January 23rd, 2009 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
There are many things to consider when purchasing a diamond, especially when it is a diamond engagement ring! The custom of presenting a girlfriend with a diamond engagement ring when requesting her hand in marriage started in 1477 when Archduke Maximilian gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy. In most case, the woman you [...]
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January 22nd, 2009 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
Having your designer wedding rings match your partners engagement ring is an important issue when you go to choose them. Unfortunately, while designer wedding rings that are elaborate may be attractive, they may not sit well next to the engagement ring and may actually draw attention from it.
The ideal of any marriage should be the [...]
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January 13th, 2009 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
Mother’s jewelry is a popular gift item for a variety of different occasions. Christmas, anniversaries, births and certainly for Mother’s Day, personalized jewelry that provides Mothers and Grandmothers with a keepsake of their family is always a memorable and much appreciated gift. Mothers jewelry usually finds its way into Mom’s and Grandmother’s hearts, making them [...]
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January 10th, 2009 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Jewelry
Gem cutting – How it has changed over the years (50% of the original rough diamond is lost during the cutting of a round brilliant gem)
How does a mass of mineral or crystal become an attractive diamond, ruby or sapphire? It’s an amazing process called gem cutting or lapidary and makes all the difference in [...]
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January 2nd, 2009 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
A romantic and enduring way to symbolize the union of two people, personalized jewelry is a wonderful option to celebrate commitment to each other. Personalized couples jewelry is more than just wedding rings and bands, however this is often the most commonly considered type of jewelry used to designate a couple after marriage. New trends and [...]
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December 31st, 2008 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
You need to give the process of selecting your engagement ring some serious thought. This decision cannot be hurried. There are so many different types of setting available and you need to make sure you are selecting the correct style. Choosing a ring you utterly adore is a very good idea. You will be wearing [...]
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December 15th, 2008 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Jewelry
If you are someone who is in the market for a diamond engagement ring, a proposal to your special someone must be on the horizon. First off - Congrats! Proposing to a girl is an exciting time in anyone’s live and is something that every woman has envisioned since she was a young girl.
Time for [...]
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December 12th, 2008 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
Costume jewelry appeared in the United States in the 1920s. Antique American Costume Jewelry is the reference of the term Fabulous Fakes. It is typically made with colored glass stones, rhinestones, gold plated metal, or sterling silver. Around 1925, Miriam Haskell and other designers began selling their jewelry pieces. Numerous European immigrants began crafting their [...]
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December 10th, 2008 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
Buying jewellery such as charm bracelets should be an exercise in sheer pleasure, right? After all, we are talking about an item that is purely an extravagance. You might feel as though you need a new piece of jewellery, but you never NEED jewellery, like you need food, clothing, water, or sleep. Choosing a charm [...]
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December 7th, 2008 by Michael Brooks | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized
Jewelry that is most cherished is that which is very meaningful in addition to being beautiful.
Cultural and traditional symbols in jewelry can create both meaning and beauty. Jewelry with Roman numerals, in particular, can keep close a memory of the special times and people in your life.
Roman numerals are a numbering system originating [...]
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