The “King” of Rubies: the Rajaratna Ruby

Jul 14, 2015

The Rajaratna Ruby: A Regal Wonder Honoring July’s Birthstone In honor of the ruby—July’s regal birthstone, let’s take a closer look at one of the world’s largest rubies—the Rajaratna Ruby! The Rajaratna Ruby is a 2,475 carat, cabochon-cut wonder, currently located in Bangalore, India and owned by Mr. G. Vidyaraj. This truly regal ruby, whose name literally means “King… Read more »

Art Deco: the Glamorous Style of an Industry Icon

Mar 3, 2015

Over the past year Art Deco jewelry has gotten a great deal of attention with the release of The Great Gatsby film, along with Tiffany & Co’s widely publicized role in the movie’s jewelry wardrobe. Many have declared that Art Deco jewelry is making a comeback… but did it really go anywhere? There’s no question that The Great Gatsby film’s debut has… Read more »

An Out-Of-This-World Diamond

Dec 5, 2014

Seriously, we’re not exaggerating!  Did you know that the largest diamond known to man isn’t found on Earth, but is actually a star? On February 14, 2004 in a galaxy far far away (50 light years away to be exact), scientists discovered BPM 37093—a white dwarf star in the Centaurs constellation. Though BPM 37093 is… Read more »