The Archduke Joseph Diamond

Last week, the Archduke Joseph Diamond was sold for a whopping 20m Swiss francs (that's £13m or $21m!) at Christie's Auction House in Geneva!

An anonymous bidder bought the giant stone, after being lovingly kept by Alfredo Molina, the chairman of a Californian-based jeweller, for several years.

The diamond is thought to be over 400 years old and is named after an Austrian prince who it once belonged to. It originates from the famous Golconda diamond mines in India, where other such treasures such as the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the stunning blue Hope Diamond also came from.

The cushion-cut Archduke Joseph Diamond weighs a staggering 76.02 carats, has Internally Flawless clarity and is graded D in colour - meaning it is regarded as being a 'perfect' diamond and it is one of the most admired diamonds in the World!

We're featuring pieces which contain lots of sparkling diamonds this week, have a look at them:

Three-Tiered Diamond Bangle
The Boxer Ring
Trilliant Diamond Earrings
'Radiance' 8.23ct Diamond Necklace

The Rangers Diamond!

There have been some very exciting times here at The Diamond Studio recently - we have created the world's FIRST diamond that is laser-engraved with a football team crest!

After launching the Spirit of '72 Collection in collaboration with Rangers FC in May 2011, we have had a strong business partnership with the club and have very much enjoyed working with them. The Diamond Studio made valued friends in current and former players such as current Team Captain Lee McCulloch (pictured below with the Diamond) Maurice Edu, Alejandro Bedoya and of course DaMarcus Beasley, who we also have a collection with.
We are also working with a Belgian diamond company, owned by the family of Jeroen Van Den Broeck, who was in the Under 21s team for RFC. As well as continuing to play football in Belgium, Jeroen is also part of the business and we consider him to be a good friend as we have a love of both football and diamonds!
This is why we felt that launching the diamond with Rangers was definitely the natural thing to do!

The diamond is a Round Brilliant cut, 0.36ct in weight, G colour and VS2 clarity, so it was already a stunning stone before it even had the Rangers FC crest on it!
Below you can see how the crest looks on the diamond!

We had Ally McCoist, Rangers FC manager in to see us last week, and he was utterly thrilled with the Rangers Diamond!

Of course, the Rangers Diamond is only the beginning. Any logo or lettering can be laser-engraved onto a diamond and we think that they would provide excellent promotional opportunities for any organisation!
Imagine being the first business of your kind to have its logo on a diamond!
Any diamond of any colour or cut can be engraved, so the possibilities are endless and it is truly something that will last forever.

Black Pearls - PotW 29/10/12!

There is a definite Gothic trend happening in A/W 2012 and since it's Halloween today as well, we're featuring black pearls this week!

Black pearls actually come in a wide range of different hues and colours - from dark blue and green to peacock and even sometimes having lots of different hues!
We absolutely love them and think that they make a stunning addition to any jewellery box! If you love pearls but are looking for something a bit different than the norm, these are definitely the way to go!

Natalie Portman is also a big fan of black pearls, having been seen wearing them for both dressy and casual occasions!




Whether it's earrings, a necklace or a ring you're after, The Diamond Studio are here to help you with all your pearl needs! Whilst we might not have a lot of black pearls on our website just now, many of the pearl pieces we do feature are available in black - just give us a phone, drop us an email or come in and see us if you are looking for something particular and we will do our very best to source it for you!

TechnoMarine Watches

TechnoMarine is a relatively new watch brand, as it was founded in 1997 by French entrepreneur Franck Dubarry. A Geneva based company, TechnoMarine is of French design combined with the best of Swiss technology and caters for both men and women as well as having an extensive unisex range. Renowned for its modern and controversial use of unusual materials, combining plastic and ceramics with diamonds, TechnoMarine watches are fun and creative as well as luxurious, fashionable and sophisticated. This revolutionary brand is already a great success and its popularity is growing rapidly, being found on the wrist of many hollywood stars including David Beckham and Madonna. It is a brand of watch which promotes an adventurous, exciting and fashionable lifestyle, and we think they're fab!

If you're looking for a watch which is a bit different from the usual, run-of-the-mill watch then look no further! TechnoMarine watches are extremely luxurious and quite distinctive from other watches, allowing you to express yourself however you want!
They come in a range of colours and styles, meaning there is something for everyone in their collections!

We are currently offering 25% off all our remaining TechnoMarine watches, and are featuring one of them every day on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
We've already featured our Chronograph Cruise in Blue and our Mini Chrono in Black - tomorrow and Friday there will be a look at our other two and we can guarantee they are just as fantastic!

You'll need to be quick to make sure that you manage to pick one of them up, as we only have four left in stock! And with them being as fabulous as they are, they'll be sure to go quickly! As an official stockist, we are able to source new straps and organise battery replacements and repairs on your TechnoMarine watch, should you need them!
There's never been a better time to treat yourself to a new watch, so why not take advantage of our amazing deal?

Gold, this season's must-have!

Gold is making a comeback in a big way, particularly this season! It's all about black clothes in lace and decadent textures, with gold embellishments for the 'Baroque and Roll' trend - currently taking the fashion world by storm.

Dolce and Gabbana, and Stella McCartney are among those who have embraced this trend and created some fabulous designs we can't get enough of here at The Diamond Studio!
You too can be a part of this fabulous trend, and we have plenty of gold pieces to help you do just that!

Featured below are just some of the fabulous items we have which would be perfect paired up with a lace LBD or some leather trousers!

However, if all the gold items we have in stock don't quite take your fancy, we can have something bespoke made up just for you! This way, you'll know that whatever you get made up is completely unique - no-one else will have it!
Or if you would prefer, we can also get one of our existing pieces made up completely in gold, if you love them but would prefer them in gold!

Another option is to have something made up in silver, but gold-plate it. You can even get one of our existing products, or something you might already own, but would like to give a bit of an update! We can gold plate items for only £10 - a much cheaper alternative to buying something completely in gold, or getting something new made altogether!

Come up and see us if any of the above options interest you!

Product of the Week - 8/10/12!

Our Product of the Week this week is our fantastic new ring/pendant from the Spirit of '72 Collection for Rangers FC!

Made in silver and featuring an array of gorgeous sapphires, our 'Then, Now and Forever' ring can also be transformed into an interesting pendant - giving you two fabulous ways of wearing this piece!

This ring-pendant is a must have for any Rangers fan and signifies the new beginning for both the club and the fans!
The name of this piece 'Then, Now and Forever' signifies that while Rangers may have technically ended, the spirit lives on and the feeling about the club is greater than ever!

We have also just re-signed our contract with Rangers FC, and this ring also signifies our never-ending support for the club!

Celebrate the new era of Rangers with this amazing piece of jewellery, which is sure to attract attention and gain you some envious looks!

Put in your order here!

Freedom Rings

The traditional idea has always been that a man should buy a woman diamonds, but things drastically changed over the last century!

Nowadays, women are no longer dependant on men for anything, so there's no need to wait for a man to buy you diamonds any more - if you want them, why not treat yourself?

An ideal present to yourself would be to have us make a Freedom Ring for you - a ring to be worn on your right hand to show that you are completely happy with who you are, whether you're single or married, it doesn't matter!

Freedom Rings can be made to any design, some symbols for freedom (to give you some inspiration!) include: birds, butterflies, the sea, the sun, the mooon and stars, the sky and the wind.

Come in and see us to discuss your ideas!