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Jewelry Shopping Earring Deal of the Day

shobber — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:56:40 +0000

Jewelry Deal of the Day. These earrings are the best jewelry deal today. For only $49.99 you can give your wife/girlfriend these amazing earrings.

Buy a ring without spending the bank.

shobber — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:30:20 +0000

Moissanite is a great lab created diamond. It allows you to buy your fiance the ring she deserves without you spending 3 months salary. The greatest hoax in the world is the diamond shortage myth. Diamonds are plentiful, they just have great marketing that says they are scarce.

Why not get your woman a great ring for half the cost. Moissanite is the answer to your dreams.

Lab Created Diamonds Are Now Exceedingly Good. by Peter Crump

shobber — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:23:42 +0000

When we think of precious gems, we usually spare little thought to the hard work that it takes to bring them to us in the beautiful jewelry that we love to wear, but diamond mining is, in fact, an expensive and dangerous procedure, reflected to the consumer in the price that must be paid to own one. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were some way to recreate that same brilliance and beauty in a less dangerous, and hence less expensive way? Today’s technological innovations mean that this does not have to be a pipe dream any longer – with lab created diamonds, we can wear beautiful gemstones produced by the intelligence of mankind, rather than the trials and tribulations of nature, and without the expense that mining brings. Lab created diamonds are now very good and becoming as popular as the real thing.

The popularity of diamonds have urged experts to try to find more cost effective ways of providing the brilliance of the stone in our jewelry, and over the years there have been many alternatives to diamonds put forward, including cut glass, rhinestones and cubic zirconium. While these have proved satisfactory for some purposes, these lab created diamonds have consistently lacked the brilliance and beauty of a genuine diamond. This was until the discovery of moissanite in meteor fragments, and the realisation that moissanite could be reproduced in controlled circumstances, leading to the dawn of lab made diamonds.

It was discovered in 1995 that moissanite could be reproduced under laboratory conditions, and the unique beauty of the stone made scientists realize that there would be a huge market for these lab created diamonds. While the difficulty involved in growing these lab made diamonds remains quite high, the price for moissanite jewelry is higher than you might expect in a diamond substitute, but today, many gemmologists consider the moissanite stone to be a gem in and of its own right. Unlike previous substitutes, moissanite is in many ways superior to diamonds, with more sparkle and brightness that the mined gem.

Previously, choosing a gem that looked like a diamond but wasn’t one was seen as a step down, a compromise, but with the quality of today’s lab created diamonds, this is no longer the case. So take advantage of today’s great moissanite prices while they last, because someday soon, the brilliant sparkle of this stone will make lab made diamonds even more sought after than the ‘real thing’.

Lab created diamonds, and Moissanite in particular, are now as good as the real thing.

For a website totally devoted to Moissanite rings visit Peter’s Website The Magic of Moissanite at http://www.magic-of-moissanite.com/moissanite-stones.html and find out about Moissanite Engagement Rings, Moissanite Wedding Rings and more, including Mens Moissanite Rings, Moissanite Earrings and Moissanite Bracelets at http://www.magic-of-moissanite.com/sitemap_1.html

Choosing A Moissanite Stone by Catherine Olivia

shobber — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:19:04 +0000

The beauty of moissanite, aside from it’s obvious diamond like dazzle and brilliance is that it is being hailed as it’s own stone, it’s not just a “fake diamond” as some would have you believe.

Moissanite are laboratory made under exacting conditions by Charles and Colvard. Moissanites shadow real diamonds in many ways. The hardness rating of a moissanite is just under that of a diamond at 9.25. The hardness of a diamond is 10. The luster and brilliance of moissanite sometimes exceeds that of a diamond. Moissanites would be considered as an SI quality stone, known as “eye clean” to jewelers.It is their likeness to diamonds that sometimes makes moissanites and diamonds hard to distinguish, even to experienced jewelers.

It is very difficult for some jewelers to tell the difference between a moissanite and a real diamond. It seems that the thermal test most jewelers used that can tell them whether or not a stone is an actual diamond does not work with a moissanite stone, which has a higher temperature rating than a diamond. At a temperature of 1100 degrees celsius a diamond will eventually vaporize. A moissanite will remain intact. Some jewelers have an instrument that is called a “moissanite probe” that they can use when trying to distinguish a moissanite from a diamond or a CZ. There is also a double refraction that a moissanite has that distinguishes it from other stones.

Charles and Colvard are the sole manufacturers and patent holders of moissanite stones. They sell to exclusive jewelers which are listed on their internet website, and they do not allow any jeweler to sell moissanite as loose stones. Moissanites are not measured in carats but in millimeters. A moissanite stone approximately one carat in weight would sell for about $525. That’s quite a savings over a one carat diamond which would sell for about $6,500. A 4 carat moissanite tennis bracelet sells for approximately $1,800. while a 4 carat SI diamond tennis bracelet sells for approximately $2,500.00. The best part is that no one will ever know it’s not a diamond, unless you choose to tell them.

To learn more about moissanite please visit http://www.moissanite.-advisor.info

Inexpensive Engagement Rings by Julie Shields

shobber — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:18:31 +0000

Do inexpensive engagement rings exist or do they all cost an arm and a leg? The first thing most guys want to know is how much they should spend on the eye candy. Here are some interesting factoids:

- According to a study in 2002 by the Conde Nast Bridal Group, publisher of Bride’s and Modern Bride, the average cost of an engagement ring is $3,576.

- There is the popularized jewelry industry mantra which dictates spending “two months salary” (no one is sure if this is before or after taxes)

You should spend what you feel comfortable with. Society sends us many confusing messages about love and marriage. They emphasize the timeless and unconditional nature of love whilst simultanteously encouraging us to show the extent of our love by purchasing the biggest diamond we can afford. Just something for you to keep in mind.

The reality is that for some, two months salary is $500 while others pull in $10,000 a month or more. You do not want to blow so much money that you don’t have anything leftover for other important expenses such as a down-payment on a house (or groceries for the next week). Whether you purchase an inexpensive engagement ring or one that is more pricey, it is best to have a pre-set ring budget. This way, you may be less tempted to spend more than you can really afford. One thing to consider is that you can always upgrade the ring down the road by adding extra stones, purchasing an additional band, etc…. this has become a very popular thing to do (much to my husband’s dismay…and my delight).

Others who have limited funding but still want to purchase regardless may look into loans for engagement rings. My husbance purchased my ring at Blue Nile one of the best online jewelry stores out there, which has received a lot of positive press. Their website storefront is highly interactive and you can mix and match different stones and settings to create your own ring.

Another great place to buy rings is at Mondera which has won “Best of the Web” award by Forbes. A few weeks ago, one of my good friends got engaged. Her man purchased a ring from Mondera and both of them are ecstatic. She loves the ring and he thought the price and the customer service were excellent. And let me tell you, customer service is important when your plunking down those Gs.

Here are some factors that will impact the cost:

* Carats- the heavier the stone, the more moolah

* Color- the less of it, the more expensive.

* Clarity- the more of it, the more expensive. Small inclusions and flaws will bring down the price.

* Cut- Emerald and princess cuts cost less because they follow the shape of the stone. Heart-shaped, oval, and pear cost more.

* Retail Store, Online stores, or Online Auctions- Online stores can often price their rings at around 30% less than retail stores because they don’t have to pay as much overhead…..thus, the savings are typically handed over to the customer. When purchasing online, be sure to review whether proper certification and appraisal information is provided. Make note of the terms of the return policy, should you need to return or exchange the ring. Online auctions such as on ebay can also offer signficant savings although precautions must be taken to avoid being taken advantage of.

*Ring Setting- Yellow gold, white gold, silver and titanium metals are less expensive than platinum

* Authentic diamond vs. cubic zirconia engagement rings or moissanite engagement rings I think you know which of these cost the least

Interestingly enough, two rings that appear fairly similar to the naked eye, can have vastly different prices depending on the quality of the diamond.– Consider this as you are pulling out your credit card.

The author recently got married and is sporting a beautiful ascher cut diamond ring. She and her husband developed the website: http://www.ultimate-engagement-ring-guide.com in order to help you find the perfect engagement ring.