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Diamond Earrings
The more beautiful a diamond is, the more expensive it is. However, it is possible to find a pair of good diamond stud earrings at a ridiculously low price. Here’s how: buy a well-cut diamond, G-H in color and of “eye-clean” clarity. Though moderately priced,... -
Diamond Engagement Rings
For many of us, buying diamond engagement rings are the third most expensive purchases we make, after a home and a car. But they are also very risky, since not everyone who is on the lookout for a good engagement ring is conversant about choosing... -
Diamond Jewelry
To mark two celebrations in the year—Christmas and Valentine’s Day—people often buy diamond jewelry. This means that at these times of the year, people invest in new jewelry that they must insure which usually is not covered by a homeowner’s or renter’s policy. Usually, policies... -
Diamond Necklace
The exquisite Patiala necklace that belonged to the Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, India, mysteriously disappeared in 1948 but resurfaced 50 years later! The necklace was in fact created for him by the prestigious House of Cartier in 1928, and is regarded even today... -
Diamond Wedding Rings
Diamond wedding rings aren’t just for brides—these days, grooms opt to match their wedding rings with those of their bride. And for others, it feels good to wear a diamond ring, if only to enjoy the social status a diamond wedding band. For a man,... -
Diamonds
Of the diamond’s two allotropes—carbon and graphite—the former is known for its harness and high light dispersal render it fit for industrial applications and jewelry making. Due to its excellent abrasive quality, diamonds can only be scratched by fellow diamonds. This means that not only... -
Loose Diamonds
If you’re shopping around for a loose diamond at a nearby jewelry store or online diamond dealer, ask your dealer for a 10X loupe with which you can closely examine the interior of the diamond. And, if you intend buying loose diamonds privately, it would... -
A Guide To Diamond Engagement Rings
Surprising your girlfriend with a beautiful diamond ring is a moment both of you will cherish your entire life. A once in a lifetime occasion, buying a diamond ring should be done carefully as your fiancée will wear it everyday, showing it off to her... -
Antique Diamond Engagement Rings
Presenting a ring to your beloved is a beautiful way of expressing love and devotion. It signifies the commitment between two people who pledge to spend their rest of the lives together. Although the market is filled with various categories of gemstones like sapphire, ruby,... -
Diamond Solitaire Engagement Rings
So, you’re ready to pop the question? Getting engaged is a once in a life time occasion and you want everything to be perfect. The right atmosphere, romantic setting and of course the perfect ring are essential. The ring has to be special enough to... -
Platinum Diamond Engagement Rings
When a man is engaged he commits himself heart and soul to the woman he chooses to be his wife. The engagement ring has to special as it is the expression of his love and commitment. Diamonds have long been the first choice where engagement... -
Men’s Comfort Fit Wedding Bands
Comfort fit wedding bands are the present most preferred wedding bands. Comfort fit bands have a rounded finish inside the wedding band so that it will not pinch the skin of the finger. In turn this provides comfort for constant wear. Traditional comfort-fit means the... -
Men’s Diamond Wedding Bands
Even though diamonds are considered a woman’s best friend, they can be a guy’s good buddy too — particularly if that diamond is set in a wedding band. However, depending on the diamond, the price of the bands will definitely vary. Diamonds can be selected... -
Men’s Gold Wedding Bands
Gold is still the most popular choice for men’s wedding rings. Pure gold is a deep yellow color, soft, very malleable and is of 24 carats. The only things to consider when buying a gold wedding ring are the gold carat and gold color or... -
Men’s Platinum Wedding Bands
Platinum is a rare, extremely long wearing, natural white luster metal. However, it can be used in its purest form when used in jewelry. Platinum does not require being rhodium plated like white gold. One advantage of platinum rings is that they can be cut-off... -
Mens Silver Wedding Bands
Sterling silver is a whitish gray colored metal. This metal is considerably less expensive compared to metals such as gold, platinum and titanium. Compared to metals like gold, titanium and platinum, silver is a much softer metal. It does not have the hardness that the... -
Men’s Titanium Wedding Bands
Other than silver, gold and platinum, another most important metal that is especially popular for men’s wedding bands is the titanium, a charcoal-gray hued metal. Titanium wedding bands are durable and light since titanium is an extremely lightweight metal. However, it is as strong as... -
Men’s Wedding Bands
Wedding bands have their history in ancient Egypt, where the Egyptians exchanged fashioned rings and bracelets from reeds and other plants growing on the Nile River, to represent never-ending love for all eternity. However, American men started wearing wedding bands during World War II. This... -
Men’s White Gold Wedding Bands
White metals such as silver and palladium mixed with gold produces an alloy known as white gold. As with gold, white gold can be found in any carat measurement up to 21 carats. Basically, the amount of gold is the same but the alloy is... -
Comfortable Men’s Wedding Rings
A wedding ring is something that is meant to be worn for life, so comfort should naturally be a consideration when purchasing a wedding band. Today, many rings are available in comfort fits, meaning that extra metal is used to make the inside of the... -
Diamond Wedding Rings For Men
Diamond wedding rings are no longer just for women. Many grooms today choose to purchase a man’s diamond wedding ring to match the bride’s. Still others enjoy the social status that comes with wearing a diamond wedding band. Purchasing a diamond wedding ring means that... -
Men’s Gold Wedding Rings
Gold wedding rings are the most traditional rings available. When men’s wedding rings first became popular during the Second World War, gold was the metal of choice. Over the years, other metals have been introduced into the market. Nevertheless, gold has continued to have a... -
Men’s Platinum Wedding Rings
Platinum is the metal equivalent of diamonds – it is said to last forever. In addition to being one of the world’s rarest precious metals, it is also extremely durable. It loses virtually no metal when scratched, and weighs 60 percent more than 14 karat... -
Men’s Wedding Rings: Yesterday and Today
Wedding rings for men did not become common until the Second World War, when U.S. Soldiers began to wear them to publicize their marital status. Since that time, men’s wedding rings have become ever more popular. Although not all men choose to wear wedding rings,... -
The Benefits of Men’s Moissanite Wedding Rings
Moissanite is a synthetic mineral, also known as silicon carbide, which is used to simulate diamonds. It is becoming quite popular as a diamond substitute because it has a refraction similar to that of a diamond. Further, it is nearly as hard as a diamond...