The diamonds on the market today were formed millions of years ago. Carbon exposed to heat and pressure deep beneath the earth's surface are what created the dazzling diamond eternity bands you want as your wedding rings.
When choosing the right one, you need to look at the color, cut, clarity, carat and certification of the gemstone. The cut refers to the shape which is typically round, marquise, pear, emerald cut princess cut. A round solitaire engagement ring is classic, but more and more brides are opting for the fancier cuts of the rectangular emerald cut and square princess cut.
They also look great with colored gemstones as accents. A pair of ruby and diamond hoop earrings is dazzling, offering a burst of color.
Where do they come from?
South Africa is a main supplier of diamonds. Mines are located in Zaire, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. Other locations include Australia and Russia. The oldest mines were in India, but that was about 4000 years ago. The modern suppliers were discovered and mining began in the 1800s.
Birthstone for April
Every month gets a gemstone and April is the lucky girl that gets the diamond. Most people love their own birthstone and wouldn't admit it, but they are probably a little bit of envious of the April babies. Now if you are looking for a unique birthstone gift or something for yourself, these gems come in all kinds of fashion settings. Diamond flower earrings go with anything, and, if you really want something different, how about a diamond toe ring. Fresh, huh?
Couples celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary can commemorate the day with these dazzling gems. 60 years of marriage certainly deserves diamond eternity bands.
Magic and Lore
These shimmering stones are believed to enhance your sexual prowess, bestow power and increase vitality of the wearer. In the middle ages, they removed fear and made the wearer invincible. Your white gold diamond earrings are probably not going to make you invincible, but you can sure feel like it when you wear them. The gems are also supposed to bring luck and success. Of course, if you are wearing them, you probably are a success.
Care and Maintenance
The hardest mineral on the Mohs scale, these gems have a rank of 10. So, they really do last a lifetime. To clean, let them soak in jewelry cleaner, ammonia or soap. You can also drop them in the ultrasonic cleaner. They can pretty much take whatever you throw at them. Just because they are the strongest mineral doesn't mean that they can't chip or crack if you try hard enough.
So, don't hide them in the jewelry box, saving them for a special occasion. These dazzling gems are meant to be worn and because of their durability, they can be worn every day. With all the choices in cut and types of settings, these shimmering stones can be worn as a fashion piece or you can wear diamond earrings on a special occasion. Whatever you do, wear them!
Women crave dazzling diamond eternity bands as their wedding rings. A round solitaire engagement diamond ring. is classic, but more and more brides are opting for the fancier cuts such as the rectangular emerald cut and square princess cut. Visit the site at http://www.gemaffair.com.
By Andrew Stratton
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How to Make a Last Minute Gift
Last minute gifts do not have to be a problem. Here are some great economical ways to pull it together at the last minute.The dollar stores normaly have glass candy dishs and decanters. You can purchase a nice size candy dish and buy a nice mixture or the persons favorite candy and fill.You can also do the same thing with soap decanters and scented soaps. These gifts can be made from five dollars and up.Buying snack containers and mixing popcorn, peanuts, and chex cereals is another great last minute gift. You can buy your snack supplies and make as many of these as you need. Toss a trail mix into the batch and mix well and then fill your favorite containers. These are great supplies to keep on hand for the unexpected gifts.
One of the very popular last minute gifts is a hot chocolate mix.
Prepare with hersheys chocolate and add marshmallows, and add sugar, mix well and fill glass decanters or quart jars and tie off with ribbons and tags. You can prepare larger batch' s if required. The directions can be found on the Hersheys containers. If you add a couple of nice coffee mugs, you then have a greatly appreciated gift.
Instructions
- Purchase glass or plastic candy dishes and bags of candy. Purchase scented soaps and soap decaners. Purchase snacks, popcorn, peanuts, trail mix, chex cereals.Purchase, Hershey chocolate, and marshmallows and sugar for your hot chocolate mix.
- Mix your snack batch up in a large container or bowl. Pour and fill containers.Mix your hot chocolate mix and pour into desired containers. Fill your candy dishs and containers.
- Dont forget to add ribbons, gift tags, and bows.
Things You’ll Need:
candy dishs, bags of candy, glass soap decanters and scented soaps
snack conatiners, cereal, pretzels, popcorn and nuts, rice chex and corn chex
last minutes gifts
By eaforeman5
