Fashion :: Jewelry

You’re a husband with an upcoming anniversary. Your girlfriend’s birthday is next week. Its Christmas time and you want to know the best way to express your feelings. What do all these people have in common? They’re DUMMIES!

With this simple guide, you can find the perfect gift for that someone without waiting till the last minute.

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What You Should Know About Clarity and Weights of Diamonds — James Ellison

Clarity is an important feature of a diamond, and it is noteworthy to know how to grade the clarity of a diamond prior to purchasing one. Diamonds are graded in Carat Weight.Clarity is an important feature of a diamond, and it is noteworthy to know how to grade the
clarity of a diamond prior to purchasing one. It is really quite simple to learn how to grade the
clarity of a diamond. There are fundamentally two things that you must understand. Diamonds
with visual inclusions and flaws, and those that are eye clean implying that there are no inclusions or flaws that can be seen with the naked eye. And then the clarity of a diamond is further analyzed
into subclasses.

Some people erroneously believe that diamond clarity pertains to how clear it is. This is not so.
Clarity really pertains to the internal and external defects of the diamond. The best diamonds, as might be expected, get a grade of FL or IF, Flawless or Internally Flawless, this means that it is perfect. A grade of I-1, I-2 or I-3 signifies that the diamond is imperfect, with a grade of I-3 being the most defective.

Other grades are VVS1 and VVS2, which means that the diamond is very, very slightly defective. VS1 and VS2, meaning the diamond is very slightly imperfect; SI-1 and SI-2, which means that the diamond is slightly imperfect.

About Diamond Weights

Diamonds are graded in Carat Weight. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a diamond is mentioned to as four grains, this in addition means that it is a one carat diamond. The word carob is the basis for the word Carat. A carob that grows on a tree in the Mediterranean is a bean . Years ago, if a diamond
weighed as much as a carob bean, it was one carob, or one carat.

Yet, in the far east, where Carob trees don't grow, rice was utilized to measure the weight of a diamond. If a diamond weighed the same as four grains of rice, it was four grains or one carat as we recognize it to be today. The bulk of diamond buys are for diamonds that are one third of a carat.

Be alert when browsing for diamonds that have been set or mounted. If many diamonds are used in the piece, the label on the jewelry will give the CTW or Carat Total Weight. It doesn't tell you the carat weight of each stone in the piece. You need to ask the jeweler for the whole carat weight of the
biggest diamond in the piece to really understand what you are purchasing.

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Choosing Jewelry For Your Personality — Jena Luthovski

Are diamonds really every girl’s best friend? Maybe some prefer pearls, while others might be emotionally attached to their birthstone. Some might be drawn to a regional or cultural favorite, like turquoise in the southwest. Some believe that certain stones have healing powers, such as that hematite can banish headaches. When you are choosing jewelry as a gift for someone, it is a very personal item, one that, when they wear it, will reflect their personality and values to ot...

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Guide To Jewellery And Antalya — Roberto Bell

You can find some information about gold and other metals in Turkey and especially relates to Antalya City. Also you can find cultural life style relates to gold.

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Glittery Treats For The Bride — Jay Ashley

Normally, when thinking about wedding jewelries, one is wont to just think about the ring. One cannot contest the fact that that is indeed the most important piece in a wedding. However, there are also other forms of jewelries that may be used by the bride to accessorize herself. When choosing these, one has to take into consideration how they will affect the bride’s appearance in general.

Since it has already been mentioned that the ring is the most important piece, it is...

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Jewelry Boxes: Can Beauty Be Practical? — Jena Luthovski

If you have any size collection of jewelry, having some sort of jewelry box is a must. Jewelry items are usually small and can easily get lost otherwise, and losing one earring of a pair can make it unusable. A jewelry box can keep all your jewelry in one place, free of dust, and hopefully, free of tangles. Two main factors will guide your decision in choosing a jewelry box: functionality and appearance. Ideally, you will find a box that rates high in both.

For functionali...

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What Makes Pearl Jewelry So Special? — James Adams

Ever wonder what made pearl jewelry so special? What the difference was between real and fake pearls? Why does it cost a lot for real pearl jewelry? I will try to give you a brief explanation in the following paragraphs.

First off pearls come from oysters commonly found in the ocean. The oyster lays layers of different chemical compounds to form the precious stone. The compound is calcium carbonate and conchiolin which combined together makes mother-of-pearl.

Most pearl...

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St Kitts: The Hidden Jewel Of The Southern Caribbean — Mike Goldstein

With 69 square miles of diverse ecosystems, colonial history and inviting culture, St, Kitts is the Southern Caribbean’s best kept secret. Boasting an average year-round temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit and the vibrant, inviting atmosphere for which the Caribbean is known, St. Kitts will certainly win the heart of any traveler lucky enough to discover it. Most importantly, the island nation’s commitment to sustainable development has succeeded in offering first-class acco...

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Our Historical, Global Fascination With Jewelry — Yvonne Volante

Our fascination and appreciation of jewelry date back to 3,000 B.C., in ancient Egypt. At least this is just the earliest we've been able to trace it, through work done by a team in the 1920s to uncover King Tutankhamen's tomb.

By 300 B.C., the Greeks had caught on and were making multicolored jewelry, using emeralds, garnets, amethysts and pearls. They also used colored stones, glass and enamel. Next, the Italians stepped up to the plate and worked with gold, in particul...

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Your Special Birthstone Bracelet — Morgan Hamilton

When shopping for a birthstone bracelet you must keep in mind that not all bracelets are the same. There are a few important things to keep in mind to ensure that you get the best birthstone bracelet for your money.Many of the birthstones have some of the same value definers. Birthstones for January, February, May, July, August, September, November, and December are (respectively) garnet, amethyst, emerald, ruby, peridot, sapphire, topaz, and zircon.

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