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Whiteflash Diamonds
Dear Whiteflash Sales Team,
I just wanted to let you know I picked up the diamond this morning and it’s beautiful. She’s going to have the be careful that the sparkle doesn’t blind her when she’s staring at it driving down the road 
Thanks so much for your help!
Nick
Robbers Snatch Orlando Bloom's Jewels
Actor Orlando Bloom has become the latest celebrity burglary victim. His Hollywood Hills home was recently broken into and the LA Times is reporting that thieves walked away with around $500,000 in diamond jewelry, cash and artwork. Bloom is out of town but a relative discovered the break-in on Wednesday. Bloom is far from the first star to be the victim of a house robbery. Thieves absconded with around $2 million in jewelry from Paris Hilton’s home last year.
Whiteflash Ascension Diamond Engagement Ring
Dear Whiteflash Sales Team,
I Just picked up the diamond ring and WOW!!!!!! I’m SO happy I can’t even describe it, all I can say is when I opened the wood box a flash of light beamed out of there. It was like an angel came from the heavens and landed right in front of me!! The ring is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! I could not be more happy! Once again THANK YOU, you and the WF crew did a wonderful job and I couldn’t have asked for anything more!, Then a WF T-shirt 
. I’m so happy and excited to give this ring to the love of my life that I can’t wait any longer. LOL… Once my heart stops beating out of control and my smile from ear to ear calms down I’ll write an outstanding review. As you can tell I am VERY pleased and would/WILL tell everyone how wonderful WF is!!
THANK YOU!!!!
Timothy ( My smile is still ear to ear )
P.s.
I’m not kidding about the T-Shirt. Hehe…
Swarovski-studded throne for rich pets
For those who dress up their fido in Roberto Cavalli, here’s a royal throne to match to your pet’s elegant attire. Wilbur from designer Julia Mai is a magnificent chair studded with sixteen sparkling Swarovski crystals available in both white and black color selection. The hand-made pet recliner is lined with soft padding for maximum comfort. The mattress cover fabric and the backrests are removable and washable. So, now you won’t be doing injustice to your little friend when you lounge on your plush Swarovski-clad sofa. Now that’s why we will say, “Dog is a God!” Now if they only made this with diamonds your pet would be a blinged out pooch!
$79,000 diamond-studded lighter
The uber-rich smokers know how to light up in style. S.T. Dupont’s gold and diamond lighter caters to those who have rich tastes. James Bond aka Daniel Craig has famously used some of Dupont’s luxury accessories in Casino Royale. And this new Ligne 2 Champagne lighter (in center) from their Prestige Collection is truly a collector’s edition. The lighter is made of solid 18-carat white gold and embellished with 468 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Kim Kardashian In Africa To Tour Diamond Mines
The lovely Kim Kardashian has worn plenty of loose loose diamonds but now she’s headed to Botswana and South Africa to promote them. Kardashian’s visit comes at a time when Botswana’s rough diamond sales are down 68 percent. The country’s economy is deeply dependent on diamonds and has shrunk in recent months. Kardashian will visit the Jwaneng mine, Diamond Trading Botswana and Motswedi Rehabilitation School in Mochudi. Her visit is on behalf of the Diamond Empowerment Fund, the organization founded by Russell Simmons. Kardashian and her boyfriend, football player Reggie Bush are traveling along with Kardashian’s sister Khloe, former football player Ray Crockett and Diamond Executive Director Ellen Haddigan. Kardashian is documenting her experiences in Africa on her Twitter account.
The Cartier store in Cannes, France has been the latest victim of the “Pink Panthers” gang. A group of armed robbers in Hawaiian shirts converged on the store in the French Riviera on Monday. The ringleader pulled out a handgun and directed everyone to lie on the floor. His accomplices made quick work of the diamonds, watches and other luxury goods in the store and then the entire team took off on motorbikes.
The Pink Panthers earned their nickname in 1993 by stealing a huge diamond from jewelers in London’s Mayfair area and hiding it in a jar of face cream similar to the method used in the original Peter Sellers movie. It is believed that members of the gang are former soldiers from eastern Europe. They are known for their feats of daring which are almost cinematic in nature. In 2005 they struck at a jeweler in Saint Tropez and made their getaway by boat. The gang is thought to be a loose network of maybe 200 or so people which has made attempts at capture difficult for law enforcement
Finding Your Chic Factor for Your Special Day!
Once upon a time I was a bride-to-be. And the day my husband proposed I thought whipping up my bridal look would be simple.
If you’re having dilemmas about the gown, consider your venue and overall formality of the wedding or lack thereof. Wedding dates have a lot to do with decisions too. Are you marrying in New York city mid-winter or having a country picnic in late Spring?
Since there are no rules here, only guidelines, go ahead and combine styles if you like. Blending gives your look individuality. Maybe you’re a little punk and vintage all at once . . . Or cutting edge and classic. Whatever combo you fancy, your options are many. My motto has always been, “Read the rules then teach yourself the art of breaking them . . .”
CLASSIC
Grace Kelly in To Catch a Theif is your icon. Everything you touch is classic, refined, sophisticated. A Hermes scarf and cashmere turtleneck could be your everyday signature look.
Your Dress An A-line or sheath either strapless or with bateau or V-neck. You love any fabric that has understated elegance like traditional duchesse satin and peau de soie.
Favorite Designers: Kenneth Pool, Carolina Herrera, Reem Acra, Amsale, Anne Barge, Peter Langner
Your Venue: A mansion, country club or sprawling estate defines your dream wedding site.
Veiled: A long drop veil tacked to the back of a bun.
Unveiled: A diamond tiara of course!
ROMANTIC
You could be the ultimate storybook bride. If you love lace, bone china tea cups and bouquets of white roses in silver vases consider yourself a romantic.
Your Dress: A storybook ball gown with lace or tulle. Ruffles and frills and layers of crinoline petticoats.
Favorite designers: Amelia Casablanca, Elizabeth Emanuel for the Art of Being, Lazaro, Claire Pettibone, Elizabeth Fillmore, Max Chaoul.
Venue: How about Notre Dame or a castle in Scotland?
Veiled: Cathedral length tulle
Unveiled: Wreath of roses
CONTEMPORARY
For you the edge is the most comfortable seat in the house and forging ahead of the fashion curve excites you. New and untried fabrics for bridal wear intrigue rather than scare you away and you’re the first to try on that linen-hemp with asymmetrical drapes.
Your Dress: Any silhouette but you’re intrigued by the sheath in an outside the box fabric. Shorter dresses appeal to your sense of whimsy.
Favorite Designers: Giambattista Valli, Jane Wang, Junko Yoshioka
Venue: Mostly chi-chi urban settings like an art gallery or artist’s loft. A restaurant with a killer view is great too.
Veiled: Loops of horsehair crowned in netting.
Unveiled: A cutting edge hairstyle
VINTAGE
So you look into the best parts of the past to get your look, do you? Who wouldn’t with such great laces and gemmies still hanging around from yesteryear? Like those satin baby-doll shoes from the forties better than brand new Jimmy Choos? Does an allover antique lace tablecloth make you think of restyling it into a gown? Then call yourself a Vintageholic and read on.
Your Dress: Mostly evening gown and chemise styles in lace and satin. You may be a 1950s retro buff who likes Candy Anthony type dresses with miles of skirt and tiny cinched waists.
Favorite designers: Pat Kerr, Claire Pettibone, Martin McCrea, Candy Anthony.
Venue: Almost anywhere that the Jay Gatsby daytime social can be reenacted. Landmark homes with acres of sprawling lawn are ideal but certain boutique hotels and B & B’s work for the smaller bash.
Veiled: Grandma’s antique lace or a recreation.
Unveiled: An antique piece of fine jewelry
Iosposa
Your Chic Factor- Romantic
Your Chic Factor- Contemporary
Your Chic Factor- Vintage
Graff Superstar Diamonds Lady's Watch
There are diamond watches, and then there are diamond watches like this. Graff metaphorically knocks on the door of luxury with a resounding “bling bling!” arrival announcement. You simply don’t get too much more “diamond watch” than this timepiece figuratively held hostage by the precious stones. The case and bracelet (what little of it is actually metal!) is done in 18k white gold while a dizzying collection of 176 diamonds on the case and another 94 diamonds on the bracelet that crowd the design of the watch like a bunch of too many densely packed wealthy neighbors. The entire watch has 59 carats of pure glitzy glory.
Likewise the timepiece is known as the Superstar, or GraffSuperstar. Whatever the title, this watch is certainly a statement about the woman wearing it. However that statement might be “I enjoy rubies and emeralds in my breakfast cereal.” Sorry gentlemen, we will have to settle for a less diamond studded version. Stones on the Superstar watch are in trillion and trapeze cuts that gives a very modern and angular shape that is also quite cohesive. Round cut diamonds make for good decor, but these more angular cuts allow for a more tiled look that enhances the “total diamond watch” style that Graff is going for. My instincts tell me that the movement inside the watch is Swiss quartz. The dial of the watch is no testament to legibility, but should be readable – a nice trapeze cut emerald is the only non-diamond stone of the bunch and serves as the 12 o’clock marker. Not the type of watch you want to wear publicly in certain parts of the world, cost to likely be tantamount to purchase of said parts of the world.
Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.
Swarovski helmet for baseball fans
For the rich, New York baseball fans, who take their fan status a bit too seriously Austrian swarovski has teamed up with Major League Baseball to create a crystallized motorcycle helmet in honor of the New York Yankees. The luxury helmet in black features the legendary stamped team logo on front, and the Yankees inscription on the back, all adorned with black swarovski crystals. The helmet is available in a limited edition through Galeries Lafayette Homme, and adorn a price tag of $347. Can you imagine this helmets bling if they used black loose diamonds?
Conflict Free Diamonds – DreamsofAfrica.org
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