Archive for the ‘Diamonds’ Category
World Diamond Group imposes ban on ‘blood diamonds’ from Zimbabwe
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
U.S.-based Rapaport Diamond Trading Network has banned the trade of ‘blood diamonds’ from two Zimbabwe mines renowned for the killings of workers and enslavement of children.
The global group has promised to publish the names of members knowingly trading in the precious stones from the diamond fields near the eastern city of Mutare.
The Associated Press reported the announcement made this month.
"This is the first time that we've heard of a large… Continue reading
Naomi Campbell admits to knowledge of ‘blood diamond’ gift
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has testified to being given a present of 'blood diamonds' by former Liberian prime minister Charles Taylor. The iconic model admitted she was given a pouch with several small prescious stones after a party hosted by Nelson Mandela in 1997.
"I don't want anything to do with [Charles Taylor]. I care about the protection of my family," Campbell stated at the tribunal. "This is someone that I read… Continue reading
Most expensive footwear, the Eternal Diamond Stilettos, now on sale
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
The most expensive footwear ever designed and made is now on sale in the UK, The Times of India has reported.
The Eternal Diamond Stilettos, a pair of solid gold and sparkly diamond-encrusted shoes is worth £100,000. Five pairs of the sparkly stilettos have been sold. Each pair is adorned with 2,200 diamonds and is o the wish list of celebrities including Cheryl Cole and Paris Hilton.
“Shoes are something women find… Continue reading
Elizabeth Taylor to wear diamond turban at ninth wedding
Friday, August 6th, 2010
Actress Elizabeth Taylor will wear a diamond-encrusted turban, worth £1.88 million, at her ninth wedding later this year, Diamonds.net news has reported.
The Hollywood star, 78, will marry Jason Winters, 49, in front of 200 guests.
The sparkly crown, created partially from platinum, was designed by Keith Holman and is decorated with a 30-carat centre stone and two canary yellow round 40-carat diamonds. The jeweller is also designing the star’s wedding dress… Continue reading
First ever platimum and diamond iPad launched
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
The world’s first ever platinum and diamond iPad has been launched.
The sparkly iPad 64 GB, covered in solid Platinum and set with 173 precious diamonds, weighs an impressive 2,700 grams.
Designer Stuart Hughes is offering the glitzy limited edition for the cool price of £299,995. For technology-lovers, the iPad is the Wi-Fi & 3G, 64GB version.
Only five pieces will be made and set with 85.5 carats of ‘I’F’ Flawless diamonds embedded… Continue reading