Friday, 26. February 2010
Getting the perfect ring for your special someone can prove to be a challenging task. You want the ring to be a symbol of the love you are feeling for her, and hence it needs to be picture perfect. You have picked out the best diamond, but what’s next? You also need to choose from among the varied kinds of ring settings. This can make or break the appearance of your stone, so make your choice carefully.
There are various kinds of ring settings that you may choose from. You can get channel settings, prong settings, invisible settings, and bezel settings. These all have certain pros and cons, and picking one really is determined by the look you are going for.
One of the most popular ring settings is the prong setting. This design makes use of three to five prongs in order to attach the stone to the ring. This really is the most popular setting, as well as the most discernible.
An invisible setting is great for the person who wants the diamond to be the main part of their ring. An invisible setting looks like the stone is simply perched over the band, not actually attached. But don’t worry, the diamond is securely fastened to the ring. Read more... (488 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Kim Allarie -
Thursday, 18. February 2010
It is regrettable that this is precisely what happens lots of times to men’s wedding bands. There are masses of different types of mens wedding bands out there, however I largely favor mens diamond wedding bands. These are sleek and elegant and have the ability to be prepared in so many assorted types. Diamonds are such a striking and important gem, why would you now want your life’s most important piece of jewelry to contain them?
It might be incredibly tricky to decide the form of your mens diamond wedding band. This is for the reason that it is an item which you will have on for the rest of your marital life. As you have previously figured out, it can be tough to commit to something for that long!
Consider concerning the worth of your ring. How principal to you are certain fundamentals? For example, many rings have the diamonds inset by machine. Is this ok with you? Or will you rather shop around for a supplier which will handset your diamonds? Read more... (570 words)
Posted in Jewellery by John Sulman -
Thursday, 14. January 2010
Wedding rings are one of those items that if you get right, then you really reap the benefits, yet if you get wrong, then you can be in for a world of pain; go and see the man who has just got his fiancee the wrong wedding ring and you can be sure that he will be on his way back to the jewellers to beg for a refund, tail stuck firmly between his legs.
However, as it is so important to get the right one, there is so much pressure to get the best and at times it can be a real nightmare in trying to get the right one for you; to complicate matters further, seeing as everybody has their own individual tastes, you can’t even copy someone’s who you admire, as it may not suit your own style.
This is why this article is going to show you five ways in which to tell if you have made the right choice with your wedding ring, or whether you should be digging out that receipt and phoning your jeweller! Read more... (456 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Rich Keys -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Friday, 27. November 2009
The actual symbolism of the wedding ring ranges heavily when you compare various cultures. Nevertheless, those that use plain bands each appear to share a general theme of continuous love, devotion, and a universal understanding of the recurring renewal of the wedding vows.
There have been times throughout history, in varying cultures, where the woman accepted the ring as an indication of being owned. Her need to stay true to the vows was considered to be greater than a man’s need to remain faithful to the wedding vows. Infractions, in theory, could lead to death for a woman.
With special blessings and chants the ring could always be considered a sort of protection. We still carry a part of this theory with us during a wedding ceremony when the rings themselves are blessed. This is thought to be a symbolic understanding that a ring can possess protective powers and keep the wearer safe from harm and temptation. A number of us internally still feel very strongly about the nature of our wedding ring, as it can feel like a symbol of protection on a purely emotional level. Read more... (528 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Kim Allarie -
Tuesday, 24. November 2009
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 Fire
The first princess diamond was cut in the early’60s. 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 desired and popular pick. However, the princess cut diamond engagement ring is less traditional and more expensive than rings that have a conventional round jewel.
How To Choose A Ring Read more... (528 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Jason Johns -
