Buy a High Quality Diamond

If you head into a purchase with no knowledge of diamonds, you could pay a lot more than you need to. It’s well worth taking the time to educate yourself a little, as this will make it more likely that you will get the best diamond at the best possible price.

Having knowledge means having a confident air about you when you do business with a seller. If you start the conversation by asking about the weight and the 4 C’s, the seller will automatically assume that you know more about diamonds than the average buyer, making them less likely to try and sell you something of a lesser quality at a higher price.

The first thing to consider is the Cut, which has nothing to do with the shape of the diamond. Terms such as pear, round, and princess refer to the shape of the diamond, while the cut … Read the rest

What to Look for When Buying Pearls

Check to see if the pearl has been artificially coloured

This isn’t, in itself, necessarily a problem. Typically though, purists will look for naturally coloured pearls and they might well command higher prices.

Things that might indicate the pearl has been artificially coloured include:

  • colour seemingly “wearing off” the outer shell;
  • a very dark core (indication of possible irradiation to change colours);
  • a very visible stratification of colour change on the inside of the pearl.

The final two above assume your pearl has a drill hole that you can look into with magnification.

Examine the regularity and symmetry of shape

Tiny irregularities of shape can be seen or felt – and that’s typically a good sign!

If your pearl is perfectly round and perfectly smooth over its surface, then you’re probably looking at an artificial not natural (whether wild or cultured) pearl made from synthetic materials.

However, even if … Read the rest

Protect Yourself From Buying The Fake Gemstones

Manik

If you want to Buy Manik Stone then you must know about the 4 C’s of it. Buy Manik Stone which is opaque or translucent. Some ruby ratna are transparent too but they are very rare. Manik ratna has many inclusions like cracks, milky effect etc. that makes it less clear. Clean Ruby ratna are very rare and are very expensive. To Buy Ruby Stone, check for different types of cut of Ruby (Ruby) as per your choice such as Marquise, Octagon, Oval, Pear, Heart, Round and Square. Colour Shades of the Manik ratna ranges between light pink to deep pigeon blood red. The deep pigeon blood red Manik Stones costs you much as compare to light pink color. The tints of blue, yellow and black mark their presence also in Ruby Stone that lowers its price. Burmese Ruby is transparent and has bright red color that makes it … Read the rest

About Types of Silpada Jewelry

Silpada watches are a most common brand of watch for a number of people. You can purchase these items for men and women as well as teenagers and adults. Depending on who you are buying for will depend on which type of watch you will want to purchase. You can purchase a leather band as well as being able to purchase a sterling silver watch band as well. There are a number of different face plates to choose from when purchasing Silpada watches.

Jewelry such as earrings are pretty popular among teenagers just as much as they are among adults. The reason being is the style that it allows the teenager to display. Most teenage girls love the dangle style earring and because of this it is a hot item for teenagers. You can bet that your teenage daughter will love the gift of Silpada jewelry and will ask for … Read the rest

Fluid Fashion of Ladies Watches

Current Ladies Watch Fashion

Currently, fine watches designed for women are always updated with the introduction of new models and styles. Often, annual styles and designs are introduced, making it nearly impossible for any fashionable woman to limit herself to just basic timepieces. However, building a basic collection is important. To do that, you will need to cover all wristwatch categories: dress, jewelry, and sports. One brand can carry all that fall under each of the listed categories; however, you can build a more interesting collection by choosing from collections of many watchmakers.

Sporty Timepieces

Sports timepieces were created to suit the needs of the active woman. It doesn’t matter what your physical activity of choice is-it can be as extreme as rock climbing or ocean diving, or it could be fairly conventional, like running or Pilates. You need a high-performing timepiece that works both in and out of the … Read the rest