Actress Mila Kunis is the new spokesmodel for luxury British-based jewelery company Gemfields. The "Black Swan" beauty signed up to promote the brand, which is known for its commitment to ethical gem mining, after taking a personal tour of their facilities in Africa. She must have been impressed, because she gushed to Entertainment Tonight, "They take so much pride in their work and they take such good care of their employees." Kunis insisted on traveling to the Gemfields mines in Africa to witness the staff at …More

Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman has just signed a huge endorsement deal with Pandora Jewelry. The world champion will be involved in the jewelry company’s 2013 print campaign, appearing in ads, in-store venues, and posting to Pandora’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. The Boston native’s first public appearance will be on Saturday October 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pandora store in Stonebriar Centre Mall in Frisco, Texas. Already feeling the benefits of the deal, Aly posted a picture of the …More

Actor and sports memorabilia collector (we bet that’s not the only thing he’s been collecting) Charlie Sheen denies that he is the new owner of American football star Lawrence Taylor’s 1991 Super Bowl ring. Taylor was awarded the ring as a member of the winning New York Giants team (the score was 20-19, in case you cared) in Tampa, FL. He passed on his diamond-studded gold band to his son, Lawrence Taylor, Jr. Today, Taylor, Jr. decided to sell the ring (we’re sure his dad must be so …More

Billionaire widow Lily Safra is auctioning some of her jewelry at Christie’s in May to benefit 20 charities. The so-called Jewels for Hope auction is expected to take in at least $20 million, and includes 70 gems, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, antique pieces and period jewelry. "This jewelry collection reflects her refined taste and its evolution throughout five decades, from the 1970s to the present day," Christie's said in a statement. The collection includes 18 pieces designed by eccentric …More

We’ve heard his name in countless rap songs, from Jay-Z, R.Kelly, 50 Cent, Nas, Pharrell, Fabolous, Wyclef Jean to Kanye West. But who is the man we’ve come to call “Jacob the Jeweler” and the “King of Bling”? Jspace sat down with Jacob Arabo from Jacob & Co. to learn about his Jewish upbringing in the former Soviet Union republic of Uzbekistan; his immigration to New York City at the age of 14; and how his company became one of the most successful jewelry and watch …More

Elizabeth Taylor’s 50-carat pearl, known as La Peregrina, was once eaten by her pet dog. Gifted to Taylor on Valentine's Day in 1969 by actor Richard Burton, the pearl, diamond and ruby necklace recently sold for $11.8 million in an auction at Christie’s. Ward Landrigan, the former head of Sotheby's, sold the pearl to Burton, and recently revealed the unusual history of the gem. As it turns out, "Twenty minutes after she [Taylor] put it on, she lost it." In a hotel room in Las Vegas, Taylor came …More

A short home video played before Christie’s auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection provided an apt tone for the evening. On speakerphone with an unidentified male while sunning herself by the pool, Taylor marvels that “things are going for ten times their price.” She murmurs, “Holy cow,” before encouraging the man on the end of the line to buy it all. The sale of the late-actress’ extensive jewelry collection likewise exceeded expectations. Christie’s …More

The late great Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s extensive jewelry collection goes up for auction at Christie’s in New York this December. The 300 glittering pieces are expected to fetch more than $30 million all told. That’s quite a lot of frosting. The biggest item on the block may be La Peregrina, one of the largest pearls in the world. Twice ex-hubby Richard Burton gave it to Taylor in 1969 as a Valentine’s Day gift. They just don’t make men like that any more. Marc Porter, chairman and …More