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September 16, 2024

Fascinating new data reveals the most desirable engagement rings in Northampton, England: Emerald crowned #1

New research discovers the most popular engagement ring styles in Northampton. The research, conducted by jewellery experts Ramsdens Jewellery, examined online search data for a list of key terms relating to engagement rings in Northampton.
This included the stone and cut, such as diamond and princess cut. Those with the highest average monthly search volume between July 2023 and June 2024 have been named the most popular in Northampton.
The most desirable gemstones in Northampton
In first place are emerald engagement rings. Recognisable for their bright, vivid shade of green, emeralds represent growth and new beginnings associated with marriage. They’re also one of the rarest gemstones in the world and are often more expensive than diamonds.
Sapphire engagement takes the silver medal. Despite coming in a range of colours – including, but not limited to, pink, green, and yellow – sapphires are typically a striking shade of royal blue. The gemstone symbolises the faith and loyalty that creates a long-lasting marriage.
Diamond engagement rings come in third place. Classic and elegant, diamonds have been a popular engagement gemstone since the mid-1900s. Due to their reputation as the toughest natural mineral on earth, diamond engagement rings represent an unbreakable bond between newlyweds.
Opal engagement take fourth place. Opals come in a range of ethereal colours and patterns. Recognisable for rainbow hues that shimmer in the light, they represent luck and happiness that comes with a lasting marriage.
According to the study, moonstone engagement rings are the fifth most sought-after in Northampton. Iridescent and shimmering, the semi-precious gemstones are a non-conventional choice for people looking for a unique engagement ring that stands out from the crowd. The gemstone symbolises the happy couple’s love, healing, and protection.
Rank Gemstone
1 Emerald
2 Sapphire
3 Diamond
4 Opal
5 Moonstone
On the other hand, emerald cut is the most popular engagement ring style. Sleek and timeless, emerald cut engagement rings have step-cut facets that showcase the gemstone’s clarity and depth. Beyoncé, Paris Hilton, and Anne Hathaway are three notable celebrities who have worn emerald cut engagement rings.
Princess cut engagement rings are the second most desirable cut in Northampton. Famously worn by Hilary Duff, princess cut engagement rings are classic, refined, and characterised by their clean-cut, angular edges.
According to the study, pear cut engagement rings are the third most popular in Northampton. Also known as teardrop engagement rings, this style has been adored by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Taylor, and Cardi B. Graceful and sophisticated, this style has a unique shape that pairs perfectly with a contoured wedding band.
In fourth place are radiant engagement rings. Previously worn by Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez, a radiant cut engagement ring is rectangular, like an emerald cut, but with the brilliance of a round cut, which shimmers and reflects light from multiple angles.
Next, are round brilliant cut engagement rings. Delicate and shimmering, the round brilliant style reflects more light than any other cut. Many celebrities, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Ciara, adore the style.
Table 2: Northampton’s most desirable engagement ring styles
Rank Style
1 Emerald Cut
2 Princess Cut
3 Pear Cut
4 Radiant Cut
5 Round Brilliant Cut
A spokesperson for Ramsdens Jewellery has commented on the findings:
“Engagement rings embody the love and commitment of every union. While symbolic, rings are also a valuable addition to anyone’s jewellery collection and can be designed to fit the unique style of each wearer, whether they prefer classic diamonds or unique heart-shaped cuts.
“Hopeful fiancés can keep the results of this study in mind when they choose an engagement ring, considering whether they would like to shop with the latest fashion trends in mind or choose a style that strays away from the masses.”
Our special thanks to Anna Richards and The Northampton Chronicle and Echo for this wonderful article

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August 8, 2024

Elizabeth and Spencer, another magnificnet NYCWD proposal

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Congrats ELIZABETH and SPENCER on your romantic North Carolina waterfront engagement!

It was an honor and pleasure to play our smal part in your happiness

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August 1, 2024

Something Heirloom: Real Brides Share the Stories Behind Their Wedding Day Diamonds

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From generational keepsakes to sentimental gifts, see how these brides wove family tradition into their wedding day jewelry

For many brides, their first major piece of jewelry comes to them on their wedding day. Oftentimes, it’s something new gifted by their future husband or something old, passed down by a parent or grandparent. Any piece of jewelry worn on this day immediately becomes more than just a bracelet, necklace or pair of earrings. Imbued with significance and meaning, wedding jewelry becomes a symbol of the memory of this special day.
These real brides, whose gorgeous weddings you may have seen on Instagram and TikTok, shared the stories behind their wedding day jewelry with Only Natural Diamonds. Their stories ranged from custom pieces made by a family member to a generational love for a classic designer, each one showcasing the invaluable nature of natural diamonds. Many of the brides shared that one day they too hoped to pass down these pieces to their future children on their wedding day, continuing the natural diamond tradition for generations.
For Celine Yousefzadeh, a culinary curator & producer whose Italian wedding was featured on Vogue, her wedding jewelry carried particular significance as it was all designed by her sister-in-law Jesse Lazowski of Marlo Laz. “I am so lucky to have had Jesse by my side throughout the entire planning and designing process,” Celine told Only Natural Diamonds. “I’ll never forget the days and nights I spent discussing jewelry with Jesse, my mother-in-law Marcia and going through all of mom’s jewelry with my sister, Michelle,” she reminisces. “It made the entire process so much more meaningful and unique.”
Celine always knew she would wear a ruby and natural diamond ring from her mother during her wedding weekend—something borrowed—and it ended up inspiring the Marlo Laz collection made for the wedding. To complement her open back dress at her rehearsal dinner, Jesse created a chain of bezel set white diamonds in white gold, with a double-sided dangling ruby charm. “At one of the dress fittings, Jesse was in the room with [wedding dress designers] Naaem and Zaheem Khan choosing the perfect placement of where the ruby should hit on the back,” shares Celine, a favorite moment for Jesse as well.
Not only did Jesse design custom pieces for the wedding day but she surprised the bride and groom with charms engraved with their custom crest, designed by Dana Rosenfeld. “It brings me so much joy to wear,” Celine says. “And I love when every now and then someone looks closely and notices what it is and smiles.”
Using natural diamonds was important to Jesse when designing for her sister-in-law. “Natural diamonds are the real deal,” she says. “If there’s any moment when diamonds play the leading role, it’s a wedding,” with natural diamonds a symbol for “eternity, strength, and beauty,” she adds. “Everlasting love and eternity are major tenets of a wedding, and nothing represents those beliefs better than natural diamonds, which can take over a billion years for diamonds to form naturally under the earth. I’d say that’s eternal.”
The wedding day jewelry required a more “refined look,” according to Jesse, who made a pair of round and pear-shaped natural diamond earrings to complement the pear-shaped diamond necklace Celine borrowed from her mother. Even the groom got bejeweled, wearing bespoke Marlo Laz onyx and black diamond studs for his tux.
This project was extra special for Jesse too: “I knew I was making heirlooms that are going to be passed down in my own family, which is a rare and special opportunity,” she shares. “When we started dreaming up the wedding jewelry, Celine said, go wild and make the pieces you’ve always dreamed of making, which is the greatest thing you could ever say to a jewelry designer like myself.”
“I hope I can make my children and generations after them feel as special as my mom, and grandmothers did [at my wedding],” explains Celine. “A big part of the Persian tradition when getting engaged and married, is to pass down or give new jewelry to the bride and groom. So I was very excited and grateful to receive a diamond tennis necklace and matching tennis bracelet from my other grandmother and aunt.”
Sydney Sadick Adams, TV host and founder of Spotlight Magazine, also turned to family heirlooms to complete her wedding looks. “Collecting jewelry has been a big part of the women in my family’s lives,” she shares. “[My grandmother] collected a wide range of brands but I would say David Webb was really her favorite.”
David Webb ended up playing a significant role in Sydney’s wedding jewelry, from her bridal shower to the Sunday brunch after the wedding reception in Palm Beach, Florida. “For my engagement party, I [wore] David Webb earrings that were my grandmother’s… they’ve just always been my favorite piece.” The clip-on earrings featured a flower design, with natural diamond petals and a large pearl at the center.
“When it came to my wedding jewelry, David Webb very kindly dressed me,” she says, describing the experience as her very own version of the famous Tiffany & Co. scene from Sweet Home Alabama. “They brought me into the store, and I literally got to select what I wanted, which was so kind.”
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July 21, 2024

Paris High Jewelry’s Most Glorious Treasures of 2024

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From Tiffany & Co’s Blue Book to Hermes’ bold designs, this year’s High Jewelry showcase was like no other

French culture has long been held up as the ne plus ultra for elevating the everyday to the sublime: from bread and butter to personal jewelry. Each year during Haute Couture Fashion Week, the grand Maisons of Place Vendôme take adornment to what can only be described as the next next next level. This July in, anticipation of the Paris Olympics, each designer has truly gone for the gold… and natural diamonds.
Boucheron
Diamonds have long been known as ice, so an inspirational trip to Iceland may not seem out of the ordinary for a jewelry house. However, in the hands of Boucheron Creative Director, Claire Choisne, the result is otherworldly. Take, for example, the Cascade necklace which, at 148 centimeters, is the longest piece ever made in their ateliers. The team was struck by the beauty of a waterfall coursing down a sheer rock face. Looking at the piece, you immediately see the reference. The necklace is white gold set with white natural diamonds and, as is customary for the Maison, is convertible into a pair of earrings and a (somewhat) shorter necklace. 3000 hours of craftsmanship were needed to complete the piece.
Buccellati
Appropriately first launched in Venice in April, Buccellati brought The Prince of Goldsmiths collection to Paris. It is a celebration of the last century of innovation by the Maison. “The classics offer the pleasure of rediscovery, evoking timeless worlds of elegance, art, and nature. Reinterpreting them means reinterpreting millennial traditions and forms with an always up-to-date look”, said Andrea Buccellati, Creative Director and Honorary President of the Maison. The masterpiece of the collection is undoubtedly the Venezia Butterfly, designed by Andrea and his daughter co-creative director and brand ambassador, Lucrezia Buccellati. The piece comprises 270 round brilliant natural diamonds, 50 marquis-cut natural diamonds, and 2 pear-shaped diamonds weighing over 13 carats.
Cartier
Not to be satisfied showing one collection of extraordinary bijoux, Cartier debuted two. The first half of Le Voyage Recommencé high jewelry is titled Nature Sauvage and is an ode to the beauty of Africa. Each piece is meant to be the impression of a moment where nature has surprised. These earrings and ring, named White Achillee, named for a wildflower composed of tiny blooms. The ring and earrings are platinum set with diamond briolettes and brilliant cut-diamonds
While not strictly high jewelry, Cartier dedicated a second room to the latest incarnation of Cartier Libre, where the Maison lets their imagination free, but pieces can be ordered upon request. The above pieces, titled Opposites Attract, certainly do. Orderly lines of natural diamonds are transposed by bubbling golden beads or chrysoprase. This is a good metaphor for a house characterized by the perfection of their savoir-faire and the joyfulness evident in sharing it.
Chopard
The world of haute couture and high jewelry is indeed a fantasy but for Caroline Scheufele, the co-president and artistic director of the Maison, it’s a fairy tale. The Red-Carpet Collection, named Contes des Féees, already enchanted the crowds at the Cannes Film Festival and then spent a week in the Chopard suite at their newly opened luxury hotel off Place Vendôme. These earrings are set in ethical 18-carat white gold featuring two squared-cut fancy intense yellow diamonds of nearly 40 carats and set with over 10-carats of pear-shaped and 7-carats of marquise-cut, with a smattering of brilliant-cut diamonds.
De Beers
Force of Nature highlights the wildlife of Southern Africa where the jewelry company discovers so many stunning natural diamonds. The choker above features cushion cut fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing over five carats, set in yellow gold with a fringe that represents the mane of the mighty lion.
Hermès
Creative director Pierre Hardy has never been one to shy away from bold designs and color and his new collection Les Formes de La Couleur needs to translation and really no introduction. The pieces are a master class in bravery and simplicity. “This collection expresses color in shapes. I wanted to find a way to express this fundamental phenomenon – of color, at Hermès – and build a strong, autonomous and independent identity.” The necklace is set in rose gold with three emerald-cut diamonds between 1.2 and over 2.5 carats, yellow, orangey-pink, pink, blue, and green sapphires, tsavorite and spessartite garnets, amethysts, and delineated by baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Messika
The party continues at Chez Messika with Midnight Opus, Chapter Two. Valérie Messika takes inspiration from the first light of dawn and shot the collection on Parisian supermodel Natalia Vodianova, who looks fresh as a daisy after a night out. The White Midnight Sun set takes high jewelry for a Neo Eighties spin with 2400 natural diamonds meticulously set around a 3.55-carat pear-shaped diamond in a yellow gold bezel.
MIKIMOTO
The current frenzy for bows is not news to Japanese Jewelry House Mikimoto. Long a motif in their fine jewelry collections, the latest High Jewelry outing is a master class in how it’s done. Simply named, “The Bows,” Mikimoto used their signature akoya pearls alongside over 40 carats of brilliant and rose cut natural diamonds set in 18K white gold to create this set meant to evoke lace on skin.
Pasquale Bruni
Ensconced in a newly opened suite at the Hotel Costes, Pasquale Bruni brought the spirit of Italy to Paris Haute Couture. In their first showing at Haute Couture, the brand showed suites of natural diamond jewelry, brought to life on models inhabiting the luxurious atmosphere. The above, one-of-a-kind belt features nearly 15 carats of white diamonds, set in white gold, worn with a selection of iconic pieces from the collection.
Pomellato
The Dualism of Milan is the theme for Pomellato’s latest high jewelry outing. The city of the brand’s birth contains a secret world behind the elegant gray facades of the medieval edifices. Milan. The collection encompasses two chapters: “Milan’s Monochromatic Treasures” and “Milanese Color Prism.” From the first section, the Arengario necklace is a tribute to the iconic Palazzo dell’Arengario in Piazza del Duomo, the historic soaring shopping arcade. A rose gold chain spangled with white and brown diamonds represents the sun hitting the iconic façade.
Tasaki
The Ritz Paris has been the stage for some of the most enduring dramas of the modern age: F. Scott and Zelda, Coco, and Colette. The bar is named after Hemingway for a reason. The Japanese jewelry Maison, Tasaki, took the occasion to create a collection in partnership with the storied hotel. Four chapters take inspiration from the 125-year history of the hotel and the legendary guests. Below, the necklace from the Lumineux suite references the balls thrown by the Ritz’s founder, César Ritz. Tasaki crafted the piece from 18kt white gold, white and yellow natural diamonds, and Akoya pearls.
Tiffany & Co
New York takes Paris with Tiffany & Co’s Blue Book debut during Haute Couture. “Tiffany Céleste is boundlessly imaginative and offers beautiful pieces for those seeking a cosmic presence in their personal world.” said Nathalie Verdeille, Chief Artistic Officer, Jewelry and High Jewelry, Tiffany & Co. The earrings below draw inspiration from Tiffany Flame earrings designed by Jean Schlumberger and meant to evoke solar flares. The below earrings are set in platinum and 18k yellow gold with white natural diamonds and of over 3 total carats Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds of over 2 total carats, respectively. Both pairs are from the Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste Collection.

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July 5, 2024

COLLAPSE OF LABS PREDICTED

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INSIDE DIAMOND INDUSTRY REPORT

Leading Diamond Industry Organization reports this morning they believe synthetics will account for over 50% of US engagement-ring purchases in 2024 but will collapse in 2025 as prices slide

This prediction that Labs will collapse in 2025 due to price slides as consumers find out their true, incredibly low value is why NYC Wholesale Diamonds has never, and will never carry Labs

NYCWD is all about Natural Diamonds now, and forever!

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July 5, 2024

CONGRATS MIKE, MAGNIFICENT BEACH PROPOSAL!

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Congrats Mike on your incredible beach proposal, and thank you so very much for this generous Five Star Google review:

Keith was absolutely outstanding to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and flexible in helping me make sure everything was perfect. From my first visit to look at diamonds, all the way up to the proposal, Keith was very helpful and responsive the whole way through. He created my fiancé’s absolute dream ring and we both cannot thank him enough. The only jeweler I met with that actually prioritized human interaction over the sale $$$. Cannot thank him and recommend him enough. Great job Keith

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