We usually feature some great big jewel or gemstone-related bit of news here on the BIG BLING site, but sometimes the essence of what makes jewels so amazing is a state of mind.

Here, that state is perfectly stated in the featured quote … ( … Don’t know who said it, but they were exactly right!)

The true essence of BLING shines from within — so, BLING on!!

Here’s a unique, and well, kind of odd piece being billed by Swiss jeweler and creator, Mohamed Shawesh, as the world’s first all-diamond ring (shown left).

This 150-carat wonder is carved entirely out of diamond — band and all — using a patented laser technique combined with traditional diamond cutting and polishing techniques. According to the Shawish Company website,

“The Shawish company has the exclusive expertise for the production of a ring made entirely in diamond. After a year of hard work, their technicians succeeded in developing laser equipment enabling them to cut directly into the brut carat diamond.”

The copyrighted piece is expected to sell for $70 million.

Note: If you won the recent $656 million Mega Millions jackpot, you could buy 9 of these, with a little left over to spring for some matching earrings … and a yacht.

Tis’ the season – colorful fields of daffodils and tulips will be popping out any minute!

Take a cue from spring for your wedding or prom and try a floral-inspired statement piece like the vintage necklace shown left (and below).

Here, a silver-grey rose set on a natural brass filigree is wrapped between yellow glossy enamel flowers layered with crystal rhinestones and maroon chrysanthemum flowers set on gold-brass filigrees and silver-grey glass pearls.

The beautiful vintage, one-of-a-kind necklace measures 19 inches in overall length and closes with a brass toggle clasp …

… lovely, fresh and fun!

Available on Esty; $54.00.

If BLING had a face, this would be it!

If she didn’t seem so darn nice (in a quirky way), I wouldn’t think twice about Kim Kardashian’s newest fragrance, True Reflection.

In her appearance on the Tonight Show last night, she did her best to promote the line (and, of course, herself).  Here’s how blogsite Fragrantica describes the scent:

“True Reflection is a truly feminine, very well-balanced composition which is built of fruity, watery and floral notes. The composition starts with fresh mouthwatering notes of Italian bergamot, luscious plum and peach. The heart is composed of floral notes: night blooming gardenia, chocolate orchid and lotus flower. Textured woods, patchouli and skin musk are included in the base notes.”

So noted. 

Actually, it must be challenging and fun to create an abstract product like perfume … It’s totally all about the image, the brand that surrounds it.

… And, then of course, it has to smell amazing.

BIG BLING Disclaimer: We haven’t personally spritzed this one on yet, but you can check out True Reflection and its very BLING-y (in a quirky way) bottle for yourself – probably in department stores everywhere – right?

Nothing says “Luck of the Irish” more than a big sparkly twirling BIG BLING Emerald (shown left) on your iPhone or iPad …

With Saint Patty’s Day just a couple days away — you’ll want to click on over to the iTunes Store and lock down your lucky charm today!

This Fashion Week fashionista has beautiful sparkling jewels at the tip of her fingers all the time … just like you with the BIG BLING ap!

So colorful, so fun!

With February still upon us (and in a Leap Year), it is only fitting that we report this exciting pink BIG BLING find –

A “remarkable” 12.76 carat pink diamond has been found at premier mining company Rio Tinto’s diamond operations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Named the Argyle Pink Jubilee, the huge rough stone is considered the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in Australia.

Rio Tinto officials have indicated that the diamond has been sent to Perth for polishing and cutting, which will take about 10 days. According to the BBC, the cut diamond will be graded and taken on a world tour, including to New York and Hong Kong, before being offered for sale later this year.

“Growing demand for the extremely rare jewel has seen pink diamond prices skyrocket over the past 20 years; they are now among “the most concentrated forms of wealth on earth, well in excess of white diamonds.”

Extremely high quality pink diamonds can command in excess of $1 million USD per carat, which would mean that the Argyle Pink Jubilee is likely to sell for $10 million or more.

Note:  Ninety percent of the pink diamonds in the world have been found at the Argyle mine … Road trip!!! 

(The cut Argyle Pink Jubilee will no doubt resemble our fabulously pink BIG BLING icon – yes?)

A bedazzled dancer performs during the Vila Isabel Samba school parade during Carnival celebrations today in Rio de Janeiro — !

Love all those feathers too!

Nothing says “I LOVE you” like a heart-shaped BIG BLING Ruby!

To send a little spontaneous sparkliness to the one you love, download the BIG BLING app on iTunes or, as our Valentine’s Day present to you, just copy from this post and paste to send by text, Twitter, Facebook or email.

(We love you too!)