Everyone is familiar with the colorless diamonds that we see everyday in wedding, and anniversary rings. They are usually full of fire, brilliance and sparkle as the light hits the diamond at different angles, but did you know there are many other colors that diamonds can come in. Some of these are natural and usually very expensive, others have been treated to bring out spectacular colors from Blues to Greens to Pinks, Reds, Yellows, and Purple.

The diamonds that have colors that fall outside of the grading standard D-Z color range are called Fancy Colored Diamonds. Let us look at the D-Z color range, these are graded through the pavilion (face down) as this is a universally accepted grading system that measures the absence of color (yellow) in a diamond.

D-F____________Colorless

G-J____________Near Colorless

K-M___________Faint Yellow Color

N-R___________Very Light Yellow Color

S-Z____________Light Yellow Color

The most prized and most valuable are the Colorless (D-F), with most commercial diamonds that you will find in jewelry stores fall into the G-H-I range. When you look at diamonds in this range, face up; it will look colorless to you.

Colored diamonds are now a very important part of the Jewelery business as they offer something different, but are still the hardest gemstone known to man and therefore wear exceptionally well. There are both natural and color enhanced (treated) diamonds that you will see in jewellery. Natural Colored diamonds other than Brown, Black or Grey are rare and usually are very expensive with a Fancy Vivid Pink being the most valuable. Colored diamonds are graded face up using Hue, Tone, Saturation and Depth of Color and grading ranges from Faint to Fancy Deep.

One of the most famous Natural Colored Diamonds is the "The Hope", a Fancy Deep greyish Blue that weighs in at 45.52 carats. The diamond has a long history from the 17th century and has been owned by many famous people including Louise XIV, Henry Philip Hope, Evalyn Walsh McLean and Harry Winston who in 1958 donated it to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. where is on public display today.

For most of us the cost of Natural Colored Diamonds can be prohibitive, however, we can still purchase treated diamonds that show stunning colors. The most common and stable of these treatments today is irradiation, as it penetrates the diamond and is usually permanent. The only caution is to make sure that the goldsmith that does any repairs on the ring knows the diamond is treated, as heat from a soldering torch can impact the color. Irradiation is safe, as today’s process makes sure there is no residual radiation left in the diamond. This process was first used back in 1904 and today enhanced diamonds are a cost effect way to get the beautiful colors in diamonds, without buying natural colored diamonds.

You will see today many colored diamonds offered in jewelers, and it is incumbent upon the seller to inform his customer that he is purchasing enhanced diamonds. You will find colors like, blue, green, purple, pink, yellows, browns, and reds all waiting for you to add them to your jewellery collection.

Most people will agree that a diamond says a thousand words. Most guys however, have no idea where to even begin when buying an engagement ring, there are just so many stresses involved! Will she like it? What if she thinks its too cheap? What will look best on her hand? What will her friends think? Well, choosing a diamond is a little like choosing an outfit, you want to find something nice, affordable, well fitting, and appealing. Hopefully you will be more prepared after reading what I've come up with.

If you start your quest for an engagement ring unprepared for all the turns it can take, you may as well scream disaster now. There are many things to consider when purchasing an engagement ring. One thing to remember is that this ring is not for you, it is for your finance to cherish for years to come so you will want something suitable for your partner.

One term that will pop up all over the place when you're searching for your engagement ring is ideal cut. When you hear this term it basically means that this diamond was cut specifically to highlight the diamond's positives and make the negatives less prominent, even if it took more work and money to do so.

More people than you would think Don't know the differences between diamond cuts. A diamond's shape or cut is also an important aspect to your shopping. The most popular shape for wedding rings these days are round cut diamonds, but they also come in square or rectangle cuts, oval cuts, pear shaped cuts, and heart shape cuts. Of the round diamonds the most well known and best one to buy is the brilliant cut, but we'll have to touch base more on the different types of cuts another time. The main thing you need to know is that the reason brilliant cuts are so popular are because of their many faces.

The main things to know about finding the perfect ring for your sweet heart is one, know your information. There is nothing worse then going shopping for something all day, and coming home empty handed. Do your research and have a budget. Know a rough estimate of how much each kind of ring costs and how much you can spend. Get your partners ring size, one of the most common mistakes a groom to be can make is getting the wrong ring size. Ask a family member or snag one of her other rings (preferably one she doesn't wear often but you know fits her) and find out her ring size. Most importantly, buy from your heart. A diamond is only worth as much as the feelings behind it, and when in doubt, ask a sales representative they can be pretty helpful.

Although the best way to get your sweetheart an engagement ring she will love, is to let her pick one herself, most guys find it harder to propose this way. However, sometimes it takes the trying on of many rings before she finds the one that makes her feel perfect in her own way, which after all, is part of the point, isn't it? Its not a bad idea to pick it out though, and chances are if you put effort into it you can get one that she would love the same as if she picked it out, if not more! But if you aren't letting her pick her own ring you must keep in mind while you are doing your shopping that she will have to wear and look at this ring every day for many years to come. You want the ring you buy her to be something that you know she will love and appreciate and the amount of effort you put into choosing one shows in the ring and the results.

First thing's first, Pay attention to what she likes! If you plan on marrying this woman it will definitely come in handy knowing her jewelery likes and dislikes. There are more than one ways to do this, a good way, without saying to much is watching what she wears. If she's the type of girl who always wears accessories with her outfits, you should start to develop a sense of what she has a taste for. If she's not that kind of girl, Don't fear! There are other options. Next time you're flipping through a magazine or watching a movie, ask her opinion on the jewelry some other women are wearing, this way you should get an idea of her opinions. Watch carefully for her styles like does she wear bold jewelery, classic or vintage? This will give you some good information to point out to the sales representative while you're shopping.

Also consider what will look most flattering on her hands. Would she prefer a cluster of gems, or a solitaire diamond sitting alone on a plan wedding band? What colors does she look best in? Another important thing to factor in is her lifestyle. You need to ask yourself things like, Will a big bulky ring get in her way at work? Does she need something small and professional looking? There are also fancy extras to think about, what shape does she want? A round or a square, or maybe something more unique like a heart. Maybe you should think about getting it engraved. Over time, if you pay attention you will be able to answer most of these questions, if you're still unsure, swear a family member to secrecy and ask their opinion, you'll most likely need to contact one of them for her size anyway. So Don't worry, think about these things, ask for peoples advice, and most importantly, think long and hard about what kind of ring to get your partner.

You would be surprised how many people do not know anything about the different cuts of diamonds that are out there, and the benefits of each. Most people if you ask what kind of diamond will give you a color and shape, not knowing it is much more than that. Here we are going to look at the various cuts of diamonds, which ones are most popular, and the terms used to describe them.

The most common cut for Engagement rings is a round cut. However, there are more than one type of round cuts. The number one ranking round cut is called a Brilliant cut, but a brilliant cut is only one out of the three main round cuts. A brilliant cut is known best for its many faces, most commonly seen in shapes like triangles and kites. The most spectacular thing about this diamond is that the faces (or facets) are all pointed outwards, which greatly enhances the way the light radiates through the diamond itself.

A step cut, has four-sided facets that are cut beneath the table of the diamond. The table, is the flat edge cut at the top of a diamond. The four facets are parallel to the diamonds girdle. Where the top or the crown of the diamond and the bottom or the pavilion of the diamond meet. In other words, it's the point in between the coned and and the top of the diamond that is visible from an aerial view. There are less facets in this diamond than in a brilliant cut diamond.

An emerald cut is the same type of cut as a step cut, only with the corners removed. They are mostly rectangular shaped but size varies, they can be anything from a lean thin rectangle to a wide bulk square. A mixed cut diamond is cut with techniques from both a step and a brilliant cut. A mixed cut diamond is cut with techniques from both a step and a brilliant cut and are most popular in colored gems.

Simple diamond bracelets glitter enlightening your face as you arrange your displaced curly hair with the fingers back into their position. Probably bracelet is the only jewelry that can be created by molding leather and cloth apart from metal. Therefore, it is assumed that a lot of experimentation is also possible with bracelets that decorate the wrist in the absence of the bangles. This is a modern wear and though the term takes you down memory lane where only gold bracelets were used, cheap beaded and colorful bracelets are fashion statements, nowadays. They are used in a wide range and so the fashion designers consider this to be an essential part of fashion. The skilled craftsmen like the Italian designers are storming their brains to come up with innovative and unparallel designs that can suit you best.

Needless to say that in order to beautify the wrists of both men and women there can be no better option than the funky bracelets that are now termed also as bands. Bracelets can be of various types and they also signify culture, as they were a significant part of the Latin culture. This jewelry is excellent as a gift item. Finely beaded, traditionally curved and decorated in a modern way this can be an excellent gift for your friend. Bracelets can be of various types like sports bracelets, Tennis bracelets and charm bracelets. There are several local terms for the bracelets but whatever it is they form a significant part of almost all the cultures. Ceramic, Wood and plastic bracelets decorated in different innovative ways is a craze with workingwomen. They are wearable with all type of clothes be it casual, formal or traditional.

Viavce is an inventory of all modern jewelry. They are more apt for the workingwomen who are fashion conscious and love to decorate themselves in the latest collections. The modern Italian designers have curved most of the bracelets of the company. They have used ceramics and nickel-plated chains to decorate them. The black and white oval bracelets are quite attractive and can be worn in parties and also with eveningwear. They gel brilliantly with skirts as well. Simple designs of bracelets are also available for sleek-jewelry lovers. Black ceramic charm bracelets are unique. The Italian designer has molded the acrylics, ceramic, and beads to give this lovely presentation. This can go with jeans as well as with skirts. You can wear them while going on trekking for that awesome look. Geometric shapes in jewelry are a common choice now following which a number of designers have structured this blue ceramic geometric bracelet that is funky and meant for all. They will go with any casuals. Braised ceramic bracelet is simple and looks brilliant with the small oval shaped bid at the center of the round bangle-like-bracelet. Each of the bracelets that are presented doesn’t have much seasonal importance and can look good in all seasons. But definitely those that are party wears may not look good during daytime with formals. The bracelets at Vivace are colorful and vibrant to say the least. The dexterity and the passion with which the designs are made are evident in each and every design for shoppers to view.

Bracelets get their due respect when they are elegantly curved and minutely designed. When put on the wrist it might look like an antique. Those of you who have an inclination towards trendy jewelry can select some of the fashion bracelets that are extremely elegant and have an essence of sophistication in them. They suit people of all ages and also match beautifully with all sorts of casuals. Among the precious ones, diamond bracelets look magnificent. In fact the silver and platinum bracelets speak different language and they contribute a lot in beautifying a woman’s hand. If you want to look like a complete diva then bracelets are the best choice. Affordable and trendy bracelets if carried well can signify a lot. To add an aura of richness you can also opt for some bracelets made up of cheap yet rare colored stones that when worn with matching apparels would compel every man to turn their faces at you. Your way of selecting bracelets and apparels can be rightly defined by the fashion designers whose job is to deal with such items all the time. You can seek their suggestion to change in selecting the trendiest bracelet for you.

The selection and buying of all these different type of bracelets is so easy now with the online shops that takes all the responsibility right from the presentation to the shipping of your items. Imitation of the original jewelry or the bracelets is always there but the sophistication is well reflected through the original sets. It is however always better to go for the affordable bracelets than spending for the imitations. Creativity always gets its due respect no matter in which form it is presented. Classical bracelets that you can wear in the evening for parties can be heavy and junk. Many women don’t liking wearing heavy jewelries. However, for those who can afford one of the diamond bracelets do not need to wear any other jewelry. But, wearing diamond stud bracelets may not appeal much. In such cases, for the workingwomen designer bracelets that suit the occasion, complexion and their apparel seems to be the best bet.

Jewelry can make any special occasion such as Christmas, Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, Birthdays and Valentines’ Day even more special because it suggests that you value the recipient very much to give such a precious present. Jewelry is most perfect as a gift during an anniversary as it is an occasion where you have to make your partner extra special. Normally people would give diamonds, gold, and silver and such are already common gifts for anniversaries. But if you want to make your sweet heart feel extra special, then pearls may be the perfect gift for your anniversary. Pearl is the traditional gift for the 30th wedding anniversary according to Emily Post’s published in 1922 entitled Etiquette in Society, in Business, Politics, and at Home. However, pearl can be a perfect anniversary gift during any anniversary as it can really make your partner feel special whether you are celebrating your first year or your hundredth. The pearl may not be as expensive as platinum or diamonds but it is precious enough to make such a special occasion picture perfect.

Pearls are basically Mother Nature’s product as a defense mechanism for oysters. When an irritant enters a mollusk, specifically the oyster, they begin to secrete special coatings called nacre to make the irritant smooth and bearable. As a result, the extra smooth luscious gem forms. It takes several years to form a substantial size of pearl the way we seem them in the market or in people’s jewelries today, which is why pearls are quite valuable. This complicated natural process of pearl-formation can very much reflect the complex and intimate character of your relationship.

Natural pearls are those that are formed naturally by wild oysters in the ocean, without the help of humans. Natural pearls are very rare these days, and are thus quite expensive. But if you can afford the extra expense, then you may very well get a natural pearl gift for your partner to illustrate the rarity of your love. If however, you cannot afford to buy expensive natural pearls, you can still very well get cultured pearls, which are also quite special

Cultured pearls are those that are formed with human intervention, but they are nevertheless still very genuine and precious. The difference is that humans are the ones who place irritants into the mollusk instead of them being accidentally implanted. The pearl formation process is still very similar as the one happening with wild oysters and it usually takes two to five years. The good thing about cultured pearls is that quality of shape and size of pearls can be ensured since humans know when irritants were implanted as well as their shape and texture.

Most pearls that can be bought today are already cultured pearls, whether they are seawater or freshwater ones. Nevertheless they still hold significant value as the process of creating them takes so much time and effort. Cultured pearls vary in price according to their size, luster, surface, color, and shape. It is important to scrutinize these characteristics to get the most value of a pearl you are vying to give as an anniversary gift.

When buying pearls it is important to examine the following:

The Nacre – this is the natural material that an oyster or mollusk secrets to make an irritant more tolerable. Nacre should not be thin because it can easily chip or peel. Pearls with thicker nacres are usually more expensive.

The Surface – pearls are generally more valued if their outer surface is devoid of blemishes and very clean. Excellent pearls often have mirror-like surfaces that shimmer very well, perfect as an anniversary gift.

The Size – Pearls are usually measured by their diameter in millimeters. As expected, larger pearls are usually more expensive than smaller ones. A difference of 1 millimeter can make a lot of difference in a pearl’s value.

The Color – Though most people think of pearls as being white or cream, there are other colors of pearls such as black, green, aqua, champagne, gray and even gold. It is important to match pearl color with a wearer’s preference especially if you are giving it as an anniversary gift.

The Shape – the symbol of perfection is a perfectly round pearl, thus round pearls are usually more expensive. But there are pearls that have novelty shapes and are considered valuable as well.

Pearls can definitely be perfect as an anniversary gift. So go ahead and shop around for that perfect pearl to make your sweetheart feel extra special on your anniversary.