Gimme red!!! If fashion and glamour run in your veins more than blood, red is your color and ruby is your stone. Checkout how ruby makes pretty prettier…
Scarlett Johansson’s ruby cocktail ring! ![clip_image002[5]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKlBZoS4raTJVC5Y5msR8LbDVEoR2INawBxCUB8A3DiEYx5GIPtQj7t_4E-G7BX2Jm-PkMAnERWc3J7nOwP6KExMeO0nMFOikEbB58gxnRRAtthpDHhudXK2vj2sX5ZkRE6YjzeRe9iPT3/)
Heidi Klum’s ruby bracelet and ruby ring – stunning!
Scared of rings?? Don’t really blame you. The way women are obsessed with this jewelry article, you really can’t handle the whole emotional thing (especially if you don’t intend to!). But still, she’s a woman and its jewelry, so you just can’t get away from the vicious circle (is there a circle?? Who cares? It’s vicious any ways!).
See the whole point is, if you love her and are about to buy her a gift, buy jewelry. And even if you do not intend to buy her something, still buy her some jewelry and she’ll be flattered. If you are bad at jewelry take this suggestion as a word from the Bible – express your love with a romantic pendant and see magic in her eyes. You can choose from a heart shaped pendant, Snowman Pendant or journey pendant. You can also get creative and have a pendant customized for her with her birthstone in the center. It’s actually very easy. There are websites like Angara.com that allow you to design your own jewelry in easy steps at very reasonable costs. You have no idea what this would mean to her. Bravo! You’ve won her dude.
Love Sam’s pearly girly look. Some creative accessorizing there. And yes, here’s a cocktail ring too.
Are those pearls Javine’s wearing for earrings? Well I took this one for the jeans and bracelets look. Chic and very contemporary!
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Don’t blame it me, blame it on nature. Your eyes see what you want to see. Here are some pictures from OK! mag’s Christmas bash. For all you fashion freaks there, you’ll notice the dresses, the hair, and the make-up, but being obsessed by jewelry I can’t help but notice jewelry. It’s a treat for your eyes any ways. Enjoy!
I love the way the large hoops add a casual elegance to Nikki Grahame’s outfit.
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Although large hoops seem to be doing the rounds, I can’t help but notice Ruth Lorenzo’s cocktail ring.
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You've been going crazy shopping for last minute gifts. The fatigue seems to be catching up and at some of those trying and tiring times, the entire exercise seems like a thankless job. Don't reprimand yourself at these thoughts instead cheer up for now there's reason to celebrate. Even shopping for gifts will seem worthwhile now with a special offer from Angara. For any jewelry shopping that you do at Angara, you can win a lovely Amethyst necklace absolutely free. The best part being there is nothing as a minimum shopping amount that you need to spend in order to win this lovely Christmas present for yourself. Shrug your fatigue and avail of this wonderful offer right away, as it will remain valid only for the next 48 hours.
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It’s a proven fact. The best and sure way of winning a lady’s heart is with flowers. Unless of course if you intend to sweep her off her feet with some pretty jewelry. How about combining the two? Imagine how delighted she would be to receive flowers in the form of jewelry. Take a look at this brilliant tanzanite flower ring and you’ll know what exactly I mean. Gorgeous and in full bloom the vibrant violet-blue tanzanite flower ring is sure to steal her heart away. The white gold setting adds luster to this lovely piece of jewelry. If flowers came in such a wonderful form who would not be enthralled by them?
Names are the biggest giveaways. They give you a direct hint of their place of origin among other things. The biggest example of this is the rarest of the rare gemstone, Tanzanite. No prizes for guessing right that these magnificent gemstones come from the heart of Tanzania.
In fact Tanzania remains till date the largest and only source of Tanzanites, for these mystical deep blue stone with a hint of purple are found nowhere else in the world. The gemstone of the 20th Century, Tanzanite was discovered in 1967 in Tanzania in East Africa. A stunning new entrant in the world of gemstones Tanzanite truly is Tanzania’s gift to the world.
How to choose a blue diamond?
One of the most beautiful things in nature, fancy colored diamonds are the true symbol of nature’s bounty.
Yellow, red, pink, purple, blue or green is not what you expect when you talk of diamonds. Anyone who knows the popular 4 Cs will tell you, lesser the color, better the diamond. But in case of natural colored diamonds this is not true. Vivid colors add to the extraordinary beauty of a diamond.
Fancy color diamonds attain high values because of their extreme rarity and captivating beauty. Going by statistics, only 1 out every 10,000 natural diamonds is a fancy colored diamond.
Diamonds of almost all colors can be found in nature ranging from pink to black, spanning all the colors of the rainbow including blue, red, yellow, green, gray and brown. Then these occur in infinite shades and hues. Some colors are more popular than others, and in particular the colors whose names evoke a strong image - red, pink, blue, green, orange. In this case, the price depends not only on the rarity of the color, but also on the demand for it: the greater the demand, the higher the price. For instance, beautiful gray diamonds are rarer than many other colors, but cost a lot less as the demand for them is much weaker.
Blue diamonds are the ultimate symbol of beauty and luxury. One of the most priced diamonds in the world, The Hope diamond, is a sapphire colored blue diamond. Given below are some tips on buying blue diamond.
Color - While buying blue diamonds keep in mind that the breathtaking blue color in diamonds looks equally beautiful in pale blue color as in fancy deep blue color. Although the fancy deep blue color will cost you more we suggest you buy the color that appeals to you. In case of colored stones cost is not always the direct determinant of quality and value of the stone. As if you like the pale blue color enjoy the extra savings with the lovely color.
Carat - After color, carat has the most impact on price for fancy color diamonds. While mining it is very rare to find a large crystal from which a big stone can be extracted. This makes large diamonds much more priced. In case of fancy colored diamonds it becomes even more difficult to find an inventory of calibrated sizes.
Clarity – in case of natural color diamonds clarity is a lesser concern. In most cases diamond color tends to mask the inclusions.
Cut - Fancy color diamonds follow the cut principle of colored gemstones in contrast to colorless diamonds that are cut to maximize sparkle or brilliance. While fancy color diamonds still exhibit brilliance, bringing out the beautiful color is the most important characteristic considered when they are being cut.
While taking the wedding vows, a man and wife promise to stand together and give unflinching support to each other in the journey of life. A true example of this is the new US President elect Barrack Obama and his wife Michelle. The lady has been a pillar of strength to her husband, helping him campaign and win the most coveted position in the world, that of the US President. What can be more rewarding for her, apart from her position as First Lady, than a token of her husband’s love and appreciation?
Take a look at this exceptionally exquisite ring that the President elect has chosen to give his better half. Made of Rhodium, the most expensive and rare of all metals, the ring stands out for its extraordinary make and design. The lavish display of diamonds adds yet another sparkling luxurious look to this breathtaking ring. What better way to show your appreciation, especially to the woman you love and share your life with. Mr Obama sure has his way of doing things in style.
Graff Blue Diamond Ring – over $2 million, 2.4 carat blue diamond with taper baguettes in platinum
William Goldberg - $2 million – 45 carats of natural colored diamonds micro set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Leviev Pink and White Diamond Necklace - $2 million, 98 carats of pink and white diamonds
Though the jewels mentioned are as per Forbe’s list for 2006, but the beauty, design, sparkle, luxury and allure associated to the jewels is timeless. Go on it’s a feast for your eyes…
Harry Winston Diamond Drop Earrings - $8.5 million, 60 carats of pure sparkle in platinum prongs.
Chopad Diamond and Emerald Necklace – over $3 million, 191 carats of Columbian emerald with 16 carats of rose-cut drop shaped diamonds.
A phone that costs more than a BMW 3-series convertible, or a Jaguar S-Type. This Motorola covered in 1200 diamonds and featuring a keyboard soaked in 18-carat gold, is priced at 28, 000 pound sterling.
With 642 rubies woven in platinum thread, these are world’s costliest shoes worth $1 million. Rubies, diamonds, platinum… those are just shoes for God’s sake.
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Winters can be great – cozy, romantic and very fashionable. Think elegance and coordinate your jewelry with the rest of ensemble to get the hot fashion look this season. Find out what’s hot and what’s not.
What’s hot
Hoops
A classic style but very much a fashion statement this season. Thin, wide, gold, silver, rhinestone, gemstone or double hoops.
Statement Necklaces
The hot look of the season. Large necklaces, oversized pendants in bold and lively colors. Flaunt ‘em on your pullover. Pair them with dainty earrings or simple studs or just wear them alone.
Rudiclusly oversized, bold and beautiful. This season it’s about being glamorous. Play with colors, choose gemstones in a spectrum of colors.
Sensual Studs
They’re everywhere from Glamour Magazine to Hollywood’s after parties. Studs look good with all styles and fashions.
Bracelets
The trend continues from last year. Bracelets are in. Stack them, wear lots of them for a fashionable look.
What’s not
Chandeliers. Keep your fancy chandeliers for the next season. They are likely to be back.
Talking of the rich and famous and their lifestyles there are always are surprises. I mean there always will be something to remind you that you can never be rich enough. I came across these astounding ways of luxury and am surprised… that’s all that I can be! No think I can also be … jealous???
Come toast with the world’s costliest cocktail. For a whooping 15,000 pounds you get a diamond and pink tourmaline ring in your drink instead of olive. Well, drink to that!
Do you know what’s the hottest in fashion these days – freedom! The beauty is that you can think of the wackiest, wildest of the things, do them and be respected for your freedom of expression. This one’s a great example. My friend Stella had an allergic reaction to some metals. This allergy has resulted in a phobia for jewelry. Even if it is hypo allergic, Stel is dead scared of jewelry. So on her wedding Stel chose to be different and creative. Stel wore wedding tattoos to adorn her on her bridal day. Those were fancy temporary tattoos but believe me they looked cooler than diamonds. As if this was not enough, Stel and her hubby exchanged their wows and got tattoo wedding rings done! And you know what Ton, Stella’s husband, said while exchanging their tattoo rings, “only till death do us apart!”, and literally meant it.
The hottest fashion trend this season – freedom. Challenge all that your grand mom told you, become a fashion rebel or raid her wardrobe and steal the vintage look, all is good. For a trendy look of the season simply listen to your heart and paint your imagination. Creative and innovative styles are in… read on to help you get started.
Color it! : Raw beauty! Choose it wild or choose it chic, Mother Nature's precious gift, colored gemstones add to the kaleidoscope of color this season. Cocktail rings, ridiculously oversized pendants or flashy earrings…
Paint the town red: From ornate, tribal inspired necklaces to vibrant bangles reminiscent of colorful cultures, painted pieces prevail this season. Live it in color.
Abstract art: Get innovative! Combine craft with industrial innovation and create interesting metal work. Unique pieces make you the center of attraction.
Big is in: The perfect accents to pop against a little black dress, these brilliant baubles can be considered quite chic. The secret - keep it simple — let your jewelry do the talking, and wear your jumbo gems with a dark or neutral hue.
Modern vintage: Art Deco designs were way ahead of their time, and these pieces of art from the past are having a modern moment. Creative, geometric and crisp look can truly take you from day to evening.
Women without jewelry... the expression is like night without stars, garden without flowers… wow that was poetic! No, but seriously why is jewelry so synonymous with women or why is essential for her existence?
My curiosity got the better of me and like a research student I started my expedition to find the eternal truth. After talking to a hundred women and exploring the Internet these are the findings of my research - eternal answer to the eternal question.
For woman jewelry is more than just fashion. Most of the times jewelry is a story – your grand dad got this necklace for me on out honeymoon, my parents presented me this pendant when I graduated from collage, my first earrings, my husband’s surprise, and the tale goes on.
Invariably jewelry is an expression of self for women. So there are designs that are bold, simple, sophisticated, dainty, pretty, elaborate, funky, fun, classy, flashy, subtle, elegant, girly, orthodox, classic, stylish and every kind that you can possibly imagine a woman can be.
And one of the most important reasons why women love jewelry – jewelry makes women feel beautiful… from inside. So with so compelling reasons can you still imagine a woman without jewelry? Not fair dude!
Heart = Love, all the way
A symbol of romance and sentimentality, the heart-shaped diamond is considered a novelty for engagement rings. This shape is difficult to execute and requires exceptional skills of a cutter to shape it.
Celebrities with heart diamonds
Queen of romance and all things sentimental, Joan Collins proudly wears a heart-shaped diamond in a 19th-centurty setting of her fourth finger from her latest hubby, Percy Gibson.
Radiant = Glamorous
Uncommon and unique, the radiant combines elegant glamour of the emerald shape with the brilliance of the round, resulting in a rare sparkly square with trimmed corners.
Celebrities with radiant diamonds
Jennifer Lopez’s much talked about pink diamond engagement ring was a six carat radiant cut from beau Ben Affleck.
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Pear = Different
Combining the best of the marquise and the oval, this lovely hybrid resembles a twinkling teardrop, but a tear of joy here. Usually preferred for pendants and earrings, the pear shape is also a unique and excellent choice for engagement rings.
Celebrities with pear diamonds
Before their much talked about break-up, Liza Minnelli sported a pear-shaped three-and-a-half-carat diamond from David Gest.
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Oval = Interesting
Like round diamonds, oval diamonds have a remarkable brilliance. Even and symmetrical, this shape is popular as a solitaire with accents. The elongated shape gives the illusion of length to the hand, resulting in slender-looking fingers.
Celebrities with oval diamonds
Drummer Keri Lewis also wowed his love Toni Braxton with an oval ode to love -- the four-and-a-half-carat ring features an oval center stone, with heart-shaped accents on each side.
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Marquise = Dramatic
I love the history associated to this shape. Legend has it that this cut was invented when the King of France Louis XIV, ordered a diamond to be shaped resembling the smile of Marquise de Pompadour, his mistress. The uniquely tapered shape, essentially an oval with rounded sides and pointed edges, actually resembles the shape of lips. The clever cut can make the diamond look larger than it really is and can make fingers look leaner and more slender.
Celebrities with marquise diamonds
Catherine Zeta-Jones proudly sports Michael Douglas' symbol of love, a massive 10-carat marquise diamond. Posh socializer Victoria Beckham flaunts a three-carat marquise, accented with a trillion on each side, from soccer star David Beckham.
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Cushion = Romantic
as the name suggests the shape resembles the shape of a cushion. It has a brilliant cut which means more facets that eventually mean more sparkle. One of the most popular diamond shapes about a century ago, cushion cuts are reminiscent of an era of romance and elegance.
Celebrities with cushion diamonds
Famous fingers romancing this stone include sweetheart Ashley Judd, whose racer-car-driving heartthrob, Dario Franchitti, presented her with an antique cushion-cut diamond. Chris Henchey presented the ever charming Brooke Shields with a symbol of undying his love, a cushion cut diamond.
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Asscher = Vintage
the Asscher is almost similar to emerald cut but in a square shape. This cut has a vintage charm with asschers being very popular during the Art Deco period. The asscher cut diamond has an extraordinary debt that gives the diamond an exceptional beauty.
Celebrities with asscher diamonds
Reese Witherspoon was presented a huge four-and-a-half-carat Asscher-cut diamond set in a 1920s art deco style by her former hubby Ryan Phillippe. Rocker Chris Robinson wowed Kate Hudson with a five-carat Asscher-cut diamond in an art deco mounting.
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Emerald= Classy
If you're the ice queen, this is your diamond. Here ice represents clarity. A rectangular shape with long, lean facets extending down the sides like stairs. Because it has less facets clarity is more prominent and the sparkle is subtle but classy.
Celebrities with emerald diamonds
Though brief, while engaged to Paris Lastis, Paris Hilton sported a massive 24-carat emerald-cut diamond ring. Elizabeth Taylor, wore a nearly 30-carat emerald-cut diamond presented to her by Michael Todd, her third husband. Prince Rainier of Monaco presented the very gorgeous Grace Kelly a 12-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring when he proposed marriage.
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Princess = Fashionable
A relatively modern invention, the princess shape is flirty and fun. It is the second most popular shape, after the round. More facets mean more sparkle, and this one’s a square with a lot of facets like the round brilliant.
Celebrities with princess diamonds
Hollywood hottie Kevin Costner wooed his lady Christine Baumgartner with a 5 carat pricess diamond in an intricate setting.
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This one’s for you Cathy. Lets do it one by one & start with my favorite...
Often referred to as brilliant cut, round shaped diamonds are by far the most popular diamonds for engagement rings. Round diamonds are celebrated for their exceptional brilliance and these diamonds best exhibit fire. The round shape is extremely versatile and timeless, perfectly suits simple and elaborate settings equally. In short, a well-set round diamond will give you the most sparkle for your buck.
Celebrities with rounds
Football Hero Jason Sehorn melodramatically (recall the proposal on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno?) presented Hollywood actress Angie Harmon with a beautiful round solitaire. Barbra Streisand was flattered when she received a one carat round from actor James Brolin. Mary J. Blige fell for a five-carat round diamond, surrounded baguette diamonds in a platinum setting. The much talked about Guy Ritchie popped the question to pop diva Madonna with an Edwardian-style ring having five carats worth of round diamonds.
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Wow its time for a diamond. This post was inspired by Catherine; a friend of mine who is getting engaged this Thanksgiving (lucky girl!). Her boyfriend suggested that she look for a ring that she wanted and they would get engaged with family and friends around on Thanksgiving. He’s already proposed and she’s accepted, just that he wanted the ring ritual to be a little more special. Oh my God, this sure is thoughtful and I am already jealous.
Well, well. Back to what Cathy asked me and why I wrote this. Catherine wanted to know which is the trendiest of diamond shapes.
One of the most popular adornments in the ancient world, a bracelet is a piece of jewelry that is worn around the wrist. The history of bracelets and their association to mysticism is an interesting lore. Different cultures across the world had different mystic associations to bracelets. Indian women wore bracelets in marriage and associated it symbolically to being married; in Rome, the most popular form of the bracelet consisted of coiled rings with snakehead ends, symbolic of the youthful forces of life. As per some jewelry experts and historians the female bracelet evolved from male warrior rings, related not only to the protection of the hand. And from there it further evolved into a major fashion accessory.
Necklaces are ornaments worn around the neck. Necklaces have been a popular choice of body adornments since the ancient civilization. There are traces of events which indicate the presence of necklaces in the period as early as to when the Israelis evacuated Egypt. Another example which proves the early origin of the necklaces is the painting of Thebes, which intends that people of that era both men and women wore necklaces either for cultural or religious purposes.
The necklaces worn around the neck are usually formed from a metal chain and are attached to pendants or lockets. Necklaces can be made from a variety of metals like stainless steel, silver, white gold and yellow gold. The necklaces are also available in a number of sizes like Choker which is worn high on the neck is 35-40cm long, Princess Necklace which is little longer than the choker is 45-50cm long, Matinee Necklace is 55-60cm long, it sits at the top of the cleavage, Opera Necklace is70-90cm long, Rope necklace is slightly longer than the Opera Necklace, Dog Collar necklace consist of multiple strands of pearls, Bib Necklace is multiple strands of stepped pearls, Graduated necklace is the one which has larger pearls in the middle but the size gradually reduces as you move towards the clasp and lastly the Uniform Necklace has pearls which are all are of the same size mostly.
If you talk about the fashion trends and fashion jewelry in India, it more or less follows that traditional style but with a few modern changes. The latest fashion trend of jewelry in India is two-tone gold jewelry. The traditional yellow gold jewelry now comes with rhodium or white gold detailing. Another fashion trend combines colored gemstones and diamonds in elaborate traditional designs with a modern twist. And then there are these ageless classic 
I have a diamond necklace from India that is truly breath taking. So fashion has no boundaries… explore!
Wearing jewelry has been as old as civilization or even older. Jewelry and adornments are not the modern age’s virtue but a tradition that has been passed on by cavemen. Earlier jewelry was worn to protect against evil, venom, bad sprits, nature’s wrath etc. our ancestors wore jewelry for a reason and today we wear jewelry for the love of it.
We love to wear jewelry that’s the latest in fashion because it makes us feel good, confident, up-to-date and of course beautiful. Jewelry is a form of human expression. Fashionable jewelry makes you look great. You know you are ready to handle all the attention you are grabbing for your drop dead gorgeous looks because you feel great too. So fashionable jewelry is more than just adornment… it’s a statement of self.
I have some very good news for all you jewelry lovers. The bare and minimalist look in jewelry has undergone a complete flip this season so you can go ahead and don all your favorite pieces. Now’s the time to wear that elaborate and gorgeous necklace you’ve been dying to with your favorite evening dress. Trends this season focus on adding an element of glamour to your wardrobe with the help of jewelry. Fish out that long forgotten pair of danglers and flaunt it with élan. Compliment each outfit with an eye catching piece of jewelry and be rest assured you’ll be the talk of town this season.
These exquisite and alluring gems grow in pearl oysters and are prized for their layers of lustrous, iridescent coating called nacre. Today, over 95% of pearls are "cultured," which means they do not appear naturally but are grown and harvested. A bead is implanted in the mollusk, spurring the growth of nacre. Angara offers four varieties of beautiful pearls:
Freshwater - Cultivated in mollusks in lakes, rivers and ponds, most freshwater pearls come from China. While they look very similar to Akoyas, they are often smaller and less symmetrical - but they can be a very attractive and affordable alternative.
Akoya - These classic pearls come from the Akoya saltwater oyster, which is grown in Japan and China. The best color is white with rose overtones.
Tahitian - Dramatic and unique, these large pearls come in unique shades of black, silver, gray, green, gold and purple. They are a product of the black-lipped oyster in French Polynesia.
White South Sea - Larger than Akoya or freshwater pearls, these exceptional versions come from the white-lipped grown in Southeast Asia and French Polynesia. The best color is white with silver overtones.
Remember:
The more layers of nacre a pearl has, the more luster. Since a larger pearl has more layers, it makes sense that it would typically have more nacre.
The smoother the pearl, the more valuable.The finest pearls have hardly any bumps, pits or wrinkles - although since they come from nature, all pearls will have some surface characteristics.
Round is the classic.Pearls come in a variety of shapes, including teardrop and various assymetrical options. But the classic round shape - like Audrey Hepburn wore in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" - is the most sought-after.
The luster of pearls when coupled with the dazzle of diamonds leads to something truly lovely. Just like this beautiful ring with a large while rose pearl sitting pretty amidst a dazzling row of round bezel set diamonds. Go right ahead and flaunt it with all the whites and pastels in your wardrobe.
The timeless appeal of gold is what makes it so very alluring and sought-after. Sometimes you just want to do away with the dazzling look that diamonds and gemstones lend and prefer donning a more subtle yet stylish look. The matte metal look of gold gives it an air of sophistication and class so much like this stunning bracelet. The intricate floral filigree work will make heads turn and take notice of the excellent craftsmanship.
It holds the promise of heartfelt love. A symbol of commitment, an engagement ring stands for the ultimate culmination of a relationship. What started as a simple band, has with time imbibed a lot of fashion and trends. One thing has remained constant, the importance and significance of an engagement ring. Did you know, in earlier times it was believed that the ring finger has a vein connecting directly to the heart making this finger perfect to sport it. Whether a simple band, a stunning diamond solitaire or a dash of colored gemstone, what matters most is what an engagement ring stands for, the very reason why even after centuries, it continues to remain a woman’s most prized possession.
It hardly matters how much an engagement ring is worth. One needn’t necessarily follow footsteps of celebrities like Michael Douglas who presented a diamond engagement ring worth $2 million to Catherine Zeta-Jones. The true value of a ring lies in the commitment, togetherness and mutual love it stands for.
Pearls are more delicate than other gems. Give them some special attention with these tips:
Apply makeup and hair products before you put on your pearls
▪ Avoid perfume when wearing pearls as the chemicals may cause damage
▪ Avoid wearing your pearls on days, and in situations, which are likely to cause heavy perspiration - these are to include extremely hot and humid weather conditions, saunas, the gym, during athletic activities, etc.
▪ When you take off your pearls, wipe them with a soft cloth to remove any build-up
▪ If your pearls get excessively dirty, professional cleaning is best, otherwise clean pearls with soft cloth slightly dampened with warm water - do not use a brush, which can scratch them - also, lay pearls flat to dry, do not hang them
▪ Excessive light and heat can bleach and crack your pearls, so keep them out of the sun and away from heat sources
▪ Store pearls wrapped on a soft cloth in a safe place, however, pearls will require air circulation and a certain level of humidity - avoid long-term storage in dry and sealed locations such as safe deposit boxes and plastic bags
▪ If you wear a pearl strand regularly, have it restrung once a year
▪ Pearls should never be cleaned with a commercial jewelry polishing cloth or jewelry cleaner as the chemicals contained in these solutions can cause deterioration
▪ As a helpful hint, remember "pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off!"
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