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Brooch, a beautiful piece of jewellery was considered as an outdated and unnecessary accessory.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.

Luscious Ruby Jewellery!

Jessica Simpson was spotted wearing a very beautiful ruby and diamond ring presented to her by her fiancé Eric Johnson very recently. Besides being Jessica’s birthstone, Eric selected ruby as he wanted the most romantic, beautiful, special ring for Jessica. And ruby fits the bill perfectly.

Since the day that Jessica was spotted wearing the beautiful ruby ring, people can’t stop raving about the beauty. A ruby and diamond engagement ring has become a trend of sorts! So what is so special about this luscious and fiery ruby gemstone? 

This gorgeous stone is the official birthstone of people born in July. It derives its name from the Latin word ‘ruber’, which stands for the colour red. Ruby represents passion and love! No wonder it is considered as the most romantic gemstone of all.

If you have a special someone who is born in July then a piece of Ruby jewellery will make for a very special and considerate gift. A piece of ruby jewellery is said to protect the wearer from ill health and bad fortune. So what better way to say that you care than by presenting a piece of ruby jewellery?

Rubies look even more excellent when paired with diamonds. A diamond and ruby necklace looks absolutely breath-taking and is a perfect anniversary gift for your partner. Besides necklace, you can also gift a simple, delicate ruby and diamond studs as a Birthday, New Year or Valentine’s Day’s gift.

You can also pair rubies with pristine white pearl if you wish to own an elegant piece of jewellery. A simple diamond/pearl and ruby bracelet also looks divine and it is guaranteed the person who gets this gift will grin from ear-to-ear!

Taking Care of Your Diamond Jewellery

If you thought that the hardest part was to pick the perfect sparkling diamond for your jewellery then think again! The real deal starts once you bring the prized possession home and start wearing it regularly.

A diamond can lose its shine after facing the regular day ordeal. Regular use of creams, lotions, hair sprays and washing detergents can result in your diamond losing its lustre as the layer of these products can block light. Therefore it becomes important to take care of diamond jewellery by cleaning it at regular intervals and storing it in a proper jewellery box.

As diamond is no ordinary stone laying around therefore the cleaning process also need to be exclusive and special. Hence, don’t club you gold, pearl and other jewellery with diamond jewellery while cleaning them out of your laziness!

The things that you would need are a soft brush, mild soap and a big bowl or a small tub. Make sure that the brush that you use is really soft as the harsh bristles can leave scratch marks on the metal and diamond of your jewellery. Harsh detergents are also a strict no-no as they can discolour or dilute the properties of your precious jewellery.

As for tub or bowl, it is just to be on safer side. You can also make use of your wash-room sink but don’t forget to close the sink drain. Because there is a high possibility that in the midst of the washing process, few diamonds may come loose if not being careful and wash away in the drain. Therefore a separate bowl or tub is advisable instead of sink.

However, no one does a job better than a professional. So it is never too late to visit a jeweller who can clean your diamond jewellery in a much better way. Getting it cleaned from a professional once in few months is enough to keep your diamond sparkling just like new. In between the clean-ups at the jeweller you can clean your diamond jewellery at home as and when required.