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A new collection of gem-spangled footwear has the well "heeled" women of Dubai — and the world over — buzzing with excitement. Inspired by royal women, the collection by UAE-based luxury brand Jada Dubai is headlined by a one-of-a-kind pump adorned with 54 carats of brilliant-cut white diamonds and 416 carats of rose-cut white sapphires set in platinum and 19-karat gold. Check out all the blinged-out styles at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
A pair of genuine "Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers scored by a Tennessee teenager 78 years ago for picking the 10 best movies of 1939 went on sale this week for a whopping $6 million. The iconic slippers, which were worn by Judy Garland during the filming of the beloved musical, have been called “the most famous pair of shoes in the world" and "the Holy Grail of movie memorabilia." Story continues at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
An Australian woman named Anna wore her engagement ring around her neck for 18 months without realizing it. Anna’s boyfriend, Terry, had given her a hand-carved necklace to celebrate their one-year anniversary. Little did she know that hidden in the center of the unique keepsake was a secret compartment containing a diamond engagement ring. Story continues at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Gifted to the Smithsonian in 1977 by legendary jeweler Harry Winston, the "Opal Peacock" brooch showcases a 32-carat black opal sourced from Lightning Ridge, Australia. The cabochon-cut gem, which displays a vivid blue and green play-of-color reminiscent of a peacock's plumage, is considered one of the world's finest examples of October's birthstone. Learn more about opals at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Galveston, Texas, police officer scours beach during wee hours to find engagement ring... and succeeds. Feel-good story at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Women from coast to coast break out their pearls to honor former First Lady Barbara Bush. Story, pics at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Disneyland Paris named the world's most popular place to pop the question. See the Top 10 list at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
What do Vivien Leigh’s necklace from "Gone with the Wind," Elizabeth Taylor’s serpent bracelet in "Cleopatra" and the earrings worn by Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" have in common? They were all created by Eugene Joseff’s design studio under the brand name Joseff of Hollywood. These and other memorable pieces from Joseff's workshop are the subject of tonight's episode of "Strange Inheritance" on the FOX Business Network. More details at our blog... http://nordjew.thejewelerblog.c
A Saskatchewan man was reunited with his long-lost wedding ring after it flew off his finger while driving down a dirt road in a small farming community in the early 1970s. Bill Wilson blamed the loss on a spunky grasshopper that had leaped into the farmer’s work truck and landed on his chest. When he flipped the bug out the window, his ring went with it. Find out how he got it back after so many years... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Priceless gems from the British Crown Jewels were hidden from the Nazis in a biscuit tin and buried underground at Windsor Castle during World War II, a BBC documentary revealed last night. Queen Elizabeth II also reveals her favorite stone in the Imperial State Crown and why wearing the crown could be hazardous to one's health. Story continues at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Intricately carved agate detailing a battle scene is called a Bronze-Age "masterpiece." See it at our blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
A Russian luxury brand famous for its blinged-out, over-the-top iPhones has just introduced a solid gold version of the world's most popular toy — the fidget spinner. Well-heeled fidgeters will be able to purchase Caviar's newest release for 999,000 rubles (about $16,840). More on the fidget spinner phenomenon at our daily blog... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Babe Ruth’s 1927 World Series ring marking his record-breaking season playing for what is universally considered the best baseball team in history fetched $2.1 million at online auction site Lelands on Saturday. The auction house had described the ring, which was put up for bid by actor Charlie Sheen, as “baseball’s true holy grail.” Full story here... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com
Let's celebrate June's official birthstone with a close-up look at one of the most extraordinary natural pearls in the world. It stands two inches tall, weighs 450 carats and is the sibling of the world's most famous blue diamond. Introducing the Hope Pearl. Learn about the Hope reunion that took place in 2005 and other cool facts... http://nordjewelers.thejewelerblog.com