Cartier. This name is probably one of the most highly upheld and highly respected names in jewelry.

This stunning ring is valued at $6,800.00 retail. Made of 925 quality platinum, this features an array of gorgeous gems. The ring holds a purple baguette shaped amethyst stone, a round cut sky blue aquamarine, a cabochon cut violet chalcedony, a golden orange round cut citrine, a reddish-purple pear shaped rhodolite garnet and three round cut white diamonds.

An original Cartier design, this stunning ring holds 2.50 carats worth of precious gems (as mentioned above!). It is a gorgeous accessory to be loved for years and years to come. Bid today to win this stunning piece!

Vera Wang is most widely known for her gorgeous designs in wedding gowns. A favorite designer among the stars, this brilliant woman has recently delved more deeply into the affordability of the regular Jo (or Joann).

Along with her famed wardrobe designs, Vera Wang is a designer of fine jewelry. This gorgeous platinum bracelet is valued at $11,550.00 retail! It is an original Vera Wang design with a lovely fold over catch lock.

This bracelet holds 133 multi-shaped white diamonds of VS1 clarity. The total carat weight of the piece is 2.50 carats. It measures 6.75 inches in length, 6.4mm in width and 3.4mm in height.

Bid today to make this piece a part of your personal collection. Don’t miss your chance to own a Vera Wang for only a fraction of the retail cost!

Ah, marriage. What a wonderful institution! And certainly full of traditions.

One such tradition is the engagement ring, marking the commitment a couple has made for marriage in the (hopefully near) future. Engagement rings are often a large part of the whole wedding and marriage process. When a woman announces that she is engaged, the first thing people want to do is see the ring! Then they want to hear all about the proposal…but that’s another story altogether.

Let’s face it: engagement rings can be very pricey. The traditional engagement ring is a diamond solitaire. If the ring were a simple band the price wouldn’t be such an issue, but once that rock is placed on top the cost can skyrocket!

Luckily for those engagement ring shoppers out there, Bidz.com carries a gorgeous always-changing variety of affordable engagement rings. We carry yellow gold, white gold and platinum rings. We carry traditional diamond solitaire styles as well as more ornate rings and rings with stones other than diamond. There is plenty to bid on, and with a new selection daily you’ll want to check back often.

Congrats on your upcoming nuptials, and good luck bidding!

These lovely earrings by Italian jewelry designer Bvlgari feature a lovely two-tone nature. They are crafted in high quality, solid 950 18K platinum and yellow gold and feature an omega lock—otherwise known as clip-on closure.

The auction description for these earrings reads, “For over a century, Bulgari has been setting the pace for Italian style in jewelry. A forward-looking, creative spirit which never ceases to draw inspiration from the timeless beauty of Greek and Roman art, while giving it a distinctive contemporary touch. Bulgari is pure luxury obtained by means of daring combinations of the finest precious stones, highest quality dazzling diamonds and detailed gold expressions. Each piece is a work of art with its own voice, and can be found in the famous boutiques of Paris, Beverly Hills, Rome and New York. Bulgari, timeless and prestigious, dares you to express yourself in luxury.”

These earrings retail at $2,857.00. They are unique and simple and can be worn with practically anything. Bid on these earrings as a gift for yourself or the woman in your life.

Platinum has gained much popularity as a jewelry metal in the past 15 years—particularly for engagement rings. Platinum has a gorgeous shine and beautiful coloring, similar to that of white gold.

It is used for a variety of purposes, not only for jewelry. Platinum is sometimes used for archival printmaking in photography because it displays a greater range of tones than simple black and white printing methods. It is used in the Clark polargraphic electrode for measuring oxygen tension and as a catalyst in glow plugs in some model engines, among other things.

Platinum is very resistant to wear, tarnish and corrosion. It is a metal more precious and rare than gold, generally valued about twice as highly as gold. In fact, in the 18^th century King Louis XV of France declared it the only metal fit for a king.

This platinum necklace by the Italian Jewelry masters at Bvlgari is certainly a charming and stunning piece. The necklace includes 225 round cut top quality white diamonds of VVS2-VS2 clarity in different sizes. The total carat weight of the necklace is 3.75 carats. It also features a box clasp for easy application.

“Tiffany’s new Blossom jewellery collection features a range of stunning platinum and diamond pieces, confirming the metal’s increasing popularity for use in top-end jewellery.

The range includes pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and a ring which all include exquisite floral motifs of petals and blossoms cast in gleaming platinum, setting off the diamonds to dazzling effect.

“The contemporary designs of Tiffany, with its delicate, yet sophisticated beauty, are admired and desired by style-conscious people of every age and background,” she added.

Platinum jewellery’s increased popularity with A-list Hollywood celebrities was recently borne out by Jennifer Lopez sporting four long platinum and diamond chains for her performance in the Latin music edition of top-rating show American Idol.”
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A famous character in Japanese anime is the Robot Gundham, pictured here rendered in platinum and diamonds.

“The piece of art measures 12.5cm tall and weighs 1.4kg, like the name suggests it is made of platinum and to make it more valuable there is a 0.15 carat diamond located on its head, which gives a final price tag of around $250,000.”
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Platinum Gunham will be making the rounds of the jewelry show circuit, including April’s upcoming BaselWorld 2007 in Switzerland.

Bidz.com concedes that platinum and diamonds compliment each other beautifully, but prefer to offer the combination in the form of jewelry. If you’d like your bling on your fingers or around your wrist instead of marching around on a robot, we have some beautiful platinum possibilities in our online jewelry auction for your perusal.

We are very used to seeing celebrities and movie stars sporting baubles from famous jewelers. Well now you might see your favorite contestants on American Idol flashing some borrowed bling too.

Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks both could be seen sporting some platinum and diamond creations by famed jeweler Kwiat.

Both gals performed in platinum jewelry by Kwiat on last night’s show. Melinda selected a rare platinum and 2.8 carat diamond necklace and a bracelet. Jordin opted for a pair of platinum and 8.7 carat diamond earrings.
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You do not, however, need to be a contestant on American Idol to get your own special bling. Platinum, diamonds, gold and silver are in abundance in our online auction seven days a week. You don’t have to sing for your bling, just shop!

Eight of the leading platinum miners are preparing to launch an enormous mine in South Africa this year. The Bushveld platinum field will see a huge expansion in mines over the next several months.

Developers expect the expansion to increase the mine’s output to nearly 7 million ounces per year. The new mines could make platinum more readily available to the market.

Source: Platinum Today