A diamond wholesaler is not for only the savvy grooms-to-be can save as much as 40-percent by cutting out the middle-man but anyone. To enjoy the significant reduction in cost, you'll get your diamond directly from the wholesaler, instead of going through a jeweler. Most wholesalers sell loose diamonds that come from a miner to a cutter, or lapidary, to an international buyer. That buyer can sell to a jeweler or directly to you. You'll still have to locate a professional to mount your ring; however the diamond is the most expensive component of the jewelry so the cost savings is significant.
The internet has opened up the world of the diamond wholesaler to the public. Local jewelers can't offer wholesale pricing because they need to pay for rent and staffing. Use the web to your fullest advantage by requesting to see the wholesaler's credentials and to see if they are a member of a professional or business association such as the Better Business Bureau. Inquire if they sell GIA certified stones which guarantee a better investment. Educate yourself on diamond terminology such as color, carat, cut and clarity. Learn how to ask about flaws and imperfections. Know about treated, colored, conflict and synthetic diamonds. This will give you credibility and respect with a wholesaler.
Once you are presented with a diamond, examine it completely and consider getting a second unbiased opinion about the stone's quality and price immediately after purchase. If the dealer is honest, he'll accept a return if you are not completely happy. Remember that the cheaper cost does not mean an inferior stone. As with any jeweler, the diamond wholesaler will have a range of options to suit a groom's taste and wallet.
Friday, 30 October 2009
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Celtic Wedding Rings of Love
There is nothing more beautiful than two people celebrating their love through marriage. And a lot of couples choose Celtic wedding rings to solidify that love. They believe not only in its beauty but the symbolic meanings behind each design.
Celtic wedding rings are available in platinum, white gold, yellow gold and silver. Although the most expensive, many marrying couples prefer the platinum ring because it is the most durable. For those who can't afford platinum rings, white gold and yellow gold are the next best choice. They're not as expensive, and they're the next most durable ring. If budget is a bit tight, silver rings are the ones to choose. Don't worry, though, designs are not sacrificed and it will still be beautiful.
Marrying couples can also opt to have gemstones with their Celtic wedding rings. Diamonds, rubies and emeralds add more beauty to an already beautiful ring. These gemstones can be used in several ways, including as studs on the band of the ring or as one ring in the center.
When it comes to the design, there are many to choose from for Celtic wedding rings. And it usually differs with the knots used. Circular knots usually mean eternity and a life forever with each other. These are the most popular designs marrying couples choose for their rings. There are also angular knots available, and these rings symbolize stability and foundation.
Most knots represent life, mankind and even spirituality. Square knots, or shield knots, are meant to ward off evil spirits or bad intentions. Spirals signify rebirth or life cycles. The presence of man or animals on a Celtic wedding ring represents the relationship between man and nature or man and man.
Some favorite designs and knots for Celtic wedding rings include the Eternity Knot, the Trinity Knot, the Lover's Knot and Triskele. The Eternity Knot is any knot that has a closed path with no definite beginning and end. It symbolizes eternal life.
The Trinity Knot is a knot with three points connected into a triangle. Catholic and Celtic beliefs merged with the Trinity Knot. The knot represents the Holy Trinity, according to Catholic beliefs, and the Triple Gods and Goddesses of the Celtic belief. It symbolizes spiritual growth, eternal life and a love that never ends.
The Lover's Knot is any knot that connects what would otherwise be separate paths. The Josephine Knot, or Granny's Knot, can be considered a Lover's Knot. The Triskele has three interlocking spirals. These spirals could represent many things, including fertility, the phases of the moon, reincarnation and creation, preservation and destruction. The Triskele design is located at the center and surrounded with the couple's initials. It can also be seen as a symbol of commitment and eternity.
There are so many designs to choose for a Celtic wedding ring. The infinity band is a popular choice as it represents eternal and never-ending love for each other's partner. It has no beginning and no end and is available in silver, white gold, yellow gold and platinum. Its simple design also makes it an inexpensive choice, especially for the ones with a tight budget.
The Trinity Knot symbolizes perfection because it represents the Holy Trinity or the Triple Gods and Goddesses of the Celts. These rings can be dressed up with gold trims or be made as an inset ring to allow for resizing. The Trinity Knots can be placed all around the band or one by one around the band. The Celtic Knot has no beginning and no end and can be dressed up in a lot of ways. You can add yellow gold or white gold trim, add squares in between the knots or have the knots wrap around the entire band.
Who would have thought picking out Celtic wedding rings would require you to make so many choices? Still, it is worth the effort because it symbolizes a partnership and a lifelong commitment. So choosing the knot is important, and if it surrounds the entire band and has gold trims it will serve as a constant reminder of a couple's love for one another.
Celtic wedding rings are available in platinum, white gold, yellow gold and silver. Although the most expensive, many marrying couples prefer the platinum ring because it is the most durable. For those who can't afford platinum rings, white gold and yellow gold are the next best choice. They're not as expensive, and they're the next most durable ring. If budget is a bit tight, silver rings are the ones to choose. Don't worry, though, designs are not sacrificed and it will still be beautiful.
Marrying couples can also opt to have gemstones with their Celtic wedding rings. Diamonds, rubies and emeralds add more beauty to an already beautiful ring. These gemstones can be used in several ways, including as studs on the band of the ring or as one ring in the center.
When it comes to the design, there are many to choose from for Celtic wedding rings. And it usually differs with the knots used. Circular knots usually mean eternity and a life forever with each other. These are the most popular designs marrying couples choose for their rings. There are also angular knots available, and these rings symbolize stability and foundation.
Most knots represent life, mankind and even spirituality. Square knots, or shield knots, are meant to ward off evil spirits or bad intentions. Spirals signify rebirth or life cycles. The presence of man or animals on a Celtic wedding ring represents the relationship between man and nature or man and man.
Some favorite designs and knots for Celtic wedding rings include the Eternity Knot, the Trinity Knot, the Lover's Knot and Triskele. The Eternity Knot is any knot that has a closed path with no definite beginning and end. It symbolizes eternal life.
The Trinity Knot is a knot with three points connected into a triangle. Catholic and Celtic beliefs merged with the Trinity Knot. The knot represents the Holy Trinity, according to Catholic beliefs, and the Triple Gods and Goddesses of the Celtic belief. It symbolizes spiritual growth, eternal life and a love that never ends.
The Lover's Knot is any knot that connects what would otherwise be separate paths. The Josephine Knot, or Granny's Knot, can be considered a Lover's Knot. The Triskele has three interlocking spirals. These spirals could represent many things, including fertility, the phases of the moon, reincarnation and creation, preservation and destruction. The Triskele design is located at the center and surrounded with the couple's initials. It can also be seen as a symbol of commitment and eternity.
There are so many designs to choose for a Celtic wedding ring. The infinity band is a popular choice as it represents eternal and never-ending love for each other's partner. It has no beginning and no end and is available in silver, white gold, yellow gold and platinum. Its simple design also makes it an inexpensive choice, especially for the ones with a tight budget.
The Trinity Knot symbolizes perfection because it represents the Holy Trinity or the Triple Gods and Goddesses of the Celts. These rings can be dressed up with gold trims or be made as an inset ring to allow for resizing. The Trinity Knots can be placed all around the band or one by one around the band. The Celtic Knot has no beginning and no end and can be dressed up in a lot of ways. You can add yellow gold or white gold trim, add squares in between the knots or have the knots wrap around the entire band.
Who would have thought picking out Celtic wedding rings would require you to make so many choices? Still, it is worth the effort because it symbolizes a partnership and a lifelong commitment. So choosing the knot is important, and if it surrounds the entire band and has gold trims it will serve as a constant reminder of a couple's love for one another.
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Conflict Diamonds Are Paid For With Blood
If you are in the market for a beautiful piece of diamond jewelry, such as an engagement ring, it is vital that you pause to consider where that beautiful diamond comes from. Although diamonds have for long been loved and admired for their unique beauty, people have not known anything about where they actually come from. Now that is changing, as more and more people have access to information. You may have heard of conflict diamonds and perhaps you would like to avoid buying any; however, finding out if they are conflict diamonds is actually more difficult than you might think.
The way African wars have been conducted has changed drastically as a direct result of the trade in conflict diamonds. Through the blood diamond trade rebel or terrorist groups are able to secure the funds that they need to exist and to finance their wars. As a result, hundreds of thousands of innocent men, women and children have been injured, tortured, mutilated and killed. Conflict diamonds mean misery and suffering for countless ordinary civilians.
Angola is one country that has suffered due to the diamond trade. After gaining independence from Portugal in 1975, there were several groups who fought for control of the country, and UNITA, the National Union for the Total Control of Angola, was one of them. This group sold diamonds abroad in order to finance their war on their government. In Cote d'Ivoire, a route has developed in order to take diamonds out of Liberia and the war zone of Sierra Leone. The Republic of Congo, despite having no official diamond mining industry, has faced sanctions due to the export of large numbers of diamonds with no explanation of where they are from.
The free world has begun looking into means that will allow them to curtail the use of the diamond market by people who would finance military action, but in many cases it has been a hard struggle. The biggest step towards this goal is known as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. Pushed through by the UN, this is a process that is designed to certify the origin of all rough diamonds that have come from sources that are considered conflict free. The primary goal of the Kimberley Process is to halt the movement of blood diamonds into retail space and to ensure that human rights abuse funded through the illegal trade of diamonds is stopped.
Currently, there are 48 parties that actively participate in the Kimberley Process, with 74 countries represented. These participants include all major countries who have a hand in producing, importing and exporting diamonds. This is certainly an important step when it comes to banning the presence of blood diamonds in the market, but the truth of the matter is that the process still has a long way to go. There is a great deal of debate when it comes to ascertaining how diamonds are sourced and even how to track them.
If you are in a place where you are considering the purchase of a diamond, what are your choices going to be? Making it a priority to purchase only conflict-free diamonds is one thing, but how do you follow through? More than one conscientious consumer has run into a brick wall when searching out conflict free diamonds. They may be told that there is no way of telling where the diamonds are from, or they may be pushed off in other ways.
But if you are determined not to purchase a blood diamond, there are certain things that you can do that might help. Firstly, ask the jeweler to tell you where the diamonds originated. However, because there are many dishonest people out there you need more than just their word on the matter, and so, secondly, request proof that the diamonds are not conflict diamonds. If the jewelry company you are dealing with cannot provide you with written copies of their policy when it comes to blood diamonds, or statements from their suppliers, then this should definitely be viewed with suspicion on your part.
Although it might require some extra effort, it is so important that you do your bit in helping to ban the blood diamond trade. Your conscience will be clear because you will also know that you have not contributed in any way to the ongoing suffering of countless thousands of innocent people.
The way African wars have been conducted has changed drastically as a direct result of the trade in conflict diamonds. Through the blood diamond trade rebel or terrorist groups are able to secure the funds that they need to exist and to finance their wars. As a result, hundreds of thousands of innocent men, women and children have been injured, tortured, mutilated and killed. Conflict diamonds mean misery and suffering for countless ordinary civilians.
Angola is one country that has suffered due to the diamond trade. After gaining independence from Portugal in 1975, there were several groups who fought for control of the country, and UNITA, the National Union for the Total Control of Angola, was one of them. This group sold diamonds abroad in order to finance their war on their government. In Cote d'Ivoire, a route has developed in order to take diamonds out of Liberia and the war zone of Sierra Leone. The Republic of Congo, despite having no official diamond mining industry, has faced sanctions due to the export of large numbers of diamonds with no explanation of where they are from.
The free world has begun looking into means that will allow them to curtail the use of the diamond market by people who would finance military action, but in many cases it has been a hard struggle. The biggest step towards this goal is known as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. Pushed through by the UN, this is a process that is designed to certify the origin of all rough diamonds that have come from sources that are considered conflict free. The primary goal of the Kimberley Process is to halt the movement of blood diamonds into retail space and to ensure that human rights abuse funded through the illegal trade of diamonds is stopped.
Currently, there are 48 parties that actively participate in the Kimberley Process, with 74 countries represented. These participants include all major countries who have a hand in producing, importing and exporting diamonds. This is certainly an important step when it comes to banning the presence of blood diamonds in the market, but the truth of the matter is that the process still has a long way to go. There is a great deal of debate when it comes to ascertaining how diamonds are sourced and even how to track them.
If you are in a place where you are considering the purchase of a diamond, what are your choices going to be? Making it a priority to purchase only conflict-free diamonds is one thing, but how do you follow through? More than one conscientious consumer has run into a brick wall when searching out conflict free diamonds. They may be told that there is no way of telling where the diamonds are from, or they may be pushed off in other ways.
But if you are determined not to purchase a blood diamond, there are certain things that you can do that might help. Firstly, ask the jeweler to tell you where the diamonds originated. However, because there are many dishonest people out there you need more than just their word on the matter, and so, secondly, request proof that the diamonds are not conflict diamonds. If the jewelry company you are dealing with cannot provide you with written copies of their policy when it comes to blood diamonds, or statements from their suppliers, then this should definitely be viewed with suspicion on your part.
Although it might require some extra effort, it is so important that you do your bit in helping to ban the blood diamond trade. Your conscience will be clear because you will also know that you have not contributed in any way to the ongoing suffering of countless thousands of innocent people.
Monday, 26 October 2009
Wedding Rings - About Their Metals and Gemstones
Wedding rings are available in several types of metal and gemstones. This article mentions some of the different types you can buy.
Gold
Gold is one of the most popular of the precious metals for wedding rings. The purest form of gold is called 24 carat (24k) gold. Because it is so soft it is normally alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness sufficiently for making jewellery.The addition of another metal also changes its colour. Gold alloys which have lower carat numbers contain more of the added metal such as copper, palladium, or silver. Copper is the base metal which is most commonly used in the alloy, and this imparts to the gold alloy a reddish colour. Gold containing copper is known as rose gold. Blue gold can be made by combining the gold with iron. Purple gold can be made by alloying the gold with aluminum. Purple gold and blue gold is not very common however. Blue gold is more brittle and this can make it difficult to use during the process of making jewellery. Gold alloys which contain silver have a green-yellow colouration and are referred to as green gold. Combining gold with palladium or nickel gives white gold.
Platinum
Platinum is difficult to find since it is very rare and this means that it is very expensive. It is found just in a handful of places in the world, and is 30 times more rare than gold. Platinum has a high purity, and it has a white colour. It will not cause irritation to the skin unlike some other metals. Because of its white colouration, it will not reflect any colour into diamonds set into it. Other metals which are coloured can cast colour into the diamonds. Platinum is frequently 95% pure and won't fade or become tarnished. Its natural white colour will remain for many years. Since platinum is so pure, it is hypoallergenic and this means that it is suitable for wearing by people with sensitive skin. Platinum has very good pliability and this means that it can be made into a fine wire, enabling the making of highly intricate mesh accessories which could not be fashioned from other precious metals.
Band Style And Shape
In addition to different metals, wedding bands come in a large range of shapes, e.g. circular or flat, and also come in a choice of styles and finishes. It's a good idea to try several different combinations of style, shape and finish to see which combination is best for you.
Gemstones
Stones set into a wedding ring will probably account for the majority of the ring's cost. The size of the stone (or stones), the colour of the stones, their clarity and also their cut will also have an influence on the cost of the ring.
Gold
Gold is one of the most popular of the precious metals for wedding rings. The purest form of gold is called 24 carat (24k) gold. Because it is so soft it is normally alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness sufficiently for making jewellery.The addition of another metal also changes its colour. Gold alloys which have lower carat numbers contain more of the added metal such as copper, palladium, or silver. Copper is the base metal which is most commonly used in the alloy, and this imparts to the gold alloy a reddish colour. Gold containing copper is known as rose gold. Blue gold can be made by combining the gold with iron. Purple gold can be made by alloying the gold with aluminum. Purple gold and blue gold is not very common however. Blue gold is more brittle and this can make it difficult to use during the process of making jewellery. Gold alloys which contain silver have a green-yellow colouration and are referred to as green gold. Combining gold with palladium or nickel gives white gold.
Platinum
Platinum is difficult to find since it is very rare and this means that it is very expensive. It is found just in a handful of places in the world, and is 30 times more rare than gold. Platinum has a high purity, and it has a white colour. It will not cause irritation to the skin unlike some other metals. Because of its white colouration, it will not reflect any colour into diamonds set into it. Other metals which are coloured can cast colour into the diamonds. Platinum is frequently 95% pure and won't fade or become tarnished. Its natural white colour will remain for many years. Since platinum is so pure, it is hypoallergenic and this means that it is suitable for wearing by people with sensitive skin. Platinum has very good pliability and this means that it can be made into a fine wire, enabling the making of highly intricate mesh accessories which could not be fashioned from other precious metals.
Band Style And Shape
In addition to different metals, wedding bands come in a large range of shapes, e.g. circular or flat, and also come in a choice of styles and finishes. It's a good idea to try several different combinations of style, shape and finish to see which combination is best for you.
Gemstones
Stones set into a wedding ring will probably account for the majority of the ring's cost. The size of the stone (or stones), the colour of the stones, their clarity and also their cut will also have an influence on the cost of the ring.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Some Reasons For Designing Your Own Engagement Rings
You have heard a lot about the people who have preferred for designing of their own engagement rings. If you are also about to shop for the rings for your bride-to-be, then we offer you the right reasons for asking the jewelers to make the rings as per your specifications.
A usual reason for many couples designing their own rings is that they do not find satisfaction in the run-of-the-mill jewelry products found in a shop. Pre-set rings are available to all the people and many women are already wearing the ring design that you will buy. So, the novelty and uniqueness is almost missing in the ready to wear jewelries. Clearly, if you want to offer a unique gift of the ring to your woman, you should be making such a piece of your own specification.
To design such engagement rings, you need to draw a sketch on the paper and you can take help of anyone if you are not good at the drawing. You can compare some settings and designs of the rings online or in a physical store to have a glimpse of the current trends in the jewelry. Then, you should settle for a particular cut of the diamond.
You should compare princess cut, cushion cut or round brilliant cut of the diamond and see which one of them will be more attractive. Then, select a prong, bezel, channel, pave or any other setting for the ring. You should also choose from yellow gold, white gold and platinum metals for the ring. Keep all these factors in mind while making the sketch of the ring of your choice to arrive at the right design.
Take the specifications and the sketch to an experienced jeweler who designs engagement rings. Make sure to tell the jeweler that you will take the finished ring to the other jewelers for second opinion. This will force the jeweler to pay full attention for making the ring perfect with all the minute details.
Besides having a ring of your own specification, the option of designing of the rings is also beneficial for lowering the costs. if you are on a tight budget and cannot afford expensive pre-set diamond rings, then you can reduced the cost to larger extent by selecting an affordable design.
To slash the costs of engagement rings, you can purchase a loose diamond or many smaller diamonds that have invisible flaws. Such gems may also have yellowish color but its prices are lower. If you can cut the costs on the diamonds, the jewelry will be much more affordable. Or, you can settle for gemstones that are cheaper.
Similarly, designing of the jewelery also gives you the option of a cheaper metal like white gold instead of platinum. You can also settle for some cheaper settings that are simple but elegant. To reduce the costs further, explore the internet also for purchasing the loose gems and designing of the ring in simple steps. But ensure that the online jeweler is reliable and has a return policy too.
A usual reason for many couples designing their own rings is that they do not find satisfaction in the run-of-the-mill jewelry products found in a shop. Pre-set rings are available to all the people and many women are already wearing the ring design that you will buy. So, the novelty and uniqueness is almost missing in the ready to wear jewelries. Clearly, if you want to offer a unique gift of the ring to your woman, you should be making such a piece of your own specification.
To design such engagement rings, you need to draw a sketch on the paper and you can take help of anyone if you are not good at the drawing. You can compare some settings and designs of the rings online or in a physical store to have a glimpse of the current trends in the jewelry. Then, you should settle for a particular cut of the diamond.
You should compare princess cut, cushion cut or round brilliant cut of the diamond and see which one of them will be more attractive. Then, select a prong, bezel, channel, pave or any other setting for the ring. You should also choose from yellow gold, white gold and platinum metals for the ring. Keep all these factors in mind while making the sketch of the ring of your choice to arrive at the right design.
Take the specifications and the sketch to an experienced jeweler who designs engagement rings. Make sure to tell the jeweler that you will take the finished ring to the other jewelers for second opinion. This will force the jeweler to pay full attention for making the ring perfect with all the minute details.
Besides having a ring of your own specification, the option of designing of the rings is also beneficial for lowering the costs. if you are on a tight budget and cannot afford expensive pre-set diamond rings, then you can reduced the cost to larger extent by selecting an affordable design.
To slash the costs of engagement rings, you can purchase a loose diamond or many smaller diamonds that have invisible flaws. Such gems may also have yellowish color but its prices are lower. If you can cut the costs on the diamonds, the jewelry will be much more affordable. Or, you can settle for gemstones that are cheaper.
Similarly, designing of the jewelery also gives you the option of a cheaper metal like white gold instead of platinum. You can also settle for some cheaper settings that are simple but elegant. To reduce the costs further, explore the internet also for purchasing the loose gems and designing of the ring in simple steps. But ensure that the online jeweler is reliable and has a return policy too.
Friday, 23 October 2009
Wholesale Gold Jewelry - The Most Reliable Investment
Gold, considered the most precious of all metals has been one of the most desired metals right from the olden ages. Its shiny, attractive, lustrous look has many takers. It is also used in a variety of fields for different purposes.
It finds it use in a wide variety of applications ranging from jewelry, medicine, industry, electronics and food and drink and even as a medium of monetary exchange. It is often considered as the best investment. There are many ways and forms gold can be bought in.
One of the best ways to buy gold is in wholesale. Wholesale sellers offer really good prices when it comes to gold. Sometimes for a wedding or as gifts for any function or occasion, a lot of gold jewelry is needed and as such buying gold in bulk is the best option.
Gold earrings, necklaces, chains, anklets, rings and bangles are a few of the gold jewelry items that are always in demand. Gold bars are also one of the most popular forms in which gold is bought. Gold coins are another form of buying gold. They are bought for several purposes such as collectors buy it to add it to their collection or as bullion coins for investment purposes. Their weight is the basis on which their value is decided .
Buying gold in wholesale requires us to take certain amount of precautions. We have to verify the credentials of the seller and make sure that he is a genuine dealer and the quality and pureness of the gold he is selling is good.
Gold is sometimes mixed with other metals or even diamonds to produce an even further astonishing range of jewelry. The wide variety of gold jewelry available in wholesale further boosts its advantages. Some times to ease the customer's troubles, some wholesale sellers allow the payment to be made even in installments.
Hand-crafted as well as machine crafted wholesale gold jewelry is available with hand-crafted priced a little higher than machine crafted. There are a variety of designs available and sometimes even customized bulk orders are taken by wholesalers.
With so many benefits it is no wonder that the safest investment of all - gold is one of the most profitable businesses in wholesale.
It finds it use in a wide variety of applications ranging from jewelry, medicine, industry, electronics and food and drink and even as a medium of monetary exchange. It is often considered as the best investment. There are many ways and forms gold can be bought in.
One of the best ways to buy gold is in wholesale. Wholesale sellers offer really good prices when it comes to gold. Sometimes for a wedding or as gifts for any function or occasion, a lot of gold jewelry is needed and as such buying gold in bulk is the best option.
Gold earrings, necklaces, chains, anklets, rings and bangles are a few of the gold jewelry items that are always in demand. Gold bars are also one of the most popular forms in which gold is bought. Gold coins are another form of buying gold. They are bought for several purposes such as collectors buy it to add it to their collection or as bullion coins for investment purposes. Their weight is the basis on which their value is decided .
Buying gold in wholesale requires us to take certain amount of precautions. We have to verify the credentials of the seller and make sure that he is a genuine dealer and the quality and pureness of the gold he is selling is good.
Gold is sometimes mixed with other metals or even diamonds to produce an even further astonishing range of jewelry. The wide variety of gold jewelry available in wholesale further boosts its advantages. Some times to ease the customer's troubles, some wholesale sellers allow the payment to be made even in installments.
Hand-crafted as well as machine crafted wholesale gold jewelry is available with hand-crafted priced a little higher than machine crafted. There are a variety of designs available and sometimes even customized bulk orders are taken by wholesalers.
With so many benefits it is no wonder that the safest investment of all - gold is one of the most profitable businesses in wholesale.
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Celtic Wedding Rings - How Wide Should the Band Be?
Choosing the right Celtic wedding rings for you and your future husband or wife should be a joyful task. However, some questions may arise during the selection process.
One of the things you may be wondering about is exactly how wide the band, or bands, should be...
This very personal decision depends a great deal on a few key factors. For example, your body type should play a role in which Celtic wedding ring you select.
Those with petite or delicate builds will be flattered most by a ring that is also slender and delicate. Conversely, if you have a more solid build, you may find a wider band suits you best. Looking at your body type and choosing accordingly is a wise way to begin the search for the ideal ring.
Aside from body type, there are some other things you may want to consider. Current trends in jewelry design may also prompt your decision.
If you are looking for a interesting mixture of the ancient symbols of Celtic culture (spirals, knot work, Claddagh symbols) and modern style, you may want to go for a more individual ring with a touch of past and present built in to its design.
Sometimes, wider bands work best, as they provide a larger base for unique settings, stones, and scrollwork.
Slender bands provide the most traditional, classic look. They are usually combined with a central gemstone, such as emerald, diamond, or ruby, and some intricate interlace (knot work) to flank the solitaire stone and lend dimension.
Certain of today's Celtic wedding rings utilize two tones of gold to add visual interest, often in the form of borders in a contrasting precious metal. These bands are often wider, and they really do "pop" on the hand, drawing the eye. However, if you're interested in a slender band with yellow and white-gold details, you'll be pleased to note that plenty of these rings are available.
Rather than contrasting borders, they often rely on Celtic interlace (along the top of the ring) to provide more richness and ornate beauty.
Thin, medium, and wide bands all offer differing degrees of engraving, embossed symbols, and inlaid jewels. Taking the time to shop around and see what looks best to you is important. Luckily, there are a host of excellent choices in today's marketplace.
Be sure to look for a retailer who promises handcrafted quality and authenticity. Rings should be stamped (assayed) in Ireland itself for true heirloom quality that is guaranteed.
In general, learning to correlate body type to ring width is the best way to choose. But there are no rules. Finding a ring you love, which offers the special, enduring symbols of Celtic culture is the most important thing. Having the same passion for your choice that the master artisans of Ireland have for their time-honored craft will ensure that you can enjoy your wedding ring for a lifetime.
One of the things you may be wondering about is exactly how wide the band, or bands, should be...
This very personal decision depends a great deal on a few key factors. For example, your body type should play a role in which Celtic wedding ring you select.
Those with petite or delicate builds will be flattered most by a ring that is also slender and delicate. Conversely, if you have a more solid build, you may find a wider band suits you best. Looking at your body type and choosing accordingly is a wise way to begin the search for the ideal ring.
Aside from body type, there are some other things you may want to consider. Current trends in jewelry design may also prompt your decision.
If you are looking for a interesting mixture of the ancient symbols of Celtic culture (spirals, knot work, Claddagh symbols) and modern style, you may want to go for a more individual ring with a touch of past and present built in to its design.
Sometimes, wider bands work best, as they provide a larger base for unique settings, stones, and scrollwork.
Slender bands provide the most traditional, classic look. They are usually combined with a central gemstone, such as emerald, diamond, or ruby, and some intricate interlace (knot work) to flank the solitaire stone and lend dimension.
Certain of today's Celtic wedding rings utilize two tones of gold to add visual interest, often in the form of borders in a contrasting precious metal. These bands are often wider, and they really do "pop" on the hand, drawing the eye. However, if you're interested in a slender band with yellow and white-gold details, you'll be pleased to note that plenty of these rings are available.
Rather than contrasting borders, they often rely on Celtic interlace (along the top of the ring) to provide more richness and ornate beauty.
Thin, medium, and wide bands all offer differing degrees of engraving, embossed symbols, and inlaid jewels. Taking the time to shop around and see what looks best to you is important. Luckily, there are a host of excellent choices in today's marketplace.
Be sure to look for a retailer who promises handcrafted quality and authenticity. Rings should be stamped (assayed) in Ireland itself for true heirloom quality that is guaranteed.
In general, learning to correlate body type to ring width is the best way to choose. But there are no rules. Finding a ring you love, which offers the special, enduring symbols of Celtic culture is the most important thing. Having the same passion for your choice that the master artisans of Ireland have for their time-honored craft will ensure that you can enjoy your wedding ring for a lifetime.
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