The latest news from Cathryn Paul is that we have added a “Buy Now Boutique” to our website.

So for all those people who just can’t wait to have their ring designed, these beautiful rings are independently valued, have diamond grading certificates and are ready to go! www.cathrynpaul.com.au
 
 
  These beautiful pave set rings are the latest thing off the bench!
 
 
 

The Emerald Cut

Stones whose outlines are either square or rectangular and whose facets are linear and arranged parallel to the girdle are known as step-cut stones. These stones often have their corners truncated, creating an emerald cut (after its most common application to emerald gemstones) with an octagonal outline. This is done because sharp corners are points of weakness where a stone may cleave or fracture.

 
 

Famous emerald cut engagement rings
Princess Grace of Monaco had this beautiful 10.47 ct emerald cut diamond engagement ring set with 2 baguette diamonds in platinum.
Camilla Parker Bowles was given this heirloom ring from the Queen. It is an 8ct emerald cut diamond with bar-set baguettes each side.
Melania Trump has this 12ct emerald-cut diamond with tapered baguettes channel-set in platinum.


 
 

Ring for a pizza takes on a whole new meaning!

One pizzeria in New York really went all out for Valentine’s day!

“The ring is 8000 dollars, the bottle is 160 dollars and the pizza is about 19 dollars,” said Tom Favitta of Favitta’s Family Pizzeria in Henrietta.
Favitta hopes the unusual offer makes someone's Valentine's Day unusually romantic.

“We'll bring the ring, and I'll personally deliver it, with a little white cloth over my arm, and open the bottle for them."

The price tag of $8,180 US might be a bit steep for some lovers and lovers of pizza!
 
 
 
The birthstone for May is Emerald.

The name emerald is derived from the Greek word Smaragdos which means green stone. Only the finest of qualities are transparent. Emeralds often have inclusions which are not considered a fault but are evidence of the genuineness of the stone.

Emerald has always been considered calming, especially on the eye and in folklore is said to guard against snakebites and all weaknesses and diseases of man Carved emeralds under the pillow dispel bad dreams and if placed under the tongue evoke visions and premonitions.
 
 

Community Angels Gala Luncheon is being held on Thursday the 8th of May 2008. The event will be opened by The Governor of Queensland Ms Quentin Bryce AC and the guest speaker is Premier Anna Bligh. Community Angels are raising money to help furnish a kindy room for Young Mothers for Young Women and a parent’s room for Deception Bay Flexible Learning Centre.

Time: 11.30-2.30pm
Venue: The Pavilion, Alan Border Field, 1 Bogan St. Albion Brisbane
Cost: $70.00
Parking: Free
Enq: 07 3890 0583 / 07 38781661