Diamond Diva Dish

Happy New Year, All! In celebration of the blank slate ahead, to be filled with many new and exciting possibilities, Diamond Diva Dish has yet another exciting Sweepstakes for you to enter!

Diamond Harmony has generously offered a stunning piece of jewelry as the prize.

One lucky winner will receive a beautifully gift wrapped 14K 1/4CTW (37 diamonds in a pave setting!) Diamond Dangle Heart Pendant!

It’s a stunning piece! What are you waiting for? The Diamond Diva Dish Sweepstakes is free to enter, so do so now!

Good luck to All!

Are you like myself, a prolific writer who enjoys maintaining a journal, and are always in search of the perfect pen? Do you view each page like a blank slate waiting to be filled with ideas, thoughts, and memories to commit to paper and later synthesized into a perfect whole?

I journal religiously and fill many a Moleskine journal within a year. I’ve tried most pens on the market, those which are within the range of my finances. I recently came across a pen which does not meet with the latter criterion, but it’s so classy and diamond studded, I had to share!

The Montblanc Bohème in either Royal, or Royal Black and White is adorned with 1,430 brilliant cut diamonds, 18K white gold rings, an 18K clip which is set with a paramount cut diamond, a retractable platinum-plated 18K gold nib, 18K white gold barrel, and the Montblac star which is crafted of 19 diamonds.

This fountain pen definitely has all the “write stuff”, but for $150,000, I believe I’d choose myriad other items. Maybe the brilliance of a diamond tower bling ring on my finger, the glint of which I can glimpse while I pen my prose with something less pricey!

Add touch of whimsy to your wardrobe with this Zissou and Spike graphic t-shirt! Made of comfy cotton, it’s available in either black (my personal favorite!) or chocolate brown, and states Diamonds And A Dog Are A Girls Best Friend. The t-shirt pays homage to two of life’s pleasures – one which adds sparkle to our lives, the other the element of faithful companionship – diamonds and dogs! As an added plus, a portion of the proceeds from these t-shirts will be donated to the Best Friends Animal Society, a non profit organization devoted to caring for homeless animals.

Let me introduce you to a few of my best friends – a pair of Diamond Hoop Earrings in white gold, a pair of the perennially popular Diamond Stud Earrings, an absolutely gorgeous Diamond Solitaire Pendant, and a Diamond Tennis Bracelet. These are the friendships to covet – those which are enduring and well worth the investment!

Pssst! Time is running out! Don’t forget to enter to win a fabulous Diamond Journey Pendant. Good luck!

The holiday season is always a kaleidoscope of color — the colorful decorations, dishes, and characters! This color saturation has left me in favor of some simple, but elegant black and white.

Appearing at Movies Rock, a celebration of music in film, Charlize Theron’s Jonathan Saunders dress is the perfect antidote to neutralize color overload! Opposites attract to create an unfettered, cool, crisp and classic look in this refreshing black and white (with just the slightest hint of a green stripe) number.

Charlize further enhances the elegance of black and white by choosing to accessorize with black and white diamond bracelets. Black diamonds, more porous than other varieties of diamonds, are found mostly in regions of Brazil, and central Africa. Alternately referred to as carbonato (“burned”, or “carbonized”) diamonds, it is humorous to note that many speculate an extraterrestrial link to these diamonds, given that they contain elements of nitrogen and hydrogen, hence speculation that the diamonds originate in the cosmos, ultimately manifesting on earth within meteorites, billions of years ago!

Whatever the origin of these ebony gems, one thing is for sure – set alongside their icy white counterparts, they are a study in opposites which compliment one another beautifully. Additionally, they are highly fashionable.

Here’s a trio of my absolute favorite Black Diamond Bracelets:

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White Gold Black Diamond Bracelet with alternating white diamonds.

White Gold Black Diamond Bracelet with another pattern variation for further visual interest.

White Gold Black and White Diamond Bracelet with a most unusual configuration of diamonds.

Worn singularly, or layered, these would be ideal with your little black dress, a pair of black pants and white cashmere sweater, or a white strapless linen dress with black belt and sandals in summer. It’s a fresh, exciting and oh-so-fashionable combo to add to your jewelry collection!

Check out the full selection of black and white diamond bling!

We know that not all diamonds are created equally. There is much to learn by way of jewelry education in preparation for the purchase of a coveted and valuable stone – not your A,B,Cs but, the Four Cs which include color, clarity, cut and carat.

The sparkle we know, and love so much, which we associate with diamonds (hence the oft used term sparkler!), is very much contingent upon the cut of the diamond. These facets, when in proper proportion, reflect the light in prismatic fashion, to the eye. There are many cuts/shapes from which to choose, all relative to personal preference.

I’ve recently learned of a new cut – one might say a cut above, or a cut from above on which is inscribed the Ten Commandments! Visible with the use of a magnifying glass, the original Ten Commandments are inscribed on the table facet of the diamond.

This tablet shaped cut is also available on sapphires, in either Catholic, Protestant, or Jewish versions.

For the Diamond Diva who appreciates the Divine.

Would the allure of diamonds and gold inspire you to take your culinary creations to new heights? To spend time in the kitchen producing something befitting to the pot in which it was cooked?

If you are coupled with the type of man for whom romantic gestures are a foreign notion, the type who, when your anniversary, birthday, the holiday season or Valentine’s Day rolls around, insists on gifting you with a blender, vacuum cleaner or other small household appliance as opposed to the diamond anniversary band , diamond bracelet , diamond stud earrings or a lovely and symbolic Diamond Circle of Love Necklace, then take heart – behavior, even of this type, can be modified!

Tell your partner that in lieu of any of the above mentioned and likely broadly hinted for items, you’ll resign yourself to an item of the domestic variety – a saucepan studded with in excess of 200 diamonds, and embellished with gold handles and a gold logo totaling almost one kilogram of solid yellow gold.

Made by Fissler, the German company renowned for its quality cookware, you can stir your pot in style while admiring the accompanying rootwood jewelry box and certification as to the exclusivity and quality of your new culinary acquisition. Available via special order from (where else?) Harrod’s in London. With a price exceeding $205,000 USD, don’t you think your partner would agree that a piece of jewelry would have been a better idea? Maybe an extreme example, but perhaps a great way to get your message across!

While you’re working on this “recipe for success”, be sure to enter the sweepstakes via Diamond Harmony. This months prize is a Diamond Journey Pendant!

Are you having a bad hair day? Are your tresses making waves contrary to the couture you’re trying to achieve? Curtail those curls with a limited edition diamond studded hair straightener! Made of 18K white and yellow gold, and studded with six Dutch Crown Rose Cut diamonds, it’s a beauty tool with bling that comes nestled in an Italian leather pouch. The slimline design makes it easy to take along on your travels.

It may look like a mere trinket, but don’t forget, it is utilitarian, too! For the Diamond Diva who has everything, pick this one up at Selfridges on Oxford Street in London for $19,600.00 USD.

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Further to all things diamond stud(ded), don’t miss out on your chance to enter the sweepstakes draw for a pair of Diamond Stud Earrings via Diamond Harmony!

For those of us who are passionate about jewelry, it’s not only about collecting and wearing it, but also about finding ways to store it and in some cases, not only to do the latter in the way most conducive to being orderly, but also, in a creative way. Some of us like to extend our pleasure by displaying favorite pieces . These are, afterall, collectibles on many levels.

Consider purchasing a shadow box frame in which to create a vignette with some of your most treasured pieces. These could be estate, heirloom, or those which hold special meaning.

Contained, orderly, though on view as art objects – a photograph, rings , some beautiful earrings , brought together in a still life of sorts.

Breathe new life into flea market collectibles by “re-purposing” a vintage cigarette tin to hold jewelry items such as necklaces , bracelets , etc.

Laboratory glass protects and contains your jewelry items, making for easy identification as well as fitting nicely into a drawer. The smaller size is perfect for storing stud earrings , while the medium to large house rings, or necklaces. Note the diamond initial pendants of which I am so fond!

Wear it, care for it, and get your mileage out of it by incorporating some dazzle into your décor !

Weighing in at a hefty 84.37 carats, this white, brilliant-cut D-color, flawless diamond has sold at auction by Sotheby’s. The price — $16.2 million dollars. The proud new owner – founder of the Guess clothing company, George Marciano.

The white diamond, part of Sotheby’s “Magnificent Jewels” sale, is a well-travelled stone, having been shown in Hong Kong, Paris, New York, Rome, Los Angeles, London, Dubai and Bahrai. It is said to be the “most beautiful, magnificent and unique stone” ever witnessed by David Bennett, the auction house’s chairman of jewelry for over 32 years.

Imagine how thrilling it must have been for Mrs. Marciano to receive such a brilliant bauble! Quite the conversation piece, indeed, though I’m sure it will be relegated to the safe deposit box while the rest of us mere mortals can still enjoy stepping out in our diamond earrings, bracelets, diamond pendants and rings!

They say “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Sage advice, indeed, but think of the benefits to one’s emotional well-being to be able to compute using this gold-plated MacBook Pro with a diamond encrusted (2 carat total weight in diamonds — H/I in color and SI1-2 in clarity) Apple logo!

The MacBook Pro comes with a one-year warranty on the hardware, plating, and custom painted keyboard/track pad. The exterior finish is polished 24kt and the interior is satin 24kt gold. Among it’s attributes, this pomme with polish is thin (one inch) and light in weight (the 17” version weighs in at only 6.8 pounds).

If you’d like to take a byte out of this one, it’s available for purchase online via Power Max for $8,999.00