Gentlemen: of course you should buy the love of your life a diamond engagement ring. Then you can invest in diamonds as gifts for various anniversaries; a lovely bracelet for the tenth anniversary, a special diamond pendant for the twenty-fifth anniversary, or a pair of earrings to mark any anniversary in between.These diamond gifts don’t need to be extravagant or costly; the purpose is to mark those special occasions, and acknowledge how much you really appreciate your wife putting up with you for all those years. Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and birthdays are prime diamond jewelry occasions, too. Continue reading »

Diamonds, of course, are the symbol of enduring love when given as part of an engagement ring. Other diamond rings, diamond earrings, diamond bracelets and bangles, and diamond pendants are jewels in most every woman’s jewelry box. There are several trends emerging, or re-emerging, in the diamond jewelry world, including diamond brooches and diamond body jewelry. Continue reading »

You want to mark those special moments in your teenage girl’s life with something unforgettable that will last forever. If it’s a milestone birthday, a graduation ceremony, or any other noteworthy event, diamond jewelry is perfect for any occasion that calls for something extra. She’ll be happy to wear this gift long afterward.

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Diamonds have always been at the forefront of fashion. They are quite often the standout item in any ensemble. As trends change over the years, diamond jewelry moves with those trends. One of the greatest things about diamond jewelry is that, even when it may not be on the cutting edge as far as design goes, its antiquity can be just as desirable. Continue reading »

A quick look through current fashion and style magazines or websites would show many variations of one type of earring – the chandelier earring. A popular way to wear earrings in India and the Middle East for many centuries, the style is just beginning to take hold in the United States.Beginning with the 2008 awards season the earrings have increased in popularity, and they appeared in the ears of new First Lady Michelle Obama on the evening of the Inaugural Ball.

What is so great about chandelier earrings is their incredible flexibility. While they are suitable for any sort of metal or stone, the majority appearing are heavily adorned in diamonds. Why is that? It is because of the special glitter and fluidity that only diamonds provide to a piece of jewelry. Continue reading »

Diamond jewelry has a reputation for being long-lasting and for holding value. These two aspects have become very attractive in today’s world. For starters, the economic problems the world is facing have caused many people to start looking for more stable ways to invest their money than in the stock market or bonds. Those who are lucky enough to possess antique jewelry, on the other hand, have become more interested in remaking that jewelry to potentially make it more valuable. Continue reading »

You’re looking for a very special diamond jewelry gift to buy for a very special someone. It can’t look ordinary or like everyone else’s, so you can’t just go to the jewelry store and get one of half a dozen identical pieces. This piece of diamond jewelry has to be special and personalized, without costing a ton of money. Continue reading »

That final flash of brilliant white light contained in each and every diamond, big and small, starts out hidden in a rather ugly pebble.Big diamonds are often cut into smaller ones because there are imperfections in the original, rough stone. This is known as cleaving, and all stone masons know how to read stones. This includes every existing mason through the centuries between the ancient Egyptians, and the modern-day stone masons who build our fireplaces. Continue reading »

Celebrity events and heavily watched ceremonies usually see a lot of diamond jewelry draped from necklines, ears and wrists. Lately however, the fashion trend is moving away from the neck and even shrinking the size of the earrings while taking a distinct turn south. Diamond bracelets are in! It takes only a quick look through the recent fashion coverage to see that diamond bracelets are now being used to make some pretty funky and fashion-forward statements. Continue reading »

Most of us immediately think of rockstar Prince’s famous song titled “Diamonds and Pearls” when considering the pairing of two of nature’s most precious stones. The icon may have preceded a major movement in the fashionable styling of modern jewelry widely available and worn by the rich and famous. Continue reading »