Thursday, 28. January 2010
With the summer just past, the festive season will soon be upon us, so the savvy amongst us will start planning their Christmas presents now; why not join the smug faces sitting in the warm pub in the run up to Christmas, as the rest of us scurry about trying to find a last minute present that will suffice for our families and friends?
It is indeed true that it is not the price tag that counts but it is the love and affection that comes with the present that matters most. On the other hand, the value of a gift is also associated with how much it is worth. One of the most priceless and touching presents that a person can receive in this wonderful season is a diamond. It goes to show that you believe that the one you are giving it to is dear and valuable to you in comparison to a diamond.
The diamond is a very versatile piece of jewellery. It can go very well with any ensemble as well as create elegance in every wardrobe you choose. Diamonds go well with any piece of jewellery, be it a broach, ring, necklace, bracelet, or a pair of earrings to match. A diamond gives you class and fabulous style. Read more... (528 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Rich Keys -
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 -
Friday, 4. December 2009
Saying that fashion is very seasonal is actually an understatement. What could be a hot trend in one month might already be a fashion faux pas in the next month. You probably have been caught in such fashion dilemma at least once. To keep abreast with the current trend, have a diamond earring. This is a fashion piece that will never go out of style.
Diamond earrings fit perfectly with any outfits. You can wear it with a little black dress bringing all the attention to your dazzling earrings. You can also wear them to accentuate your casual attire. You can wear just about anything you want and still look fabulous with a pair of diamond earrings.
Some women think that they can’t pull off a look with diamond earrings. They feel that that they’re not glamorous or beautiful enough to wear them. They don’t realize that every woman can wear these earrings to highlight their beauty. Every woman will feel radiant whenever she wears this timeless accessory.
Even men can wear diamond earring and still look their finest. How could anyone forget how the Beckhams, David and Victoria, look so fascinating with their matching diamond earrings? It’s truly an image to remember, whether you’re a fan of them or not. Read more... (479 words)
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Tuesday, 17. November 2009
Without any doubt it can be said that diamond stud earrings spells boldest statements of achievement as well as style in life which any individual can adorn. These days, earrings having only a single diamond or have many small diamonds encrusted that seem to be latest trends in fashion. They can be availed in numerous styles according to your tastes and preferences from classy gold ones to hip hop styles.
For over a long time diamond stud earrings are associated with elderly people, in particular women but with the change in fashion trends these days many men are wearing them as they prefer diamond earring in comparison to the gold stud earrings. This is largely the outcome of coming together of fashion as well as music industry, due to which hip hop now spells a particular fashion style as it describes a music style so it does a bling concept.
Due to the hip style being so much in vogue it has taken into its grip the youth to dress themselves in bling. In such a case diamond stud earring is a perfect option as they are specifically designed keeping in mind the younger people. they can be availed in vibrant hues, funky designs as well as characteristic looks. Such earrings are known both for their status as well as styles. Different colored diamonds are enhanced to produce a vibrant as well as stronger coloration to diamond stud earrings. Read more... (481 words)
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Saturday, 14. November 2009
People have been fascinated with horse jewelry (jewelry with horses on it) throughout the ages. From the most ancient of days to our present era today, families would often incorporate the image of a horse into their jewelry. Usually made from precious metals and gems, such as gold, silver, and diamonds, they were often passed down from generation to generation. They became valuable keepsakes.
Where did this desire to put a “mere animal” on a beautiful piece of jewelry come from? Just think of the horse…it’s not too hard to imagine. The horse is an animal with a number of desirable traits…traits that we all hope we possess in our own character. What are these traits? They are:
1) Strength – Horses have been asked to perform many of man’s most menial tasks. Consider the workhorses like the Clydesdale for example. They are powerful enough to pull the famous Budweiser wagons, and plow the fields as well. A piece of jewelry that incorporates the horse design will exude the strength and power of this animal. This type of gift is very popular amongst men. Read more... (523 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Barb Jackson -
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)
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Friday, 23. October 2009
Jewelry, since time began offers a host of the mythical and superstitious. Some stones have healing powers, others will ward off sickness, offer protection, give courage and will even attract the opposite sex. We have all experienced at some time what our birth stone is and what it represents. As there are only twelve months in the year this offers us only the possibility of twelve different gem stones. We are familiar with January being the Garnet, a cousin to the Ruby, February the Amethyst, March the Aquamarine, April the Diamond, May the Emerald, June the Pearl, July the Ruby, August the Peridot, September the Sapphire, October the Opal, November the Topaz and December the Turquoise. Whilst this is all well and good there are some very fine stones out there that were not lucky enough to be chosen as a stone of the month.
Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Opal come to mind as do Onyx, Tiger eye and Jade. All worthy stones in there own right and if you choose to make one of them your own personal favorite, well who is going to stop you. The stone designated to be your own just because you were born in that month may not be a color that you warm to instinctively. Read more... (557 words)
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Thursday, 15. October 2009
by Fred Gagnon
Black diamond rings are dazzling pieces of jewelry with a sophisticated look that is loved by many celebrities. Black diamond is believed to possess the power to shore up relationships. It is sometimes called the stone of reconciliation because it is believed to patch up all misunderstandings between warring couples.
Black diamond, also called carbonado which means carbonized or burned, is one of the rarest and most valuable gemstones. With the Mohs hardness of 10, black diamond, like colorless diamond, is considered the hardest of all gemstones. And this fascinating stone is perfect for making elegant jewelries like the black diamond rings by blackdiamondrings.org.
Black diamond rings are stunning pieces of jewelry and they are more dramatic when added with gemstones with bold colors like ruby, emerald and sapphire. For dazzling and bold black diamond rings that are stylish and captivating there is blackdiamondrings.org. Our awe-inspiring black diamond rings have distinct designs.
Black diamond jewelry is usually set in contrast with white diamond, silver, white gold, or platinum as they make black diamond even more beautiful and stunning. They are available in imperial design, princess cut, in prong setting, intertwined, in a sleek, modern design, etc. Read more... (660 words)
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