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Diamonds are forever, and the saying holds true! A diamond can only be cut by a diamond, and so it is that these sparkling gems bring us much excitement. The world’s largest diamonds are something that attracts our attention. Imagine 100’s of diamond carats, and you can see why this is going to be amazing. Find them here!

Recently a diamond was discovered, which is the 20th largest rough diamond ever found! At 478 carats it is simply amazing, and likely will only be available to a handful of the world population, however, it still is an amazing point. So, if this is the 20th largest diamond, then what is the top 10 largest diamonds in the world?

#10 - The Millennium Star Diamond
This flawless diamond is both flawless internally and externally. And at 203.4 carats and being insured for 100 million GBP it is a gem which will be out of pocket for many people.

#9 - The Red Cross Diamond
Feel amazed yet? There is more to come! At number 9 we find the largest diamond is the Red Cross diamond. This diamond even has a Maltese Cross! The Red Cross diamond is canary yellow in color, and is 205.07 carats!

#8 - The De Beers Diamond
The De Beers diamond is the 8th largest diamond in the world. It was found in 1888. The diamond was purchased by the Maharajah of Pariala, and then was set on a necklace that weighed about 926.25 carats! The diamond by itself weighs 234.65 carats.

#7 - The Jubilee Diamond
The Jubilee diamond is a colorless cushion shaped diamond, and weighs 245.35 carats. The diamond came from a rough diamond that weighed 650.80 carats. The Jubilee was called the Jubilee because of Queen Victoria’s 75th anniversary of her coronation.

#6 - The Centenary Diamond
The Centenary is an amazing gem. With 247 facets, it has the highest amount of facets ever polished onto a diamond. The true value of the Centenary is unknown, but it weighs 273.83 carats.

#5 - The Spirit of de Grisogono
At a massive 312.24 carats, the Spirit of de Grisogono is the largest black diamond ever cut.

#4 - The Cullinan II Diamond
We’re getting ever closer to seeing the world’s largest diamond. But first let’s look at number 4. The Cullinan II weighs 217.40 carats and is a cushion shape. The original stone has a good story to it; it was cut from a rough diamond of 3106 carats or about 1 1/3 pounds! It was found on the day when Sir Thomas Cullinan was visiting the mine that he had opened. The jewel is in the centre-front of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain.

#3 - The Incomparable Diamond
The Incomparable diamond is a gem which weighs 407.48 carats. This brownish-yellow color diamond is both internally and externally flawless.

#2 - The Star Of Africa Diamond
Also known as the Cullinan I, the Star of Africa is a whopping 530.20 carats! The Star of Africa is just one of the 9 stones cut from the 3106 carat Cullinan diamond. The Star of Africa was placed in the Sovereign Royal scepter by King Edward. It is estimated at $400 million dollars!

#1 - The Largest Diamond In The World
At number 1, the largest diamond in the world, at this time, is the Golden Jubilee diamond. At 545.67 carats, it is unlikely to be used for earrings!

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Jewelry collectors of the world know that often a piece of jewelry’s value lies not only its karat worth but also its past - where it came from, how it was acquired and the intrigue it has created through the years. These individual pieces, brought together, form prized collections that hold stories of conquest and mystery.

Considered to be one of the world’s most valuable and largest collections, the Imperial Crown Jewels of Iran is comprised of an exhaustive number of tiaras, crowns, thrones, and the world’s largest collection of emeralds, rubies, spinels, and yellow diamonds. Representing nearly 2,500 years of Shah rule in Iran, most of the items were acquired by the Safavid shahs who ruled from 1502-1736 A.D. The collection is so invaluable it backs Iranian currency as a reserve.

This Persian treasure also boasts the world’s largest spinel. The Samarian Spinel is a 500-carat, blood-red stone currently held at the National Jewelry Museum of Iran in Tehran. Like many treasures of its magnitude, the Samarian Spinel has a unique legend which tells of its use around the neck of the gold calf built by the Israelites while Moses was receiving the Ten Commandments.

Equally breathtaking, the collection’s Pahlavi Crown sports a 60-carat brilliant-cut yellow diamond and was created in the early 1920s for the last ruler of the Imperial Dynasty. The crown is also studded with 3,380 diamonds which total 1,144 carats and is made with red velvet. The official crown of the Qajar Dynasty, which ruled from 1796 to 1925, the Kiani Crown features 1,800 pearls and rubies, as well as emeralds and diamonds.

During the Iranian Revolution in 1979 that caused the collapse of the Pahlavi Dynasty, rumors spread that the Imperial Crown Jewels had been stolen and sold abroad. While a few smaller pieces had indeed been stolen and smuggled out of the country, most of the collection remained intact. Unfortunately, while the smugglers and their booty were caught by Pakistani authorities, the stolen items have yet to be returned to Iran.

One of America’s most famous jewelers, Harry Winston created a jewelry empire that now includes salons in New York, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Dallas, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Winston really began his collection with the acquisition of Arabella Huntington’s jewelry collection. Wife of railroad magnate Henry Huntington, Arabella’s collection was one of the world’s most prestigious. The jewelry, whose style was considered largely old fashioned, was redesigned by Winston into more contemporary styles.

In addition, Winston was the owner of some of the world’s most precious diamonds known to man. The Hope Diamond, which appears brilliant blue to the naked eye, was donated by Winston to the Smithsonian Institution. A curse was believed to have been placed on the diamond, creating financial ruin and heartbreak to anyone who owned it. Winston never believed in the curse of the diamond, which was once owned by Marie Antoinette. Today it is part of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection.

Also in the collection, the Napoleon Diamond Necklace was given to Empress Marie-Louise by her husband Napoleon. Made of 47 diamonds weighing a total of 275 carats, the necklace was passed down through the Empress’ family for generations. It eventually reached Winston in 1960 who sold it two years later to Marjorie Merriweather Post. Today, it is also on display at the Smithsonian Institute.

Purchased by Winston in 1935, the Jonker was originally discovered as a 726-carat rough crystal and represented the first a diamond of its caliber to be cleaved in the United States. The Jonker, the largest diamond of the crystal, was much beloved by Winston who refused to sell it for many years. Instead, he displayed the diamond at exhibitions. Winston eventually sold the diamond to King Farouk of Egypt, who sold the diamond to the Queen of Nepal. Eventually, the Jonker was sold at a Hong Kong auction for $4 million.

The personal jewelry collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is conservatively valued at $57 million. Most of the pieces were given as gifts to the Queen. A magnificent piece of the collection is the Timur Ruby, a splendid 352.50-carat spinel. The piece is inscribed with the names of previous owners who were Mughal emperors. The Prince Albert Brooch is a magnificent sapphire which was presented to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert on their wedding day. Other notable pieces include a suite of emerald jewelry, large ruby earrings owned by Queen Mary, and a handful of diamonds cut from the Cullinan, which produced the Stars of Africa and other well-known diamonds.

Lewis Jewelers is proud to carry the full line of Pandora Jewelry. Pandora bracelets, Pandora charms, and Pandora beads are only a part of the collection. For more information, Lewis Jewelers, 2000 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, 877-88-LEWIS or visit the website.

We often choose our next big hair style when we are looking through a magazine and spot a picture of someone with fantastic hair. We then think I want that hair style too! and set an appointment with our hairstylist. Before you go zooming off to get that hair style, there are some things that you can do to ensure that the cut you end up with is one that you will be happy with.

One of the most important things that you can do for your hair style dreams is to take a picture with you when you go to your salon. It is difficult for a stylist to know exactly what you want just by your novice descriptions, so save both of you the anxiety and frustration and just take a picture of the cut that you want with you. Be careful, too, not to just tell your stylist that you want so and sos hair style because more than likely, so and so has had 500 different hair styles in the past two years, so that probably wont help.

What will help when getting your new hair style is using the names of the hair style that you want. Specifying that you are wanting a bob cut or the shag cut is incredibly more helpful than just saying that you want your hair shorter.

Each cut comes along with specific tools and equipment that need to be used to create that look. Maybe a short cut requires only scissors. Maybe the short cut requires the use of a razor. Knowing to specify the exact name of the cut you are looking for will help ensure that your stylist begins on the right track to giving you that great celebrity hair style by picking up the right set of equipment for the look!

Be careful bringing in a picture of a hair style that you almost want. Once you begin to try to stray from the hair style that is in the picture, you open up room for error. Showing a stylist a picture of a shag cut and saying this, but shorter really doesnt tell your stylist all too much. When you say shorter does that mean fewer layers too? More layers? How much shorter? Will the shorter length change the entire shape of the hair style, thereby completely ruining it?

Many people think that the hardest part of getting a new hair style is finding one. That is the easy part. Once you do know what hair style you want, there are things that you have to do to help your stylist understand exactly how you want your new hair style to look. Failure to do these things can have devastating consequences for your hair style, so be careful to bring a picture of the cut, do not stray from the style, and use the proper names for each style. Doing these things will ensure that you get a great hair style that is exactly how you had imagined it would be, every time.

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Go into any newsagent and pick up a glossy mag aimed at women; you are likely to find celebrity splattered pages of fashion statements, disasters and downright dullness. In fact, go into any newsagent and pick up a mag aimed at men, you will find the same thing; celebrity endorsed accessories and outfits. Some fashions would never see the light of day if they hadn’t been seen on David Beckham or Jennifer Lopez. The red carpet is the perfect place for designers to promote their latest designs and to influence the high street fashion of the coming season. From silk dresses to diamond encrusted chokers, the fashions we choose are dictated by the not so subtle pulp of the printers.

David Beckham is a one man walking endorsement for designer labels. I’m sure it is under the unrelenting pressure of his fashion obsessed wife, but the bloke has promoted everything from Police sunglasses to Dolce and Gabbana pants. The influence of his celebrity status means that if he’s seen with a Tesco flannel on his head, rest assured everyone in the world will be wearing the ‘flannelette hat’ the following week. Ok, I exaggerate slightly, but he did manage to make the sarong a fashion choice for men; burly white British men at that, that is quite a feat! What he is probably most famed for however is the introduction of the diamond stud into the range of acceptable attire for men.

You would be innocently mistaken if you thought I was referring to football studs, as Mr. Beckham is obviously as famed for his football as he is his fashion. And of course, a diamond is hard as Vinny Jones and would probably make for a rather effective and equally flamboyant football boot accessory. The notion of a diamond studs for football boots would also fit into the crazy paradigm that Posh and Becks choose to live; a place where it’s not unlikely that unicorn pelt is used to polish the family silver. Alas, such decadence is yet to manifest, I am just talking of the humble diamond stud earring.

It did make quite a tabloid splash though, and it was not long before Golden Balls himself had inspired a generation of young boys, ageing men, rap stars and rockers to wear a sparkler in the lobe. Justin Timberlake, Michael Jordan, P Diddy, Fify cent and Ten Bob (Okay, I made that last one up) have all been seen with a 9 carat stone set in 24 carat white gold; that’s more carats than Bugs Bunny can quaff in a week! This fashion fad was neither a flop nor a faux pas, and has remained acceptable attire; despite gaining the undivided attention of boys who sport Burberry caps and shell suits. As a super successful football star, it is not surprising that Beckham has such unwavering influence over the youth of today, and we should all be glad that his wife is in charge of his wardrobe or it could be socks and sandals from dusk till dawn.

It is without a doubt that David has got his finger on the collective pulse when it comes to fashionable attire. Regardless of whether it’s the missus with the good taste, there is no disputing that the high street is taking its style tips from the wonder-boy’s wardrobe. The rails of River Island and Top Man look like they have been stripped directly from the closets of Beckingham Palace; thank the fashion gods that they’ve left those family jewels alone!

Dominic Donaldson is an expert in the jewellery and fashion industry.
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When it comes to fashion sometimes we are just so clueless because we either think that we should follow the fashion trends or statements or we think that it is the only way to make people notice us. Either way I think it is a wrong sort of principle to follow. We do not have to be stuck in current fashion trend or please others with how we look.

The one thing that matters is how we carry ourselves and how we develop a certain personality that will leave very impressive ideas on people that surround us. We could always be simple but stylish and elegant in our own way. It is just a matter of being innovative towards new ideas and converts them into creative ones. If you have the full weight of this information on your shoulder, I can guarantee you that you will look good no matter what dress you wear.

What do we know about current and ongoing fashion? What are the new trends? It is practically alright to follow some of it. However small the information is, you could use it in your advantage but only if you want it to be. Always remember that trends nowadays may not work for you especially if you are on mundane daily task. You only have to know what is what and how is how. Do not be some fashion freak who eventually becomes a fashion victim. Be careful on the clothing you choose. The more generalized your wardrobe is, the more likely that you would not come out of style. The simpler your fashion is, the more likely that it will bring out the beauty in you.

Do not be afraid to experiment on things that you see and make you feel good. You are dressing up for yourself and not for everyone who will happen to look at you. Always choose comfort and always choose yourself before you look at the world. No, I am not saying be selfish about how you view things just make fashion an exception. You could never feel comfortable with things that you only do because someone told you so however if that someone honestly and genuinely looks at you with sparkling eyes, you might just see that he or she see something in you that they have never seen before. Trust your judgment on your fashion, listen to what they would say and filter whatever suits you.

The basic of fashion is black. Black always gives that stunning, elemental and elegant effect to whoever watches you. The sophistication of the color would only mean you are bringing out a scenic beauty in you. I personally like wearing black because I often see another side of beauty when I look into the mirror. Black is flattering and almost giving us the luxury to praise ourselves. However, it is also not good to fill our wardrobe with black. Experiment with colors especially those that compliment your skin best. Get rid of colors that will sink your beauty down the quicksand.

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In today’s generation wherein there are a lot of ways to achieve great skin scientifically. Many beauty clinics are coming out to promote their products and other advanced technologies that would take only an hour and after the treatment you’ll get perfect skin. Do you think it is safe enough? Are you aware of the circumstances and side effects? To be extra careful and to avoid the risk it would be better to follow the natural way. I will share to you some tips I know.

Do you have allergies? Each one of us mainly has allergies that would cause pimples, acne, and other skin diseases. It is very important to list all the foods that would cause allergies and don’t ever forget especially when you go to parties or any occasions, sometimes we are tempted or we might not know what kind of food we eat. Better yet to get familiar and to be sure eat only the food that you are familiar with.

Eat fiber-rich foods. Fiber can help cleanse your stomach. It is a good way to washed out all the unnecessary substances to feel healthy and light. Too much sweet can cause skin rash and we all know it is not healthy at all to have lots of sugar taken. Aside from diseases like diabetics, too much sugar is not good for the skin too.

Coffee is a no-no if you want a flawless skin. Caffeine has a strong substance that could irritate the skin. If you are a coffee addict try a tea instead. Slowly get used to it than to drink coffee and risking your health.

Too much oil. Oily foods is the number one cause of pimples. Fatty foods are oil based and this can threaten oily skin that tends to easily affected by pimples. The most common are peanut butter and food rich in oil.

Too much sun. Skin displayed over and hour under the sun is not healthy especially during noon time, it can dry your skin and can lead to rashes and redness. Not all people love the warm weather. It may not be even good to stay long sun bathing because it can threaten allergies and scaling.

Putting On Lotion. Lotion is a good cure for dry, scaly skin. It will help soothe the dry area and making it look bright and polished. Many women can’t live without lotion for their skin. Products like SPF and rich with vitamin E is a good source for a healthy and glowing skin.

Vitamin E. Taking Vitamin E is a good way to prevent wrinkles and aging. As we aged our skin changes, to prevent this some would go for a botox. Curing our skin the natural and safest way is by taking vitamins and eating fruits and vegetables.

Skin make-over the natural way. There are a lot of natural methods to make skin flawless. As we can see on television and on magazines there are some tips to achieved a beautiful skin the natural and healthy way, by using honey, sugar, oatmeal and other fresh fruits is an effective way indeed.

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