The Diamond Studio Daily 1/11/2013

"Who first comes to this world below
In dreary November's fog and snow,
Should prize the topaz amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true."

November Birthstone - Properties of the Topaz
For those who were born in the month of November the Topaz is the traditional birthstone. The November birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Topaz is associated - constancy, loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. The traditional metaphysical properties for the November birthstone Topaz are strength, releasing tension and balancing emotions. The healing properties of the birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to  sanity, asthma, blood disorders, tuberculosis and insomnia. The Topaz is also used to enhance spiritual rejuvenation and feelings of happiness. At The Diamond Studio we can source any colour of Topaz and set it any way you would like, So why not treat a fiend or love one to a birthday surprise with extra special meaning.

Today's Diamond of The Day is the striking "Angola Star" it was unearthed in its namesake country of Angola, after nearly a billion years in the making. Extremely unique in size, shape and character, it is the prize jewel of Diamond in the Rough's impressive collection. The 217.39 carat central natural rough diamond is set in Pave diamonds which accent this historic, conflict-free natural rough diamond, on a 32 inch chain containing 12 additional rough diamonds for a total carat weight of 237.54 carats.

In at number 49 of our Celebrity Engagement Ring countdown is Emma Bunton with this stunning 3 stone engagement ring from her longtime partner Jade Jones. This baby (couldn't resist the reference) has a 3-carat brilliant round cut for a center stone with 1-carat pear shaped stones as a side stone. Estimated cost? Around £60,000.

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Today's diamond of the day is The Amsterdam Diamond, a black diamond weighing 33.74 carats (6.75 g). It's cut to a pear shape and was sold in 2001 for $US352,000, the highest price paid for a black diamond at auction.

• Black diamonds are also called Carbonado. A name coined by Portuguese because of the diamonds resemblance to porous charcoal.

• They are found in the Central Africa and Brazil, with Brazil being the major source.

• The natural colour of a black diamond ranges from black to dark greys.

With celeb power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West getting hitched to the tune of a 15 carat rock we decided to choose our top 50 celebrity engagement rings and give you a daily dose of love. 

50 - In at number 50 its Scarlett Johansson, Romain Dauriac proposed to Scarlett Johansson, not with an enormous, chunky rock, but a delicate Art Deco-designed ring. It features three round-cut diamonds laid vertically to create an eye-catching rectangular shape. Beautiful.

The Real Hustle in The Diamond Studio

Yesterday was great fun for The Diamond Studio as 29 became the filming venue for BBC3 television programme The Real Hustle. The corridors were buzzing with people and excited faces which was great to see.

Presenter Jessica-Jane was first to discover The Diamond Studio as she looked for a mirror in the former spa! And within the hour the stars of the show were glittering with our diamonds and unique jewellery. The cast loved our pieces and as a result our jewellery will now be worn on the show when the next season is aired! It is a great coup for the Studio to be involved with such an exciting high profile show.

New Recruit Polly Parsons looked great in our diamond bangle and cocktail ring.

 

As did New Recruit Jazz Lintott who modelled the stunning spinning 'boxer' ring.

 And Jessica-Jane Clement dazzled in our gorgeous diamond necklace and cocktail ring.

The filming was on all day, so the jewellery was being used until late, and this morning has us wondering if we should get our jewellery checked at the workshop to confirm it's still real? It was The Real Hustle after all....!! But then again, one off pieces are hard to replicate...

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Desire Desiar and The Diamond Studio

The Diamond Studio has made another exciting new friend this week, in the form of Desire Desiar!

Desire Desiar is a luxury custom made eye wear brand, which has proved very popular with celebrities including Soulja Boy and Jason Caesar.

The designer frames are hand assembled and adorned with authentic Swarovski crystals to produce truly unique eye wear. No wonder people in the U.S. are going crazy for them!


The Diamond Studio thinks the glasses are very glamorous, and well worth a look for anyone who truly believes in unique style.

Check them out at http://www.desiredesiar.com/

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