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Showing posts with label ring. Show all posts

A little "big" ring

I know I'm myself one of those that love wearing rings, and of course I love making them. Nothing says as much about a person as a ring created in your own style in your own opinion.
Some of the very first beading projects I started out making were beaded rings. I haven't really been doing any beaded rings including bead embroidery to be frank, until now.
Why? Cause a ring is always personal and sometimes to make rings also to a consumer you need to know their ring sizes, and that I've noticed varies a lot from person to person.

Last month I decided to purchase some adjustable ring bases cause I wanted to go crazy with those "scrap" cabochons I have laying around, that I have absolutely no idea what else to make of.

So yesterday I looked through some of the resin cabs I've made and I noticed a bronze colored one which I've made using some bronze colored PearlEx powder. It was very hard to capture the real beauty of the effect that the PearlEx powder gave the resin, but the pigment really "swirls" around (not actually moving, heh) with sparkles.
I played with the cabochon on my ring-finger and thought it would look really cool as a ring even with it's giant size (approx. 2.5cm - 1"). I decided I would use some earthy tones and execute it in a simple way to make a bohemian styled piece. I've never really done anything in that style before so it was a bit like stepping out of my comfort zone at the same time even if the design is pretty simple.

I found creating these rings so fun I've actually already put some cabochons I want to use like this to the side, and some I've already glued on to some beading foundation and then I can start beading on them whenever I get in the mood to take a little break off of those bigger pieces I'm still working on.

Have you tried your hands yet on making beaded rings? If so did you enjoy it?

Bead Embroidery Ring II

Yesterday I was a bit bored and I wanted to get a little variation with what I was doing so I decided to take one of my 8mm hematite cabochons and glued it to some interfacing. After that I decided to play around a little bit with beads, using the hematite cab as focal for a little ring.

Nothing too complex really, I bezelled the cab using circular netting; since I've been giving netting a try when it comes to bezelling cabs in bead embroidery, I just sometimes can't stop so when I have a number of beads that is dividable by three I just can't help myself but to use netting, hihi.

The ring is pretty basic. The little edging, which I think gives it that little extra is created with different edging techniques combined in a way that completes the shape of it.
To attach the completed work onto the ring base I just used some E6000 - the ring is adjustable as well.

Something I know I have a problem with when I create rings is to determine the size... I mean we all don't have the same ring sizes, so yep... Even if I do love to wear rings myself I don't tend to create them that often, only cause of this. Think I should invest in some more adjustable ring bases to get rid of some of the cabochons I have in my collection that I just know I won't be using for anything major.

Tips on choosing a gold and diamond jewelery

Jewelry gold rings or necklaces, earrings, bracelets is a fixture that is especially desirable by women. In choosing the best diamond and gold jewelry bought at a jewelry store in the mall such official. It is more expensive but the quality is guaranteed. And more stores selling diamond jewelry will give you a certificate as a guarantee of authenticity. Every purchase of gold or diamond jewelry buyer must request invoice or certificate if any.

Models of gold jewelry is a variety, choose according to taste. There are some things that need to be considered in buying jewelry gold rings and other jewelry from gold. First is the purity of the gold. Purity is measured by carats, the bigger the carat the purer the gold. 24 carat gold is pure gold as no other metal alloys. Jewelry with pure gold will not cause skin allergies in the wearer. But usually 24 carat gold is softer nature and should dirwat well. 22 carat gold can be an alternative as a mixture with other metals to make jewelry is more powerful and durable and are both safe for people who have skin allergies.

The second thing to consider in buying jewelry that has diamond is carat diamond. The bigger the carat diamond, the more expensive. For jewelry you should choose the carat diamonds under 0.5 carats. Above 0.5 carat diamonds are usually used for investment. From the way of cutting a diamond, choose a diamond shape that is not too deep and not too short. Diamond cut will determine the reflection of the light produced. When buying diamonds will surely get a certificate showing the rust, the color of purity and type of diamond jewelry. Stores that sell diamond jewelry will also likely prove the authenticity of diamonds it sells with a detection tool. Thus, the buyer will be assured of the authenticity of the diamonds.

The Differences Between Wedding Ring and Engagement Ring

In fact, it would be difficult to continue the engagement and wedding without the presence of the band. Because of their long history, the use and function of the wedding ring and engagement ring often mixed up with each other. However, it should be taken into account that although the jewelry pieces are usually seen among women who are married, they are deeply different from each other in many aspects.
In order to identify the different wedding rings and engagement rings, let's take a closer look at each function. To simply put it, the engagement ring given by men to women before their wedding to signify that they were bound to get married. On the other hand, wedding rings are pieces of jewelry that are exchanged and used by couples for their wedding day to seal their marriage vows. Right after the wedding and for years to follow their wedding, a wedding band and engagement worn by the wife, while men only wear a wedding ring because men do not always need to be wearing an engagement ring.
Between my wedding ring and engagement, many couples prefer to invest on engagement band. In fact, an engagement ring more attention-grabbing than a wedding ring because somehow quietly married status announcements soon-to-be spouse. Traditionally, the band's involvement has been prominent center stone is usually made of fine diamond jewelry. At the time, however, couples do not need to buy an engagement band with diamond stone emphasized, not as a cheaper option they can use other precious stones such as ruby, sapphire, opal, etc., as the center stone engagement ring.
Traditionally, both the wedding and engagement bands are worn on the left finger between your index finger and pinkie finger because by faith says on the left hand has a vein connected directly to the heart of the so-called vena Amorite.
In general, wedding rings and engagement rings are two important pieces of jewelry that symbolizes two of the most important stages in the relationship partner engagement and marriage. They do have different qualities that distinguish them from one another. They also function as a reinforcing material seal their vows and symbolic meaning and sentimentality couples devotion to one another.

Tips To Choose Your Wedding Rings

Getting married is the most important and beautiful ever but it also means that now you have a hundred more things to think about. You have to decide where the reception, the wedding dress, the guest list, menu, etc., and each one is very important and needs your full attention and good judgment.
One of the very important task and relatively difficult is choosing the perfect wedding ring for your partner because it stays with both of you for the rest of your life and you have to buy something that looks beautiful and always remain special. Mentioned below are some things to remember when you bought your wedding ring.
Your wedding ring is something that you will cherish for life and it is very important that you both feel equally interesting. Thus, it may not be a wise idea to buy something without the consent of the other spouse. Most people prefer to take their partners with them when going to buy the ring and it is a great idea to go together and decided on a ring which is favored by both.
Another obvious factor to consider is the color and the metal that has been used to make the rings. There are various kinds of metal in which the wedding rings are available. Selection of the most popular metals are gold, silver and platinum and karat you should check before you settle for one ring. An other option available in the market are titanium and tungsten rings.
The shape and design of the ring is also important and no two of the same ring. Despite all the wedding ring looks and feels round, there can be big differences between their profile and the two main types of profiles includes profiles of the trial court and a flat profile. The most comfortable types of rings are those with the round surface because it does not cause irritation and is very easy to fit on your finger.
When buying a wedding ring, it is more appropriate to examine the different showrooms before you decide on one, so you get the best deal.

Wedding Rings For Rich and Famous People

Each young woman has dreamed of being treated like a princess on her wedding day. For the rich and famous, being treated like royalty is an everyday occurrence, so that when they get married, there are more public attention about their wedding plans, high-priced dresses, celebrity guests and especially their wedding rings, which are sometimes overpower the wedding itself .
Celebrity wedding rings seems not only to the recipient but also to the gossip columns as well. There is no better example than Brad Pitt, who has received publicity for the ring he had given to his girlfriend, fellow actress usual. Perhaps the most publicized relationship was made official when he gave a 18-carat, white gold diamond ring for Jennifer Aniston.
Many celebrities pave the way for change traditions when it comes to wedding rings. Madonna and Guy Ritchie chose Edwardian diamond ring with 3 diamond accents plus set in a platinum band by world-renowned jewelry artisans. Trend setters include Sharon Stone and her husband, but they chose to round diamonds.
It's no surprise that when Courtney Cox and David Arquette were married, they were given a lot of elegance and the top prize by their closest friends and family. It was, however, the words accompanying father really be the most memorable gift.
Your wedding ring may not make headlines like the jewelry of the stars, but many of the latest fashion runways are available for an affordable price. Even if your wife is lucky not to receive the royal treatment every day, you put a small ring on her finger to remind her that she will always be your daughter.

Wire-Wrapped Ring in Copper

So I've been playing around with the latest batch of copper wire I bought last week, experimenting and trying some smaller projects from a book I also bought on that subject.
I noticed that I still had some larger (approx. 8-9mm) faux turquoise beads which I've had in my stash for ages, without knowing what I should do with 'em.

Well, I figured that I could use them to create a wire-wrapped ring with free-form. In other words; "Make the base and then see how the rest of the design could end up", since I don't sketch that often, heh.
Personally, I like the end result of it, for being my very first, own designed ring when it comes to wire-wrapping, lol.

I basically only used two different gauges to create this ring; 20 and 28. To get the right size of the ring, of course I used a ring mandrel. Also, what I did to make the ring band solid and compact, after I wire-wrapped the base with the 28 gauge wire, and finished it as I wanted, I again put it onto the ring mandrel and used a hard-rubber hammer and hammered the ring-band very intensively, all around. When you learn wire-wrapping you also get the knowledge that the more you work your wire, the harder it gets, so yeah, my band is very, very hard :).
The rest of the design is pretty much free-form. What I did with one end of the wire is that I created a hollow leaf shape, which I then hammered flat and then polished. The swirls are just an experiment; I was so happy when my new round-nose pliers arrived that I put it to some action, lol, and that is the result :P

Set: Cassiopeia

Yeh, I actually liked the palette and the theme I created for my previous post; the Cassiopeia cuff and ring and I decided to create a matching necklace for it. Nothing too complicated, but nothing too simple either, so I decided to create only a pendant that would hang from a delicate gold chain.

I used almost the same beads as I used on the other two creations for this set; the gemstone is the same, just with a different shape. 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads by Toho (gold ones here are also in a permanent finish), 11/0 seed beads and 3mm bugles by Miyuki, 2x 12mm Swarovski rivolis in two different green shades (the same as for the cuff), 2x freshwater pearls and one 4mm glass pearl by Gütermann. The only thing I didn't incorporate, which was in the previous two design was the 3mm Swarovski bicones.

For the finish of the pendant I was first planning on creating a fringe for it, but after observing the piece when I had cut it out from the Lacy's I though that a fringe might make it way too much for the piece itself to handle. Who knows? That is just how I felt at that point and that is still the was I feel today as well.
The bail I just decided to keep simple; ladder stitch, without any embellishing at all. I didn't want to take too much attention away from the pendant itself.

Cuff & Ring: Cassiopeia

Yesterday I managed to do the last finishing touches on my bead embroidery cuff that I posted a preview picture on, in my last Bead Table Wednesday post.

I stuck to the promise I made myself and actually kept on going in free-form style to create it. First I finished up one side, until that one was completely covered, then I moved on to the opposite side to cover that.
The cuff is 28mm wide.

Two weeks ago I received my copy of "Sensational Bead Embroidery" by Sherry Serafini, and I was thrilled! She has a lot of nice tips on how to add certain elements into bead embroidery. And one section that really interested me was how she incorporates rivolies. I decided to test this technique out myself and added two 12mm Swarovski rivolies to one side of this cuff. The trick is to attach the rivoli to a separate piece of beading foundation (Lacy's Stiff Stuff in this case), and cut a circular hole in it which the rivoli will fit in, without falling out. Then you simply sew that beading foundation onto the part where you want the rivoli to sit. Sherry explains it much better then me, plus there're nice illustrations in the book to help you understand.

Next to the two rivolies I also decided to add a bit of a "fun" touch to the cuff; I added some leaves I made with beadweaving, and it looks sorta cute to be honest, heh.

Today I decided, just for fun, to create a matching ring to go with the cuff, since I have exactly the same type of gemstone cabochon as the one I used for the cuff - I actually have to rest my case in my thoughts of those being Zoisite gemstones since I'm not really sure anymore!
The ring is adjustable, so to add.

Besides the materials I've already mentioned, I also used: 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads by Toho (the gold ones are in permanent finish), 11/0 seed beads by Miyuki, 3mm bugles by Miyuki, 4mm round glass pearls by Gütermann, 3mm Swarovski bicones and 2x freshwater pearls.

Ring: Cobalt Blue Whispers

Okey, for once I actually wanted to take my time and play around with some of my artistic wire I've been having around, collecting dust for a bit more then a year now.
So I decided to try my luck on wire wrapping a ring.

I ended up picking 20 and 24 gauge black-plated copper wire for this little project. I also decided that I wanted to incorporate some beads into the design to give it some sparkle. When I was done with fitting the ring shape itself around the ring mandrel, I twisted the access of the loose wire ends into a pair of spirals, which I then secured together with the 24gauge wire.
The beads I incorporated are a pair of Fire Polished Czech glass beads in 8mm and 4mm. The 8mm bead has an AB finish, which the 4mm doesn't.

Now... As I began wrapping the 24 gauge wire around the 20 gauge wire I noticed that the black color began popping off. I'm not really sure how to deal with this on a colored wire once it happens; I'm not really that advanced when it comes to wire wrapping, heh.
I decided to take some sandpaper and actually scrape of some colors here and there myself to give it some sort of vintage look, which in my own opinion worked out really nice for the design itself.

► Have you ever tried wire wrapping? If yes, what do you think of it? If no, why not? ◄

Ring: Crazy

So yeh, like the title says "Crazy" I decided to combine some crazy looking colors; crazy together, kinda... lol.

I actually made this cabochon with some left over polymer clay and just mushed them together into the cabochon mold I have and then peeled it out and did some final touching before baking it together with my earlier bunch of polymer clay cabs.

I was wondering what the heck I could possibly do with something that used these colors, and then it hit me. Lets make a bead embroidery ring just for fun! And yeh... So I did =P
I picked out some 11/0 dark transparent green silver lined seed beads and some 11/0 transparent pink silver lined seed beads, and some green iris 15/0 seed beads and began working.
When I finished the base, I began pondering about the ring base itself. And I ended up attaching an adjustable ring base just between the ultra suede and the stiff stuff, measuring where the ring would end up first, and drew a circle and cut the circle in the center from the with to the height, so it ended up with four open cake pieces.
I stuffed the ring "head" through that hole and attached it with glue against the stiff stuff and then I glued the ultra suede in place, overlapping the ring base with the open cake slices to cover it up.

In the end I decided to add some diamond glaze onto the cabochon to make it shinier ^^;

Stretchy Montee Rings

I looked this morning at the bead channels I'm subscribed to on YouTube and noticed that Off the Beaded Path had put out a new video featuring a ring, embellished with some montees. I wanted to try this one out since I have stacked up on a couple of montees since this spring.

After I made my first ring, I felt that I just HAD to make a second one. The ring is really pretty, and it goes really, really fast to create and are a perfect gift, now when the holidays are slowly beginning to sneak up.
To go directly to the video, click here.

The supplies you need are a couple of montees; mainly size 3.2mm, but for my second one I used a 6.2mm. You'll also need 10 4mm pearls and about 10 11/0's and a few 8/0's. And some beading thread and a stretching cord. I found my Stretch Magic laying around in a box, lol.

The best thing I find about this ring is that it uses the stretch cord; means it will fit most sizes of fingers, and is therefore a really great gift if you don't know what size the person you're giving the ring to has.

Jewelry - Anklet, Bangles, Bracelets, Brooch, Earrings, Necklaces, Pendant, Ring, Watches

Jewelry, jewellery - Anklet, Bangles, Bracelets, Brooch, Earrings, Necklaces, Pendant, Ring, Watches, jewel, piece of jewelry, gem, trinket

Jewelry or jewellery is a form of personal adornment and fashion accessories, manifesting itself as Anklet, Bangles, Bracelets, Brooch, Earrings, Necklaces, Pendant, Ring, Watches and more. Jewelry can be made from any material, usually gemstones, metals as a Gold, Silver, Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium, Britannia silver, Colored gold, Crown gold, Electrum, Platinum sterling, Shakudo, Shibuichi, Sterling silver, Tumbaga, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter, Stainless steel, Titanium or shells, glass, even plastics and more. The person how made it is a Jeweler.
There are hundreds and hundreds kinds of jewelry (jewel, piece of jewelry, gem, trinket) and the factors affecting the choice of materials are cultural differences, price and the availability of the materials.

Type of ring

Nowadays most citizenry wear rings - a lot of specifically finger rings - just as a form of ornament. But in more ancient times they had a bigger significance. In daytimes elapsed a few rings were trusted to contain magical powers (talismanic rings) and yet others were rings of deeply personalised significance by which one would be classed in society

In earlier Egyptian Empire, rings intended the authority of a individual. These rings were the forerunners of what we now term signet rings and they had carved scarabs or imprinted hieroglyphs. The Greeks then again wore golden bands mostly with carved stone or other forms of engraving. The too soon Romans ruled the wearing of rings by law - during earlier times iron rings were worn by everybody whom were freeborn and top ranking citizens were allowed to wear gold rings under the early empire. Later on the freeborn citizens wore gold rings, slaves that were freed wore silver and all slaves wore iron rings.

The wearing of wedding rings came in as early as the Roman times - matrons wore wedding rings to indicate their authority in the household. Early Christians also wore signet rings. During the Middle Ages bishops obtain a ring as a part of the ceremony of consecration and Popes traditionally received the Fisherman’s ring. These latter ring is a signet ring that takes a symbolisation which represents St. Peter in a fishing boat with the name of the Pope around it. This ring is used by the Pope to attest his Papal briefs and is then destroyed when he dies. Kings are also generally given a ring during their coronation. Not until the sixteenth century delays that the wearing of rings turned popular, commonly with a set of jewels. Rings of completely types including signet rings are, of course,still worn today.

Engagement rings accept also been given since ancient times but not until the 15th century was it that they were made with diamonds. This is similar for wedding rings - the gold bandings only came later during the sixteenth century. In U.S.A. today married women wear some their engagement ring and wedding ring while married men often wear just their wedding band.

Today a lot of signet rings are worked graduating scholars. They contain an engraved logo of their degree or profession and as such they are called in a graduation rings. Some also have a ring made for their organization or fraternity. Some doctors have their own rings given to them after they get their certify to practice. There are rings that are very popular for children - some even come free in their cereal boxes! Mood rings tend to switch their color dependant on the mood of the wearer and special decoder rings that decodes secret messages on a letter it comes with are also examples of ring varieties.

There is lots of different designs that would certainly fit everybody’s taste. Whatever the type, style or reason, the wearing of rings is still popular to this daytime.

The getting married ring

The getting married ring is a ring that will often be made from precious metals, and it will be worn on the left ring finger. It is also worn on the right ring finger in countries such as Norway or Russia. The purpose of a wedding ring is to represent a marriage. Both spouses will wear rings to show that they are commited to each other. The custom originated in Europe, but has spread to many other countries which are outside of Europe. In some cultures the getting married ring is simply one of three rings that will lean when a duo is in the work of getting married.

The other two rings are the engagement ring and the promise ring. The engagement ring is well known, and will be given when a couple has become engaged. A promise ring is not as well known, only will tend once a couple starts courting each other. In many European countries, the name of the soon to be spouse will be placed within the ring. While wedding rings have traditionally be worn by women, getting married rings are now designed for men as well. It is the responsibility of the best man to make a point the rings of the couple are cared for. The best man will present both rings during the marriage.

In extremely involved weddings, a ring carrier perhaps used to carry the rings as well. The ring bearer will generally be a young male who is related to either the groom or bride. He will carry the rings on elaborate pillows. In some European countries, the engagement ring is the wedding ring, and the condition of the ring will change once the couple is married. If a another ring is used for the wedding ring, the bride could still put on it if she chooses. The option of which finger the ring should be worn on has changed over the centuries.

Traditionally, the fourth finger on the left or right hand has all of the time been applied, and when a marriage has on their rings on their left hands, this is a sign that they have eternal love for each other. While wedding sets have historically been endured of women in the US and UK, they are now commonly worn by men. The use of diamonds on wedding ring is highly favorite. The precious metals that are used in the ring will often be gold or white cold, only titanium has also get favorite, specially as gentlemen. Many couples will avoid using diamonds and will use other precious gems such as rubies or sapphires.

Besides this, stainless steel is at present being applied in a number of wedding rings. Stainless brand has a a lot higher enduringness than gold, and can showcase a better finish than titanium. Some metals are poisonous, and are not used for wedding rings. If you want to buy a gem, you will want to measure the quality based on its softness. Gems have a softness scale that ranges from 1 to 10. A gem with a rating of 1 will be the softest, while a gem with a rating of 10 will be the hardest. Gems that have a rating of 7 should not be picked for wedding rings.

Celebrities and Their Diamond Engagement Rings

What better way to show the world that you are in love than by the act of giving and receiving a diamond engagement ring? With many actresses and other famous women sporting bigger and sparklier diamond rings, celebrity engagements have become a delight for the jewelry lover. The size of the diamond is not necessarily the key as to what makes some of these rings so famous and recognizable, rather it seems to be a combination of the engagement ring itself and the famous lady it is associated with.

The history of diamond engagement rings

Maximillan I of Austria gave the first diamond engagement ring on record to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. He had the ring commissioned to unite their two houses and make their marriage a unifying symbol to the country.

The smallest diamond engagement ring ever made was given to Princess Mary who was married by proxy to the Dauphin of France in the year 1518. Princess Mary was two years old at the time.

Throughout history diamond engagement rings have become larger, more elaborate, and have included a wide variety of other jewels and metals. Diamond engagement rings settings can be made of silver, platinum, white or yellow gold or a mixture of these elements.

Famous ladies and their engagement rings

Celebrities and other famous people influence the look and style of many aspects in fashion and also set trends. Diamond engagement rings are no exception to this rule. The following is a partial list of the famous ladies and their equally famous engagement rings:

Royalty:

Queen Elizabeth II received an engagement ring from Prince Phillip that was made from diamonds from his mother's tiara.

Grace Kelly was given a 12 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring from Prince Rainier.

Lady Diana was engaged with a ring made of an 18 carat blue oval sapphire that was circled by fourteen diamonds.

Actresses:

Elizabeth Taylor was engaged to her third husband, Michael Todd, with an emerald cut diamond that weighed almost 30 carats. However, she is more known for her other pieces of jewelry, one more striking than the other: the 39 carat Krupp diamond, the 69.42 carat pear-shaped Taylor-Burton diamond and the 17th century heart-shaped Taj Mahal diamond.

Priscilla was engaged to Elvis with a 3.5 carat diamond engagement ring that was circled by another 21 smaller diamonds and diamond chips.

Sharon Stone was given a three diamond, 3 1/2 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring by Phil Bronstien.

Catherine Zeta-Jones' promise to Michael Douglas was finalized with a 10 carat antique marquise diamond estimated at amost $2 million.

Joan Collins got a heart-shaped diamond ring in a nineteenth-century setting from husband Percy Gibson.

Pop stars:

Madonna received from Guy Ritchie an antique Edwardian three-stone diamond ring with a decorative platinum band. The Neil Lane ring was supposed to represent their family: mother, father and son Rocco.

In the case of Toni Braxton, drummer Keri Lewis designed a stunning 4.5 three-stone diamond ring with an oval-shaped center stone and 2 heart-shaped diamonds on the sides.

Paris Hilton, even though not a pop star but a diva anyway, received 2 diamond engagement rings from billionaire Paris Latsis, a $5 million 24 carat canary diamond ring and a $2.1 million 15 carat white diamond ring.

Britney Spears has two engagement rings also: one that she bought for herself before the wedding, a $40,000 4 carat cushion-cut diamond ring with a platinum pave setting, and one that she received 9 month after the marriage from husband Kevin Federline.

Christina Aguilera became engaged to Jordan Bratman after he presented a $54,000 20-carat diamond engagement ring designed by jeweler Stephen Webster.

Whitney Houston sports a stunning 4 carat oval-shaped center stone with trillions on the sides which she received from Bobby Brown.

Replica diamond engagement rings

Of course there is the very famous pink diamond ring that Ben Affleck gave to Jennifer Lopez. This 6 carat radiant shaped pink diamond quickly caught the attention of the public and has become a highly sought after replica. It is completed with a platinum band as well as three baguette white diamonds on each side. The pink diamond engagement ring is reported to have been purchased for $1.2 million in 2002. The ring, while easily identified is also very feminine and modern looking.

Replicas of the famous pink diamond ring are now available for a moderate price. The cost of the replicas depends on the quality of the stones and the materials used in reproducing the pink diamond engagement ring.

Some replicas are styled as more antique diamond engagement rings. These rings have an everlasting quality and symbolize tradition and heritage. The recent engagement of Camilla Parker Bowles in February of 2005 featured such an antique engagement ring. The platinum ring has an emerald-cut center diamond with three diamond baguettes on each side. This ring originally belonged to the Queen Mother and is believed to be valued at over $1 million.

Since few people can afford the original item, there will always be a market for replicas of these one of a kind diamond engagement rings. The quality of the replicas varies, as does the price. It is important to note that the styles of diamond engagement rings that are popular with celebrities will soon become the styles that are sought after by the not quite so rich and famous.

Moissanite Ring, With a Large Crystal On a Tight Budget

First discovered inside a meteor at the end of the nineteenth century, Moissanite crystals were thought of as far too rare and inaccessible to ever make suitable jewellery. However, since the 1990's, Moissanite has been created in laboratories, and has since become a very popular and widely-available gemstone. The reasons for its popularity stem in part from its affordability and its great resemblance to diamond. It has a shine and lustre comparable to any historical gem, and makes a great jewel in its own right. Many women appreciate the crystal for its brilliance, and Moissanite jewellery is now a very fashionable item to have.

Moissanite engagement rings are much less expensive than the traditional diamond ring, and they have a more durable surface than a cubic zirconia. Moissanite rings have a brilliance and fire that some people say is greater than a diamonds. Moissanite has a greater refraction than the diamond, and its natural colour means that it looks a lot more authentic than a cubic zirconia. It is in fact more expensive than the latter synthetic crystal, though some still feel that a Moissanite ring is simply another diamond replacement.

Moissanite engagement rings and Moissanite wedding bands are not fake diamonds at all, but instead a man-made crystal that resembles a diamond, both in natural hardness, and the lustre and fire of the jewel. People have come to feel that Moissanite rings are beautiful and attractive in their own right, as fashions change. A platinum Moissanite ring is popular with movie stars and supermodels alike and these classy pieces of jewellery look set to increase in value as they age.

Some may be worried that their fiancee will be expecting a diamond ring, and if they are not confident about buying a ring without their beloved's knowledge, then they can propose, and then discuss the type of ring with their fiancee afterwards. Most couples planning to get married find that it is a struggle to save for a wedding, and buying a Moissanite ring can cut the costs. It is possible to buy Moissanite engagement and wedding rings as a set, giving the bride fashionable and stylish jewellery without breaking the bank. As a way of providing a ring with a large crystal on a tight budget, Moissanite is a great buy and it is really like diamonds one of few things those last for ever and it is really a good choice to be your engagement gift .

Fashion For Rings Last Year

What was the "in" fashion for rings last year might not be necessarily "in" this year. However, 2009 is a time when the economic crisis is widely felt all over the world because of this; the trends in engagement ring shopping have now become one that is budget friendly. So if you are planning to propose this 2009, here are the newest recession-friendly trends in engagement rings.

In buying engagement rings, it is now a usual practice to choose a diamond separately from the metal band of the ring. More and more people are now customizing their engagement rings rather than buying those that are already pre-set. This might be due to the fact that customizing rings can give people more freedom in their choice of metals and diamonds that are going to be used to complete their ring. In this way, people can sacrifice the quality of the metal to have a better quality diamond or vice versa. This allows people also to have more control on the budget that they had set aside for ring purchases.

People nowadays are also aware of the types of metals as well as the four C's of diamonds and are now making more and more educated purchases. They are now using their knowledge of engagement rings to get the most 'bling' for their buck. Here are some examples of the purchasing trends that are budget-friendly.

White platinum which is the more popular but expensive choice in metal for engagement ring can now be replaced by alternative metals which are a fraction of its cost. White silver, blackened silver or white gold can replace white platinum and are about 40 percent lower in terms of cost. Palladium, which is a metal that is similar to platinum can also be used and is priced about 70% lower than platinum.

Another recession-friendly trend in engagement rings is going back to the classic designs of having a solitaire diamond adorning the ring. People are now choosing the less intricate designs such as the classic tiffany instead of the much complicated and expensive designs that have many paves surrounding the band.

With regards to diamonds, people are now choosing the stones based on their knowledge and ability to adapt to the four C's. People know that the cut of a diamond affects its brilliance. People are now choosing the cuts that will give their diamond engagement ring the best sparkle and brilliance. These cuts are the round brilliant and the princess cut engagement rings.

A number of people are also going for the natural look by choosing rough cut diamonds for their rings. Rough cuts are exactly just that, diamonds which are roughly cut that they are not symmetrically cut or polished. These types of stones are not as brilliant but are still as gorgeous as the traditional diamonds.

In terms of diamond color, it is now common for people to choose diamonds that are a little yellowish. Yellowish diamonds when set on white platinum or white gold can appear paler or more colorless thereby making the engagement ring appear more valuable.

How the diamond is set on the ring is also changing in 2009. More and more people are shying away from the pronged setting and are choosing more the engagement rings that have diamonds that are set in a semi-bezel way into the ring band. The semi-bezel setting will give added hold to the diamond to prevent its loss brought about by an active lifestyle. Another recession-friendly trend is the use of the tension setting to hold the diamond in place. Tension settings have been in existence since the mid 1900s but the technique has greatly improved that it holds the diamond more securely than the traditional pronged setting. Tension setting also allows more light to pass through the diamond making the engagement ring produce more sparkle.

Although not as recession-friendly as the others, the use of three diamonds to adorn the engagement ring is also becoming popular. The three diamonds represent the past, present and future of the relationship and give additional 'bling' factor to the ring.

Archie Cohen is a professional journalist and a jewelry expert who provided consulting services about loose diamonds, engagement rings, wedding rings and other related jewelry. He has written many articles about diamond jewelry that were published on journals and magazines

Diamond Rings

There are millions of gift to present your dear one, but diamond rings always become special! Diamond rings are the most special and exciting gift that tells your love really closer to your dear ones. Diamond rings become even more special, particularly during the time of engagement. Gifting a classy designed diamond ring to your dear loved better-half will be the most pleasurable moment, as you make your remembrance any time close to her heart! Considering this fact, diamond rings are always preferred to be the first and best choice, while the moment of engagement. If you are not really aware of the point on where to start for buying a classy range of diamond rings, you can continue reading the flow-up for better understanding. Here are some crispy tips, which would dearly assist you to pick the right variety of diamond rings for your dear love!

Fix your budget

It is only you, who know how much you are ready to spend! When it is comes to diamonds rings, it is good to fix a budget because diamonds are usually costly and high-priced! Diamond rings are always expensive and it is ultimately your responsibility to find the best quality diamond rings at sensible rates. Generally, the rate structure of the diamond rings will vary from one to another, depending upon the design and pattern you choose. The budget you fix will decide the actual variety of diamond rings you could select from! The better you fix your budget the greater the options will narrow down.

Search with different dealers

As said, diamonds rings should be chosen with care! Check with different diamond ring dealers and get to know the quality and rates of the diamonds. This will dearly help you to find the best quality diamond rings. Diamond rings are something special, which you are going to gift your dear ones. So, never make your purchase with an impulse of pressure. Make a relaxed shopping to purchase the best quality diamond rings, so that you can undoubtedly win your dear one’s heart.

Find what your dear one likes

While getting a diamond ring for your loved one, you must be very cautious to know the taste and choice of your fiancé. Though it is very hard and difficult to determine what her taste is, you can ask her casually about the choice of design that she likes the most. If you are not sure about her taste, then you can choose the best design of diamond ring that looks ultimately classy.

Look at the properties

Remember that diamond rings should be purchased only seeing their quality but not the designs. The major factor that you must consider is the color, the carat, the cut, and the clarity. All these factors will together fix the cost of the diamond rings!

There are plenty of online shopping jewelry stores, where you can purchase the best variety of diamond rings. Also you can check with different dealers who grant cheap jewelry for sale.

A Guide on How to Choose the Best Diamond Ring Setting

The elegance of diamond is unbeatable. Every woman dreams to wear it around her finger, every man wants to make his woman happy by giving her a diamond ring. You may be worried about the price you have to pay to get that fabulous diamond ring in a tiny box. Worry no more, you can shop online and look for cheap diamond rings.

Both Ebay and Amazon are good places to look for your ideal diamond ring. You will be surprised of how affordable the rings are compared to those you normally find in shopping malls and jewelry shops. From wedding rings, engagement rings and more, you will absolutely love what you will see the moment you start to type the keywords and see the gallery of affordable diamond rings and diamond ring sets.

Did you know that there are diamond settings? The type of diamond setting has the biggest effect on how the ring looks. So whether you are choosing a classical or a contemporary ring, knowing these settings may help you come up with the best decision.

Ballerina Setting- this is a classical, multi-stone design which looks like the 'tutu' of a ballerina. It flares the grace and tenderness of a woman.

Bead Setting- this is a type of diamond setting where creativity is much expressed. It also expresses the peculiarities yet the many wonders of the bearer. A more modern style of diamond rings uses this setting.

Bezel Setting- this can be both classical and contemporary depending on how it is cut and designed. The setting includes a collar of precious metal that wraps around the diamond. This is the choice of those who look for simplicity and elegance.

Channel Setting- this presents a sleek, elegant look to the ring. This is the choice for those who want the ring to last because this setting protects the diamond so well.

Cluster Setting- this setting can look like a flower or an attractive arrangement. For the on-the-go and eccentric type, this kind of setting can give justice to your finger.

Flush Setting- this answers some women love for subtle elegance. A kind of setting that suits timidity, safety and practicality.

These are just six of the different settings that may guide you in finding the perfect diamond rings. You always need to consider the personality, the finger appearance and the preference of the wearer. Yes, because diamonds are forever.