--- title: Havilah - Luriya's Gold and Gem Blog | Colored Gems (2) description: Colored Gems | Latest news, trends and information surrounding precious materials, with an emphasis on the fine jewelry industry and luxury lifestyle here in New York City. (2) --- [![luriya](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/luriya-imagesnew/logo.png?width=136&name=logo.png "luriya")](https://www.luriya.com/) - [![contact-us](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-523758341-png/MainImages/call.png?width=30&height=30&name=call.png)212-256-0025](tel:212-256-0025) - [![email-us](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-524904432-png/MainImages/mail-1.png?width=32&height=30&name=mail-1.png)Email Us](mailto:info@luriya.com) - [![appraisal](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-524845167-png/MainImages/comment.png?width=30&height=30&name=comment.png)Appraisal](https://offers.luriya.com/free-professional-appraisal) - [![schedule-a-meeting](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-524777677-png/MainImages/calender.png?width=31&height=30&name=calender.png)Schedule a Meeting](https://offers.luriya.com/schedule-a-meeting) - [![mail-in-kit](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-523779231-png/MainImages/bag.png?width=30&height=30&name=bag.png)Mail In Kit](https://offers.luriya.com/free-and-insured-mail-in-kit) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-518216324.png?width=30&height=30&name=file-518216324.png)](https://www.facebook.com/luriyacom) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-521656008.png?width=31&height=30&name=file-521656008.png)](https://twitter.com/luriyanyc) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-521725613.png?width=28&height=30&name=file-521725613.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/company/luriya) - [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-521734583.png?width=27&height=30&name=file-521734583.png)](http://www.pinterest.com/luriya/) ![Diamond Buyer ](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Campaigns/Sell%20My%20Diamond/Website%20Pages/Compressed/Diamond%20Buyer%20%20.png?width=451&name=Diamond%20Buyer%20%20.png "Diamond Buyer ") ![Havilah Blog](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-593106400.svg) ![blog_havilah.png](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/file-526968056-png/MainImages/blog_havilah.png?width=1413&name=blog_havilah.png "blog_havilah.png") ## [Colored Diamonds Gone Wild: Introducing the Pink Diamond](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/colored-diamonds-gone-wild-introducing-the-pink-diamond) BY : [Emily Zimmer](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/emily-zimmer)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  September 18, 2017 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/anne-edgar-119373%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/colored-diamonds-gone-wild-introducing-the-pink-diamond) Naturally formed [Pink Diamonds](http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30584361) are counted among the rarest and most valuable diamonds available today.  One thing is for sure: Walking out of the store with a sparkly PINK [diamond ring](https://www.luriya.com/page/sell-diamond-ring) is quite different from extracting it from somewhere underneath the surface of the Earth. We all have a general idea about where diamonds come from, but not many know the **nitty gritty details of the formation of these precious stones.** [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/colored-diamonds-gone-wild-introducing-the-pink-diamond) Topics: [Diamonds](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/diamonds), [Colored Gems](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/colored-gems) ## [Do You Know Why You're Wearing It? Jewelry and Its Many Meanings](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/do-you-know-why-youre-wearing-it-jewelry-and-its-many-meanings) BY : [Gladys Teng](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/gladys-teng)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  September 04, 2017 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Selling Cultural Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-235959.jpg) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/do-you-know-why-youre-wearing-it-jewelry-and-its-many-meanings) On the most superficial level, jewelry can be thought of as nothing more than a fashion item. It is commonly worn to enhance or complement an outfit, especially for formal events that showcase elegance and style But if you dig a little deeper and look beyond Western ideals, you will find that in many cultures, **jewelry represents more than simply wearable decoration.**   **In many cultures, jewelry is often worn for luck and superstition.** Family heirlooms are passed down to honor tradition and the bonds between generations. In short, jewelry is worn *not* *only* for aesthetically pleasing purposes, but often for sentimental or social intents. [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/do-you-know-why-youre-wearing-it-jewelry-and-its-many-meanings) Topics: [Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/jewelry), [Colored Gems](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/colored-gems) ## [Arm Cuffs: Yay or Nay?](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/arm-cuffs-yay-or-nay) BY : [Esther Meir](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/esther-meir)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  August 03, 2017 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Selling Arm Cuff Apparel NYC](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/Webp.net-resizeimage%20(2).jpg) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/arm-cuffs-yay-or-nay) Arm cuffs are once again making a huge fashion comeback, wrapping the arms of runway models, Hollywood celebrities, and neighborhood fashionistas. But, as we’ve seen time and time again, just because people are wearing it, doesn’t mean it actually *looks good* (*cough cough* unicorn everything- where did that trend even come from??).  So, the big question: should you actually be wearing [arm cuffs](http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/arm-cuff-armlet-bracelet-jewellery-trend-spring-summer-2017-a7754436.html)?   ***Spoiler alert: we say YES.*** [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/arm-cuffs-yay-or-nay) Topics: [Gold](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/gold), [Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/jewelry), [Silver](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/silver), [Colored Gems](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/colored-gems) ## [Summer in the City: Where to Find Cool Jewelry in Downtown NYC](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/summer-in-the-city-where-to-find-the-cool-jewels-in-downtown-manhattan) BY : [Sarah Hucal](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/sarah-hucal)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  August 12, 2014 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/hub/160315/file-1401093596.png) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/summer-in-the-city-where-to-find-the-cool-jewels-in-downtown-manhattan) August is a big month in NYC for tourists on summer vacation. If you find yourself in [downtown Manhattan on a jewelry shopping spree](https://www.luriya.com/page/sell-jewelry-in-nyc), here are some spots you won't want to miss in SoHo and the West Village. **SoHo** is a fashion lover’s heaven and the place to find everything from big-name brands to small designer boutiques. From local fashionistas in basic black to leather-clad Europeans, the neighborhood’s cobbled streets and old-world architecture provide the perfect atmosphere for all types of trendsetters. [Read More](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/summer-in-the-city-where-to-find-the-cool-jewels-in-downtown-manhattan) Topics: [Jewelry](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/jewelry), [Silver](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/silver), [Colored Gems](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/topic/colored-gems) ## [Blood from a Stone: New Efforts to Mine Colored Stones Responsibly](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/blood-from-a-stone-new-efforts-to-mine-colored-stones-responsibly) BY : [Sarah Hucal](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/author/sarah-hucal)   ![](https://www.luriya.com/hubfs/New_Luriya_CTA/luriya-clock.png)  July 22, 2014 [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.luriya.com/hs-fs/hub/160315/file-1296673414.jpg) ](https://www.luriya.com/havilah/blood-from-a-stone-new-efforts-to-mine-colored-stones-responsibly) With [demand for colored gems on the rise](https://www.luriya.com/page/sell-emeralds), it's becoming clear that diamonds aren't the only gem with blood on them. Colored-gem mining and cutting involve many of the same [problems diamonds have become famous for](https://blog.luriya.com/is-it-possible-to-buy-diamonds-without-buying-blood-diamonds). But new initiatives are being launched to keep that in check, and the gem and jewelry industry are starting to get on board. While the colored stone family is large—around 100 types are available today—some tend to steal the spotlight. Prices for rubies and [sapphires have reportedly increased faster than that of diamonds over the past several years](https://www.luriya.com/page/sell-sapphires-in-nyc). In December, Christie’s set a world record at auction with the $6.4 million sale of an 87-carat Burmese ruby and diamond necklace. 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