Green Rocks

What gift can you offer a little lady?

2011-12-05T08:54:00.000-08:00

All fathers are proud when their daughters get to the age when boys come into picture and the interest for dolls and cartoons becomes passion for fashion.

That particular moment in their life when daddy’s little girl is turned into a beautiful lady makes a lot of difference in the life of a daddy.

Holidays are special and among the multitude of gifts out there ready to tempt a little girl, jewelry is something a father can never go wrong with. Special moments are easy to treasure and beautiful details are what make the spectacular enough to be remembered.

But what jewelry can you get for a beautiful little princess?

A tennis bracelet in the loveliest combination of pink and white stones can become the lady like accessory for the holiday celebration.

A pair of stud earrings or a beautiful cross medallion can also make the perfect gift. Delicate little details, classical lines and precious metal can make this gift a treasured memory your little lady will remember fondly as the most beautiful gift she got from daddy.

The mother in law gift from a new daughter in law

2011-11-26T04:34:00.000-08:00

Daughters in law and mothers in law share a connection not always blessed with love and understanding. The mothers of men tend to be judgmental and also tend to expect a lot from the young woman who is genuinely eager to be liked.

It is true that in 2% of the cases the daughter in law is loved and cherished by the mother in law and in this case choosing a gift for her is not exactly hard.

However when the two are not exactly …in love…with each other, the perfect gift can make a difference.

A jewelry, no matter how much you fear of choosing one, can change the attitude of a mother in law. Every woman is conquered by a nice gesture and a beautiful gift coming from another woman warms the hurt in spite of contradictory attitude.

A beautiful pendant, a cherished tennis bracelet the “mom” can wear when shopping with her friends, or a delicate pear of earrings able to compliment her look can make a lot of difference if offered properly.

She might continue to resent you, but keep in mind that you have dug a hole in her shield and the first step towards her heart is already done.

Simulated Diamonds – a little more than brilliant inventions

2011-11-16T23:14:00.000-08:00

Simulated diamonds are spectacular because they are man-made and invented through a technological process, commonly known as 'cultured" or 'lab grown' diamonds. They are made with utmost precision using different press methods, but are not to be mistaked for synthetic diamonds, though both comprise of carbon. Way back in 1797 it was discovered that diamonds were made of pure carbon, and this got man thinking as to why they could not be produced synthetically? Ever since there have been many attempts to produce simulated diamonds by well known diamond makers.

Later on, the HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) method which was discovered proved to be popular and successful. Among many methods that go into its making, one of them is the belt press method where two anvils one from either end, supply heat and pressure to a cylindrical volume. The other is the cubic press method, where six anvils supply pressure to a cube shaped volume. The (CVD) Chemical Vapor Deposition method creates a conducive environment for carbon atoms in gaseous form to settle on a surface, enhancing the growth of diamond crystals. The uses of these stones are many, in machining tools, in the electronics industry, and in waste water treatment. They are also used in the making of gemstones and can be clearly identified from its original counterpart. Simulated or original, diamonds are forever!

Match the proposal with the ring

2011-11-04T05:12:00.001-07:00

When guys are about to propose they experience anything from sweaty palms to shaking legs. The large majority of guys, go down in one knee inside a restaurant and ask their beloved to marry him. Although this is the classy version of a dream proposal there are unfortunate cases when the ring does not fit the occasion.

You will ask how can a ring match a proposal, and the answer is right in front of your eyes. It is a fact that every future groom buys the ring that fits his budget. For some getting an impressive rock is quite an effort but for those who isn’t, the restaurant proposal is the right way to go.

In case the financial possibilities are calling for a smaller but cute engagement ring, you should look for other more creative ways to offer it. Put it inside a balloon and ask you loved one to blow it, put it inside of a cake and send it to her, buy her the puppy she wants and place the ring on its collar... the possibilities are endless.

If you are worried she won’t say yes, don’t be and most of all, don’t match the size of the ring with the size of your fears. She must be conquered by the gesture first and ring later.

Silver vs. Gold for Mother’s Gift

2011-10-31T06:24:00.000-07:00

Many adults find hard to get something special for their mom with the occasion of her birthday and in many cases a son or a daughter would find it difficult to figure out a perfect jewelry piece to give their mom on her anniversary.

The truth is, mothers are not exactly expecting something to take their breath away , but…if the budget allows such a gift, a beautiful jewel would certainly make an impression.

So…what kind of precious metal would fit a mother? Sons usually believe that if a jewel is not extremely expensive, it is far from being worthy of attention. Focusing on details and by details we understand a sparkling gemstone, a son will for sure choose gold to bedazzle a mother’s hand or neckline.

On the other hand, a girl will look at the opportunity of getting mom a cute piece of jewelry as the chance of reminding mom that she is a figure that inspired her in being a woman. Statistically, daughters tend to favor silver and beautiful details over intricate gold and precious gems design.

Could it be that women are fonder of essence rather than value, or simply men are more prone to show of when they want to impress mom?

What kind of earrings do you have in your jewelry box?

2011-10-22T10:12:00.000-07:00

Any girl has a lot of pairs of earrings inside her jewelry box but how many know which is the earring shape that it is actually an advantage. The right earrings can change an outfit completely and if you don’t want a pair for yourself you can always learn how to make the perfect gift choosing the right type of earrings.

Round faces

This type of face is complimented by long, thin earrings. Geometrical shapes can also help so square or rectangular earrings or any type of angles are perfect for the task. Stay away from small earrings for they will make your face look larger.

Oval faces

The lucky ladies with this type of complexion can pretty much wear anything. Short hair goes perfectly with small earrings and long earrings should be avoided for they will make your face look even longer.

Heart Shaped face

Chandelier earrings are perfect provided they are oval and tear shaped earrings are also a perfect choice. Any earrings with round smooth edges can become the perfect accessory.

Square face

Let the earrings dangle. They will make your face look longer . Make sure you have a medium size , are angled shaped but have smooth edges. Stay away from square earring because they will accentuate the jaw line even more.

What jewelry should you wear with your bridal gown?

2011-10-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

Now that you have selected your wedding dress and ordered it, it is time to start planning on how to accessorize it. The search for appropriate bridal jewelry can easily be as daunting as the search for your wedding gown was! The right jewelry is important to create the perfect look. Here are a few handy tips:

Choose jewelry to compliment the color of bridal gown. A white gown would love the company of pearl and platinum jewelry instead of gold jewelry. An ivory gown will look lovely with gold jewelry bringing out the creaminess of its color. A diamond white gown will look perfect with rose gold, pearl or silver jewelry.

The bridal jewelry will need to highlight t the neckline and the style of the wedding gown too. For a chic look, you could pair your strapless or scooped neck wedding gown with chandelier earrings and no necklace. The earrings could use colored stones like your birthstone or pick a color from the bridal bouquet. A retro bracelet with elegant diamond earrings would contrast a vintage gown beautifully. A Halter neck needs no necklaces but resplendent earrings will set it off. V-necks look good with simple chain pendants and chokers give them a superbly bold look. A backless gown can be highlighted with adjustable bridal lariats. Asymmetrical or one shoulder gowns need no necklaces only big earrings and a bracelet.

How expensive should be an expensive jewelry?

2011-08-26T04:42:00.000-07:00

Many people stay away from gold and silver jewelry on the account that it is extremely expensive and most likely they cannot afford it.

The price itself is not defined by the material but rather by a market eager to conquer the pockets of the unknowing buyer. Most likely you will not get the same price for a diamond ring if you buy it in Egypt rather than in US.

Laws apply to the jewelry industry and since there is a market of precious gemstones which because of its connection to the luxury world is prone to push forward high prices, the jewelry does not necessarily follow the quality – price rule.

There are Asian and African markets that sell gold and silver by kilogram. That gold and that silver is not less valuable that the ones sold by gram on the streets of Paris, however the price heavily differs.

Selling jewelry on the street or inside a main avenue shop will for sure add to the price of the jewelry for every commerce action must pay commerce taxes. Taxes also apply to the online jewelry shop but since they are smaller here the price of the jewelry is far lower.

The bottom line is: the truly valuable jewelry is born out of the need for beauty. Life can challenge art as the price coming with it is concerned, but it can also make art available when companies like Diamond Essence consider green rock to be used in making jewelry greener and more accessible to the general public.

Does high class jewelry get a discount?

2011-08-12T10:37:00.000-07:00

Of course it does. Fabulously designed pieces of gemstones are always charged at the price able to cover the manufacturing process, the delicate material used and of course the share of profit.

The jewelry industry is focusing on a large amount of details and when a piece of jewelry gets a discount is because that piece of jewelry is becoming more popular and not because that piece of jewelry doesn’t sell.

Important details are many times overlooked in the jewelry world. The way a client perceives a Facebook code for discount is far from the message that code is sending.

Diamond Essence created the Facebook code FBFB7 . Using it you can get a $10 discount for any order above $50.

Why did we create such a code? The answer is really simple J

So many people see our Facebook page and they asked us how come we do not offer any privilege to our fans.

So dedicated to all our current and future fans , we introduce the first of the Facebook discount codes we plan to use in order for the people liking our jewelry to feel special.

Apart from the obvious new marketing strategy, we ask our fans to keep in mind that our “ green rocks” jewelry line was born out of the need of a better looking world with no additional cost to its natural beauty or the wearers supplemental expense.

We may believe in the old fashioned sense of beauty but we also believe in the majestic gift of happiness all of us deserve.

Diamond Essence and custom made jewelry

2011-07-29T10:43:00.001-07:00

With so many trends populating the fashion and with so many ways of interpreting them, the custom made jewelry became the opportunity everybody dreamed of. Life and so many wonders it brings before a usual human being inspired us to create this opportunity for our customers.

Custom made jewelry is actually the perfect way for a bride and groom to have created the wedding rings they always dreamed about. The beauty of it resides in the amazing possibility to find a perfect design for you or simply modify a design you like so it will fit your idea of perfect jewelry.

For example Miss Sarah Madison wrote to us about her dream to offer her grandma a certain special but unique design of ruby pendant. She had a certain shape in mind and sent us a drawing of the pendant. With the help of our graphic designers the shape was modified so it would be able to incase a 3 Carat Princess cut Diamond Essence Ruby stone in a lace structure of white gold. Shaped like the star of David - Sarah is proud of her Jewish heritage – the pendant was created to fit the neckline of an 80 years old lady.

Perhaps the gesture itself was not something much for a regular person that often shops online but for Sarah was the opportunity to offer something truly unique to the woman who raised her.

Yes…life can be special when you bring a smile on the face of somebody you love.

Jewelry business and online interaction

2011-07-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

It goes without saying that the online world is the future of the jewelry market. So many people look for jewelry online and so far this powerful media tool is responsible for the image of a lot of jewelry shops.

At Diamond Essence we are aware of the potential of the great world wide web and here are the reasons why we chose to blog for the public and respond to our clients on Facebook and Twitter.

Spectacular jewelry is equal to nothing unless it carries a special message and if the coffee shops of the world have moved their conversations online, we thought of being trendy and do the same thing.

We support the concept of understanding jewelry as more than a visual concept. Focusing on details, interacting with the people fond of our work helped use understand why some jewels are more loved than others.

Katia Wassel for example wanted an engagement ring equally fantastic as the on of Kate Middleton . She requested it from us and we had the pleasure to offer it to her two weeks after the Kate and William’s engagement. The sapphire is truly fascinating and it is true that Katia’s groom was happy to make his loved one feel like a princess.

We liked that Katia mentioned us on her blog and we appreciate the feedback of our clients.

The bottom line is that we are on Facebook for you. We do our best to show you fascinating works of art and share with you our vision .

Beautiful jewelry indeed deserves fans that love it.

What is the best occasion to offer a bracelet as a gift?

2011-07-01T08:25:00.000-07:00

Bracelets are maybe the most versatile type of jewelry able to fit any age, any type of personality and

most of all any occasion in which you consider giving jewelry as a gift.

Bracelets are handy, practical…they can be offered on a large number of occasions and are easy to combine with any type of outfits.

Since women have always been fascinated by the circle shaped jewelry because it generally underlines the shape of the wrist making it look thinner and more graceful, receiving one as a gift is surely something

special.

Out of the many occasions in which a bracelet can be given as a gift, the graduation and anniversary stand out as importance.

For example you can always offer a tennis bracelet to a lovely young lady for her sweet sixteen party but keep in mind that this will be a treasured memory so be sure you offer the most suitable color and shape so it will be fondly remembered.

The anniversary gift is something special and if you love your significant other, you should not hesitate to buy her a beautiful bracelet. The gift is symbolic both as style and as significance, it can mean forever love but also steady circle like feelings and it can say a lot about the way you see your forever loved one.

A bracelet is a simple gift fitting for the rich and the poor but it is also a chance to see the beauty of the jewelry that can warm a heart regardless the occasion.

Green rock vs hunting for gold

2011-06-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

When people consider jewelry they consider precious gems and valuable metal. We forget that to obtain diamonds the Earth must be blown away and for the gold to be on our fingers mercury must poison the rivers of the world.

Take Peru and the damage to the Amazonian forest for example. With the price of Gold rising on the market the people are keen on exploiting the gold by cutting down secular trees and using mercury to wash the little shinny metal they can obtain out of mountains of clay. Is this politically correct? The answer is no.

What about “green jewelry”? If by green you understand amazingly crafted artwork then you should know that simulated diamonds are indeed green. Nevertheless beautiful and elegantly crafted, but also fascinating by the same glare mining diamonds have they are superior by morality. Gold vermeil, or jewelry gilded with gold is the less expansive but also greener way. If you like the idea of wearing something extremely beautiful but also politically correct you should consider wearing simulated diamonds.

This way your green heart will be indulged by the green rock you have near your skin. Be beautiful and let your dreams of living green run free. Life is beautiful and beauty and Earth should not be enemies.

Why pick a jewelry gift for your daughter’s graduation?

2011-06-03T05:40:00.000-07:00

Let’s look on it from a dad’s point of view.

Daughters are for dads some kind of a wonder. To look at a beautiful girl, step in from of a crowd and finishing high school or college is some kind of a wonder.
Dads seem to be extremely careful about their daughters and that particular moment in their lives when their girls taste the blaze of glory.

Celebrating the occasion with a gift is certainly a good ide

a but if that gift is a lovely piece of jewelry the whole occasion becomes the chance to make a memory.

A lovely pendant can become the way your daughter will remember the occasion and the fact that her father was there to share one of the best moments in her life.
What kind of jewelry is fit for the occasion? That is a very good question.

A pendant will be the well behaved choice. A pink Diamond Essence stone or a blue sapphire will give a certain vintage air to the gift.

On the other hand an eternity band in the favorite color of your girl will surely signify the bond you have with her.

Stud earring are perhaps the most inexpensive gift but if you pick this design you can be sure that those earring will be the most treasure ones in her jewelry box. Why? Because they are nice, trendy and the loveliest choice that a girl will treasure forever.

Stud earrings- the classical alternative

2011-05-19T06:17:00.001-07:00

Versatile , practical, the classic choice of any office working lady, the stud earrings are certainly the piece of jewelry any woman has in her jewelry box.

What makes them so popular? Well… the answer is rather simple and when you think of it also extremely logical.

A pair of studs is the choice so many women go for in case they want a piece of sparkling jewelry that won’t stand out but rather look elegant when combined with any type of outfit.

The stud earrings are the items able to dress up a jeans outfit. They are also the trendiest choice to go for no matter what other trends are circulating out there.

To put it more elegantly: The stud earrings are the little black dress of jewelry. Their versatility, their stylish notes of tamed sparkle combined with the most classical touch provided by the way the stone is cut are all responsible for making this particular jewel the most worn in the world.

Men see it as their very own chance to “shine” and stud earrings are also the favorites of the gentlemen.

How can a jewel design be the favorite of both sexes? That is very simple…because everything about that jewelry is meant to make people love it.

Simplicity, cosmopolite line, delicate touch of glitter and of course the chance to make any hairstyle stand out are all part of the features defining a lovely pair of earings.

Does jewelry have a personality of its own?

2011-05-06T05:41:00.000-07:00

The answer is yes.

Many professional jewelers are focusing their craft in taking the best out of diamonds and the way they manage the quality of the stones is directly responsible for the amazing act of greatness that a beautiful jewel represents.

The jewels do have the power to influence the mood of a person as if they would have the power to speak. Wearing diamonds makes you precious, wearing emeralds makes you feel young, wearing sapphires makes you feel mysterious.

Gold gives you a touch of royalty, silver caresses you with a spirit of freedom.

When Diamond Essence considered the option of offering a certain jewel design in both gold and silver the voice of the stones became louder.

Seeing elegant touches of metal incasing exquisitely cut stones makes people more enthusiastic about the entire nature of jewelry.

Delicate like a lovely bracelet, perfectly shinny like a pair of delicate earrings, daring like an outstanding ring saying all about the wearer’s personality, the gemstones speak of all the wonders covered by the human dream.

Looking at the world we can see with our eyes how it is perfectly mirrored in the very essence of the diamonds. The diamonds sparkle like the fresh spring, the rubies sound like the laughter, the opals shine like the yellow grain fields in the sky and the amethyst holds the dream softness of the violets.

The jewelry makes its personality speak with all its might into the most fascinating way – speaking to the people’s hearts.

Metrosexuality and men jewelry

2011-04-21T02:32:00.000-07:00

So many times along history the wealthy gentlemen of the world stepped forth in the public view wearing spectacular pieces of jewelry. Impressive pendants, beautiful gemstones, intricate details were all part of the royal house’s tradition presenting the success and noble birth as bearers of crafted jewels.

The more modern society denied the gentlemen the occasion of bedazzling themselves presenting as a target the classy-elegant, or rough-manly guy wearing no jewelry other than maybe ( girls can dream) his wedding ring.

The latest years, metro sexuality became something very common. A groomed, stylish, trendy and fashionable gentleman with a bit more style that the average world might become the target for the term of metrosexual.

The whole concept was not about men getting in touch with their feminine side but rather the occasion of experiencing the feeling of being in trend but also daring to add a drop of glamour to their masculinity.

The male nature can be emphasized with a perfectly cut ring or a pair of elegant cufflinks can make a difference for a business outfit will a stud earring can give an adventurous note to any handsome fellow. The bottom line is that the gorgeous guys of the world can wear the gorgeous men jewelry not being afraid for they male signature.

Metrosexuality is not something to be afraid of. Look at David Beckham and his high rated glam.

The green rocks are not fake diamonds

2011-04-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

Why do we linger around treasured memories when our society it’s encouraging us to love the land we live on? How do these memories relate with the current trends and how do we define the fashion in the terms in which it agrees with the truly beautiful concept of green?

The most elegant designs and beautiful jewelry encourage us to dream of a more beautiful, safer and everlasting world and since that dream world needs its champions, Diamond Essence decided to become one by promoting simulated diamonds.

How are simulated diamonds green diamonds?

The concept is very simple. It may not be such a thing as sustainable mining but the world laboratories made possible the dream of obtaining clear, flawless gemstones out of the same carbon which is able to create diamonds after a sleep of millenniums.

One can say that the simulated diamonds are fakes. We do not agree.

These green rocks are simply younger stones, precious by the essence, valuable because of their green footprint and also exceptionally beautiful because of the craft that makes them into more affordable beautiful jewelry created with far less resources.

If the most treasured resources used to create them is the human creativity , you can guess that the beauty of the green rocks borrows some if not all the daring spark of the true jewelry craft.

The question whether or not jewelry makes an outfit

2010-10-09T02:11:00.000-07:00

The right type of jewelry can indeed change the whole perspective on how an outfit is worn.

The fashion requires amazing changes and eventually it can challenge the way a piece of jewelry is presented. Also the changing nature of fashion can most certainly alter the way jewelry is gazed upon.

For example 2010 was a huge comeback for colorful gemstones since both the spring and the fall trends allowed spectacular jewelry to compliment the designs.

With the Hollywood trend promoting the vampire trend and look , the silver jewelry got the most surprising amount of attention so there is no wonder that we see silver worn in the most spectacular combinations.

The trend calls for wearing several bracelets on the same hand and also spectacular rings you can show off when looking for a bold attitude.

The main point is that today’s trends allow you to focus on creating the best designs in the most spectacular occasions using the natural beauty of precious metal and the spectacular nature of the colorful gem stones.

Simulated diamonds: the perfect option

2010-09-30T22:46:00.000-07:00

Diamonds have an elegance of their own and add a lot of glamour to a person’s appearance, but unfortunately not all of us can afford to be loaded with them. Many of us have that one delectable piece that we keep for special occasions. But what if someone told you that you could have as many as you wish and use different pieces of diamond jewelry every day? I bet you would think that person is off his rocker! Well, this is quite possible with simulated diamonds.

Simulated diamonds are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can be designed into beautiful pieces of jewelry. Simulated diamond rings, earrings, neckpieces, pendants, bracelets and even anklets are now readily available. You can easily browse online to take a look at the multiple options available to you and choose from the multitude of designs in the offer. If you don’t find what you are looking for you can even design your own jewelry and order it online.

These simulated design jewelry pieces look as pretty as the mining diamonds. They have the same brilliance and are difficult to tell apart from the real ones. So they give you the option of owning plenty of pieces at affordable prices. So go ahead and be the princess you have always wanted to be.

The artificial diamonds declaration of peace

2010-09-24T06:47:00.000-07:00

We certainly live in a controversial world. The cult of mining diamonds is surely a trend and so is the idea of the better world without interfering in the well being of the environment.

The fashion and style encourage the sparkling jewels and simulated diamond are here at their dispositions to make the fashion world sparkle.

The trend calls for affordable jewelry and simulated diamonds can offer exactly that. The way they are present in the most spectacular types of jewelry complimenting the precious metal with their never paling beauty is surely spectacular and unique.

The simulated diamonds can simply be the best feature in an outfit. Delicate yet spectacular, the diamonds are suitable for any outfit color and can add a note of originality to any outfit.

We surely are aware that they are not the equal to the mining ones as market value, but they are the equal as beauty.

When was the last time somebody asked you how much was your necklace?

Most likely…never. People admire beauty and true craftsmanship. The best way to see simulated diamonds is …being worn by somebody. Only the way they sarkle on the human body can make them show their true value and make the best of their nature and beauty.

The right jewels for a casual and official party

2010-09-16T22:05:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for a party entitles choosing the right dress and the right accessories to go with it. The dress you choose would depend on whether you are attending an official party or a casual one.

The accessories fill follow suit. Jewelry is no doubt an important part of your attire. The one thing you can never go wrong with is diamonds.

There is no need to panic as you can now choose from exquisite simulated diamond jewelry which gives the real thing a run for its value.

These artificial gemstones are very easy on the pocket too. Choose from delicate designs to make your appearance at an official do. Simulated diamond studs or delicate drops look very elegant.

Depending on the neckline you can choose from pendants or delicate necklaces. You may even try a delicate ankle piece to add that sexy touch to your little black dress.

For a more casual appearance you can pick up some funky pieces that have been designed boldly. You can pick up chandelier earrings, which thanks to the artificial gemstones will cost you a fraction of the real thing and yet look as pretty if not prettier than mining diamonds.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friends even more now that you can afford the simulated ones.

The trend that swept over jewelry world

2010-09-11T09:39:00.001-07:00

During the 30’s the jewels received a spectacular turn towards straight and geometrical shapes and the almost exclusive use of diamonds as a decorating precious stones . While the years passed over this tendency the 40’s brought the exotic Indian and oriental tendencies and the

jewels had a strictly decorative value, daring combinations, romantic and creative look.

With the 60’s the jewel design began to introduce spectacular combinations and simulated diamonds stepped into the scene and the colorful artificial gems certainly turned the jewelry business into and immense rainbow with spectacular designs.

The history of jewels confirms that the value and preciousness are the concepts that define the life of the jewels making them special especially by the unique way they can define beauty and value.

Still the value has more to do with the art and spectacular interpretation of these jewels and when you look a little bit closer the jewels can be extremely beautiful and valuable not being extremely pricy in the same time.

How did simulated diamonds became popular?

2010-09-01T22:26:00.001-07:00

No one can doubt about the sparkling elegance diamonds add to jewelries. Diamonds are the most sought-after precious gemstones that captivate everyone with its luminance. At any occasion - wedding, party or ceremony, diamonds bring their beauty in it. Everybody loves to possess diamonds. The cost factor has been the only hindrance, which now has been taken care of by the arrival of simulated diamonds.

Simulated diamonds are man-made and look exactly like the natural diamond but as a plus they come with the advantage of a more affordable price. They are catching-up fast and have surged in popularity because of the enhancing look they offer to jewelry. Simulated diamonds come in different sizes, with beautiful cuts and eye-catching colors. Also, the brightness and durability of these simulated diamonds equals the one of the natural ones.

Currently, Cubic Zirconia is the most popular simulated diamond and is already making a huge wave in the jewelry making industry. The best part about them is that they can be ‘created’ in the color you want. Cubic Zirconia is available in pink, red, purple and green colors. This is definitely a plus given the fact that colored natural diamonds are very rare and very fragile as chemical composition. With such a great package of good look, durability, brightness and affordability, there is no stopping for this wonder gem.

Why a ring, why a necklace, why a bracelet

2010-08-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

Why would we want a necklace?

Simply because it has the ability of making us look elegant. The way it sparkles, the way it shines and most of all the way it says that every woman is unique makes it the best dream anybody could have. A necklace is the symphony of senses, the smile of a cleavage, the sweet seduction of an underlined neckline, a compliment to a beautiful skin.

Why would we want a ring?

A ring is a statement of style. The fingers have their own way of showing things that matter. An impressive ring can say a lot of things about the attitude of a woman. It can also draw attention to her gesture but we must never forget that a ring can say how much is a woman loved.

Why would we want a pair of earrings?

What is more beautiful than a pair of sensitive earlobes delicately sparkling with an amazing pair of earrings? The way they are able to make a hairstyle look out of the ordinary, the way they make the eyes shine and of course the special meaning they can have makes them a true state of the art marvel of jewelry.

The girl and the jewelry box

2010-08-18T07:07:00.000-07:00

When we are young and we look in mirror to see a pretty face we all dream of being young princesses with a jewelry chest from which beautiful rings, sparkling bracelets , chandelier earrings and a beautiful tiara will not miss.

As we grow up the princess dreams turns into the dream of being a bride with a spectacular engagement ring on her finger, smiling with joy while looking at a ring she will never want to take off.

The years going by we become beautiful women in love with the idea of sparkling jewelry ready to be happy when with the occasion of an anniversary we receive a string of pearls reminding us how very special we are our passion for jewelry is once more awaken.

The many occasions in which we are celebrating something the presence of a piece of jewelry is surely something out of the ordinary …something generating wonderful memories and also something ready to increase our natural beauty.

When we become grandmothers our treasure chest is filled with beautiful jewels exactly as we dreamed as a child.

The joy of passing them on to somebody else is one and the same with the joy you felt receiving them.

Jewels and why do we like them

2010-08-12T03:45:00.000-07:00

Passing by a group of young pretty women looking in the mirror of a cool jewelry shop you cannot help but ask yourself which one do they like.

The moment, somebody stands up with wonder before a window shop filled with jewelry art their minds get set on a specific something no matter if they plan to actually buy the thing or not.
Jewels have their own way of seduction and most of all their own way of meeting and completing somebody’s personality.

If a shop window will attract looks a museum display containing the most precious jewels of the world will sure be a hit in box office.

Why this fascination for jewelry? In spite of whatever history has stated is not exactly accurate to say that the people’s craze for jewels is strictly based on the need to treasure valuable things.

Then, what is that certain something that drives people to look for the amazing shinning pieces of art?

The answer lies in the joy the jewels bring and also in the way a smile is brought up on the face of somebody receiving a precious shinny gift. The treasure inside that gift is more like a way of saying more than words can say and far more than how dream can express feeling.

The truth about diamonds

2010-08-06T01:05:00.000-07:00

When the diamonds were first considered a treasure, so many wars were fought over them and those wars crushed so many spirits in their quest for beauty.

Do you remember the 1001 Nights tales that described the Ali Baba cave filled with gemstones and jewels and the fascination of Sinbad when he met the endless riches of his quest.

People dreamed about diamonds because they saw value and esteemed grace but also the amazing way of conquering a type of beauty completely unfamiliar to the human race – the cold and clear crystal.

The value of gemstones became over the years one and the same with the value of jewel they bedazzled but one on top of the other the perfect way of adding value to an estate.

The main problem remains that somehow on the way the beauty of the precious crystals was lost in mercantilism and the amazing way they beautify a woman became just an accessory of value.

When simulated diamonds entered the market , the world was so quick in judging the complex lab procedure that converted carbon into diamonds that simply forgot how majestic the chemical process behind the mining diamonds really is.

Being able to replicate the same chemical process is not an act of forgery but more likely an act of wonderful science able to bring closer the amazing beauty of jewelry for those not so privileged by the acts of faith.

The fascination of a new jewelry

2010-07-30T08:39:00.000-07:00

What makes people buy jewelry. One would say the need to invest but not necessarily the need to treasure, others would call it passion for the sparkle while most would simply call it desire for beauty.

Behind all these , the passion for jewelry is most likely the passion for beauty. People tend to treasure anything beautiful. A piece of jewelry however random will catch the eye of a large number of people , while a precious gem behind and armed glass will tempt even more to go watch it.

We buy jewelry because they resemble ourselves and our passion for inherent beauty . We see in jewelry our passion for loving true and living large, we like the impression we give when we wear them , they make us feel unique.

A person can be fond of a special piece of jewelry even if he or she dreads the rest. If this jewelry , the one that he or she treasures, is somehow carrying a certain signification, than do not be surprise that that piece of jewelry will forever be with this person.

The legendary ruby

2010-07-23T05:58:00.000-07:00

When the ruby was first discovered an in-imaginable number of people considered it the stone of sacrifice. Still in the ancient times this sparkling red like fire precious gem was proudly wore only by those of royal blood and their magicians, being considered a too powerful gem to be part of the jewelry of the lesser nobility.

There are stories telling about ancient dungeons where precious gems were hidden being guarded by huge or poisonous snakes ready to keep safe the treasure from wicked thieves.

In many fairytales the ruby stone is considered the stone of the nobility, able to carry unknown mysterious energies and extreme beauty and joy.

The jewelry designed around a ruby is the proof of the perfection, the delicate way of the jeweler to say that everything around it is meant to make that stone even prettier.

The rubies look like they have a life of their own. They own a seductive way of telling that nothing is important when you wear them, that life is amazing and delicate and that the beautiful way they compliment a body feature is part of their inexorable charm and delicacy,

Why do women insist on a specific wedding ring

2010-07-15T01:34:00.000-07:00

Never question why do girls insist on dreaming of a specific wedding ring.
Women are a lot like diamonds and by that we do not men cold or hard, but sparkling , beautiful and enduring.
This being said it is only logical that they should be fascinated about the beauty of the stone they resemble so well.

Yes, the diamonds are precious. Yes, the diamonds are shinny. Yes , the diamonds and spectacular and majestic but also extremely fascinating.

Why do girls get so hung up on the wedding ring part? The explanation is so logical that only a woman would clearly see it as natural.

The woman get obsessed , feel they are seduced and listen to the song the diamond sings because they hear their own voice inside the way it shines.

The wedding ring is in its essence the woman’s way to say “I am taken and the rock on my finger is nothing but a delightful touch of my statement of loved and in love”

Women see in this ring the perfection of feeling the ideal of love the true memory or affection , the right to be admired and possessed the way they are possessing this perfect piece of jewelry.

A kiss on the chick…

2010-07-07T06:07:00.001-07:00

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friends”. This song was so popular especially because it was sung by the most popular diva of all times, Marilyn Monroe.

The diamond glitter was somehow the most fascinating thing in the world of jewelry and if a long time ago these rocks were completely fascinating because of their value on the market.

When simulated diamonds entered the scene all world acted extremely judgmental saying there are not valuable enough or that simply their creation is nothing but a strange string of events meant to discredit the true value of jewelry.

Well they could not be more wrong.
Simulated diamonds have the right look and the right touch to be extremely expressive in jewelry. Simulated diamonds have the ability to be perfect in an imperfect world where a single wrong touch could shatter a perfect precious gem and ruin its value and beauty.

Simulated diamonds are the right way to bedazzle a hand, to underline a beautiful neckline or to create a spectacular compliment to a lady.

They are this way because they beautiful but affordable, uniquely beautiful and extremely elegant.

They are no less than their mining brothers as beauty is concerned and surely they can compete with each of them when a jewel design comes in question.

Onyx and the mystery behind it

2010-06-30T07:12:00.000-07:00

Many people see black as the sign of negativism or dark forces. Still in jewelry the most elegant jewels wear something black or a black detail that is able to underline the uniqueness of the design. Perfectly precious , the onyx stones are exclusively able to add to a piece of jewelry the special detail and mysterious touch that can make it stand out in a window shop filled with spectacular jewels.

Onyx and gold are two textures that complete one another. Both outstanding, both delicate but harboring an exclusive power, the visual nature of onyx and gold jewels is able do deliver a sense of confidence and an air of wisdom to anybody who wears them.

Onyx has a certain distinction, an air of superior touch, a certain sense of style, more than the simple air of an ordinary jewelry and something of a rare breed.

It is actually the message the onyx stone sends that makes the jewels holding it special. The black stone represents magic, vision, a contemplative state of mind and a mystic sensuality.

Onyx is the stone all about seeing beyond the reality and into the significant details of the soul.

The ruby red and the delicious way to wear it in jewelry

2010-06-23T04:03:00.000-07:00

Red is the color of passion and truly who ever says that the sight of the color makes the blood rush through your veins is perfectly right.
The rubies have been present in the world’s history of jewelry from the oldest times and ruby jewelry was part of magical rituals in the age of antiquity.

The blood red stone presented a fascination for humanity especially because it came along with a representation of passion, power and attitude.

This is why nowadays the ruby jewelry is the prerogative of the ones able to make a stand when they make an appearance. There is no wonder why every time a woman wears rubies all eyes are focused on her.

The fabulous Diamond essence ruby jewelry is created for those people that see in jewelry the chance to sparkle in front of the world.

The valuable craft creates a different nuance for any piece of amazing jewel and gives the rubies the chance to make the most of their fire red beauty.

Of course there are many ways to wear a ruby stone jewel but the main part is that it can be glamorous and show you are a confident person no matter where you wear it.

So dare and wear rubies!!!

What to look for in a jewel?

2010-06-16T03:19:00.000-07:00

When impressive jewelry designs tend to become extremely popular , people lose focus on what exactly is the meaning of a piece of jewelry.

The message and the bearer of it is mostly defined by the detail of the jewelry piece.

For example when admiring a ring, the viewer will have three major points on which to focus: the style, the size and the association.

The style of a ring is mostly defined by the age group it addresses and the type of personality will buy it.
This is how the simple lines, decisive stone cuts and elegance are the features that are bestselling an item.

The size in jewelry indeed matters. The larger the ring the more outstanding it will look. Unfortunately if the size is not appreciated correctly the ring can cause quite a damage to the entire outfit focusing all the attention on it instead of the person who wears it.

Association is something very sensitive as jewelry is concerned. This means that the beauty of a stone must be put in value by the attitude and a simple ring can look amazing if you fit it to the occasion it is worn at.

A ring with a personality

2010-06-09T03:17:00.000-07:00

When girls dream of their engagement ring they try at their best to focus on the specific pattern, trend or design that will convince their loved one to buy them the exact ring of their dream.

Spectacular and exclusively unique the engagement ring is something often discussed from the perspective of value.

A curious thing is that in spite of the many stories we like to tell or hear about proposals the ring is always in the center of attention. Did you ever notice that in 90% of the romantic movies when he proposes to her, the sparkling piece of jewelry is hidden in a box and when it comes out it wows the future bride being the exact wedding ring she dreamed of?

What are the odds of that? Well…the real life would say …none.

Still …a smart and modern future bride is for sure focused on the model but also on the budget of her groom and of course, no matter how much she would want an expensive stone , the heart of the loved one would be more important for sure.

Here is when the simulated diamonds come to the rescue. Indeed they are not as expensive as the mining rocks are, but they are “green”, eco-friendly, extremely beautiful and reasonably prices and even more , you can pick any size you like and any design you dream of.

All the above certainly changes the perspective of the engagement ring hunt.

The message behind the precious stones color

2010-06-03T00:13:00.000-07:00

People may ask themselves many times how a special precious stone fits a special character or psychological disposition.

Many times when a person remains still or breathless in front of the jewelry shop window and gets obsessed about a special blue, green, mauve or red stone that obsession is directly linked to the inexplicable connection the gems have on the human psychic.

The passionate people are fascinated by diamonds and as surprising as it may seem, rubies attract the healthy, robust and determined people.

Sapphires are the stones that connect to the live imagination. People who are attracted by sapphires are those who are connected to the dream world and very much in touch with their imagination.

Those people who are fond of amethyst take the challenge were easily. The purple stone is the one connected to the adventure part of the human self because it carries the same driving energy.

The black stones such as onyx are the one appealing to the magical part of us. If you wear onyx doesn’t not mean you are Emo or Goth, but that the magical nature of you is completely in touch to your physical being.

Artificial gemstones and the way we judge them

2010-05-26T02:12:00.000-07:00

We often question ourselves when looking at a beautiful piece of jewelry why are not fortunate enough to afford buying it?

Since the society is pretty much judging us first based on our appearance and only later based on what hides underneath it, the jewelry was considered a sign of wealth and well being and we were encouraged to believe that only the wealthy are capable to afford the pleasure of wearing it.

The professional jewelry using artificial gemstones is the jewelry created to match the need for beauty all people have. The beauty of the artificial diamonds is equal to the one of the mining diamonds as there are separated only by price.

The society has looked on the artificial gems with distain and judged them based on price but here comes a true notion only very few jewelry artists understand.

If beauty countable in cash?
We all like to think and praise ourselves as being above these notions. We are ready to experience our elevated education and appreciate beauty but when it comes to put a price tag on it we consider truly beautiful those thinks that leave a whole in our pockets.

Well…This will not be done by artificial gemstones. Keep in mind that if gold and silver are not afraid to embrace them neither will you to wear them.

The purpose of jewelry creation

2010-05-19T06:29:00.000-07:00

People see the beauty of jewelry like something cute and tangible that gets them closer to that verge of existence that allows them to create a wonderful peace of heaven for the one wearing them.

The craft by itself originated in art and due to the large multitude of trends and visions it has become a bit more than the every day trend that influences the other markets.

Selling jewelry also became a sign of distinction , a way to see, feel and develop that special something that defines a market oriented only to create dreams and elegance.

People generally consider that creating jewelry is directly linked to the imagination so it begins and it ends with it.

The jewelry is still that something that retains the miracle, the creative touch the visionary concept able to discover the first sign of beauty , the first ray of sunshine the first vision of light.

A dreamer sees in jewelry the image of his dreams, a lover – the sparkle of his passion, a mother – the joy of her maternity, a young girl – the gift of her young years.

A jewel offers perfection by definition.

The dress has to receive the jewelry compliment

2010-05-12T06:05:00.000-07:00

When a prom dress is waiting in the store window to be tried on and bought by a pretty girl, you can be sure it is waiting for the perfect jewelry, too.

When a dress is ready to be worn by an Oscar winner, the earrings that will make it sparkle will hold their breath to be reunited with it.

A wedding gown , with a veil and a crown ready to beautify a blushing bride needs that something blue able to turn it into a traditional piece of clothing. So why not make that something blue, a blue pendant or a sapphire pair of earrings.

The cocktail garden party dress you are looking to buy for that unique six sixteen party is something truly perfect for the wonderful bracelet ready to accompany it and make you look like a sweet sixteen princess.

The jewelry is something that is meant to be worn fulfilling the main purpose of making an outfit feel and look complete.

The idea behind the beautiful dress is simply the same idea behind a beautiful piece of jewelry.

And they both desire to make you look amazing.

The pendant and the vision

2010-05-06T05:04:00.000-07:00

If pendants were easy to make than everybody would design a pendant. In the common thought a piece of precious gem and the way it is enclosed in a cage of precious metal is something very easy to make.
Well…as surprising as it may seem, it is not exactly so, especially since pendants have a special sensibility as the stone is concerned.

A gemstone is carefully cut and gently treated before going into a pendant. The jeweler has to make sure it does not harm the beauty of the stone when placing it in the metal claws and also he must create the perfect fit for the stone’s size.

A pendant must be balanced so the weight of the stone will not overcome the metal structure. Still a small stone should not be placed inside a complex design made of precious metal because the beauty of the stone would fade and seem insignificant.

The pendant is the image of balance, a ritual of rules that can make a neckline look seductive.

So next time you look at a pendant consider that behind that beauty there is a bright message saying it is perfectly for you.

WHY ARE WOMEN FASCINATED OF A CERTAIN TYPE OF JEWELRY?

2010-04-28T03:51:00.001-07:00

Just like clothes, jewelry is a woman’s right to handle and choose. Although jewelry type and shape can change according to the hour, style, social status and economical status, nearly all women tend to buy the same kind of jewelry.
A white or black dress is complemented with a pearl necklace, whereas a luxurious purple one can look very good with a diamond set. Even the synthetic (artificial) diamond or pearl jewelry is preferred by most of the women. So the ultimate question will be ‘why?’.

Why do women tend to buy some jewelry types more? The answer lies within the marketing strategies of those jewelry types and the way they are presented in the fashion lines. Thinking about the marketing strategies, for centuries, different women sang the same old song: diamonds are a girl’s best friend. No song ever written to ruby or other gem stones.

Diamonds, which are crystal colored, are fitting for every color and every type of clothing. Their colorless but bright shape can be used over a simple and/or an elegant dress/suite. The pearl, just like the diamond, has its way of fitting approximately every kind of clothing.
Secondly, both diamond and pearls are easy to find. Other gem stones are rare; therefore their prices are definitely higher. Artificial pearls and diamonds, compared to others are easier to find and useful to combine with proper clothing.

The perfect quest for the perfect jewelry

2010-04-21T01:29:00.000-07:00

People often ask what exactly is that certain thing they would like to express through jewelry.
Is it jewelry a way of getting attention or is it actually something more?
The main point of this question would be people choose to have jewels because they are fond of beautiful things.

The most accurate interpretation would be that the attention a jewel receives from the people looking at it is automatically transferred on the person wearing it.

A delicate but outstandingly crafted piece of jewelry will for sure emphasize a piece o clothing or bring attention to a beautiful cleavage.

Still, how should somebody pick jewelry to serve a certain purpose?

The best way of designing a certain way to wear a jewel has to be focused on the main purpose. This can be making a hand look beautiful, underlining the elegance of a wrist, drawing attention to a beautiful neckline or compliment a pair of beautiful eyes.

You should keep in mind that colored gemstones must fit the color of the outfit and that a contrasting tone of a gemstone can be for sure exactly the touch an outfit needs.

So dare and wear colors. Let them shine on your body and in your hair. Let them be the IT factor for your outfit and you will not be sorry.

Why simulated diamonds?

2010-04-14T05:33:00.001-07:00

The jewelry industry was born of the human need to treasure something. The green way of life seems to nurture the ecological trends even in jewelry and simulated diamonds are quite the good idea.

We as a society are primal consumers and the perfection of finding the right means to consume less can only benefit our way into the wonders of the world.

As human beings we are creature of beauty and we like everything that captures our attention. The way we see, hear and listen to things can influence our perception and that is why we cannot expect to become less than we are supposed to be.

When life puts between us a majestic piece of jewelry we ultimately associate it the cost and the expense but we fail to see that the beauty and valuable craft are not always pricy and neither is the chance of owing something truly amazing and conquering for the soul.

This is what Diamond essence creates out of simulated diamonds: the opportunity of seeing beyond the impossible odds of just associating the jewelry with expense. We make the jewelry valuable but still accessible to the ones passionate about beauty.

Stud earrings and the meaning they carry

2010-04-07T03:38:00.001-07:00

Stud earrings were created to become the most practical piece of jewelry.
Usually when somebody chooses a pair of studs they would be for sure the image of the person ready to wear them.

Stud earrings are mostly fitting for casual outfits, but also for elegant classic tailored designs.

They are discrete, elegant, simple and yet elaborate…they are perfect to be taken out and look wonderful with a short hairstyle or an elegant hairdo.
The stud earrings are most of the times built around a piece of precious gem elegantly cut in a large variety of forms.

The design is most of the time developed around the shape of the gemstone and elaborates into a piece of elegant jewel, able to be set on the ear lobe so the shape would complement the oval of the face and draw attention over the face makeup.

This is why it is good to know that a pair of diamond stud earrings would go wonderfully with smokey eyes and red lips while, sapphire and ruby studs would compliment a nude make up and give a sparkling look to the hairstyle you are wearing.

All in all the studs are practical elegant and cool to wear.

The charm and functionality of the loose stones

2010-03-31T00:00:00.000-07:00

The simulated diamonds are requiring a huge amount of attention from the very moment they are created to the moment they are delightfully connected with the world of creative jewelry.

We all know the diamonds are hard to cut, sensitive to any wrong move, and of course terribly hard to manage when something wrong happens to them.

The beauty of simulated diamonds is that they retain all the beauty of mining diamonds but not their limitations.

The loose stones can be cut in a multitude of shapes and all the shapes can bear the amazing cut complimenting the size and the elegance of a perfect precious gem.

The lines of the loose stones are created to focus on the most elegant possibility of capturing their beauty inside a piece of jewelry.

The life builds amazing designs and also connects with seeing everything moving. This is the example the simulated diamonds follow.

Diamond Essence recognized the potential of simulated diamonds and sees the beauty inside of them like something real, perfectly designed to fit any possible taste and in the same time carrying all the elements that make a perfect piece of jewelry.

The loose stones can be ventured and added to any spectacular design and their beauty can be created so it will shine because of the elegant cut they are complimented with.

The girls dream of a diamond ring

2010-03-24T02:58:00.000-07:00

The eternal question that crosses men’s mind is why so women get so hung up on the idea of getting a ring on their finger.

The explanation is easier and more available than any man would possibly imagine.
If diamond rings are a symbol of wealth, showing of one to all her girlfriends make a woman proud to show off the extent of grand gesture her beloved was able to pull from his hat .

The satisfaction is that the diamond ring changes her status, gives her a different type of value, makes her look like she owns the heart of somebody.

The diamond ring obsession is directly linked to the feelings of the woman. She feels she belongs to somebody else and that rings is put on her finger for the world to see she is of the market.

The diamond ring makes her feel loved, beautiful, powerful and unique. It gives her the energy to feel that the men that gave it to her has put in it all his love and all his passion.

The diamond ring makes her feel immortal.

The tradition of jewelry using artificial gemstones

2010-03-16T04:13:00.000-07:00

Precious metal by definition is slowly becoming a part of everyday life for any person that has a practical sense of value and believes in the tradition that the jewels never actually lose their value, prefers to invest in a beautiful piece of artwork and treasure or wear it with pride.

When artificial gemstones came into picture, putting them into a cage of precious metal became part of a challenge able to bring in one piece the tradition of valuable investment and the accessibility of a treasured art able to combine the perfection of stones and the shining of the vermeil gold, sterling silver and silvery platinum.

Apart from creating more than a vision , the artificial stone jewelry has succeeded in making the perfect world of jewelry accessible to everybody who likes to see beauty at first hand.

Diamond tale with a bit of glitter

2010-03-09T22:51:00.000-08:00

Creating a piece of jewelry connects the art and the craft in an amazing way taking from the mind of the designer the power to sparkle and draw the attention of the human eyes.
What can be the designer consider when choosing a diamond or the other.

Connected with the beauty of reflection the diamonds are able to look into a person’s heart and discover the most secret desires. They are able to find the right choice of words the right connection with the important stuff people regard associated with gemstones…that certain fascination able to see the light inside a shinning diamond stone as being more than just a sparkling piece of jewelry.

The beauty of the gemstone is connected with the joy of discovering something real inside its glitter, the comfort of owning a piece of beauty and by it being close to heaven.

The many faces of a diamond cut to make it look amazing enclosed in precious metal are able to capture that heavenly light and make life mirror into it with exactly as many faces.

Emeralds - the tears of spring crying for love

2010-03-04T04:57:00.000-08:00

When God created emeralds he for sure had in mind a certain indescribable beauty that only the eyes of a forest fairy could replicate in a dream world where fairies actually live.The perfection of a green gemstone can only receive he most accurate pledge of loyalty from anyone who desires beauty close to his or her heart.

The emerald are perfection inside a cage of gilded metal creating in combination with gold a certain something able to make the eyes of a woman sparkle or her hand seem like wearing a remarkable tear cried by a spirit of the forest.

The emerald is that crystalline sparkle that says spring is here, rejoice and smile , treasure the beauty of life and connect with the wonder of spirit.
Smile to the sky and simply be yourself.

Fashion jewelry can be the right answer for your trendy self

2010-02-24T23:08:00.000-08:00

Fashion jewelry is something all trends are eager to modify and all trends come around to transform the regular into spectacular.
The point is that fashion jewelry comes as a compliment of the fashion trends underlining that certain “IT” an outfit has, turning a regular dress into a spectacular piece of clothing and an ordinary silk blouse into an outstanding presence.

Fashion jewelry is usually as expensive as the traditional precious metal jewelry is but in the mean time , it can become a cool way to accessorize without a considerable amount of money spent.

Talking about the artificial stones we regularly see in the fashion jewelry , we have to notice that they are as beautiful as the natural mining gems.

Could it be the design which creates that certain “IT” responsible for the powerful impression a piece of fashion jewelry leaves on the audience?

Of course there is…a precise emotion in every piece of jewelry defining the stone, the metal and the craft and turning them into the best image of true art. But fashion jewelry has something more: the spark of extraordinary trends able to define the meaning and create a memorable sensation that cannot be easily explained.

Necklines and pendants

2010-02-12T04:33:00.001-08:00

The first and very important when you combine neckline and pendant is the metal. Gold and silver are always a good combination with diamonds, but never mix the silver choker with a gold pendant, or vice versa, unless they are from white gold. Generally platinum is always a good solution for gold necklaces.

There is a special category of necklaces that most women prefer -a V-neck, especially suitable for more sophisticated events. Most appropriate in this case are pearl or solitaire pendants.

Longer necklines, which are about 30-45 inches go perfect with plunging necklines, but be aware that you don't have to choose pendants, which ends where the V-neck starts. If you want to be remembered with your good choice of jewelry always combine square-neck top with a pendant that comes on a long chain.

For your casual look, especially when u choose an open-collar blouse always go for round shape jewels or at least those who have thicker pendants. Silver is one of the options for neckline, which is not so open and it is often used for business suit. In this case your necklines must be more closed and the choker more delicate. Crystal pendant on off-the-shoulder necklines is one of the finest combinations.

In case you choose to wear turtle-neck sweater you must be aware, that it goes perfectly with a long chain of colored beads. Precious stones aren't for this type of necklines, but you can always use them with the V-neck for more official look.

There is also and very specific pendants which must be chosen, when it comes to crewneck tops-this are always good to wear with gemstone pendants. If you choose to wear off-the-shoulder necklines, chose pendants which stay maximal close to the neck. Very stylish and glamour is also wearing gem choker on satin pendants for this type of necklines.

A drop of blood into the soul of the Earth

2010-02-10T03:52:00.000-08:00

Red is the color of love, passion and joy. When a man or a woman wears red, all the eyes can turn to the color because it is also the color of attraction. Not all of red accessories or clothes attract from people, however, there is a jewelry type that always draws attention and interest. It is actually a red rock, made from corundum family which is a form of alumina. The rock is called: ruby.

Tell a woman ‘ruby’ during any conversation related or unrelated. She will begin immediately interested while imagining it with a big smile. The ‘pigeon’s blood’ color of red gives its beauty. Although corundum’s color may vary according to the geographical place where the ruby has rested for some time, it can be also transparent.

Perhaps the most attractive thing about ruby is that is ia some kind of a crystal whick reflects the light. The rock is so hard (9 on the Mohs scale) that it forms a star shape with six rays when the light is reflected.

The outstanding brilliance, enough hardness and passionate color make the ruby one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It is also rare to find a star-shaped ruby which captivates light effects and charms royal families and luxurious women from all around the world to use them as jewelry or ornament. The silky shine of the ruby is first seen in a town of Mong Hsu which is located in the Norst-East of Myanmar.

Thus, the jewelry factories and people who work trading them first have to thank those villagers in Mong Hsu to introduce this passionate stone to the world.

Is the jewelry a piece of tangible heaven

2010-02-03T03:51:00.000-08:00

The human beings discovered several years ago the opportunity of looking at science for valuable answers concerning the evolution of jewelry business. The truth beyond the action is the need of expending the choice to a larger segment of population because the lack of finance does not limit the extent of dreams.

The simulated diamonds were engineered and perfected over the years from the stage of carbon to the stage of binding inside a core of precious metal. The procedure was in the begging reduced to polishing and cutting. Interfered with the design issues the problem of associating them with precious metal became a controversy that not many jewelers were ready to vote for. During the 30 years of art involving artificial diamonds, the business approached many strategies in introducing them to the general public.

The truth behind the image of a perfect jewelry is actually its unique approach in pleasing somebody’s mind, spirit and artistic sense.

The jewel can become a reaction to the beauty of the world, a replication of a dream; a way is saying a lot of things without using words.

A piece of tangible heaven can become the reflection of a star on someone’s finger, elegant, light and accurate as revealing as a true declaration of love.

Artificial diamonds make perfect jewels

2010-01-26T02:00:00.000-08:00

Have you been out shopping for diamonds lately? If you have then you must know that the prices are exorbitant. You must also know that there are plenty of artificial diamonds out there too. The good quality artificial diamonds do not look any different from a real diamond and sometimes even look better. If you are not a jeweler you would not be able to tell a difference at all.

Artificial diamonds also tend to cost a lot less. You can still be expected to pay for the setting and of course if the quality of the stone is exceptional then the price will be a bit more but all in all, you will end up paying a fraction of what you would be paying for an authentic diamond.
When you love diamonds and jewels you have a few options.

You can only have a few pieces as you can afford them and tire of wearing them or you can go with the artificial diamonds and watch your collection bloom! You can have a few pieces for every occasion and look fabulous while no one but you knows that the pieces are quite a bit less expensive than the real things.

Diamonds have a story of their own

2010-01-21T08:54:00.000-08:00

What makes diamonds be unique, craved, shinning pieces of precious material? What exactly defines them as being fabulous, creative … special? Is it their powerful sense of light? Their magical way of corrupting human spirit into the most terrible passions or into the greatest and purest forms of desire?
The diamonds are faces of human spirit, imaginative, spiritual and light but in same time the faces of art resulted from power.
This power is either the blunt force of nature melting carbon and transforming gas into crystals, creating the madness of senses , able to corrupt and destroy or the power of science putting the same carbon through metamorphose and seeing a crystal born to serve the jewelry art.

Born in the ground or in the lab the beauty of the diamonds lingers in the mind of everybody.

It is the beauty of them that conquers, or is it the vision that makes them irresistible?

Completely beautiful but oh so full of mistery

2010-01-14T23:33:00.000-08:00

Women and men react differently to jewels.
In the ancient times when the gemstones were the privilege of the rich and only kings and queens were allowed to wear them, they were seen as a symbol of prosperity and were worn by both sexes sometimes even resembling a competition and encouraging the industry to develop and race towards getting customers faster and creating more and more fascinating pieces of jewelry worthy to be worn by royalty.

Still …so many people were inclined to imitate the wealth and the wellbeing but had not the necessary means to do that.

Artificial gemstones appeared out of a chemistry miracle and as the natural ones are miracles of natural chemistry, they retain all the beauty of the human science and skill, all the wonders of the magical light shine and all the grace of a perfectly designed piece of jewelry.

As valuable as the real things in the eyes of the society, equally beautiful , dazzling and shinning, gathering perfection and joy.

Jewels have become a less pricy option of getting a fabulous look but an equally lovely opportunity to enjoy the beauty of a gemstone.

What kind of person wears emeralds?

2010-01-07T02:50:00.000-08:00

Gemstones have enticed the human race for centuries. Wars have been fought and people murdered to obtain desired gemstones. One of the most popular and desired gemstone is the emerald. Emerald's green color is imparted by the presence of miniscule amounts of chromium and iron. It is the birth stones for those born in the month of May and also the zodiac stone for Cancerians.

This exquisite green stone has been combined with other gemstones to craft beautiful jewelry. By itself this mesmerizing gemstone looks beautiful as earrings, pendants, rings and every other form of jewelry.

Many physical and meta-physical properties have been attributed to emerald and its wearer. It symbolizes rejuvenation and hope, perfect for a person who is recovering from illness. It is also said that emerald stimulates the mind to work towards healing the body.

It is believed that emerald can help balance the emotions of a person. It brings harmony and peace to the wearer. Emerald is supposed to have powerful meta-physical properties which help a person to deal with depression, lack of concentration and similar other mental weaknesses.

Emerald is the perfect stone for creative people or those who are linked with creative arts like acting, sculpture, art, writing, etc.

More than mere blue, no less than a drop of Heaven

2009-12-29T05:30:00.000-08:00

As the jewelry steps over the line and creates original pieces the world of gemstones is challenged with the least of the stuff expected to be seen in traditional jewelry making.

It is not a news that the essence of Sapphire stones has conquered the best in human sensations. The sparkling blue is associated with endurance, elegance, blue blood, spectacular dreams and feelings , rapture of mind and freedom of spirit.

If the sapphire stone would be turned into a fluid elixir , it would be for sure the Magala wine.

Smooth and clear, saying so much but not disclosing anything in particular, the sapphire stone is like a tune lying inside a human mind promising the relation to eternity and the beauty of so many unspoken words of ancient wisdom.

A sapphire jewel says : “I am here…and looking for a faraway dream.”

Rubies help a person's mind

2009-12-23T09:10:00.000-08:00

What are the rubies about? How do they influence inside of jewelry, a person’s state of mind and spirit?
The beautiful blood red ruby has enticed the human race for long. These dark colored stones look magnificent whether they are used in necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, or any other piece of jewelry.

It might come as a surprise that ruby is actually an aluminum oxide in a crystal form. The presence of small quantities of chromium imparts the much loved color red.
These blood colored stones, not only look great but are also believed to have therapeutic value too. Red is the color of the sun and the red ruby helps to invoke the power of the sun. Ruby is the perfect gemstone for those who are emotionally wrought or confused. The ruby helps the wearer to free their emotions and feel the divine love around them.

The ruby works on the emotions of the wearer, it helps to release the blocked emotions and regain the flow of emotions and emotional thoughts. It is especially useful for those who are going through tough emotional times or heartbreaks.
A good emotional health will mean good physical health too. a ruby wearer can expect to improve both their emotional and physical health. These changes will not happen overnight but with time. Also one needs to seek out a high quality ruby of desired size to be worn as rings or pendants close to the heart.
The ruby can be one of the best options for a person struggling with their emotions.

Craving precious gems

2009-12-15T04:34:00.000-08:00

There is a slight difference between Gems and Gemstones, the former are being cut, polished for its beauty to be visible and the latter are used as such without any cuts. Apart from being used in jewelleries, Gems are of utmost importance to everyone including men.

They can be used as astrological remedies to counter the adverse effects of the planet and if selected carefully according to planetary positions can bring about peace, prosperity and success and can boost extra sensory powers of a person.

Many Gems are blessed with medical and healing power and protects the concerned person from various diseases. The more good gem you wear, the stronger would be the cosmic forces affecting your life in a positive manner. Gems such as diamond are so valuable because their prices depend on their color, clarity, cutting proportions and carat weight and most importantly determined by their supply and their demand. Earlier they were believed to be splinters of stars fallen from Earth or the tears of God.

These gems are available in different colours which attracts every eye especially of a woman. Apart from diamond, other gems such as Emerald, Sapphire, Rubies are also in trend in jewelleries. Sapphires are largely used in infrared optical components, high durability windows and wafers for the deposition of semiconductors and they occur in wide range of colours including blue, orange, pink, violet, yellow and many others.

Amethyst is a magnificient Gem with power of wound healings and protection from diseases. Emerald is used for building confidence in a person. The only thing about which one should be careful is the genuineness and quality of the Gems.

Jewels, jewelers and art

2009-12-10T09:18:00.000-08:00

Jewels have a particular story.
Every time a precious gem is born from the ground the idea of a jewel is born with it. The perfection of the stones makes them precious and valuable but the thoughts of the jeweler are what makes them memorable.

The perfection of the jewelry is defined by the exclusive designs only a true masterpiece maker can bring out of the beauty of the stone the shine of the metal and true meaning of a message sent for that particular person who will wear that jewel.
Since the world of today dismisses precious stones because of the price and the environmental issues their exploitation causes their chemical replicas are the best thing working in the current trend.

As diamond essence diamonds are able to replicate the beauty of the real gems and create no less then perfect pieces.

It is very important to know that perfect jewels are the result of perfect ideas and perfect people.

A valuable jewelry piece hold in more than just the craft

2009-12-03T03:29:00.000-08:00

Jewelry has always been treasured, especially beautifully crafted jewelry in precious metals. A beautiful piece of jewelry is much more than just a few gemstones arranged in a metal setting. The jewelry is a piece of craft and its journey begins long before it is appreciated by the world.
The process starts on a simple paper where the jewelry is designed.

The designed could be based on parameters already defined or could be the translation of the designer’s thoughts and ideas. This design is then used to craft the exquisite pieces that everyone admires and a few own.

The process of crafting the jewelry itself starts with the selection of the gemstones to be used. The type, size, color, quality and cut, all play their parts in contributing to the beauty of the piece. The metal is then readied and crafted so that the gemstones can be set into the piece. The exquisite piece is finally ready to be seen and appreciated by all.
The jewelry is made more valuable because of the craftsmanship that goes into it. It goes without saying that the beauty of the jewelry is determined by the quality of craftsmanship that goes into its making. A well designed piece may not be able to garner appreciation if the quality of craftsmanship is poor.
The beauty of jewelry is the amalgamation of design, material and superior craftsmanship.

Diamonds Are Everybody’s Best Friend

2009-11-25T21:48:00.000-08:00

Who can deny that Marilyn Monroe was wrong? Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Nowadays, with its extensive wide range of usage, diamonds can be everybody’s best friend, which includes men, women and even teenagers.

Diamonds can represent eternal involvement to a couple, a status report to an older lady, a positive energy symbol to a teenager who loves yoga and much more to everybody. Women use diamonds on their jewelries, accessories like watches, glasses and home accessories such as glasses, statuettes, etc.

Also men nowadays use diamonds on their jewelries and accessories like watches quite often.
When buying a diamond, it is important to consider the Four C’s: Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut. To choose the best option of buying a diamond lies on a simple rule. For a given price, consider the carat weight and the batch of color, clarity and cut as the opposite sides.

Choosing a larger diamond (due to the price) might lessen the carat weight, and thus if the carat weight is wanted to be superb (due to the price), the size of the diamond has to be smaller.

It is crazy to put so much mental value on a carbon and crystal composition, however with the creative products that include diamonds, it is a good way to feel glamorous in everyday life.

Did you know about diamonds?

2009-11-17T04:34:00.000-08:00

The first place diamonds were discovered was India. Here they were extracted from the ground more than 300 years ago. The first reference of them appears in the year 296 a. Ch. And is part of a Buddhist writing called Anguttara Nikaya.

In the India of those times the diamonds were associated with divinity, being used to dress up icons and statues and it was believed that they had magical properties. They were in possession of kings and nobility and only kings were allowed to own colored diamonds.

Apart from their mystique role, the diamonds were considered healing stones and seldom used by medicine men all over the world for medical purposes.

The common belief attributes them power of vision, magnetism towards wealth and amazing occult properties.

The beauty of the stones has given birth to legends and myths and those tales are alive even today.

Fascinating diamonds

2009-11-09T05:25:00.000-08:00

During the history the diamonds have fascinated, were bought and sold at extraordinary price, gave birth to legends and myths that are alive even nowadays, were inherited from one generation to another, were the symbols of the power dramas and of love stories.

They were the ultimate glorious decorations of legendary weapons, they had been written about in books, songs, poems and paintings, and they were cursed or on the contrary adored.

The diamond remained one of the most powerful and influential symbols of the most cultures, regardless the time and very few people were able to resist the sweet temptation of having in possession a perfect diamond unique in the world.

The word diamond comes from the Greek “adamas”- impossible to conquer, and was used to describe the substance and during the years named the stone of a legendary strength that was exactly as beautiful as the myths have described it.

Black diamonds - a piece of shinning dark

2009-11-04T04:34:00.001-08:00

Some of the most important news in the jewelry business is brought by the black diamonds. Being a lot rarer hence considered a lot more precious than the classical ones they are considered to be better put in value by the combination with white precious metal.

They are fashionably introduced inside jewels with white and yellow gold and they can be worn every day as well as for special occasions.

Interesting black diamonds combinations can be seen with rubies, emeralds or sapphires.

They are recommended to be worn as a singular piece either on the neck or on the wrist this way their amazing beauty being enhanced by the singularity.
They have been seen combined with pearls or accompanied by clear opals but the truth is that their best features are enhanced by the combination with traditional diamonds.

Is it worth it???

2009-10-27T04:25:00.000-07:00

On the map of the richest diamond mines in the world we check Russia, Botswana, Canada, Australia and Congo and Southern Africa is the country were 5 out of the ten largest diamonds were discovered.

The raw diamonds are the most precious natural resources of the African countries and the valuable resources are what stands behind the economies that raised the quality of the living and improve the situation of the economy.

The raw diamond commerce generates yearly an income of 8,4 billion dollars and is the source of the highest corruption and manipulative behavior directly linked to the weapon traffic and the disaster that comes with it.

From the discovery of Botswana mines in 1966 this industry brought a raise of 7% for the industry of that country putting it in the chart of the countries with most rapid economical growth, the diamond industry being 76% of the entire export industry.

The Southern Africa produces diamonds on 1.5 billion dollars and Sierra Leone managed to rebuild the entire infrastructure and health department from the diamond export evaluated at 142 billion dollars.

But what the public opinion suspects and the general public knows is that the rest of the underground diamond market is nothing but the sure way into the financing of the rebel forces , the source of the guns used to install anarchy and war bringing down the very social system the diamonds helped build.

So ask yourself…Is it really worth it??

What does fuel the Diamond market? part 1

2009-08-19T23:39:00.000-07:00

It is a fact that several terrorist organizations are financing their activities with funds from the sale of diamonds.

The money obtained this way has fueled years of civil war on the "black continent" and the plans of radical groups, including the dreaded Al-Qaida.

Diamond mines of Sierra Leone have been, since 1991, under the control of paramilitary formation Revolutionary United Front (Fru).Using unknown methods, the group’s members were able to "snatch" inside the known markets large quantities of rough diamonds.

Experts have estimated that through this kind of traffic, terrorist groups obtained a "profit" of over 250 million dollars. That being the circumstances, in 2001, the government of Sierra Leone had revenues of only 26 million dollars in legal diamond trade.

Between 1994 and 1998, Liberia officially exported 100,000 carats of -150,000, but in Belgium reached almost 31 million carats.

The curse of African Diamonds continues

2009-08-16T11:20:00.000-07:00

In the last decades, many wars and international scandals were linked to the diamond commerce from which many African military groups would have to gain.
The economical scandal was not strangers to this market. De Beers group was charged in many occasions with monopolist practices in establishing the international price.
Recently the group dropped in power reaching the control of “only” 60% of the market.

In the regions where the ones leading are corrupt, the rebels are merciless and the borders unsafe, like in Congo, Angola and Sierra Leone, the shining stones have become a participating factor in murders, slavery, mutilations and social problems (many people lost their homes) as well as economical colas.

Today, behind the stories with queens and ancient curses, there is a cruel reality: children are made hostages, entire villages are erased from the face of the earth and thousands of people are slaughtered. And these are barely a few of the effects of the “war of diamonds”.

Blood diamonds...continuing the story.

2009-08-12T01:15:00.000-07:00

The blood diamonds are the diamonds coming out of areas of conflict and are sold to finance the activities of the insurgents, the civil wars or the campaign of conquering countries.
This chaos and social instability can be found on the western coast of the Central Africa. The States associated with the diamonds from the conflict areas are including: Angola, Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone etc.

In 2002 the UN approved “Kimberley trial”, meaning to stop the blood diamonds from entering the market.

The accord conditioned the usage of special containers, documents and packages, to transport the rough diamonds, certifying their origin and preventing the mixture with the diamonds from the conflict area.
The African mines are almost totally militarized. It is a common knowledge that a man trying to steal a diamonds is instantly murdered. The human life is not worth as much as a micron of diamond.

The curse of African Diamonds part 4

2009-08-07T00:15:00.000-07:00

Bulldozers and excavators replaced a long time the shovel. The blue diamond soil is shredded with explosives and gathered with immense metal jaws. Washed and selected it is afterwards loaded on a rolling band and goes through an x ray installation.

When contacting the precious stones the X rays trigger a powerful compressed air spray that pushes the diamonds off the rolling band. They are cleaned with some little brushes of different sizes.

In the evening the result of the day’s production can be seen on blue velvet under an enforced Plexiglas, under strong rays of light- a see of small diamonds shinning in all the colors of the rainbow.

This is the modern diamond industry.
But still …there are places in the world when the shovel system is still at work and the exploitation is done like 100 years ago.

The curse of African Diamonds part 3

2009-08-04T01:16:00.001-07:00

The people used to sort the diamonds worked completely naked and the palms of the hands were wrapped in cotton and cloth, which did not stop them from moving, but stopped them from closing the palm and hiding anything.

For a black worker, at the sorting tables there were 2 white supervisors that were watching every movement.

The payment they received for their work was purely symbolic..

The workload was enormous considering that for1 carat of diamond needed to be extracted, crushed, sorted and washed over 250 tones of rock and earth.

The Big Hole is known even now as the biggest diamond hole ever created by human hand.

The curse of African Diamonds part II

2009-08-02T09:25:00.000-07:00

Thousands of people following the dream of such an amazing fortune, and bewitched by the phantasmagoric opportunity of winning an amazing fortune , driven by adrenaline have emerged towards Griculand with the hope of finding the diamonds that were offered by the land to the black natives.

The story goes that there were so few that had the chance to find diamonds on the shores of Modder river, the unlucky ones trying their chances on the shores of Vaal River.

Regardless the trouble and the pain the hunting for diamonds went on until the modern time exploitations.

The mine workers- unfortunate black people, locals or driven from elsewhere, served the whites in a terrible economical oppression. Paul Combes said that during employment they were living a dog’s life, locked in special compounds and given purgatives after work in order to make sure they didn’t swallow diamonds.

The curse of African Diamonds part 1

2009-07-28T23:30:00.000-07:00

The farmer Van Niekerk from the cape colony , went on a spring day of the year 1867 to pay a visit to his friend farmer Jacob whos property was in Orange state, on the shore pf river Vaal, a little bit upstream with the confluence with the Modder river.

He saw the children of the host playing with a shining stone and tried to convince their father to sell him the stone. The father, unknowing of the stone value gave him the stone as a gift. The new master of the stone presented his acquisition as a curiosity of the Cape Colony to all his guests.

Then the words spread that it was enough to search a few days in the barren lands of Gricualand in order to find a stone the size of the top of your finger, and that was a fortune and a luck dropped from the sky.

The people are the world's diamonds

2009-07-24T03:26:00.000-07:00

The way we treat the world assure the response we get.

We are built from a matter so fragile and so volatile that most little thing that we come in contact with can turn us into leaves in the wind.

The process of our growth, spiritually and mentally speaking is ultimately defined buy the way we interact with the world around us.

We are pretty much like diamonds.
The life takes us by the hand and brings us into a flow of water, and cuts us in many faces making us shine and reflect the light of our lives.

We, people are the nature’s most precious diamonds.

Our lives are led by the perfection of our crafted personalities and by the way we interact with the majestic beauty of the world from which we are born.

The fire within a red stone

2009-07-22T03:25:00.000-07:00

Looking over the lava flowing from the volcanoes the power of the red flames melting everything on their way, make me think about the flame inside a ruby stone.
The perfection of the red stone is really made from the fires of the earth crushing and melting until perfection the matter the very Earth is made of.
One can help but wonder … how are we capable of letting down our world and allowing ourselves to drag it into darkness and even more crashing it in to the land of shadow.
Something that can create such a beautiful and perfect gemstone like rubies should deserve respect and consideration.
The red gemstone is simply the way into nature’s passion that only true lovers can understand.

Till where are we allowed to go?

2009-07-20T00:29:00.000-07:00

Growing up we are set to build and increase our confidence are personality and also to become outstanding through every kind of opportunity we are offered.
Sooner or later we discover that we are chosen for a specific, trade, skill of simply for a regular everyday life.
We strive to make a living, we grow tired of working, of worrying, of always trying to do our best and we grow more and more annoyed.
The politics bores us, the family tires us, and the everyday activity puts our patience to the test.
Do we have to be as tough as diamonds ready to be “cut “ into faces by life in order to become beautiful jewels in a world of rough stones?
We are hurt and we hurt back always believing we are doing the right thing.
Has the world become a playground full of spoiled brats complaining about their life?
What it extend of the world’s patience?

The diamond industry doesn't care about crisis

2009-07-16T00:25:00.000-07:00

The family grows stronger in better financial times. That is why every now a then a family feels the need to have a party, to go on holidays, to have fun and enjoy or simply make gifts to one another.
The diamond industry thrives from this period of time and that is why during crises the prices tend to drop.
It is strange how the desperate situation from the countries that produce mining diamonds is escalating every day due to the complications rising on the world’s political scale.
In spite of these conditions the diamond commerce is still up and running.
People tend to buy when prices drop but in diamond industry they seem quite stable in spite of the economical crisis.
In this condition the market for artificial diamonds is expected to stay stable also.
These diamonds are a lot cheaper than the mining ones, and are a very nice addition to the collection of jewels a lady might want to have.

Does your life make a difference?

2009-07-12T04:35:00.000-07:00

Does our life make a difference?

When we are looking at a blue sapphire we should consider more than a precious stone. The power of the sky wrapped in a crystalline structure, so clear , pure and perfect that can only be matched by a pair of blue eyes has a bewitching power over any heart.
We share a passion for beauty with the mighty Earth we walk upon everyday, we are perfect because the Earth is perfect and the beauty in us is as clear and as shinny as a sapphire stone.
If you wait for a second and ask yourself how did the Creation connected the colors of the sea and sky and gave birth to a precious stone that mirrors these two forces of nature, as a human being , you can only bow before the rules of these Creation and learn to respect them.
We should look in the sky and start wondering how are we creating the clouds and destroy a perfect creation making it angry and letting it rain acid rain over our beloved soil.
We are far from understanding that something as pure as a sapphire stone can only be the result of wisdom and patience and that is what humanity needs in our short walk on the planet we call home.
Open your eyes and look over the oceans, their infinite blue and live giving wonders that hide beneath it.
Then stop for a brief minute and consider the waters of a blue sapphire.
Can you see the grace of divinity in any of them?

Spending wise and getting diamonds

2009-07-09T00:13:00.001-07:00

Developing a sense of responsibility in style, the ladies of our society are approaching more and more the perspective of wearing artificial diamonds.
Since fashionable jewelry changes from year to year the investment in precious stones is quite an expensive hobby.
This being considered there has to be an available option of changing the jewels every day. The zirconium stones may look as diamonds but usually they don’t come in a gold or silver montage and that makes them look cheap.

On the other hand the opportunity of buying an artificial diamond an put it in a custom made jewelry seems a more affordable and a lot more comfortable solution.

A lady can become the most glamorous presence in a room while wearing a gold and artificial diamond necklace elegant and simple but also wearable at any event.

The feeling of being admired and in the same time knowing you were smart to invest less and yet getting the impression you wanted is something quite hard to describe.

And on top of it it’s an environmental friendly investment.

War and Diamonds

2009-07-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

The political movements in the countries with a significant diamond deposit seem to be a pattern that we sadly seen repeated periodically in the movies and all over the news.
It seem because these countries are usually very poor the political stability is influenced by the diamond deposits present in their soil.
The war usually evolves around power, around reasons that often surpass common sense.
The African Diamonds come from Angola, from mines that are better guarded than Alcatraz was. All around the mines there is a web of war zones. Another source for the African Diamonds is the dirt the river Congo carries.

These diamonds are carried in a long and exhausting journey from their mining place over the land and ocean and are being cut, graded and polished only after they arrival on the shores of Manhattan .
This journey extends over months and even years.
It is a common practice for the London offices of the diamond networks to keep the rough stones hidden and send them in the market so the world would notice and appreciate the rarity of a diamond.

How come this marvel of nature, the purest form of carbon has became a tool from the darkest interest of the human nature???

What are we going to become as a society?

Diamond mine vs the World

2009-06-30T23:19:00.000-07:00

Did you ever wonder how will the world turn out in the end?
We keep on crushing it and turn it in a barren place where life would be hard to sustain.
It turns out we are proud inhabitants of a magical land, we draw our strength from the land we walk on, we grow feeding on it and we treat it like something we own.
Somehow it escapes our understanding the fact that the world owes us.
By braking inside its bowls crushing and drilling in the hope of discovering a precious stone we forget that with this intrusion comes a price.
Did you look over the surrounding of a diamond mine?
The land is dead, a vast stretch of dust with a huge hole in the middle.
It is a sorrowful sight to be seen.
Consider this…
Why do the companies responsible for diamond excavations are so against the artificial diamonds production?
How can a “green” industry that creates marvelous gemstones with the help of a machine from a pure carbon gas be considered an enemy?
It is true that artificial diamonds are a strong competitor on the jewelry market but the fact they are environmental friendly make them even more valuable.

So smile people and think straight or we will turn out something like this:

Mining Diamonds vs Artificial Diamonds – The Truth Behind the Adventure

2009-06-25T05:46:00.000-07:00

After looking up a science book even the high school students would agree with me that mining is destructive for the environment.
It is common knowledge that elementary carbon is found in nature under two major forms : coal and diamond.

Considering that a natural diamond is created during centuries in primal underground deposits created on the river paths or inside volcanic rocks known as silicates resulted from the cooled solidified lava that entered the cracks of the soil hardening up under a huge amount of pressure.
The diamonds deposits are very few in the world and mostly in the areas very politics are not stable the presence of these deposits being one of the reasons.
Only 5% of the mining diamonds have the right purity to be transformed in jewelry the rest being destined to industrial purposes.

The artificial diamonds are created under the same pattern of process but without the environment intrusion.
Have you ever saw war created around an artificial diamond lab?
I guess you didn’t and neither have I.
The lab created diamonds are no less than the precious stones brought up from the depths of the Earth.
Their creation transformed the jewelry business in a wider market and allowed the whole world the opportunity of being a part of the sparkling world of diamonds.
Seeing the perfect jewels http://www.diamonanza.com/ created from the “green” rocks one can only think about beauty and leave apart the unfair “Diamonds aren’t for everyone!”.

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2009-06-23T23:37:00.001-07:00

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Green rocks aka artificial diamonds

2009-06-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

It is common knowledge that the diamond is nothing but crystallized carbon and it is quite odd that took the scientists so much time to discover a method for obtaining it artificially. The only diamond manufacture lab –which till recently obtained only yellow diamonds – is in Florida. The process of creating these diamonds is very similar to the natural one, by the use of extensive heat and pressure. The resulted rocks can be cut exactly like the natural ones and there are exactly the same.
The difference can only be discovered after laboratory analysis.
It takes about four days to create an artificial diamond inside a lab and the equipment for the process is very expensive.
The point is that Diamond trading company has no reason to panic just yet about losing its market, but as the production costs tend to decrease the price for the artificial diamonds will drop dramatically.
Even in the current conditions the price of a lab created diamond is three times smaller than the price of a mining resulted one.
This helped Gemesis –the company that produces artificial diamonds – to become on the diamond market what is Mikimoto on the market of pearls.
The bottom line is that in the world of jewelry the introduction of artificial diamonds made the jewelry market available to a much larger segment of population.
DiamonanZa http://www.diamonanza.com/ is a representative of this progressive and environmental friendly new tendency in jewelry making and extends the art of this craft over a large variety of this type of “green rocks”