Month: December 2016

Buying Diamond Pendants

A pendant is no new fashion accessory. It’s been around for as long as civilization itself. It has been virtually immune to fashion evolution owing to the age-old adage – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. No seriously, it’s already perfect. Man love token, man hang it around his neck. Well, that’s how it all came to be!

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Open Style Heart Pendants

Today, the diamond pendant is a timeless piece of jewelry that everybody likes to flaunt. But how do you go about buying one? Here’s what you need to know

Take occasions into consideration

What are you mostly going to be wearing the pendant to? You might want to style differently for graduation days, birthday parties, business parties, holidays, meeting the parents – if you want your pendant to make a strong impact, you need an estimation of the kind of events you’re most likely to attend.

Solo or not

Do you want a solitaire diamond pendant? If you do, you’d want to make sure that the stone you use is particularly beautiful and garners enough attention (not to mention a large size). Otherwise you may want to stick to an assemblage of two or more diamonds arranged in a style that complements their harmony and cut.

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Diamond Drop Pendants

The 4Cs of diamond quality

Namely color, cut, clarity and carat weight. This will decide what your diamond is worth. If you’re going for white diamonds, you want to make sure that your stones lack color completely, if possible. However, if you want a fancy color diamond pendant, go for deep, vibrant colors.

Ask for certification

To ensure high quality and expert craftsmanship, always opt for GIA certified loose diamonds. The Gemological Institute of America examines the highest standard of diamond characteristics including but not limited to brilliance, clarity, shape, cut, purity and size. It’s always a safe bet to opt for stones with proper GIA certification.

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Aquamarine Diamond Pendant

Modern styles, though flashier and more extravagant, are way more versatile than older styles and if you gravitate toward office-friendly, party-worthy works of modern art, you can rest assured that you can mix and match them with just about any outfit. However, you need to pay close attention while shopping other styles lest you should compromise on the wrong side. All in all, it all boils down to your individual preference.

Visit Ware Jewelers on 111 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830 today to choose from a vivid array of GIA-certified diamond pendants on special holiday discounts. Call 334.826.9011 or toll-free 888.742.9273 for further details.

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How to Choose Your Signature Piece of Diamond Jewelry?

Exquisite wedding bands are symbol of eternal love that binds two souls together. Shop hopping for that perfect wedding band, that too without prior preparations could really be a tedious task. So, to help you choose the best and the most suited wedding bands, here we are enlisting some great ideas that will come in handy to choose your signature piece of diamond jewelry that will be cherished by you for years to come.

  1. Let’s Prioritize

A wedding ring or band are everyday jewelry pieces, so it’s always better to zero down on some preliminary choices before you start shopping. Also, being clear decide about certain things like what kind of metal are you interested in buying? Should your bands be engraved with your initials? Do you want matching wedding bands? Etc. Etc… Asking such questions to yourself will help you to zero down on your signature piece of jewelry without much ado.

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  1. Mix and Match

When it comes to buying signature pieces, we all have different styles and preferences, so don’t sweat it out if she/ he doesn’t like platinum and goes gaga over yellow gold. You can simply choose your signature piece by combining the two metals together and getting customized wedding bands for yourself that reflects both of your styles.

  1. Budget

The most important aspect of signature pieces is to set aside a specific budget. If you are planning to buy a plain band sans any engravings or gemstones then it should be considerably economical on your pocket but if you want a customized band then the costs will go up with the type of engravings or gemstones you opt for.

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  1. Comfort comes first

You will be wearing your wedding band day in and day out so, it should be as comfortable as your own skin. There is no point buying a pretty band if it sits uncomfortably on your finger, coz this will make you remove it more frequently there by raising a chance of losing it too. Always go for a comfort fit wedding band as per your lifestyle and your workplace conditions.

  1. Get the right Size

One rarely takes off the wedding band wearing it on the finger all the time; so just to make sure that you get the right fit, always buy your jewelry in the evenings. This is the best suited time coz the body is relaxed as the day comes to an end. Also, make sure that you have not exercised or done any rigorous work just before buying the band as rigorous workout leads to swelling of muscles. This might lead to buying a size bigger than your requirement.

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  1. Try it on

You love the signature piece that you have zeroed on….but have you tried keeping it on for a while to check how comfy it is? Once you have selected a wedding band, make sure to wear it in the store for about sometime before actually buying it. This will help you judge how comfortably it sits on your finger also try writing on a piece of paper or texting or rubbing the ring on a piece of cloth if it tangles with the thread or not. Tangling of the jewelry with the clothes is a big discomfort, so be double sure about it.

  1. Choose wisely

Being trendy is a great idea but make sure that you are to wear the ring for a long time throughout the day and night, so it is definitely worth it to choose your style wisely. A wedding band is supposed to last for a long time, so the metal you choose should be skin friendly. If there are some carvings, they should feel comfortable and not poke your fingers on the sides. Keeping things like this in mind will help you choose your ring wisely.

  1. Maintain the sparkle

When you wear a jewelry day in and out it tends to get dirty, so consider maintaining the sparkle of your jewelry by taking a little care of it.  All you need to do is soak your jewelry in warm water for some time, then using a super soft brush, gently scrub your ring. Rinse it under running water to get rid of any grime sticking on it and then gently wipe it off with a non abrasive cloth and your band is good as new and ready to be worn again.

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  1. Authenticity

The authenticity of the metal when buying jewelry is of utmost importance. Make sure that your jewelry is backed by the manufacturer’s authentication certificate along with the quality mark of 24K for gold jewelry and PLAT for platinum ornaments.

Considering theses few points in mind before zeroing on your wedding band will surely make jewelry shopping a cake walk for you.

Happy Shopping!!

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FIND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DIAMONDS – 5 TIPS

If you’ve been collecting diamonds for a while, you know that the internet is chock full of advices on finding the most pretty and refined of all diamonds. All share more or less the same information, but where they differ is how they put the points across.

Although the advices are mostly sound, they lack the understanding required to connect with a serious buyer. This article from Jewelry Wise, however, has been so well-put that we recommend everybody read it at least once before making any major diamond purchase.

1. Cut

Experts agree, the diamond’s cut and polish are the most important considerations when it comes to its overall beauty. You’ve no doubt seen someone with a diamond ring that seems to be lit from within as it flashes with every move of the hand.

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That flare comes from light reflecting off the exterior of the diamond, and from the light entering the diamond from the top and refracting off of the internal surfaces and coming back out. It’s called light return. Dispersion is the thing that creates the many colors you can see as the diamond moves.

Another factor affecting the light return is the symmetry of the diamond cut, as well as its polish. A well-made diamond with a great cut and polish will display more flashes of light and color than a diamond with same type of cut and an inferior polish job. Sometimes there’s a polish grade on a diamond certificate; sometimes there’s not. And there are certainly well-cut diamonds with excellent polish without certificates that can outshine their certified counterparts.

2. Shape

The cut isn’t the diamond shape. The cut creates the shape, but shape also plays a part in how bright and reflective your diamond is.

For maximum impact, a round diamond can’t be beat for shine and flash. The symmetry created by the round shape can reflect, refract and disperse almost all the available light (if the cut and polish are good). You may run into the term “round brilliant cut.” This cut has 58 facets and is generally agreed to create the best opportunity for great play of light in and out of the diamond.

Square and princess cuts are also popular shapes for engagement rings, and are available in brilliant cuts.

3. Color

There are degrees of color in a white diamond. The top grades go to colorless diamonds; then the amount of yellow tint grows as you get down the line in diamond color. To an extent, the less color in a diamond, the brighter and more spectacular the play of light will be.

A well-cut round diamond will most often give you more flexibility in the color — the cut somewhat masks small color differences. A square or princess cut may allow a bit of color to show at the corners.

4. Setting

The setting can affect how dazzling you diamond is, in or above the band, and which precious metal you choose can both work to enhance its radiance.

When considering how to set your center stone, bear in mind that a prong setting literally lifts the gem away from and above the band, letting in light from almost every angle and accentuating the diamond’s beauty. Though it may look like a delicate setting, platinum prongs are strong and secure.

The side stones in some bands can also help heighten the overall spectacular look of a ring, especially the many tiny diamonds of a pavé or other invisible setting. A halo setting can also maximize the diamond look by surrounding the center stone with a ring of smaller diamonds.

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White metals can accentuate the bright white look of a diamond. A matte finish allows the diamond to take center stage while a shiny finish makes maximum impact. On the other end of the spectrum, yellow gold adds an element of warmth (and a sense of tradition) to an engagement ring.

5. Trust a pro

There’s nothing that will make your diamond engagement ring shopping easier than the help of the experienced professionals in a jewelry store. They can walk you through the 4Cs, and show you different diamonds and styles and settings.

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