Wednesday, August 11, 2010

White Gold Diamond Shoe Pendant

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Don’t we all simply love all those lovely tiny baby things, right from the clothes, rattles, mittens and booties to every other object? Talking of booties, have you ever thought how wonderful it would look when crafted as a tiny piece of jewelry. Take a look at this lovely shoe pendant, encrusted with shimmering diamonds, perfect to dress up the little darling.

Jewelry gift for your love On A Special Occasion

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How many times have you felt the need for that one perfect piece of jewelry to become an integral part of your jewelry collection. Almost like your jewelry collection coming a full circle. Talking of circles, take a look at this wonderful pendant. A seamless circle of stunning prong set tanzanites get a new lease of life with the dazzle of a single bezel set diamond lighting up with its gentle sway. Talk of being the epicenter of exquisiteness. What can be a better option than this wonderful pendant with the rarest of rare tanzanite teamed with the dazzle of diamond in a continuing circular symmetry.

Jewelry gift for your love On A Special Occasion

Sapphire Diamond RingA special gift to your special someone
carries oodles of love, affection, and feelings. Jewelry is something which is treasured forever and women feel happy to be laden with jewelry. It makes her feel special and it also adds to her list of prized possessions. Be it a wedding anniversary, birthday or valentine’s day, jewelry is the best present for your love.
Anniversary gift for her:
Anniversaries are very special occasions and a beautiful necklace is a gift that will always be cherished. Sapphires, emeralds, and rubies are lovely gems that are admired often for their alluring colors. An eye-catching necklace made in the gemstone of her choice will look make a wonderful gift.

Birthday gifts Jewelry for your Love

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On her birthday win her heart with something that suits her style. Spoil her with a beautiful gemstone pendant or flatter her with a chic pair of diamond or gemstone earrings. Another charming accessory can be dazzling diamonds and gemstone bracelet which will complement anything in her wardrobe.

Shop Easy Shop Online to Find the Right Engagement Ring

One of the cumbersome preparations required for a wedding to be successful is, choosing the most appropriate wedding ring for your lovely lady.
You just cannot risk infuriating her with an in apt wedding ring to adorn her fingers.
Not many possess this skillful knack of picking the best design which could prove a head turner. However, Angara, an online colored gemstone shopping portal, makes it a real fascinating experience.
Thanks to live chat with person on the other end, who is an actual geRound-Ruby-and-Diamond-Three-Stone-Ring-in-14k-White-Gold-(6-mm)_SRW0386RB_Reg copym expert. He/She actually provides genuine and useful advice, guiding through their refine assortment of exquisite colored gemstone jewelry.
That whole procedure ends up into a fruitful procurement of landing on a purchase of a precious yet light-over-the -pocket jewelry item.
Seems like, he glides one through their various catalogues of gemstone jewelry, especially engagement rings.
There are great looking engagement rings in colored gems like multicolored sapphire, crimsonRound-Blue-Sapphire-and-Pave-Diamonds-Antique-Ring-in-14k-White-Gold-(6-hued passionate ruby, lush spring-signifying emerald, violet-to-deep-blue-mystifying tanzanite and divine diamond. Our valued customers themselves tagged these masterpieces as bestsellers.
Errorless refinery crafted into solitaire rings, three stone rings, diamond accented rings, and wedding bands comprise of the collection.
Make your wedding a lifetime mesmerizing occasion in your life, enjoying every moment you look at the gleam wedding ring on her fingers.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Beautiful 10K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Necklace Pendant

 10K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Necklace Pendant

This beautiful necklace in 10K yellow gold features 4.25 carats total weight of pear shaped light blue topaz gemstones and .01 carats total weight of accent diamonds detailed in this amazing pendant.
This exquisite pendant is 29 mm long (approximately 1-1/4 inches), 17 mm wide, 3.2 grams, and comes with an 18" chain.
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Gold Eternity Ring

Diamond eternity rings, or those with cubic zirconia, are best set in white bands because eternity rings, in general, are diamond intensive and the stones will tend to look larger and appear more brilliant when accented by white instead of yellow or rose gold. It is one of the reasons that these rings are most often crafted in silver, platinum, palladium and most commonly white gold.

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The Appeal of the White Gold Illusion

A white gold eternity ring, especially one that has clear gemstones (or white diamonds) around the entire band (known as a full eternity ring), may look as though it is made entirely of diamonds with the white metal setting (be it prong, bezel, channel or pave) blending seamlessly with the stones. This illusion is part of the appeal of an eternity band—an unbroken circle that goes on forever to match the timeless promise it represents.

Yellow Gold and White Gold Eternity Ring Prices

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Gold eternity ring designs that use yellow gold for the band, often have white gold or platinum around the stones as accents. However, whether you select a 14 carat or 18c yellow gold eternity ring, or a 9ct white gold eternity ring, or even a rare style of rose gold eternity ring, the prices will not be that different. Yellow gold, white gold and rose gold tend to be priced almost the same because they all contain only a percentage of pure gold; it is the alloyed metals that give gold different colors. So, it really comes down to your preference because the price will not be affected very much no mater which you choose.

Bring Out the Diamond Brilliance

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If you are trying to match a yellow gold engagement ring with an eternity wedding band, then you may want the band itself to be yellow gold, however, it’s worth considering getting a yellow gold eternity ring band that has white gold around the stones just to bring out the diamonds a little more. Two tone rings serve to give you the gold color to match the other ring while emphasizing the diamonds and getting their maximum brilliance to show through.

Selecting the Quality and Clarity of Your Diamonds

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Gold eternity rings are usually set with genuine diamonds and it is the diamond size and quality that most affects the price, because unlike other rings that may have one stone or two or perhaps three and a few teeny accents, a full eternity ring may have over 40 diamonds, totaling .50 carats or more. That is why genuine diamonds eternity rings are seldom set in silver or plated metals of lesser quality.

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For example an 18ct white gold eternity ring with 0.50CT of H/SI diamonds in a channel setting will cost a little over $900, and the same 18ct yellow gold eternity ring will be the same price. An H color diamond is a long way from the best D quality, and SI is a slightly imperfect diamond, and a long way from an IF (Internally Flawless) diamond or an FL (flawless stone. So, increase the quality of the diamonds just a little to a G/VS and the cost of a similar ring in the same gold setting will more than double.

The moral to all this is that if you’re investing in diamonds, then it only makes sense to set them in gold, white gold or platinum. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t cheap eternity rings in silver or other metals that use white semi precious gemstones or cubic zirconia and cost less than $100, but that’s another class of jewelry and another article.

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Value and Quality in Genuine Diamond Eternity Rings

We’re going to focus on getting value and quality in genuine diamond 9ct gold eternity ring styles and 18ct gold eternity ring designs, suggesting white gold full eternity ring creations that are unique and distinctive, and also bringing you some recommendations on the popular white gold half eternity ring designs from some of the top online jewelers that specialize in diamond rings.

Eternity Ring Variations

You can choose a full eternity ring, which has a continuous line of stones around the band, or a half eternity ring with diamonds or gemstones only on the top – usually three to seven stones.

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Wishbone

There are some variations on these two basic styles, like there is white gold wishbone eternity ring that has a sort of V shape on top, and these can be full or half eternity rings depending on how many stones. Often they only have stones in the V on top, but there are some that have diamonds all around.

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Baguette

There are also baguette eternity ring styles. The word baguette refers to the cut of the diamonds which is rectangular. These rings are very unique and tend to be quite expensive since each diamond must be quite large to be cut in that elongated shape.

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Trilogy or Three Stone Ring

Another gold half eternity ring style that is popular but not strictly an eternity ring in the true sense of the word is a three stone ring or what some call a trilogy ring. They are often set similar to an eternity band, but may have the stones raised slightly in the shank, and the band itself may be narrow and rounded instead of flat and which removes it from the eternity family. However, it’s a ring style that tends to get categorized and displayed near or with eternity rings.

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Matching Engagement Rings with Eternity Bands

If you are looking for a diamond wedding band to match an engagement ring, especially a simple solitaire ring, then eternity wedding ring designs will add some extra sparkle to your wedding set. Since eternity bands seldom come as sets with engagement rings, and I really have no idea why because they go so well, it is necessary to match your metals and bands and diamond quality and color so they appear to go together. The best way to do this is to buy the two rings at the same company, however that is not always possible, so compare the color, clarity and cut of the diamonds in your engagement ring to the ones in the eternity ring you fancy.

As an example, an eternity gold ring that has channel set baguette diamonds will not go well with a round brilliant or princess cut engagement ring. You may want to pear a baguette eternity ring with an emerald cut diamond or something square or rectangular. Likewise an 18 carat gold eternity ring wedding band should be paired with an 18 carat engagement ring of the same color, be it white or yellow.

An Exception

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The only exception to the above rules, and does look lovely, is this: if you have a yellow gold engagement ring pair it with an 18k white gold eternity ring that has a band in yellow gold but white gold accenting the diamond setting. The white gold will be invisible because it simply highlights the diamonds and does not look out of place at all.

White Gold Ruby Eternity Ring Styles

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If you have a ruby engagement ring, which is now quite popular, then it is still possible to pair it with a white gold ruby eternity ring, but it is best if the rubies are interspersed with white gemstones or diamonds because the red in both rings may be too much. Gold ruby eternity ring designs that just have subtle red accents are difficult to find. But there is one we can recommend that’s a 14k white gold ruby ring with baguette cut gemstones and a half carat of diamonds that retails for about $700 from Diamond Harmony.

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The same principal applies to engagement rings you may wish to pair with a gold emerald eternity ring. Try to get one that alternates emeralds with diamonds, so there’s just a slight green accent and not a forest of green on your wedding finger.

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Matching Colored Gemstones with diamonds

There’s nothing wrong with pairing a colored gemstone engagement ring with a gold full eternity ring set with only white diamonds. This will work especially well if you are selecting something like an 14k white gold eternity ring that’s very delicate and unique like round and baguette prong set eternity band from Diamond Harmony that retails for about $1,500. The same style in an 18 carat white gold eternity ring sells for just $100 more – $1,600.

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Full and half Eternity White Gold Ring Specialists

We’ve already mentioned a few select pieces from a company called Diamond Harmony who are online jewelers with a good variety of rings.

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There are a few other places we also recommend for excellent designs, high quality and a wide selection of half eternity rings, full eternity rings and diamond wedding bands that are distinctive and elegant. One is The Diamond Store, another is Cool Diamonds and the third is Mondera. Of the three, The Diamond Store offers the most variety, while Cool Diamonds has only a couple eternity rings, their quality is excellent, and Mondera has unique styles in yellow gold, white gold and platinum that are so gorgeous they may be eternity engagement rings and wedding bands all in one. But let’s first take a closer look at what Cool Diamonds offers.

Icy Cool Diamonds – Just a Little is Enough

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Although Cool Diamonds has a vast selection of diamond engagement rings they only have a couple eternity rings. However they are so elegant and brilliant that they should not be overlooked. One of their pieces is a half eternity ring that retails in GBP at just under £1,000. For this you get 0.5 carats of excellent quality diamonds in a high polished 4 mm white gold band. The other is also a half eternity ring but has 0,7 carats of diamonds and costs about £300 more. Both these pieces are also offered in your choice of 18k yellow gold or platinum with the price varying accordingly.

Two more COOL Gems

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They do have two other items that we’d like to recommend, one is a three stone ring, or otherwise known as a trilogy ring and the other is a white gold or platinum engagement ring with an eternity band and one solitaire diamond blended into one unique creation. It’s called the Juliet engagement ring and we recommend it because it really stands out no matter whether you seek an engagement ring, wedding band or an eternity ring. It rolls all three into one gorgeous piece.

Why Cool Diamonds?

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We recommend Cool Diamonds because of several factors. First they have a system whereby you can order your ring based on the precious metal, the diamond grade and clarity, and the size of the stone. For example you can select a platinum band with IF (Internally Flawless) diamond clarity in the best D grade and see the price appear on the screen. Lets’ say that ring costs a little over £1,000. Now just click a different grade of diamond, choose a little less clarity, and set it all in palladium and the exact same ring you love is now just a little over £500.

If you really love the design but can’t afford the very best, give yourself your own discount. It’s all in your choices. This is possible to do with every one of their hundreds of engagement ring styles. And when you order each piece will come with a diamond certificate that you can view in advance online. They also guarantee that all their diamonds are conflict free.

Versace, Vivian Westwood Jewelry and Other Designers

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Just so you know who you’re dealing with, Cool Diamonds is not just another online company. They have showrooms where you can view their jewelry in two main European cities, London and Paris.

They have their own designer line of diamond jewelry but also feature unique pieces by Versace, Amelie O.B.E., Vivienne Westwood and Jasper Conran. You can order online through any one of their websites.

Eternity Rings for all Budgets from The Diamond Store

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Our next little eternity goldmine is called The Diamond Store, where you will find a huge selection of eternity engagement rings from just over $100 to well into the thousands. No mater what your budget constrains The Diamond Store has something for you. If you’re looking for 18K white gold pave diamonds fit for a queen, it’s there; if you just need a fun eternity promise ring or friendship band, it’s also available at a very affordable price.

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Cheap Eternity Rings – Under $200

In their selection of cheap eternity rings you’ll find that $200 will stretch a long way even if you want a ruby eternity ring or an emerald eternity ring or a couple princess cut eternity rings that are fun and stackable as cocktail jewelry. Oh yes, they also have lots of funky blue and yellow sapphire pieces and some styles that could fool anyone into swearing they were vintage eternity rings.

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The Diamond Store is not a cheap jewelry shop by any means, but they do have discount eternity rings that are set in genuine gold or white gold and use good quality gemstones even in the less expensive designs.

There is such a variety I can’t list everything they have, but here are just a few examples:

  • Half eternity ring with 0.02CT diamonds set in 9K Yellow Gold for under $140.
  • 9K gold half eternity ring with 0.08ct diamonds for juts over $150.
  • 9K gold eternity ring with yellow channel set sapphires and diamonds for $154.
  • Gold half eternity ring with opal gemstones set into 9ct gold for just over $160.
  • Emerald eternity ring set in 9c yellow gold with a twisted band for just over $180.
  • Full eternity ring with diamonds set in 9ct gold for just under $200.
  • White gold half eternity ring with 0.15CT diamonds set into 9c white gold for $210.
  • Emerald eternity ring with 2 rows of emeralds in a half eternity ring for under $250.
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Need a little more information about The Diamond Store?

Here are the facts in brief:

The Diamond Store is based in the UK, shipping their gold and diamond jewelry from a warehouse in London and retailing exclusively online to keep their costs down. Their eternity rings and all their handmade diamond jewellery is crafted from conflict free diamonds and comes with the UK Hallmark quality guarantee. You can find them Online where you can view some of their jewellery creations in 3D.

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Uniquely Beautiful Engagement Rings and Eternity Creations by Mondera

If you’re looking for something unique, a once in a lifetime purchase, or need a selection of beautiful engagement rings and eternity bands to choose from for your wedding, then you should not overlook the designs Mondera has to offer. They have ready to wear diamond ring eternity bands, eternity wedding sets, diamond and gemstone wedding rings and genuinely unusual and beautiful engagement rings.

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Custom Designs

They also specialize in custom making any jewelry pieces you have your heart set on using your choice of white gold, yellow gold, platinum or even silver. They can create your own pave engagement rings gold rings or walk you through the process of designing your own solitaire engagement rings, or matching what you already have with eternity rings in bezel tension settings, channel settings or prongs.

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Not Cheap

They’re not a cheap eternity ring reseller, and they do not cater to designs under about $700, but if your budget can afford it, you can have a full eternity ring with a row or two of channel set princess cut diamond in gold or platinum or white gold that will last a lifetime.

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Emerald Engagement Rings by Mondera

If you need something a little different, like emerald engagement rings, then you’ll be happy to find some designer styles in 14k white gold that are not your average emerald rings. One of their designs is especially unique, featuring a set of round brilliant pave set diamonds that encircle an emerald in a polished platinum band. This particular piece is very versatile and could be an engagement ring or a wedding ring because it’s stunning enough on it’s own without a second band. It could also be a ladies cocktail ring, elegant, understated, modern, not gaudy, and would never be confused with an imitation emerald cocktail bauble.

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Why Mondera?

Here’s a final snippet of information about Mondera the company. First of all they have been awarded the Forbs Best of the Web honor, and have been in business for about 11 years. They’re based in New York, but their jewelry expertise goes back to 1860 with David Mouawad who passed on his knowledge to Fred & Pascal Mouawad and who now continue the family tradition of jewelry crafting excellence. You can visit Mondera online and learn more about the company and browse their jewellery eternity rings and other masterful creations.

Palladium engagement rings

Palladium engagement rings and wedding bands are increasing in popularity in recent years as more and more big time jewelers endorse it as the metal of the future. Scott Kay, a big name in the bling business, is endorsing palladium as one of his preferred metals for engagement rings and wedding bands.

Most people don't realize that palladium is a rare white metal that is pure and natural. Palladium is even whiter in appearance than platinum and is also more sturdy. Palladium is much lighter than platinum, allowing ring designers to maker thicker bands without sacrificing comfort. This is particularly important for those who have labor-intensive jobs or are always using their hands. Also, palladium is purer than white gold, which is actually yellow gold with a rhodium plating. White gold needs continual maintenance (i.e. re-plating) to maintain its appearance, while palladium does not require this level of care. I have a white gold engagement ring and wedding band and let me tell you, it is a pain to get them re-plated. I've already had to do this twice in the last two years. For those with sensitive skin, most rings on the market are using 950 pure palladium, meaning the ring will be 95% palladium. So it is as pure as a platinum ring, thus having great hypoallergenic qualities.

As the prices of gold and platinum continue to rise and may surge in the future, palladium is a more affordable alternative. As of October 25, 2007 an ounce of platinum was selling for $1445, and an ounce of palladium was selling for $336. This makes it the obvious choice for the budget conscious shopper who wants the look of platinum but without the price-tag. A ring made of palladium is fairly unique as many mainstream jewelers have not yet opted to use this metal in their designs. There are pros and cons to this....you will have a special and different quality to your ring than most brides, yet your choices may be limited in scope, since most stores do not offer palladium or offer a limited selection of rings. However, this may change in the future as it becomes a more common-place metal to use.

Sapphire Ring

What is your birthstone? Many people prefer gemstones jewelry these days. Aside from a fact that it is less expensive, it is also attractive. Just like the well known sapphire gemstone. It is one of the most beautiful and precious gems. It is scientifically popular as Corundum. Sapphire is widely known from its blue shade although it comes with other colors too like white, yellow, black and pink. The pink sapphire necklaces are the trend these days.

So were you born on September? If you are then the sapphire ring is just the best for you for it is the birthstone of those who were born in the month of September. You can wear it even on casual clothes like jeans or when you are wearing an evening gown, still it gives you that elegant look especially if paired with sapphire bracelets or necklaces.

Its mystique feature makes it more sought after gemstone jewelry. It is believe to have some power to protect you from evil and can guide you in life. This gemstone can be found largely in some parts of Asia, Australia and Africa. But most of blue sapphire comes from Thailand and Australia. Sri Lanka too is known as the oldest mine of sapphire in the whole world. Certainly people are more attracted to it because they think that having this gem will bring them luck. Purple sapphire is popularly used for engagement rings. It is beautiful as it change its color when expose to lighting. In daylight this purple sapphire ring looks like blue sapphire and sometimes violet too. It is the best alternative for people who want to be unique since the most common engagement ring these days are diamond engagement rings.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Claddagh Rings

Fainne Chladaigh, is an Irish name for Claddagh ring, which symbolizes love between two lovers. It can be worn as an engagement as well as a wedding ring. The ring got its name due to its specific design and customs, a tradition which started in the Irish Fishing village of Claddagh, near the city of Galway.

All the Claddagh rings have a distinctive design pattern, including two hands clasping a heart, surmounted by a crown. According to the Irish tradition, these symbols represent friendship (the hands), love (the heart) and loyalty (the crown). This ring can be worn by couples as well as by the singles. The way it is worn also gives a distinct message. A very sophisticated sign language has developed around these wonderful rings.

When, you see a person wearing a Claddagh ring in the right hand, with the heart facing outwardly, know it for sure that the person is not engaged and is searching for love. When the ring is worn with the heart inside, then it means that the person has found love and his heart is filled with it. Again this is an indication of love only, with no commitment... But dear reader, you should also be certain before you decipher this sign language, that the wearer is either Irish, or knows the tradition that goes behind these rings.

When this ring is worn in the left hand, with the heart facing outward, it is an indicator of a person's engaged status. When worn in the left hand with the heart facing inward, it indicates that a person is finally married. The tradition of Claddagh rings may be traced back to the Roman times. Many legends and stories tried to unleash the secret regarding the origin of this ring. But according to the experts on rings and Irish tradition, Claddah rings were not part of the Irish tradition, though during the later stages, they came to symbolize the Irish pride. These rings are just like the family jewelery, and as heirloom, they pass on to from generation to generation symbolizing, love affection and loyalty towards the lover.

Opal engagement rings

Black opals are expensive, and in fact – the most expensive of all opals. This ring is more affordable for you because it is a dyed opal. Created with polished rhodium, plated sterling silver and palladium with 18k yellow vermeil. The opal is oval-shaped, 20×15mm in size, and the cabochon is dyed black and placed in a bezel setting. There are four, round, faceted-cut 2mm chrome bead settings. With the yellow vermeil and the scrollwork, this beautiful ring is Part of the Gems en Vogue II Collection.

Choosing an opal can be confusing so it helps if you know how to choose a high grade opal!

No two gemstones have the same swirling patterns, color plays or clarity, so every opal is unique. And whilst some exhibit a full spectrum of diffracted colors, ranging from blues and greens, purples, pinks, oranges and red, others have only two or three colors. The range of opal types, shapes, sizes, colors, patterns and clarities ensures that everyone has a different favorite!

But it is easy to spot a good opal when you see it.

The best opals have patterns of colors which swirl in an organic and natural way. And they always have strong vibrant colors which explode out of the gemstone in an eye popping display of diffracted color. This is known as opalescence and it is what makes opal rings especially captivating.

Opals destined for engagement rings must have great clarity so that the patterns and plays of color contained within them can be clearly seen. But even more importantly, the colors within them must be bold and dramatic. They should flash and play across the gemstone as it is turned in the light, showing different hues at every turn. And contrary to popular belief, the best opal rings are not necessarily the ones which exhibit the most colors, but the ones with the strongest displays of color. This means that one particular opal is necessarily better than another simply because it contains a wider range of colors. If you actually prefer one which shows a dazzling play of just green and blue, go with it, especially if the favourite color of the bride to be is blue or green!

Opal engagement rings must have high quality precious metal settings which complement the colors of the opal. Black opals, with their vibrant rainbow colors against dark blue, black or grey backgrounds are often set into white gold or platinum for best effect. However, no generalisations can be made for other opals which can be set into white or yellow metals depending upon the colors within the individual opal.

Black Diamond Engagement Rings

Far less common than their clear counterparts, black diamonds are a stunning way to have that really special piece of jewellery. If you want to turn the heads of everyone in the room, just stretch out your hand and show them a black diamond engagement ring. You'll be the centre of attention in minutes!

Originating mainly in Brazil and the Central African Republic, these particular diamonds are one of the rarer colours of the world's most famous gemstone, but strictly speaking are not actually black. They have small defects in the internal structure of the stone, giving them the appearance of being black. As they are so rare, they are usually more expensive than clear diamonds, but are so striking and unusual that they are worth every penny. They are often set on their own in an engagement ring, but are more commonly used as a centrepiece, with smaller clear diamonds around them to contrast with the black.

It is quite common to find these stunning and unusual diamonds in men's wedding rings nowadays, as they are seen as less feminine than clear diamonds.

Most people have never actually seen black diamonds, and so don't realise how beautiful they can look when set properly. It is well worth looking around the jewellery shops, or browsing some web sites to see a few examples of how they look when set into rings. This can help you to appreciate them more.

When setting a black diamond ring, a jeweller will often use platinum or titanium instead of the more traditional yellow or white gold. The reason for this is that the brighter colours of platinum and titanium contrast more with the dark colour of the diamond, creating a more impressive piece of jewellery.

The world's largest cut black diamond is the Spirit of de Grisogono Diamond, which is the fifth largest diamond in the world. It weighed 587 carats (around 117 grams) before being cut, and was 312.24 carats (around 62.45 grams) after cutting. It was set into a black diamond ring with over 700 smaller white diamonds.

The most famous black diamond is the Amsterdam Diamond, which weighs 33.74 carats (around 6.75 grams). It has 145 faces, and has been cut to a pear shape from a rough diamond of 55.58 carats. In 2001 it was sold for $352,000 (US Dollars), which is the highest price ever paid for a black diamond at an auction. Apart from the difficulty in finding such large stones, most of us could never afford anything this large. However, black diamonds have become very popular in recent years, and are available in many high-street retailers at prices that most people can afford. The rise of on-line jewellers has brought the price down considerably.

Read more about black diamond rings and see some examples of these beautiful stones at A Diamond Ring For You.
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