this, Furrer-Jacot is known the world over for their incredible engraving.  They are even able to engrave a message in your own handwriting!

If you’re searching for the perfect wedding band – something you will treasure for the rest of your days – then take a look at our collection of Furrer-Jacot wedding bands.  I’m sure you will find what you have been looking for.

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 Jewelry is unique in the world of consumer goods for a variety of reasons, but the most important, I believe, is that buying jewelry is all about romance.  Whether it’s an engagement ring signifying the passion of love and commitment or a rare estate jewelry piece representing the history and tradition of jewelry artistry, these items all embody passion and romance.

When a woman looks at a pair of dazzling diamond stud earrings, she doesn’t see a price tag, she sees something indescribably beautiful, which has the power to take her breath away.  This point is often lost on men purchasing gifts for their beloved.  The male approach is generally to gather all the data including technical specs like color and clarity for diamonds, assess the carat weights, metal types, etc, and then hit the internet to figure out what “fair pricing” is for the item they are considering.

This process however, has a very disheartening and tragic effect:  it sucks the romance right out of the purchase.  When a woman sees something and falls in love with it, you can see it in her face.  Men need to realize that when they look down at the price tag of the item, they are looking the wrong direction!  If her face is telling you that she’s in love with something, then your search is over, and as soon as you whip out the credit card, your job is done.  She is happy because she has fallen in love with a beautiful piece of jewelry which is now hers, and you are now happy because,  . . . well because she’s happy, and really, that’s all that matters, isn’t it?

My point here is simple:  There is certainly something to be said for being well informed about proper pricing, but what is much more important is making sure that your gift to her is a token of romance, love and passion, not just a testament to your skills as a haggler.

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 When it comes to fashion jewelry, Chopard is an immediate go-to brand for many people, and for very good reason. For decades, Chopard’s whimsical diamond designs have incited trends and set standards. Their ever popular “floating” diamond designs are fun, dynamic and have never gone out of style. Furthermore, new variations on this theme are regularly introduced by the brand ensuring that their line is always fresh and fashionable.

For diamond right hand rings, they have a wide selection ranging from elegant to playful to outrageous. Whether you are looking for a distinctive single “floating” diamond design, a 5 “floating” diamond design to match your Happy Sport watch, or something more daring, they have the perfect right hand ring for you.

Furthermore, with pendants, earrings and bracelets to match, Chopard makes it easy to build on your collection for a knock-out ensemble collection. For all of you guys out there looking for the perfect gift, rest assured that Chopard will get the job done. And being that Chopard never takes any of their designs out of production, you can always find something to match or even get a replacement for your lost treasure.

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