Loads and loads of coins from Singapore and around the world:
Horse coins:
Gold coins:
Medallions from Singapore:
Coins from the Euro:
Lucky auscpicious gold ingots with numbers:
Monday, August 31, 2009
A trip to Singapore Mint
A trip down to Singapore Mint today!
Loads and loads of coins from Singapore and around the world:
Horse coins:
Gold coins:
Medallions from Singapore:
Coins from the Euro:
Lucky auscpicious gold ingots with numbers:
Loads and loads of coins from Singapore and around the world:
Horse coins:
Gold coins:
Medallions from Singapore:
Coins from the Euro:
Lucky auscpicious gold ingots with numbers:
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Black Spinel Ring
This is my latest stash from local homegrown jeweller, Tianpo Jewellery.
It is a 18k white gold ring set with 8 facetted spinel.
Nearly overlooked this ring which was on sale, because, the sales person, who was a newbie, introduced it as a oynx ring, which I would not really buy!
It was only when I was at the counter looking at another design which was too small for me, and could not be resized that his colleague mentioned that the ring was set with spinel!
And that was it, I bought the ring!
It is a 18k white gold ring set with 8 facetted spinel.
Nearly overlooked this ring which was on sale, because, the sales person, who was a newbie, introduced it as a oynx ring, which I would not really buy!
It was only when I was at the counter looking at another design which was too small for me, and could not be resized that his colleague mentioned that the ring was set with spinel!
And that was it, I bought the ring!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Exaggerated Claims
Some of the claims made by sales people are so far fetched..
I just came across a claim from some company that their white gold chains will NEVER tarnish! That is so unreal, since white gold is just rhodium plated, and the plating will come of over some time...
I wonder if they are ready to put their reputation on stake at such claims!
I just came across a claim from some company that their white gold chains will NEVER tarnish! That is so unreal, since white gold is just rhodium plated, and the plating will come of over some time...
I wonder if they are ready to put their reputation on stake at such claims!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Peranakan Jewellery Lovers, take note!
Host: Far East Gemological Institute
Type: Education - Lecture
Network: Global
Price: FREE
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Peranakan Museum, The Ixora Room
Street: 39 Armenian Street
In this lecture, Mr. Tay will discuss the many styles of diamond cut. He will also briefly speak on some treatment methods used on modern gemstones and how to distinguish between the natural and treated stones.
Check out on Facebook for Invite!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Entrecard Contest for 1 million EC!
Just in case you did not know, there is an Entrecard contest going on, where you stand to win lots of ECs and other exciting prizes:
Well, Stunned By Stone will be sponsoring 5000 EC as well as this facetted ruby pictured in the pictures below:
So take part in the contest today:
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Two arrested over biggest gem robbery: police
LONDON (AFP) - - London police have arrested two men in connection with what is thought to be the country's biggest jewellery heist, a spokesman said.
Two gun-toting and smartly dressed men walked into an exclusive Graff store in central London and stole 43 rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches with a retail value of 40 million pounds.
The Metropolitan Police said the pair were arrested Wednesday but would not issue any more details for "operational reasons" -- including whether they were the same two captured on video pulling off the raid earlier this month.
A record reward of up to one million pounds has been offered to find those behind the robbery in broad daylight on London's swanky New Bond Street.
A 50-year-old man has already been arrested over the robbery, which police have said was well organised and could have involved accomplices.
The two men, dressed in grey suits and white shirts and speaking with London accents, arrived in a black taxi and threatened staff with handguns.
As they left, they dragged a female staff member with them and fired a warning shot outside. They left her behind as they raced off in a blue BMW.
They abandoned their car nearby, firing another shot at the ground. No one was hurt.
Graff, which is known for its diamonds and caters to celebrities, was also targeted in 2003 in what until now was reportedly Britain's previous most expensive jewellery robbery, worth 23 million pounds.
Stars spotted wearing Graff's jewels include Paris Hilton, Kylie Minogue, Naomi Campbell, Oprah Winfrey and Victoria Beckham.
The latest heist is also thought to be the second biggest robbery in Britain, after a 53-million-pound raid on a Securitas depot in Kent in 2006, police said. A gang tied up staff and stole cash.
Two gun-toting and smartly dressed men walked into an exclusive Graff store in central London and stole 43 rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches with a retail value of 40 million pounds.
The Metropolitan Police said the pair were arrested Wednesday but would not issue any more details for "operational reasons" -- including whether they were the same two captured on video pulling off the raid earlier this month.
A record reward of up to one million pounds has been offered to find those behind the robbery in broad daylight on London's swanky New Bond Street.
A 50-year-old man has already been arrested over the robbery, which police have said was well organised and could have involved accomplices.
The two men, dressed in grey suits and white shirts and speaking with London accents, arrived in a black taxi and threatened staff with handguns.
As they left, they dragged a female staff member with them and fired a warning shot outside. They left her behind as they raced off in a blue BMW.
They abandoned their car nearby, firing another shot at the ground. No one was hurt.
Graff, which is known for its diamonds and caters to celebrities, was also targeted in 2003 in what until now was reportedly Britain's previous most expensive jewellery robbery, worth 23 million pounds.
Stars spotted wearing Graff's jewels include Paris Hilton, Kylie Minogue, Naomi Campbell, Oprah Winfrey and Victoria Beckham.
The latest heist is also thought to be the second biggest robbery in Britain, after a 53-million-pound raid on a Securitas depot in Kent in 2006, police said. A gang tied up staff and stole cash.
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