Wednesday, 20. January 2010
Talk of diamond jewelry and the first images that come to one’s mind are mystic but beautiful, strangely enchanting women. Over the past years, advertisements of diamond jewelry have used this visual to enhance the magic further. They are not just any adornment. If they were they wouldn’t have been so very expensive. They have meant much more to the human race over generations. That is why, irrespective of the region on the world map, civilizations have always associated diamond jewelry with the highest like the kings, nobles etc.
Diamond jewelry owes its charm to its exquisite beauty, especially the multitude of colors reflecting from each of the stones that make it up. Diamonds to mankind represent purity and strength, two qualities that have always been respected and hence draw so much attention at the sub-conscious level. We often get words of advice about how only the best come out of real fire, very much metaphorical to the way diamonds are formed under high temperature and pressure. It’s that quality of theirs that adheres to the human spirit. Read more... (505 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Rich Vial -
Wednesday, 2. December 2009
Diamond necklaces are absolutely stunning and if you choose the right cut of diamond, they can actually be breathtaking. The one cut that comes to mind that is ideal for a necklace is the princess cut diamond. If you want people to notice your necklace, a princess cut diamond pendant necklace is an easy choice.
If you are not sure of the style of cut that a princess cut diamond is, it is a very elegant square shaped diamond. It is this cut that enables the diamond to capture light in a rather unique way giving it a luster that few diamonds can match. This cut does not show flaws as much as other cuts do and can therefore end up being much less expensive.
While engagement rings are probably the most popular use of the princess cut diamond, there are plenty of others, including being used as a pendant. The shape of the diamond makes it an ideal fit in a variety of settings. You also have the luxury of getting a larger diamond for a pendant because of the lower cost of them. This gives you an opportunity to really wow your friends. Read more... (545 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Travis Dunleavy -
Saturday, 14. November 2009
We all want the finest things in life and diamonds have always been something that have been associated with the creme de la creme. However, times being what they are, very few people can actually afford to pay for these types of things and still keep their budget in line. When you are looking for designer diamond jewelry, it helps to know where the bargains are.
In Hollywood, the hottest styles change almost daily and what’s popular today may be old news by tomorrow. Luckily, you can benefit from these rapidly changing trends if you time your purchases right and find dealers that need to move their inventory quickly. Some dealers pride themselves on selling only the latest and hottest jewelry designs. Once a look is no longer popular, they have to move their product to make room for the latest trend.
This results in a selection of designer diamond jewelry that’s beautiful and affordable. Before you make your next purchase, decide which trendy styles suit your personality and current jewelry collection best. Not all styles work for everybody, so make sure it’s a piece you will enjoy for a long time. Read more... (507 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Gilberto Hernandez -
Saturday, 14. November 2009
One of the best memories of any woman’s life is the day that her man proposes marriage to her. He is making a promise to spend the rest of his life with you and to seal the deal he puts an incredible diamond engagement ring on your finger. Just by looking at it, you can tell that he spent a few months salary on it and you should protect that investment with insurance on your diamond engagement ring.
The moment you put that ring on, it is perfectly reasonable to expect you to lose grip in reality for a few days. Your life has officially changed forever, but when you come back down from that high, you are going to realize that you need to get that ring protected. The way to do this is by finding the right insurance policy just in case something happens.
When you are getting ready to insure your ring, you may want to consider a company that specializes in this type of insurance. You can either do a Google search or even ask the dealer where the ring was purchased at to recommend someone. Be sure to research them thoroughly to make sure that the company pays on claims. Read more... (566 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Warren Boylan -
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 -
Friday, 6. November 2009
A diamond has long been cherished as the ultimate symbol of lasting love because of it’s purity and ageless beauty.
As a purchaser of diamonds for engagement rings, whether past, present or future, one may wonder why there is such variation in price from store to store. What characteristics constitute a $5,000 diamond versus one that costs only $500?
The grading system for diamonds is based upon four different elements. Firstly, size will play a large role in the price. This is referred to as the “carat weight,” and it is determined on a 100 point scale. The larger the carat weight, the higher the value.
Carat size may push the price up, but only slightly if there is no clarity. Several facets determine clarity on both an internal and external basis. Internal aspects, dubbed inclusions, and external aspects, dubbed blemishes, all contribute to the overall clarity score.
The number of inclusions as well as their size and tint all factor into the overall clarity score, as do the number and size of surface blemishes. A flawless diamond is at the top end of the clarity scale, referred to as ‘pure’. An inexpensive diamond may carry with it the classification of ‘heavily included’. Read more... (510 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Brad Morgan -
Wednesday, 21. October 2009
If you like to dress like a punk rocker, you may also be interested in a unique jewelry design known as diamond body jewelry. You dont have to have to go out and get a bizarre nose or tongue ring but instead you can choose a conservative ear stud. Wherever you decide to attach this type of jewelry, the style you choose will depend upon your own unique personality.
Body jewelry became famous in the 1980s and as of the last decade the use of diamonds in these pieces has become quite popular. This type of jewelry was first worn by the rebellious teenager. Now in the new millennium, it is used by people who also have tattoos and body piercing.
A few years ago bellybuttons lights were worn by teenage girls. Now bellybutton rings studded with diamonds have become the favorite diamond body jewelry piece to decorate the navel. If you would like to buy this type of jewelry, you should consider one made of titanium since it is a lightweight metal and will not irritate the skin or cause an infection. Women who work out regularly and have nice abs would look good wearing a decorative bellybutton ring. Read more... (729 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Robert Powell -
Tuesday, 20. October 2009
Finding the perfect antique diamond ring will require more time and effort than if you went out and purchased a new quality gemstone. Rings manufactured in the 19th century had a different design and workmanship to them than contemporary pieces. Since some of these ancient pieces may have been passed down from deceased relatives, they will have a sentimental value attached to them.
If you decide to purchase an antique diamond ring, have an experienced jewelry look at it to see if it first needs to be repaired. This type of jewelry can be quite costly to repair and it may be necessary to find a different ring that will require little or no repair.
In order to find the perfect antique ring you use several sources for research. You can do a search on Google by typing in the keyword antique diamond ring; several websites will come up and you can click on any of them to see pictures and relevant information relating to that subject matter. This one source will help to educate you on the various designs available in the antique diamond industry. Jewelers are also helpful and if they do not sell antique jewelry, they can direct you to the best dealers who specialize in that field. Local bookstores are also a good source of information and several have an extensive selection of books relating to that subject matter. Doing this important research is critical since you do not want to be fooled into buying a synthetic diamond or purchasing a reproduction. Read more... (884 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Anthony Taglione -
