It’s tradition to bring home a souvenir from vacations, whether it be a magnet, a key chain, or…a 3.85-carat diamond? A 14-year-old girl from Oklahoma was digging with her family at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Oklahoma when she saw something interesting. Upon closer observation, she realized it was a canary diamond about the […]
Christie’s Jewel Auction
Posted on October 17th, 2013 by Joe G
Two colored diamonds raked in $10.3 million at Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction Tuesday. Among the items up for sale? The diamond engagement ring given to Kim Kardashian by ex-husband Kris Humphries. Humphries’ ring (pictured), originally purchased for $2 millions, sold for $749,000 and was the 12th highest result in the sale. The top […]
Gold and Diamonds Make a Nice Addition to Any Wardrobe
Posted on October 16th, 2013 by Joe G
The Aztecs call gold “teocuitlatl” which, when translated, means “excrement of the gods.” Although gold has been used and treasured for centuries, more than 90% of all gold has only been mined since 1848. In that year, prospectors found gold at Sutter’s Mill, California, sparking the most massive gold rush of all time. Nowadays, gold […]