Aug

02

How to Save Money on Engagement Rings

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An engagement ring is one of the most important jewelry a couple may have before they will finally settle down. Choosing for the right engagement ring can be hard, as one will consider many things, however, saving some amount of money can be the main issue that every man is thinking about. So, how could a man save money on their engagement rings? Of course, the first thing that every man should consider is his purchasing power. Will they be able to purchase it with cash or through financing, and how much are they willing to spend for an engagement ring.

Searching for a cheap solitaire engagement ring can be the first thing to do. Guys must know that there are many solitaire engagement rings that are priced in less than $1,000. One can choose to have the 1/3 or ½ carat, as this will make your solitaire engagement ring more affordable.

Choosing for the right metal is also another thing that men should consider before buying an engagement ring. They must take note that platinum is harder than gold and is more expensive. If you choose to have, 14K gold rings whether its white or gold, it is a cheaper choice as compared to with a platinum one.

When talking about stones, it is better to choose those engagement rings that have many small diamonds. It has been known that smaller gems are plentiful and a lot cheaper than those that have large stones.

Many of the girls prefer to have a diamond bands then having a solitaire engagement ring. It is advisable that the guy should ask if what his fiancée prefers. A diamond band is much cheaper than an engagement ring. Some women prefer a band because they do not like the discomfort of the solitaire engagement rings when it catches on their clothing or bumping unto everything that the girls touches. That is why giving the fancy band a good try is economical.

An engagement ring is not all about diamonds. One can choose to have an elegant and long lasting engagement ring that has sapphires as the gemstone. Sapphires are cheaper, have better clarity, and are more durable. They are also available in different colors that will surely match with your fiancée’s personality and style, and you can have it with or without diamond.

Now that you have the idea of saving lots of money for your engagement ring, you can also try some other ways of saving your money.

Purchasing your ring on a local jewelry store and availing on their huge sales is a sure way of saving money. If you have access to your family ring, you can try having one with loose diamond and place it in a new setting, or maybe you have a classic setting that would look good on a new gemstone.

Purchasing on an online auction is a good move to save on your engagement ring. Hopping from one pawnshop to another is another great way of finding the engagement ring of your choice at an affordable price.

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Jun

19

The Pearl Jewelry Terms a Bride Must Know

Filed Under (Uncategorized) by admin on 19-06-2009

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On a once of a lifetime event that a couple experience, which is the wedding day, both the bride and the groom are looking forward of having the best wedding jewelry on their very special moment. Many of the brides wanted to wear their mom’s pearl bridal jewelry on their wedding day, and some are lucky enough to have their grandmother’s jewelry in them. However, if in any case the bride is not lucky enough to have her parent’s Pearl bridal jewelry, shopping for one is the best option. When shopping for your dream pearl jewelry, it is important that you are familiar with the terminologies manufacturers and sellers commonly use so that you can easily compare from one pearl to the other.

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Pearl Jewelry terminologies include:

Cultured over Natural – as the name suggest cultured and natural differs on how the pearls are produce. One must know though that either process has the ability to produce authentic pearl that will make your wedding day a memorable one. Cultured Pearls are those grown one pearl farms with the help of the farmers. This process includes the insertion of an object into the mollusk in order to start the process of pearl creation. Natural pearls on the other hand are those who are found in their natural environment. Being a natural, as a result they are tend to be unique from each other, which is the reason why they are more expensive that the cultured ones.

Shape – when shopping for your wedding jewelry, it is also important to pay a closer attention of your pearl jewelry’s shape. Shape terms are listed below:

  • Near Round – these pearls are the ones that are not perfectly round but are close to it.
  • Oval – these pearls looks as they sound.
  • Button Style – These pearls are thinner or squashed by comparison.
  • Drop Pearls – those pearls that look like a teardrop
  • Baroque – these are those pearls with unique and irregular shape that ranges from semi-round to stick or cross-shaped. One must know that Tahitian and South Sea baroque pearls are harder to create thus, with a greater value.
  • Nacre or Mother of Pearl – this is the hard pearly internal layer of the shells of some mollusks. Identifying high quality pearls can be determined on nacres. The thicker the nacre the more resistant your pearl be against scratches, nicks, and its overall wear and tear.
  • Luster – term use for pearl’s ability to produce light. Pearls with reflection or shine are the ones who have ability to reflect light are the ones of great quality.
  • Surface – literally, it refers to the outer appearance of the pearl. Blemish free surface are of high quality and with a greater value.
  • Color – a pearl’s color differ each type. Akoya type of pearls carries the color white with cream or pink overtones, Tahitian pearls has black or shade or gray color, and the South Sea pearls generally are the golden pearls.
  • Grades – pearls are graded A to AAA with AAA as with the highest quality and A with a lower quality.
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