Bangle Bracelets

What has made bangle bracelets such a popular fashion trend? Fashion is all about being unique, and bangle bracelets make it easy to accessorize in a unique way. Whether it’s Sarah Drew wearing vintage bangle bracelets, Rihanna sporting multi-colored bangle bracelets or Ke$ha wearing an edgy spiked bangle bracelet, there are so many different kinds of bangle bracelets that it allows fashionistas like you to accessorize in a way that matches your unique personality and style.

What are the Different Styles of Bangle Bracelets?

Because there are so many different kinds of bangle bracelets, it’s easiest to break down the different characteristics and options that are available.

The first differentiating factor between bangle bracelets is the type of metal they are made from. Less expensive bangle bracelets are generally copper, silver or gold plated. On the higher end of the price scale, bangle bracelets will be fully made from silver, gold or platinum.

The next factor that sets bangle bracelets apart is how many are worn at once. Depending on the specific bracelet(s), a bracelet may be sold by itself, with a handful of bracelets, or in a set of twelve or more bracelets. Because there are no set rules when it comes to wearing bangle bracelets, one of the fun things about wearing them …

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Fashion Jewelry

Hair Jewelry

Jewelry and beautiful ornaments are most typically worn on the body, although there are also various forms of hair jewelry. It does not specifically matter what type of hair or haircut you have, whether it be long, short, medium, thin, thick or curly, you will find that there are some wonderful items of hair jewelry.

Bangle Bracelets

When it comes to popular fashion accessories, bangle bracelets are at the top of the list. From singers Rihanna and Ke$ha to Grey’s Anatomy’s Sarah Drew, famous fashionable ladies love rocking unique bangle bracelets. What has made bangle bracelets such a popular fashion trend? Fashion is all about being unique, and bangle bracelets make it […]Continue Reading

Elephant Necklace

Every now and again a certain fashion becomes trendy. However, any piece of jewelry fashioned with an elephant is always going to be in style because it carries a significant amount of meaning to many cultures around the world. Because of this, the elephant has become a symbol of ‘good luck’ and ‘favor.’

Fashion Necklaces

So called “fashion jewelry” is an excellent way to build up a collection of different colors and styles of differing jewelry without breaking the bank. Fashion necklaces are usually made up of inexpensive materials, and are an excellent contrast to higher priced silver, gold, and precious stone and gem pieces. Whereas traditional jewelry might be […]Continue Reading

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Blue Sapphire Stones

There is something about the color blue that makes it the most favored color in the world. Psychologists say that there is something calming about the color as it reminds us of the sky on a clear day or the crystal clear depths of the ocean. Without knowing anything about blue sapphire stones from a gemologist’s point of view, they are among the most popular stones simply because of their color. However, in terms of a gemstone, sapphires are second only to diamonds in their hardness, coming in at 9 on the Mohs scale which makes them durable and easy to care for, and of course quite valuable.

What Exactly Is a Blue Sapphire?

The ‘funny’ thing about a blue sapphire is that you could say it is the same stone as a ruby only it is blue and not red! Both are gemstones of the corundum family of minerals but a blue sapphire gets its color from both titanium and iron impurities being present in the crystal while rubies derive their vivid red color from chromium. A sapphire then is any member of the corundum family that is colored anything but ruby red, and blue sapphire stones are not only the most beautiful, they are the most valuable. Going a step further, cornflower blue from gems mined in Kashmir is actually the most valuable of all the blues. Sapphires are only found in a few locations around the world, the most notable being Kashmir (India), Burma, Australia, Thailand, …

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Gold Tiffany Bracelets

Tiffany is a very popular jewelry provider that has been in business for over 160 years. To this day, it is still one of the most popular and desirable brands of jewelry in the world. With their large selection of high quality jewelry comes high price tags as well though. Anyone that buys Tiffany jewelry as a gift for someone will have to be shopping for a special piece that will really stay with that person forever.

There are many different types of jewelry offered under the Tiffany brand name. Some of the popular pieces include necklaces, rings, and bracelets. There are already many different pieces of the first two available to choose from. Tiffany bracelets have a bit smaller of a selection though, so they would be more interesting to look into.

Why Buy a Gold Tiffany Bracelet?

Tiffany established an amazing name in the jewelry industry because of their lengthy selection of very high quality pieces of jewelry. The quality of their pieces was very rarely matched by any other brands. With the incredible amount of popularity, Tiffany has also become the victim of many illegitimate distributors that sell fake, knock off jewelry pieces that use the Tiffany name.

Gold Tiffany bracelets should be your first choice when deciding on a brand name of gold bracelets to buy. This is, of course, if you can afford the higher prices of this brand of jewelry. The main reason that you should buy a gold Tiffany bracelet …

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Emerald Cut Diamond Rings

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.

Emerald cut diamond rings

They are popular with the rich and famous because …

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Figaro Bracelets

Figaro is a particular style of chain that is growingly popular in the jewelry industry. It is found in many different pieces of jewelry such as Figaro necklaces and Figaro bracelets. The Figaro style provides a classy, sophisticated, yet intricate design that works great for necklaces and bracelets. A Figaro bracelet has a visual appeal that is simply stunning, which makes it a great choice for style of bracelet to invest in.

The Figaro style originates from Italy. There were a number of jewelry makers in Italy that picked up on this style after it was initially developed. Any piece of Figaro jewelry that is produced today will have Italian origins. Also, the Figaro style was named after operas by Gioachino Rossini. There was a character in some of his operas that was named Figaro. He played one of the major roles and had a major influence on the naming of this style of jewelry.

The Figaro style is most commonly used for chains, necklaces, and bracelets. Typically, any jewelry that uses the Figaro style will be made with gold. However, there are some other types of metals that now feature the Figaro style. You may be able to find Figaro chains that are made out of metals such as platinum and silver. The gold Figaro chains are by far the most appealing choice and are the standard option for Figaro chains.

What makes a Figaro bracelet a very appealing piece of jewelry is the specifics of …

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Amethyst Jewelry

Amethyst is a gemstone that is used in various types of jewelry. The actual word Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos, which has a literal translation of “remedy against drunkenness”. Amethysts, and all gemstone for that matter, are graded in the exact same way as diamonds. They are graded by their color, clarity, cut and carat weight. Amethysts are known as a variety of crystallized quartz, and are a member of the Quartz family, or to give them their scientific name, silicon dioxide. You will typically find that the crystal structure of an Amethyst is hexagonal.

Amethyst jewelry comes in a wide variety of natural shades and colors. These include purple, bluish-purple and reddish-purple. However, with that said, amethysts in their purest form are actually colorless. An amethyst will produce color due to the absorption of certain wavelengths of light. The color will consist of three separate components which are the hue, which is the initial impression of color. The tone, which is the term given for the lightness or darkness of color and the saturation, which measures the intensity of an Amethyst’s color.

The amethyst is also known as a birthstone for the month of February. It covers the zodiac sign for Aquarius which is known as the water bearer. Amethyst is also a wedding anniversary gemstone that is typically presented for the fourth and sixth year of married life. The amethyst as a birthstone also has certain properties that are associated with the zodiac …

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Platinum Wedding Bands

Platinum wedding bands are starting to become more popular amongst couples. They are becoming an especially desirable type of wedding band for men. Most platinum wedding bands provide classic appeal that makes them superior to the alternatives such as gold bands and white gold bands.

The platinum bands consist of a more unique style than what can be found with the other types of wedding bands. You can find much more intriguing designs and patterns with the platinum bands. There will be designs that appeal to everyone with these rings. It should not be too hard to find a specific design of platinum wedding band that you really like.

Benefits of Platinum Wedding Bands

Platinum wedding bands provide a unique appeal that sets them apart from both gold and white gold wedding bands. There are many different designs and patterns to choose from that improve the overall appearance of the ring as well.

Platinum wedding bands also provide a classic look that cannot be matched by the gold and white gold rings that are available. One other major benefit of buying platinum wedding bands would be that it is a tough metal so the rings will last longer and stay in great condition as well.

Choosing a Set of Platinum Wedding Bands

You can find many different designs of platinum wedding bands. Some with diamond stones, some without. The elegant look of these bands is achievable even without a diamond stone. A small diamond stone can also complement the …