Emerging Engagement Ring Trends Blend Tradition With Modern Flair

The diamond engagement rings - a timeless expression of love and commitment. The classic styles available - solitaire and pave, for example - still are popular today, but there are emerging trends of which you, the potential buyer should be aware. Note: One thing that never changes is what grooms tend to pay for engagement rings - quite a bit! Latest statistics show the average amount spent is $3,000, according to these sources: " $3,044 (Bride's Millenium Report) " $2,982 (Bride's Magazine) " $2,909 (Modern Bride, as cited in Weddings for Dummies) " $3,576 (Conde Nast Bridal Group) " $3,165 (Modern Bride Magazine) " $2,807 (National Bride...

Diamond or Cubic Zirconia: Knowing the difference can save you money!

Diamond or Cubic Zirconia: Knowing the difference can save you money!So what is the difference between diamond and cubic zirconia? Why is cubic zirconia (CZ) quickly becoming more popular as a desirable substitute for diamond? Gemologists can agree that CZ comes closer than any other gem material to matching the characteristics of a diamond. Most people, even trained gemologists, cannot tell the difference between diamond and CZ, with the naked eye. Moreover, to the untrained eye, CZ looks identical to a good quality diamond. However, under closer inspection, CZ appears to have slightly less brilliance (or sparkle) than a diamond, and more...

Tips on Taking Care of Your Cubic Zirconia Jewelery

When cubic zirconia is set in gold or sterling silver, it can be worn everyday without any damaging effects. Of course the exceptions are as follows. Make-up, face and body powder and lotions can also cause the shine of the cubic zirconia to dull. So remove your cubic zirconia jewelry before coming in contact with any of these products. Polish your cubic zirconia jewelry with a soft cotton towel or a chamois skin cloth in between cleanings. We all get business with various projects and responsibilities, so it is not uncommon for the cleaning of our jewelry to slip through the cracks. Have you caught yourself at the last minute of getting ready...

Body Piercing Jewelry

Body Piercing Jewelryby: Guest Total views: 1750 Word Count: 783 History and evolution of body piercing and body piercing jewelry The Bible mentions that body piercing was popular amongst nomadic tribes approximately 2000 years ago. Whereas, at some places like Egypt only people from the royal family could get body piercing done. Various reasons have been associated with different cultures and different castes for getting body piercing. For example, it was a symbol for strength for roman warriors, who had a practical approach towards body piercing. Whereas body piercing jewelry was just a way of beauty enhancement in some other cultures. In...