Archive for June, 2008

Every woman loves wearing gorgeous jewellery. Jewellery designs used to be made mostly in gold which was the ‘in’ metal for jewellery, but many young women are opting for Silver Jewellery these days. Silver is a popular metal used in jewellery settings because the beauty of the metal increases the brilliance of gemstones. Another reason for preferring silver is the high soaring price of gold. It is less expensive than gold and affordable by all.There are many kinds of silver jewellery designs. You can get Silver Pendants, necklaces, rings, earrings, Silver Bracelets and bangles. Whether you prefer the antique or modern silver jewellery designs there is a vast array to choose from both in stores and online.

Silver needs to be stored in a cool and dry place. If you keep your silver in the open air for long periods of time, you will find that the silver tarnishes. This appears as a golden color which quickly turns to black. It’s caused by the oxidization and moisture from the air. Store your silver in an air-tight bag. To avoid scratches keep your silver away from other hard items.More…

Taking care of your silver jewellery is easy. Use a 100% cotton cloth to avoid scratching the jewellery. If your items are particularly tarnished, you may need to use a good metal polish. Another way to clean your jewellery is with soap and water. This will retain the shine of your silver jewellery. Once clean, just pat dry with a soft cloth. Regular cleaning will reduce the need for polishing your silver jewellery. Designs that include gems need extra care. If you are uncertain whether your gems will be affected by the cleaner, get your jewellery professionally cleaned. Don’t apply perfumes and body lotions once you are wearing your silver jewellery. The chemicals are likely to cause oxidization of the silver and will ultimately give it a dull look. It’s best to apply all your cosmetic products before wearing the jewellery.

Proper storage and cleaning will keep the beauty of your silver jewellery.

Mobile phones come in all shapes and sizes these days. You can get pink ones, purple ones, diamond encrusted ones, even solid gold ones. For the majority of us we won’t be getting a diamond mobile phone any time soon. But there are some great mobile phone deals available for more modestly priced handsets. Take the Samsung F480 for example, this iphone beating touch screen mobile phone is the ultimate fashion accessory. It only comes in black at the moment, but expect new colours to be released very soon. Then there is the HTC Touch diamond, this is another mobile phone that is looking to rival that of the iphone. Some people have said that it has been released a little too late, but we think that it will perform really well. Our advice is…buy one today.

Diamonds are one of the few products that
simply cannot be ‘branded.’ Even though
there are different cuts, different grades, and
different values placed on each and every
diamond in existence, no diamond is any
specific brand – just as gold is not a specific
brand. (more…)

Diamonds are graded for certification by
laboratories using grading criteria. Four of
these criteria are critical to understand when
making a diamond purchase or investment.
Known as the “Four C’s” these criteria are:
color, cut, clarity and carat. (more…)

In their most natural form, diamonds are –
well – quite ugly. They have no luster or shine,
and in fact, look like nothing more than
broken glass. A diamond must be cut, and
then polished before it actually becomes a
thing of beauty. (more…)