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How to Buy Diamond Engagement Rings

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

There is much to consider when purchasing
a diamond – especially diamond
engagement rings! The tradition of
presenting a woman with a diamond
engagement ring when proposing began in
1477 when Archduke Maximilian presented
a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy – and
in most cases, the woman you plan to
propose to will expect a ring to accompany
that proposal! (more…)

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Selling A Diamond

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

There are many reasons why you may want
to sell a diamond that you own. Perhaps
you’ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped
for cash. The reasons why don’t really matter
– getting the best possible price is what
counts! The way to obtain the best price
for the diamond is to not be in a rush. Slow
down, and carefully consider all of your
options – there are many. (more…)

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Taking Care Of Your Silver Jewellery

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Everyone loves wearing gorgeous jewellery. And most people have their own preference of metal; gold, white gold, platinum, or silver. Silver is a popular metal used in jewellery settings because the beauty of the metal increases the brilliance of gemstones. Most people prefer silver to gold due to its look. Another reason for preferring silver is the high soaring price of gold. It is less expensive than gold or platinum and affordable by all. The increasing popularity of white gold has also added to the demand for silver. Jewellery designs in silver or white gold can look very similar, but the silver jewellery is less expensive.Taking care of your silver jewellery is easy. Use a 100% cotton cloth to avoid scratching the jewellery. If your items are particularly tarnished, you may need to use a good metal polish. Another way to clean your jewellery is with soap and water. This will retain the shine of your silver jewellery. Once clean, just pat dry with a soft cloth. Never use anything hard to rub the silver as it will possibly make scratches. Regular cleaning will reduce the need for polishing your silver jewellery.

There are many kinds of silver jewellery designs. You can get silver necklaces, silver rings, and silver bangles. Whether you prefer the antique or modern silver jewellery designs there is a vast array to choose from both in stores and online.

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Learn More About The 4 C’s of A Diamond

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Diamonds are forever. That’s why a couple give diamond eternity rings to each other on their marriage. There are many things to consider when learning how to purchase a diamond, whether it is diamond earrings or diamond rings for men. It’s especially important to learn how diamonds are priced. Throughout the world, there is an established method that jewelers use as a way of describing the value of a diamond. The method is known as the “4 C’s”. The 4 C’s represent Cut, Clarity, Carats and Color.The cut of a diamond is a description of how the diamond maker angles the gemstone in such a way as to best reflect light through the diamond, resulting in the diamond’s sparkle. A high quality cut enhances the innate beauty of a diamond and increases its value. The clarity of a diamond involves looking at how clear the diamond is when you look through it. Most diamonds have inclusions and flaws and it is rare to find a perfect diamond. Carat defines the size of the diamond. Larger diamonds will cost more than a cluster of smaller diamonds, even if the total carats of the diamond cluster are the same. The reason behind this is that larger diamonds are rarer than smaller diamonds. The color of diamond you choose is entirely based upon your personal preference. Diamonds that are colorless, however, are the rarest and therefore cost more than other diamonds.

If you are interested in understanding how to buy a diamond, it would help to know exactly what the 4 C’s are and how each aspect of the diamond contributes to its value.

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