Diamonds & Engagement Rings News

Ever heard of the IPhone well this is 10 times more exiting than that. This is the IPhone princess which is studded with 318 diamonds.

This amazing IPhone is priced at a mere $176,400 USD which I believe to make it the highest priced phone.

This phone which is trimmed in diamonds is featured in a case of its own with a very pricey price tag. You would think think that there would be no buyers for a phone like this; so why make it? but in fact a Russian businessman had pre-ordered the phone in October.

So next time you are looking for that different and completely unique gift for your loved on maybe you should consider this luxury diamond IPhone.

 Over the past few days days polished diamonds have soared in price which has caused many people and companies to feel uncertainty.

According to the IDEX average prices have increased by more than 5% since January.

Surprisingly smaller goods with clarity’s of I1 or higher have been extremely active.

0.004 carat diamonds have been in very high demand lately, these type of goods are usually used in watches. With that being said manufacturers have created new designs to make use of these goods.

High quality certified 1 carat and bigger goods have also raised. And according to Idex over the past 2 months these polished diamond prices have sored by 6.7%.

Prices for diamonds 2 carats and above have been strong for some time now and half carat goods are joining.

These rising prices are are not causing traders to jump for joy, instead it has left them with the not so good feeling of total uncertainty.

So far about one dozen people have come forward with clams about San Jose jeweler selling them poor quality diamonds.

One buyer even stated that he found out that the diamonds that he bought from the company in-fact weren’t even diamonds at all but that they were cubic zirconium.

After police launched an investigation against Gerald Dan Makoma he finally came forward with at statement. “I regret that I did do that, and I deeply regret that. And I’ve been doing everything I can to make it right.”

Many people mentioned to police that Mokma had a gun in the store for protection. Since that the gun has been recovered and is being stored with police for safe keeping.

One women recalls having her diamonds reappraised after hearing rumors that Mokma shop was robbed and found out that almost all of her pieces were sold to her for much more than there actual value.

According to police Mokma finally confessed to fabricating that robbery and shooting him self in the leg. Mokma was charged with two misdemeanors related to the robbery; including making a false police report and reporting a false emergency.

Mokma pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve 20 days-in a weekend work program and received a two year court parole.

Police say that after there investigation is finished they will be handing this over to the district attorney’s office.

Rumors of American Idol’s Paula Abdul finally came to an end today when released a statement stating she is not engaged. However is this really the truth.

Paula’s live in boy friend JT Torregiani was spotted shopping for engagement rings.

An insider reported that that JT went to a local Tiffany’s store and had a private showing of engagement rings. Apparently a budget wasn’t an issue for JT all he wanted was to make sure he impressed Paula.

A 32 year old women named Hilary Williams- Smith filed an appeal today to help her find her missing wedding and engagement rings.

Hillary currently attends Birmingham college as a student studying to be a person trainer. Where she went to use the ladies room to wash her hands; she took of her rings and placed them on the side washed her hands and forgot to place the rings back on again.

When Hillary had realized only a few short minutes latter that she had forgotten to put them back on she ran back to the bathroom and when she got there they were gone.

Hillary was devastated. She say’s that she doesn’t care about who took them or why they took them but all she wants is for the person to give them back.

To Hillary these rings mean everything and are one of her most cherished positions so if you happen to know who took them or what may have happened to them. Be a good person step up anonymously give them back so she can have that small piece that is missing from her heart returned.

Have you ever had one of those days where everything was planned and set but than everything just went wrong? Well for this Man that is exactly what unraveled.

Aaron Tkachuk is a 24 year old man who was taking his high school sweet heart away for a romantic Caribbean cruise, but little did she know this would be a life changing. In side Aaron’s suite case laid a gorgeous engagement ring.

As they came to security and placed there bags on the belt, they walked through the metal detector as if it was just a normal day until airport security saw something sharp tucked in to the toes of a sock.

Security opened Aaron’s bag assuming the worse and went for the sock. As the pulled the sock out of the suite case and reached in they pulled out something unexpected a white gold, diamond and ruby engagement ring.

At that moment Aaron new they had just killed his surprise but with strength to save the moment he took the ring from the airport security guy’s hand got down on one knee and looked at his high school sweet heart and said “will you marry me?”

As his girl friend stood dazed and confused about the event that had just taken place she looked at Aaron said yes and all the travelers and airport security applauded at such a wonderful sight.

Pairs Hilton and Nicole Richie have been on again off again friends for a while now so it wouldn’t be surprising if Paris felt a little left out with all the spot light on Nicole being in the spotlight and on the cover page of a magazine after the birth of there baby girl.

With the said what better way for Paris to jump back into the spotlight than by donning what seemed to be a huge engagement ring on her wedding finger.

The ring was emmobilized with her boyfriend Benji Maddens initials and he even had a matching diamond ring with PH her initials on it.

The two social lights have only been dating for a matter of weeks so I don’t no that wedding bells are in the air just yet but judging how cosy the pair looked at his birthday party; you never know what might happen.

When choosing that extra special ring, it’s hard to pick the right one. So how do you know you’re getting exactly what you want? Here are some tips to help you on your journey of picking out the perfect ring.

There are four colors to choose from yellow gold, white gold, palladium (silver) or platinum. If you or you partner like the yellow color of metal surrounding your diamonds than this is the best way to go.

If you like a white color you may prefer to go with white gold; however; with white gold you need to keep in mind that as time goes on it will lose its whiteness due to wear.

If you like a silvery white color than palladium is the way to go for you. This is white color that last however it can be a bit less treasured than platinum.

For an eternally white, whose beauty and rareness will be treasured for generations and generations to come. Than platinum is going to be your number one way to go.

You also need to be sure to keep a few other things in mind when choosing the perfect engagement ring; ready because here they are.

1. Intrinsic value

2. Life span

3. Purity

4. Surface strength

5. Restorability

6. Rarity

and last but not least

7. Hypoallergenic qualities

Choosing the right metal for your engagement ring  and those extra special diamonds can be hard to do, but, hopefully with these little tips you will be on your way to landing the perfect engagement ring  and that perfect girl.

This article really goes out to all those handsome men who are looking for a fun and special way to pop that nail biting question of “will you marry me.”

When you think of a men proposing to a women, you always think the same thing; a man getting down on one knee, taking the ring box out of his jacket or pants pocket, opening it up, looking into the women’s eyes and saying “will you marry me.”

Yes that may be the safe conventional way to go, but why play it safe? why not shake it up a bit, with something fun and different, and so special, that she will never forget.

Growing up I always loved those Salerno butter cookies; you no the ones that are kinda of a flower shape with a hole in the middle. They were always so much fun to eat because as a little girl you can put them on your finger and pretend that they were engagement rings.

So with that in mind how about engagement ring cupcakes. You can bake or buy a cupcake and in the center put one of those Salerno butter cookies and use a marshmallow on the top to create the diamond.

Not only is this something fun, but I guarantee you that that special someone, who you are poppint the queshtion to will be blown away with the creativity and effort you went to, just to make that night a little more special and unforgettable.

Want to know more about this fun idea just click on this link below for more info and the recipe for these spectacular and yummy cupcakes.

http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/weddingguide/bridalparty/6690.html

About 42% of engagement rings  are not insured per year; meaning that millions of rings could be at risk.

Home and contents insurance policies is what should be covering lost or stolen engagement rings however over seas the Britt’s are not having such luck.

Not only that, but high- value rings need a special type of insurance cover; even though informing your insurer should really be enough.

Rising metal prices can also result in lack of full cover. It would be in the best interests of home owners to review their home contents insurance plans about every 6 months to ensure all their valued items are fully insured.