Feb 15 2010

Emerald Cut Rings and Other Popular Styles

If you are shopping for a gemstone ring, either as a fashion item for yourself or looking for an engagement ring, there are several boxes that need to be ticked. The first is which metal to have the band made from; the second is which gemstone ring to choose in order to complement your choice of band. For example, if you want a yellow gold ring, a diamond might not be shown off to its best effect; whereas a white gold ring will allow a diamond to sparkle beautifully and cleanly. The final consideration, having decided on the band metal and the gemstone, is the cut – or shape – of the stone.

There are several to choose from, and this may depend on which gem you opted for, or whether your ring is an eternity ring, which has the stones set around the outside. If this is the case, you could have a series of small round cut diamonds encircling the ring, but not touching each other. A second configuration, ideal for eternity rings, is the emerald cut, which is flat and square. This means you can have a series of gems all touching each other, a stripe of color made from precious stones.

Of course the emerald cut was designed originally for emerald rings where the softer and more fragile stone usually needs a little protection. It is common to set emeralds into a bezel setting, a bit like a metal collar which protects the stone from side impacts, that might otherwise chip it. Despite the origins of the different cuts, whether round cut, emerald cut, princess, marquise or heart-shaped, they are all used for most stones these days. The cut that is used is normally chosen to accentuate the beauty of the initial raw stone, and depends on where natural faults and inclusions lie. So whichever cut you decide to go for with your ring, you’ll know that is the perfect shape for your particular piece of gemstone.


Jan 14 2010

Solitaire Rings

Solitaire is a French word which translated into English means, solitary or lonely. Thus a solitaire card game is one that is played by oneself and a solitaire ring is one that has one single stone mounted on it. Solitaire rings are beautiful by virtue of their simplicity. They range from cheap to unfathomably expensive depending on the stone used, and its size. Of all the gem stones that can be set in a solitaire ring, diamonds are surely the most common. These rings are simple but elegant. Ladies wearing them are made instantly more graceful and an understated beauty is conveyed upon them. The sole purpose of the band in a solitaire ring is to enhance and display the stone at its full potential. Don’t be put off by a simple band. Rather, look at the ring as a whole; you will find that this simplicity is actually the key to the ring’s beauty. Onlooker’s will be far more interested in the stone than in the band! This interest is only heightened when the stone in question is a brilliant diamond. Despite their simplicity, there are a few different types of solitaire ring design. The stone can be set in a claw or a bezel. A claw setting is usually comprised of an even number of claws which hold the stone in place. 4, 6 or 8 claws are most common. A bezel type setting will hold the stone more securely by surrounding it but some people don’t like the way that this obscures the view of the stone. Arguable the most well know solitaire rings are those of the esteemed jewelers, Tiffany and Company. They formulated their own setting design in the late 19th century which has come to be known as a Tiffany setting. A tiffany setting is 6 claw platinum setting. It allows more light to refract through the diamond than a bezel setting and so helps the diamond to shine more brilliantly. Solitaire rings are a very common design for use as engagement rings and because of their timeless design and popularity, they are easy to find in any jewelry store.


Dec 26 2009

Funny Maternity T Shirts

In the past it was expected for pregnant women to hide their pregnant bellies. It was considered proper etiquette to conceal the pregnancy. Woman would wear over-sized tops that were drab and plain. In the past twenty or so years women have started to be proud of their ability to bare children and their growing stomachs. Showing off a pregnant belly has become the norm. Along with showing off a pregnancy comes many people staring and unsolicited advice. One way to get these people to get the message to go away is wearing funny maternity t-shirts. There are maternity t-shirts for every person, older, younger, shy, outspoken and eccentric in nature.

More and more people are turning to funny maternity t-shirts to send a message. Pregnant women are already frustrated, uncomfortable and emotional; the last thing they want or need is a person they do not even know coming up and making comments to them. It is shocking some of the things people will say, and the way others will even walk up and touch the baby bump, or pregnant belly. Some maternity shirts have saying on them, while others have pictures. An few examples of some of the funny sayings or messages is “All I Wanted was a Backrub”, “Don’t Touch My Belly”, and for those who get comments about multiple children “Fertile Myrtle”. Some picture examples are a pregnant dinosaur with a caption “Prego-saurus”, or a watermelon and a caption of “Yes I Ate the Seed”.

There are many different kinds of funny maternity t-shirts; it just takes a little shopping around to find one that suits a person’s personality. Some can be sweet and cute ways of telling people the great news, or just fun ways to show off a bump. Others can be rude and sassy to help get a message across. For people with friends or family members who are expecting a bundle of joy, these maternity t-shirts will also make great presents.


Nov 22 2009

Magnetic Therapy Bracelet

Do you know that there are now ways of helping your body pains and ailments without taking drugs or having to undergo any kind of medical procedure? The latest growing trend is the use of magnetic bracelets to help blood circulation and provide enough acupressure to help deal with different physical problems.

If you are experiencing chronic headaches, back pains, insomnia, arthritis, stress, digestive problems, or even sports injuries, then maybe what you need is a magnetic therapy bracelet. This is a simple solution to many of your physical problems that is non-invasive, not involving pain medication, and entirely safe. It is not the cure, but it will help you handle the pain.

You can choose from a wide range of styles for men and women. Most of these magnetic bracelets are light and easy to match.


Nov 20 2009

Gem-set rings for men

Although, like most jewelry, gem-set rings are more usually worn by women you can find examples which were created with men in mind. Of course a man, if he was so inclined, could wear any ring he wanted but by and large men stay away from rings in general and gem-set examples in particular.

Stone-set signet rings seem to be the one type that some males are willing to make an exception and get something with a gem. These rings are distinctive and certainly are not the same thing as is worm by women. The front of the ring is usually a bit thicker than the rest and is pierced to take a stone. Not something that you would want to buy as a gift for a man but something a man might like to pick for himself.

If you are looking for such a thing then you would do well to make your purchase in a real world jewelry shop, rather than Online. Most men are unsure about making a jewelry purchase and seeing something in the flesh before you hand over the money will help to ensure that you make the right decision.


Nov 16 2009

Getting a Permanent Eyebrow Shape

If having to work on making your eyebrows look just right everytime you go out is becoming a hassle, then you may want to consider getting eyebrow tattoos. Tattoo eyebrows can look great and natural if it is done correctly. So you will want to make sure you go with an experienced professional. You will want to ask around for referrals instead of blindly going with the first person you see. There are pros and cons to getting this type of procedure done. You will want to make sure you really want to do this since tattoos aren’t something you can just wipe off. You also have to consider that over time, your face will change due to aging and gaining or losing weight so it will effect your look.


Nov 2 2009

Weekend Bags – Cool Bag for Casual Activities

Weekend bags are the cool bags for casual activities. They are use especially during weekend. In fact they have been specifically designed foe weekend activities like skiing and outdoor sidewalk. Weekend bags like leather weekend bags and weekend tote bags look cool and stylish. They can either by shoulder carry or hand carry. The bag designers have considered the convenient and portability of the users. Thus many of these weekender bags are attached with shoulder straps beside handles. Weekend bags like leather weekend bags are spacious enough for your weekend activities. The space from the bags created lots of convenience for the users. They no need to worry where to insert their wallets and coin purse. Weekend bags will help them to take care of these important stuffs.


Nov 1 2009

How to Get Scene Hair

You’ve seen them – those cool girls, so bubbly and fun, squeezed into skinny jeans and too-small tees, each an original but with thing in common: eye-popping hair, big and bold and hot. You can be that girl.Big Scene Hair

It starts with the cut. Scene haircuts have choppy, even random, layers all around the head. But the bangs are left long. They can be cut straight across just above the eyes, but more often they’re at an angle and swept to one side, covering one eye. If needed, straighten hair with a flatiron, then tease the layers, spraying generously with hairspray. Smooth down the teased pieces being careful not to knock down the height. You can add clip on hair extensions here and there in bright colors. Finish with a darling bow, or punky clip, or headband. With scene hair anything goes.


Oct 25 2009

Who Makes Slipper Boots?

There are a few major brands of slipper boots that are extremely popular. In addition to their popularity, these brands really led the way with this trend. The most popular slipper boot brands are Ugg and Mukluk. Mukluks have been around for the longest period. These traditional shoes originated with Canadian Aboriginals hundreds of years ago. Today they are worn on fashion runways all over the world and by consumers everywhere. Uggs were originally found only in Australia where the company started. Australians wore these shoes on the beach. Ugg was founded in 1978 so they do not have as long a history as Mukluk, but they have made a far greater impact. In fact, in 2003, Ugg was named Footwear News’ “Brand of the Year” because they created an entirely new category of shoes. Even those these companies started the trend and are still among the most popular, you can find slipper boots almost anywhere these days. Old Navy has some slipper boots that I like quite a bit because they are durable and affordable.


Oct 20 2009

Black Clutch Bag – Importance and Usages

Black clutch bag is a type of luxury handbag for woman. They are used for formal functions like wedding dinner and high class dinner. Some people called black clutch bag as clutches. Beside black clutch bags, there are also many types of clutch bags like silver clutch bag and gold clutch bag. These clutch bags are the best container and case that help woman to look more outstanding during the day of the event.

Black clutch bags are varieties. You can find full series of black clutch bags in many branded shops like Gucci and Chanel. However famous black clutch bag still belongs to black leather clutch bag and black patent clutch bag. These black clutch handbag decorates woman. They make woman looks different from others.