In Victorian times it was more usual for engagement rings to feature coloured stones, however in recent times the diamond has taken over as gem of choice. In the past few years celebrities such as Kate Middleton with her sapphire ring and Jessica Simpson with her ruby have been in the spotlight and coloured stones have become more popular once again.
No longer for the unconventional bride, coloured
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If the idea of proposing without a ring doesn’t appeal to you and she hasn’t dropped any hints of what she wants, consider buying a loose stone. This way, you won’t be empty-handed at the proposal and it guarantees she will be happy with the finished ring. Unconventional as it may be, here are the reasons why you should propose with a loose stone:
1) First of all, the element of surprise is
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Aries starts at the northern vernal equinox when the days and nights are equal length and marking the time of year that the sun takes over and days are to be longer than the nights in the northern hemisphere for the next half of the year. It is a time of year to celebrate the sun.
For centuries, diamonds have been coveted for their fiery sparkle like the sun, and for this reason, diamond is celebrated
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This cut originated in the late 1800’s when advances in technology allowed for diamonds to be shaped on a wheel, allowing cutters to shape round diamonds. Each of these diamonds was hand faceted and primarily cut for weight retention; resulting in the creation of many different facet shapes that is truly unique. Superseding the Old Mine Cut, this newer design included a larger table size, different
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Gemstones are beautiful crystals born in the earth. They are made from minerals and organic materials in natural processes of fossilization, heat and pressure and dehydration. They have been coveted and prized for centuries, cut and polished into beautiful jewels and worn in jewelry. Some gemstones are similar in appearance to others if you are not sure what you are looking at. For example spinel is
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You are a romantic at heart – you love to give surprises. Up until now, you have played it safe in the gift department, opting for safe jewelry choices such as a pair of earrings or a pendant, or other traditional gifts of chocolates and flowers. You don’t want to guess her shoe or clothing size, in case she has to go through the hassle of exchanging items or having hurt feelings. For engagement
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There are many ways to make our loved ones feel special. Birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations are often times what we mark with extra memorable gifts. Why does jewellery make the perfect choice?
Jewellery is a symbol of beauty and adornment. It can be worn every day long after the romantic getaway or candlelit dinner is over as a reminder of that special occasion, of those heartfelt feelings
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So you would like to get married to the person you love. This seems like it should be simple, but many people can experience anxiety once they start to put the plan into motion. The biggest question is the proposal – should you propose with a ring or pick it out together, will it be a surprise, where is it going to be, and what is the right time? The Steve Elliot Marketing Research agency has conducted
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Congratulations, you are getting married! All of a sudden, it seems like you have a million choices to make. You need to find the perfect dress, the perfect cake and the perfect location. But hold on for a second – what about the perfect bridal jewelry? The perfect jewelry for your wedding should not merely match your wedding dress, it should perfectly enhance everything about your appearance. You
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Jewelry appraisals are very important if you own any fine jewelry pieces. A proper jewelry appraisal certificate will detail all of the physical features of the piece, and evaluate the metals and stones within it. For diamonds, grading along the 4 C’s – color, cut, clarity, and carat weight – will be included, and colored stones typically include color grade, clarity, and any treatments detected.
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