Archive for March, 2009

>Top 10 Diamond Shapes

March 31st, 2009 by sudha

>AsscherNamed after the Asscher brothers of Holland at the turn of the 20th century, this square diamond shape has an almost octagonal appeal. CushionIf you want to be a little different, this is the shape for you. Cushion shaped diamonds can be almost square or slightly elongated giving a soft pillow shape. EmeraldEmerald shapes are [...]

>Opal Special Care Needed

March 31st, 2009 by sudha

>The standard hardness for Australian opal rings are 5.5 to 6.5 in the Mohs scale, compared to the hardest gem, which rates at 10. Australian opal rings are very fashionable too, but just like any other piece of jewelry; they require proper care and cleaning. Bear in mind to stay away from harsh cleaning materials [...]

>Australian Opal Rings

March 31st, 2009 by sudha

>Australian opal ring may interest you. There are six types of Australian opals. The most rare are the solid ones which colors vary from black, brown, blue, and grey- the black opals. Another type of Australian opal is the boulder opal, which come in smooth and uneven surfaces, just like a stone. Opals are also [...]

>Indian Wedding Jewelry

March 30th, 2009 by sudha

>Indian brides wear jewelry sets that are made in gold, be it necklaces, bangles, anklets and earrings. Many a time, the bridal jewelry is set with diamonds and other precious stones. The modern day bride prefers to have some modern wearable items of gold jewelry in her trousseau. Not many would like to be weighed [...]

>Black Diamonds

March 30th, 2009 by sudha

>Black diamonds are also among the rarest gemstones on earth. Among the many colors of diamond, the black one is the most attractive because of many obvious reasons. We all know that diamonds symbolizes immortality, as the song goes “diamonds are forever.” But, aside from that, black diamonds are considered unique and special. A variety [...]

>Mens Pendant

March 30th, 2009 by sudha

>Celebrate mens jewelry with this Men’s Stainless Steel Diamond Pendant. This modern design reminds us of an arrow head or celtic type designs while being very fashionable. Sometimes it is hard to find a mens pendant that just looks great on a guy. This one has class while not looking dainty. It can be worn [...]

>All About Swarovski

March 28th, 2009 by sudha

> Swarovski is the luxury brand name for the range of precision-cut lead crystal glass and related products produced by companies owned by Swarovski AG of Feldmeilen, near Zürich, Switzerland. Swarovski HistoryDaniel Swarovski (1862, Georgenthal — 1956, Wattens) was an Austrian glass cutter and jeweller born in Bohemia. In 1892 he patented an electric cutting [...]

>Cubic Zirconia Jewelry Cleaning Tips, Care

March 28th, 2009 by sudha

> Set a regular time to clean your cubic zirconia jewelry. The more often it is cleaned the better it will look. All jewelry will dull a certain amount when it is exposed to body oils, dirt, soap and hand cream. They will create a solid build up, which can be difficult to remove. To [...]

>Replica Tiffany Jewelry

March 28th, 2009 by sudha

>This is certainly true with the world-class Tiffany name. Tiffany’s jewelry is so recognizable for quality and workmanship that thousands of people want to wear something from the famous source. Often, the thoughts along this line are nothing more than dreams because of the cost of acquiring an original Tiffany item. It is much more [...]

>Jewelry Trends at the 2009 Oscars

March 28th, 2009 by sudha

>The message from the Oscars seems to be wear one key piece of jewelry, with very very simple styling, not beaded, and classic rather than edgy. The stars seemed to have been advised to wear either a necklace or a bracelet but not both! Kate Winslett lead the way with a simple but elegant bracelet [...]