Apr
21
Diamonds are girl’s best friends
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Well Marilyn Monroe made that phrase famous, isn’t it? Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. It still makes sense. Here’s why.
1. Diamonds come in different shapes, colors and price.
2. Diamonds are ever romantic. It can light up her finger. White diamonds can be worn with any dress.
3. Diamonds are ever lasting. It’s better than a rose or a dew drop because they fade away.
4. Diamonds are symbol of romanticism. When a boy holds a diamond and proposes to his better half, it shows love. The diamond may worth two months of his salary but it fills a girl with satisfaction.
5.Diamonds reveal that her man can handle her very well. That he will always fulfill her every need. That she is the safest person in this planet.
6. Diamonds are very much practical. A diamond, in times of emergency, can be of great use. Diamonds fetch enough money to fulfill immediate needs.
Apr
17
Beautify yourself by wearing pearls
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They say that pearl is the gem of queens. This exquisite piece of jewellery can be worn in many ways. They can bring a lot of shed to your character. From the casual to the dressy formal, or gracefully feminine to the party rocker, they are a must have for any women’s wardrobe. Earlier it used to be very costly and was reserved for the reach. But now with the advent of color pearls it is affordable to every section of the society.
Some tips on wearing pearls:
a. Mix and match different pearl colors.
b. Tie the pearl strand in a knot for a classy look.
c. For a different look you can wear your pearls around the neck and attach it at the wrist.
d. You can wear long pearls at your waist to invite attention.
e. For an electric look you can use two contrasting pearls.
f. Wear pearls according to your body complexion.
Apr
8
Things to keep in mind for wedding jewellery
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Are you going to get tie the knots soon? If yes then your first preference should be jewellery shopping. Do not put them aside for the last minute. They can be very tricky and confusing at times. Here are a few guidelines which will see you through the process.
1. Wedding ring is of prime importance. It should be the starter. According to your budget you can go for gold, diamond or platinum. But diamond is the perfect of perfect.
2. You should select your necklace according to your wedding grown, neck and hair style. Do check out different varieties before selecting them.
3. Headpiece should be nice and sophisticated. They are the eye catcher. So, be selective while choosing them.
4. Your necklace, headpiece and hairstyle should dictate the ear ring you choose.
5. When you are done with your jewellery shopping, do wear all of them with your bridal ensemble to check whether everything suits you.
Apr
1
Beauty of gems in jewellery
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Did you know that there exist over one hundred types of gems? Yes you heard it right. No wonder it is immensely popular in the field of jewellery. Broadly they are classified into two categories-precious and semi-precious.
We use precious stones like diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire in making our jewellery. They are less expensive than topaz and zircon. Gems can be used in every jewellery be it in rings or necklace. The fact that it gives a vivid range of choice makes them greatly popular. These gems give a classy & elegant feel to the jewellery.
Don’t worry about cost. There are many pocket friendly gems in the market as well. If the above mentioned gems seem a bit too costly for you then you can go for gems like amethyst, garnet, opal, aquamarine, jade, turquoise, onyx, and malachite. These stones come in different form and shape. Certain gems may not suit you, so be careful in choosing them.
Mar
28
Learn maintenance of silver jewellery
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Argentum or silver is one of the brightest reflectors and maintaining the silver patina is very important to retain the beauty of silver jewellery. If you take the following precautions your silver jewellery will last for a pretty long time.
The worst and the only enemy of silver is tarnish. This chemical compound is responsible for the discoloration of your silver jewellery. Try the following measures to remove tarnish from silver.
1. For cleaning purpose, use phosphate free detergent.
2. Avoid wearing silver jewellery while taking your bath.
3. Wear your silver jewellery after make-up.
4. Do not use your jewellery while doing any physical activities.
5. Store your silver jewellery in polythene bags.
6. Do not use tissue papers for storing your silver jewellery.
7. The jewellery should not come in contact with any food or drink.
8. Drop a piece of chalk in the place where you are storing your jewellery.
9. Do not panic.
Feb
24
If you own diamond jewelry then definitely you can opt for its insurance. Basically the insurance policy for diamond jewelry is of three types: the first one is Actual cash value under which the diamond is replaced irrespective of its initial cost at which you purchased. The cost of the diamond currently in the market is considered and this policy can prove to be costly.
Next is the policy called replacement value policy, the replacement of stolen or lost diamond is done at less cost than the purchase value. This is good policy but sometimes the replacement is with diamond jewelry with low carat. The third and best policy is agreed value, but it’s rare. Here the customer and the company undergo negotiation and then the value agreed in the conversation is paid to the person who lost diamond jewelry. Insuring diamond jewelry is good way to get rid of tension of losing it or it getting stolen.
Feb
20
Preserve the Shine of your Gold Earrings
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Gold earrings serve as a symbol of beauty for every women; it’s a desire of every women to own it. No doubt that the gold earrings are expensive but it holds importance and enhances beauty only when it is shining. To maintain the shine it’s important to clean it. Cleaning of gold earrings is very simple process and for that you need to have mild detergent, warm water, soft cloth and brush and strainer.
First of all apply detergent on the gold earrings, and then rub it gently with brush. Soak it in warm water for a time of 10 to 15 minutes. Now remove it from water and wipe it out with soft cloth. Factors responsible for reducing the shine of gold earrings are environmental pollutants and sweat formation. So it’s important that you wash out earrings periodically and place it in a special box provided by the shop from where you purchased it. With this your gold earrings is going to retain its shine for years to come.
Feb
14
Buying tips for Engagement Rings
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Buying engagement rings is a costly matter and needs to be done with proper market research. Research can be done by using internet, surfing on the blogs and getting reviews from the people. You need to formulate your budget so that nothing extra is spent from your pocket. Style, design, material are some of the factors that you need to look into while purchasing engagement rings. The personality and taste of the person for whom you are considering to purchase engagement rings must be considered.
Next in the list is to look out whether the ring is of superior quality. Because even if you spend thousands of bugs but the quality of engagement ting is poor, then it creates bad impression on the mind of other person. Various types of engagement rings are available in market like gemstone ring, platinum ring, and diamond ring. It’s advisable to get it clear from other person for his choice of engagement ring.
Feb
8
Nowadays demand for vintage jewelry is increasing day by day. Extreme shine and unique design of the crystals of vintage jewelry has made people to make its use on the hat or a scarf to enhance the beauty of hat and scarf. Basically vintage jewelry is a mixture of gemstone which can be false as well as real one. If you are unknown about the appearance of vintage jewelry, take a look at the samples available in the local store or on the internet.
Since you have done your homework, you can easily make out whether the vintage jewelry is authentic or not. Regarding the places where you can look out for authentic vintage jewelry are the malls and large sales showrooms. But even the local vintage clothing store can offer some varieties of this jewelry. There are several authentic stores on the internet where you can place your order online and the jewelry will be at your place within some days.
Jan
27
Egyptian Jewelry and Mysterious Facts
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Ancient Egyptian people were fond of jewelry and used to adorn them with it very much. For them jewelry was not only meant for the purpose of decoration, rather they believed that some jewelry when molded into a particular form protected them from evil power. Anklets, necklaces, bracelets, collars, rings are some of the commonly used jewelry by ancient Egyptian. Egyptians used to decorate their jewelry with precious and semi precious stones of different colors. The variations in the color resembled their faith in magic and good luck.
Lapis lazuli, Carnelian, turquoise, feldspar is some of the stones used by Egyptians in their jewelry. Rich and poor people in ancient Egypt considered Egyptian Scarab Beetle as a symbol of good luck. On the base of the scarab, name of the person wearing it was inscribed to make sure that the wearer gets protective powers. Family of rich Egyptians used to wear massive jewelry known as Pectorals on their chest.