Archive | November, 2009
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Emerald Rings – The Hard Facts About Going Green

Emerald rings have become a great alternative to diamonds for an engagement ring, but picking the right one can be troublesome for a variety of reasons. Of course, an emerald ring can also be worn as fashion jewelry, rather than you feeling it can only be bought for an engagement; emerald is the gift traditionally [...]

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Can I Clean My Gold Ring Myself?

Many people ask how they can clean their gold ring, when what they really mean to ask is how they can clean their gold ring cheaply. They have become accustomed to the fact that going to a jewelers can mean having to dig deeply into their pockets. This is, of course, true if you are [...]

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What Is An Eternity Ring?

An eternity ring has a similar meaning to a wedding ring. They (eternity rings) are usually given to a spouse because of a very special occasion, such as a wedding anniversary – one of the big ones perhaps like the tenth or twenty-fifth. An eternity ring might also be given to a spouse or partner [...]

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Silver Earrings – Should I Go For Quality, Or Cheap And Nasty?

If you are going to opt for silver earrings, there are quite a lot of choices available, from really cheap (and potentially nasty) ones all the way upto the more expensive high quality sterling silver ones. So you need to ask yourself a few questions before you buy. The first, and perhaps most important one [...]

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Dangle Earrings – A Little Bit Of Sophistication

One item of jewelry that cannot really be called unisex is the dangle earring. Dangle earrings are a wonderful piece of jewelry for a woman to wear when she is going somewhere special, like a wedding or maybe an event or party. They add a certain sense of sophistication to any lady. But if an [...]

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Hoop Earrings – Equally Fashionable For Men And Women

Hoop earrings are a popular choice for both women and men these days. And for men, it is perfectly acceptable to wear this style of earring as an everyday fashion accessory, whatever your age. The days of wearing an edgy, over the top earring as a rebellious statement have long gone, and the guys can [...]

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Gold Rings – Something a Little Unusual

The standard design for gold rings in general is the plain band, especially when people are buying gold wedding rings. These are nice and discreet and show off the beauty of the precious metal itself without the need for any embellishments. Occasionally fashions and trends will determine whether it is best to wear, for example, [...]

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Mens Earrings – an Ancient Fashion Accessory Rediscovered

One of things that teenagers do that most irritate their parents is sloping off and getting their ears pierced. The parents frown on it, and the kids do it because the “old man” doesn’t like it. And not so many years ago it was unheard of for guys to wear earrings, but it is well [...]

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Cubic Zirconia Rings – Bling Without The Financial Sting

Cubic zirconia rings offer a really pretty – but inexpensive – alternative to splashing out on diamond rings, especially if you are looking for a nice piece of fashion jewelry just for yourself. To the guys, these are not the best option to give to a bride-to-be as an engagement ring because, although cubic zirconia [...]

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Wedding Rings – Traditional Love Symbols

Wedding rings are exchanged by partners entering into marriage, as a sign of lifelong commitment and fidelity. They are usually bands of precious metal, such as gold or platinum, and can be either plain metal rings or more ornate creations, sometimes even incorporating gemstones into the designs. The custom of exchanging wedding rings to seal [...]

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