Archive for November 29th, 2009
Glitz and Glamour – Engagement Rings – 1
Since we are not an entertainment magazine, we won’t talk about the hook ups and break ups; but will go tangentially and see what kind of engagement rings have been used by the stars and whether the styles are changing nowadays.
•The first event that we should mention here when we talk about celebrity engagements has to be the gigantic 30 Carat Emerald cut Diamond which adorned the ring finger of Elizabeth Taylor. Presented by her third husband Michael Todd, this is one of the biggest diamonds to adorn the ring of a celebrity. Emerald cut diamonds are special because they have clipped corners and are usually rectangular in shape. This is an especially popular shape for ladies with long fingers and nails, as it matches the finger shape.
•Next up is a celebrity whose style and grace is unparalleled. Princess Diana wore a special 18 Carat deep blue oval Sapphire ring circled by 14 diamonds during her engagement to Prince Charles. The combination of Sapphires and Diamonds was so exquisite that it instantly became the rage all over the world; and jewelers had to work overtime to fulfill the customers’ orders.
•There are some people who make news for anything they do; and Paris Hilton is right on top of the list. Her engagement ring had a 24 Carat emerald cut diamond studded onto it, and became the talk of socialites from all over. Since the ring was made to order and was entirely customized, the price estimate should be huge!
•There is one engagement ring however, that has a proper price estimate. When Jennifer Lopez got engaged to Ben Affleck, the engagement ring she wore is reported to have cost over $ 3 Million. The stone was 6 Carats, but the color was an extremely rare pink. That is the reason why the ring cost so much – but onlookers say that it was worth every penny!
There are actually hundreds of engagements that we can talk about; but one thing that needs mention here is the shape of the diamond set into the ring. There are over a dozen accepted shapes in which diamonds are normally seen. But there can be any number of shapes created if you have a jeweler skilled enough to cut the stone in a modern finish. Most of the jewelers out there have only 2-3 variants of cuts available in stock. Online is a better option, as reputed stores like Diamonds on Web (www.diamondsonweb.com) give you ready access to all the diamond cuts in the world (over 10 at last count). Here are the two most popular shapes that celebrities prefer.
Emerald Cut – As you’ve seen in the instances
stated above, emerald cut is pretty popular with women – especially actresses and celebrities, thanks to its beautiful finish. The stone ends up with a rectangular shape and has cut and clipped corners. That is a lovely shape to fit into an engagement ring, and this is one of the styles that never go out of fashion.
Radiant Cut – Jennifer Lopez’s $ 3 Million stone was Radiant Cut. Radiant is a combination of the classic emerald cut and the beautiful round cut. This cut ensures that the diamond retains all of the shine and brilliance of a round cut, and all the elegance of an emerald cut stone.
It is not true that all celebs prefer huge rings and costly stones for their engagements. Many of them prefer to go with little (but very well cut) stones or modern additions like the eternity bands. When you are picking out a ring for yourself (or on behalf of someone), take a close look at all these celebrity choices. Afterall, you are no less than a celebrity once you own a special diamond!
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Different Kinds and Concepts of Religious Jewellery
There are many purposes of Religious jewellery. Jewellery with pious symbols or implication not only contributes a bit of glitter and behaves as a costless accessory, but also behaves as an outward symbol or sign of one’s notions or beliefs.
Religious jewellery always helps to remind and recall the wearer of the true religious and spiritual belief they adhere to, and support their hope, desire and expectations to follow it. Always serve as a manifestation of actual love and regard for religious beliefs of a person. Act as a helpful way to make ideological conversation with others about the personal, private or individual beliefs of the wearer. Many feel it may provide them emotional potency and strength or act like mascot, talisman and amulet. Certain people believe that it works like a good luck charm. Some people thought that religious jewellery may save them from evils.
The wearing of various styles and kinds of Christian religious pieces and accessories has become much popular and accepted. All jewellery kinds like Bracelets, brooches, earrings, rings, pendants, necklaces, pins and more are used as religious sense. This includes Crosses and crucifixes, depictions of Jesus, the dove, Christian lockets, the Virgin Mary, denominational medallions, mustard seed, prayer rings, rosary bead bracelets and necklaces, Praying Hands, Patron Saints, the Itchy or Fish symbol and many more in Catholic jewellery.
The wearing of various styles and kinds of Jewish religious pieces and accessories has become more accepted and adopted. Star of David is the most famous and popular symbol in Jewish religious jewellery. Other types, signs and symbols of Jewish pious jewellery include, Tree of life, Chai pendants, Mezuzahs, Menorah image, Hamsah Jewellery and Hebrew Verses.
People of ancient Greece believed that the pious jewellery would protect them from evils, evil spirits and unusual destructions. Some of the jewellery pieces were dedicated to the Gods, Goddesses and immortal universal powers. Ivory, silver and yellow gold were often used by Greeks.
There is another regular kind of Religious jewellery called new age jewellery. This type of jewellery materialized with gemstones, crystals, amulets and talismans. It may be based on the horoscope symbols, zodiac and numerology. Rune or Celtic jewellery is often communal with new age pious jewellery. It may include dragons, “healing” crystals, “power” beads, mascots and more.
The wearing of religious or spiritual jewellery with proud and devote has been popular from the time of the ancient or old Egyptians. Precious stones and metals were used to design symbols with various meanings such as the “Eye” of Horus for everlasting life and the scarab (beetle) for fortune and luck were popular and common.
Jewellery types that evoke religious meaning have a vast number. The prices of religious jewellery start from a one dollar cloth WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) necklace to expensive diamond jewellery and fine designer gold. Many jewelers and jewellery shops contain and keep pious jewellery but you should also visit the specific stores having religious jewellery. There you will find out complete range of pious jewellery with competitive price.
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Choosing a Diamond Engagement Ring: Tips for Men
Women are born shopaholics. They need not be taught how to shop, as that is what they do the best. Right from groceries to jewelry, they know the right place to purchase so and the right price to pay for so. Thus, on their engagement, the men can accept a unique and stylish diamond engagement ring from them.
What about women? Men just know how to buy the latest gadgets and cars. Their brain cells stop working after that, and then shopping is a no-no for them. And it is then, that all the female lovers doubt the kind of gifts their boyfriends, fiancé or husband would be getting for them. And if the occasion is of engagement, then surely all the females roam with worried heart, thinking whether or not their men, would be able to buy the right engagement ring for them, here it is important to mention the diamond engagement ring.
Before men actually get into the process of buying diamond engagement ring, they are confident and sure, that they would definitely buy a marvelous piece of ring for her. But, unfortunately, when they enter a store, with that confident smile on their face, they feel they have entered an alien world. Right from the price tag to glittering diamond, everything scares them.
The problem here is that men do not do a thorough research before buying diamond engagement rings. They keep everything for the last moment. And it’s the last moment that takes their breath away.
For the benefit of men, let’s discuss the types of diamond engagement rings available online.
The very first engagement ring is the diamond engagement ring with solitaire setting. Solitaire has always been the best and the first option for engagement ring. There are also many variations in the solitaire like the Six-Prong and Four-Prong Solitaire Setting, The Bezel Setting, and Trellis Settings.
Then there is diamond engagement ring with three stone setting. These rings include diamonds with various shapes and sizes that create that unique setting. The setting can be used with yellow gold, white gold or diamond.
These are the types of diamond engagement rings available on online jewelry stores. After choosing the right kind of ring, it is necessary to look into the quality of diamond stone. The diamond stone quality is very important as you should get what you have paid for. For that, it is necessary to have the perfect knowledge of the 4 C’s of diamond. The 4 C’s of diamond include cut, clarity, color and carat. Always buy certified diamonds when you purchase your jewelry from online jewelry stores as you are investing your hard-earned money in it.
Last but not the least; keep in note the preferences of your lady love. It’s not necessary that all women would love solitaire. Their preferences vary along with their personality.
And for the rest, there are many online jewelry stores, which can aid you at every step of buying diamond engagement ring. So, enjoy shopping at your favorite online jewelry store.
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Tips for Buying Affordable Engagement Rings
If you’re ready to pop the question, you want to find an engagement ring that demonstrates how much you really care for your bride to be. However, if you’re on a budget a cheap diamond engagement ring might seem impossible to come by.
Thankfully, the following tips are designed to help you stick to your budget while you shop for diamond engagement rings. Whether you choose a 14k or 18k gold band, platinum settings, or anything in between, you can find something affordable for your special someone.
The 4 “C’s”
Prior to shopping, it’s important to research what makes a quality diamond. Deciding to purchase a ring solely on price isn’t the way to go, and the price of a diamond ring means very little unless you understand the 4 “C’s” of diamond quality.
The four “C’s” consist of color, cut, clarity, and carat size. These components are very important in determining a diamond’s quality, but they can show you that a cheap diamond doesn’t necessarily mean it’s worthless.
Granted, an engagement ring that’s 14k gold will cost considerably less than a band that’s set in 18K Gold. Similarly, the larger the carat size, the more money you can expect to shell out towards a fitting ring.
Saving Money on Engagement Rings
Once you’ve educated yourself on the components of a high quality diamond, it’s time to figure out how you’re going to find a ring that still retains its quality.
There are several places you can search for without breaking the bank. First and foremost, you can choose to use a family ring as an engagement ring, which will eliminate any major costs right from the start.
However, if that isn’t an option for you, there are several other places to search for cheap yet high quality diamond engagement rings. For example, consider purchasing a ring from an antique store or pawn shop. This might sound a little odd, but you might be surprised at what you can find if you only take the time to look!
You could also search through jewelry classified ads and find a ring that will suit your needs – you can always have the stone reset, if you prefer. Finally, you might also want to consider purchasing a ring that has several small stones in the setting rather than one large stone. You’ll save money this way, and still have an affordable diamond engagement ring for your bride to be.
Once you learn what makes a high quality diamond and how to comparison shop for the best price, you’ll be able to find a “cheap” diamond engagement ring she’ll love – without breaking the bank.
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Jewellery Boxes – How to Make Your Own Personalized Jewellery Box
Making a beautiful and personalized jewellery box at home is not very difficult. There are many materials available out there which can be used to design a lovely box for storing all types of jewellery articles like necklaces, rings, bracelets, chains, hoop earrings, studs and dangling earrings. Some people prefer simple boxes with only one compartment, while others like to have dividers inside their boxes to store different jewellery articles in separate cubicles.
Those who are in the jewellery making business also need to design creative and attractive boxes and jewellery cases for their customers. In this article we will discuss different styles of jewellery containers and the materials that can be used for making an elegant and easy-to-make jewelry holder.
The simplest kind of a jewellery case is the one made from cardboard. Everybody has had the experience of working with cardboard at some point in their life. I remember learning to make small boxes of cardboard in the handwork class at school. These cute boxes in funky colors can be decorated with stamps, ribbons, laces and embellishments. If you want to make a box from wood, you will need to learn the basic woodworking techniques. Another option is to create fabric pouches made from velvet or other similar fabrics. These cases can also be adorned with different materials like stones, sequins, beads and crystals.
A personalized jewellery box can be made by using charms or engraving your name on a wooden box. Some people also use artwork prints or stamps to customize jewellery cases. You may need to buy a simple wooden or leather box and then paint it with different colors and patterns. Rubber stamping is a technique which is easy to use and very effective. There is a lot of information available online on wood engraving as well as rubber stamping that can be used to create lovely jewellery organizers at home.
In addition to sturdy jewellery organizers, people also try making fun jars at home to store jewellery articles. Such a jewellery box can be used as a decorative item and looks beautiful. All you need is an empty jar, acrylic paints, wrapping or pattern paper, ribbons or laces, and other embellishments that you like, such as handmade paper flowers, stickers, buttons, beads and brads, etc. These jars can be personalized in any way you like and can also make excellent gifts for all occasions. Other than jewellery, these jars can also be used to store stationary items and other belongings.
People also make treasure holders to use as jewellery cases. Such a jewellery box can be given any shape you like. Alternatively, you can use a pattern paper to give a theme to your beautiful box. Personalizing a jewellery case is easy and fun. You can start from scratch by working with raw materials or you can also have a pre-made jewellery case and then decorate it according to your taste and style. Working with laces, ribbons and other types of embellishments is easy and it can give a whole new look to an otherwise simple jewellery holder.




