Archive for January, 2010
Platinum crown brings up diamonds
Platinum is rarer and more precious than gold. It is strongest and most pure metal. Platinum jewelry is composed of 90-95% pure platinum, which is resistant, won’t wear away, keeps a satin finish for long period of time. Platinum has pure white color unlike white gold that is made of mixture of yellow gold and white alloys.
The diamonds on diamond rings, no matter in yellow or white gold but set in platinum crowns always look bigger and brighter, therefore the diamond beauty enormously greater than being set in white gold crowns. Whole platinum diamond ring may be expensive but at list platinum crown would be preferable.
Pearls Always Please
When in doubt wear pearls. At least that is the motto I always go by when I am in a hurry getting ready. Delicate pearl studs look good on just about anyone. Often times I will receive more compliments on my basic pearl earrings than I will on other, fancier jewelry. There’s a timeless quality to pearl jewelry that makes it never go out of style.
When I am planning to attend a holiday party or a formal gathering I will couple my pearl earrings with a long pearl necklace and a pearl bracelet. Pearls look especially good when worn with basic black. There’s nothing more classically fashionable than wearing that little black dress with pearls.
Magical Color Shift
In the swing of light, Alexandrite stone shifts from purple-red to blue just before your eyes. Have you ever seen a blue Alexandrite under sunlight becomes red under candlelight? This interestingly beautiful gemstone is first found in Ural Mountains in Russia, in 1830, during the age of Alexandrite II. Nowadays, global source of Alexandrite includes Brazil, Madagascar, India and Sri Lanka. Sizes above 1 carat are rare and fine quality gems are often more expensive than comparably sized Ruby or Sapphire.
Alexandrite rings are excellent in term of wear. It’s natural color is perfect for those who look for a unique expression of self. To clean the stone, gently rub with soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
Man Created Diamond
Cubic Zirconia (or CZ), the synthesized material, is hard, optically flawless and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors. Because of durability and close visual likeness to diamond and low cost, CZ jewelry has developed popularly since 1976. Meanwhile CZ has higher density and dispersion than diamond thus it gives lots of sparkles; this stone has lower hardness (8 compared to 10 of diamond). Diamond is excellent to temperature condition while CZ is very poor.
CZ jewelry are splendid and affordable. CZ rings rings can be as breathtaking and competitive as diamond rings. To take care of CZ, avoid exposure to heat and hard blow or contact with chemicals. To clean, rub gently by a soft cloth with mild soap solution and warm water. To retrieve the best shines of CZ, you can have it cleaned at a jewelry shop.
GARNET
Red garnet is typically the gem of choice for those born in January. This gemstone has a deeply earthy red color that appeal to those who seek a sophisticated yet natural look. Untreated Mozambique Garnet offers it’s brilliance and also affordability.
Garnet jewelry is rated good for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat or sudden change of temperature. Clean Garnet by gently rubbing with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
What’s Your Stone?
The most striking fashion accessories tell a story of their own. Most women would welcome the chance to talk at great length about their jewelry, and birthstones provide plenty to chat about. Before they were merely a stunning addition to a stylish summer outfit, birthstones were considered to hold mystical powers. Astrologers assigned a different stone to each sign of the zodiac, and it was believed that these gems would allow the wearer to control his or her destiny. These beliefs fell out of fashion once enlightened scientific viewpoints began to replace superstition, but the stones continue to be celebrated for their beauty.
Early in the 20th century, American jewelers led an effort to standardize the 12 official birthstones. While there used to be some confusion about which birthstone represents March, it’s generally recognized today as being aquamarine. Likewise, September girls have good reason to rock sapphire bracelets with pride. Gemstone rings lend extra substance to any woman’s style, and they facilitate conversation wherever the wearer might go.