Sunday, 22. November 2009
Engagement and Wedding are special occassions of life and selecting the appropriate engagement and wedding rings makes it even more special, or so to say, difficult. Infact some couples treat the purchase of wedding and engagement rings at par with buying a house or a car.
From the erstwhile times when gentlemen were supposed to part with a month’s salary in buying an engagement or wedding rings, things have changes and solitaires have given space to newer and contemporary jewellery designs.
Compared to earlier times, things have been looking up in the jewellery space. This is largely due to the contemporary styles of jewellery that are available so abundantly now. Independent jewellery designers have come to occupy the centre stage. With professional training in jewellery designing, contemporary jewellery designers have brought about a change in the way jewellery is looked upon by the young couples. People are looking at jewellery that brings artistic and conceptual value to them, and hence you will see a surge in demand of contemporary jewellery with intrinsic artistic works. The fact that jewellery designers have trained at schools of jewellery designs makes everything seem like picture perfect when it comes to the overall emotional quotient of jewellery wearer. Read more... (446 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Mark Smith -
Friday, 13. November 2009
A lot of women and young girls simply adore jewellery and love to receive it as presents. Here is a basic guide for buying costume jewellery.
If it is simple trinkets you are looking for then these can be found in any dollar store or at any swap meet. These tend to be extremely cheap and made of very thin cheap gold or even plastic. They have no designer names or anything else and this costume jewellery falls under the category of fashion jewellery and is made more for young teens and small girls than grown women.
You have some that may look real but is still very cheap. It is usually painted with gold color paint and may cause severe allergic reactions in some people. At the very least it may well turn your skin to a nice shade of green or any other number of colors. As a gift it is really only well suited for a friend or a teenager who may lose it or only wear it a few times anyway. If given as a gift I would be up front about it being costume jewellery. Read more... (578 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Trevor Weir -
Saturday, 7. November 2009
One of the few things that can impress a woman is jewellery. Be it Gold Jewellery or Diamond Jewellery, you are sure to win the heart of your woman with elegantly designed jewellery.
Contemporary jewellery designers have really given a lot of new options as far as contemporary designs in rings, necklaces, brooches and braceletes is concerned. The fact that demand for contemporary shapes in jewellery is increasing is a clear fact that establishes the significance of contemporary designers’ works. And these designs are always being modified and improved to give them contemporary looks.
While followers and lovers of contemporary jewellery will always swear by the designs and modern look in these jewellery items like rings, necklaces, brooch or bracelets, the lovers of traditional jewellery have nothing to lose. Traditional jewellery designs are always in demand due to classic appearance and looks. But the fact that you see abstract designs with contemporary jewellery items makes them an immediate attraction.
How do you choose a contemporary jewellery item? This will depend on what is your aim. Do you wish to use the contemporary jewellery item at informal place like your office place or the major gatherings like weddings etc. If you wish to wear contemporary jewellery items while you are at the workplace you can find beautiful designs in sterling silver, pearls and rubies. These jewellery pieces look good without displaying too much glitter. Read more... (366 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Mark Smith -
Sunday, 11. October 2009
by Rich Keys
For many years diamonds have been an obsession of people all across the world. The beauty and value of diamonds is appreciated more than any other gem. They are regarded as the most popular stone used in engagement and wedding rings and are a symbol of undying love.
Women and men also fancy diamonds in other adornments. There are gorgeous jewelry choices from diamond chokers, to diamond pendants, to diamond tennis bracelets. What is the special diamond quality that makes them unparalleled?
One of nature’s most prized creations, no two diamonds are exactly alike. Gemologists have discovered that each diamond has its own design based on variations in the cut and the color.
The discovery of diamonds can be traced back to India around 800 B.C. For many years only royalty wore them as a symbol of their strength, although all were taken with their extreme beauty. In modern times common people also wear diamonds as an everyday accessory. Diamonds are rated on the 4 Cs: Carat Weight, Clarity, Color and Cut. The rating system determines what grade each diamond is and thus determines the price which will be commanded for purchasing each diamond. Read more... (585 words)
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Monday, 17. August 2009
by Janice Jopin
Some of us buy gold jewellery because – it looks excellent, our mom said so, it compliments the color of our skin, its a great possible investment, yaddy, yaddy yah. The reasons are as numerous as the overly honest dealers who would sell you the jewelry.
I guess I shouldn’t pass too quickly over the “great investment theme” because its or can be somewhat important to know that “10 Carat gold” all the way up to “18 Carat gold” is generally not considered to be great investment material. And unfortunately the fact that your home insurance will cover it still doesn’t make it investment grade material.
If investment is your reason and you don’t want to buy gold bars or certificates, and of course you want to flaunt your investment on your skin during special occasions then go for jewellery that is at least 22-24 Carat Gold. The trick, especially in North America and England, is – where does one buy 24K Gold?
Some jewellers who don’t sell 24 Carat gold are likely to tell you that there is no such thing in jewelry since its too soft for most applications. They do have a point there however from experience I can tell you that 22 Carat Gold necklaces of 110 grams have been known to support the pull of a 50 pound child. Read more... (966 words)
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Monday, 17. August 2009
by Janice Jopin
Some of us purchase gold jewellery because – it feels great, our mom said so, it compliments the color of our skin, its a great possible investment, yaddy, yaddy yah. The reasons are as plentiful as the overly honest dealers who would sell you the goods.
I guess I shouldn’t pass too quickly over the “great investment theme” because it is or can be somewhat important to know that “10 Carat gold” all the way up to “18 Carat gold” is generally not considered to be shrewd investment material. It is simply not investment grade, hard assets even if your home insurance covers it in case of theft.
If investment is your reason and you don’t want to buy gold bars or certificates, and of course you want to flaunt your investment on your skin during special occasions then go for jewellery that is at least 22-24 Carat Gold. The trick, especially in North America and England, is – where does one buy 24K Gold? Read more... (972 words)
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Monday, 17. August 2009
by Janice Jopin
Some of us purchase gold fashion jewellery because – it looks excellent, our mummy’ said so, it compliments the color of our skin, its a great possible investment, yaddy, yaddy yah. The reasons are as plentiful as the wonderfully honest dealers who would sell you the goods.
Perhaps I shouldn’t skip too quickly over the “great investment theme” because its or can be somewhat important to know that “10 Carat gold” all the way up to “18 Carat gold” is generally not considered to be shrewd investment material. It is simply not investment grade, hard assets even if your home insurance covers it in case of theft.
Some of us want to claim an investment while still flaunting the bling on our skin and there is nothing wrong with that so flaunt something a little or considerably better than 18 Carat in order to claim the investment angle. The trick, especially in North America and England, is – where does one buy 24K Gold? Read more... (953 words)
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Monday, 17. August 2009
by Janice Jopin
Some of us purchase gold jewelry because – it feels great, our mummy’ said so, it compliments the color of our clothes, its a great possible investment, yaddy, yaddy yah. The reasons are as plentiful as the wonderfully honest dealers who would sell you the jewelry.
I guess I shouldn’t skip too quickly over the “great investment theme” because its or can be somewhat important to know that “10 Carat gold” all the way up to “18 Carat gold” is not generally considered to be great investment material. And unfortunately the fact that your home insurance will cover it still doesn’t make it investment grade material.
Some of us want to claim an investment while still flaunting the bling on our skin and there is nothing wrong with that so flaunt something a little or considerably better than 18 Carat in order to claim the investment angle. The trick, especially in North America and England, is – where does one buy 24K Gold? Read more... (1002 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Janice Jopin -
