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I’ve blogged several times on the beauty of diamond studs. The simplistic elegance; the timeless fashion of diamond studs is certainly something to admire.

Traditionally, diamond studs feature sparkling white diamonds set in white gold, yellow gold or maybe platinum settings. These funky blue diamond studs bring a new meaning to diamond studs! They aren’t exactly the traditional, classic earrings we think of when shopping for diamond studs, but they do have a refreshing and exciting twist to them.

These studs feature two round cut fancy blue enhanced diamonds, each at 1.00 carat (a total of 2.00 carats for the pair). They are set in 14K white gold settings and have a retail value of $4,349.00.

Check them out in our online auction today and make your bid. Good luck!

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!

Ah, spring. What a wonderful time of year! With flowers blooming, trees blossoming and birds singing (and tax day nearly behind us) you can’t help but feel a bit of relief and want to sit back and relax!

One great way to usher in spring is through your jewelry. Set aside some of your heavier, darker pieces—like chain necklaces—and bring out some bright and vibrant pieces.

Take, for instance, this lovely piece by Giorgio Visconti. This is an absolutely springy pendant, showing off two lovely modern flowers. One flower is comprised of three pear shaped purple amethyst stones, while the other shines with three pear shaped yellow citrine gems.

The total carat weight of this necklace is 11.50 carats. The pendant is crafted of 18K white gold and hangs on a 16-inch double chain, also made of white gold. It is valued at $3,380.00 retail and is a piece you will love for years to come. Bid today!

Amethyst is a beautiful stone, available in a variety of purple shades. The stone is and has been popular for decades. It is a symbol of wisdom, strength and confidence—coveted and only worn in past times by royalty and the very wealthy.

This gorgeous ring is crafted of 14K white gold and holds 18.18 carats worth of gorgeous amethyst gems and sparkling diamonds. The central stone is a 14.52 carat checkerboard cut purple amethyst. This stone is surrounded by 14 pear shaped amethyst stones and 170 round cut white diamonds.

The ring is a size US-5.75/EU-11.24. It is an original design and a beautiful accessory.

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!

Your first question is probably, “What exactly is spinel?”

Spinel is a beautiful stone which has a similar chemical makeup to rubies and can be found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand. Spinel can be found in red, blue, mauve, green, brown and black varieties. In fact, the red spinels are referred to as spinel-rubies and were often confused with real rubies in ancient times.

At first glance one may assume these lovely earrings are made of emeralds, but they are actually made of golden green rectangular cut spinels. Made of 14K white gold, these earrings each feature three spinels and are topped off by one round cut white diamond.

The total carat weight of these earrings is 4.22 carats. They have a post earring lock and are 5mm wide by 31 mm long. Bid on these gorgeous earrings, valued at $1,789.00 retail, to add them to your collection today! Good luck!

This beautiful cuff bracelet, valued at $12,489.00 retail, holds a total carat weight of 26.65 carats. It is a gorgeous piece of jewelry and made of 14K white gold. The bracelet features a box clasp closure for easy application.

Though the piece is dotted with 10 round cut white diamonds, the bulk of the gems are round cut green diopside. In fact there are 222 of them!

So what is diopside? It is a mineral. The stone can be found in a variety of beautiful colors, including clear, white, blues, greens, yellows and browns. It comes in both transparent and translucent varieties. It’s name is derived from the Greek dis, “twise”, and opse, “face” referring to the two ways of distinguishing the cleavage.

This beautiful cuff bracelet is 12mm wide, 4mm high and 7 inches in length. Bid today to add this piece to your collection.

This lovely ladies band is made of 18K white gold. It is crafted to perfection by the master jewelers at Van Cleef & Arpels. This ring is a size US 5.5/EU 10.58, but can be sized to fit your needs. Van Cleef & Arpels rings and luxury jewelry are a French favorite and taking a stand now in the US.

The auction states, “Defined by prestige and luxury, “Van Cleef & Arpels” designs introduces a never before seen take on jewelry design. “Van Cleef & Arpels” sets the standard of high quality, using only hand picked precious stones, highest quality dazzling diamonds and the most desired of precious metals. Each piece is a unique work of art serving as a substitute for the fragile miracles of nature.

“Only “Van Cleef & Arpels” can capture and preserve a crisp snowflake in the form of finely crafted jewelry. Each piece is prepared by the hands of a master jeweler, with careful precision and skilled craftsmanship. “Van Cleef & Arpels” designs can be found in the famous boutiques of Paris, Beverly Hills, and New York.”

Sometimes people will try to sell you a ruby ring with some dinky little dot of purple-red coloring in the center of a simple band. Personally, that description does not a ruby ring make!

This, however, is a true ruby ring. This is the ultimate ruby ring; the mother of all ruby rings! It’s a cocktail ring meant to be adored and gazed at by all who pass—and it’s meant to be on your finger.

With a band of 14K white gold, this ring is already on the right path. Next throw on 17.43 carats worth of gorgeous gemstones. This baby has my attention!

The ring holds 84 white round cut diamonds surrounding a single 14.65 carat oval cut ruby center. The central ruby is accented by 8 smaller pear cut rubies, all a stunning purple-red color.

The ring is valued at $6,319.00 retail so don’t miss your chance to bid now! Good luck!

Whenever you see the stars all gussied up on the red carpet, everything about them is perfect. Their attire is not only fabulous, one-of-a-kind, designer, etc.—it is also custom made to fit like a glove and therefore looks amazing. And when it comes to jewelry, the stars don’t mess around. They go for simple and elegant pieces to accessorize and to accompany their overall look.

This necklace is certainly red carpet approved. The piece is crafted of 14K white gold and carries a total carat weight of 43.60 carats. This necklace shines with all the strength of the 768 white round cut diamonds and 491 round cut purple-red rubies it carries.

The piece is 3.5mm wide, 16.5 inches in length and 11.5 inches in height and has a box clasp closure. Take a look and bid on this gorgeous piece.