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Jewelry Isn’t Just About Pleasing Her, It’s About Delighting Her

A man meets a woman, they fall in love and rest becomes the history that transforms both their lives – it’s the oldest story ever told. This story alone will probably be told to more friends, more family members and of course, the couple’s children, than any other tale. It’s the classic story of romance and for the man who’s looking to take this path in his life, nothing is more expedient than understanding the rules of the ritual. 

For one thing, making her happy is only part of the aim. A man needs to keep in mind that most girls have been planning not only their wedding day, but the course of their ultimate romance, their entire lives. They’ve spent hours fantasizing about how it would happen, what they would tell their parents and what they would one day be able to tell their children about how their mother and father got swept away into romance. To keep her happy, you’ll want to consider a diamond engagement ring, but to truly delight her? Put it this way, nothing says high class like a Tacori. For decades, these rings have shone so brightly that they have even lit up the eyes of Trista Rehn on the hit reality show The Bachelorette. Women know these rings mean far more than a garden variety diamond ring.

For those who want to add that extra special touch of elegance, to express a heart deep level of commitment then eternity rings are definitely something to consider. This ring goes beyond an engagement ring, beyond a wedding band. As its name implies, this is a ring that uses diamonds to say ‘forever’ several times over. Don’t leave a single doubt in her mind, show her what she truly means to you and there is no doubt that she will be yours to keep. By exceeding the basics and reaching for the stars, a man shows that his love is love is secure and above all else, that is what any woman would quite reasonably expect from the man she intends to live her life alongside.

Rising Gold Prices Mean Fine Jewelry is an Excellent Bargain Right Now

With the sharp decline in the dollar’s value over the past year, investors are finding that in comparison with gold’s rising prices, gold wins out as a superior investment. While this investment news might not typically be of interest to fans of fine jewelry, it is being noted by many analysts that fine jewelry which incorporates gold is actually proving itself to be a very smart investment this year. Due to a lowering in the production levels of gold mining around the world and the rising scarcity of this precious metals, the central banks of most major countries have begun buying up tons of gold as a means of shoring up the value of their currency. This has driven the price of gold higher than ever, making it an exceptionally pricey purchase for those investing with dollars, but still expensive for those buying with other, stronger currencies around the globe.

With more than 22,000 jewelry companies competing for consumer dollars in the US economy alone, prices for the 2009 holiday season are bound to be highly attractive, making fine jewelry a potentially excellent investment over the long haul. With such a vicious economy now ruling the roost, there are expected to be far fewer people willing to pay much beyond the absolute bare minimum for jewelry, even as gifts. This means retailers are expected to offer massive discounts in an effort to encourage consumers to spend on jewelry. Those who take advantage of this situation should find that like the post holiday season in 2008, excellent deals are not only plentiful, but smart investing decisions for those who collect jewelry, or want to get started doing so, are much easier to make.

By investing in well priced pieces of gold jewelry now, consumers can expect that the value of gold will continue to rise and thus the value of their individual pieces will rise, as well. Since retailers as a whole are deemed over the sensible level of inventory as whole by most analysts, consumers can expect to reap big rewards from strategically purchased jewelry pieces if they apply common sense and an eye towards the future.

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Questions Surround Potential Lindsay Lohan Jewelry Collection

Gossip is swirling around American movie starlet and controversial pop sensation Lindsay Lohan after reports surfaced that she is working alongside major jewelers to unveil a new collection in the coming months. According to Lohan herself, she has been in talks with fine jewelry designer Pascal Mouawad and maker Bebe about a partnership to create a collection of exquisite pieces that bear the star’s name. According to Mouawad, such discussions about the launch of a new jewelry line did take place with Lohan, but the negotiations fell through early in the talks and Mouawad has stated via an email to a popular women’s fashion magazine that the partnership is absolutely not happening. This has led to speculation that the pop star may be seeking out other designers with whom to forge a lasting relationship that will result in a signature line of jewelry which bears her increasingly marketable name.

Over the course of the last few years, Lohan has been embroiled in various controversies that have lit up Hollywood tabloids, but in this these modern times such negative press can often be a boon to a budding star or those who seek to re-enter the limelight. However, Lohan already serves as an artistic advisor for a French fashion designer named Emanuel Ungaro, a big name in women’s fashions. Her entrepreneurial activities thus far in her career have consisted of her own line of leggings called 6126 and the Sevin Nyne self tanning brand which she was co-creator of. This has led experts to speculate that Lohan’s next logical step would indeed be a line of fine jewelry similar to those lines created by other stars at similar levels of fame, but it remains unclear as to whether she will accomplish this any time in the near future.

Lohan’s first fashion show in Paris met with strong vocal disapproval from critics and it remains unlikely that she will continue on towards a career in fashion, even as a sideline. Sources now suggest that Lohan may be able to make inroads into the jewelry industry if she can find a willing partner known for solid designs to assist her in conveying her own personal sense of style that so many women around the world have already embraced.

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Different Types of Jewelry

Beads:

As timeless as they are, it is no surprise that beads are here with us to stay because they are the oldest form of jewelry known to man. Archaeologists have discovered bead work that is more than 100,000 years old, created using the shells of sea snails and this is believed to be the very first type of jewelry made. Today, beads come in a rainbow of colors, sizes that range from a millimeter to over a centimeter in diameter, and a range of shapes only limited by the human imagination. Materials used to make beads are a large part of determining their value. There are beads made from synthetic materials such as resin or plastic, but there are also beads that come from natural materials such as plant fibers, horn or shell and even gemstones.

Bridal Jewelry:

While most people understand that a marriage ceremony will involve the exchange of wedding rings, it is true that there are quite a few more options that can be included in a ceremony, traditional or otherwise. Cufflinks are becoming increasingly more popular for groomsmen and more brides are offering pendants to their bride’s maids. While diamonds are the traditional jewel chosen for wedding rings, peal is the most often utilized gem for bride’s jewelry such as chokers, other necklaces and even pearl earrings. Some couples even exchange rings or pendants which feature their birthstones as a symbol of what they each bring to the union.

Gemstones:

Gemstones, also known as jewels, are precious or semi precious stones prized for their high level of visual attractiveness, typically centered around their color, shape, luster or ability to interact with light and sparkle. These are the stones that make up the bulk of jewelry made today and they include many common stones you may know such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds or topaz, as well as lesser known stones such as jet, amber, peridot or tanzanite. The value of these stones fluctuates over time as their mining becomes easier or more difficult and also in accordance with their current level of rarity.

Hand crafted:

The history of hand crafted jewelry is a fascinating one that extends far beyond any recorded history thanks to what archaeologists have been able to unearth. As far back as 100,000 years ago, humans were fashioning the earliest jewelry using sea shells. In ancient times, jewelry was often crafted due to a belief that it could give the wearer extra powers or protection from evil spirits. In today’s world, the level of skill and time invested in created hand crafted jewelry gives it a strong sentimental value, as well as a high monetary value since this is not a craft than many practice.

New Jersey Jewelry Store to Give Away Free Jewelry

In celebration of its 30th year in business, a jewelry store in the United States town of Wyckoff, New Jersey is giving away free bags of jewelry that they want those who find them to keep. The shop, Devon Fine Jewelry, is run by owner Nancy Schuring, a former school teacher turned jeweler who came up with the idea as a way to give back to the local community while celebrating her 30th year at the reins of the retail jewelry store.

Local residents were shocked, yet delighted, by this display of generosity from Devon Fine Jewelry and many have been reported as being thrilled to take part in the hunt for the white bags that will be randomly placed around the town for anyone who to find. Whoever finds the bags is entitled to keeping the jewelry inside and Schuring says that the total of the gift bags comes to over $25,000 all together. Finders keepers is the motto of the day and Schuring hopes that this gesture will engender more goodwill for her shop which has thrived in this town for the past three decades. According to reports, Schuring is extremely excited to be holding the event and pleased that she is in a financial position to hold such a giveaway.

The bags of jewelry have been planned in coordination with the local police force of Wyckoff so that the officers are aware of the event and can respond appropriately if needed. The bags will be placed in places of high visibility around local restaurants, shops and other public places such as Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Mahwah, Ramsey, Walkwick, Ridgewood, Oakland, Midland Park and Allendale which are all towns outside of the Wyckoff city limits.

While the jewelry within the bags is designed for women, this is expected to be an equally excellent surprise for men who can use the jewelry for gifts to give a woman they are fond of. Each bag will contain a note that reads:

“This is yours to keep. We’d just like you to contact us and let us know you found it.”

Response is expected to be great to this innovative publicity garnering event.

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Kinds of Jewelry

Gold Jewelry:

Gold, while being one of the most precious metals on Earth, is a very a soft metal. This means that when it is used in jewelry, particularly in its 24k gold form, it must be alloyed with other metals to give it the durability that jewelry owners require. Most often, copper is used as the alloy, but silver and other metals may also find their way into the mixture. Types of gold jewelry include rose gold, white gold and more rare forms such as blue gold or even green gold.

Silver Jewelry:

Another precious metal, silver is used frequently to make jewelry. Sterling silver is especially popular and this is a mixture of 7.5% copper and 92.5% silver. A very thin coat of .999 fine silver as usually added as a coating to sterling silver jewelry, a process known as flashing. Since silver costs less than gold, it is the traditional alternative for those on a budget.

Diamond Jewelry:

One of the hardest substances known to man, diamonds are highly valued not only for their beauty, but also for their symbolic value. Diamond jewelry is considered a symbol of marriage or other enduring social bonds. Since diamonds are so rare and their mining is difficult, diamond jewelry is rarely offered at low prices.

Sapphire Jewelry:

The sapphire is a gem stone that is of the mineral corundum, the same mineral found in rubies. Sapphire jewelry is well loved for its rich blue hue that captivates the eye, but sapphires are also found in colors such as orange, yellow, black, gray or even without any color. The sapphire is the birthstone for those born in the month of September.

Emerald Jewelry:

Emeralds are well known as a vivid green stone that will attract a great deal of attention. While there are different shades of this stone, it is often the richer and deeper colored stones that are most prized. The Emerald is traditional birthstone for those born in the month of May.

Pearl Jewelry:

While pearls are not a gem stone, they are considered to be a gem in their own right. The size, symmetry, shape, color and shine of a pearl is what determines its value. Those who value the ability to have something different often appreciate pearls and it is traditional birth stone for those born in the month of June.

Blue Topaz Jewelry:

While topaz itself has no colorless, impurities within the stone give it the range of colors that collectors appreciate. Blue topaz jewelry is prized for its vibrant azure hue and the blue topaz is the state stone for Texas. Blue topaz often undergoes a process of irradiation to strengthen its blue color.

Amethyst Jewelry:

The stone amethyst is different from other gems because it is a form of quartz known for its purple hue. The colors prized in amethyst jewelry range from a pale pink shade of violet to a deep shade of purple called Deep Siberian. This is the traditional birth stone for those born in the month of February.

Garnet Jewelry:

Garnet is an often overlooked gem that not only has an impressive color, but comes in a range of hues from the traditional blood red to a vibrant green that is exceptionally valuable to collectors. Garnet is traditionally the birth stone for those born in the month of January.

Stainless Steel Jewelry:

A fairly recent trend, stainless steel jewelry is becoming increasingly more popular due to its rugged charm and extreme durability. Seen as a symbol of the industrial age, stainless steel is embraced by many subcultures such as the biker fashion movement and many rock music scenes.

Titanium Jewelry:

While titanium is sometimes used in rings and other jewelry, the most common way to come across titanium jewelry is in the form of body piercing jewelry. Due to its ability to be produced at implant grade so that it is safe in the body, titanium is prized for its usability.

Platinum Jewelry:

Platinum is the precious metal that is even more precious than gold and as a result, many of those who wish to own something truly valuable pursue platinum jewelry. Since it is highly resistant to tarnish, chemicals and other stains, platinum jewelry is meant to last a very long time without taking damage.

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What to Keep in Mind When Buying Jewelry

As thrilling as the purchase of the right piece of jewelry can be, the process of shopping for it can be quite intimidating. Having the right knowledge to work from can save a person a lot of  stress, confusion and potential grief. Once educated on what they are doing most people find that it is quite easy to find what they are looking for without over spending, whether they are shopping in a traditional shop, a catalogue or even an online retailer.

One of the most common jewelry purchase will always be the precious metals such as gold, silver or platinum. For gold, it is crucial to consider the karat quality. Many times, gold is mixed with another metal such as copper due to its softness to create what is called a gold alloy. Pure gold is 24 Karat (abbreviated 24K) and this means no other metals are mixed in. Since the karat represents the amount of gold in a piece of jewelry, 14K gold contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts of another metal, called a base metal. Most gold jewelry has the karat quality marked on the piece and next to that you should see a trademark symbol such as a symbol or initials to signify the company that created the piece. If you do not see such a symbol, it is better to choose another piece. When something is sold as gold plated, this means that only a thin layer of gold has been applied to the surface of the piece. Keep in mind, gold plated jewelry quickly wears away and as a result, the value does not hold for as long.

Platinum is another heavily sought after type of precious metal more rare and expensive than gold. It, too, is often mixed with other metals. This is why you may see expensive jewelry marked 900 Platinum, meaning that it is 900 parts out of 1000, pure platinum. Similarly, silver is often sold mixed with other metals. Sterling silver is typically 92.5% pure silver, also noted as 925 silver. Silver plating means that a thin layer of silver has been applied to a base metal.

Gemstones are usually precious stones found in nature that are based on minerals that give them their color and sparkle. There are also lab created gems, sometimes called lab grown, that are synthetic (man-made) gems. These imitation gems are less costly than natural gems, but they strongly resemble their natural cousins in terms of visual aesthetic. Many times, synthetic stones may have an even more vibrant color than natural stones in their price range due to the fact that it is easier to create a stone than mine it. Always be certain to check whether a stone is natural or man-made because this can make a major difference in the price you should expect to pay.

When shopping for jewelry, it is always an excellent idea to shop around and compare prices from store to store. It is a smart move to make sure that the store’s return policy is fully understood before one makes such a costly investment as fine jewelry. Making sure that the gem or metal is properly described on the sales receipt can also make a huge difference. Once these basics are understood, buying jewelry is a much more pleasant experience.

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