Whiteflash articles archive for March 2012

03 Mar 2012 03:16

Natalie Portman Secretly Married? When last year’s Best Actress winner Natalie Portman reappeared on the red carpet at this year’s Oscars, after being absent from the spotlight for a few months after the birth of her son, Aleph, sharp-eyed fans noticed something besides her glowing smile, vintage Valentino dress, and incredibly slim post-baby body: along with her engagement ring, the actress seemed to be wearing a slim wedding band! Portman, 30, and her fiancé, ballet dancer Benjamin Mi... more

Celebrity Motherhood Gifts

07 Mar 2012 03:02

Celebrity Motherhood Gifts After R&B singer Beyoncé gave birth to a baby girl last month, she was spotted out and about wearing a dazzling bright blue gemstone ring. Being that her baby’s name is Blue Ivy, it seems likely that the new ring is a motherhood present from her husband, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z. That got us thinking—which other celebrity moms got extravagant “push presents” (better known as motherhood gifts) after giving birth? 10. After giving birth to daughter Ha... more

The Bachelor Pops the Question

07 Mar 2012 03:20

The Bachelor Pops the Question As one of the most talked-about seasons of The Bachelor draws to a close, bachelor Ben Flajnik is down to choosing between the final two contestants: Courtney Robertson and Lindzi Cox. Fans of the show have already noted how this season’s villain, Courtney, who is one of the two finalists, was one of the most dedicated and driven competitors the show has ever seen. Over the course of the reality show, Courtney was seen skinny-dipping with Ben, trash-talking her fellow women, st... more

Main Diamond Certification Institutions

12 Mar 2012 04:08

Main Diamond Certification Institutions The art of purchasing diamonds has changed dramatically over the past few decades. One thing just about all potential customers now know is the importance of buying a diamond that has been “certified”. Prior to 1953, diamonds were graded by the buyers and sellers, without a strict set of standards by which to compare them. One can only imagine the haggling and wrangling that must have accompanied most sales! These days there are many professional diamond... more

Visual Diamond Brightness: What diamonds looks brighter?

12 Mar 2012 04:26

Visual Diamond Brightness: What diamonds looks brighter? There are several unique qualities that make diamond the King of Gems. Diamonds are rare and they are the extremely hard and durable. But it is their potential for extraordinary light performance that makes them so beautiful and desirable. Cut quality and craftsmanship are the biggest factors in determining the light handling capabilities of diamonds in the middle to upper range of the color and clarity scales. Exceptionally well-cut diamond... more

Real Diamonds: How to check if a diamond is real?

Real Diamonds: How to check if a diamond is real? A real diamond is rare and valuable. It is typically white and sparkly. Because people love them and pay big money to own them, there has been a major effort through the years to develop affordable diamond imitations. Some of the newer ones are so convincing that many frauds have been perpetrated with them. So how do you tell real diamonds from the imposters? The first thing to understand is that before you spend good money for a “diamond&rdq... more

Diamond Reset Process

12 Mar 2012 05:08

Diamond Reset Process Whether updating to a trendy style or enhancing a solitaire into a three stone ring, deciding to have your diamond reset into a something new is a great way to increase your investment and hold on to a sentimental diamond while spicing things up. Many people fear having diamonds reset, worrying they will chip or damage during the process. While understandable, it’s always good to keep in mind that diamonds are one the strongest substances on the planet – and that a good jeweler wi... more

Diamond Jewelry – Best long-term investment?

12 Mar 2012 05:24

Diamond Jewelry – Best long-term investment? Diamond jewelry is a very personal, meaningful and important possession. When talking about diamond jewelry investment one has many things to consider. First, it can be a major financial commitment, and like all other big expenses buying the right quality at the right price is a fundamental key. Second, diamond jewelry investment says something about your sense of personality and sense of style. And in addition, diamond jewelry says something about one’s soc... more

Huge diamond on your hand: Beauty vs. Practicality

12 Mar 2012 05:39

Huge diamond on your hand: Beauty vs. Practicality You’ve got the man of your dreams and you’re wearing that amazing big diamond of your dreams! You’re feeling on top of the world! It’s the rock that gets oohs and aah’s wherever you go. The one that makes you sit up straighter, walk taller and distracts you when you drive! Go ahead and flash that bling proudly and enjoy every minute of it, but above all, keep it safe and secure. There may even be occasions when you will want to tuck a... more

Jessica Biel Reveals Engagement Ring

12 Mar 2012 05:55

Jessica Biel Reveals Engagement Ring If you were engaged to pop-star-turned-actor-turned-designer multi-hyphenate Justin Timberlake, wouldn’t you wave your engagement ring around for the world to see? But actress Jessica Biel, who has been reportedly engaged to Timberlake since Christmas, has been suspiciously camera-shy when it comes to showing off her diamond engagement ring for the press. At recent awards shows like the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, Biel dazzled the cameras with sparkling designer dresse... more

Snooki Reveal Engagement Ring!

12 Mar 2012 06:06

Snooki Reveal Engagement Ring! Ever since it was announced last week that reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi was pregnant, fans of her show, MTV's megahit Jersey Shore, have been wondering if the starlet might also announce her engagement, to boyfriend and the baby's father, Gionni LeValle. Just two months ago, Snooki, 24, told People magazine, "I know he's the one so I know a ring is coming soon." She also jokingly said that she would only be interested in the proposal if it wa... more

Best TV Proposals

13 Mar 2012 03:02

Best TV Proposals On tonight’s episode of The Bachelor, bachelor Ben Flajnik will experience one of the most memorable moment’s of any man’s life—getting down on one knee and opening up an sparkling engagement ring box in front of the girl he loves. Of course, Ben is going to do it with a TV producer giving him directions, a camera crew surrounding him, and a ring provided by Neil Lane, one of the show’s sponsors. But even if a reality TV proposal isn’t quite real, it doesn&rsqu... more

Is it possible to save money on diamonds?

15 Mar 2012 03:11

Is it possible to save money on diamonds? These days, it seems like no one buys anything for full price anymore. Between flash sales on sites like Gilt, and group discounts through clubs like Groupon and LivingSocial, you can get everything from a day at the spa to a gourmet dinner to a pair of designer boots at a dramatic discount. So if you are in the process of buying a diamond, you may be wondering if it is possible to get a steep discount on a diamond too. The short answer is yes, but not ... more

All About The Bachelor’s Engagement Ring

15 Mar 2012 03:28

All About The Bachelor’s Engagement Ring Ben and Courtney’s relationship is real! At least, so says Neil Lane, the celebrity jewelry who created the custom engagement ring that the Bachelor, Ben Flajnik, used to propose to the last girl standing, Courtney Robertson, on last night’s finale of the popular and controversial show, The Bachelor. After Ben was left broken-hearted on last season of The Bachelorette, the show runners offered him the opportunity to try his luck again at reality-... more

Celebrity Engagement Roundup – March 2012

15 Mar 2012 03:55

Celebrity Engagement Roundup – March 2012 - Snooki is engaged, and pregnant. America’s favorite party girl is putting down the bottle—after announcing that not only is she pregnant, but also engaged to the baby’s father, Jionni LaVelle. Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi announced her engagement after paparazzi caught pictures of her wearing an engagement ring, a custom designed ring consisting of a 3.02 carat princess cut diamond set on a custom-built band with a... more

The Rough Diamonds

16 Mar 2012 03:59

The Rough Diamonds The thought of diamonds usually evokes ideas of necklaces, earrings, rings and other brilliant jewelry glittering and scintillating to the eye. However, it takes a very long time to get diamonds ready to be set in such exquisite designs. The building block to all of this is a rough diamond – and rough diamonds take an amazing journey to end up around someone’s neck, wrist or finger. A rough diamond is one that is uncut and unpolished. Uncut rough diamonds are sourced from th... more

Sweepstakes Winner Pays Whiteflash the Ultimate Compliment

22 Mar 2012 02:54

Sweepstakes Winner Pays Whiteflash the Ultimate Compliment Pleasing customers is the central mission for Whiteflash and we regularly receive positive feedback in the form of appreciative emails and online testimonials. But we recently received the ultimate compliment from Michelle Mastas. She had entered and won a recent “Give it the Yes Vote” sweepstakes, one of a series of promotions Whiteflash has been running on its Facebook Fan Page. So pleased was she with her experience with Whiteflash that Mich... more

Diamond Light Return - Is maximization really the answer?

26 Mar 2012 02:06

Diamond Light Return - Is maximization really the answer? It may be bit counterintuitive but the answer is “not really”! On the one hand it seems obvious that the more light returning to the eye, the more eye-catching and impressive a diamond would be. But gem diamonds are complicated little wonders, and what makes them truly dazzling is a combination of performance traits. Total light return is one factor and is the engine of diamond performance. A diamond must have sufficient brightness to drive the... more

Average Size of Engagement Ring Center Stone

27 Mar 2012 02:01

Average Size of Engagement Ring Center Stone Does size matter? Ahem, carat size, that is! When shopping for a diamond engagement ring, gentlemen, and ladies, please do not be overly concerned with center stone size, as it is not necessarily the most important factor. If you are trying to determine the average diamond size in engagement rings purchased, you will find a lot of conflicting answers. Many number ranges and speculations are thrown about, but the truth is that it is nearly impossible to determine the ave... more

Infinity Diamond Engagement Ring

27 Mar 2012 02:39

Infinity Diamond Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring and Diamond Wedding Ring The concept of Infinity has been pondered by artists, scientists, philosophers and romantics alike. Whether defined as unbounded, unlimited, exceedingly great or immeasurable – there seems to be a moment we all share when we think of the concept of the infinite where we pause and are blown away by the thought. So many cultures and ... more

Getting an Art Deco Engagement Ring

27 Mar 2012 03:49

Getting an Art Deco Engagement Ring Fancy colored diamond engagement ring Retro is in, and the art deco style diamond engagement ring conjures up images of days gone by. This style originated in the 1920’s and 30’s, during the age of flappers, the machine age and “all that jazz”. It is characterized by its geometric shape and symmetry. Art Deco jewelry consists of arcs, circles, triangles and squares recta... more

Clarity Enhanced Diamonds – Does it Decrease Brilliance?

27 Mar 2012 04:16

Clarity Enhanced Diamonds – Does it Decrease Brilliance? Glamour round diamond photo When shopping for a diamond, different characteristics are important to different people. Most tend to focus on the “4 C’s”; cut, carat, color and clarity. Of these aspects, color and clarity are the most difficult to grade, which is why in 1953 the Gemological Institute of America developed a grading system for color... more

Is Diamond the Hardest Substance in the World?

27 Mar 2012 04:40

Is Diamond the Hardest Substance in the World? Diamond in blue light Indeed, diamond is the hardest material in the world. Material hardness is a property determined by scratch resistance. A substance can only be scratched by something of equal or greater hardness. Therefore, only a diamond can scratch another diamond. Diamond sits at the top of the Mohs scale of hardness at number 10 as the hardest material. The Mohs scale rate... more

Whiteflash Launches Ideal Cut Princess Diamond Promotion

28 Mar 2012 09:11

Whiteflash Inc. announced today the launch of a new sweepstakes to create awareness for their A CUT ABOVE® Princess line of certified ideal diamonds. Through their Facebook Fan Page participants will be asked to vote on two popular items; A half carat A CUT ABOVE® Princess pendant vs. a half carat total weight pair of A CUT ABOVE® Princess earrings. Simply by voting participants will be entered to win one of these fabulous diamond jewelry pieces. Best known for their A... more

Miley Cyrus Engaged?

30 Mar 2012 02:28

Miley Cyrus Engaged? Custom design engagement ring Teen pop superstar Miley Cyrus may be lying low these days, playing the dutiful girlfriend as she accompanies boyfriend Liam Helmsworth to his many Hunger Games related red carpet appearances, but without saying a word, the Last Song actress and singer has managed to attract the spotlight. Cyrus, 19, was spotted at a publicity appearance to promote Helmsworth’s movie wea... more

Engagement Rings Reunite Wartime Sweethearts—65 Years Later

30 Mar 2012 02:57

Engagement Rings Reunite Wartime Sweethearts—65 Years Later Time is not a barrier to loving heart It was the summer of 1943. Despite the war raging across the world, David Kershaw of New Jersey managed to find some happiness—in the form of Jeanne Walker, a girl from his neighborhood. A year into the relationship, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served from 1944 until 1946. At the end of the war... more

150-Carat All-Diamond Ring Breaks Records

30 Mar 2012 03:31

150-Carat All-Diamond Ring Breaks Records Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend! Shawish Jewelers of Switzerland has just unveiled the world’s first diamond ring. For anyone who thinks that can’t possibly be true, that diamond rings have surely been around for centuries and practically every woman will own one at some point in her life, consider this: every other so-called “diamond ring” in the world is made of... more

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