When shopping for a ring, be it for a gift or an engagement, the best advice is to become an educated consumer. Once you set a realistic budget range, shop around and familiarize yourself with both traditional and new styles….
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Getting engaged? If you’re like the majority of engaged couples, chances are you’ll continue the tradition of wearing a diamond engagement ring. Because the “perfect ring” is largely a matter of personal choice, this is probably a decision you’ll want…
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Wedding bands can be a big part of the expense for your wedding day, but with some careful planning, you can get some great wedding bands at great prices. #1. Decide on your style. If you are content with a…
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The best earrings for newly pierced ears will allow the piercing to heal completely and without complication. Most problems with new piercings can be avoided if the right earrings are used for the piercing and for the healing period. When…
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Mother Africa, the original home of diamonds. Here in the West the thought of getting engaged without natures most indestructible gem is unthinkable. Perfectly placed on the third finger of the left hand it conjures up romantic notions of everlasting…
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Tanzanite is one of the most alluring of all gemstones, and the blue and violet colouring has made it into one of the most popular of stones. A rare stone, mined in East Africa, it has quickly become many a…
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Do you fancy purchasing princess cut diamonds? It seems it has become a well-defined trend- the diamonds with this design are gaining more and more popularity. The reality is, the princess cut diamonds do have some advantages that stands out…
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Ring size can seem confusing, with no world standardization and no direct correlation between international sizing scales and metric and imperial measurements. Ring size can also be different dependent upon the style and type of ring that you get.Your Goldsmith/…
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The Delicately crafted, discreetly styled men’s dress watch has not quite disappeared, but the trend for bold chunky sporty timekeepers means that a whole range of innovative sports watches with an incredible array of features are now available. This collection…
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There are several styles of setting whose main purpose is to create the illusion that a stone is larger than it actually is. Over the years many techniques have been created to achieve this, some more successful than others. Like…
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An expensive watch is not only a fashion statement but it is a luxury, a work of art that has been designed meticulously, it is a thing without flaws, a statement on your watch signifying you can afford an expensive…
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Do you love to sparkle? Do you love to be different? And finally, do you believe in magic? Kirks Folly jewelry is unique and beautiful, taking timeless enchantment and turning jewelry into so much more than just a fashion statement….
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One fact about diamonds that is seldom addressed is the “rarity factor”. The diamond’s popularity depends a good deal on effective advertising and catchphrases. “A Diamond is Forever”. “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”. But one quality of diamonds that is more implied than actually…
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While there are a great deal of different types of gold chain links, here will be covered some of the more common varieties. * Rope chain: This is, as the name suggests, meant to look like a rope in that…
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College dorm life tends to lend itself to impulsive behavior. Someone comes up with an idea, and after others elaborate on it, the final form is acted upon. My ears were pierced by my roomate. She held a piece of…
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Getting your jewelry to sparkle and shine is very important and there are a multitude of products on the market to make this possible. you can however use items and substances from find around your home to achieve this. Making…
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Jewelry boxes not only keep our jewelry pretty and safe, but they also organize them. Choosing the perfect jewelry box for necklaces is easy when you follow the following steps. 1) Choose your style Choose a jewelry box that is…
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Organic body jewelry -wood, bone, horn, stone, amber- are often worn in stretched piercings, such as the ears, labret, or nose. They are generally considered healthier for the healed piercings, as the porous and somewhat rough texture encourages thicker skinned,…
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WHICH TYPE OF STUDS ARE LESS UNCOMFORTABLE In a world where fashion usually constitutes pain; it may be difficult to find stud earrings that are comfortable and fashionable. However, do not fear. I will guide you through the fashion jungle…
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The princess cut diamond is a relatively new concept compared to more traditional cuts. The princess cut is a popular choice today. However, the round cut is still widely preferred for many stones. The princess cut has been with us…
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Diamonds are one of the world’s most precious minerals, in high demand the world over. Until recently, the mining of diamonds in Zimbabwe has been little known about, the small scattered deposits being nowhere near the scale of those in…
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There is a popular misconception that platinum and white gold are both lustrous cold white metals. If you purchase jewellery like wedding bands that are made from one of these substances then you would believe that misconception. Which is best?…
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Choosing a watch for a child shouldn’t be a chore. It should be an important and exciting moment in a child’s life: they’re old enough now to tell the time, and to need to know the time. It shows them…
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When I was in college I worked for a tuxedo rental business and I can tell you that the variety of styles in cuff links is seemingly endless. There are many novelty styles from golf balls and clubs to casino…
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Jewelery tastes have certainly changed since the middle ages. Today we prefer a little modesty in our accessories. Small elegant diamond studs and single stone pendants are among our favorites here in the modern world. Even though jewelery from the…
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The idea of buying anything online comes with a list of concerns. Will the item be a slightly different color than what it looks like on the computer screen? Will a clothing item fit well? I personally don’t like to…
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Cat jewelry is readily available from many sources. Cat “pet parents” often wish to add cat related jewelry to their collection due to their infinite love for their feline family. There are cat rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins and more….
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I can understand the fascination with designer watches up to a point. I used to have a Dior watch that I eventually sold on ebay because I needed money during college but it was hardly as expensive as some of…
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Opals are just one of the many kinds of gem stones that exist on or within the Earth. So too, there are many kinds of opals, ranging in quality and colors from the most common type of opal to the…
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Opals are now one of the most popular gemstones when it comes to jewellery settings, as with any gemstones though they do need at least occasional cleaning. Many people think that cleaning opals and other gemstones is an easy thing…
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