Monday, 15. February 2010
I have a few questions for you first of all. Do you like chocolate? Or does it go deeper than that? Do you love chocolate are you what is called a chocoholic? And lastly, was that attitude formed by store-bought chocolate such as Mars Bars, Galaxy and Snickers?
I asked all those questions because, if you love chocolate and all you have ever tasted is store-bought chocolate, you have a real surprise waiting for you one day. A really fantastic revelation. One day you will taste gourmet chocolate and it will bowl you over. It will make you regret all those days of your life that you had not known it.
Gourmet chocolate is to a Mars Bar what fillet mignon is to a beef sandwich or what champagne is to cheap wine. It sounds as if I am running Mars Bars down and I suppose I am in a way, but I do believe that they have their place in the hierarchy of the world of chocolate, it is just not near the top and when you have tried gourmet chocolate, you will agree with me. Read more... (605 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Owen Jones -
Friday, 1. January 2010
You have probably read of our heart jewelry articles in the past. Today we will take a step backward and write a more “generic” on the history of jewelry in general. Jewelry as an art form has been around for thousands of years, and different cultures have used it in different ways. As we examine these pieces of jewelry we will gain insight into how these ancient cultures actually worked.
If we take a look at the homo sapiens in Ancient Africa we see the first signs of a culture creating jewelry. Snail shell beads have been found at Blombos Cave in South Africa that date back to 75,000+ years ago. On the other side of Africa, at Enkapune Ya Moto in Kenya, beads made from ostrich egg shells have been found that date back to 40,000+ years ago. Read more... (549 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Betsy Johnson -
Saturday, 28. November 2009
Any couple planning a wedding should remember how important their choice of wedding rings is. Whether they’re wanting someone to design a wedding ring, or whether they’re looking through antique stores for antique wedding rings or other ancient style wedding bands, or whether they’re looking specifically for unusual wedding bands or wedding ring sets, they will need to be chosen with great care because they will be worn for a long time. Find rings that symbolize your commitment to each other in the years to come. You may have to seek out a specialist wedding ring jeweler and undoubtedly so if you’re looking for a jeweler to design a wedding ring. If possible avoid one of the jewelers chains situated in shopping malls everywhere as it is unlikely any unique wedding rings or designers will be found there.
If you are lucky you might find enough variety but these stores often only carry a small selection of rings. It is in your best interest to find a jeweler that specializes so you will have enough styles and materials to choose from. Of course it should go without saying that the wedding ring you choose must complement the engagement ring that your partner is wearing. Read more... (601 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Geraldine Dimarco -
Monday, 9. November 2009
The sparkle of a diamond shouts I love you more than any other gemstone. Diamonds have been the symbol of love for many years, and the token given by a man to the woman he wants to ask to marry him. Unfortunately, many young lovers cannot afford the nicest of diamonds at the time of engagement and its hard to find cheap wedding dresses these days. If you need to upgrade the diamond engagement ring you gave the love of your life, a gorgeous diamond can express your love once again to the most important person your know.
If you want to purchase a new diamond, then you should know that there are several ways to increase that token.
If the original engagement ring was a good quality gold ring, it may be possible to replace a small diamond with a larger one. The jeweler can remove the existing diamond and replace it with one of a larger caret weight. This can give new life to an old engagement ring.
Another choice is to replace the former set with a new one. The new wedding set can be an excellent anniversary gift to your spouse. Read more... (416 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Kay Simpson -
Monday, 9. November 2009
Since time immemorial, diamonds have represented love and power. The fact that royalties have placed the precious stone in their crowns and scepters is enough to give us an inkling of its value. If you are thinking of getting one for your loved one, an expert can help you pick the best sparkling gem for your lover. The greatest part is that folks can find engagement rings for cheap online easier than ever!
A stunningly brilliant diamond instantly makes any piece of jewelry beautiful. Moreover, knowing how a diamond becomes the precious stone that it is: makes one appreciate it even more.
Diamonds are essentially carbons that are crystallized at least 150 kilometers underneath the ground. Only the immense heat and pressure from the mantle of the Earth can give a diamond all the qualities that it has. They are then delivered to us by nature in kimberlite and lamproite magmas through volcanic eruptions.
When a diamond is made of pure carbon, it is transparent. However, other elements may attach themselves to the carbon atoms in the early stages of its formation thereby giving it some hint of light yellow or brown. The fact that only two percent of the gem quality diamonds are truly without any color makes this minority more valuable. But those whose colors go beyond the GIA scale are very rare and are therefore more valuable. Read more... (431 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Kari Cathey -
Wednesday, 15. July 2009
by Suzan Smith
When getting ready to make a marriage proposal most men choose a traditional diamond engagement ring with a round stone since this shape offers the guarantee of fire and brilliance. They do not realize that it is possible to buy a more unique diamond engagement ring that offers just as much shine and sparkle than one with a round cut. If you want to ask your girlfriend for her hand in marriage and you would like something unique that still has plenty or fire, you should choose princess cut diamond engagement rings.
Designed For Sparkle
The first princess diamond was cut in the early 1960s. The princess diamond generally has seventy-six facets and it was designed to get as much fire and brilliance from a square cut stone as possible. The extra faceting and clean lines that are typical of a princess cut diamond ensure that it will sparkle just as much as a round stone, if not more so. The princess cut diamond engagement ring is therefore a highly attractive and popular choice. However, the princess cut diamond engagement ring is less traditional and more expensive than rings that have a conventional round jewel. Read more... (535 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Suzan Smith -
