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You may have seen some of these amazing sparklers over the year…but have you seen them in one place? JCK compiled the top 15 diamonds that made headlines of 2013.

1. The Pink Star Sells for $83 Million

In September, Sotheby’s announced it was auctioning off the Pink Star—a 59.6 ct. oval cut pink diamond it called the “most valuable diamond ever offered at auction.” The auction house estimated the diamond would sell for more than $60 million. It sold for $83 million.

 

2. 257 Carat Diamond Found in Botswana

This 257 ct. rough cut diamond found by Lucara Diamond Corp. at its Karowe Mine in Botswana isn’t as big as a diamond planet, but it’s pretty close.

 

3. Orange You Glad You Bought Me at Auction for $35 Million?

Forget Orange Is the New Black, orange diamonds bring in the most green. The Orange, the largest fancy vivid orange diamond ever offered, sold for $35,540,612. The prodigious sale set two new world records: the highest price per carat ($2.4 million) paid for any diamond sold at auction; and the highest-ever price paid for an orange diamond at auction.

 

4. 12-Year-Old Unearths 5 Carat Brown Diamond at Arkansas Park

This kid didn’t make all of us want to book a trip to Arkansas.

 

5. 2.95 Carat Diamond Found at Arkansas Park

Terry Staggs of Richmond, Ky., could only find a 2.95 ct. brown diamond at the park.

 

6. 235 Carat Diamond Found in Russia

In September, Russian diamond miner Alrosa announced that it unearthed a 235.16 ct. diamond. It has been valued between $1.5 million and $2 million.

Check out more diamonds of 2013 here!

If you want to know what’s new, hip and utterly gorgeous, take a moment and wander about Vogue Closet, a “behind the scenes” look at Vogue contributors and what they’re wearing. Beautifully produced yet rather simple in approach.

In this video, Vogue’s fashion writer shares her favorite item—an over-sized ID bracelet balanced with a signet ring as heirloom statement pieces for her future daughter.

Video of our 9237 Tulip Solitaire Engagement Ring

While we don’t believe much in superstition here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers, we couldn’t help but smile at this very particular survey.

Bad juju?

 

British website comparejewellery.com researched what it calls the “unluckiest engagement ring”—the ring most commonly worn by brides whose marriages end in divorce. 

The site asked 1,812 women age 18 and over, all separated or divorced, about their engagement ring. According to the site, the ring with the worst juju has a white gold band with a large square-cut stone and diamonds on shoulder. It costs an average of £822.30 ($1,341.09).

“The ring itself is both incredibly beautiful and a popular style, but maybe that will change once people know its somewhat unlucky reputation,” said Ali O’Neill, head of product at comparejewellery.com, in a statement.

Bad luck or no, more than a third (35 percent) of respondents still claimed to wear their engagement rings even after their marriages ended.

Well we have a special diamon fairy that blesses each engagement ring with long-lasting happiness, so not to worry if you choose your ring from us!

As we move toward the end of 2013, I reflected on the jewelry in our collection that represents passages, journeys. Whether its through a challenging year or a relationship, journey jewelry is a way to tell the receiver that you understand her particular path and the various stages she has gone through.

So instead of buying just any jewelry for a loved one, think in terms of its symbolism. Jewelry is a powerful way to honor a woman’s life, with all of its intricate passages.

Here’s one of our finest examples.

Style 10052 Round Journey Pendant Five stone journey pendant with 1ct t.w. round brilliant stones set on an 18″ cable chain.

Price: $725.00 – $2,999.00

Select Side Stones Metal

Often the holidays can feel like a purchasing landslide. You’re swept downhill, as if beyond your control, spending entirely too much money. It is only after the tinsel has faded that you realize the damage you’ve done. You’re in debt.

But you do have a choice–and its an obvious one. Spend less! Or spend within reason.

And that’s where we come in. We have jewelry for every budget. We have a great Sales page but you are also free to call our shop and tell us what you’re looking for so we can find something that fits you finances.

Don’t overspend this holiday. At our store, you don’t have to!

Style 10579 Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace $79 – $199 Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace, 10mm-11mm, 18″ long with a sterling silver clasp. For a larger view click here Available in: White Black Multi Color (dyed color) Chocolate (dyed color)