April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
The commanding Hublot created timepiece pictured here is referred to as the One Million Dollar Big Bang. It might be due to “the 493 top Wesselton “baguette” diamonds that surround the case dial and buckle” and the 2000 plus man hours that went into it’s design and execution.
If you would like a watch that commands […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
The word, beryls, comes from the Greek, Beryllos, describing the precious blue green color of seawater. In the bible the wheels of God’s throne are described as appearing like “gleaming beryl”.
In this bracelet there are diamonds mixed with beryls of golden hues, laced between the sea blues of aquamarines, forming a circle of delicate […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“Steiff is responsible for the production many expensive collectible bears and also the most expensive teddy bear ever made. The Steiff company claims to have made the world’s first teddy bear and is has made this golden bear to commemorate its 125th anniversary.
The expensive bear has a mouth made of solid gold and fur […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“The diamond, whose Greek etymology is derived from unconquerable, has mystical cross-cultural roots, but today its meaning is universally accepted as the badge of eternal partnership. Large-scale diamond mining wasn’t introduced until the 19th century, but early man, with his limited contact with diamonds began an affair of intrigue and superstition.”
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This subtle and graceful diamond […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
For the billionaire bored with their games, one designer has designed a series of diamond and gold board games that might rekindle their interest. Pictured here is the Bernard Maquin designed backgammon set which can be stored next to their 500,000K chess set and their 400,000K Wheel of Fortune.
“For this million dollar board game, designer […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“The Tiffany Diamond weighs 128.54 carats and is in a cushion cut. Perched on it is a gem-encrusted bird known as the “Bird on a Rock,” designed in the early 1960’s by Jean Schlumberger. The bird is gold and platinum with white and yellow diamonds accented by a ruby eye.
“It’s the largest diamond on public […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“Breath-taking ring made of paper and sealed with silver balls, despite of its material it is very solid and firm, fun to wear. Noemi is a Hungarian designer and was awarded the Hungarian Design Award’s Special Prize in 2006 for her jewelry collection made of paper.”
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For rings equally imaginative but formed from diamonds, silver, gold […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
The amethyst is a symbol of heavenly understanding,and if translated literally from the Greek, the word means “not drunken.” In ancient times goblets were carved of amethyst for that very reason.
A lyrical and romantic tale is associated with the amethyst.
“The legend of the origin of amethyst comes from Greek myths. Dionysius, the god of intoxication, […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
This jeweled piece on your right was essentially created by an insect. This is really inventive. When you think about it, it is the perfect bug to hook up as bait to the diamond lure we just posted about, but we digress….
“When biologist and jewelry designer Kathy Stout creates one -of-a-kind pieces, it’s a collaborative […]
April 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Lately we have witnessed the appearance of a diamond golf ball, a diamond studded bra, a diamond encrusted Bently shift knob and a diamond and platinum robot.
Now we have the MacDaddy’s million dollar fishing lure. (click on image to enlarge)
“Crafted in just over 3 pounds of glimmering gold and platinum, then encrusted with 100 […]