Sunday, August 16, 2009

What cut does this Green Emerald (Panna) represent?

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Maharani Jind Kaur's Green Stone (Emerald
?) necklace

What cut does this Green Stone (Emerald?) necklace represent? Are there more Stones available in this shape? How did one cut these stones in the past?

And also do any one have any information on the whereabouts of these jewelries ?

It is heard that, the famous Ko-hi-noor diamond used to be worn by her.

She wrote the following to the British when she escaped in
1849 after shifting several prisons. "You put me in a cage and locked me up. For all your locks and your sentries, I got out by magic ... I had told you plainly not to push me too hard - but don't think I ran away, understand well that I escape by myself unaided ... When I quit the fort of Chunar, I threw down two papers on my gaddi and one I threw on a European charpoy, now don't imagine I got out like a thief!"

====Update Oct 6th 2009====
Finally today we could see this very necklace discussed. It was getting auctioned at

Bonhams
Next Indian and Islamic sale
October 8, 2009
New Bond Street, London, England.

http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4387717&iSaleNo=16851&iSaleSectionNo=1

==Update Monday 26 Oct 09==
I just checked the action the necklace was sold as the above url at bonhams say "Soldfor £55,200 inclusive of Buyer's Premium"

Wonder who brought that, if anyone has the info, please post details.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Diamond Ring for Astrological Purpose

There are many fancy Birthstone Diamond rings available all over the internet. But, it is important to for one to know that the bottom of the diamond in the ring should touch to the skin. Only then the stone will give its benefits. It is being noted that not many of the rings available are such. So, when you going to buy a 4 carat diamond ring investing a fortune on the advice of your astrologer make sure you check if stone in the ring after wearing touches your skin.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Their Monarch is incomplete with out an Indian Diamond

All great leaders you know have take pride in possessing a Diamond from India. They did war, steal and did all they could to posses 'a' diamond from India. What is so special about the diamonds from India. It is the Stone's uniqueness that it is possess magical qualities that not available in any other stone.

'Ko-hi-noor' is infamous for the wars that took to possess it. It is also infamous for its curse and hence always been safe in the hands of a women and only in the hands of GOD. But again, it is said that one who possess it will be a mighty monarch.

'Hopes Diamond' is infamous for the deaths it cause. Who ever possessed it had a miserable death.

Diamonds found elsewhere do not possess these qualities in them. Only diamonds from India are different. They are truly magical!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Regent Diamond

Regent Diamond is one of the famous big diamonds that's recalled often amongst diamond lovers. This very stone increased the elegance of legends like Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis XVIII, Charles X and Napoleon III

To see the great diamond please visit http://www.louvre.fr/media/repository/ressources/sources/illustration/atlas/x196image_65852_v2_m56577569830701645.jpg

Monday, August 3, 2009

Tourists Steal One Carat Diamond

A bizarre incident occurred at PATTAYA SHOPPING MALL. Two Chinese poised as tourist steal a 1 carat diamond ring costing 230, baht (6 762.69 U.S. dollars). On 31st July two men entered the shop at 1.00 p.m. on the pretext of buying a diamond ring. They both then decided to buy a 1 carat diamond ring. When the owner, Ms. Siriporn BangRakkit turned around to pack the diamond ring the man in black T-shirt snatched the diamond ring leaving the owner just wrapping the empty box. After this they offered their credit card, but were refused for the same as the store did not accept credit card. On this the duo left the shop leaving behind 1000 baht and the box. After 20 minutes when the duo did not return Ms. Siriporn became suspicious and checked the box to find it empty.