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What is Crystal Jewelry?

December 22, 2009 By OldRomantic Leave a Comment

From http://diamond-solitaire-engagement-rings.com. People have been buying and investing on Jewelry since the dawn of civilization. Some cultures see it as adornments that enhance the overall appeal of the person. Some have considered it as symbols of their status in society while some consider it amulets that protect them from harm and disease.

Over the years the design and function of jewelries have evolved from its simplest metal forms to Crystal Jewelry and even to synthetic jewelries of the modern times, different ages’, different uses and meaning but one thing remains true. Throughout the ages jewelries have formed a bond with human civilization as part of their culture and tradition and no matter what the meaning or the use, it will remain part of our societies for the eons to come.

The history of Jewellery dates back to the time of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt. But it could have been older than that. Some experts theorize that when man form the very first communal settlement, adornments may have been part of their culture thus making Jewelry far older than anyone can imagine. As for the time of the Egyptians, part of their culture was to adorn their loved ones with gold and other jewelries made by hand.

It is even true that they brought their Jewelry with them to the death as some archaeologists have unearthed chambers in the pyramids that were filled with the riches of the departed. Some say that these adornments were cursed with black magic and whomsoever touched them were cursed to their last days.

Cursed or not one thing remains true for these people; part of their rich heritage was dedicated in the improvement and development of the jewelries that they bestowed upon their kin. These improvements were very much seen in the crafting of the embellishments and the designs of their jewelries.

The development of jewelries did not stop; instead it was carried on through out the ages. During the time of the empires and the kingdoms, Jewelry making were considered a one of the noblest professions, it was a very important task that only duly deputized jewelers of the royalty were allowed to craft jewels and only nobility were given the privilege to try it out.

In modern times Jewelry making is still a very lucrative profession and only a handful of individuals have made their mark in the Jewellery business. Part of the human need to seek out different things and better ideas is improving what is already there. One of the most notable improvements that man has promulgated is making use of natural Real Crystalline rocks and synthetic Genuine Crystals as Jewellery pieces or adornments in Jewelry sets.

Nowadays, it is not uncommon to see Crystalline rocks and synthetic Genuine Crystal Jewelry sold in almost every corner of the world. Some companies have even specialized in selling and crafting Crystal Jewellery. The Swarovski Real Crystal Jewelry pieces are one of the most top selling Genuine Crystal Jewellery in the market. The company has set new boundaries in crafting and designing raw Real Crystals in to the eye candy that is Crystal Jewelry.

But they are not the only ones that have made their mark in the Genuine Crystal Jewellery business, some Asian countries, one particularly being China boasts about the fine natural Genuine Crystal Jewellery that they produce. Regardless though of where it is from Crystal Jewelry has broken grounds in the mainstream accessory business.

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Choosing an Engagement Ring Setting

January 27, 2009 By OldRomantic Leave a Comment

One of the most difficult steps that will be involved in choosing an engagement ring will be deciding on the engagement ring setting that you should go with. There are quite a few different engagement ring setting options that you have to choose from, and with a bit of thought and serious consideration, you will be able to choose just the right one for the special lady in your life.

Different Types
Obviously if you need to decide on an engagement ring setting, the first thing you will need to do is make yourself aware of the different options that you have here. There is the prong engagement ring setting for one, which is by far the most popular choice and for a couple of reasons.

This is also often called the claw setting, and one of the most major reasons it is so popular is because it holds the diamond or other gem in, and so you will not have to worry about it falling out and getting lost as much as you do with other ring settings.

However there are also certain drawbacks to the prong setting choice, such as the fact that the girdle area of the gemstone is not covered, and so as a result the prongs offer less protection for the diamond than other settings, and also the prongs have a tendency to snag on clothing and other items that they touch.

Another engagement ring setting choice that is quite popular is the antique engagement ring setting. This is a much more traditional setting, one that goes best with the also traditional round diamond cut.

Or perhaps you would prefer the bezel setting for your engagement ring, and this involves a metal rim that encircles the sides of the stone and extends slightly above it. A bezel setting holds a diamond very securely, and there are very few cases where the diamond or other gemstone has been able to slip out.

This ring setting would be an ideal choice for people who are very active and on the go, because there is less chance of the gemstone falling out.

Make sure that you put a great deal of thought into the decision of which ring setting to choose. This is an engagement ring which your girlfriend will be wearing for the rest of her life, and so you want to choose a ring setting that is going to suit her lifestyle and also of course please her.

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Different Diamond Cutting Styles

January 27, 2009 By OldRomantic Leave a Comment

Our love of diamonds and admiration of their fire and brilliance has given rise to many different cuts of diamonds. While we still see many of the earliest styles of diamond cuts – such as the round and emerald-cut, there are many more cuts today, some of them patented by their designers and costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The most popular cut for a diamond ring today is still the round, brilliant cut. It was developed in the 17th century in Venice. It is still preferred when the raw crystal is in an octahedron formation. Even though as much as 50% of the stone is cut away in the process, often two stones can be carved from an octahedron. More unusually-shaped stones are used for fancy cuts, such as a marquise, pear or heart-shaped diamond. The earliest brilliants had 17 facets on the top of the stone and were called double-cut. This was soon improved with stones cut with 33 facets and were called triple-cut brilliants.

In the 19th century, with the development of better gem-cutting tools, more innovations in diamond cutting styles were developed. In 1919, Marcel Tolkowsky combined the art of cutting with the science of light and refraction and published his book, Diamond Design. These relatively recent geometric calculations were the forerunner of much of diamond cutting work today and led to other, more precise mathematical models engineered to enhance the fire and brilliance of diamonds.

There are now cuts such as the princess cut, trillions, ovals, pear and heart-shaped. Some innovative cutters have even fashioned star or butterfly-shaped diamonds! One patented cut, the Ashoka diamond, is an oblong cut with rounded, brilliant ends, and requires a stone 3 carats or larger. It’s an exceptionally beautiful (and pricey!) diamond shape. Tiffany & Co. has also patented a diamond cut known as the Lucida cut. It’s the lucky bride to be whose fiancé gives her one of these highly coveted stones!

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Gem Cutting Changed Over The Years

January 17, 2009 By OldRomantic 2 Comments

Gem cutting – How it has changed over the years (50% of the original rough diamond is lost during the cutting of a round brilliant gem)

How does a mass of mineral or crystal become a dazzling diamond, ruby or sapphire? It’s an amazing process called gem cutting or lapidary and makes all the difference in the final value of the stone. It was developed first in Venice in the early 1300’s and was seen in Paris and Bruges in the mid-1400s.Good cutting is a precise art that catches the light just so, and captures the beauty of the gem. Poor cutting destroys it.

Most gems start out actually being sawed with a special lapidary saw into a rough shape, such as square, round, pear or marquise. It’s then ground with a diamond-infused wheel to further refine the shape. The gem cutter uses a series of finer and finer abrasives to get closer to the clear heart of the gem. Cabochon gems are polished to a smooth overall surface, sometimes held by hand, but more often fixed or “dopped” with wax or adhesive to a dowel to hold it while the lapidarist polishes the stone.

Transparent stones are most often faceted, a process where flat planes of the stone are cut and polished over the surface in a precise, symmetrical pattern. It’s critical that the planes match up perfectly, or the beauty of how the light is captured by the facets will be lost.
If a stone is cut to flat or not polished, the brilliance of the gem will also be lost. When a stone is properly faceted, it captures the light so it bounces around inside the stone, giving it the sparkle we love and that helps determine the value of the gem. If the stone is cut too flat, or the facets don’t meet precisely, the light doesn’t bounce off the angles in the facets to maximum effect.

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Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring – What You Need To Know Before You Buy

December 1, 2008 By OldRomantic 3 Comments

If you are planning to go out and buy a diamond engagement ring, you really should do your research first and learn the different information, tips and tricks that will help you buy the best diamond. This way you will feel more comfortable when you head to the jeweler’s.

One of the most important days in your life will be the day that you offer an engagement ring to the woman you love and ask her to be your wife, so of course you want to make sure that you take the time to find just the right diamond engagement ring.

The Four C’s

When you are buying a diamond engagement ring, you need to be aware of the “Four C’s”, which are: cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.

Cut

Let’s start with the cut of the diamond. This is one of the most important aspects of all, and refers to the way the diamond has been cut. When cut properly, a diamond will allow light to shine through it and be more brilliant. This is because if the angles are correct, the light that enters will be dispersed properly back through the diamond’s top facets.

Clarity

You also have to think about the clarity of the diamond. The clarity of a diamond is determined by the amount and location of flaws in the diamond, when viewed under proper magnification. When you are looking at a diamond in an engagement ring, you need to ask the jeweler what rating of clarity it has.

Color

The color of the diamond is another important aspect here. Diamonds are available in almost every color of the rainbow, so you can get a pink or blue diamond engagement ring, whatever color you know that she is going to love. If you would rather select something more traditional, you should stick to a white diamond engagement ring, which is by far the most popular choice.

Carat Weight

Finally there is carat weight that you will need to be concerned with, and this is what basically determines the value of the diamond. This is the weight of a diamond when measured in carats, and as the carat weight increases, so does the worth of the diamond.

These tips will be extremely helpful when you go to buy a diamond engagement ring, making sure that you choose the most perfect ring, one that will show her just how much you care about her and which will suit her personality…and your budget.