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Posted by diamondjim on Friday, 17 July, 2009 @ 7:02 pm

A question was once asked, “Is there still etiquette for wearing pearls? Such a question was directly and clearly answered by “No.” Nowadays, there are already a lot of new and exciting ways in wearing pearls like as embellishments on tee shirts and formal dresses. Traditionally, the bigger pearls go with more casual things. Small ones on the other hand were seen as the best pair for all formal things. A pearl can be a good accessory to wear during Christmas parties.

It is said that diamonds maybe a girl’s best friend but pearls will make you glow like moonlight.  There is something always mysterious and alluring about pearls. Whether through its luster or from where they come from, pearls truly are precious marvels of nature.

When it comes to wearing them in strands, it is advisable to wear them in odd strands. Do not wear a double strand, rather wear a single strand or a triple strand or more. Opera length pearls can be wrapped multiple times around your neck or even tied across your shoulders to the straps of a plain black cocktail dress. That would be an interesting statement. 

Brides are always fascinated with the elegance of strands of pearls. For some people, wearing pearls is believed to deliver good future for their marriage. Pearl jewelry is classic wedding jewelry.

The office is not the place for flashy jewelry.   But pearls can effectively deliver a professional and classy look in such places especially during significant business meetings. Tiny pearls necklace will create a great impact on the people you are dealing with. It will make you ooze with sensuality while stressing a point during the discussion. With pearls, every word you say is significantly supported by the magnificent glow of such precious gem stones.

Pearls may have some power of attraction. This is most important especially if you are trying to clinch a deal. Soft, mellow pearls reveal a professional yet attractive look on you.

Before, only older women wore pearls. But on the contrary, younger women get to wear these magnificent gems these days. Pearl pendants are much sought after today. But what makes pearls magnificent is that they are naturally made from living organisms found at the bottom of the ocean.

There are a number of occasions when one chooses to buy pearls or gift somebody.   Christmas is the perfect time for you to give your loved ones a pearl jewelry gift. Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and graduations are also such occasion. Either you are just going for some casual getaways or for formal special evenings, pearls play a vital role in making each moment magical.

Spring proms also provide a great opportunity for young women to wear lovely pearl jewelries. Such occasion is clearly full of fashion providing a good chance for wearing pearls. The formal wear serves as a significant symbol that refers to the transition of a person from youth to adulthood along with the many unforgettable memories. Prom goers will fill the campus hall to the rafters all in their beautiful pastel designs and of course, the usual string of freshwater pearls.

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Posted by diamondjim on Saturday, 27 June, 2009 @ 9:39 am

When it comes to shopping for gemstone jewelry, the possibilities are quite endless for finding an absolutely gorgeous piece that will be cherished and treasured for many years to come. With a full rainbow of colors to choose from, including a dazzling array of shades and hues in all variations imaginable, you’re sure to find plenty of gemstone rings to suit your needs, taste, style, and budget

Unlike diamonds, which are indeed beautiful in their own right, colorful gemstones are so versatile and appeal to so many different people, and yet another benefit is that they can also be considerably less expensive. Emeralds, rubies, and sapphires are considered to be among the most valuable of all the precious and semiprecious gemstones in the world and are available in a wide variety of values, settings, cuts, and types

Sapphire rings are available in shades of blue along with several other colors, although the deep blue remains the most popular color of sapphires, which are the birthstone for the month of September and one of the hardest of all gemstones second only to diamonds.

Rubies have long been the gemstone representing love and passion. Emperors and kings the world over have coveted these beautiful gems for their beauty scarcity and they have been worn by royalty for centuries. Given as a token of love, rubies are also the birthstone for those born in July. These rich red gemstones are also hard and rank high on the Mohs scale which is the scale used to measure the hardness of a mineral. . 

Who doesn’t love the beautiful deep green color of the emerald? These breathtaking gemstones are among the most expensive of all gemstones. They are, fortunately, being man made in laboratories, and these are much less expensive but look just as genuine. A natural emerald’s value is also measured by their depth and color, the deeper and greener it is, the higher the value

When buying gemstone jewelry you will want to consider the cut of the stone. There are a wide variety of cuts and most often the cut is chosen to show off the brilliance of the particular stone. The “brilliant-cut” is most often chosen for large stones as it is the cut that will encourage the light to pass through the stone and reflect its color and brilliance. It used with marquis shaped stones as well as round, oval and pear shaped stones. Other popular choices in cuts are the princess cut, heart shaped cut, emerald shaped cut, radiant shaped cut and trillion shaped cut.

Some gemstone rings may feature a single, solitary stone with either a plain band or one that’s encrusted with other stones, while many others have groups of stones that can be identical or completely different.

It is important to take the time you need to decide what gemstone jewelry is right for you. Learn how to take care of these precious natural stones. They are durable and need little care, but proper cleaning will show off their brilliance for years to come

When you are cleaning your gemstone ring, be very careful not to do so over a sink drain. Rings can so easily slip from our hands and down the drain. Use bowl instead.

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Posted by diamondjim on Friday, 26 June, 2009 @ 2:37 am

When it comes to shopping for gemstone jewelry, the possibilities are quite endless for finding an absolutely gorgeous piece that will be cherished and treasured for many years to come. With a full rainbow of colors to choose from, including a dazzling array of shades and hues in all variations imaginable, you’re sure to find plenty of gemstone rings to suit your needs, taste, style, and budget

Colorful gemstones are extremely versatile that the problem will not be finding the one you want but making a choice between several that you would love to have. Diamonds are lovely but they do not offer the versatility of gemstones which are considerably cheaper. Precious and semiprecious stones, such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds are sought after gemstones with a respected reputation. They are available in many different settings at a variety of prices.

Sapphire rings are available in shades of blue along with several other colors, although the deep blue remains the most popular color of sapphires, which are the birthstone for the month of September and one of the hardest of all gemstones second only to diamonds.

Deep, rich, red rubies have been worn and coveted by emperors and kings all over the world for centuries. They have traditionally been the gemstone that represents love and passion and power. Rubies are the birthstone for July births. They rank extremely high on the Mohs scale which measures the hardness of a mineral. 

Emeralds are spectacular gemstones and among the most expensive of all. But, gemstone jewelry made with emeralds can take your breath away. Typically, an emeralds value can be determined by the depth and richness of the color; that is to say the deeper the green, the higher the value. If you love emeralds but are on a budget, you can find man made stones that look quite real but are less expensive.

When buying gemstone jewelry you will want to consider the cut of the stone. There are a wide variety of cuts and most often the cut is chosen to show off the brilliance of the particular stone. The “brilliant-cut” is most often chosen for large stones as it is the cut that will encourage the light to pass through the stone and reflect its color and brilliance. It used with marquis shaped stones as well as round, oval and pear shaped stones. Other popular choices in cuts are the princess cut, heart shaped cut, emerald shaped cut, radiant shaped cut and trillion shaped cut.

Some gemstone rings may feature a single, solitary stone with either a plain band or one that’s encrusted with other stones, while many others have groups of stones that can be identical or completely different.

Whatever type of gemstone jewelry strikes your fancy the most, always take the time to find out exactly how to care for the colorful stones as some are rather durable and will need little care, but others will require special measures in terms of what to use for cleaning and how to properly store your jewelry

Be careful when you are cleaning a gemstone ring never to do it over a sink. It might slip accidently from your hands and be lost down the drain. Instead, use a bowl filled with water. It is worth the effort .

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