The swan is an animal that signifies grace, elegance, and subtle dignity.  It coasts through the water with ease as its intricate shape and magnificent feathers provide an image of nature’s true beauty.  It is one of the most beautiful birds to ever grace the animal kingdom.

Combining the elegant swan with decadent gemstones makes for a fine piece of luxury decoration.  This sapphire and topaz are crafted onto the base frame of a swan sculpture, providing you with a beautiful sculpture that is sure to light up any room in your home.  The fact it doubles as a convenient jewelry box does nothing to detract from its artistic luster.

This jewelry box, along with a vast assortment of luxury jewelry, is only a mouse-click away from being yours.  Don’t hesitate to bid on this beautiful jewelry auction today.

This gorgeous floral necklace is an original design by SeidenGang. It is crafted of 18K yellow gold and holds 4.25 carats worth of sparkling gems.

Studding the petals of this beautiful floral pendant are 15 round cut white diamonds. In the center is a stunning round cut sky blue topaz (3.95 carats). The pendant hangs on an 18-inch 18K yellow gold chain with a lobster claw closure.

This beautiful necklace comes in a SeidenGang jewelry bag for safe keeping. It has a retail list price of $3,810.00 and is currently up for bid in our online auction at Bidz.com!

The description on this necklace auction reads, “SeidenGang is a unique collection of classical elements, dramatically textured finishes and hand-woven chains created by expert craftsmen. SeidenGang jewelry is always produced in warm, rich 18k gold. Each piece of jewelry is designed to make its’ own statement. SeidenGang, design for the senses, luxury for the soul.”

Good luck, bidders!

I was flipping through some channels a few days ago and happened to pause for a moment on some MTV spot. The show was exploring the life of one of America’s rich little 16-year-old girls (of whom I’d never heard. I’m pretty sure this show was her 15+ minutes of fame).

Not only did daddy buy his little girl a brand new custom 6-door hummer and spend more than $300,000 on a “Sweet 16” birthday extravaganza, he also gave her a blinging $20,000 Jacob & Co watch, studded with diamonds and various other gems. Interestingly enough, her new watch was a cheapy compared to daddy’s $275,000 timepiece!

Though most of us regular folks can’t go out and purchase a $20,000+ watch on a whim, Bidz.com makes it easier for us to own fine timepieces to fit our budget. Every day we offer new options for bidders to choose from and every day you can save a bundle. Take some time to browse through some of our watch auctions today. Happy bidding!

The jewelry box has been a tradition and beloved item for centuries. Sometimes ornate and sometimes plain; sometimes small and sometimes large, the jewelry box is a gift anyone can appreciate.

This small jewelry/trinket box is an original design valued at $125.00 retail. It is dotted by seven round cut yellow citrine gems and an array of lovely, colorful flowers.

The auction states, “This jewelry trinket box exclusively made in fashionable tradition; hand-crafted with incredible detail using genuine gemstones is a sympathy warming and unforgettable gift for any occasion or good for your home collection. Our Jewelry Box collection is saturated with shiny natural precious and semi-precious gemstones, accenting its brilliant gold and enamel plated base metal construction, perfect for stowing away your treasures. Excellent collectible will get attention of every one on any cabinet, table, shelf or dresser. It comes in wonderfully made gift box.”

Bid on this lovely box today. It is a wonderful gift and a beautiful addition to any nightstand.

When researching gemstones you will come across a hardness rating for each particular type of mineral. What does this mean?

As I’ve written before, it’s always best to know the basics of jewelry before making any investments! Here is a brief overview to educate you more on the Mohs Scale, one of the most widely used scales to rank the hardness of gems.

The Mohs Scale of mineral hardness is used to illustrate the scratch resistance of minerals. Minerals are ranked from a 1 to a 10, 10 being the hardest and most scratch-proof. Diamond is ranked as a 10 on the harness scale (and happens to be four times harder than our rank 9: corundum), meaning diamond can scratch anything lower than a 10 and that only diamond can scratch diamond. On the other hand, Talc is ranked 1 on the harness scale and can be smashed up by any other mineral.

Developed in 1812 by German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs, this scale and process of ranking minerals and gems is not the only scale used to rank hardness but is certainly one of the most widely known.

To give you a bit more perspective, a fingernail has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs Scale. That’s why it’s so easy to break up talc (a hardness of 1) with your bare hands!

Lavender and other soft purples make their way into fashion every spring. Whether you’re shopping for new tops, flirty skirts or accessories, you’re bound to run into this springy color.

Esprit has embraced the lavender trend in these gorgeous springtime shades. Valued at $110.00 retail, these Esprit sunglasses have sheer purple lenses and are decorated on the sides with white gems and metallic studs. These shades come with a protective case to keep them scratch-free and completely safe in your purse or car.

The auction reads, “Esprit is a youthful eyewear that provides high quality frames in metals and plastics at lesser prices. Concentration is on detail with newer frames and lightweight trends. Esprit targets a fashionable clientele with shopping sense. This subtle urban look may be what you are looking for.”

This sleek women’s watch by Gerald Genta has a tag price of $11,050.00 and the quality craftsmanship to go along with it. This Swiss-made ladies watch has a scratch-proof sapphire crystal watch face and textured black leather bracelet.

The watch face is studded with 110 round cut white diamonds of VS1 clarity. It is an original design and absolutely beautiful.

The auction reads, “Gerald Genta collection is a provocation. It takes precious metals apart, forges alliances or materials, incorporates grand complications into movements with an avant-garde style. The master watchmaker at the Gerald Genta Manufactory are entranced by the spirit of the brand. They take up every challenge, reinvent and brake with tradition, transcending their art in the service of incredible luxury and boundless creativity… Gerald Genta imposes its own reading of time. People who subscribe to that exception will find something to their liking in that collection. They will be won over by this incredible alchemy of unbridled creativity and Swiss fine luxury watch making tradition.-Gerald Genta Signature.”

Birthstones are a tradition that has been followed for years. Birthstones are therefore a great thing to know when it comes to gift giving. When you give someone a gift that involves their birthstone in one way or another they will appreciate the thought and effort put into the gift. Below are the birthstones by month:

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl/Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal/Tourmaline
November: Yellow Citrine/Topaz
December: Turquoise/Topaz/Tanzanite

No matter what your birthstone (or the birthstone of the person you are shopping for), you are bound to find a great variety of jewelry options to bid on in our online jewelry auction. Happy bidding, shoppers!

This sassy bracelet by Laura Munder is valued at $4,275.00 retail. It is crafted of 18K white gold and holds a total carat weight of 35.00 carats.

The bracelet is studded with 25 fancy cut (bullet shaped, in this case) golden green Peridot gems totaling 35.00 carats. It is 7.25 inches in length and features a sturdy box clasp closure.

The auction reads, “Jewelry designer Laura Munder has spent a lifetime in the jewelry business. Her jewelry’s extravagant use of colorful gemstones, unusual cuts and unique settings have garnered loyalty from serious collectors. Being a long time jewelry collector and jewelry lover herself, Laura relies heavily on her craft and design philosophy to continuously produce fresh, youthful pieces that she would want to collect and wear.”

Check it out and bid today! Good luck!

In the world of gemstones, the most desirable are categorized as semiprecious or precious gemstones. But did you know that there are only four types of stones characterized as “precious”? It’s true. Of all the gemstones mined, collected, sold, traded and valued in the world there are only four valued enough to be considered precious! Amazing, isn’t it?

So which gems made the cut? Those four stones considered to be “precious” are emerald, diamond, ruby and sapphire. These four stones are highly valued worldwide for their hardness and rarity. Of course, diamond is the hardest mineral and though the gem itself is not entirely rare, the gorgeous clear white variety most preferred by jewelry lovers today is certainly difficult to come by.

There are also a few stones out there considered by some to be precious, along with the fab four mentioned above. Some enthusiasts consider both varieties of corundum and precious opal to be precious gems. In general, however, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire make up the precious stone category.

Pieces including these gems are available in our auctions each day, so take some time to click around.