Ladies, if you think you’re about to get engaged and you’ve been perusing the Alabama WildBlue Deals to get home internet so you can look for rings all day you’ve got to step back. There are a few rules for talking to your beloved about rings and we’re spelling them out for you:
Don’t Talk Price – The people at the jewelry store will do that for you. If you put a price or number on the ring your boyfriend will feel Read the rest of this entry »
Pearls are a symbol of classic beauty. They have been called the tears of Gods and are one of the worlds first gems. There are three types of pearls, natural, cultured, and imitation. The cultured pear is often misunderstood. Most people believe these are fake, or imitation pearls. In fact they are very real. A pearl is formed when an oyster traps an irritant, such as a grain of sand. The oyster creates a fluid to coat this irritant and over time the fluid is Read the rest of this entry »
By: Rashme Rafes
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Though this article is not just about diamonds, it will give you a little history on how birthstones came to be. The history of birthstones began with the breastplate of Aaron in the Bible from the book of Exodus. At that time, the breastplate was a religious garment that represented the twelve tribes of Israel. Later on, the writings of Flavius Josephus and St. Jerome (1st century AD-5th century AD) came up with the idea that each gemstone held special powers linked to astrology Read the rest of this entry »
The simplest points to remember in buying gemstones is that diamonds are the most durable or strongest followed by sapphires. If you buy star sapphires, the durability diminishes since the star shape is actually a deformity in the sapphire stone. The same is true of diamonds. When seen under the glass of the jeweler’s, one can see cracks, lines, and other signs of imperfections which makes the diamond less durable. Those diamonds with visible imperfections are less expensive than diamonds that have no visible imperfections to Read the rest of this entry »
Who doesn’t love vintage jewelry and estate sales? This is all the more reason to have a base of knowledge when it comes to choosing quality pieces of estate and vintage jewelry from estate sales. Just because a piece of jewelry comes from such a sale does not mean that it’s not a quality piece, actually quite the contrary. There have actually been some fantastic pieces of vintage jewelry to be found at estate sales. Believe it or not there have been many people to pay a relatively small purchase price to discover later that Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing the right hair cut that fits your personality is essential to giving yourself an overall good look. A cut that does not match who you are could make you appear strange or fabricated. However, if you have a cut that matches your personality it could highlight your good qualities even more and draw people to you like magnets.
For the conservative person an excellent cut would be some kind of medium length cut that keeps the hair neat and together. A headband could be used to push the hair back as well. This way the Read the rest of this entry »
There are lots of reasons to buy pieces of jewelry online. The prices are more reasonable, having instant access to many different online stores will give you a better selection than any shop can offer, plus, if you’re surfing the internet from home, you can shop for your favorite pieces in your pajamas. Before you actually make your purchases, there are, however, a few things to keep in mind. For every solid jewelry business out there, there are others that are out to take advantage of their customers. The only real way to combat this is with knowledge Read the rest of this entry »
Whether looking for an engagement ring, birthday gift, a pair of earrings, or just looking to have a piece of jewelry repaired, you need to find the best jeweler in your area, in order to be sure you are getting the best deals, and getting the ultimate service and jewelry. When making a large or expensive jewelry purchase, you want to make sure to find a reputable jeweler in your area, and remember, cheapest doesn’t always mean the best.
To find a reputable Read the rest of this entry »