Diamond Jewelry

The first image that comes to your mind when you think of diamonds is of clear crystal like diamonds that you so often see on display in jewelry stores. But, unlike the common presumption diamonds come in a wide range of colors including pink, yellow, orange, blue, black and green. Brown diamonds are more popularly known as chocolate diamonds for their similarity of color and also a marketing stunt.

These beautiful colors are result of some trace elements that become a part of the atomic structure of diamond during its formation process. In this particular case of brown diamonds irradiation materials are responsible for the bestowing the color upon diamonds.

Even the largest diamond in world’s history, ‘The Golden Jubilee’, a 545 carat diamond is

a brown diamond. The diamond was gifted to the King of Thailand to celebrate his 50 years as a king.

Brown diamonds may not be as rare as green or red diamonds, but they are rarer than the white diamonds and are slowly coming into the limelight. With their subtle golden tones, chocolate diamonds have become a new age classic.

Brown diamonds range in color from Champagne to Cognac and are found in the mines of Australia, Africa and Siberia. The Argyle diamond in Australia that is more famous for producing pink diamonds is also the largest producer of brown diamonds in the world.

It is the wedding season! And, when we talk about weddings, wedding rings seem like an indispensable part of it. Exchanging wedding rings is one of the most sacred traditions in a wedding and wedding rings are undoubtedly that jewelry that one treasures for all his/her life.

But I realized for something as important as this, very few might be aware of how all of it started, about the history of wedding rings.

Wedding rings that are now believed to be a symbol of everlasting love and loyalty don’t have a history that is as romantic. For the Romans, acceptance of a ring by a young lady was binding; it was like a legal agreement that the girl was no longer free. In early Egypt the ring was also associated with the supernatural and was gifted believing that it would increase the life of its wearer.

In many customs, exchanging wedding rings was also symbolic of giving valuables to the newly wed couple. In those times, marriage was seen as a contract between two families and not much as two individuals. 

Everyone these days keep talking about birthstones, birthstone jewelry. July is the month of rubies, April for diamonds, December for tanzanite, but what actually are birthstones, what is birthstone jewelry?

Birthstones actually comprise a list of gemstones, one gemstone for each month. These symbolize the month of one’s birth. Gemstones are believed to have special powers, and healing abilities which is said that it bestows on its wearer.

History of Birthstones

It is not confirmed that from where did the trend of birthstones actually began. However, many believe that it is derived from the twelve gemstones that were no consistency in common list of birthstones. Some cultures believed in birthstones as per the Zodiac, some as per the name of the individual.

Finally in 1912, American Jewelers Association ‘Jewelry of America’, in an attempt to introduce a standard list of birthstone officially adopted a list of twelve gemstones which is popularly also called as ‘Modern list of birthstones’. The list widely used all over in the United States and many other countries such as Thailand and Australia. In the year 2002, Tanzanite was added to this list of gemstones by the American Gemstone Trade Association, as a December birthstone along with Blue Topaz.

The list of Modern Birthstones is as follows

January – Garnet

February – Amethyst

March – Aquamarine

April – Diamond

May – Emerald

June – Pearl

July – Ruby

August – Peridot

September – Sapphire

October – Opal

November – Yellow Topaz

December – Blue Toapz and Tanzanite

Diamond Hoop Earrings have come up as one of the most dominating fashion accessories in recent times. Hoop earrings come in all sizes, ranging from small hoops that only travel the distance to your ear lobe to the big oversized hoop earring that beautifully hang till your shoulders. Whatever be the event you will always see these diamond hoop earrings reigning over the red carpet.

Diamond hoop earrings are an all time classic, they are very versatile and they beautifully combine style with subtlety. They come in many designs and you can choose the ones that best define your personal style. Single line small hoop earrings are sharp and make a great pair with your formal office wears. When talking about small hoop earrings, even semi hoop earrings are a good option. Semi hoop earrings don’t make full circle but still give the impression of a full hoop. Great way to save some money.

Big hoop diamond earrings are a hot favorite among the celebrities and are great way to accessorize your evening dress. They not only add spark to your wardrobe but also add length to your face. These diamond hoop earrings complement all kinds of outfits and all skin tones. An absolute must in every girl’s wardrobe I would say if you love that extra attention!

Diamond Eternity Rings have gained much popularity in recent times. The series of diamonds go all around the band making it look brilliant yet subtle enough that it can be worn every day. Eternity rings are symbol everlasting love, that is why eternity rings are a great way to tell that special person ‘I will love you till eternity’.

Whatever is the occasion, a diamond eternity ring always make a perfect gift. A gift that she could wear on her finger and feel cherished and loved. They say that diamond is a woman’s best friend and when these stunning gems come in the form an eternity ring, you really can’t ask for anything more.

This beautiful channel set diamond eternity ring of Angara.com is truly a masterpiece. Offered at just $749. It can’t get any better.