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People have been using jewelries as far as anyone can recollect, even in the ancient world when civilizations were almost not cultivated yet, proof of using jewelry was unquestionable.  Now, innovative processes allow us to have more forms and colors in  our jewelries. Bright instances are sterling silver gemstone rings. Sterling silver gemstone rings are made of .925 sterling silver with cubic zirconia gems which result to a wide array of color combinations. Undoubtedly colors add a distinct charm of fun excitement to our jewelries.  Contrast to a solitaire diamond ring to a sterling silver gemstone ring in… Continue reading Sterling Silver Gemstone Rings: Have The Vibrance Of Color In Your Jewelry...

The discovery of diamonds in 1867 in the Cape Colony of South Africa had a profound effect on the world’s supply of diamonds. For the ten years following the discovery a once extremely rare material became more accessible to Western society. Volcanoes were discovered as the source for diamonds. South Africa remains at the top of the industry as the primary diamond producer but other famous mines are loacted in other areas.

In North America the oldest and most famous diamond mine is the Crater of Diamonds. It is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. In 1906, John Wesley Huddleston bought the… Continue reading The Best Diamond Mines...

If you are looking to buy that special someone an engagement ring or a ring to show how much you care you should first be knowledgeable about diamonds. By knowing some basics about diamonds you can make a smart choice which will also fit into your budget. The more you know about diamonds the better you will be at the finding a high quality diamond at a reasonable price. The four C’s you should be familiar with when shopping for diamonds are carat weight, clarity, color, and cut. These are the things they use to obtain the value of the… Continue reading Understanding Diamonds...

Platinum is regarded as a superior metal for fine jewelry and is used in many exquisite diamond engagement rings. It is 35 times more rare than gold and is naturally white. It is the strongest metal used in jewelry and is 90 to 95 percent pure. The high purity level makes it hypoallergenic and an idyllic choice for someone who has sensitive skin. Platinum is also almost twice as heavy as 14K gold which makes it very durable.

The reason Platinum is a desirable metal for making jewelry is because it is very malleable and can be formed without cracking… Continue reading Platinum Facts...

In the early days, cubic zirconia in sterling silver cz rings is available only in one color, which is white. But as technology advances comes the development of chemicals that allows cubic zirconia to be produced in all the shades of the rainbow. The colors are so many and the designs so diverse that sometimes it gets confusing. Did you know that each color of the cubic zirconia represents a character trait that could match with your personality? If the color of the stone in your ring compliments your personality then you are definitely exercising good fashion sense.  Which stone… Continue reading How to Pick the Right Sterling Silver CZ Rings...

The Birth of Your Ring

Purchasing an engagement ring is something that most folkes will only want to do once in a lifetime. However, buying an diamond engagement ring is a bit more complicated than buying a new pair of shoes or even a new car. Potential buyers have to get a firm grasp on not only the measured qualities of a diamond, but also the taste of the intended recipient. The buyer must then figure out how to make those two things meet at a cost which is within the buyer’s budget. To put… Continue reading Size Means Everything with a Ring...

The Kimberley Process is an initiative by governments, industry leaders and civil societies to curtail the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds whose profits are used by rebel movements to fund wars against governments. These illicit stones have fueled devastating conflicts in countries such as Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) imposes strict requirements on its members to enable them to certify shipments of rough diamonds are “conflict free.”

The United Nations in 1997 placed Angola under sanctions which forbid countries from buying diamonds from… Continue reading Why we use the Kimberley Process...

You’ve done your homework on the best place to have your belly button pierced. You’ve located the cleanest and most highly recommended licensed piercing parlor. You took your time choosing your first navel piercing, because of course you would want to show this off. You had your navel pierced and the experience was an exciting although a painful one. Next comes the tricky part which is taking care of your belly button piercing. Let’s go through some tips on how to maintain a healthy and hassle free belly button piercing. Anti-bacterial wash will  be your best way when healing the… Continue reading Belly Piercing Care Tips...

Away from the basic diamond engagement band numerous other types and styles are also available for everyone to select from? Choosing an engagement is really, one of the most important moments in your life, because this is what is going to signify your relationship to your partner, and so you want to choose that perfect engagement band.

There are a few things that you want to think about when you are trying to find an engagement band, and which will be discussed here in more detail to help ensure that you find that most perfect engagement band for you.

How… Continue reading The Right Engagement Band For You...

Diamonds are the symbol that we use to show are undying love for someone. They are the traditional icon of romance and love. Most diamonds today are used for industrial purposes and not for jewelry, to many people's dismay.

Historians believe that diamonds may have first been used for industrial purposes not for their brilliant sparkle and allure. Peter Lu a Harvard physicist and his colleagues discovered that in the late Stone Age the Chinese used diamonds to polish ceremonial burial axes. Today about 80% of mined diamonds are used for cutting, drilling, grinding and polishing.

Most people might be… Continue reading Diamonds Interesting facts...