Titanium Rings - How To Pick The Perfect Ring For Him

Titanium Rings - How To Pick The Perfect Ring For Him
By Sam A. Brown

Titanium rings are quickly becoming part of today’s growing trend in men’s jewelry. Selecting a ring for anyone can be a daunting task, but when it comes to picking the perfect ring for a man, it can be like crossing the final frontier. Titanium jewelry offers no exception to the rule, however a titanium ring is a likely winner with any man due to its strong, sleek yet masculine qualities. It doesn’t matter what kind of man you are shopping for, they all like to express themselves in ways that personify their innermost feelings of themselves. They may not want to admit, but we’re all human and we all have that inner ego that wants to step out every now and then and shine. Rings have as long standing tradition of expressing the male ego, whether it be pride in where they went to school, what fraternal bonds they have or to display their athletic achievements.

The Search Begins
As with most styles of jewelry, titanium rings come in a variety of options. Choosing the best ring for the man in your life can be a simple task if you keep a few basic principles in mind during your selection process.

By asking yourself a few simple questions, you can easily narrow down your options and select the perfect titanium ring for him.

1. Is he the hands on type? – Does he work with his hands day in and day out?
If this is the case then a simple yet elegant design would be best. Bypassing diamonds or other stones that could come loose over time is a wise. You can replace the design element of the stone with an inlay of gold, or the popular hammer finish.
2. Does he wear other jewelry on a daily basis?
If you answered no to this then a simple classic style titanium rings would most likely suit him well. This style offers clean lines and gives the air of understated style. On the other hand if jewelry is part of his daily wardrobe, you might consider blending the styles of his existing pieces with those available in titanium rings. The gold inlay is a nice choice if he wears a lot of gold. If he’s more of a silver man, you can go with a titanium matte finish band with high polish center.
3. Is he the creative type or is he a thinking man?

The Art Deco titanium ring option is perfect for the creative types as their unique and in tune with the modern arts. Black titanium rings are so striking that they can lend well to either left brain or right brain men.

The Price Barrier
As is the case with everything there is a range of price options to meet all budgets and tastes. Titanium rings, in my experience are truly the perfect option for men because they offer quality, diversity, style, and prominence at a deserving price point.

The Selection
Now that you have a bit of information, you can easily narrow down the arraying options that lie before you – make sure you go with a reputable dealer. Only the best dealers and retailers offer the best in quality, styles and service. This is not a purchase you want to skimp on, either in terms of money or time.

Far more unique than traditional gold, silver or platinum rings, titanium offers a unique gift letting your man know he’s perfect for you and truly one of a kind.

Sam A. Brown is a long time enthusiast of titanium rings As a personal shopper, Sam has come to rely on Titanium-jewelry.com as a key player in the overall satisfaction of client wish lists.

Jewelry

Jewelry
By Sonal Kumawat

Jewelry is not only an expression medium unique to any particular individual, but jewelry also reflects the grace and the life of a particular era. It is no surprise that over eighty percent of the gold mined today is transformed into Jewelry in various forms such as earrings, pendants, engagement rings, color gemstone jewelry and the likes. The United States of America is the leader in jewelry consumption in the whole world. Until the first decades of the 20th century, most of jewelry, which was sold in America, was imported. This jewelry was imported from European countries. Gradually, several prestigious establishments for jewelry manufacturing and production came into being within the United States. These establishments have been in the process of pioneering unique combinations of materials (Silver, Gold and Platinum, white gold) and rare gemstones (diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, natural color diamonds) along with several novel and innovative concepts.

Study of jewelry is in essence like a political commentary. The jewelry after the major wars reflects an association with non-expensive jewelry so that people would get an idea of somberness. Afterwards there has been ways to create artistic jewelry. Over the years, jewelry has become more mechanized. However custom manufactured jewelry is still adorned. Many new concepts such as artist jewelers have come to being.

Jewelry today is available in many metals including gold, silver and platinum. Gold jewelry today is available in many colors including the traditional yellow gold, the innovative black gold, the chic white gold and the classic pink or rose gold. r, Further, there is continuous experimentation of using these variety of metals with various stones such as emeralds, rubies, color diamonds, natural color diamonds, diamonds and sapphires.

The online shopping experience at stores like Angara.com benefit jewelry enthusiasts and shoppers in a unique way. , These online stores, such as Angara, allow customers better convenience to purchase a host of jewelry such as color gemstone jewelry, diamond jewelry, necklace, pendants, engagement rings, color diamonds rings, diamond rings, initial pendants and many other types of jewelry. So, you don’t have to rush out of your office to reach the store before it closes to buy bracelet diamond jewelry, necklace, pendants, engagement rings, color diamonds rings, diamond rings, initial pendants and many other types of jewelry.

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Choose Your Metals Carefully When Buying Jewelery

Choose Your Metals Carefully When Buying Jewelery
By Andrew Regan

The feeling of wearing exquisite jewelery is, for many, second to none - after all, a great piece of jewelery doesn't have the same rigid time scale on it as a fashionable dress or a trendy pair of shoes. But choosing jewelery can be a time consuming process, especially if you're trying to find a special necklace or bracelet for someone you care about. But buying jewelery doesn't have to be difficult; instead, if you focus on some key guidelines when making your choice you'll be able to find the perfect item of jewelery in no time.

Regardless of whether you're looking for earrings, bangles or rings, it's crucial to choose the right metal when buying jewelery and establish what your budget is. For instance, platinum is the most expensive type of metal you can buy, while nine carat gold will be more affordable than 18 carat gold if you're looking for gold jewelery.

Additionally, you'll need to consider the personal taste and skin type of the person you're buying for. Not everyone likes yellow gold, while for others it might be all they consider when picking jewelery for themselves. Make sure you know what type of metal you're buying, and if you're not sure of the properties of a particular metal, ask someone who knows.

Choosing the right type of gold, for example, can be tricky. Gold can make a great finishing touch to an outfit, but make sure you don't go overboard. Pure gold is yellow and can look overpowering if worn in large quantities; opt for delicate yellow gold hoops - a piece of jewelery worn frequently by Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, to finish off a an outfit with an air of casual grace. Or, if you're looking for a larger piece of gold jewelery, opt for white or rose gold which tends to be more subtle in tone and often appeals to people who are reluctant to don flashier yellow gold items.

Conversely, if the person you're buying jewelery for prefers to stay away from gold altogether, opt for an alternative precious metal like silver, platinum or tungsten, now widely used in all types of jewelery including earrings and neckalces. Platinum is becoming increasingly popular as a jewelery metal, with the likes of Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Hudson sporting platinum jewelery pieces at this year's Academy Awards.

Tungsten is also a rising star among the world's top jewellery designers, especially when it comes to men's jewellery. Tungsten rings are fast gaining currency with fashion-conscious men eager to set the trend - so if you're looking for jewellery for men, then tungsten is likely the best way to go. In fact, tungsten jewellery has received support from the likes of actors Kiefer Sutherland and Gary Sinise, while watch manufacturers like TAG Heuer and Baume et Mercier have been using tungsten in watches for years.

Another lesson that's essential to remember in any jewellery buying spree is to check the hallmark of the jewelery you've decided to buy. Particularly when purchasing gold jewelery, ensure that you check and understand the hallmark of the piece on question. A hallmark is a quality control mark that's placed on gold, silver and platinum and guarantees that the metal a consumer is about to buy lives up to legal standards.

Moreover, hallmark symbols allow you to identify quickly the carat of your jewellery, as well as its purity levels. And once you've approved the standards of the metal you've chosen, and the style of the piece of jewellery, there's only one thing left to do - make your purchase!

Andrew Regan is a freelance online journalist.

The 4C's Of Diamond Grading

The 4C's Of Diamond Grading
By David Cowley

A certificate is not the same thing as an appraisal. A certificate describes the quality of a diamond, but it does not place a monetary value on the gem. An appraisal places a monetary value on your diamond, but does not certify the quality of the diamond.

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS), and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) are the three most widely known and respected diamond grading laboratories in the world. Each of the grading laboratories have developed a very similar nomenclature for identifying the 4 C's of diamonds. The 4 C's stand for Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut. We will also discuss the Shape of diamonds in this article.

Carat Grading

The weight or size of a diamond is measured in carats. A carat is 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams and is always referenced within 2 decimal points. This is a highly accurate grading scale used to determine the weight or size of a diamond.

Color Grading

All diamonds are compared against to an internationally accepted set of master stones and ranges from totally colorless (D) to pale yellow or brown color (Z). Brown diamonds darker than K color are usually described using their letter grade, and a descriptive phrase, for example M Faint Brown. Diamonds with more depth of color than Z color fall into the fancy color diamond range.

Color grades D through F are naturally the most valuable and expensive because of their rarity. Color G through I will show virtually no visible color to the untrained eye. Selecting the right jewelry to mount the diamond in can minimize color grade J through M.

The coloration of diamonds can be caused by several factors. Impurities trapped in the diamond during its formation, the crystal lattice structure of the diamond, and the exposure to radiation can all lead to the wide verity of colors available in diamonds.

Clarity Grading

Clarity is determined by the number of blemishes on the surfaces of the diamond and the number of inclusions such as air bubbles, cracks, and foreign material inside of the diamond. When both terms are being referenced the term defects is usually referenced. Nature rarely produces anything that is with out defects and this hold true for diamonds. Most diamonds will have some type of defect or flaw.

When grading the Clarity of a diamond it is necessary to observe the number and the nature of any internal defects in the stone. The size and position of the defects are also taken into account. A diamond is said to be Internally Flawless (I.F) when it presents no internal defects under 10x magnification by an experienced eye of laboratory gemologists.

A diamond is said to be Very Very Slightly included (V.V.S.1 to V.V.S.2) when it presents defects that are very difficult to locate under 10x magnification.

A diamond is said to be Very Slightly Included (V.S.1 to V.S.2) when it presents defects that are difficult to locate under 10x magnification.

A diamond is said to be Slightly Included (S.I.1 to S.I.2) when it presents defects that are easy to locate under 10x magnification.

A diamond is said to be Imperfect (P.1 to I.1) when it presents defects that are hard to locate with the naked eye.

A diamond is said to be Imperfect (P.2 to I.2) when it presents defects that are easy to locate with the naked eye.

A diamond is said to be Imperfect (P.3 to I.3) when it presents defects that are very easy to locate with the naked eye.

Cut Grading

The symmetry and proportions of a diamond cut determine the life, brilliance and light dispersion. If any of these cutting factors are below standard then the appearance of the diamond will be adversely affected.

The cut of a diamond has nothing to do with the shape of the diamond. The cut refers to the diamond's reflective qualities. A good cut give the diamond it brilliance or the ability to handle light in a pleasing fashion. The brightness will seem to come from the very heart of a diamond.

When a ray of light touches the surface of a diamond, part of the light is reflected back, this is external reflection. The rest of the ray penetrates the stone and is then reflected toward the center of the diamond. This is known as refraction. The ray of light is reflected to the surface, where it is seen as the colors of the spectrum. This is known as dispersion.

If light enters the diamond through to top or table and then leaks out from the sides or bottom instead of reflecting back to the eye, then the diamond will seen to have less brilliance and fire. A diamonds cut is the most important of the four Cs. If all of the rest of the grading scale is at the higher end of the spectrum and the cut has been utilized to maximize the size of the diamond then a very poor quality stone rill be the result. Happily this trend in size instead of quality is no longer prevalent in the diamond market. Today standard mathematical algorithms are used to determine the best cut for any shape diamond.

Shape

The shape of diamond will fall into one of several standard categories but there are many variations on each standard categories. Basic categories include Round, Emerald, Pear, Heart, Marquise, Oval, and Princess cuts.

Round

The standard for the diamond shape and is used in most engagement rings.

Emerald

Rectangular or square step cut with diagonally cut corners. Usually has 2 to 4 rows of parallel facets to the center of the stone. A very popular style of cut used for Emeralds hence the name.

Pear

Pear or teardrop in shape and may or may not have a large flat surface in the center of the stone. This stone is usually cut to have about 56 to 58 facets.

Heart

Heart in shape and if a shield shaped cutlet is present (flat center) then it will usually have 32 crown facets. If no culet is present then 24 pavilion facets is the norm.

Marquise

Oval in shape with curving sides and pointed ends and was developed in France in the mid 1700s. May have been named after the Marquise de Pompador, who was a mistress of King Louis XV.

Oval

Oval in shape and covered with triangular facets.

Princess

Very popular square or modified rectangular shape. There are many variations of crown and pavilion facets cuts on the market.

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World Famous Diamonds 4

World Famous Diamonds 4
By David Cowley

This is a multi part article and is strictly for educational purposes.

Darya-I-Nur

Darya-I-Nur diamond is believed to be the largest pink diamond in the world. The stone is estimated to weigh somewhere between 175 and 195 carats, and it is a light pink color. Its exact weight isn't known because its been mounted in its brooch setting for over 130 years. This stone is one of the most celebrated diamonds in the Iranian Crown Jewels and it is also one of the oldest stones known to man.

De Beers Diamond

The De Beers weights 234.65 carats and is the seventh largest faceted diamond in the world. It was found in the De Beers Consolidated Mine in March 1888. Prior to being cut the diamond weighed 428.50 carats. It was centerpiece of a ceremonial necklace known as the Patiala Necklace in 1928. In 1973 the necklace disappeared and then the remnants was discovered in a jewelry shop in London in 1998 with most of the large stone missing. The De Beers Diamond was sold in 1982 for $3,160,000.

De Young Red Diamond

The De Young Red is a 5.03 carat red diamond and is considered as the third largest in the world. This diamond is not really pure red. This stone has a slightly brown hue which makes it look like a fine garnet that ruby-like. Since this diamond has very unique color, this was once sold at an estate sale as a red garnet. Luckily, this fine piece of precious stone was later on recovered and identified to be a very rare red diamond. At present, the De Young Red is under the custody of the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC and often figured in exhibits in that museum.

Unlike the Type I diamonds that derived their color from impurities imbedded in the diamond, Red diamonds are considered a Type II and get their color from a process known as Plastic Deformation. They get their coloration due to structural anomalies caused by Plastic Deformation during the crystal growth. The intense pressure changes the lattice structure of diamonds and has led to the formation of Pink, Red, and Brown colored diamonds.

Dresden Diamond

The largest natural green diamond in the world is The Dresden Green. It is classified as an "apple-green" color and weighs in at 40.70 carats. The Gemmological Institute of America examined the stone in 1988. The Dresden Green Diamond was proved to be not only of extraordinary quality, but also a rare type IIa diamond and is consider the largest and finest natural green diamond ever found. The Dresden Green gets its name from the capitol of Saxony where it has been on display for more than 200 years. The earliest known reference to its existence occurs in The Post Boy, a London new-sheet of the 1700's. The diamond was sold in Switzerland in 1997 for $715,320.

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Tips On - Buying Quality Pearls and Pearl Jewelry

Tips On - Buying Quality Pearls and Pearl Jewelry
By Kheri Chawla

When it comes to buying pearls, every one is looking for quality but quality in general comes with a price. First of all, it is important to know what quality is? There are four types of pearls such as freshwater pearls, akoya pearls or akoya seawater pearls; Tahitian pearls and South sea pearls and each of these types have different quality grades.

When pearls are finally taken out of oysters at their final growth stage, they are hand-sorted according to size, shape and the surface quality. Normally bigger the size, higher is the price, round shape command higher value than off round or potato shapes. Similarly surface of any pearl is noticed for its blemishes and spots. Very clean and without any blemishes, of course weight high in quality grading. Finally comes the nacre (the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell) and the luster. Thicker the nacre and high in luster, pearls typically valued high in value. Luster is the hallmark of any pearl type, as no woman would like to wear dull luster quality pearls. No matter if it is Japanese akoya pearls or Tahitian and South sea pearls, luster is the king here.

Although there is no institution or authority or organization who have laid any set standard of pearl grading but on the whole pearl jewelry industry over many years have been using pearl grading from A to AAA. Many jewelers or online stores claim to offer AAAA quality pearls, which are simply false. It is an advertisement trick to woo customers in making them believe that they are buying highest quality pearls, whereas in fact they may be getting lower quality pearls and paying higher price.

The most commonly used and internationally recognized grading system by the pearl jewelry industry in general is A to AAA to determine the true pearl value. In the early 20th Century, Kokichi Mikimoto of Japan had more or less led these grading standards. Strict adherence is often difficult when matching in a pearl strand. But this alphanumeric ranking alone does not have much of significance to a customer and often puzzling, as most importantly, one should look for clean surface, good lustrous quality and color. Identify the type of pearls you are interested in, such as Freshwater pearls, Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls or South Sea pearls as each of these types come from different type of oysters family and are grown under varying climatic conditions and command different prices.

Buying high grade quality pearl jewelry no matter which type of pearls, gets your money's worth manifold overtime.

Buy Quality Pearl Jewelry – Quality Par Excellence!

Kheri

Jewelry Television--Everything You Need to Know

Jewelry Television--Everything You Need to Know
By Neal Shenk

Jewelry Television is committed to providing their customers with not only jewelry, but also helpful tips about buying jewelry. Jewelry Television is the first and only television shopping network to make this commitment. It’s the nation's fastest growing home shopping network and the only one that is focused exclusively on the sale of jewelry and gemstones. They also have a great website where customers can browse the items as they see them on TV.

Whether you're new to gemstones or a seasoned collector, Jewelry Television is dedicated to help you find that perfect stone. They carry a complete inventory of diamonds, sapphires, tanzanites and garnet rings, earrings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces. To make sure you get the lowest prices, Jewelry Television literally goes around the world. Jewelry enthusiasts everywhere want to get their hands on JewelryTelevision’s gems.

Jewelry Television saves you even more money if you shop at their online store (JewelryTelevision.com) which offers exquisite fine jewelry, watches, loose gem stones, castings, jewelry-making tools and related books. Their website also offers online streaming of its TV shows. Many people prefer to make their purchases online because the shipping for phone orders is high and is dependent on your item price, whereas if you purchase from the website, the shipping costs less and does not vary with the item price.

Jewelry Television has become known for selling Tanzanite. What exactly is this exotic sounding gem? It’s a variety of zoisite, which in the "rough," is seen as a brownish-green color. It was discovered in 1967 and is exclusively found in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The stunning blue-violet stones are estimated to be 1000 times rarer than diamonds. In fact, many have predicted and fear that tanzanite will some day become unattainable. With its largest tanzanite collection to date, Jewelry Television hosted the world’s first 24-hour tanzanite sales event just a short time ago. Tanzanite is one of the hottest looks today—anyone wearing a well-cut tanzanite communicates self-confidence, individuality, and sophistication.

Jewelry Television has opened the average citizen and wealthy alike to the world of fine jewelry and gemstones. Doing so has made it one of the top 20 largest jewelry retailers in the America and the largest retailer of loose gemstones in the world. It’s the fastest growing home shopping channel, with revenues of approximately $470 million a year. In addition to those feats, JewelryTelevision.com has become an online shopping destination because it’s easy, quick, and convenient.

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Jewelry Television Discounts!

Jewelry Television Discounts!
By Neal Shenk

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Whether it's a special gift, rare gemstone, or fast-paced auction that you're looking for, Jewelry Television has it all. And, if you have coupon or discount, you’ll find it all at an affordable price. Soon you’ll realize that using Jewelry Television discounts is a great and reliable way to shop for fine jewelry at prices that won’t crush your checkbook. Jewelry Television’s goal through their coupons and promotions is truly to is to save you, the valued customer, a pile of cash every time you order at Jewelry Television online. Jewelry Television has become a hugely popular online in recent years, so you’re bound to see thousands of designs that please your eye while browsing their site. And if there’s a Jewelry Television coupon code or promotional code associated with an offer, simply enter it in the Jewelry Television shopping cart to redeem it.

Here are a few things to remember when trying to find or use Jewelry Television Discounts: Firstly, some Jewelry Television sale items are often excluded from use with coupons. Secondly, online coupons for Jewelry Television sometimes cannot be combined with other promotional offers or used to purchase gift cards or gift certificates. Thirdly: Online coupons don’t usually apply towards shipping or taxes. Fourthly, many coupons expire at the end of each month and there might not be a coupon available for the first few days of a next month. Lastly, please be aware that some Jewelry Television discounts and coupon codes are intended for people who use a specific credit card to make their purchase at Jewelry Television, such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express, so look for a coupon that would work with you card.

Jewelry Television carries a world-class inventory of diamonds, sapphires, tanzanites and garnet rings, earrings, watches, bracelets, necklaces. Using online Jewelry Television discounts is the best was to get the best deals. There’s an abundance of Jewelry coupons out there, including diamonds coupons, jewelry coupons, gemstone coupons, and much more. You’ll be sure to save. And, because you’re shopping at Jewelry Television, you can be confident that any loose diamonds, gemstones, or jewelry you buy are of the highest quality.

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