Archives: 2008 May

Buying an engagement ring can be scary, a very important question is being asked along with the giving of that ring. How to buy an engagement ring is quite simple when you think about it, you want to buy the best ring that you can afford and you want to buy something your girlfriend or […]

Admirers of diamonds need to know diamond quality in order to judge whether or not they are making a good purchase at a reasonable price. The most basic thing in judging diamond quality is an understanding of the four Cs namely Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. Examining a diamond carefully is important in order to […]

When you create jewelry pieces with beads you are really allowing yourself a lot of versatility, because there are so many styles, shapes, and colors of beads to choose from. You can even have beads handcrafted to the specific shape and size that you want.
Beaded jewelry is some of the easiest to make, so […]

The Leonardo DiCaprio movie “Blood Diamond” really brought to the world’s attention just how dangerous the diamond industry can be. Also known as a conflict diamond, the definition of this type of diamond is one that originates from a place manipulated by militia or other type of forces that are not legitimate ruling entities or […]

Presenting an engraved engagement ring can be a very romantic and thoughtful way of expressing one’s love for another individual. In addition, an engraved engagement ring not only expresses one’s love and thoughtfulness, but an engraved engagement ring can symbolize the uniqueness of the couple’s relationship.
There are many ways to accomplish this engraving. […]

Most handcrafted jewelry offered by designer fashion houses is one of a kind jewelry. A company called Leah has each piece individually designed and handcrafted by their panel of jewelry artisans. The designs are both modern and contemporary and the inspiration for the jewelry emerges from nature’s simple beauty. The jewelry items […]

The natural progression of a couple falling in love is to eventually exchange their vows of commitment and faithfulness during a wedding ceremony. Often, a ring is used to symbolize the love of one individual for another. Generally, the ring is circular in design. This circular design symbolizes the love between the […]

Engagement rings are a beautiful symbol of a couple’s love for each other. It signifies the moment that they agreed to embark on a lifelong journey together. Sometimes this symbol needs to be updated for various reasons. You want your ring to represent the love that you have at present, does this mean you should […]

As legend would have it, out on the deep blue sea, the pirates and sailors often found themselves in a passionate love/fear relationship with the ocean. It was the ocean that would carry them to distant shore but it was the fury of the waves that could tear their ship apart and pull them […]

Are you in love and have grand plans of spending the rest of your life with your childhood sweetheart? Did you find that wonderful person you were looking for all your life and want to ask her to marry you? Use antique jewelry when you pop the question and guarantee yourself an affirmative answer.
The […]

When it comes to fashion many individuals endeavor to make a statement that is particularly theirs. Often these fashions can be labeled as cutting edge, trendy or possibly bizarre.
Some of those fashion statements could include spiked hair, extreme colored highlights, revealing clothes, etc. Often the individuals who indulge in these fashion statements […]

A traditional engagement ring would and will always have a diamond as its precious stone. It has often been quoted that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but with everyone wearing diamonds, it seems that having a diamond engagement ring is no longer a novelty.
Not to be a bringer of bad things, broken engagements […]

Long before multi-million dollar jewelry companies like Tiffany emerged in the market, ancient Egyptians were already sporting different kinds of jewelry. Ancient Egyptian jewelry is generally known for its rich and intricate designs. However, the first generation of ancient Egyptian jewelry was not really so elaborate. In fact, you might see these pieces of jewelry […]

You have found the person of your dreams and you have decided to ask this person to marry you. Traditionally, as part of the marriage process, an engagement ring is secured and then when the moment is right the marriage proposal is made and the engagement ring is presented. It is a wonderful […]

There are many factors when determining diamond prices. First and foremost is the diamond’s grading, but this may not be a tell all. Diamond prices, like value for any precious metal or gem, is constantly in fluctuation so determining what the value is today will probably change by tomorrow. There are a […]