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)
Posted in General by Mike Wystic -
Thursday, 14. January 2010
With this current state of financial turmoil within the economy, the issue of how much to spend on what is everywhere in society; this can vary from person to person, situation to situation, however, if you need advice on how much to spend on wedding rings, then read on!
Everybody knows someone who is insufferably tight, who will duck out of every round in the pub, return any present you may get them in order to get the cash back or wear the same clothes for days in order to save the money on washing powder; these people can be terribly annoying and a nuisance on nights out, but the best thing to do is just work your friendship around them.
However, with wedding rings, it is a different story, as frugality will not get you very far at all in the eyes of your loved one; try planting a budget, faux-gold wedding ring on your loved one’s finger and you had better pray that she loves you enough not to leave you with a black eye!
Here in lies that age old question of how much to spend on your loved one’s wedding ring; social rules will claim one set of price boundaries, whereas your heart, (or your bank balance!) will hint towards another. Read more... (436 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Rich Keys -
Thursday, 14. January 2010
Do you ever wonder if you have a real diamond or just a pretty imitation the cubic zirconia. Below are some of the ways to tell which one you have.
One of the things that someone can do to find out if it is a real diamond is to see if the stone is completly clear all the way through or not. If it is then it is more than likely a fake or cubic zirconia. The reason for this is because only the rarest of diamonds is completly clear.
Another way to tell a cubic zirconia from a diamond is to put the stone down on a newspaper or book or magazine and see if you can read some of the letters clearly through the stone. If you are able to read through the stone then it is more than likely a cubic zirconia.
The breathe test is another great test that is easily used to tell if you have a real diamond or a cubic zirconia. This test works by breathing on the stone and watching how fast it goes away. To do this test just simply blow on the stone like you would a pair of glasses and watch how long it takes for the fog to go away. If it goes away fast then it might be a real diamond. Read more... (385 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Dave Jenkins -
Saturday, 26. December 2009
The instant a pair becomes engaged is generally one of the most emotional and special times of all, it can be compared to events like getting married or having a child. Of course that if you need to make this moment as striking as practicable for your future bride, you know that the engagement ring plays the central role in this picture.
When you have enough time to save the cash for buying a ring, it is a good idea to do so. That way you will save plenty of cash on interests due to financing. Making the mandatory tweaks to your financial position will help you put a fixed amount apart every month to build up the sum you will need to purchase that special engagement ring. It is just better to put some cash aside each month than waiting to see if there’s cash left at the end of the month.
Another kind of unsecured credit from a jewelry store is often known as a 90 day account. In this option, you pay your balance in full thru three similarly monthly payments without any interest. A larger down payment could be required, around 20-30% for your first purchase in store. If you establish a good credit score with the store, you could be able to scale back the down-payment for future purchases. Read more... (438 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Rachel Howard -
Saturday, 28. November 2009
So, you’ve made the biggest decision of your life and have decided to tie the knot, to agree to spend eternity and a day with the one you love; that’s all well and good, but have you decided on the right wedding ring?! Choosing wedding rings can be a veritable minefield of colours, textures, shapes and sizes and without the correct advice, you may end up with one that neither of you are satisfied.
Luckily, by following the advice in this article you can choose a wedding ring which will follow the two of you through the journey of marriage, stopping at every moment on the way, one that is both special and significant of your relationship.
To begin with, (let’s assume the partner is a female, as one should always consider ladies first), you should consider the personality of the woman that is going to wear the ring! If she is a loud and proud, confident and glamourous woman, with few inhibitions then by all means go the whole hog, with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds all decorating the brightest of white gold bands. Read more... (486 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Dave Harfield -
Monday, 16. November 2009
Cubic zirconia wedding rings are perfect for budget conscious who desires a diamond look for a fraction of the cost, as it has the ability to stand in for the diamond even under closest scrutiny. The clarity and brilliance of the CZ make it one of today’s most popular stones as it far outshines other gemstones. They are elegant substitutes for diamond at a lower cost.
Cubic zirconia is so optically similar to diamond that only a trained eye can tell the difference. CZ wedding rings are reasonable alternatives to traditional wedding rings like real diamond wedding rings that are much cheaper.
Cubic zirconia’s main competitor as a synthetic gemstone is the moissanite, another diamond simulant. Cubic zirconia has a lower cost and durability that made it the most gemologically and economically important competitor to diamonds besides of course its visual likeness. CZ is used as an alternative in many diamond jewelries like rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants.
Cubic zirconia will give you a diamond like brilliance and elegance at a lower cost, truly a dream wedding ring. This way you no longer spend so much time in looking for a wedding ring and focus instead on the other important matters. Read more... (590 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fred Gagnon -
Saturday, 14. November 2009
Princess cut engagement ring has a gorgeous style with squared and sharp corners that adds more fire and sparkle to the gemstone. It is the perfect piece of jewelry to make your woman feel like a princess, while expressing your true love and devotion.
An engagement ring is a symbol of a man’s promise to marry a woman. It is a substantial building block in a couple’s relationship as it not only shows his love to his woman but it also tells people close to them how precious and special he sees his bride-to-be.
Engagement rings are often set with gemstones and these gemstones are cut in different shapes to make the stone look more brilliant and beautiful. The most popular cut for gemstones in engagement rings is the classic round cut. However, more and more women started seeking for engagement rings that are more unique. This made the princess cut engagement ring popular.
Princess cut is the shape that results for combining both brilliant cuts and classic steps to design the stone. It has a flat top with a rectangular or square face-up shape. Sometimes called a square modified brilliant, a princess cut engagement ring shows approximately fifty facets. Its facets are more than that of a rectangular emerald cut, but less than that of a classic round cut. Read more... (444 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fred Gagnon -
Saturday, 14. November 2009
Halloween is now over and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. No sooner then you can say “Pumpkin Pie” thanksgiving will be behind us and we will be launching deep into the holiday season. For some people this may seem like a impossible task, to find great gifts for all of their friends and family. One great option for a holiday gift that they will not soon forget is Cubic Zirconia Rings.
Amorphous Diamonds, or CZ as they are more widely known make excellent gifts for every holiday. A beautiful and ultra low cost gem they are. They are available from many major retailers around the globe and also from lots of shops on the world wide web. The choices of styles vary and can range from replica rings to celebrity rings and wedding rings.
Imagine the look on the face of a loved one as they open a gift this holiday season to see they now have a ring that matches their favorite celebrity or perhaps a famous piece of jewelry that would be otherwise impossible to possess! The possibilities are pretty much endless. Make it easy, buy cubic zirconia rings for every fashion conscious person on your list this year! Read more... (389 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Abigail Sweet -
