There are many different ways that people become inspired every day. While some people find inspiration in religious scripture, others have more secular messages that motivate and comfort them. Adding an inspirational message to a gift of jewelry is a wonderful way to let someone know that you care about them by providing a constant message of hope and affirmation. Everyone has his or her own unique inspiration, adding yours to jewelry will personalize and customize your next jewelry gift. With a touch of creativity, inspirational jewelry can include rings, and necklaces that carry your special message. The Bible is a common source of meaninful phrases. Rings and necklaces with inspirational messages are often seen as keepsakes and treasures and may become part of a [...]
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Personalized Jewelry: Inspiration & Comfort
May 20th, 2012 
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Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice 
Tags: custom jewelry, inspirational jewelry, jewelry, personalized jewlery 
2 Comments »Very Personal Jewelry
May 18th, 2012 goldfinger There are many different ways to personalize your rings and jewelry to make them unique, highly fashionable and definitely yours. Some of the most popular styles for personalized rings include those with the giver or receivers name, a special message or even an important date inscribed or in relief on the band or as part of the design of the ring. Some of the most popular ways to make a ring uniquely your own is to have your name engraved or displayed on the outside of the ring, either on a band or within a setting or center area of the ring. Mother’s rings are the most common type of name rings. Monograms are a traditional choice for graduation gifts, especially for men. Ring styles [...]
Men’s Watch Buying Guide
May 15th, 2012 goldfinger If you are thinking of buying a man’s luxury watch for yourself or someone you know then you will want to do some research before you buy. A luxury watch is an indulgence, a very special purchase that should give you or the recipient pleasure for years to come if you choose wisely. Luxury watches are usually more expensive because they contain precious metals such as gold or include diamonds; you are also paying for a well-respected name or brand. Here are some tips for you to consider if you are considering buying a luxury watch. When purchasing a luxury watch you need to be prepared to part with a good amount of cash. These watches do not come cheap so you need to choose [...]
Ideas For Engagement Rings And Settings
May 11th, 2012 goldfinger When most people think of settings or mountings for engagement rings they have a mental image of the traditional prong style settings that secure the diamond to the band. While these types of settings are beautiful, simple and very discrete, there are other types of settings or mountings that can be used on engagement rings to highlight and enhance the appearance of the diamond. Many engagement ring settings are designed specifically to maximize the amount of light that can enter the diamond both from the top as well as the sides. This light entering into the diamond causes the flashes in color that make diamonds such an appealing stone for engagement rings and other types of jewelry. Mountings also elevate the diamond above the band, [...]
Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice Tags: diamonds, engagement ring settings, engagement rings, jewelry, mountings No Comments »Name Jewelry
May 10th, 2012 goldfinger Name jewelry is one of the trendiest types of fashion accessory for both men and women. A large part of this modern upswing in popularity is due to the hip hop culture where large name jewelry items have become the defining fashion in bling. While much of the current fashion is large, bling-style pieces, name jewelry can range from delicate and subtle to big and bold. But name jewelry is also very popular as traditional mothers jewelry. Name rings and name necklaces are by far the most popular items with online stores and retailers. The necklaces are not typically necklace and pendant sets, but rather the name is directly attached or part of the actual chain of the necklace. These solid looking and highly flashy [...]
Things To Consider When You Shop for Hoop Earrings
May 8th, 2012 goldfinger Are you looking for a great pair of hoop earrings? You need to consider certain factors when shopping for this fun and popular type of jewelry. You have many possibilities when it comes to hoop earrings, as they can be found in many styles and price ranges. Keeping the following suggestions in mind will help you find the best pair of hoop earrings. Hoop earrings can be small and reserved or large and joyful therefore you’ll want a variety of styles, depending on your intention and what your own fondness is. We’ll be looking at some ways to find the best pair of hoop earring for you, no matter what the occasion. As you shop for hoop earrings, don’t ignore comfort. As you try on [...]
Inspire Me: Personalized Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets & Charms
May 7th, 2012 goldfinger Inspirational personalized jewelry is more than must eye catching and gorgeous, it also provides a constant reminder to the wearer of words for living, positive and affirming messages or that there is someone that cares. The inspiration can be spiritual or religious in nature such as a crucifix or a religious symbol, or it can also be a symbol of peace, love or humanity such as a dove. In some cases specific symbols such as the clasped hands around the crown of the Claddagh rings, pendants and bracelets have come to combine both aspects of the inspirational piece. Inspirational rings are very popular, either those that feature religious or spiritual types of messages. Adding particular gemstones can also enhance the spiritual message since different stones [...]
Guide to Wedding Rings
May 7th, 2012 goldfinger Judging custom wedding rings is to a large degree, admittedly, a subjective affair. You either like the look or you don’t. But when adding in factors of cost, durability and the like, it’s helpful to be aware of some objective criteria used by the pros. You’ll want your personalized ring choice to be a good one. Fine personalized jewelry is not something you want to buy uninformed. WEIGHT It is often misunderstood that, while diamonds are measured in carats, gold is measured in karats. This is an indication of the purity, rather than a measure of the weight or the size. A 14kt gold ring contains 14/24 pure gold, or about 58%. The purity of platinum (denoted Plat or Pt) is measured on a scale [...]
Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice Tags: bridal, diamonds, jewelry, wedding bands, wedding rings No Comments »5 Key Factors To Consider Before You Buy Ethical Jewelry
May 5th, 2012 goldfinger Have you ever come to think of the possibility that your unique engagement rings wouldn’t stem from an ethical base? Recycled precious metals, gems, fair trade, fair trade gold, Canadian diamonds, diamonds from Namibia & the Kalahari, Botswana Diamonds. What are the differences between these products? How do we recognize companies that claim to base their business on what we call “ethical jewelry”? The truth is that crudely there are only a small group of merchants that manufacture ethical wedding rings, pay for advertising on the Web & create their jewelry based on resources extracted from the same ethical companies. The value chain is not very extensive and therefore a company does not have a lot of room to maneuver. Many of these companies know [...]
How Diamonds Are Appreciated By Their Carat
May 1st, 2012 goldfinger “Diamonds are actually a woman’s best friend” is a substantially utilized and renowned quote. But what precisely identifies a diamond? You may be mindful of the reality that diamonds come in diverse qualities. The unit employed to assess diamonds is known as a carat, and its the carat that describes the mass on the gemstone. Diamonds had been formed deep underground via intense heat as well as high pressure. These are primarily quite intricate structures created from just one element Carbon. The higher rate carat diamonds are basically greater than their lower rate counterparts. The larger the diamonds are and the greater they will weigh, the greater complex the carbon-structure is and therefore the less available it is to uncover such diamonds. Scarcity [...]
