Jewellery News and Reviews

If you have ever seen the simplest dressed woman in all her glory it would be still with the simplest jewelry on her with a plain but stunning dress, simple but delicate bag and shoes, especially for a wedding day. From the simple princess cut diamond earring to the thin chain and pendant around her neck, the sliver of bracelet around her wrist to the princess cut diamond ring she carries on her finger would complete the look. Not too much over the top either. The act of making something perfect!
 
The princess cut diamond earringthat she wears is so small yet effective enough to complete her look of elegance with simplicity. The tiny square or rectangular diamond is gently wrapped in minimum clasps which should allow maximum light to pass through making it look brighter than it really is. Since the princess cut diamond earring is not the best of cuts it is still the most popular one used for earrings.
 
As most jewelry is displayed under colorful flashy lights, so it is important not to be overwhelmed or misguided by the glare or size of a diamond or any stone for that matter. The jeweler would be able to tell you that size does not matter when it comes to diamonds especially. Diamonds have flaws in them too, just as we do.

Seldom a perfect diamond would be found, and of course it would not just be used in any simple piece of jewelry but either put away in a museum or kept aside for an extremely lucrative purchase for the wealthy. Such a diamond would never be used in a princess cut diamond earring as it would surely spoil the worth and quality of the stone.
 
Naive By Design
 
With all the jewelry in the world on you the simplest designs are still the most attractive, so the concept of the single square or rectangle shaped diamond, otherwise called the princess cut diamond earring, ring, bracelet was by far the best designs created.
 
It is very important to know that even from the plain princess cut diamond earring to the prodigal design cut stone knowledge is crucial when starting your collection of rare stones.

All rare stones are exorbitantly overpriced at any jewelry store due to replacing them while they are being prepared for a special gift or for your request – in case of damage caused. Yes, it does happen, but only diamonds can damage diamonds, the rest are more easily damaged. 

A diamond has long been acknowledged as the hardest substance on the earth known to mankind. No matter where in the world you live, everyone knows that diamonds are highly valued and treasured in all cultures and countries around the globe. What is not as well known is what diamonds are composed of, how they are formed and what it is about them that makes them so very valuable and highly desirable.

A diamond is actually a mineral and begins life as carbon which is then formed over many, many years. In order for the carbon deposits to form into a diamond, the substance must be subjected to certain conditions that tempers and changes the mineral into the rare and beautiful gem. The first diamonds were recorded to have been discovered some 3000 years ago in India.

Ever since those days, diamonds have enjoyed a reputation for their value and their beauty. They are held by many as symbols of status, quality, abundance, power and even royalty. The term diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas,” which mean indomitable.

In fact, in many ancient civilizations, the diamonds were worn by warriors as they marched into battle to symbolize courage, strength and invincibility. This is just one of many examples of how the diamond has become such an integral part of culture, history and lore of many countries.

Today, the majority of the stones come from mines that are located in the countries of central and southern Africa. However, there are still significant numbers of the rare and precious gems that are mined in other parts of the world such as Brazil, Australia, Canada and Siberia, which boasts the single largest diamond mine in the world.

Anyone who has ever shopped for a diamond ring, diamond earrings, or other diamond jewelry are probably very well aware that the De Beers company controls a huge portion of the diamond market. The stones must meet stringent quality standards and the De Beers company is one of the diamond suppliers that is well known for the high quality of gems that they bring to the market. In fact, in some parts of the world, De Beers has even been accused on monopolizing the entire diamond market because of the considerable control they have.

There is no doubt that the diamond is still one of the most desirable and treasured gems of any that are available. Virtually all high-end jewelry is embellished with a diamond or two, which immediately makes a statement about the person wearing such a fine piece of body jewelry. A diamond engagement ring is certainly considered to be the standard that symbolizes love, romance and commitment.

Diamonds will vary a great deal in price based upon on the quality classification of the gem. Four aspects are considered when evaluating the diamond’s value. These four characteristics are the Four “C”s and they are clarity, cut, color and carat.

Many people have heard that wearing pearls at their wedding will bring happiness to the marriage.

The one thing that comes to mind when thinking about wedding jewellery is pearls. So, how do you go about finding and buying the perfect pearl necklace jewellery.

There are four types of pearls:Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, SouthSea pearls, and freshwater pearls. Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls grow in oceans. The pearls that come from the sea are more valuable due to their rarity.

The most popular pearl is the Akoya pearl. These pearls are valued for their rich colour, mirror like finish,and appealing roundness.

The quality of the gemstones has an effect on its value.

A pearls quality can be A, AA, AA+, AAA, AAA+. For pearls of the same size, an ‘A’ quality pearl necklace costs only a small fraction of AAA quality pearl necklace.

The quality and value of pearls are based upon six criteria: luster, nacre, surface, colour, shape, size and matching.

Nacre: Most buyers of pearl jewellery pay most attention to the pearls’ nacre thickness. A pearl oyster produces a coating to the pearl nucleus and it is this that is classed as the nacre. It is the nacre that is the main difference between how long a pearl will last. You should look for pearls with nacre thickness over 0.4mm.

Luster and Surface: When a pearl has a reflective surface this is called the luster. A strand of pearls with high luster, mirror finish and clean surfaces is most desirable and valuable.

Colour: When buying pearls and choosing a colour it is really down to what would suit your clothing ans skin tones.

Size: The size of a pearl increases in value the bigger they get, so it is really down to your own budget as to what you can afford.

Shape: Pearls come in all shapes and sizes but it is the round ones which are the valuable ones.

Matching: For a pearl necklace jewellery set or bracelet, matching refers to the ways in which all of the pearls are similar. The more pearls that match in a piece of jewellery or jewellery set the higher the price will be, down to the difficulty of finding matching pearls.

If you do not have enough in the budget it may dictate the kind of pearls you can buy. Do plenty of research, especially online to make sure you get the perfect pearl jewellery to suit your special occasion.

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