Princess cut diamond rings make ideal engagement rings and are the top favorites of many soon to be married couples. Their distinctive cut greatly influences their irresistible appeal. Unlike the traditional ring cuts, a princess cut features pointed corners that typically assume a square shape. Thus it is important for this cut to have a [...]
Pearl drop earrings are probably one of the most versatile jewelry items available in the market today and a good pair can be made from either natural or cultured pearls. A natural pearl is actually the result of the presence inside a mollusks’ shell or an irritating particle. The most valued saltwater pearls occur in [...]
When you want to buy gemstone earrings, opal may not be the first thing you think of but it is such a unique and varied gem that it deserves consideration. Opals are practically synonymous with Australia and this is still where some of the best precious opal comes from to be made into opal earrings.
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Designer rings have never been more popular and the trend is becoming more evident as women turn out to be more fashion conscious. This trend has been set by celebrities and TV personalities as you can barely turn on the TV these days without seeing a beautiful woman wearing a huge designer ring, and naturally [...]
Clip earrings are a versatile accessory that can be worn by women of all ages. Although they have been around for many years, the styles and designs that are available are continuously changing to keep up with current fashion trends. If you have never considered wearing clip earrings, now is a perfect time to start.
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Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and a beautiful pair of aquamarine earrings, set in sterling silver or gold would make an ideal gift for a girlfriend or wife with a birthday in that month. Aquamarine is a form of beryl, which makes it a close relative of the emerald, and in fact next to [...]
With retro fashion being so popular at the moment, there is a great interest in vintage earrings. These can be anything from antique Victorian earrings made from precious stones set in gold to garishly colored plastic clip-on earrings from the 1960s.
One great place to pick up vintage earrings at a bargain price is eBay. It [...]
Few other gems have the wonderful depth of color and the aristocratic history of rubies. The best rubies are a bright clear red. Traditionally the finest rubies come from Asia, particularly Burma and Sri Lanka. Rubies come from the same gem ‘family’ as sapphires, the only difference being their color. Rubies are nearly as hard [...]
Up until the latter half of the 20th century it was rare to see a man wearing earrings and even rarer to see men’s earrings in the stores. The only time you would be likely to see a man wearing earrings would be in an old movie featuring pirates or gypsies.
When the punk era started [...]
Peridot is a warm soft yellowish green gemstone that never has the intense green color of emerald. It is a popular birthstone for August, so a peridot ring, earrings or pendant would make an excellent gift for someone with a birthday in that month. It is not an expensive gem except in large, high quality [...]