November 2010
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GuestPoster 30 Nov 2010 | : Jewelry
Anything with the word chocolate in it has to be wonderful, right? Chocolate diamonds certainly live up to the description of wonderful! Beautiful brown diamonds have recently become all the rage. They are being worn on red carpet events all over the world. So why is everyone falling in love with them?
The most common color found in diamonds is brown. These beautiful chocolate-color diamonds come from many places, but most are mined in Australia. Brown diamonds have a crystalline lattice deformation that causes the brown color. By heating and using pressure treatments, lapidary specialists can turn brown diamonds into champagne, yellow and also colorless diamonds. So always remember, before buying any colored diamond, you should inquire whether the diamond has had any treatments that changed the color.
The Le Vian Company began designing jewelry with beautiful golden brown diamonds in the early part of the 2000′s. They loved the way the brown diamonds looked like rich chocolate, and so the name “chocolate diamonds” was born. Movie stars like Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie have been seen wearing Le Vian’s couture chocolate diamonds, which cost many thousands of dollars.
If you have a little sticker shock after hearing that couture chocolate diamonds sell for thousands of dollars, don’t worry. Le Vian and other jewelry companies have made sure that there are lots of more affordable, yet stunningly gorgeous chocolate brown diamond jewelry pieces available. You can find rings, earrings, and pendants and bracelets priced from $300 and up. Rose and yellow gold look especially good with chocolate diamonds, as well as other warm-toned gemstones. Imagine how pretty a chocolate diamond ring or bracelet would look paired with a yellow cushion cut diamond engagement ring, or even a yellow gold Pandora bracelet.
If you have not ever seen a chocolate diamond, I would say you should head out to the nearest jewelry store and take a look at them today! Not all jewelry stores carry them though, so you may have to shop online for them. Shop with a reputable online retailer like Amazon that has a good return policy, and you can shop worry-free for all the chocolate diamonds you can handle!
GuestPoster 29 Nov 2010 | : Jewelry
Diamond earring jackets are very useful pieces of jewelry. They can transform a simple stud earring into something more. If you have a pair of stud earrings and you something different, drop earring perhaps or chandelier earrings, earring jackets will be perfect for you. Earring jackets are simply attached to a stud earring and you’ll be all set.
There are several types of earring jackets available. First is the stud earring jacket. As its name implies, it is a type of earring jacket that makes a stud earring more elegant and fashionable. For instance, from a simple and small diamond stud, it can transform it to another form like a flower, butterfly and many more but it still remains as a stud earring. In other words, it transforms a particular piece of simple stud earring in to something that catches more attention.
Another type of earring jackets is the drop earring jacket. Unlike the first type, it transforms a stud erring into a drop earring. By just attaching the earring to the jacket, the earring becomes bigger and beautiful. The stud earring becomes the base from where the jacket hangs.
And the last type of earring jackets is the dangle or chandelier earring jacket. This particular type actually works like the other types, is just that this is the one that catches the most attention. It simply transforms a stud earring into something that’s bigger and longer than a drop earring.
Basically, all these types of earring jackets work in the same way. The only thing that sets them apart from one another is the way that they transform a simple stud earring or the way they look when attached to it. Diamond earring jackets are undeniably popular but you can also consider those that are made of sapphire, ruby, emerald and other precious stones combined to gold, silver and other precious metals.
GuestPoster 25 Nov 2010 | : Jewelry
The fact that sterling silver charms give girls and women the ability to personalize their bracelets to match their own design, styles and interests makes them a very popular piece of jewelry and keeps them in high demand. The time of Queen Victoria marks the beginning of the charm bracelet as she used it as a way to display her family portraits. The wearing of charm bracelets has increased in popularity since that earlier time and today it seems as if you can see a charm bracelet on almost every arm as someone passes by.
In today’s times, a charm bracelet can tell many stories. Charms can be collected along the way as one travels to chronicle the many adventures experienced and places seen. A sterling silver charm bracelet can also display one’s successes and academic achievements.
Since sterling silver charms on a bracelet can be personalized for every unique individual, they are exceptional gifts to give. Choosing the right charm for each person is possible as there are many thousands of charms to choose from. There are musical instrument charms, ocean life charms, animal charms and numerous others. The bracelet styles range in design from heart bracelets to diamond bracelets and many others.
Putting together charm bracelets has become quite a recreational hobby for some people since they enjoy piecing together the various designs to make a unique new style all their own. Many hobby and craft stores carry charms for these bracelets as well. Surprise your best friend with a new a unique charm bracelet. Design a special bracelet that matches your friend’s unique personality. With the myriad of choices you will have no trouble finding the right charms to match your friend’s individual personality. If you can’t find what you want in the local store simply shop online.
Though there are charms available in many materials the classic designs of sterling silver are still very popular. Sterling silver charms bracelets have stood the test of time and give enjoyment to every wearer. Each owner proudly displays her own unique personality, style, achievements or even symbols of loved ones adorning their wrist for all to see.