Simple and Sleek White Gold Wedding Rings

Ages back leather strings or twigs of plants were used to make wedding rings. Slowly gradually it was replaced by metals such as iron and silver. For a very long time yellow gold was used to make wedding rings.

With the change in fashion and taste of people, new age metals such as platinum and titanium started cropping up to replace traditional metals. But not everyone can afford these new age metals as they come at a cost because of their rarity.

For those who are not really fond of yellow gold and can’t afford platinum, white gold wedding rings are the most feasible option. The white variant of the metal has the strength and durability of gold and the sheen and shine of platinum.

If you think that white gold is naturally available in that shade then it is not true at all. It is an alloy (mixture) of gold and a white metal. The white metal could be nickel, manganese, palladium, copper, silver and zinc. The most common ratio to make this metal is 90% gold and 10 % other white metal.

If you are looking for a wedding ring in this metal then you will be surprised to see so many options available for you. If you wish to exchange something really simple yet beautiful then plain white gold wedding rings are the best option. It could have a flat design or with rounded edges, whatever you select make sure that you are comfortable wearing it.

For something more fancy, embellish you simple band with diamonds or vivid gemstones. Buying wedding rings that are studded with your birthstone like Sapphire for September, Emerald for May, and Topaz for November is a lovely idea to make it special and to add more meaning to the jewellery.

If you are too lazy to venture out then shop for your wedding rings online. Online jewellery shops offer better deals to the customers and who knows you will get some really huge discounts.

Nothing Can Beat Beaded Jewellery

What is common between US’s first lady Michelle Obama, Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker, and others like Gwyneth Paltrow, Katherine Heigl and Demi Moore? Here’s a hint, it’s something to do with jewellery. Still can’t figure out? Okay!

Their love for beaded jewellery is what is common between these gorgeous ladies. They all have been captured wearing several strings of colourful pearl bead necklaces. Whether it was a red carpet event or a conference, these beautiful women have adorned themselves with beaded jewellery to make a striking style statement. 

This type of jewellery is playful, classic, stylish and versatile. Beads differ in sizes from millimetre to over a centimetre or several centimetres in diameter. The typical materials used for making these affordable beads are glass, plastic and stone. But you will also find beads made from bone, horn, ivory, metal, shell, synthetic minerals, wood, ceramic, fibre, paper, seeds, coral, polymer clay, metal clay, and resin. And if you are willing to spend a bit more money on bead jewellery then you can get pearl, gemstone or precious metal bead jewellery also. 

By the way, can you believe beads existed 100,000 years ago? Yes, a pair of beads made from Nassarius sea snail shells, roughly 100,000 years old, is regarded as the earliest known examples of jewellery. So there you have! Women even in those old times used to love beads. 

The reason behind this jewellery’s popularity could be its simplicity. It is very simple to make and elegant to look at. All you need is some beads and pieces of strings like a thread or a wire. So 100,000 years ago when there were no jewellery makers around, you can easily imagine women gathering naturally available beads and beading it with the help of a thread to make themselves beautiful pieces of necklaces and bracelets.

So much for the love of jewellery!

Multifaceted Brooches

Brooch, a beautiful piece of jewellery was considered as an outdated and unnecessary accessory. The common notion was that it was meant for old women, probably because brooches were common accessory in the 18^th century till the Victorian Era. 

If you are one of those women who used to believe in this notion then it is high time you change it. Because they are back in vogue!

The first glimpse of brooch becoming the in-thing was at the SAG Awards, held in January 2012. The one likes Desperate Housewives’ star Marcia Cross, Kate Beckinsale, Van Helsing’s gorgeous actress and Ugly Betty’s lead America Ferrera were all spotted wearing striking brooches. While Ferrera decided to wear a brooch on the shoulder, Kate was seen wearing a bow-shaped brooch on her waist. 

And reaffirming this trend were the lovely ladies walking on the red carpet of Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. Lovely brooches were adorning the waist of Michelle Williams, Olivia Wilde and Missi Pyle in the Academy Award. 

You get this versatile piece of jewellery not only at conventional accessory shops but at various online jewellery selling sites and vintage shops. And why versatile? Because you can wear them in various styles. Besides pinning it down to your coat or dress, you can tie your hair in a bun and pin it one side. If you have a plain and boring hat or handbag then you can decorate is with a single or several pieces of brooch.

So if there are brooches’ lying in your, your mother’s or for that matter your grandmother’s wardrobe closet then it is better you search it and bring it out on the surface. Because, this accessory is the new flavour of the season!

Illuminating Lustre - Combination of Pearls and Diamonds in Jewellery

If you ask a woman who is fond of jewellery – well, most of them are – you’ll know that gemstone jewellery is what they desire the most, when it comes to picking ornamentation. But, the competition doesn’t end here. Among gemstone jewellery, there are two most precious gems that adorn the persona of a woman like no other – Pearls and Diamonds. These gemstones reflect the beauty of a woman’s mind, and so most women find pearl and diamond jewellery closer to their hearts, as compared to that in other forms. Jewellery designed with pearls or diamonds, alone, looks classy and sophisticated; ever wondered how would a combination of the two look? Blending these two distinct gemstones to create beautiful jewellery can start up a revolution in the fashion market.

While deciding upon jewellery with a combination of pearls and diamonds, the first thing is to ensure that the qualities of both these gemstones are well up to the mark. Also, care is to be taken that the quality or shine of one must not exceed that of the other. For example, if the quality of pearls outruns that of the diamonds in the jewellery, and the former exudes more sparkle than the latter, just imagine how would it look? Sequential perfectness and consistency in appearance is of great importance here.

Pearls and diamonds suit best together when they’re both white in colour. However, if it pleases the wearer, both these gems give a realistic look when taken in other shades like pink, green, canary and even black. Pearl and diamond jewellery with a platinum base is heavenly; it also exudes a distinctly charming appeal when set in gold. When it is about pearls and diamonds, it doesn’t matter what the base metal is; what’s going to matter more is the sparkle of pearls and diamonds.

Which Valentine’s Ring Will You Choose?

While surfing through channels, I came across a show where the theme was Valentine’s Day. And one song that was played during the show was ‘Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it’ by Beyonce. May be it was hint for all the men around the world that Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to propose your special someone or else you may end up losing her in the words of Beyonce!!

But now there are all sorts of rings that have a very specific meaning attached to them. Besides engagement ring, you can opt for a promise ring or a journey ring to give your special someone on Valentine’s Day! Each ring depicts something different and you can select either of the one depending on the commitment level of your relationship and the phase of your relationship.

Engagement Ring: There is no denying the fact that Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. If you are in love, all the days in a year is just prefect to express love but one has to agree that Valentine’s Day is a little too special. Solitaire diamond ring will the perfect choice as an engagement ring. 

 

Journey ring: The idea behind Journey Ring is to celebrate the journey a couple enjoys together. Journey Ring is an ideal Valentine’s Day gift for married couples. The peculiar design is a circular ring that starts out small and gradually gets bigger in size to depict a life's journey.

Promise Ring: Promise ring signifies a promise for the future or a promise for future engagement or marriage. This ring is perfect as a Valentine’s Day for young couples who are sure about love and care about their partner but can’t make any commitment because of reasons such as age, family, studies and career.

So take your pick and celebrate Valentine’s Day with loads of love!

The Multi-Faceted Precious Stone Jewellery!

Today’s horoscope read, ‘You lucky colours are red, green blue and white. Wear them today to bring luck and success.’ Now how on earth, is a person supposed to wear all this colours in one day? Even if you manage to wear all that in the form of clothes then one would look nothing less than a clown! Agreed, it isn’t mentioned that you need to wear all the colours to bring luck. But what if, today is the day when I need all the luck in the world?

Worry not! You don’t have to look like a clown. You can simply buy yourself a piece of multi-stone jewellery and get all the luck you need 24/7, all through the year. 

Lucky or not, colours have proven psychological effects on the body, mind and emotions. For instance dark green helps in concentrating where pale shade of green has a soothing effect. Red exudes energy and soft yellow stimulates the brain.

With so many benefits besides being gorgeous to look at, there is nothing to lose if you buy yourself or a loved one a lovely piece of multi-stone jewellery.

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, Topaz, and Garnet are some of the most commonly used precious stones to make jewellery. You can take your pick of precious stones and create your own piece of jewellery. The factors that you can decide upon the assortment of stones are your favourite colours, your birth stone, your lifestyle and your wardrobe. Considering these factors will also help you to decide in what form you would want to wear this jewellery. Chandelier earrings, cocktail rings, bracelets, necklace are few of the many options for you to explore.

If you are looking for a specific idea then you can start with a multi-stone bracelet. A bracelet made with precious stones like emerald, turquoise, amethyst and sapphire will make for an enviable piece of jewellery. You can set these colourful stones on white gold or sterling silver chain bracelet.