Diamonds
Beyoncé Wears a Thong Cutout Dress and Link Necklace For New Tiffany & Co. Ads
Following the release of her critically acclaimed “Renaissance” album, Beyoncé is back in the spotlight with a new campaign for Tiffany & Co. Celebrating individuality and self-acceptance, the “Lose Yourself in Love” ads find Beyoncé modelling the brand’s most iconic pieces, including a Tiffany HardWear necklace, created specifically for the shoot, that took over 40 hours to assemble and boasts 18k gold links. Photographed by Mason Poole and styled by Marni Senofonte and Patti Wilson, Beyoncé wears standout pieces like a black gown with thong-shaped hip cutouts, as well as a plunging black corset with matching pants. “I am honored to continue the partnership with Tiffany and Co. and to explore even deeper how beautiful our connections are, when we tr...
How to Pick Your Perfect Engagement Ring, According to a Gemologist
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When buying a wedding or engagement ring, some of us will instantly think about what it should look like — from the size and type of diamond or gemstone to the band and general aesthetic. But Taylor & Hart‘s creative director, Jason D’Heureux, told POPSUGAR that brides should consider how the ring fits into your lifestyle and complements the personality of you and your partner. Taylor & Hart offers free appointments — that you can book online — where you visit the showroom, go through the entire ring-design process, and then can change your mind without ...
Beyoncé Wears a Historic 128.54 Carat Diamond for the “About Love” Film by Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co.‘s new campaign “About Love” celebrates one of the greatest modern love stories between JAY-Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. As a collaboration between the Carters and Tiffany & Co., About Love features Beyoncé wearing a historic 128.54 carat Tiffany yellow diamond with a ’60s-inspired Givenchy gown that references Audrey Hepburn’s character in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). The Carters also pose in front of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s never-before-seen “Equals Pi” (1982) painting for the couple’s first campaign together — and a new creative vision for the jewellery brand. “Beyoncé and JAY-Z are the epitome of the modern love story,” Tiffany & Co.’s executive vice president Alexandre Arnault said...
Beyoncé Wears a Historic 128.54 Carat Tiffany Diamond in Front of a Rare Basquiat Painting
Tiffany & Co.‘s new campaign “About Love” celebrates one of the greatest modern love stories between JAY-Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. As a collaboration between the Carters and Tiffany & Co., About Love features Beyoncé wearing a historic 128.54 carat Tiffany yellow diamond with a ’60s-inspired black gown that references Audrey Hepburn’s character in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). The Carters also pose in front of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s never-before-seen “Equals Pi” (1982) painting for the couple’s first campaign together — and a new creative vision for the jewellery brand. “Beyoncé and JAY-Z are the epitome of the modern love story,” Tiffany & Co.’s executive vice president Alexandre Arnault said in...
South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds
The South African government says that stones found in a village last month are not diamonds but quartz. A cattle herder first uncovered the stones in KwaZulu-Natal province. It prompted thousands to rush to KwaHlathi village, more than 300km (186 miles) south-east of Johannesburg. But after conducting tests, officials have said the stones are quartz crystals, which are far less valuable. After feldspar, quartz is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust. “The tests conducted conclusively revealed that the stones discovered in the area are not diamonds,” a local government statement reportedly said. The rush occurred in one of South Africa’s poorest regions. The country – which already suffers from high levels of economic inequality – has seen a surge in joblessness amid the ongoing ...
Pandora Launches a Stunning New Collection of Affordable Lab-Created Diamonds
Pandora Brilliance is the jewellery brand’s first sustainable lab-created diamond collection and its first carbon-neutral product. The stunning new offering marks Pandora’s commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2025, with the aim of only using 100-percent recycled gold and silver by that date, as the brand currently uses manmade stones in 99 percent of its jewellery. Pandora Brilliance collection includes expertly crafted, manmade 0.15- to 1-carat round diamond rings, bracelets, bangles, necklaces and earrings. Available at a more affordable price point of £250-£1,290, each Pandora Brilliance diamond is set in 14k solid yellow gold, 14k solid white gold, and sterling silver. “Pandora continues its quest to make incredible jewellery available for more people and today I...
