Wednesday, 3. March 2010
Well, You want to design your engagement ring…
And yet…
You have to realize several factors before you start building, one of the several points you’ll want to know will be diamonds.
You at the very least require a fundamental idea of exactly what to watch out for inside a precious stone. What is critical and what’s unwanted.
On this page I will talk about what’s known as the 4 C’s:
The 4 Cs are Carat, Cut, Clarity, and Color.
Okay?
We will get started by covering Carat weight. Carat is known as a rank of a precious stone’s weight in grams. Certainly The larger the higher quality, nevertheless usually there are some factors to bear in mind about Size.
First is, and This would seem very clear, when you increase in Carat weight, the diamond gets much more expensive. For example, a Two Carat stone costs approximately $25,000, when a One Carat precious stone will set you back a fraction of that at $1 – 4k. Hence The price increases tremendously. Read more... (666 words)
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Friday, 19. February 2010
Why don’t we say that you are all set to build your own engagement ring.
Why don’t we simply assume that you’ve done all of the researching, you are aware of the type of engagement ring you desire, however , you do not know the top location to build your diamond ring.
Actually, it’s really no small issue. You certainly need to make certain to get a place to build your own engagement ring which will let you design that ideal engagement ring.
Just what should you try to find?
Well, Why don’t we imagine things you need to design an engagement ring…
You will need a diamond, or some other treasured stone…
You also require the ring setting.
Therefore In theory, Finding a engagement ring constructor ought to be as easy as finding the finest blend of those two needs!
And honestly, There’s not a whole lot more to try and find then those two things.
Here I will discuss what you ought to look for in a Build-It-Yourself-Ring-Builder whenever you go and decide to build your own engagement ring: Read more... (516 words)
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Saturday, 14. November 2009
Titanium has mostly been used in the past in the industrial and manufacturing industries, but thankfully now you can also purchase stylish and attractive titanium jewelry. Due to titanium being hypoallergenic, lightweight, and extremely durable, titanium has become a popular choice for fashion jewelry and wedding rings. Consumers can now find virtually any type of jewelry fashioned from titanium, including watches, rings, earrings, bracelets, cuff links, and even titanium money clips. However, the most popular type of titanium jewelry being sold is titanium wedding jewelry, specifically titanium wedding bands. So, if you’re considering buying a titanium engagement ring or wedding ring, here are a few tips to help you select the right ring for you or your loved one:
For starters, you should know that titanium has a different look than other metals. Titanium can easily be polished to a very high luster; however it is quite a bit darker than more commonly known precious white metals such as white gold, platinum, and silver. Since the material is so hard and durable, it can also be heat-treated or anodized to change the color; the most popular choice for color-treatment of titanium jewelry is charcoal black. This process only affects the surface material, which allows the jewelry designer to create deep engravings that stand out in stark contrast to the darker surrounding surface of the ring. But remember if you buy a black titanium wedding band, if you’re really hard on your jewelry you can scratch the surface. Read more... (645 words)
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Saturday, 17. October 2009
The Moissanite to the casual observer is a diamond simulant is nearly indistinguishable from real diamonds. It is more durable and more brilliant than a diamond. It offers the mystique of having one of the rarest jewels in the world, the Moissanite.
Moissanite is sometimes called silicon carbibe or carborondum. Its colors range from grayish to a greenish tone. Moissanite is a rare mineral with a hexagonal crystal structure that occurs in iron nickel meteorites.
Moissanite was discovered in 1893 by a French chemist, Ferdinand Frederick Henri Moissan, who mistakenly identified the crystals as diamonds. But in 1904 he identified the crystals as silicon carbide (SiC), which was later named after him. But it wasn’t until 1995 that jewelers used moissanite as a gemstone.
Moissanite is a quite similar to a diamond, making it an excellent diamond simulant. Its crystalline structure is held together with strong covalent bonding, or the attraction-to-repulsion stability, similar to diamonds. It is nearly as hard as diamond. It can feature the brilliance same as a diamond.
Aside form looking alike, moissanite and diamonds have other similar features. They are both great conductors of electricity making them both ideal for use in the electronic field. Moissanites are thermally conductive like diamonds and can even match the heat conductivity of diamonds. Read more... (632 words)
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Thursday, 15. October 2009
by Fred Gagnon
Moissanite engagement ring is an excellent alternative to a diamond engagement ring. It offers the mystique of having one of the rarest jewels in the world, the moissanite. Moissanite is a diamond simulant that is nearly indistinguishable from diamonds to the casual observer. It is more brilliant and more durable than a diamond.
Moissanite is sometimes called silicon carbibe or carborondum. Its colors range from grayish to a greenish tone. Moissanite is a rare mineral with a hexagonal crystal structure that occurs in iron nickel meteorites.
Moissanite was discovered by Ferdinand Frederick Henry Moissan, a French Chemist in 1893. He mistakenly identifies the crystals as diamonds. However, he was able to identify the crystals as silicon carbibe (SiC) in 1904, which was late named after him. Jewelers used Moissanite as a gemstone only in 1995.
Moissanite is nearly as hard as diamond and features the same brilliance as diamond. Its crystalline structure is held together with strong covalent bonding or similar to diamonds attraction-to-repulsion stability. Moissanite is an excellent diamond simulant because it is quite similar to diamond. Read more... (636 words)
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Saturday, 15. August 2009
by George C.Baycan
There is something about the way that gemstone jewelry shimmers and shines when it is worn that makes it popular the world over. There are many different types of gemstone jewelry ranging from earrings to necklaces and rings to watches or bracelets. Each and every piece is unique and beautiful, a perfect match for the right person.
Gemstone jewelry may also be the prefect option for engagement jewelry. Gemstone rings featuring diamonds with sapphires, rubies, emeralds or any of the semi-precious stones are very unique looking and original, much different than the traditional all diamond sets.
Deciding on which color of gemstone jewelry to buy is really a personal taste decision. You may wish to consider buying a classic color or you may also look for a semi-precious stone that is a favorite color. Different settings may include two or more different gemstones, giving you lots of possible options.
One of the most loved of all the gemstone jewelry items are the classic ruby rings. The deep, rich red color of the rings is particularly well matched to either yellow gold or any of the silver metals including platinum or white gold. These rings can be flanked with smaller diamonds either as chips or baguettes to really add to the beauty of the ring. Read more... (455 words)
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Saturday, 27. June 2009
by Margaret Nufflemeyer
Most engagements rings are brand new and cost an arm and a leg. Fortunately it doesn’t have to be this way. An antique engagement ring is a great choice even if money isn’t a concern because and antique engagement ring original and caries with it a rich history.
You might be lucky enough find the perfect engagement ring at a local antique store. Better yet, you might have a antique engagement ring that belonged to one of your relatives. Nothing beats an antique ring that was cherished by a grandmother or great grandmother.
She’ll Love Her Unique Engagement Ring
No girl can refuse a beautiful antique engagement ring. It is the most thoughtful ring you could possibly give her. This is especially true if you take the time beforehand to make sure the ring will fit her.
It is unlikely that the antique engagement ring will fit her unless you have it resized. If you don’t want to ask her ring size then you can surreptitiously borrow one of her rings and bring it to a jeweler. He will be able to size your antique ring accordingly and you can replace her ring without her ever knowing you borrowed it. Read more... (465 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Margaret Nufflemeyer -
Saturday, 27. June 2009
by Margaret Nufflemeyer
Most engagements rings are brand new and cost an arm and a leg. Fortunately it doesn’t have to be this way. An antique engagement ring is a great choice even if money isn’t a concern because and antique engagement ring original and caries with it a rich history.
If you are considering giving an antique engagement ring then you can begin your search for the perfect ring at an antique store or check the internet. If you are lucky enough to have a family heirloom to pass down then the antique engagement ring is that much more special. Giving your bride to be the antique engagement ring of your great grandmother is a very special gesture that she will surely appreciate.
How Could She Refuse?
No bride to be could to refuse an antique engagement ring- especially if it fits her perfectly. Make sure that you take the time to get the ring sized exactly to her finger.
It really isn’t very expensive to resize an antique engagement ring. Your local jeweler shouldn’t have any trouble at all. But first you will need to know her ring size. If you don’t want to give away what you are planning then you won’t want to ask her ring size. However, you could ask her mother or one of her close friends. Read more... (473 words)
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