As everyone knows, when it comes to practically everything, celebrities are known for going over the top. Their homes are ten times bigger than the average dwelling, their clothing budget is akin to what most people bring home over a five year period and the cost of their jewelry would rival the national budget of a small country. When it comes time to design engagement and wedding rings, celebrities naturally turn to extremely well known designers. Continue reading »
It’s a well known fact that pet owners have always spoiled their much beloved pooches and kitties. There are even entire websites that are devoted to providing every toy imaginable for much pampered pets along with a variety of sweaters, jackets and other clothing items that are specially designed for pets. One particular area of pet merchandise that is growing increasingly popular is that of pet jewelry. Yes, you read it right; retailers are now offering jewelry for pets. Not just the run of the mill rhinestone collars either. No, now we’re talking about necklaces, leashes and pretty much anything else you can think of embedded and encrusted with diamonds. Continue reading »
We have all admired diamonds, and anyone watching a red carpet event is sure to see a whole spectrum of these precious wonders. That is because diamonds come in every color of the rainbow, and some colored stones are actually far more valuable than even the most beautifully cut colorless stones. The increase in attention and popularity of colored diamonds can be attested to by the fact that most of the highest-priced and valuable diamonds in the world are fancy color diamonds.
As world markets remain unstable, some investors are turning to tangible goods as a proven method of securing their wealth. This means they are purchasing real estate, art, precious metals and precious stones, such as diamonds, in larger numbers than ever before.
Do you have to be a billionaire investor to purchase stones with enduring value? Absolutely not! Almost any budget can afford a good diamond that will only increase in value as the years pass. The key to purchasing a diamond with investment value is to be aware of a few important factors around what brings especially higher values to a diamond. Continue reading »
Two things that famed jeweler Neil Lane is synonymous with are Art Deco pieces and engagement rings. In fact, the famed jeweler has even had an Art Deco jewelry exhibit shown at the Louvre in Paris. For virtually all women, a beautiful engagement ring is a true testament of love. When it is a Neil Lane Art Deco engagement ring, it feels more like a testament to the kind of love you only see in fairy tales. Continue reading »
In some countries, like Mexico, it’s not unusual to get a newborn’s ears pierced while they’re still babies. Since babies can be sensitive to anything other than gold, little gold studs are used to keep the piercings open. In fact, children do have some requirements for jewelry that don’t apply to adults. If they are still at the stage of mouthing everything, they should never have bracelets with charms or anything that can be swallowed. While some parents may choose to give children in elementary school their first piece of diamond jewelry, others wait until they’re in their teens to give them a genuine diamond. Test to see how mature your child is in caring and maintaining their jewelry, by slowly building up to the genuine diamond jewelry. There are simulated diamonds that can be bought at far less cost, so that a child can wear and learn to care for jewelry long before they get the real thing. Continue reading »
We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and it’s time to add a little drama to your days and your nights. As the days get shorter, the sunlight may be lessening outside, but inside you can add a little spark of light and color with festive holiday jewelry designs that perk up the spirit. Add a few themed pieces to your collection that can give you a reason to celebrate the winter months. Continue reading »
Spring and Summer 2009 looks were very bohemian, but now we’re scheduled to show off a much further uptown look, particularly with jewelry accessories. This has as much to do with the advent of the holidays as it does have to do with recession fatigue. There’s only so much penny pinching and frugal wear before people want to bust out into more luxurious themes. Even if you can’t spend too much still, collecting and wearing jewelry pieces that move well from the office to the office party, making use of both sinthetic diamonds and real diamonds, is a great way to indulge in the trend. Continue reading »
Most people don’t stop to think about it, but most diamond jewelry is created for women. What about men? Of course they too like the sparkle and dazzling beauty of a well-cut and high quality diamond, but often believe that there are no pieces especially crafted for men to wear on a daily or regular basis.
What kinds of diamond jewelry gifts are available for a man? Well, a quick review of the top-selling diamond jewelry gifts for women will indicate some of the best pieces to acquire for a special man. Rings, ear studs, bracelets and pendants are always among women’s favorites. They are also great gifts for a man, but they must be modified a bit for a different gender. Continue reading »
If you’re looking for a real stunning and unique diamond engagement ring, try the criss cross eternity band engagement ring. This new style can be used with a solitaire diamond at the apex or without. It can also be used to offset a different gemstone as the solitaire with diamonds placed in the band criss crossing each other. There are so many variations of the criss cross rings that you really have to see them to believe them. Some look like they float above the finger, others have multiple layers, others are genuinely in the form of one single criss cross, emphasizing the design. These are some of the design options you will have with criss cross rings. Continue reading »