Richardson's Jewellery
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Back in 2016, Gwen Stefani musically declared her love for boyfriend and country star Blake Shelton by comparing him to a sapphire in her sweetly smitten confessional, Rare. Now four years later, Shelton has returned the sentiment in a big way by popping the question with a head-turning diamond ring. We've got all the details at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

By the slimmest of margins, the 7,801-diamond Divine ring recently captured a Guinness World Record for the most diamonds set in a single ring, overtaking the 7,777-diamond Lotus Temple Ring, which held the honor for 14 months. We have all the design details at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

The men and women of the New York City Fire Department are known for their harrowing rescues, world-class heroics and bravery. This time, instead of saving New Yorkers from a burning building, the firefighters were tasked with pulling a pair of precious rings from the darkness of a dirty utility grate. Story continues here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Can diamond filtration improve the taste of the world's finest vodka? Check out our blog for the surprising answer... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

"Bachelorette" Clare Crawley sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted by the paparazzi wearing a diamond ring in her hometown of Sacramento, CA, this past week only days after the airing of the Season 16 premiere. But the four-time contestant put the rumors to rest in an Instagram post that explained the ring was a symbol of self-love. Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

The Miami Hurricanes finally unveiled the 2020 edition of their famous "turnover chain" during the team's victory against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday. Cornerback Al Blades Jr. got to wear the massive, gem-encrusted Florida-shaped pendant after picking off a pass late in the second quarter. The pendant sparkles with 4,000 sapphires and the Cuban chain weighs 2 kilograms. Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

The Natural Diamond Council's "For Moments Like No Other" campaign made its worldwide debut during the first-ever virtual Emmy Awards on Sunday night. Starring Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas, the 30-second spot emphasized how diamonds are not solely the purview of romantic interests or formal occasions. They are meant to celebrate every type of meaningful connection. Story continues here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Queen Elizabeth II is wearing a spectacular sapphire ensemble in an official portrait released by the Government of Canada. The 94-year-old monarch, who was separately proclaimed the Queen of Canada when she ascended to the British throne in 1953, is bedecked in a famous series of pieces called The King George VI Victorian Suite. We have all the details at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Located in North Carolina's Cabarrus County, the Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. It was 1799 when a young Conrad Reed scooped up an unusual yellow rock near his family's farm at Little Meadow Creek. For three years, the glittery 17-pound oddity served as a doorstop at the Reed house. Three years later, the Reed's property would become the epicenter of America's first gold rush. Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Featuring 36 cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires totaling 195 carats, the spectacular "Hall Sapphire Necklace" is the next stop on our virtual tour of the Smithsonians National Gem Collection. We've got all the details here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Something new and different for the season! Picture you special person wearing either of these magnificent neck pieces! Stop by and see all the new items that continue to arrive! Remember, Lay-A-Way for Christmas is only 10% down!

Two stunning new diamond rings just arrived! Imagine the Tiera style as a wedding band next to your engagement ring! Diamond right hand rings are trending for this season!

Carbon-rich exoplanets in distant solar systems may be made of diamonds and quartz, according to a new study published in "The Planetary Science Journal." Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

In an unprecedented move for a diamond of this importance and value, Sotheby's Hong Kong will place on the auction block an oval-cut, 102.39-carat, D-flawless diamond without reserve. In auction parlance, that means the highest bid will be the winning bid, regardless of the amount or the intrinsic value of the stone itself. We've got all the details at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Introducing LOX earring backs! Locking earring backs that are simple to put on and off Stop in and ask for a demonstration! Available in silver tone, gold tone or rose tone Package of 2 pairs @ $18.00... Can be used on ALL types of post earrings See more

A coin believed to be the first silver dollar ever struck by the U.S. Mint in 1794 is expected to sell for $10 million or more when it hits the auction block in Las Vegas on October 8. Read the full story about the "Flowing Hair Silver Dollar" at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

The Kansas City Chiefs received their spectacular Super Bowl rings in a special ceremony on September 1, but did you know that on the same day MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes got his ring, he gave one, as well? Romantic proposal story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Rio Tinto recently unveiled the six "hero" diamonds from its 2020 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, a collection of the rarest diamonds from a years worth of production at the Argyle mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia. Close-up hero pics and much more at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

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The Kansas City Chiefs received their championship rings on Tuesday during a socially distanced private celebration at Arrowhead Stadium. Each Super Bowl ring features 255 diamonds and 36 rubies for a total gem carat weight of 10.85 carats. We outline all the symbolic design elements at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

The name sapphire comes from the Latin sapphirus and Greek sappheiros, meaning blue stone, though those words may have originally referred to lapis lazuli. Some believe it originated from the Sanskrit word sanipriya which meant dear to Saturn. Although sapphire typically refers to the rich, blue gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, this royal gemstone occurs in a rainbow of hues. Sapphires come in every color except red, which instead earn the classification of rubies. Sapphire gemstones symbolize loyalty, nobility, sincerity, and integrity.

In honor of September's official birthstone, we're revisiting a magnificent 392-carat blue sapphire that smashed an auction record when it sold for $17.3 million at Christie's Geneva in 2014. Learn more about the "Blue Belle of Asia" at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

As the worlds leading diamond producer, Russia's Alrosa Group gets to see a lot of rough stones from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Today we chronicle the most exceptional diamond oddities posted to the company's Instagram page. Story continues here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

The Leteng mine in the tiny southern African kingdom of Lesotho has produced another colossal gem-quality diamond. The 442-carat, Type IIa stone could be worth as much as $18 million. Get the full story at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

New Italgem Steel product has arrived! Mens Bead Bracelets, long chains, pendants and unisex huggie earrings! Stop in and check out what's new.

Israeli teenagers unearthed a hoard of 425 ancient gold coins while volunteering at an archeological site during their summer vacations. The two youths were helping the Israel Antiquities Authority with an excavation in the central part of the country when they noticed something shimmering in the ground. Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Actress Gal Gadot gets to wear the 128.54-carat "Tiffany Diamond" in the soon-to-be-released big screen adaption of Agatha Christie's "Death on the Nile." During its storied 143-year history, the cushion-cut yellow diamond has been worn by only four women. We'll tell you who they are at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Sometimes good fortune comes down to being in the right place at the right time. It's called "serendipity" and that's the name Dr. Mindy Pomtree gave to the 6.39-carat, gem-quality diamond she plucked from the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, AR. Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Hustling to meet a billionaire's December 31 deadline, Israeli luxury brand Yvel has assembled a team of 25 jewelers and diamond setters to fabricate a COVID-19 protective mask decorated with 3,608 black and white diamonds. Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Officials at Aussie mining company IBDH were surprised to learn that many of its signature "Ellendale" fancy yellow diamonds are displaying an extremely rare purple fluorescence when placed under ultraviolet light. More on this strange phenomenon at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Todays virtual tour of the Smithsonian's National Gem Gallery in Washington, DC, takes you right to the case where the 67.89-carat champagne-colored "Victoria-Transvaal Diamond" is featured in a stunning necklace and positioned alongside many other famous colored diamonds. Join the tour here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Conor McGregor, one of the most feared mixed martial artists in UFC history, revealed his sensitive side Saturday when he and his longtime girlfriend, Dee Devlin, announced their engagement on McGregor's Instagram page. McGregor and Devlin are seen smiling ear-to-ear as the bride-to-be rests her left hand on her right shoulder so her new emerald-cut diamond ring can share the spotlight. See the full story here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

A young Long Island man got the best birthday gift he could have ever asked for when a thumbprint locket containing his brother's ashes was returned to him by a Good Samaritan with a metal detector. Feel-good story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Gemstone lovers rejoiced in the summer of 2016 when two leading jewelry-industry associations recognized spinel as an official birthstone for August. Best known for its vivid red color but also available in brilliant shades of pink, purple, green and blue spinel has been called "the great imposter" because of the prevalence of "regal rubies" that were later reclassified as spinel. Learn more about spinel at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Heather Rae Young told her 932,000 Instagram followers that she is "absolutely obsessed" with her new 8.08-carat emerald-cut diamond and that she can't stop staring at it. The 32-year-old former model and "Selling Sunset" reality TV star received the gorgeous ring during a romantic beachfront proposal orchestrated by Tarek El Moussa, who is best known for his hit HGTV show, "Flip or Flop." See the full story our blog... http://richardsonsjeweller.ca

Though peridot is widely recognized by its brilliant lime green glow, the origin of this gemstones name is unclear. Most scholars agree that the word peridot is derived from the Arabic faridat, which means gem; however, some believe its rooted in the Greek word peridona, meaning giving plenty. Perhaps thats why peridot was, according to lore, associated with prosperity and good fortune. Peridot is the rare gem-quality variety of the common mineral olivine, which form...s deep inside the Earths mantle and is brought to the surface by volcanoes. In Hawaii, peridot once symbolized the tears of Pele, the volcano goddess of fire who controls the flow of lava. Rarely, peridot is also found inside meteorites. Peridots signature green color comes from the composition of the mineral itselfrather than from trace impurities, as with many gemstones. Thats why this is one of few gemstones that only comes in one color, though shades may vary from yellowish-green to olive to brownish-green, depending on how much iron is present. Though it is known as the Evening Emerald because of its sparkling green hue, peridot looks good any time of day. Most of the worlds peridot supply comes from the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. Other sources are China, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Africa. Peridot only measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. So, while the raw crystal is prone to cracking during cutting, the finished gemstones are robust and easy to wear.

Here's a birthstone riddle for the month of August: What do the world's largest faceted peridot and the Brooklyn Bridge have in common? Take your best guess and then check your answer at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

The emerald-and-diamond engagement ring that billionaire business tycoon Howard Hughes gave to Hollywood legend Katherine Hepburn in 1938 was recently purchased for $108,000 at Los Angeles auction house Profiles in History. The anonymous buyer's winning bid exceeded the presale high estimate by $78,000. Story continues at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

In a move that promises to fundamentally change the way diamonds are graded for clarity, the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has joined forces with tech giant IBM to add artificial intelligence (AI) to the process. We've got the full story at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

This past Thursday, songstress Demi Lovato thrilled her 88.9 million Instagram followers with romantic pics of her Malibu engagement to actor Max Ehrich, who proposed with a massive emerald-cut diamond ring. We've got the full story at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

A 115.83-carat pear-shaped diamond is the star of Christie's upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. The F-color, VVS1 gem dangles from a majestic 19-inch platinum necklace that is completely encircled by 51 pear-shaped diamonds. This headliner is expected to fetch between $5 million and $7 million when the hammer comes down on July 29. Complete story with more auction favorites at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Thinking of POPPING THE QUESTION? Come see our selection of Engagement Rings Remember, we also custom create so that you may offer the perfect unique proposal!

Princess Beatrice, the newest Royal Family bride, bucked nearly 100 years of tradition by choosing an ornate platinum-and-diamond wedding band instead of a simple band of Welsh gold. Check out the full story here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Princess Beatrice wore a very special diamond tiara as she exchanged wedding vows with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi during an understated, private ceremony at The Royal Chapel of All Saints on Friday. Famously known as the Queen Mary Fringe Tiara, the headdress is the same one worn by Beatrice's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, on her wedding day in 1947. We got all the details at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Six custom-cut rubies and an equal number of custom-cut sapphires make up the swooping "DC" logo on the 2019 championship rings of the WNBA's Washington Mystics. The innovative and symbolic 10-karat gold rings shimmer with 120 diamonds, 35 rubies and 23 sapphires for a combined gemstone weight of 9 carats. We've got all the details here... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Music Friday: Alexander Hamilton sees himself as a "diamond in the rough" in "My Shot," the rousing Act 1 hit from Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster Broadway show. Miranda famously portrays the 19-year-old founding father in a musical about young revolutionaries and their determination to rise up against the British. "Hamilton" on Broadway has grossed more than a half billion dollars. Story and audio clip at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca

Two-time Olympian Sam Mikulak recently popped the question to his TV host girlfriend, Mia Atkins, with a dazzling pear-shaped diamond engagement ring. We've got the romantic story and more pics at our blog... http://richardsonsjewellery.ca