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Selling jewelry on Instagram has become a lucrative venture for many entrepreneurs and artisans. With its visually appealing platform and vast user base, Instagram provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your jewelry creations and connect with potential customers. Here are five effective methods to successfully sell jewelry on Instagram:…
Most often when we think of Swiss watches, for some unknown reason, we think in terms of watches for men. Unfortunately, this is far from the case! Baume & Mercier has a marvelous line of sophisticated and elegant women’s Swiss watches that are among the absolute finest in the world. The Diamant collection features 15 of the loveliest watches imaginable, and each is crafted with world renowned Swiss precision clockworks.
Whether set with diamonds or in a simple steel case, Baume & Mercier Diamant watches are water resistant up to 30 meters. Some watches are water resistant up to 50 meters, but those would be marked accordingly on the back of the case. Since these are top of the line designer watches, it is imperative to take special care in and around water as well as when cleaning the watch itself. Although the case is water-resistant, it is not advisable to adjust the position of the crown or push any buttons to set the time or date while submersed. This could cause leakage which could damage the precise inner workings.
There is a strap to suit literally any woman’s taste or lifestyle and they range from leather to steel to steel and gold. Because all parts, including the straps are proprietary to the brand and design, Baume & Mercier recommend that you only take your watch to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment. The company further …
There are so many lovely diamond earrings that it is often difficult to choose the perfect pair. However, if you are looking for a diamond that is unique, the perfect stone would be a breathtaking blue diamond. Only red is more rare, yet still not as lovely as a cool blue diamond. Of the world’s most famous diamonds, the three that top the list are all blue.
The famous Hope Diamond, the Heart of Eternity Diamond and the Blue Heart Diamond top the list of the world’s most famous and priceless diamonds and it is not merely because of their size. While the Hope Diamond is an amazing 45.52 carats, it is not the size that makes it so unique, or even the exquisite cut, yet it is the sheer beauty of that crystal blue diamond that sets it apart from other stones.
Diamonds are steeped in lore from as far back as Biblical times and they have always been synonymous with priceless gifts. They stand for eternity, and are thought to have the ability to withstand unseen forces. A diamond is the hardest stone on earth and as such, was once believed to cut through anything that stood in one’s path. Perhaps these are the reasons why diamonds have traditionally been used as a sign of undying love when offered as an engagement ring.
As it should be expected, a gem this rare will be more costly than other stones. While diamonds generally are known to be …
The cut of a diamond is exactly what determines its splendor and shine. A well-cut diamond is going to take full advantage of certain pavilion angles with finely-detailed cuts which will brilliantly reflect light off the surface of the diamond. This is what gives it the tell-tale sign of a quality cut diamond. A poorly cut diamond does the opposite and actually defuses the light or absorbs it so much so that a bad cut can reduce the quality and value of the stone. The cut of a diamond is graded on a scale cover anything from Ideal to Poor. Though the shape and cut of a diamond are matched to each other the shape refers to the exact shape of the finished stone rather than saying the cut refers to it. Also, man diamond cutters say that an uncut diamond may be better to use for specific shapes if the shape and cut of a diamond work together with the diamond’s natural characteristics. A cut diamond comes in many shapes, but the most prevalent cuts are Round, Princess, Emerald, Oval, Radiant, Marquise and Asscher.
The Asscher cut diamonds are uniquely shaped diamonds that are very similar to the Emerald cut diamonds. However, the length to width ratio makes it a nearly perfectly square. A diamond cutter by the name of Joseph Asscher is the man who developed the Asscher cut. He was commissioned by the Royal Family in 1902 to cut the then world’s largest diamond. It was the …
Since immemorial times, humans had the habit of marking important occasions or milestones in their lives by wearing special apparel and jewelry. It is only natural to desire only the most exquisite jewelry for one of the most important steps in a person’s life, engagement to the loved one. It is an instinctive wish and people have always pursued such goal with various degrees of success, mainly depending on financial possibilities.
A great way of making sure you will have an engagement ring to your liking is to seek a designer engagement ring. These are custom-made jewelry, created by specialized, skillful jewel crafters. Unlike commercially produced items, which are manufactured by the thousands using the same design, designer engagement rings are crafter after a specific blueprint that follows your exact instructions.
Choosing a designer engagement ring is a great option if you have assorted tastes or you want something unique, unlike any other ring people are wearing. You can translate your vision of the perfect engagement ring into reality by working with a jewelry designer. However, there are some guidelines you should remember when making such purchase.
The procedure of designing your engagement ring will differ from designer to designer. Some prefer to get to know the customers better, learn their personality better and use it as a source of inspiration, as well as know their preferences when it comes to the style of the ring. Others only accept clients with specific design goals in mind, who have clearly …
Often, a birthstone ring is a woman’s first piece of jewelry, marking their popularity as newborn gifts or in the years that follow to signify each passing year. There are any number of excellent birthstone rings that will make you, your friend’s, or your lover’s heart melt.
It’s first important to understand each birthstone and for which month it is given. Below is a list of birthstones and each month they represent.
Garnet is most often a beautiful red color, however many examples of rarer finds include bright green.
Amethyst is a deep but bright purple color, and looks excellent when set in a gold ring.
Imagine a beautifully cut diamond laced with light blue color and what you see is essentially aquamarine.
The April babies sure got a winner here. Next to the most rare opals, diamonds are one of the most desired and expensive birthstones and gems.
Emeralds are beautiful, shiny, green gems that look great set in white gold or silver.
Not often found on a ring, pearls look great against both gold and silver.
The red ruby is a very deep and dark red, and is often much brighter and shinier than January’s garnet.
Peridot is perhaps the most unique of all the birthstones with a beautiful yellow-green color …
Diamond rings can be found in women’s jewelry collections in history going back hundreds of years. There is a very good reason that we frequently hear the slogans “diamonds are forever” and “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. These rings have survived popularity over the ages.
Many people today feel that the antique diamond rings are of much better quality than the ones that are produced today. This makes them a coveted piece of jewelry for many women today. Some consumers are looking for that one of a kind setting that can only be found in the antique or classic settings of diamond rings. For others these rings are made attractive by the stories that are attached to them. Some people feel that there is something to be said for a diamond ring that has stood the test of time and a long term romantic engagement or marriage already. For others that are superstitious, they may feel that the rings can bring them good luck.
For those who want to purchase antique diamond rings there are several different options that are available to them. Some people purchase an antique diamond ring setting and then find a diamond that they are happy with through a diamond wholesaler or jeweler. They can then have the diamond set in the antique setting for that one of a kind ring that many people are looking for.
Others have a diamond or a setting that has been …
When choosing a diamond engagement ring, there are a variety of factors to consider. You may have heard about the four C’s — color, clarity, carat, and cut. Each of these factors contributes to the unique beauty of each finished diamond. Here we will be discussing cut, emerald cut to be exact. This cut is rectangle-shaped with gently slanted corners. Made to showcase the clarity of a diamond, emerald cut features rectangular step-cut facets. When shopping for emerald cut diamond rings, it is a good idea to know more about the ratio of length to width. On average, a ratio of 1.35 is ideal for achieving a classic, sophisticated look.
As previously mentioned, the emerald cut is best reserved for diamonds with excellent clarity. Because of the way this shape is cut, it highlights even small imperfections in the stone. Clarity is a word used in the gemstone world to describe blemishes and interior imperfections called inclusions. Inclusion might be a crack in the stone or even fragments of a totally different stone. Occasionally you can see diamond imperfections with the naked eye, although usually, a jeweler must examine the stone under 10 times magnification to grade the clarity. One thing to note about clarity inclusions is that small one that doesn’t affect the appearance of the diamond can be useful in verifying authenticity or even identifying the diamond if it is ever lost or stolen.
They are popular with the rich and famous because …
A diamond choker is basically a choker necklace that contains diamond stones. It is a stunning piece of jewelry that provides a luxurious yet sophisticated and classy appeal. It is a great choice of jewelry to wear for a special event or occasion as it will catch everyone’s attention. The elegance of the design of a diamond choker is something that also puts it ahead of many other choices of diamond necklaces.
This is one of the more unique choices of diamond necklaces that you could choose. The choker necklace shows off a vast amount of diamond stones, either big or small. It does so while being prominent and dominating your fashion image. Due to the intensity of the diamond choker it is often worn as a piece of fashion jewelry only for the most special events.
Diamond choker necklaces can be pricy because they often contain quite a number of diamond stones. It is more common for celebrities and wealthy individuals to wear this type of jewelry. It is especially common to see such individuals wearing a diamond choker necklace at award shows, dinner events, and so on. This is definitely not a piece of jewelry that you would wear casually or professionally but when you are dressing up for a special event it would be perfect.
There are imitation diamond choker necklaces available for those that cannot for a real diamond choker necklace. These are basically choker necklaces that are made up of a gemstone that is similar …
In today’s jewelry industry, there are certain elite companies that distinguish themselves by offering only the finest products, crafted solely from the highest quality raw materials. One such company is Swarovski, the brand name carrying worldwide recognition for their luxurious crystals and crystal jewelry.
Swarovski crystals are used to create crystal glass miniatures and sculptures and to adorn clothing, jewelry, chandeliers or other home decor elements. All Swarovski sculptures are inscribed with the brand’s logo, which evolved from the original edelweiss flower, to a “S.A.L.” engraving, and finally to the current swan logo.
The brand is nowadays recognized worldwide, sometimes to the point of crystal jewelry being uniquely associated with the Swarovski name. The crystals produced by Swarovski have earned their fame through their unique features: precision cuts, impressive clarity and marvelous sparkle. Swarovski crystals are used to create a wide variety of jewelry, from necklaces and pendants to rings, earrings and tiaras.
The reason why the Swarovski crystals are highly coveted in the jewelry industry is their unique appearance and brilliant refraction characteristics, as well as unparalleled cuts and innovative shapes. In order to obtain the rainbow spectrum refraction that Swarovski crystals exhibit, certain coating techniques are used. One of the most popular is called Aurora Borealis, or simply “AB”, which is a metallic coating used on some crystals to ensure that the light refracted by their surface disperses into a rainbow spectrum of colors. Such technique, in conjunction with a glass composition containing 32 percent lead, yields the …