Tips on choosing mens diamond rings

Are you are man and looking for a diamond ring to enhance your appearance? Are you looking to style out and attract a soemone of the opposite sex? If so then this guide will help you in your eventual purchase of a diamond ring. When it comes to mens jewelry a ring is the best choice of ring to get for a couple of reasons.

A ring signifies a man’s reputation and getting one to wear especially to upgrade on the way you look will give you an edge compared other men who either don’t wear diamond rings or who can’t afford any jewelry at all.                               

Luxurious looking mens diamond engagement rings

A very popular trend in the jewelry industry is the popularity of the black diamond ring. Mens black diamond rings are a great choice to start with because the dark color of the stone gives off the essence of manliness. A good quality black diamond ring can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars depending on the four characteristics of the diamond.

Keep this in mind whenever you are looking for a diamond ring. Go for the ones which are tyre shaped and have the diamonds spread out all over the place. Don’t make the mistake of buying one which has a single stone on the ring (That is for women).

To get the most out of your diamond ring, make sure you the metal is either white gold or yellow gold. Mens gold diamond rings are actually very common and are not that hard to find. Whenever you go to a a jewelry store and purchase a diamond ring, nine out of ten times the metal it comes with will be gold. Gold is great because it is a rare material and it is shiny and non-reactive.  Mens black diamond rings go very well with dark colored shirts, jackets, trousers, boots and other apparel.

For the older more mature gentlemen one thing you will want to look out for are mens diamond pinky rings. These are diamond rings which are worn on the little finger. Pinky rings are great because they show how upscale you are as a man. Pinky rings used to signify that you are part of a mob or particular group. But these are great for sentimental reasons because they are ideal jewelry pieces to pass on to your children and your children’s children. Pinky Rings with a lot of diamonds in them will give the impression that you are trying to style out or bling out so bear this in mind before spending thousands on a diamond pinky ring.

You may want to purchase your ring for an engagement. Believe it or not mens diamond engagement rings can also be found in jewelry stores. Although in this day and age it is uncommon for men to wear engagement rings although it is not as uncommon as you think. Many jewelers such as Tiffany and co, Debeers, Kay jewellers, etc... have lots of engagement ring sets where you can buy male and female engagement rings as one.

 

Unique mens black diamond rings

Mens diamond rings for sale

According to hours of research these are some of  the best places to find mens diamond rings.

Zales- Americas famous jeweller, good selection of mens black diamond rings for men

Kay jewelers-A great place to find different types of jewelry items

Overstock- A huge supply of mens jewelry to choose from

Amazon- A great wholesale jewelry store to find cheaper diamond rings

Ebay- Online auction site listing thousands of jewelry items

Check out this article if you want to find out if men should have engagement rings http://weddings.about.com/cs/weddingbands/a/mensrings.htm

How you can spend less than $1000.00 on diamond stud earrings

So you are thinking about getting your ears pierced and getting some brand new stud earrings. You then think to yourself, hmm what type of material should my earrings be made of? And then you say diamond! But then you go to the jewelry store and freak out because of the price tags. Yes it is unfortunate that the diamond is a very expensive material, and any type of jewelry containing diamonds can cost a lot of money. We will dive into the reasons why diamond is an expensive material then we will discuss how you can save money by just selecting a diamond which still looks good but is on the lower end of the diamond chart scale.

Why do diamond stud earrings cost so much money?-Diamonds are often classed as luxury items. Diamond studs typically have a price range from hundreds of dollars up to tens of thousands of dollars, so why the high price range?

Well it comes down to a couple of reasons.

Many people think that diamonds are a rare commodity but that isn’t the case, there are quite a lot of diamonds on earth however a one of the biggest diamond producers DeBeers controls the market of diamonds. They control the supply of diamonds in the market and hence the price.

The final result is that DeBeers controls the quality and the size of diamonds every year and hence their control the price.

Diamonds are however very precious stones because of their gem quality and hardness and it is a material that most people look for when they want to buy new jewelry.

Diamond stud earrings for women for $450.00

Now lets look at some of the factors which contribute to the price of diamond stud earrings for men, and diamond stud earrings for women.

Always look for the GIA reports of your diamond stud earring. The report contains information on the color, clarity, cut, and carat weight of your diamond stud earring.

                        

 The famous  GIA reports scale

Color: Excluding black diamond stud earrings, diamonds are graded because of their color. White diamonds are graded from a grade D (colorless) to Z (light yellow-brown). So if you want a cheaper diamond stud earring you will buy one with a grading closer to Z. To avoid paying thousands of dollars for a diamond stud earring consider one with a grading between K-L. K-L diamonds have some hint of color, but they can be barely seen with the naked eye.

Clarity-This is the factor which controls how clear the stone.. The clearer the diamond, the more expensive your earring will be. Diamonds are graded from a clarity scale of FL (flawless- and no inclusions) to I1,I2,I3 (Inclusions visible to the naked eye). Affordable diamond stud earrings are normally in the I1-I3,  but diamond cutters cut the diamonds in such a way that the inclusions and blemishes are not seen by the naked eye. So to avoid paying an enormous amount of money for your diamond stud earrings consider looking for clarity levels in the I1-I3 range. Normally people don’t pay attention to the clarity, because the inclusions are hard to see with the naked eye, but they do significantly determine the price you will pay.

Cut- This is another significant factor into determining the price of your earrings. Do NOT mistake the cut of a diamond to its shape; rather think of the cut of a diamond as the relationship between the size, shape and angle within each facet of the stone. What does this mean? Well basically a well cut diamond reflects more light than a less poorly cut diamond.  As you guessed brilliantly cut diamonds are more expensive than poorly cut diamonds. Diamonds cut are graded between Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair to poor. We recommend that you select diamond stud earrings on the good scale. Anything below good  and it will be the same as buying a moulded glass rock from the ground. Anything above good then expects to pay a few thousand dollars.

Carat weight- The carat weight is just the weight of the diamond. 1 carat is basically 0.2 grams which is the same as the weight of a paper clip. The greater the carat weight the more money you will pay for your diamond engagement ring. 2 carat diamond stud earrings are significantly more expensive than 1 carat diamond stud earrings. Not only that, but the higher the carat weight the greater you will pay on a carat per weight basis.

If you want to pay less than a thousand dollars for diamond stud earrings, then go for ones with a weight of 0.6 carats and below.

Location: Where you buy your diamond stud earrings will not matter so much as diamonds are an internationally priced commodity. For example diamond stud earrings us prices will not be significantly different from diamond stud earrings uk prices (taking inflation into account).

1 carat diamond stud earrings for just over $1000.00, very rare

So if you want to pay less for your earrings just pay attention to the GIA chart scale and select from there.

If you would like to learn more about how you can save money on diamond stud earrings click the blue  link on Diamond Stud Earrings And their Uses! 

What is the point in wearing jewelry?

Have you ever had this question in your mind? For non jewelry wearers when you see someone walking down the street wearing a Diamond necklace, or a lady wearing a gold earrings and you ask the question what is the point? Well there are lots of reasons why someone may wear jewelry but in order to answer that question lets go back into time and take a look at a brief history of jewelry.

Brief History of jewelry

Jewelry has a very long history dating back to thousands and thousands of years. The first ever signs of jewelry was found in Kenya, eastern Africa. Shell jewelry from snails or other crawling creatures have been used as beads for necklaces in ancient Africa.

Ornaments made from Ostrich egg shells have also been discovered. Even in places like Russia mammoth tusks used as a pendant were found which shows that jewelry has been around for a very long time.

 

Ancient Egyptian gold earring

Even in ancient Egypt jewelry has been around dating back up to 5000 years ago. Jewelry in ancient Egypt symbolized religious power, wealth and other luxury. This was also the first recorded time when gold jewelry was used. Even in death jewelry was worn when the kings and queens and pharaohs where laid to rest. So this shows that jewelry was  an important and significant factor in the lives of ancient Egyptians.

Jewelry has been around for thousands of years and has been in use all over the world including Europe, Asia, India (Jewelry has had religious and ceremonial meaning here) and the Americas.

In countries such as Greece, women wore jewelry to show their status in the community such as their beauty and their wealth. In African countries wearing certain jewelry is believed to protect a person from certain charms and spells in witchcraft.

Jewelry today

Jewelry had been used to hold clothing and hair in place. Many wholesale jewelry stores sell ornaments which can be fixed to clothing to help fix clothing together e.g crystal buttons .For example

today in the 21^st century commonly people wear jewelry items such as necklaces, earrings, rings, necklaces and other types of body jewelry. People are more concerned with looking good and styling out but this isn't the only reason why people wear jewelry.

Functionality- One of the reason jewelry items have been useful is because of their functionality.

Watches are used for telling the time and people either get a basic watch for time telling, others invest a lot of money into getting the best looking diamond watch to show off their wealth to others.

Jewelry is also used to fix hair and clothing together. For example women may have hair jewelry products to keep their hair looking nice and neat.

Affiliation- Jewelry has in the past and also today been used as a stamp on an individual’s affiliation with a religious group or an ethnic group. For example many people these days wear cross shaped or crucifix necklaces to show that they are Christian and believe in God.

In Africa you can have tribes who wear necklaces to denote that they are from a specific tribe, for example the Massai in Kenya.

Social/ personal status- Another reason why people wear jewelry is to signify their social or personal status in the community. For example at a dinner party, a woman might wear a diamond necklace to signify their wealth and their upper class standard.

Another common example are wedding and engagement rings which show that a woman/ man is connected with their significant other.
People will buy wholesale body jewelry in order to sell them at a higher price to people who like to pierce their body to display a message.

Wholesale jewelry
People go to wholesale jewelers for a couple of reasons. The most common is to save money and the other is to find their own supplies in order to make their own custom jewelry.
The industry has expanded and you can find wholesale costume jewlry- Wholesale costume jewelry-jewelry customized for costume events and parties, wholesale silver jewelry- Silver parts which are eventually used to make silver rings, earrings, necklaces etc.
Many people just go to wholesale jewelers to buy jewlery less than what they would buy them for at more established jewelry shops.

Other people just wear jewelry for the fun of it, or to compete with their friends.  People nowadays will spend a fortune to get the brand new Rolex just so that they can compete with their friends. Or there may be an earring club, and if you do not own an earring, you cannot join that club.

 

Brand new rolex watch for the wealthy

Someone may also wear a jewelry item because they feel deeply connected to it, for example a necklace which has been in the family for generations being passed on from the grandparents, to the child, to the child’s child.

There are lots of reasons why people wear jewelry and the list goes on and on. If you wear a  jewelry item, what is your reason for wearing it?

The jewelry industry has grown today, and many people are splashing cash buying Rolex watches, diamond rings, diamond chains are so on. Other people on a budget go to wholesale jewelry stores to buy wholesale jewelry supplies in order to make their own  custom jewelry.





For more information about jewelry, be sure to check out the wikipedia page via this link.

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewellery

Top 5 Diamond Necklaces of 2014

Ever wanted to get a diamond necklace but not sure where to start looking, well fear note because after doing a lot of research and testing we came up with a list of the top diamond necklace so you will be certain that you will get the best possible purchase. Most women want a necklace in order to look good at an evening event or a function. When deciding on a diamond necklace to purchase always take into account the facial and neck features of the person wearing it. We did some reviews of the top 4 best diamond necklaces.

We based our reviews on 4 main criteria which include

  Quality-How good the pendant and chain look

  Durability-How well the pieces hold together

  Cost- The best necklaces for value for money

There are lots of diamond necklaces out there; however we filtered these based on the three criteria above. We searched through a dozen of online jewelers and wholesale jewelry stores. So here is the list of the best diamond necklaces:

1. Name: Diamond heart necklace 1/6ct TW blue and black sterling silver 

Kay diamond heart necklace

Carats: 1/6

Metal: Blue and black sterling silver

Store: Kay jewelers

Cost: $189.00

Review: When we first got the item it was held securely in a very nice package. The box is nice and great for storing the earrings when it is not in use. After unboxing the first thing we noticed was the sparkly diamonds in the middle of the pendant. They really sparkle with perfection and this makes the quality of the chain look great. And feature which adds the icing to the cake is the blue sterling silver. This makes the chain look unique and gives it some great variety. To top that off, coming at a price of only $189.00 this is a great chain at great value. Where you don’t have to spend too much money.

The only bad thing is the durability of the chain. After doing a few drop tests a one diamond piece fell out of the chain, but we were able to pop it back in place.

2.Name: 1/5 CT. T.W. Princess-Cut Diamond Cross Necklace

Carats: 1/5

Metal: 10K white gold             

Store: Zales                                                           

Zales Diamond Cross Necklace

Cost: $299.99

Review: For those who are more religious, this is a very unique looking cross necklace. As you can see from the picture all the 4 sections of the cross are bow shaped with the diamonds located on the centre of the cross, and the bows themselves. The cross is not too big and not too small which is great. To top it off the carat size is reasonable (1/5) carats. After doing a couple of drop tests on the chain we found it passed all three- this chain is very durable. Also the quality of the diamonds are very good and they are very clear and sparkly.

This chain would suit girls and women who are Christian.

3. Name: 1/2 Carat 4 Prong Solitaire Basket Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold (K, I2, 0.5 ctw) w/ 14K Gold Chain                   

Houston diamond solitaire necklace

Carats: ½

Metal: 14K white gold

Store: Houston Diamond District

Cost: $510.00

Review: A great diamond solitaire necklace Upon initially observing this necklace the first thing we thought was that this would be a great necklace for a wife’s anniversary or a gift from a husband to a wife.  The diamonds sizes are quite large compared to the other chains we looked at. When looking at the diamonds there is no hint of yellow even though the grading is a I2. The chain is very thin which is good because the pendants are more visibly seen. The pendants survived the drop tests and the durability of chain is very good. The only bad thing about this chain is the cost, but at this price this would make for the perfect anniversary gift for the misses.

4. Name: 1ct Black Diamond Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold, 18 inch gold chain- Solitaire shaped

         Carats: 1ct

         Metal:  14K Yellow Gold                                                                                  

Super jeweler black diamond solitaire necklace

         Store: Super Jeweler

         Cost: $199.00

         Review: This is a beautiful diamond solitaire necklace. For the price it’s a perfect  bargain. It comes at 1 carat  which is quite heavy for a diamond   necklace which makes it even better. We also liked the yellow gold to  complement the diamond. It’s almost unbelievable that a 1 carat black diamond comes at this price, but this goes to show that you never know when you will spot a bargain. Another great thing about this chain is that it    is 18 inches long which can perfectly fit any neck. It also has a nice spring ring clasp.

 

5. Name: Moritz Glick 18K white gold floating diamond necklace       

Beautiful floating diamond necklace

         Carats: 1ct

         Metal:  18K Yellow Gold                                                                                  
          Store: Moritz Glik Jewelers         

         Cost: $7750.00

         Review: This is one of the most expensive diamond necklaces you can get. This Moritz Glick necklace uses the best metal (18K white gold) to complement this beautiful hourglass necklace. This is a necklace for those who have extra money to splurge, and it gives a new definition to the word luxury. The chain is very durable, and strong. It is also light- You can barely feel it on your neck. The only bad thing is the cost.

 

So these are the best diamond necklaces according to hours of research and testing. Obviously when you purchase your own make sure you get the correct chain size, and take care of it by always placing it in the box when not in use.

If you would like more information and tips in buying a diamond necklace be sure to visit the rings earrings and necklaces guide by visiting rings earrings and necklaces guide via the link below

http://ringsearringsandnecklaces.com/different-types-of-diamond-necklace/

Clip on earrings the advantages and disadvantages

Have you ever wanted to get an earring, only to find out that you have to go through the painful experience of getting your ears pierced? Well you do not have to go through that painful experience because clip on earrings can save time, money and that unnecessary pain and trauma. This post will discuss the benefits of getting clip on earrings and the different styles of clip on earrings out there.

Great looking vintage clip on earrings

What are clip on earrings?  Clip on earrings are earrings which contain a 2 piece part on the back of the earring. These two piece parts work by applying mechanical pressure in order to stay locked onto the ear. This is great because you can easily take them on and off your ears whether you are at home or you are on the move.

The ear piercing process can be a very traumatic and painful experience to those who want to get an earring. First there is the process of someone sticking a needle in your ear, after that you have to constantly wear the earring for 2 weeks in order to be able to take it off and wear a different kind of earring. Lots of people do not want to go through that process which is why clip on earrings were invented.

Clip on earrings have been with us for quite a long time, which is why you can see many vintage clip on earrings from the 1950s and 1940s still being sold today in 2014. Many different kinds of people wear these types of earrings from little kids to grown women, and men.

Clip on earrings for kids are very beneficial, because a child is a still developing and if a child gets their ears pierced then they can be more vulnerable to different types of ear infections which will affect their life at school and at home. So this is one of the reasons why clip on earrings are better than pierced earrings, clip on earrings save you from the painful ear piercing process.

Normal clip on earrings work by applying mechanical pressure to the earlobe. Some clips on earrings even come with a wheel or an adjuster where you can adjust the pressure exerted on the ear.  This is great because you can control how tight the clip locks onto your ears.

Other types of non-pierced earrings

There are other kinds of other non-pierced earrings which include:

Magnetic earrings- These types of earrings imitate the look of studs, and hold the ear in place by the use of a magnetic force.

Sticks on earrings- Stick on earrings are sort of like adhesives which look like normal stud earrings and stick on to the skin of the earlobe. These earrings are fantastic because they do not apply as much pressure to the ears as most other clip on earrings.

There are many other types of non-pierced earrings, and this goes to show that you don’t have to have your ears pierced in order to wear earrings.

Check out the clip on these clip on hook earrings!

Now one of the major disadvantages of wearing clip on earrings is that some users have experienced some discomfort and pain to their ears due to the pressure. However there are ways around the pain and discomfort, because you can get earring cushions. Earring cushions are little pieces of foam you can place between the contact point and the ear to help lessen any discomfort or pain to the ears.

One disadvantage of clip on earrings is the limited variety of earrings you can purchase. Most earrings you find in the store such as diamond earrings, gold earrings and silver earrings are actually pierced earrings. So it can be a little bit of a pain if you go to your favorite jewelry store to find a diamond earring just to find out that they only have them as pierced.

Another disadvantage is that the extra clip on the earring can give additional unnecessary weight to the earring which can make the earring look bulky.

Whether you would like to get your ears pierced or not is a personal decision but bear in mind that you do so at your own risk. 

To learn more about clip on earrings and where you can get them at a good price check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earring

A guide to purchasing cheap engagement rings

Would you like to know where to buy good cheap but also high quality engagement rings? If your answer is yes, there are lot of places to find cheaper engagement rings but before you start your search you should specify what type of engagement ring you would like.

What do we mean by what type of engagement ring? Well you need to specify what material you would like your ring to be made of

Engagement rings are often made from the following materials so deciding which material will greatly determine your price.

Below is a list of what most engagement rings are made of, starting with most expensive to cheap.

Diamond: One of the rarest and most sought after materials on earth. Diamond engagement rings in general will be the ones which cost the most mone because they are beautiful and rare. Cheap diamond engagement rings are a little hard to find because diamond is in general is an expensive stone, but there are places where you can get them at a good discount price.

cheap diamond engagement rings- This one is worth only $420.00

Gold: This is the second most sought after material for engagement rings. For the majority of the time, engagement rings (including diamond ones) are combined with yellow gold, or white gold. (Gold in different colors)

The purity of gold will also greatly determine how much you will be paying for your engagement ring. 

Gold is normally mixed/ alloyed with other metals therefore you will often find the karat size in stores e.g. 15K white gold, 18K yellow gold etc... . The higher the karat size the greater the purity of gold.

Silver: Silver in general is one of the cheaper engagement rings. When you go to a jewelry store you will normally come across rings which are made of sterling silver. Sterling silver is just an alloy with 92.5% silver and 7.5%copper. Depending on where you look silver engagement rings can be purchased at under a hundred dollars. If you want to buy a quality engagement ring, then it is advisable to choose silver engagement rings.

 

Engagement rings cheap- a $30.00 sterling silver rings from amazon

Other metals- Stainless steel, Titanium, Copper, Bronze- If you are on a very tight budget, then it is advisable to buy these types of rings. Depending on where you look you can be able to purchase these rings for as low as fewer than ten dollars. However we would greatly advise you not to buy these types of rings for a few reasons. Although cheap, they won’t last long, expect them to wear out in a month or so. An engagement ring is supposed to last a long time, so do consider getting better materials such as silver, gold and silver.

So finding cheap engagement rings isn’t that difficult, once you know what material you want. Generally speaking you will be paying less money for a good quality silver engagement ring than a diamond ring. Again we advise you stay away from the other metals like steel, titanium cooper or bronze if you want your engagement ring to last long.

If you have decided you will purchase a gold or diamond engagement ring, it’s time to decide on the carat size (for diamond rings).

Carats are just a measure of how heavy the ring is. Heavier diamond or gold rings cost more money than lighter rings. So in general if you want to purchase a cheap diamond or gold engagement ring you will want to get one with as few carats as possible. The disadvantage is that the fewer carats you get the less noticeable the diamond will be.

The price for good quality diamond engagement rings go from as cheap as $500.00 and under if you are lucky and look in the right places.

There are also many gold and silver engagement rings you can purchase for under $100.00 depending on where you look.

These are the top 5 stores where you can find cheap engagement rings at a very good price.

1.     Walmart

2.     Amazon

3.     Zales

4.     Etsy

5.     Macys

Check out the cheap Engagement rings guide for great information about finding cheap engagement rings