They say that blue is the colour of creativity and intelligence. It is a color that symbolizes loyalty, strength, wisdom and trust. Blue is also the colour of summer! And speaking of summer, this oval sapphire set with half moon cut diamonds is the perfect piece for the resort looks in Santorini, Mykonos and Patmos.
Don’t you think?
Oval sapphire ring with half moon cut diamonds
Ruby, the queen of precious gems, is the birthstone for those, who were born in July. Symbolic of the passion and energy associated with the color red, the vibrant ruby is said to bring love and success. Find below 10 interesting facts about one of our most favourite stones in the history of jewelry!
18K diamond ring with a ruby and white diamonds
1. The word ruby comes from the Latin word “rubens” which means red.
2. Rubies are found in shades of red, from rich darkish red to pigeon blood red and pinkish red. The red hue comes from traces of the mineral chromium.
3. Ruby is the birthstone for July. It is also a traditional gift for those celebrating 15th or 40th anniversaries.
4. Rubies are extremely strong, registering 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. They are as resilient as sapphires and only slightly softer than diamonds.
5. Rubies have been found all over the world, including in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Africa, Australia and the USA. The majority of rubies for sale at Israel-Diamonds originate in Myanmar, Thailand and other locations in Asia.
6. The most precious rubies are those with a full, rich red color with just a hint of blue tones. Originally, the finest rubies were mined in Myanmar and it is from there that the term Burmese ruby began to describe the finest rubies.
7. Almost all rubies have flaws. Rubies without imperfections are exceptionally rare and command prices even higher than diamonds of a similar weight and quality.
8. The world’s largest ruby is owned by a Chinese jewelry company. It weighs 8184 g (40920 Carat) and measures 5.11 x 5.43 x 5.70 inches.
9. Rubies, because of their brilliant red hues, are often related to themes concerning the essence and vibrancy of life. If there is one gemstone that represents the passion of love, it is the ruby.
10. Almost all natural rubies are treated to improve their color and strengthen them.
One of our favourite fashion icons here in Greece, is definitely Tamta. The popular singer, who is also a judge at the greek X Factor made an amazing appearance wearing our diamond earrings, and she really did look like a goddess. Don’t you think?
Tamta in Danelian
Styling: Alexandra Katsaiti
18K diamond earrings in white gold with brilliant, white diamonds
If you’re not planning to leave from Athens soon, then why don’t you visit the Grand Resort at Lagonissi? This magical place will give you all the exotic vibes that you’re craving during the summer.
But except from that, one other reason you should definitely visit Grand Resort, is our Danelian boutique. If you want to experience our diamonds live next to the sea, then why don’t you give us a visit?
The Grand Resort in Lagonissi (view from the top)
Our Danelian Boutique in Grand Resort Lagonissi.
Find the Danelian collections in one of the most beautiful places in Athens.
We went a little behind the scenes to show you the making of our favourite engagement ring for the season. It is a dreamy custom made, three stone, triple emerald cut unique ring!
Craftsmanship has been around forever chez Danelian, we just love uniqueness!
15K emerald cut three stone diamond engagement ring
It is true that throughout the years we have come across to many artists and designers, who would embrace and glorify simplicity and minimalism. William Shakespeare had said that “sometimes, less is more”, while Leonardo Da Vinci believed that “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. In the meantime Coco Chanel had been saying for years that “simplicity is the key note of all true elegance”. And the truth is that sometimes, truly less is more. In diamonds, this theory can also be applied.
A diamond choker for instance, although it may look so thin, simple and fragile, in the same time when worn with a white top or shirt, it can look so powerful. Don’t you agree?
18K white gold diamond chokers with brilliant diamonds
Yes, summer is here! And we finally got the opportunity to “travel” our diamonds around the greek islands. And because it’s summer and sunny, we are free to be playful, get creative with colours and come out with multiple, unexpected combinations.
Like this one, where rubies gave us the inspiration to create a “wrist party”. As for the statement ring, we’ re simply loving it. What about you?
18K diamond ring with brilliant, white gold diamonds and rubies.
Silver bracelet with leather strap and brilliant rubies.
18K diamond bracelet with brilliant, white gold diamonds and rubies.
Have you ever wondered what yellow stands for? Well, they say that this colour stands for sunshine, hope, and happiness. We totally agree, especially when we see this amazing, canary fancy yellow ring and the way it reflects the light. It kind of resembles the sun. Don’t you think?
15K fancy yellow radiant cut diamond embellished with two trilliant cut diamonds
There have been many times in the past, when we have talked about our bespoke services and the custom made pieces we create for our customers. For instance, this custom made choker is a one of a kind piece in the shape of a crown, created for an Arabian princess. Isn’t it wonderful?
P.S. It can also be worn as a brooch!
18K white gold diamond choker with brilliant white diamonds