Kate Middleton’s sapphire and diamond earrings from Diana’s collection

On her first royal Christmas, Duchess of Cambridge was spotted wearing a gift from her husband. The diamond and citrine drops were an elite choice for such a grand and religious occasion. But this was not the first time she was spotted wearing jewels given by her husband.

She already wears the sapphire engagement ring presented by Prince William. The ring was once belonged to William’s mother Princess Diana. After wedding Prince William also presented his mother’s sapphire and diamond studs to Kate which she wore for the first time when she attended a tennis match at Wimbledon. The studs were among Diana’s most prized and favorite jewels and she wore them quite frequently before her death.

Princess Kate followed suit by wearing the earrings more often during her trips to Canada and the United States. The fashionista has given a modern touch to the earrings by having them remodeled into hoop earrings.

The earrings hold heirloom sapphire in the center surrounded by diamond rounds in a halo style and are the perfect match with her sapphire engagement ring that has the same design.

Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Catherine loves to carry simple and stylish flair. She has a very classic and trendy wardrobe and knows exactly what she should don for a particular event. This sense of her has made her the most photographed female of England. There is no surprise that the jewels in her collection are adding the substantial quality to her already photogenic fashion forward yet classic style.

Princess Kate’s First Royal Christmas

It was her first royal Christmas and Princess Kate outshined with her pair of diamond drop earrings. She was looking stunningly gorgeous in her imperial magenta frock coat teamed with made-to-measure hat from Jane Corbett and black platform from LK Bennett. But it was her 18k diamond and citrine gold drop earrings probably a Christmas gift from Prince William which added understated charm to her already beaming looks. The dazzling pair of earrings was reportedly cost £ 1,900. Kate was beaming with the diamond shine while going for the church services.

More than three thousand pair of eyes were admiring the 29-year-old Duchess of Cambridge as she walked down to St. Marry Magdalene church to attend the community service on Christmas with her husband and other members of royal family. The Queen, Countess of Wessex, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, the Duke of Cambridge, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice were other members of royal family who attended the church services at Sandringham.

The Queen opted for a lavender wool boucle coat, upon which she pinned a diamond shell brooch with pearl at the center. Zara Phillip, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie were also looking gorgeous and elegant in their ensembles.

During the services everybody prayed for the queen and royal family and this time especially for Prince Phillip who was fitted with a stent to treat the blocked artery on Friday.

Art-deco Inspired Jewelry will Take The Center Stage in 2012

If you have a keen eye on the world of fashion and entertainment, you may have noticed the 1920s trend is back on runways and red carpets.

Many films and television shows have featured the vintage style in dresses and jewelry and the designers in last year have come up with good experimental designs. With celebrity and royalty vintage looks, many are picking it for them.

It is therefore clear that the coming year will be the year of vintage style especially art-deco looks. If you are also conscious about your style senses and wants to be updated about the pretty upcoming then it’s good for you to understand a little about history which will soon become trend.

Whether it is Princess Catherine or Natilia Portman, most of the celebrities were in antique looks. Their engagement rings have been a topic of discussion and they actually became a style statement.

Antique or vintage style is style of old times. Be it Gothic or Art Deco and even retro, all are different forms of antique jewelry from the old world. The coming year would more likely be inspired by the Art Deco style of 1920s when geometric shapes with different colors were in demand. It was a very popular antique style and came into existing as a protest against Art Nouveau style.

The designs of this style are mostly the geometric shapes or flower motifs with colored accent stones. Bold and rich patterns are a specialty of this style. White gold and platinum holding bold center stone with contrast colored or similar accent stones give this style a true vintage designation.

Due to the extensive detailing and designing the style will be a popular trend in the coming year. If you think you’ll be up and ahead with the latest style in the coming year then you must start with picking some art-deco rings to complement your looks. You can also choose cocktail rings, bracelets, earrings and necklace to punctuate your fashion senses.

Iconic Dresses of Princess Diana on Display at Kensington Palace in 2012

Here is good news for royal aficionados. Some of Princess Diana’s famous dresses will be on display early next year at London’s Kensington Palace. The exhibition is a part of $18.8 million renovation of Kensington Place which was her former home. It’s reported that the exhibition entitled ‘Diana’ will display some of her dresses that haven’t been seen in public.

A strapless black silk Emanuel gown which she wore to a charity ball, her first public appearance after engagement will be the main attraction. Other ensembles on display include an ivory silk crepe dinner dress and a fuchsia silk chiffon sari-style gown by Catherine Walker, a black and white sequin cocktail dress by Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany and a black silk shift dress by Versace.

The exhibition will open from March 26 and run until September 2012.

Surely it will be a big hit and people would also like to see some famous jewels from Diana’s collection. Note that Princess Diana’s jewelry collection has some magnificent and antique jewels including the Spencer tiara, the Cambridge lover’s knot tiara, the Swan Lake Suite, the King Faisal of Saudi Arabia Necklace, the wedding band of Welsh Gold and the sapphire engagement ring (now belongs to Kate Middleton).

Engagement rings for Men or Mangagement rings

Have you heard about the fine jewelry engagement rings for men or should I say Man-gagement rings? This is not a new thing in South America and some Northern European countries but is a novel idea in the United States.

These fine jewelry engagement rings are also known as Mangagement rings and the trend of these rings is gaining fame. Even celebrities are catching up with the idea of an engagement ring for man. One of the latest examples of this upcoming trend is Canadian Crooner Michael Buble who is engaged to Argentine actress Luisana Loreley Lopilato de la Torre.

Buble was spotted wearing an engagement ring or it’s better to say he was proudly showing off his white gold engagement band. It is not a sparkling diamond ring but it’s simple and elegant and matching perfectly with Michael’s personality.

Man-gagement rings might be a weird idea for some but many couple thinks dual engagement rings are great thought to show their status as ‘taken’. In fact they are the great way to show the world that you are in relation and value the tradition. After all boys can also have some fun (and jewelry)!

Jennifer Is Selling Her Jewelry – Truth or Rumors

Jennifer Lopez is planning to sell every piece of jewelry that she received from ex-hubby Marc Antony. Some says that it’s true while others are calling it just rumors.

Whatever it is, one thing is definite that Jennifer has a pretty collection of jewels and even her diamond engagement ring is more than double the reported $4 million value.

JLo and Marc have called off their seven years marriage after their relation turned bitter. And now a new flame Casper Smart is there in Lopez’s life. Marc has some serious issues of their twins’ safety and so he doesn’t want them to be driven by Casper who has been arrested for drag racing.

Now that’s a serious issue and Jennifer should give a mindful thought to it. But Jennifer it is not a reason to sell the jewelry. Though we know that you are famous for getting rid of everything from past before moving ahead but there is no cost for memories.

Jennifer had sold her $1.2 million engagement ring from Ben Affleck when they split in 2004 and did the same with Diddy [Sean Combs] and obviously Ojani Noa. Let’s see if history repeats itself.

Tom Cruise treats Katie Holmes to a Buddakan Birthday Feast

Tom cruise took his beautiful bride Katie Holmes to a celebratory feast in New York City on Sunday night. It was Katie’s birthday and Tom knew how to make it a very special one. It was a very romantic evening as the couple were out for some time with their mom and dad hats off for a while. The two were very casual, wearing jeans and warm jackets.

They went to their Manhattan apartments to see how the renovation is coming along but soon returned to their hotel for a quite family dinner. Birthday girl Katie clad in an interesting pantsuit outfit whereas Tom was wearing a warm coat. With daughter Suri they were looking a perfect family. The trio was joined by Katie’s parents for the birthday dinner at upscale Asian restaurant Buddakan.

This was not the first time that Tom planned something special for Katie. Their lovely and romantic life is always in news. Whether it’s Katie’s 5-carats Edwardian engagement ring or their gorgeous wedding bands, Tom had surprised Katie in every way.

After Suri’s birth, both completely focused themselves in her upbringing and keep her wishes in their priority list. Even this Christmas they have a long list of shopping that suri asked for. The list includes a pair of lovely diamond studs. The Ethan Hunt actor never misses a chance to make her lady luck feel special. This time he did it by planning out for dinner in New York City.

Check out the pictures to get the glimpse of Katie’s birthday party:

Britney Spears Engaged to Jason Trawick – Unveiled The Engagement Ring Soon!

Pop princess Britney Spears is again ready to walk down the aisle. This time with her longtime boyfriend and former manager Jason Trawick!

Jason proposed Britney on Thursday with a gorgeous engagement ring. The couple has announced their engagement on Friday. Though they have known each other professionally since 2006, they began dating in 2009.

It was a surprise for Britney and it seems that she is extremely happy with it. According to an insider, Trawick asked for Britney’s hand with a 3 carat round stone engagement ring. The ring is a very traditional pave diamond band. The pop star said that she would soon unveil her engagement bling.

The surprise excited her as she tweeted, "OMG. Last night Jason surprised me with the one gift I've been waiting for. Can't wait to show you! SO SO SO excited!!!! Xxo."

She was previously married to Kevin Federline and Jason Alexander. With Kevin she has two sons: Sean Preston and Jayden James.

Nick Lachey’s Wedding Ring

It was a picture-perfect wedding. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo tied the knot in an intimate gathering on Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island. It was really a fairy tale wedding with a romantic wedding location, two lovebirds, lovely family and friends and the dream wedding bands.

Along with other details of wedding, Nick and Vanessa gave a good serious yet very romantic thought to their wedding bands. The Sing Off host wanted a huskier and thicker style and Vanessa was looking for a ring to match her Asscher-cut diamond engagement ring.

It looks like they got the exact piece of their thoughts. Nick’s platinum band which includes 24 square diamonds is a substantial looking ring fairly complementing his wife’s Asscher-cut diamond platinum band. The ring at the same time is very masculine.

Also a special inscription penned by Nick’s now-wife is inscribed in the ring. Though the couple has not revealed the message but it is reported that it’s a heartfelt message.

Isn’t that so romantic!

What are Natural Color Diamonds?

Natural color diamonds exist in over 300 colors with countless number of hues and nuances. That means you can pick a color of your choice and personality.

Natural color diamonds suit every budget. The price variation depends on the hue, saturation and clarity.

Every natural color diamond is a unique miracle of nature. They were formed in some very rare natural conditions, therefore found in strictly limited areas. The only mine of blue diamond is dried up and the one that produce the largest share of pink diamond has declared to end production in 2018. Similarly, the two rarest natural color diamond, red and green have always been in high demand.

Their rarity, scarcity and exclusivity have made them a perfect treasure for collectors and diamond lovers. The unexpected chameleon and bicolor diamond are other natural color diamonds which have been highly sought after.

Celebrities are fond of color diamonds. Over the last few seasons, natural color diamonds have made their way into many jewelry collections. Victoria Beckham and Portia de Rossi have scintillating pink diamond rings and Jessica Simpson and Cate Blanchett have don champagne diamond jewels for their red carpet looks.

Being exotic and extremely beautiful, they have been proving a long term investment. The value of these natural diamonds has skyrocketed in last 25 years. You can easily judge it by few record breaking sales reports. Sotheby’s in October 2011 sold 6.01 carats blue diamond for $10.1 million. In November 2011, 10.67 carats Silvermist gray diamond estimated at $120K - $$200K sold for $1.19 million.

Why To Choose A Natural Color Diamond?

A diamond is a girl’s best friend. It looks perfectly pretty and ultra-feminine. It is the most valued and sought after amongst of all gemstones. A diamond being the hardest gem conveys the feeling of strong and lasting relation. Its crystalline structure which allows maximum light to pass through it reflects brightness of a relation. And its many colors express the beauty and personality of the wearer.

The natural color diamonds are like white diamonds with different shades and hues. They found in almost all the colors of rainbow. They are excluded from the normal D to Z classification which is a parameter for white diamonds. Over 300 colors of natural diamonds have been identified so far.

Natural color diamonds are rare and the basic evaluation criterion of white diamonds does not apply on them. These fancy diamonds have a colored grading system which follows a range of 27 color hues of spectrum. Their tone and saturation is described by six descriptors namely faint, light, dark, intense, deep and vivid.

Deep blue Hope Diamond and pale pink Darya-I-Nur are the two world famous natural color diamonds. Their intense colors have made them very popular among folks. If this time you are planning to buy a diamond go for a natural color diamond.

Marilyn Monroe’s Diamond Wedding Ring is Set to Hit The Auction

Marilyn Monroe’s diamond wedding ring is set to go up for auction. If you are fantasized for a vintage band of this legendary beauty, you have a chance to own this platinum eternity wedding band studded with 35 baguette-cut diamonds.

As stunning and captivating as Marilyn, this platinum band was given to her by Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio at their wedding on Jan 14, 1954. The marriage was called off in a span of one year. It was reported that DiMaggio even planned to ask Marilyn to remarry him before her suicide by drug overdose. He later claimed her body and arranged her funeral.

Calabasas based company Profiles in History is organizing this auction by the name ‘Icons of Hollywood’ from Dec. 15^th to 17^th this year. This piece of Marilyn memorabilia that is missing one diamond, is estimated to sell for between $300,000 to $500,000 at the auction.

If this classic wedding band isn’t in your budget, there are still plenty of other options available. You can choose from wide vintage styles or can even customize one as per your choice to add that Marilyn Monroe beauty to your flair.

Angelina Jolie’s Insanely Gorgeous Looks

Beauty, wisdom, wealth, fame and a loving family, Angelina Jolie is the one blessed with all.

She is an Oscar Winner actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She is popularly known for her roles in some of the blockbusters like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Changeling and Mr. & Mrs. Smith and for her involvement in international charity projects. She is among the most beautiful women of the world. Her looks are bewitching and this exotic beauty has an elegant style of her own which many like to admire and follow.

Along with her career, she is beautifully managing her family of six children. She gives the complete credit to partner Brad Pitt. The pair is stunning and admiring both onscreen and off-screen. Angelina and Bred had also launched their jewelry line and her collection ‘style of Jolie’ has been gaining a lot of appraisal. In fact she set a new style trend of emerald jewelry on red carpet.

The stunning diva and active socialist, Jolie is now has a new face as a director. Her directorial debut ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey’ is ready to hit the theaters on December 23^rd of this year. The film features the story of a Bosnian woman during the brutal Yugoslavian War of the 1990s. Angelina marked the making of the movie as her ‘greatest experience of life’. She has seen very serious about the promotions of the movie but is quite confident that people will like the subject.

Recently this gorgeous beauty has a photo shoot for Newsweek magazine. The photos clearly state that with every passing day Angelina is becoming more beautiful and sensual. Check out some of her latest looks: http://yeeeah.com/2011/12/06/angelina-jolie-in-newsweek/

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Kristin Cavallari is Re-Engaged!

The former Dancing with the Stars and Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari is on cloud nine as she is re-engaged to Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler. With her engagement her 5.2 carat Asscher cut diamond engagement ring is back and shining brightly on her finger. The ring grabbed a lot of attention when Cutler first proposed her. It was reported that the ring holds a flawless Asscher cut Diamond on an accent diamond band and this gorgeously beautiful affair is worth $125,000. The MTV star was devastated after the breakup in July and returned the ring to Jay.

However, the rumors are that the two were seen together before Halloween. It seems that amid the profusion of rumors the ice is completely melted as Kristin has declared “This time its official..Jay and I are engaged again:)”.

Most Praised Engagement Rings of 2011

2011 has been a year of new trends in celebrity engagement rings. With bold and antique style some celebrity engagement rings have topped the chart of popularity. We have selected the most popular engagement rings of year 2011. The designs of these rings are not just heart capturing, they are spectacular and timeless.

1. Kate Middleton’s Sapphire Ring: One of the most talked engagement rings of year 2011 is Kate Middleton’s antique 18-carat blue sapphire diamond encrusted ring. The show stopper was once belongs to Princess Diana and was given to her by Prince Charles on their engagement. It is reported that Princess Diana chose the ring from Garrard catalogue in eighties and that time it cost £28,000.

   
   

2. Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring: The most expensive engagement ring of year 2011 is Kim Kardashian’s 16.5 carat emerald cut centre diamond ring presented by her the then husband Kris Humphries. Bordered by a pair of 2-carat trapezoid diamonds the ring costs a whopping $2 million.

   

3. Natalie Portman’s eco-friendly ring: Natalie Portman’s engagement ring is another popular design of 2011. This eco-friendly ring is as stunning as Natalie. Her fiancé choreographer Benjamin Millepied carefully designed this ring which holds an antique center diamond encircled with pave diamonds. The diamonds are from a conflict free mine and the metal is recycled platinum. This vintage style engagement ring costs $35,000.

   
   

4. Reese Witherspoon’s engagement ring: A 4-carat Ashoka Diamond engagement ring given to Reese Witherspoon by fiancé Jim Toth, an agent with CAA, is a featured design of 2011. The ring is set on a pave diamond and platinum band and the center stone displays approx 62 cut angles.