Nov
30
2010
Cheap Glow Necklaces
Cheap Glow Necklaces
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Nov
29
2010
This Is The Place To Choose A Diamond
This Is The Place To Choose A Diamond
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Nov
27
2010
My Favorite Gemstone Comes from the Planet Mars
My Favorite Gemstone Comes from the Planet Mars
I wanted to buy my wife an exotic gemstone, but what do you buy a jeweller’s wife. She has diamonds up to her armpits and opals coming out of her ears.Then I suddenly thought there is one gemstone that is found on the red planet. I’ll get her one of those.I wanted a gem that got here the hard way, one that had a history, one that you didn’t just trip over on a beach. Well this gemstone is also found on the planet earth as well as Mars so I could get it locally. It got here the hard way through being blasted up from the earth’s mantel as molten mineral to crystallize near the surface as a beautiful green, much overlooked, not well respected gem in modern times, with an up market name Peridot!Peridot is pronounced the French way which sounds like Pair-a-doh. It might be from the French word peritot for unclear since the stone generally has a lot of inclusions or it might be from the Arabic faridat meaning gem.It is one of the only gemstones which come in only one color. I like that too! It is definite and knows what it is. The green will vary because of the amount of iron present. It has often been called the poor man’s emerald. Well, emerald is thought of as the most expensive gemstone so I guess that is a compliment in itself.But if we go back in time peridot was there from the beginning. Peridot was one of the twelve stones in the breastplate of Aaron the Jewish high priest from Exodus in the bible. This breastplate had twelve stones which represented the twelve tribes of Israel. So it was a very important gemstone in ancient times. It has been mined as a gem for over four thousand years.It was mined on the island of Zagbargad since ancient times. Imagine if you could get hold of one which was mined here in ancient times. How fantastic would that be as it is all but mined out now?Although Peridot comes from a host of different countries such as Australia,tiffany rings online, Pakistan, Myanmar, Egypt,Top quality tiffany 1837 jewelry online, Mexico and Brazil the quality varies from one source to another. But 95% of the entire world production comes from the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona.But if you want the real exotic gemstone from outer space you will have to look for the name Pallasites. This is a type of meteorite named after a German Peter Pallas who described it way back in 1772. In 2003 Nasa discovered peridot crystals on Mars. This was the first time that a gemstone had been found on another planet.A beautiful stone which set in gold will make stunning jewellery and if you are lucky to get hold of one which came from Mars or somewhere else in outer space you will be indeed fortunate.
Nov
26
2010
The Advantages of a Diamond Certificate
The Advantages of a Diamond Certificate
One of the most vital documents for your diamond purchase is the diamond certificate, or a diamond grading report. This is a laminated document containing the vital data about the diamond. It is prepared by certified gemologists in independent laboratories. The two most common laboratories that are widely used are the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the America Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL). They are best known for their consistency and unbiased diamond grading system. The diamond certificate includes the color, clarity, cut and carat weight. It will describe the diamond’s shape, polish, symmetry, table and depth percentages. Other characteristics such as florescence, graining and imperfections are also commented upon. In the new GIA reports, all standard round brilliant diamonds that falls between the GIA D-Z color scale will receive one of five cut grades from Excellent to Poor. Finally, a detailed sketch of the diamond is included.The advantages of buying a diamond with a GIA Certificate are you don’t have to question the authenticity of the gem. You can verify the color, carat, weight and clarity of the diamond. You will not have any worries about what the seller tells you and there will not be any misunderstandings. You may be required to pay a minimal fee for the certificate since it is done by a third party. But there won’t be any doubts about overpaying, as with the certificate you can easily find out what the diamond is worth.At times, disfigured diamond may have surface cracks that are clarity enhanced by being artificially filled with a glass-like paste to appear a much better diamond than they actually are. There are also man-made diamonds that an average jeweler could not tell if a diamond is natural or man-made. GIA does not certificate these diamonds. So with the GIA diamond certificate, you will not become a victim of buying such diamonds.Therefore, buying a certified diamond will provide you with a peace of mind and guaranteed value. If you do find a diamond that you like and it is not certified, you can always ask the seller to send it to a Gemological Laboratory for certification. The certification process usually takes two weeks and the lab charges around $75 per carat. If a seller does not want to provide a certificate or send for one then you do not want to deal with that seller.There are also many other Gemological labs these days, be sure you get a diamond that is certified by the two respectful laboratories mentioned above. That is the GIA and the AGSL. And of course,Top quality tiffany necklace, when you do buy a certified diamond,Top quality tiffany 1837 jewelry online, be sure that the diamond matches the certificate that you receive.In addition, the certificate helps with resale and insurance questions. Should you want to resell your diamond; the certificate will provide the characteristics and authenticity that you will need to get a fair price. A copy of the diamond report should be given to your insurance company when you insure the diamond. This way there is no dispute of value should it be stolen.
Nov
25
2010
Discount Engagement Rings
Discount Engagement Rings
Engagement rings are usually associated with a large sum of money. Buying a cheaper engagement ring that is good quality is a rather difficult task. Often, the issue of the engagement ring cost puts a damper on a happy occasion. If you are searching for the ideal engagement ring for your beloved but are on a tight budget…don’t lose hope…there’s definitely a solution for you!When one searches for an engagement ring,Top quality tiffany sets, the first thing that one considers is the price. If you are on a tight budget, you don’t need to strain your finances by buying an expensive diamond and platinum ring. You can always choose the yellow or white gold that are a lot less costly, yet look just as gorgeous.There is a large selection discount engagement rings available and they are equally as impressive and exquisite as the pricey engagement rings. However, not every jeweler carries the less expensive engagement rings. You will have to search quite a number of places to find them. Usually, when one hears ” discount engagement rings”, one is reminded of poor quality and cheap looking rings, but the discount rings are not always like that. There are several jewelers, online as well as offline,top quality tiffany dragonfly ring, that carry quality engagement rings who are happy to offer them to their customers at a discount price. So, when you are looking for an engagement ring for your fiancé, you don’t necessarily have to spend thousands of bucks.It is not difficult to find discount engagement rings these days. Besides the many jewelers in your town or city, the Internet also has many jewelry stores that present a large selection of jewelry designs and styles. These online jewelry stores often sell engagement rings at a greatly reduced price. They may offer discounts as a promotion for their store or during an end of season sale. Many offline jewelers’ give discounts on rings purchased by long-term customers. This helps in building good will in the market. But don’t get lured by all the discount offers. It is essential to check the reputation of the jeweler and the quality of the engagement ring that you are buying. Be a little cautious while making the purchase and you can pick up the perfect discount engagement ring for your partner.Even if you purchase a discount engagement ring, it will in no way hamper the true spirit of the occasion. With a discount engagement ring, you can definitely express the beauty and the purity of your love for your fiancé and make your engagement a memorable occasion.
Nov
24
2010
How to Make Money From Diamonds and Other Precious Stones
How to Make Money From Diamonds and Other Precious Stones
Diamonds are not only a girl’s best friend, they can also produce a rock solid return. De Beers, which controls 60% of the world’s diamond production, has increased it’s prices five times in the last 24 months, but worldwide demand is still rising at 8% a year. In China alone diamond sales are expanding at 25% a year. Nor is this growth limited to diamonds for jewellery. The vast majority of diamonds – some 80% – are used for industrial purposes and, here again, prices have been rising as demand outstrips supply.The lure of diamonds as an alternative investment is easy to understand. Over the long term they have always more than held their value; they are easy to transport and – for those living in politically unstable regions of the world – to hide; plus in countries with heavy death duties, they can be passed down from generation to generation without attracting the attention of the tax man. Unlike almost any other investment you can take pleasure from wearing them. Also they are relatively liquid: there are dealers willing to buy and sell diamonds for cash in every major city. Finally, if you know what you are doing, it is possible to make well above average profits.However, before you rush out and sink your savings into sparklers a few words of warning: no one has ever made serious money from diamonds buying jewellery or loose stones at retail prices. Instead, you need to follow these golden rules:- The better the quality of a diamond, the greater the chance you have of profit and the easier it will be to sell. Demand for small, less good diamonds will fluctuate according to the economy.- Learn all about the 4C’s – which is how diamonds are valued:Cut. This refers to the symmetry and proportions of the stone. The best cut stones reflect light in such a way as to optimise the fire and brilliance of the diamond. Diamonds are usually cut with 58 facets and a Well Cut diamond will be classified as Ideal, Excellent, and Very Good. Don’t touch any other type.Colour. The best colour (unless you are buying coloured diamonds, of course, see below) is no colour at all! Diamonds are catagorised from D to Z with D representing the finest, colourless stones.Clarity. Almost all diamonds incorporate tiny – quite natural – internal marks known as inclusions. They may also have external marks called blemishes. The less inclusions or blemishes the better the clarity. At the top end of the scale are flawless diamonds and there are over a dozen other classifications.Carat weight. The larger the diamond, the more it weighs. Weight is measured in carats. The word carat originated from a tree called Ceratonia siliqua which produces seeds of a consistent uniformity. These seeds were used in olden times to measure the weight of diamonds. One carat equalled one seed! Now one carat is deemed to weigh 0.2 grams.- You should only buy diamonds that have been certified by one of the recognised grading laboratories. The best known of these are the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and the EGL (European Gem Laboratory). Your diamond dealer should show you the appropriate certificate and you should satisfy yourself that it is genuine.- Consider buying individual diamonds, getting them set, and then selling them on eBay or your own website OR if you are good at setting up websites then do a deal with a diamond merchant where you sell diamond jewellery on your website that you don’t even own…buying from him or her only when you make a sale.- Don’t buy so-called ‘blood diamonds’. These have been mined in Sierra Leone by workers kept in unimaginably bad conditions and then smuggled out of the country. Not only is it unethical to buy such a diamond but in the long term it will be worth less. Ask for something called a Kimberley Process Certificate – a sort of diamond passport that proves it has been mined ethically and legally.- Watch for anything called ‘clarity enhanced’. 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These are pure diamonds that – by an accident of nature – have turned out pink,top quality tiffany dragonfly ring, blue,top quality tiffany jewelry online, green, amber or even red. They are much, much rarer than clear diamonds and – as such – command a much higher price. The market for coloured diamonds has been growing as consumers begin to understand their scarcity value. Twenty years ago they cost less than clear diamonds. Now the best examples are the most expensive gemstones in the world.- Research something called Tanzanite. It isn’t a precious stone, nor does it count as semi-precious. Discovered in 1967 in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro the best stones are vivid violetish blue. Costing considerably less than diamonds the price is volatile but Tiffany’s the jewellers use it a great deal and it could take off in the future much in the way coloured diamonds have over the last two decades.One other possibility is to invest in a managed fund that includes diamonds and diamond mining shares in its portfolio. Examples would include Merryl Lynch Gold and General, Merryl Lynch World Mining and J P Morgan Natural Resources – the latter has shown 50.6% growth in the year ending February 2006.If you like the idea of making money from diamonds then there is no doubt the best strategy is to buy very high quality stones and don’t sell until one of the periodic bull markets when prices can rise in leaps and bounds. This may, however, involve a bit of a wait. Thank heavens diamonds are forever.
Nov
23
2010
An Introduction To Platinum
An Introduction To Platinum
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Nov
20
2010
How to Invest in and Decide on the Perfect Tungsten and Palladium Men Wedding Band
How to Invest in and Decide on the Perfect Tungsten and Palladium Men Wedding Band
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