Posted on January 11th, 2010 — in Jewels + Jewelry
Never buy a diamond just because it comes with a certificate. A certificate
isn’t enough. You need to check the details on the certificate and understand
the report . You need to know the 4 Cs. Also, get a certificate from a reliable laboratory
such as Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Certain laboratories may even provide
a value of the diamond . Be aware this is just an estimated or inflated value.
So if you want to insure your diamond make sure you get it appraised.
It is always better to buy a loose stone. Since the bulk of a diamond ring
comes from the diamond itself , it will wiser to buy a separate diamond. By
buying a complete diamond ring you won’t know the breakdown of the cost and the
jeweler can set an arbitrary price. Also , you can examine the diamond in
its entirety as the setting would hide part of the diamond and perhaps its
flaws. Also, a diamond ring may come with a setting you may not like. You can
specify a specific setting if you buy a loose diamond.
Find out whether the diamond you buy is treated. Clarity
in the diamond may be improved by filling up the cracks with molten glass.
Laser can be used to burn a hole in the diamond to reach black blemishes . The
color of a diamond may be also be improved or changed by high pressure-high temperature annealing
and irradiation respectively. Ask the jeweler if the diamond has been treated.
If it is not, then request for a certification of this fact. If you are on a
budget and intent to buy treated diamonds , find out whether the jeweler provide any warrantee for the treated diamond.
Don’t simply buy a diamond because of its weight . You need to consider other
aspects as well. Which do you think is better ? A bigger but poorer quality
diamond or a smaller but better quality diamond ?A lighter stone with a better cut is worth more than a heavier but undercut stone. A diamond may weigh heavier because it may be cut to maximize
its weight and size but it is not cut to its ideal proportion
that would bring out its fire and brilliance
Also don’t be misled into thinking the more facets a diamond has the better it is .
Nowadays you can find diamonds with over 70 facets being promoted as being
better than 57 facet diamonds but this is not true. It is the diamond cut which
is the most important not the number of facets. The diamond facets must be cut
with proportion and perfect symmetry. The diamond must be cut in such a way that
light is refracted out through the top of the table which gives it the sparkle
and brilliance and not through the pavilion and bottom. Many diamond shapes have
less facets than the brilliant round diamond but yet are as beautiful as the
round diamond such as emerald and princess cut diamond.
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Posted on September 1st, 2009 — in Jewels + Jewelry, Shopping Mall
Timex Corporation is a great and established manufacturer of wristwatches and was founded in 1854 as “Watebury Clock”, located in the Naugatuck Valley (Connecticut, USA). During the nineteenth century the Valley was best-known for its various resident watch manufacturers and accordingly for a long time best-known as the “Switzerland of America”. Nowadays the Timex Group B.V. is owned by the Fred Olsen & Co Group and a great part of Timex Group USA, Incorporated.
Creating the first Mickey Mouse wristwatch in history
In 1880 Waterbury got its first big success when they produced an economically priced mechanical pocket wrist watch. Wristwatches got popular in North America in the early years of the 20th century and Waterbury also followed this trend. In 1933, they manufactured a special product: Licensed by Walt Disney himself, Waterbury produced the first Mickey Mouse watch in history. The comic star’s hands pointed at the time.
Promotional slogan "it keeps on ticking"
It was 1950 when the name of the company changed. The watches have been sold since this date under the new name “Timex”. A specific characteristic trait of Timex were their so called “torture tests”. Wrist watches were encountered in extreme situations to prove their promotional slogan “it keeps on ticking”.
In the following three decades, Timex tried to extend their portfolio step by step. In the 1980s, for example, Timex joined the home computer market and developed computers like the famous “Timex Sinclair 100”. After this short experience, the company decided that they can’t compete with their contestants in this market yet and withdrew.
However, during the 1970s and 1980s Timex became a great and best-known brand in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. Moreover, Timex is also worldwide known for their high quality wristwatches. Additional to its normal wristwatches, the Group manufactures a series of “PDA type watches” called “Timex Datalink” as well. In addition to that, Timex produces GPS active watches and related high tech equipment.
Headquarters in Europe, North America and Asia
These days, Timex has about 5.500 employees on amazing four continents. The Timex Group USA has sold almost one billion of its watches worldwide. Since its foundation the products of the Timex Group are constructed primarily in Asia and Switzerland. The technology of its watches is developed in Germany and in the United States. Timex has headquarters in several countries in Europe, North America and Asia. Wrist Watches for men
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Posted on July 11th, 2009 — in Jewels + Jewelry, Shopping Mall
“Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.” is a famous Japanese manufacturer of clockworks and wrist watches based in Tokyo (Japan). Citizen has been mainly chartered as Shokosha Watch Research Institute in the year 1918. The company was established in 1924 when the first product, a small pocket watch called Citizen, was placed on the market. In 1930 the firm assumed the name Citizen Watch Company, too. The founders once have been selected the name Citizen because they attempted to find a direct way to the peoples heart. This is still nowadays the idea behind wrist watches constructed by Citizen.
First watch with Eco-Drive - Models reaching from dress to athletics
For Example the debut Japanese wrist watch including a wake-up-function was launched by Citizen in 1958. In the 1970ties Citizen originated the first quartz wrist watches with LCD display and after that also the slightest LCD watch ever. In the early 1990ties Citizen started the premier series production of watchcases consisting of titanium. In addition to that, they designed the leadoff voice recognition watch which was another big milestone in their history. More than that that the company was an outrider in evolving dive watches for professional use. A highlight was the embedded bathometer - no one else was able to offer a similar special function. Additional, Citizen is best-known for its Eco-Drive collection of light powered watches. Fuelled simply by light, it doesn’t require any batteries. Designs reaching from dress to athletics (e.g. professional dive watches), Citizen has a collection for everybody and every occasion.
You can buy Citizen wristwatches here.
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Posted on March 4th, 2009 — in Jewels + Jewelry
Glow necklaces are considered to be an important jewel in one’s collection. They are meant for all parties. Cheap glow necklaces are much in demand due to their affordable price range and varied collections. The fact that you can buy most of these necklaces for a price under one dollar really fascinates people. The different varieties available and their durability influence people to get glow necklaces. Wholesale merchants purchase these necklaces in bulk quantities and make them available at economical rates. The wholesale collection includes cheaper and higher range of glow necklaces.
The cheap glow necklaces are very attractive and would certainly make one noticeable in a crowd. These necklaces are most often seen at parties. They glow in the darker environment with multiple colors in them. Most of the people and especially children are very fond of using cheap glow necklaces for their use. One can easily use and own these cheap glow necklaces at an affordable price range.
Cheap glow necklaces are designed in various forms to which one is easily attracted. They are designed with different types of gems, pearls, and many more ornamental combinations. This kind of designing makes an attractive combination with exquisite finishing work. Glow necklaces of the top shelf type usually cost more than that of the cheap glow necklaces.
Cheap glow necklaces are the ones which everyone can easily afford and use with a smile. They are excellent in quality, which allows the design to last long for some reasonable period of time. Cheap glow necklaces glow for many hours.
Cheap glow necklaces are available in various forms such as flashing star necklaces, glow pendant necklaces, individual wrapped single and tri-color necklaces, 50 pack of tri color and single color necklaces are some of the major varieties of the cheap glow necklaces. The price range of the glow necklaces varies depending on the workmanship and the composition mixture. Cheap glow necklaces are available in various color combinations with a price range varying from under $1 to $10.
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Posted on January 14th, 2009 — in Jewels + Jewelry
With most gemstones set in jewelry whether it be a ring, pendant, earrings or other you have a choice as to how the stone will be set in the piece. There are several ways to hold a stone in place but the two most commonly used are claw set, called prong set in the USA, and bezel set. Claw set is where usually three or more pieces of metal stick out from the piece and bend over the stone slightly and hold it in place. Bezel set is where the metal goes all the way around the stone.
Let’s look at bezel settings first and get an understanding of why they are used. Bezel setting can be used for any type of stone but it suits some more than others.
Firstly, there are two type of cutting of a stone which is important to understand: facet cutting, where you see all those different angles on the stone such as in a diamond and the other is cabochon cutting, where the stone is a shiny looking dome. You see cabochons, which is a mediaeval French word for hat, in nearly all opal jewellery. Cabochons were used in jewellery before faceting was thought of. So some of the antique gems in English crowns from earlier kings and queens have rubies, emeralds and other gemstones cut into cabochons where today they would be facet cut.
Opals are soft stones and I like to use bezel setting for opals because that metal surrounding the gem gives a soft stone a little more protection from knocks and bumps. Also the metal enhances the piece whereas I personally do not feel that claws have any attraction or beauty of their own. The same applies for other harder stones but that added protection may not be necessary. Bezels never get torn off the piece like claws do and they never actually push into the stone in a bad knock and chip the stone but claws do. That’s why I prefer them. Bezel setting costs a little more as there is more labour involved and there is more metal in the piece but overall it is worth it.
Now let’s look a claw or prong settings. The greatest asset of claw setting is that there is very little metal holding the stone in place so you can see much more of the actual stone. A diamond and any faceted stone requires light to pass through the stone in order for the beauty of it to materialize. The light reflects and refracts from different parts of the stone and bounces back to your eye and that is how you as the viewer see the glory of it. So the more light that can get in and out of that stone the better. That is why you will see small holes underneath the gemstones in your ring or other piece of jewellery.
The purpose of claws is simply to hold the stone in the piece so only enough claws are used so that the stone is held firmly in place. There are many shapes and types of cuts of stones. You may have heard about marquise, emerald, brilliant, square and now cabochon cuts. Each one may use a different looking and different shaped claw. Some cuts have points on the end of the gemstone so a claw which wraps around the point might be used, or two claws might be used with one on each side of the point.
The disadvantages of claw setting is that only a very small piece of metal is in contact with the gemstone and this can get easily damaged. Some claws get torn completely off the piece in an accidental bump. Sitting in front of me as I write are three rings customers have left for repairs. They have stones missing, and valuable rubies and sapphires at that, and the claws are completely missing or bent out of shape and I would bet that the owners do not even realize that the claws are missing and that is why she has lost the stones.
As a ring gets older it wears and the claws get brushed against desks, tables, chairs, cars and everything else. Over time the claws wear so thin that they can simply break off. So they need to be re-tipped or replaced.
Both claw and bezel setting have their place and one or the other will be the better method for setting a stone depending on the type of stone, the type of setting and the wish of the wearer. But get a jeweller to check you rings every year and let him polish them professionally. At some stage, he might inform you that your diamond or emerald is loose and needs tightening or the claw needs attention. Let him do it as it will be cheaper than replacing the stone if it falls out. Think of your jewellery as needing professional servicing from time to time just like your car does.
Author: Gary Hocking is an Australian manufacturing jeweller and he has his own website: http://www.jewelleryexpress.com.au Please feel free to copy and use this article as long as you keep the bio and attached live link to his website.
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Posted on December 26th, 2008 — in Jewels + Jewelry
The promise ring is not an unknown piece of jewel these days. However, not many people know the exact meaning of a promise ring. Promise rings are generally given for any promise or commitments made, not necessarily leading to matrimonial commitments.
Promise rings don’t always mean promises made for engagements of weddings, a point that should be clarified upon the presentation of the promise ring to avoid any misunderstandings by either person. This may alter the whole meaning of a promise ring.
Promise rings are presented on several occasions. The most common is the pre-engagement promise ring that is given when two individuals have decided to become engaged and to marry in the future. In the course of time, this ring is replaced by the engagement and then the marriage ring.
Another form of the promise ring is the purity promise ring, exchanged between a man and woman. Here, the promise lies in the fact that the two people choose to remain chaste and abstain from something. Usually, a parent gives a purity promise ring to a child who promises to remain sexually pure until marriage.
Then, there are the promise rings that are given to symbolize abstinence from bad virtues like drinking and smoking. Of course, two friends also exchange promise rings to prove that the relationship between them doesn’t relate to any romantic affair. Religious promise rings also deserve a mention in the world of promise rings. These rings are usually worn by a group of followers of a particular saint or religion. The meaning of this ring lies in a commitment to follow the teachings and beliefs of the religion in daily life. Promise rings need not be worn only by ladies; men can wear promise rings, too. It is recommended, however to get more sturdy and durable rings for the man.
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Posted on December 25th, 2008 — in Jewels + Jewelry
Some people have specific color preferences while some people also like only specific stones, and are energized by being around them. Gemstone earrings exist so that people may be able to select their jewelry based on their own preferences, and customize their accessories according to their desires.
Experts in psychic phenomena believe that each gemstone stands for something. Certain stones perform certain functions, or encourage a specific aspect of one’s personality. For example, wearing garnet is said to help ease the pain of a bad breakup, or cause jealousy between lovers. Amethyst is said to protect its wearer against the ill effects of alcohol, slow down intoxication and prevent hangovers. Turquoise is said to give emotional strength. Jade has always had enormous importance in Asian civilization; it is said to have the mystical power to protect its wearer against nightmares and other psychic attacks.
Diamond — currently the hardest mineral known to man — is said to stand for strength and purity, which is why it is in demand in gemstone earrings among both men and women. Emeralds are said to stand for harmony, strength of heart, and luck with love. Emeralds themselves are rare, and the extremely rare red emerald is said to be even more valuable than diamonds. Sapphires stand for wisdom, calm and faith. Finally, rubies stand for passion, excitement, loyalty and sexual pleasure.
Gemstone earrings may also stand for birth months, as some precious and semi-precious stones are also birthstones. The different birthstones per month are listed thus:
* January - Garnet
* February - Amethyst
* March - Aquamarine or Bloodstone
* April - Diamond
* May - Emerald
* June - Pearl, Moonstone or Alexandrite
* July - Ruby
* August - Peridot or Sardonyx
* September - Sapphire
* October - Opal or Tourmaline
* November - Topaz
* December - Turquoise, Zircon or Blue Topaz
Different gemstone earrings may lend strength to different aspects of an individual’s personality. Whether or not a person believes in the mythical and supernatural characteristics and powers associated with these stones, wearing gemstone earrings nevertheless may feel like the wearer has on a tangible part of his or her personality that looks good, as well.
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