Sunday, May 31, 2009

Engagement Rings - Fancy Diamond Shapes

If you are interested in learning a little about what diamond shapes are available for engagement rings, the following article may be of some interest. Diamond engagement rings can be purchased in any shape, weight, cut, color and clarity of diamond. It is therefore wise to find out what is available before parting with your hard earned money.

First of all, we have the Round Brilliant Cut diamond. Variations exist, but essentially, this is always a favourite and will most likely remain the best selling of all diamond shapes. It has 57 facets usually and can be found from under 1mm in size and upwards. The proportions can vary enormously and it is a wise investment paying that little bit extra for a very nicely cut stone. Engagement ring designs vary enormously from claw or prong settings to bezel or rub-over settings.

The Princess Cut is the classic square shaped diamond. Most typically this stone is found with equal sides, although some slight rectangular diamonds are available at greater discounted prices. Princess Cuts have a greater depth than the round brilliant cut and weight slightly heavier for the measurement. A 5mm round will typically weigh 0.50cts but will be more like 0.75cts in a Princess Cut. It was created in 1980 and generally has 76 facets although other similar cuts do exist. It is one of the most popular shapes available today. Princess Cut engagement rings often lend themselves quite well to designs focusing on the four corners. Box claws often protect these most vulnerable parts of the stone. Shallower, larger spreading diamonds often do not throw light back as well as a nicely cut stone, so, as with most diamond shapes, it is always advisable to opt for a very good cut.

The Emerald Cut is another true classic. It is usually rectangular and is step cut. Emerald cuts are more subtle and understated, without the fire of the brilliant cuts. Variations exist in the model of stones available. They can be long and slim or short and fat. It is always best to go for a length between 1.5 to 1.75 times the stone's width. The step cut arrangement of facets provides a very different look from the brilliant cuts. Similarly cut stones on each side of a large centre diamond make wonderful 3 stone diamond engagement rings.

The final shape we will look at here is to be found in Marquise Cut engagement rings. The Marquise Brilliant is supposed to be cut in the shape of the mouth of the Marquise of Pompadour, commissioned by King Louis XIV. It is by far one of the most beautiful diamond shapes for engagement rings and is most attractive when the length to width ratio is between 1.85 : 1 and 2 : 1. The typical Marquise is cut with 56 facets. It is often described as boat shaped.

Other fancy shapes include the Oval Brilliant, the Pear Shape, the Cushion Cut and the Radiant. These will be covered in a further article on fancy shaped diamond engagement rings.

M Johnson

Managing Director of http://www.serendipitydiamonds.co.uk

mark@serendipitydiamonds.co.uk

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The Era of Gruen Vintage Watches

Gruen vintage watches started with the "Center-Pinions For Watch" patent Gruen applied for in 1874. A couple years later, in 1876, Detrich started the Columbus Watch Manufacturing Company. By 1879 they were making about 10 watches per day. The success of Gruen attracted new partners in 1882 and the company was reorganized into the Columbus Watch Company. Times were good for Gruan and his partners until the "Panic of 1893", a depression in today's terms. This depression combined with fierce competition from Walther and Elgin eventually led to the Gruens leaving in 1894 and the company finally failed in 1903. It has been noted that Fred Gruen left Columbus around watch serial number 229,000 and the prior him leaving Columbus watches did not carry a name.

Ditrich Gruen and his son Fredrick Gruen started D. Gruen and son in 1894 making high-quality watches. In 1911 they opened a watch factory in Cincinnati, Ohio called Time Hill and continued to grow until 1953. This year was the peak as it was the best sales year in Gruen history. That same year the Gruen family sold their interest and the president was forced out following a scandal. By 1958 the company, now called Gruen Industries, had lost its direction, fell into severe legal issues, and amassed huge debts. To compensate it laid off employees and started selling off its properties, including the historic Time Hill. In 1976 the company finally went bankrupt and the Gruen name was sold to M.Z. Berger. Although Gruen brand watches are still produced today this pretty much ended the original era of Gruen vintage watches.

During their reign Gruen watches were some of the highest priced and prominent watches of their time. The UltraThin line with a platinum and diamond case sold for $1250 in 1929 (over $30,000 in today's dollars). Even the lower end watches in the SemiThin line sold for $25, this compared to cheap watches of the day selling for only $1. Some other notable watch lines include: The VeriThin (1904), the Cartouche (1921), the pentagon (1922), the Quadron (1925), and the Techni-Quadron (1928).

The VeriThin line of Gruen vintage watches was introduced in 1904. Gruen already was making watches of smaller size and now decided to move into the area of making them thin. The VeriThin did this by reducing the standard movement from having 4 layers of overlapping parts down to 3 layers. Although they were not the first to make thinner watches with this concept they were the first to do it with commercial success. These watches were about 7mm thick which is only about 2/3 the thickness of a comparably sized watch.

The UlltraThin line of watches took the VeriThin movement one step further by eliminating yet another layer in the movement. This reducing the operating layers to only two.

The Cartouche, as its name slightly implies, was a rectangle wrist watch with rounded corners. Released in 1921 it was designed as an elegant women's watch. The Cartouche used the first Gruen movement specifically designed for wrist watches. There are over 500 different Cartouche models in the line.

Written by Alan Brenner from Blue Tree Vintage. If you are interested in more information on purchasing Gruen Vintage watches please visit. Thank you for your time.

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Things to Keep in Mind Before Buy a Replica Watch

Watch indicates an individual's self confidence and forms an excellent ornament for modern man who assumes time is very precious. In olden days watch as mainly used for knowing the time, but now a days their usage has been changed to be a part of elegant and professional looks. As per the great quote, the fame of the man is improved by wearing watch and pen. In high profile gathering the status of an individual can be predicted by observing his watch. You can experience it that if you are wearing a luxury branded watch like Rolex Replica or Breitling Replica watch then it will grab attention of others and it will work as a magnet. A girl can be a centre of attention very easily by wearing Lady Rolex watch, which is otherwise a difficult task. But it is difficult for a John to wear the branded watch; the reason for it is that he would not be able to spend a lot on this time piece. The development of replica watches market is mainly due to one sector of people who are desirous to have luxury watch. Presently replica watch market is fulfilling the needs of those who are found of luxury watches.

You can buy Rolex replicate watch bravely after reading this article. It will enlighten Dos and Do Nots of replica watches buying.

Once you are going to buy a replica of any luxury watch then the foremost thing to consider is to consider case size of the watch you would like to wear around your wrist. Secondly you must consider about clasp width, thickness of the case and bracelet width before buying it. We must be clear in our mind that the reliability and durability of this replicate watch is not at par with the original watch. We do not know about the seller because we are buying a fake and illegal good from a foreign seller. We can get these replica watches at very cheaper rates from the watch seller companies as they are not original one. At this point you are the only responsible for the consequences arises due to the quality of the watch.

One more feature to consider is the style of watch that you wish to wear. A replica rolex presidential watch is meant for sophistication and style which every one likes very much. On the other hand, if you want something that's a little more sporty and casual, you should take a look at a replica Rolex Submariner or even a Daytona replica. For your buying choice there exists different product ranges of rolex replica watches in the market and can be worn by anywhere.Sometimes your friend's view should be predicted before buying a Rolex replica watch. Your friends will be more concerned with your social status. With this knowledge, you might not feel comfortable wearing it while being with them. To escape from this situation you can hide the information of waring Rolex replica watch. There are many places online to buy the replica watches but we have to be very careful while selecting the right source. exactreplicas.com is the one place I found very secure and reliable when it comes to quality of replica watches.

exactreplicas.com is one of the acme website which sells quality replica watches on internet. They have a wide range of varieties in replica watches and you can buy them for the best price online.

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Replica Jacob Watches, Jacob & Co, Breitling Bently, Colt Avenger, Omega and Panerai

A nice male watch is the most appropriate adornment that any man may afford. If you are a serious businessman you would better select a classic watch, or a sport version for active people. No matter what type of watch you would choose it would reflect your social status for other people. Keep in mind that a male watch is the primary thing which any woman pays her attention for. Many replicas can be found at jacob watch replica websites. Nowadays women can also find a great deal of offerings of female watches which are an integral element of any woman's wardrobe. The greatest quality of the replica watches can be seen in every element of the watch.

In case you are looking for the good watches and you need to economize much money, you can find many proposals from the developers of replica watches. Lots of replica watches are produced by real experts in accordance with the functional and design similar to the genuine artwork. Lots of watches which comprise Swiss mechanism are developed in Belgium, while watches with Japanese mechanisms are frequently produced in Austria. The today's technologies and the sphere which is improving actually fast give the opportunity to make some replica watches that are completely similar to the genuine ones.

Japanese and Swiss mechanisms which is utilized by the producers of replicas are truly the best and the most popular all over the world. The glass of the watch should be checked appropriately. The glass of the high quality watches is commonly made of sapphire and the body should be developed of the best material. That is also very significant to get known all the terms and conditions as you need to get a warranty for any replica watch you buy and some needed services. In case you want to get a watch which really suits you and your style but do not want to spend a great deal of money on it, you may prefer some breitling replicas.

If you want to look as a really successful person you ought to pay your attention to the websites that propose you some unique watches. If you need to purchase a genuine golden Swiss watch you should look at cost at first. Most of people can not afford to pay so much for only a watch. Most of world famous developers set incredibly high costs for their produce even in cases they do not need to spend too many resources during the process of developing. So, very frequently consumer has to pay just for a trademark name, for example breitling bentley watch. This is the reason why replica watches have obtained so huge popularity today.

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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Om Symbol Tibetan Jewelry

The Om symbol is a very important symbol in Tibetan jewelry and accessories. The word Aum is the primordial symbol, the first sound ever heard, and the sound that the earth was created by. The sound starts with an opening of the lips and ends with a closing. This represents pulling all things into the body while making the sound. The Om sound is similar to the Greek Logos, and in Christianity it could be linked to the Christian Amen. Everything in the world both begins and ends with this sound.

The Om symbol is found in both Hinduism and Buddhism, and began in Hinduism, but I will first discuss the sound and its cosmology in the context of Tibetan Buddhism. In Tibetan Buddhism, the most used mantra is 'om mani padme hum.' This phrase means 'hail to the jewel in the lotus.' This mantra is the mantra of the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara.

When Buddhist practioners recite this mantra they are striving to attain a Buddha-like mind and spirit. This means a mind and spirit free from earthly evils such as attachment, jealousy, and greed. And the Buddhist practitioner wants to find more love, peaceful bliss, and contentment. "Om Mani Padme Hum" is also the Bija mantra in Tibetan Buddhism. This means that it is the seed, or original mantra.

The Tibetan Om symbol is different than the Hindu in appearance. The first character of both om symbols, from a western perspective, looks like a backwards three. But the second symbol of the sanskrit om looks like a circle, while the second symbol of the Tibetan one looks like a V. The earrings pictured above represent the Tibetan om symbol. On our website we also offer purses and other items with the sanskrit om symbol. But regardless of whether the symbol is a Tibetan Buddhist or Hindu symbol, the symbol is always recognizable as om.

In Hinduism the symbol is the first symbol of all of the mantras, and each of the mantras in the Upanishads begins with om. Yoga classes in the west are traditionally started and ended with the om sound, or with an entire mantra. By starting and ending a yoga class with om, the teacher brings a sense of opening and closing to each class, almost as if she ended each class with a 'the end.' In The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which are where much of the philosophy in modern-day yoga classes comes from, in verse 1:27 states, "God's voice is Aum." Meaning that not only is om the beginning and ending of all things, it is also from God, and to go further it is God.

Om jewelry is very popular in Tibet, India, and Nepal, and it is gradually becoming more and more popular in the west as well. To wear om symbol jewelry means that the person wearing it is interested in Buddhism, or Hunduism, or that they understand what the 'om' symbol means. If you are interested in purchasing Tibetan om jewelry, or jewelry with the om symbol, please go to our Tibetan jewelry section.

Sylvia Smelcer is the owner of Om Tibetan Jewelry and enjoys writing about Tibetan Buddhism.

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How Color Gemstones In Jewelry Affect Your Personality

Now you have many more reasons than just aesthetic beauty of the gem to wear gemstone jewelry.

Traditionally people used to wear amulets to guard them against evil spirits. Later on the trend caught on with the birthstones. Birthstones are known to have positive influences on a persons life. They increase positive traits and decrease negativity in an individuals personality. Expert astrologers now recommend various stones and not just the birthstone to influence the wearers personality.

Believing in the concept is again based on faith and there may be different opinions on that. All I can say is that give it a try and there may be something in it. After all since centuries people have had some sort of 'charm quotient'. Here is what each stone influences:

Agate - Plentiful of resources, encourages camaraderie, brings good luck, enhances fearlessness, also helps in stomach related ailments

Amber - Lucky in romance and love, increases psychic abilities, gets wisdom

Amethyst - increases satisfaction in life, brings peace and strength in the character, helps in identifying ones own self

Aquamarine - a water stone, has a calm influence on ones personality, removes any type of fear and phobia

Amazonite - a soothing stone - supposedly absorbs microwaves and relieves stress, helps the wearer to see two perspectives of a problem

Aventurine - increases creativity, enhances leadership skills, motivates the lazy ones and brings materialistic happiness

Carnelian - enhances vitality, increases self confidence, makes the person more warm, friendly and creative

Citrine - energiser stone, brings prosperity, makes the person generous and creative, increases motivation and has healing properties for internal organs

Emerald - a symbol of love, protects from evil charms, increases memory retention, increases fertility

Flourite - strengthens bones, teeth; helps in de-stressing

Garnet - makes the person passionate, increases self-confidence and enhances sensual energy, keeps a person socially popular and joyous

Jade - channelize energy in constructive ways,symbol of calmness and purity, helps in making up with friends and improves old relations, increases mental stability

Jasper - helps in having a fresh perspective towards life, helps in realizing ambition

Labradorite - highly mystical stone, brings protective powers, raises consciousness and conserves positive energy, wards off negative energies

Lapiz - helps in overcoming depression, increases the sixth sense

Malachite - absorbs negativity. brings about compassion for others, purifies the soul

Moonstone - brings good luck, feminine stone, healing power and in releases feminine energies, also marks new beginnings.

Quartz - brings calmness and clarity in thoughts, amplifies the energies of other stones, wonderful for meditation and healing

Rose Quartz - symbol of unconditional love and peace, helps in overcoming emotional issues and childhood issues, fosters love towards family and brings compassion for humanity

Rutilated Quartz - brings discipline to life and stabilizes relationships, helps fix broken marriages

Smokey Quartz - a neutralizer stone and brings protection on the wearer from harmful influences

Tigers Eye - increases willpower, self control and fearlessness

Turquoise - an all purpose stone, has healing powers on the entire body, provides inner strength, increases wisdom. helps in repulsing negative energies

If you prefer to get your jewelry self designed, loose gemstones are available in the market. A simple visit to the jewelry market should help you in the buying effort. If you prefer online shopping, shop with a wholesaler who has a credible history of being in the business. Prashant Gems is an example of reliable wholesale gemstone dealer

Anurag Jain

CIO and CoFounder at GirnarSoft

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Everything You Should Know About David Yurman Jewelry

Wearing a beautiful piece of jewellery is always the last addition one makes to their dress for an occasion. There are some who like diamonds, and others who prefer putting on a simple chain with an elegant pendant. Today, there are designers into creation of exquisite jewellery, sometimes with semi precious stones and others that are equally ravishing. Different people have different tastes, and so to cater to a wide market, there are varieties or products available. If you were to walk into a mall, you will find stores displaying designer pieces ranging from watches to rings and necklaces. One such designer who has carved a name for himself is David Yurman. The David Yurman Jewelry is available at select outlets and deals in men, women related items and other gift items.

Bracelets, clocks, necklaces, chains and watches form part of the David Yurman Jewelry collection. You could pick up a pink cable candy ring or a confetti ring that has many stones on it. These would perk up your appearance and add a touch of glamour. Their blue topaz earrings are a major attraction, and so are the Waverly watches series that look like bracelets fitted with an elegant dial. Whatever be the occasion, you are sure to find that perfect piece of jewelry here that would make your evening better and draw attention to you. If you wish to, you can get one of his simpler enhancers fitted with different stones, topaz to cerise, that have a ring of diamonds surrounding the stone and come with a thick silver chain. You get these both in gold and silver finish, with a wide choice in shape for the pendants. Whatever be the piece of David Yurman jewelry you pick up, it will be unique and one of a kind.

Written by Sophia Renaldson. Find the latest information on David Yurman Replica Earrings as well as David Yurman Replica Rings

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Useful Tips For Affordable Diamond Solitaire Engagement Rings

Diamonds have the glitter to attract women and so are the engagement rings as they symbolize the eternal love the man and his woman have for each other. A diamond solitaire engagement ring gives the luster and glamour to the deep feeling of love. However, a couple should carefully select the ring as its many aspects should be first explored in order to buy a fitting and affordable one for the occasion.

For a distinct impression of the diamond its shape should be especially considered. Know that round brilliant diamonds are most popular with the brides as the shape is attractive and luminous. But a unique heart shape diamond solitaire engagement ring or a marquise shape also are perfect. If the bride-to-be is fashion conscious, then you can impress her with emerald cut shapes of diamond. Or, a princess cut may suit her if she likes square shapes.

Diamonds are costly and most of the couples certainly can not afford to purchase larger ones. Still, they can shop for a smaller and low priced diamond and make it appear larger as a solitaire diamond on the top of the engagement ring. The secret is in the settings. For instance, bezel settings nestles the smaller diamond to highlight it. Or the tension settings will make the entire band as two large prongs for even more highlighting of the diamond. Prong setting also can be a choice for bringing up the stone on the ring.

While shopping for diamonds ensure the 4Cs, namely cut, clarity, and color and carat size and keep your budget in mind. If the couples can afford only a low priced diamond than go for shallow cuts, which do not involve much costs. A colorless diamond is expensive. But with some inclusions the prices of diamonds fall substantially while the glitter is almost the same. For a low budget couple, less than one carat size diamonds are suitable and it can be adequately set for a larger appearance.

Do not rush to the jeweler's shop to buy diamond solitaire engagement rings. You must extensively shop around for a suitable ring as you have to keep the metal band also in mind. To highlight the glitter of diamonds on the top of the ring, ensure that the metal band is comparatively less gleaming and so a white metal will be perfect.

Since you may be budget conscious, it is advisable that you compare the price offers of different jewelers. Browse the websites of the jewelers and find all the details about diamond solitaire engagement rings. To combat the competition, many jewelers can be found offering the rings and diamonds at lower prices than others, with some schemes and gifts also offered. Certainly, a suitable ring can be found in the market place once you have ensured all aspects of buying the diamond.

Considered as an expert on diamonds, the author has written numerous articles for the benefit of the couples on how to find a suitable diamond solitaire engagement rings of their dreams. For more details, log on to preciousglow.com

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Edwardian Style Engagement Rings

Edwardian style engagement rings contain beautiful, intricate designs that can make any woman fall in love. The Edwardian fashion was characterized and designed by the upper-class of the time, and it used only high quality gems and metals. Light and airy filigree work was incorporated into the ring designs, to create beautiful pieces of art.

Edwardian fashion was very unique and this specific jewelry period only lasted about a decade, between 1900 and 1910. During this time frame, changes were made to jewelry to allow more production, which made beautiful pieces available to more women-- even women in the middle class.

Most of the Edwardian jewelry was made of diamonds, platinum, and white gold. These materials were unique to the Edwardian period, because previous jewelry periods used lower quality gems and metals. During this time period, pearls were also introduced into jewelry designs. Edwardian style engagement rings that contain pearls were very expensive and sought after items, because pearls were too expensive for the average class to purchase.

All jewelry dating back to the Edwardian fashion is very elegant and romantic. The Edwardian fashion is known for using intricate details and invisible settings-- the combination of which created a vision of the beautiful stone sitting in lace. Many of the Edwardian style engagement rings have fluid, feminine designs that use flowers, leaves or lace to beautify the jewelry.

The detailed workmanship of this style of jewelry makes Edwardian engagement rings the perfect gift for a bride. She will have a classy ring that will never go out of style.

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Wedding Trends - Finding Your Perfect Engagement & Wedding Rings

Most brides are able to recite the four C's of diamonds -- cut, carat, color, and clarity. But the real importance in selecting engagement and wedding rings is finding a style of jewelry that you will be proud to wear for the rest of your life. The conventional rules of the solid gold wedding band and solitaire engagement ring may still hold true for some, but the standards in wedding jewelry are changing. Consider these modern trends in selecting your perfect ring set:

No longer do the engagement ring and wedding ring have to match.
In fact, many brides are wearing their rings on different hands. The wedding band is still worn on the left hand, but the engagement ring is now commonly found on the ring finger of the right hand. This is an excellent option for brides who love multiple cuts or styles -- no reason to choose just one!

Explore the option of colored stones such as diamonds or sapphires.
Diamonds come in most colors of the spectrum (pink, blue, brown, yellow, green, black and more). Likewise, sapphires are available in numerous hues from blue to yellow to pink. Whether you are seeking a pale or intensely colored stone, your local jeweler can provide a myriad of options. Like colorless or traditional diamonds, these options vary in grade and cost. Typically, those with the fewest inclusions and the most saturated color are the most expensive.

Mix and match shapes for an upscale modern look.
Upscale jewelers are incorporating round brilliants with princess cuts or pears with baguette cuts. Many jewelers are featuring other similar combinations that are just as beautiful as they are contemporary. These bold geometric designs are winning brides' affections in both small and large scale settings.

Combine rough cut diamonds with traditional diamonds for a dramatic contrast.
Rough cut diamonds have a rich brown hue that suits yellow and rose gold settings extremely well. Many custom designed rings feature rough cut diamonds to showcase their organic and artisan crafted appearance. Peruse designs by Diamond in the Rough (available at Neiman Marcus), Todd Reed, or consult your favorite custom jeweler.

Seek out conflict-free diamonds.
Conflict diamonds are mined in war-like conditions that cause suffering to workers as well as entire geographic areas. Selecting jewelers who champion the Kimberley Process and encourage the jewelry industry to operate ethically and humanely.

By staying abreast of the trends in the wedding ring market, you are sure to visit your local jeweler with a knowledgeable base of information. Trust your own intuition and sense of style to find just the right ring set for your nuptials. By staying true to your own personal style, your inner sparkle will be just as bright as the rings on your fingers!

Sarah Bogle is a wedding style expert and published author. After months of searching for unique & personalized wedding favors for her own wedding, she was disappointed by the lackluster options on the market. So with an entrepreneurial spirit, she formed her own artisan soap company to fill the void. Over a decade later, the Artisan Soap Shoppe LLC continues to provide truly custom wedding favors and bridal party gifts at a cost competitve price point.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Watches As Style Statements

Watches have been in use since long, but they were used only as time keepers. But now watches act as fashion statements and ornaments too. From the erstwhile plain Jane look, watches have gone hyper-fashionable and suited for different occasions. For example, some watches are made highly watertight to aid in diving and naval operations. Shock resistant ones are suited for people indulging in strenuous physical activities. Some watches are exclusively manufactured for sports persons. Diamond studded ones enhances the respectability of the wearer.

The market for branded watches is a very competitive one with several internationally renowned brands vying with one another to garner your attention. Reliability, attractiveness, uniqueness and adaptability are the biggest attributes asked from any watch brand. Happily, most brands are capable to meet all these requisites, but some companies like Hubolt watches and Patak Philippe watches stand out in the crowd in range and creativity.

Hubolt watches are lifestyle products best suited to the well heeled. They have a kind of aura surrounding them that every onlooker would feel stunned. The dazzling designs and exquisitely carved contours would definitely make you long for one. They are high up in the wish list of any fashion conscious person.

Patak Philippe watches range from the simple but highly desirable deigns to the most exquisite ones. The prices also differ vastly depending on the design, materials used and the effort that went into manufacturing them. Different ranges for men and women are available, but there are, fortunately, some designs that suit both sexes equally.

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Timex GPS Watches - An Overview of the Bodylink Series

The Timex Ironman Bodylink line of watches comprise of Timex's most sophisticated sports watches. These watches have powerful sports modes that are suited to athletes who wish to maximize their fitness and performance.

There are three models in the Bodylink range: The T5F011, the T5J985 and T5G311. The T5F011 suits a man's wrist size and has features that are useful to runners. The T5J985 Trail Runner watch has more of an outdoors/adventurer style about it. It is the only Bodylink watch capable of navigation and has an advanced altitude mode. The T5G311 is similar to the T5F011, but is smaller and suits a female wrist size. It also lacks the finishing time prediction features of the T5F011.

Bodylink Heart Rate Monitors

All Timex Bodylink watches come bundled with a heart rate monitor device. The heart rate monitor device attaches separately, wrapping securely around your chest. It has a separate battery and communicates real time heart rate data wirelessly. The heart rate monitor device is water resistant to 30 meters. All Timex heart rate monitors feature Digital, synchronized FM transmission which reduces conflict with other heart rate equipment.

3D Navman GPS

Unlike Timex's Speed and Distance watches, the Bodylink watches can measure vertical position. However you will not be able to view your route on a map without the Timex Data Recorder. Like the Bodylink heart rate monitor, the Navman GPS attaches externally, you can secure it to your upper arm or clip it into your shorts.

The Navman GPS requires a single AA battery and provides continuous GPS readings for around 12 hours. It should be noted that the GPS sensor can take up to 5 minutes or longer to scan for GPS satellites on first use, but upon future uses it should acquire satellite signals much more rapidly.

Timex Data Recorder

The Timex Data Recorder is a device that is purchased separately from the Bodylink bundles. It is a small device that picks up and records data from the heart rate monitor and GPS devices. At the end of the session, the Timex Data Recorder can transfer your session data to PC for viewing with the Timex Trainer Software or third party software like SportsTracks.

Sports Watch Modes

The Bodylink watches feature the following advanced sports watch modes.

Chronograph Mode

Chronograph mode is the basic stopwatch mode. Within this mode you can start and stop the timer as well as keep track of live performance data.

Vertical Mode

Vertical mode is found only in Bodylink watches. It allows you to keep track of a whole lot of vertical measurements including: ascent rate, altitude and elevation.

Finish Mode

Finish mode is unique to Timex watches. It lets you set a target time for a specified distance. The watch will then alert you if you are off pace and display your predicted time for the distance. This feature is not present in the T5G311 watch.

Interval Timer Mode

This feature is only present in the T5F011 and T5G311 watches. It allows you to set up a session for repetitive interval work, including a set warm up and cool down period.

Navigate and Waypoint Modes

This feature is only available in the Trail Runner T5J985 watch. Navigate Mode lets you store up to 10 waypoints, each with a unique label, it lets you navigation to waypoints, has a built in compass and you can track back through previously visited waypoints.

Lap Data Mode

Lap data mode presents stored lap information for your last session, even if the chronograph has been reset to zero.

Summary Mode

Summary mode displays data recorded while the chronograph runs. It provides a summary of continual data for the session.

Timer Mode

Timer mode lets you set up your Bodylink watch to count down from a specified time to zero. The timer can be configured to stop, repeat or switch to Chronograph, Vertical or Finish Mode after the countdown.

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Indian Jewelry - Magnificent in Its Class

Let us discuss about various kind of arts available in the field of Indian Jewellery:

Jewelry Used In Temple

Indian Jewelry has a great and very large variety in temple jewellery. This Jewelry is purely traditional and according to the culture of the temple. You find the traditions of 1000 years back in the temple jewellery. These types are worn by the persons who represent their culture in form of dances like Kuchipudi and so. This is because they characterize their culture.

Unique Jewelry

Jewelry that is worn and casted in today's world by looking at the new fashion is known as unique Jewelry or antique jewellery. This Jewelry is mostly found in silver and gold. These Jewelry are oxidized because of which dull look is seen over them. Antique Jewelry relates to the present trend and is in reality considered more of fancy jewellery.

Jewelry Of Meenakari
Mughal Density was the main influencer of the meenakari. This type of Jewelry is made of kundan embedded in the gold or silver. Precious stones and beads are also used in making up oh this type Of Indian Jewellery. Sometimes the combinations of these are used to make a new and attractive type of jewellery. Jaipur is famous for this type of Indian Jewellery. Or we can say North India is the founder of Meenakari Jewellery.

Jewelry of South India
Rudraksha beads which are very much in fashion in nowadays. It is in fashion mainly because of the sudden knowledge of people has increased towards the spiritual value of it. But no one knows that from where this rudraksha was invented. It is south India.

Jewellery in History
From the history of Jewelry we got various types of emotional values attached with it. That is why for Indian women the Jewelry is not just the matter of wealth but more than that. Every type of Jewelry has it significance at there own place.

In short history provides the basic meaning of wearing the Jewelry on the woman's body. So it is the very important part of the Indian Jewellery.

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Trollbeads 2008 - A Year in Review

Trollbeads 2008 - A report

Trollbeads hits the mainstream with steam and keeps on growing!

Trollbeads is a line of interchangeable jewelry hailing from Denmark. Their long 30 plus years of development and design has positioned them to be the next best selling collectable and interchangeable bead and accompanying jewelry line on the market. Their history in the United States is only about 6 years long and it's been an exciting and interesting path for Trollbeads U.S. and it's just the beginning.

Morten Petersen, who was originally from Denmark and the head of Lund Trading Inc., a distributing company he founded in Maryland, brought this line over from Denmark to distribute in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. At first the line was slow to grow here. Perhaps it was the representatives bringing it to market, or the market they were aiming for or maybe American women just weren't ready for them. Each year the product was introduced to new venues and to new areas of the country and their growth became steady. Each year and with each growth level, the office at Lund Distributors was fine tuning its procedures to a more efficient level. A business that has steadily plodded its course, has just in the last year and a half, exploded on the American jewelry scene. Just recently the news is that November '08, a month where everyone was debating on bailouts and relief packages or watching as houses were auctioned off, Trollbeads saw its highest single month increase ever. In the most recent issue of the jewelry trade magazine "In Store" Trollbeads was #2 on the list for the most exciting line retailers wanted to carry and Rolex was listed #6. It was my understanding that Lund has blown away 2007 sales figures but to excel in a month that for others was so bleak, points to one very obvious fact. The collecting of Trollbeads is recession proof. It's the small things that count when times are difficult and these beads have a humorous side and a highly spiritual side. What better combination could there be in times like these?

For the most part Trollbeads collectors are unique from other bead collectors and are comprised of many kinds of people. If you compare the two major bead lines and compare their collectors, you will find that Trollbeads attract a more sophisticated customer than Pandora or Chamelia brands. The inspiration for the designs in Trollbeads comes from flora and fauna, mythology, spirituality, fairy tales and cultural diversity. The motto for Trollbeads is "Every Story has a Bead". The Trollbeads artists strive to create small intricate sculptures and the beauty or uniqueness is evident in every bead. This differs sharply from the other bead lines as it where it was the first interchangeable bead line on the market in Europe and was the inspiration of many since.

This next year will be an interesting one to follow with Trollbeads. I believe it will be another record breaker but keep in mind the competition has taken its gloves off. Pandora has given all of its retailers an ultimatum. Starting immediately, they must drop any and all competing brands of beads or be dropped by Pandora. I know of some stores that have had to keep Pandora, because it's a broader line and they sell more dollar wise and have had to, very reluctantly, drop Trollbeads. As a dealer of Trollbeads I can tell already, from my point of view, this was a bad decision for Pandora. Even before the deadline occurred many customers entering my store were aware of the situation and had very negative feelings toward Pandora. Today the consumer is savvy and educated and they do their homework on anything of value they are considering to buy. When a company is purchased by a large conglomerate, as Pandora has been, the focus is only on the numbers and nothing else. There is no concern for what this ultimatum will mean to many of its stores. I know for a fact that if a store has carried both lines, they have done well with both lines. They support the sales of each other because many people collect both lines. Small retailers forced into dropping a line, such as Trollbeads, means cutting their revenue by a huge portion. In this economy it may be devastating to small retailers. Read the news, it's the large conglomerates that are bringing this country to its knees. Small businesses employ more people in this country and through no fault of their own, will be brought down by also.

It doesn't take long to discover the differences in both of the company's artistic and technical standards. It also doesn't take long to understand the differences in management. I hear day after day, "My wife used to collect the other beads and now she is switching to Trollbeads." Just yesterday I helped a couple of customers who also had Pandora beads, talk about Pandora and how difficult it is for stores to deal with the demands Pandora puts on the stores. Dealers who are holding on to their Pandora accounts are angry at the demands Pandora is making on them. Pandora is turning itself into the "bad guy" and should be worrying more about its image and less about the numbers and less about trying to be the only "like" brand in the store. Haven't they ever heard that competition is a good thing?

Keeping in mind Pandora has forced a number of retailers to drop Trollbeads, I still believe 2009 will be another record breaking year for Trollbeads. The negativity produced by Pandora will mean that Trollbeads will fare better in the long run.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Stylish Watches Found on Internet Watch Dealer Sites

Stylish watches are often in the eye of the beholder. When you search the internet a number of stylish watches can be found on dealer websites, but consumers can choose for themselves which watches they find to be the most stylish and enjoyable. In addition to offering style watches, these watch dealers also able to offer deep discounts on their watches, regardless of the type of watch that is particularly intriguing to the potential consumer. Some of the manufacturers whose models and collections are featured on these watch dealer websites include A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breitling, Bulova, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Citizen, Concord, Corum, Daniel Roth, Ebel, ESQ, Gerald Genta, Gucci, Harry Winston, Kenneth Cole, Maurice Lacroix, Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, TAG Heuer, Ulysse Nardin and Zenith. There are many more brands and manufacturers that are to be found online.

While everyone has their own idea of what a stylish watch would look like or how it will be built, there are a number of specific watches that are socially considered to be more stylish than others or watches which are considered by the watch industry at large to be stylish. For a long period of time, many people considered pocket watches to be an eternally stylish item. These are unique watches that existed long before wristwatches had ever been developed. They were used for basic reasons, such as a casual telling of the time - which many people continue to use watches for this reason, but pocket watches were also used for more important and specific reasons, such as telling the time for the comings and goings of trains. Eventually, the wrist watch was developed and while many people still appreciate pocket watches for their classic elegance, in mainstream society wrist watches are the more commonly used timepieces.

Today's watches are designed for a number of different lifestyles and experiences. Diver's watches are specifically designed for individuals who dive and spend time under water. Classic watches are designed to act as testaments to timeless elegance and class. Sports watches are designed in order to provide accuracy and durability in active and more tumultuous lifestyles. Despite the fact that these watches are designed for certain lifestyles, all of these different types of watches can be made so that they reflect the styles of the time. Stylish watches can be found in all different genres of watches and stylish concepts are almost always incorporated into the newly developed timepieces.

Typically, stylish watches are designed to be fairly durable and reliable. This means that while their complications may differ, the materials they are made out of are typically durable ones. Materials such as ceramics, titanium and plastics are used in order to make stylish watches. While watches made out of gold and silver are pretty and fashionable, they are soft metals which are not always as durable as the other materials which may be used. Many watch dealers offer a wide variety of stylish watches to their consumers and they are catalogued on the various sites by brand and style.

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Only Diamond Watches For Paris Hilton

Loose diamonds are commonly used for diamond jewelry manufacturing. They are widely used to embellish bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and yes - watches, too! The presence of a diamond in any piece of jewelry makes it significant, not only in value but also in style. A ladies diamond watch is no exception - it gives the wearer an element of class.

Hotel chain heiress and ultimate fashionista Paris Hilton has recently joined forces with Abazias, one of the biggest names in the diamond jewelry industry, to design her own signature collection of ladies diamond watches. The collection will be composed of 4 signature watches, made of genuine leather alligator straps and all of 1000 diamonds in each piece.

Priced a whopping $100,000 to $250,000, the Paris Hilton watches are today's 'it' diamond watches. The most expensive among the four designs is the "Pink is Love" piece which happens to be her personal favorite as well. Brandishing a blush-pink alligator strap, this diamond watch contains in its design over 6 carats of pink diamonds, 6 sapphires and more than 3 carats of white diamonds. Meanwhile the "Canary" design substitutes yellow diamonds with the pink while the other 2 designs named "Cotton Candy" and "Snow White" features white diamonds exclusively.

For those with a more conservative bank account, there is no cause to fret. Paris Hilton also launched a substantially lower priced collection of fashion watches with the beginning price of only $29. Sans diamonds, this collection is definitely friendlier on the pocket! The ultimate fashion addict will be pleased to sport the Paris Hilton look with an elegant signature timepiece.

The difference between investing on diamond jewelry and a diamond watch is that the latter is a more functional piece. Simply put, a diamond watch is essential because it has another purpose on your body apart from the fact that it beautifies. Typically, the diamonds are embellished on the face of the watch. In some cases, loose diamonds are contained inside the watch, and can be moved about upon each movement of the wrist. This is an interesting diamond watch design that became popular in the 1990's.

A diamond watch is a sound investment, as well as a remarkable gift. The status that it gives to the woman is inimitable because of its value and elegance. It can also be paired with just about anything in a woman's wardrobe, just as diamond jewelry can also be worn with any type of clothing. Diamonds are the most versatile, graceful and enduring gems. No wonder they have been cited as a girl's best friend! Paris Hilton can say Amen to that, indeed.

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Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightly in Bvlgari Jewelry at the Oscars

Bvlgari, the Italian jeweler of impeccable reputation, was flattered not once but three times this month at the Oscars by the premier leading ladies in the business. The wholesale replica jewelry business saw a timely jump as well thanks to the choices of Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightly and Nicole Kidman all to wear Bvlgari to the affair.
Thousands of Americans went online starting the morning after the awards show seeking out the wholesale replica jewelry and replica Bvlgari jewelry sites to get their hands on a more affordable version of the items worn by Diaz, Knightly, and Kidman. Even wholesale Tiffany Jewelry saw a surge in sales.

Wholesale replica jewelry is a largely online business that tends to see incredible surges in popularity after star sightings like this. One particular site, my silver city that specializes in wholesale Tiffany jewelry, but also carries replica Bvlgari Jewelry, reported unprecedented sales this month.

Cameron Diaz showed up at the event wearing platinum Bvlgari earrings with 2 gorgeous cut diamonds, pink diamonds and 24 Pear Shaped Diamonds, an 18kt white gold Bvlgari ring with 1 round brilliant cut diamond, round brilliant cut diamonds and diamond pave, and an 18kt yellow gold and smoke diamond ring.

Keira Knightly wore a spectacular, vintage Bvlgari necklace to the Oscars with a Vera Wang dress. Nicole Kidman, a spokesperson for the Italian luxury brand also came fully adorned in Bvlgari jewelry, and none of it was replica for her, you can be sure about that.

Meanwhile over at the Brit Awards, the sensational Kylie Minogue wore a complete Bvlgari ensemble. She came in a white gold and diamond necklace, a pair of white gold and diamond chandelier earrings, and a platinum and diamond ring, all from Bvlgari's high jewelry collection. Mysilvercity, the wholesale Tiffany Jewelry site mentioned above is rumored to stock these particular designs.

This is not the first time Bvlgari has been flattered in such a way by the stars, nor that replica Bvlgari jewelry has seen such popularity. Bvlgari's jewelry has long been famously donned by the stars. Mary Pickford, Audrey Hepburn and Princess Grace all wore Bvlgari jewels. Richard Burton famously wooed Elizabeth Taylor with a Bvlgari ring during the filming of "Cleopatra".

The actor quipped at the time the oft repeated line: "I introduced her to beer, and she introduced me to Bvlgari". Taylor's then husband Eddie Fisher, scared of losing his lovely wife to Richard Burton apparently went out shortly thereafter and bought the starlet an emerald necklace from Bvlgari. Not bad for one gal!

Bvlgari is famous for many innovations. Among them are combining unusual materials, and materials that were never previously associated with jewelry such as white porcelain and steel, and for creating luxury jewelry that is suitable for everyday wear. Themes from Italian architecture also show up frequently in Bvlgari's work.

Bvlgari is certainly most famous for its jewelry and watches, spawning an immense replica Bvlgari jewelry trade, but the company also creates scarves, handbags, eyewear, and even a chain of luxury hotels where guests can order pieces of Bvlgari jewelry from room service. Wholesale replica jewelry sites are catching on to the trend toward Bvlgari as the choice of stars and non stars alike is consistently Bvlgari these days.

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Monday, May 25, 2009

Pre Owned Cartier Watches - A Complete Guide

The Cartier brand was founded by Louis Cartier in Paris in the 1800s. For years now it has been creating masterpieces in jewelry and watches. One of the oldest and the finest jewelers in the world, it has a name in creating designer watches. What's great is that once only affordable by the rich and famous, today these watches can belong to you as well. Yes, there are certified pre owned Cartier timepieces available on the Internet at a discount of up to 60% to 70%. So even you can own it without compromising on quality.

Different Models

The brand has many models in both men and women range of designer Cartier timepieces. These are available in steel, gold/steel, platinum, gold (while, yellow and rose) and titanium offer different types of movements such as mechanical manual winding, mechanical automatic winding and quartz. The most famous collections are the Tank, Pasha De and Santos De Cartier. Each collection has exclusive models such as Tank Chinoise, Tank Solo, Tank Americane, Tank Louis etc. Pasha De collection of designer wristwatches includes Pasha Seatimer, Pasha C etc. Santos Dumont, Santos Demoiselle and Santos De Cartier Galbee are some of the famous models from the Santos De Cartier collection.

Please Note

When you are exploring the option of pre owned watches, you need to be very careful about certain things. These pre owned wristwatches are generally used or sold by a retail customer. So, you should always ask for authentic warranty papers to ensure quality. You should also search for untouched models meaning models that have not undergone any refurbishing. There are different grades that are given to pre owned watches according to their condition. The best grade is Mint. If the watch is in Mint condition, it is actually like buying a brand new Cartier at a much lower rate.

So what are you waiting for? Buy a pre owned Cartier watch at an affordable rate and make a style statement of your own.

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Jewelry Symbols of Hope

By definition, hope is a feeling of want or desire to get something, do something or for something to happen. For most people, this word has a very individual meaning. For instance, someone may have hope in earning a college degree, starting a family or simply finding happiness. Whatever the term means to you, it's a wonderful way to live every day with hope in your heart. If you are looking to add this special sentiment to your jewelry collection, there are a number of symbols and/or styles that you can wear and enjoy.

Many of us love gemstones and appreciate the color that they add to our jewelry collection, but what we may not always realize is that every gem has its own special meaning. Pink Tourmaline, for instance, is the gemstone of hope. This bright, medium-pink stone is considered to be rare and is highly sought after in the world of jewelry.

When it comes to hope, many people look toward their religion for comfort. Cross jewelry, for example, can provide wearers with a great sense of hope. A prayer box, typically worn as a pendant or bracelet charm, is a small box that features a hinged lid. Many wearers enjoy placing a handwritten prayer inside, or possibly penned words of encouragement.

A dove may a small bird, but its symbolism is very significant. Many newlyweds release doves at their wedding, which can signify happiness and hope. The image of a dove in a jewelry accessory may provide the wearer with a sense of possibility or a new beginning.

To many, the symbol of an angel is reminiscent of a guardian, a protector and a symbol of hope. For those who choose to wear the image of an angel in their jewelry, they often feel comforted. As one of the most popular symbols in jewelry, the angel design is easily found in various pendant or charm styles.

If you still aren't sure which symbol best describes your definition of hope, think of something that you wish for. If you hope for sunnier days in your future, consider jewelry with a sun motif. If you're reaching for a goal, perhaps the image of a star would suit you well. If you are hoping for a little better luck in the coming year, perhaps the image of a clover, horseshoe, ladybug or an elephant would be your jewelry of choice.

In conclusion, the jewelry that you wear may or may not be anything more than a fashion statement. When one design goes out of style, another is sure to take its place. With so many trends on the forefront of fashion, it's often impossible to know what's 'hot' and what's 'not' on any given day. When choosing the pieces that you wear, however, it's worth noting that symbols of hope are timeless. A jewelry accessory that gives you hope or reminds you to never give up on the things that mean the most will far outlast the trends of today or tomorrow.

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Rolex Submariner Wristwatch, Ref 14060M

Over the years I have owned a few Rolex's and Tudor's, a Tudor been a less expensive range of watches made by Rolex but under the Tudor brand name. Currently I have this Submariner, a vintage Oysterdate Precision and also a Tudor from the 60's.

The Rolex Submariner was a watch I had admired for a number of years and I finally treated myself to one a couple of years back and I have to say I love it with an absolute passion. The Submariner that I have was pre-owed when I bought it but it was manufactured in that same year that it was bought (2004) and was in excellent condition.

This Rolex model has a very long and interesting history, something that also attracts me to certain watches, however I don't intend to cover this here apart from to say that the Submariner was introduced in the early 50's and it's said that it was built based on the early Rolex Explorer.

There is a date version of this watch (ref 16610) but I prefer my watches without the date, just a personal preference! Other terminology you may see/hear on these two models are 'No Date Sub' (14060M) and 'Sub Date' (16610), for obvious reasons! To the untrained eye they would not be any noticeable difference between the two aside from the date and the 'frog eye' on the crystal. If you were making a decision on one or the other I could see no other question than 'do I want the date or not?'. They do have different Movements, the 14060M has a Rolex 3130 and the 16610 has a Rolex 3135, basically they are the same movements but with the 3135 accommodating for the date. Also, although similar looking, the bracelets are different models.

This model is a 'non-COSC' as is with the case with all Submariners prior to 2007. This means that it isn't, or wasn't, a certified chronometer until late 2007. For a watch to become COSC (Contrle Officiel Suisse des Chronomtres) certified the watch is put through various stringent tests in different conditions and only a very minimal amount of time should be lost (4 seconds) or gained (6 seconds) daily. Any Submariner produced post the certification has the following wording on the dial 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified', any watch produced prior to this will not have this wording present.

The watch is a stainless steel (40mm wide, 12mm deep) divers watch and has a 300m water resistance rating. The case has a rotating black bezel which acts as a timer for periods of time up to 60 minutes.
As mentioned above this Rolex is powered by the 31 Jewel Rolex 3130 automatic movement. This movement produces 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a power reserve of around 50 hours.

The dial of the submariner is a work of art and perhaps one of the most copied styles in watch history, the Mercedes style hands are a classic. The crystal is Sapphire.

The bracelet is stainless steel heavy oyster bracelet with flip-lock that has never failed me. This bracelet has changed very little over the years, also the use of screws in the links makes it easy for self-sizing.

Visually, the 14060M is as close to the legendary 1950's and 60's Submariners as you can get and is, in my opinion, a beautiful looking watch. The Submariner looks at home on your wrist at any occasion, whether that be formal or casual. As mentioned at the top of this page I love this watch, defiantly one of the favourites!

It will put more than a little dent in your bank account to purchase but you will always feel good in the knowledge that this watch is a classic and is almost certain to hold it's value as it has done over the years. I never actually thought I would consider selling this piece on, as mentioned it is one of my favourites and unlike various other watches I have I do wear it often. I really did see it as one of the pieces that I would take pleasure in handing down to my boy when he is old enough to appreciate it. However, although not keen when first launched (2003) I have recently become partial to the 50th Anniversary edition Submariner (ref 16610LV)! The real dilemma is I can't really justify having two similar Subs and the way I see it it's one or the other. Something I'm sure I'm not going to be able to conclude easily!

Finally, worth a mention is a very similar watch to the Submariner produced by Rolex, a big brother if you like, and that is the Sea Dweller. If you were considering the Sub it would be worth a look at the Sea Dweller for a comparison. Although a very nice and beautiful watch it is a little larger than the Sub and therefore a little too big for my liking. I personally would not be able to justify the outlay for a watch just to sit in it's box at home. (nearly!) all the watches that I have or have had in the past I wear, some very occasionally, but wear none the less! I have tried on a few Sea Dwellers, even borrowing one of a friend for a few days for an extra long trial, but even though the size/weight difference compared to the Sub is not that great it just did not feel right! So happy to stick with the exceptional Submariner.

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Online Jewelers - Customer's Pride, Stores' Bane!

How popular this industry has actually become is evident when you search for a term like 'Signature Diamonds'. You will see hundreds of thousands of search results, and the top sites that come up in search actually report sales of millions of dollars!There are a few major reasons why online jewelers are gaining so much popularity - much to the discomfort of your local jewelry stores. Here are the top reasons from that list.

Price
The first and foremost reason anyone would go online to buy anything is the price factor. We said first and not the only reason. From flight tickets to shoes, from computers to loose diamonds, everything is available at a discount online, and that is so obvious! When your local jeweler runs his business, he has to pay his rent, take care of staff costs, overheads, local taxes and many more. However, online all those expenses don't happen, and the most one has to pay for is to maintain the website and take care of the hosting and other related expenses. When you convert that into dollars, you'll see a huge savings. Another big advantage that an online portal has in terms of costs is the ability to not have a huge inventory. Since we are talking about jewelry, you'll be surprised to note that a lot of large and very popular portals don't even have their own warehouses. They operate through the warehouses of other diamond sellers and hence there is not even a stocking fee that they have to go in for. There is one exception however - Diamonds on Web has one of the largest warehouses and one of the largest inventories of loose diamonds in the industry, but then they have been diamond wholesalers to your local jewelers for over 25 years now. So that becomes an advantage instead of a liability, and the price comes down further!

Most of the portals involved in selling products, of whatever kind, ensure that they pass on the savings to the customer, and hence manage to keep the costs way down.

Availability
This is the surprise package. Usually, your local stores and malls should have more stock in the inventory when compared to a website. However, when it comes to diamonds and jewelry, it is the other way round. Since maintaining a huge inventory of these products costs millions of dollars, most of the jewelry stores we know of only stock the ones in fashion, and keep changing them around when the season changes. That is evident in the fact that the store staff try to sell you what they have on display rather than trying to find out what exactly you want.

Online, it is totally the other way round. Since you need to filter out the diamonds and jewelry based on your interest, the store needs to ensure that they have the complete range in stock. That is why sites like diamonds on web are so popular even with small jewelers, who stock up from them and buy in turn to their customers. Irrespective of the season, the entire range of loose diamonds is usually available online and that is a big attraction for customers to shift online.

Offers
This is the third (and one of the most popular) reasons why people shift online to buy their diamonds. With on season and off season jewelry going in and out of fashion, the offers that one finds on a popular diamond retailing site cannot be matched by even the largest jewelry store out there. Where else can you find a matching set of earrings, bracelet, and pendant for under $200 - studded with brilliant cut diamonds! You just need to spend a little time online and you will strike brilliant deals!

So,like we mentioned up front, online jewelers are already customers 'pride and jewelry stores bane, and the trend is likely to get stronger with time! The next time you are out shopping for jewelry, go online first!

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Replica Jacob Watches, Jacob & Co, Breitling Bently, Colt Avenger, Omega and Panerai

A nice male watch is the most appropriate adornment that any man may afford. If you are a serious businessman you would better select a classic watch, or a sport version for active people. No matter what type of watch you would choose it would reflect your social status for other people. Keep in mind that a male watch is the primary thing which any woman pays her attention for. Many replicas can be found at jacob watch replica websites. Nowadays women can also find a great deal of offerings of female watches which are an integral element of any woman's wardrobe. The greatest quality of the replica watches can be seen in every element of the watch.

In case you are looking for the good watches and you need to economize much money, you can find many proposals from the developers of replica watches. Lots of replica watches are produced by real experts in accordance with the functional and design similar to the genuine artwork. Lots of watches which comprise Swiss mechanism are developed in Belgium, while watches with Japanese mechanisms are frequently produced in Austria. The today's technologies and the sphere which is improving actually fast give the opportunity to make some replica watches that are completely similar to the genuine ones.

Japanese and Swiss mechanisms which is utilized by the producers of replicas are truly the best and the most popular all over the world. The glass of the watch should be checked appropriately. The glass of the high quality watches is commonly made of sapphire and the body should be developed of the best material. That is also very significant to get known all the terms and conditions as you need to get a warranty for any replica watch you buy and some needed services. In case you want to get a watch which really suits you and your style but do not want to spend a great deal of money on it, you may prefer some breitling replicas.

If you want to look as a really successful person you ought to pay your attention to the websites that propose you some unique watches. If you need to purchase a genuine golden Swiss watch you should look at cost at first. Most of people can not afford to pay so much for only a watch. Most of world famous developers set incredibly high costs for their produce even in cases they do not need to spend too many resources during the process of developing. So, very frequently consumer has to pay just for a trademark name, for example breitling bentley watch. This is the reason why replica watches have obtained so huge popularity today.

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Top 10 Bracelets for Christmas Gifts - Guide For Your Mother, Girlfriend, Wife & Others This 2008

The first bracelets date back as early as 2500 B.C. Bracelets and other accessories, back then, were meant to signify just how wealthy a person was. The more the person had jewelry on, the richer he or she was. But throughout the ages, bracelets have become powerful statements of a person's style. Today, whatever the style or the budget, there surely is a wide range of styles and makes of bracelets to choose from. And if you're going along with some holiday shopping, this list of the Top 10 Bracelets may help you in choosing the right jewelry gifts this Christmas 2008.

1. Byzantine Bracelet - This piece is made up of seven inches of pure 5mm yellow gold, and designed into intricate knots that show Italian Byzantine influence. This would go well as a single piece or one may wear it together with other gold bracelets to get that Bohemian look. A sterling silver version is also available.

2. Diamond Tennis Bracelet - Twenty six diamond gemstones line the contours of its pure 18K Vermeil gold frame. Netaya's 0.25 Carat diamond tennis bracelet would be a stunning addition to an evening or blacktie party ensemble.

3. Blue Topaz Bracelet - Perfect for a fresh yet stylish look, this piece has seven inches of lined blue topaz gems set against a sterling silver background with gold overlay. It can be worn with a simple Sunday dress or with an eye-catching evening gown.

4. Yellow Gold Double-Link Charm Bracelet - This piece of 7.5" of 14K yellow gold, will bring the "style" in your stylish attire. Dressing down? This bracelet can go well with a simple blouse and a great pair of jeans. Or dress up by pairing this up with a little black dress for dinner.

5. Figaro Chain Bracelet - Sometimes, less is more. And this is the case with this 3mm Figaro Chain Bracelet. Made from 14K yellow gold, this 8-inch beauty would perfectly complement a shirt dress or something as basic as tank top, blue jeans, and flip flops.

6. Italian Mesh Bracelet - She can sparkle too, you know. When she wears this 7.5-inch 12mm Sterling Silver Italian Mesh Bracelet to that Christmas dinner, she's sure to catch everyone's eyes. This piece can amp up a simple cocktail dress or add the glam in a glamorous long gown during those Christmas galas.

7. Blue Topaz and Amethyst Bracelet - From the Netaya Collection comes this 7-inch sterling silver bracelet. It is adorned with alternatin blue topaz and amethyst gems, each separated by sterling silver material shaped into tiny bows. This is best for achieving that dainty and ladylike look.

8. Multi-Color Swarovski Crystal Bracelet - Can't give her the sun? Well, give her the rainbow instead. And with this 7.5-inch piece with a motley of shades of crystals, she can have the rainbow on her hand, or more aptly, on her wrist.

9. Pearl Bracelet - Make her look magical this holiday season. This piece from the Amazon.com collection features freshwater cultured pearls paired up with citrine, peridot, and amethyst gem accents to give her that ethereal glow.

10. Celtic Amber Bracelet - Ever the fashionista? Then she should love this sterling silver Celtic wrist piece. The design is simple, but memorable. The main design is in the Celtic "love knots" that nestles an amber in the center. This piece would complement the gypsy look, a sexy bikini, or a long and flowing Batik maxi dress.

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Family Jewels Definition - Passed Down With Time

Somewhere in a prehistoric cave, stones with an odd sparkle or unusual color were stashed by tribal leaders and handed down to the member of family in line to succession of leadership. Over time, with more sophistication, jewels came to be recognized as a portent of power and supremacy over lesser members of the population. The value and size of the opulent jewels determined the extent of power. Curiously, the rarity of jewels amassed by royalty, particularly those royal families who increased their control over their people by laying claim to the most unusual gems in their crowns. Emeralds, rubies, diamonds, sapphires and pearls were the jewels of kings and queens. These represented the division between royalty and serfdom. The wider the division, the more powerful the position.

The most sought-after jewels are always those that are rarest. Those possessing these rare jewels strenuously protected them. Often, with fatal results. Thus, family jewels definition has its history in the succession of royalty where those who controlled nations with dynastic power held most control over the rarest of gems.

In any society where royalty is the chief structure of that society, ownership of jewels handed down from one generation to the next insures stature above the ordinary. Only those who afforded such insurance could claim extraordinary wealth. The older the family jewels, the more value and wealth was attached to such ownership.

In modern society, however, family jewels definition equates with that which is usually interpreted as inheritance, whether of a monetary nature or tangible property. When money in dynastic families wore thin, it wasn't unusual to sell the "family jewels" to avoid financial ruin. In today's society, whenever anyone is on the verge of bankruptcy, the trite expression to "sell the family jewels" generally indicates financial desperation.

Financial ruin is to the wealthy what fast cash is to a poor man, so the expression goes. In either case, money never limitless and given its autonomous power, money can and often does create lack of control and in most dire straights, criminal activity. In modern society, family jewels no longer intentionally represent an inheritance of valuable jewels, although many families still retain keepsakes such as wedding rings, brooches and pendants which are handed down as heirloom pieces. Single-strand pearl necklaces were a fashion statement particularly when they were heirlooms and fitted into the bridal axiom: "Something old, something new...". Family jewels definition has one other mentionable, though double entendre, meaning. A well-endowed man or woman bearing notable, inherited physiological trait is said to have "inherited the family jewels". This is a lighter side of the meaning and though a bit trite, is often used descriptively as a means to draw attention to one's family physiology.

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How to Make a Rolex Watch

Firstly, the movements are sent to certify, and if they can not pass the test, then will be sent back to improve and be retested.

If the movement passes the test from COSC, then it is sent back to a Rolex production site. The date and day feature is installed if necessary, as well as the dial, hour hand, minute hand, and second hand.

Creation of the Rolex Oyster Case is the next step in the creation of a Rolex Watch. These cases are created from solid ingots of materials such as yellow gold, platinum, stainless steel, and more. The case and crystal are tested independently from the movement at this point for its waterproofing ability. If the Rolex Oyster Case successfully completes the waterproofing tests, it is then time for it to be mated to its movement.

The certified movement is placed inside the Oyster Case and it is sealed with the installation of the Crystal and the bezel. The Cyclops lens will be installed on date models at this point. Afterward, the rotor for the perpetual movement mechanism is installed and tested. At this point, the back of the watch is installed and the assembly is completed.

Stress Testing

All completed Rolex Watches are then put through a battery of rigorous stress testing. The watch is first subjugated to another round of waterproofing test in the same manner that the Oyster case was tested. Another round of accuracy testing is served; the completed Rolex watch is again pitted against the atomic clock to ensure its accuracy.

Now, several random specimens are chosen out of every batch to be put in a tropical testing chamber. In a mere four weeks, this chamber simulates five years of wear in extremely taxing conditions by exposing the watch to corrosive vapor.

The long and demanding process that every Rolex Watch must survive before reaching the end user is what ensures the perfection that Rolex is known for.

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Great Watch Bezel Removers

If you have ever seen him/her working at his/her shop, you would surely agree to the fact that this work requires patience and precision. The different parts of a watch are so delicate and small that even a minute mistake can spoil that watch part. Surely, you would never like something like this happening with your fianc. Also, people do not only come to a watchmaker to get their watches repaired. They may even come for things like replacing the bracelet or the bezel of a watch. The reason is because watches today have become more of a piece of jewellery. People wear expensive watches that have impressive looking bezels and bracelets. The sheer looks of these bezels and bracelets can make heads turn.

Therefore, to make sure that their watch gets a new look every time, people keep changing the bezels and bracelets. However, specialized tools are needed in order change the beautiful looking bezels and bracelets, which are only available to watchmakers. One of the remarkable tools to remove bezels easily is a watch bezel remover. This tool is made by leading watch tool manufacturing firms across the world, including Bergeon. The finesse of this bezel remover from Bergeon is that it extracts those expensive and stunning looking bezels from watches absolutely safely. There is absolutely no chance of bending the bezel or scratching the watch case if you use this bezel remover. This handy watch tool remover comes compete with three adjustable clamping jaws and is made of superior quality steel. The amazing features of this tool include an automatic jaw-locking system and position indexing by spring balls.

This year, you can present the love of your life with a watch bezel remover as a Valentine gift. In his/her profession as a watchmaker, surely your fianc will have come across several instances when people come over to him/her just to get the bezel changed. Not having a specialized tool for the job can surely injure your fianc's reputation as a watchmaker. These bezels are so delicate that any kind of rough handling can cause them to bend or break. There are some bezels that are quite expensive. Damaging one of these will certainly not be taken in good spirits by the customer. In addition, if the expensive watch case gets scratched while trying to remove the bezel, the customer is surely going to be very hurt about it. These are situations that you would never want your fianc to face.

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The Smart Way to Buy Gold Pendants

Anyone who has ever worn a gold chain must have felt the itch to buy a pendant, at some time or the other. What makes gold pendants so irresistible is the fact that they are so diverse. Big, small, traditional, funky, plain, jewel encrusted, engraved or plain - the variety is enough to make your head turn.

Gold pendants make excellent gifts, particularly for women. So, whether it's a wedding anniversary, a birthday or Valentine's, you can find just the right pendant to gift someone you love. Why, you even find 'broken hearted' pendants which help you say 'au revoir' in style!

Whether you want to purchase a gold pendant for someone else or for yourself, it pays to have some idea about what you're going to buy. With gold becoming dearer by the day, it is quite easy to fall for scams and frauds. Here are a few tips that will help you buy gold pendants, the smart way!

The first thing you have to understand when you decide to buy gold pendants is that pendants are not the same as charms, though the terms are used interchangeably. A charm is smaller in size and is designed to hang from a bracelet or a chain. On the other hand, pendants are larger and are designed to hang from chains or necklaces. A more important difference is this: charms are generally used for luck; pendants do not really have any such significance.

Where to shop: You have two choices- your local store or the e-store. Both have their advantages. With the local store, you can be 100% sure of quality. When you shop online, the risks are more unless you choose very carefully. However, the great advantage of online shopping is the fantastic price discounts you can avail of. Online shops offer you the same quality at hefty discounts - sometimes up to 65% off. And you don't even have to step out of your house to make your purchase.

Get gold savvy: If you're buying gold, you need to know your karats. 24k (or marked as '999') is pure gold and you won't be buying 24k gold pendants because 24K gold is malleable and soft. 14k is the most popular variety of gold sold in the US. Gold that is designated as 14k contains approximately 59% gold. The rest is an added alloy, which helps to make the jewelry durable and strong.

White gold: Yes, gold comes in white color too! This is because manufacturers add palladium or nickel to it. White gold pendants are stunning and look wonderful when they are encrusted with diamonds or pearls.

Understand value: The price of gold pendants depends on two things: the rate of gold and the artistic value. On most websites, the total cost is listed per item. However, at times, you may also find the cost per gram. In that case, you will have to add the cost of the total weight of gold and the cost of design/cutting to get the total cost of the pendant. In this regard, please keep in mind that some finished items may have an artistic value that is greater than the cost of gold in it!

Understand compatibility: The weight of the pendant you choose must be in keeping with the chain or the necklace. So, a huge pendant will not sit well on a delicate chain. Besides, such a pendant will break the delicate chain in the course of time.

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Sterling Silver Jewelry Storage Tips - How to Care, Store, and Prevent Tarnish on Silver Jewelry

Keeping sterling silver jewelry clean is often considered difficult enough for pieces you frequently wear. However, pieces that are not worn for extended periods of time can corrode and tarnish as well. Thus, silver jewelry storage is a critical component for preventing corrosion and tarnish. By following a few simple rules, you can save yourself hours of cleaning and keep your sterling silver jewelry bright and beautiful for years.

Understanding Why Sterling Silver Jewelry Tarnishes

The tarnish on sterling silver jewelry is the result of oxidative reactions with sulfur, such as Hydrogen Sulfide, in the air and environment (the nickel or copper alloy in most sterling silver also undergoes its own oxidative reactions). The corrosion of silver combined with sulfur creates the darkening referred to as tarnish. Therefore, you must insure your jewelry is clean and dry before storage; since any moisture, dirt, oils or other residual chemicals will accelerate the tarnishing.

Containers for Silver Storage

A container that locks out air is preferable, since reducing contact with air will slow corrosion. The most common household items with this function are zip lock bags, or any other air tight bag with non-abrasive surfaces, such as those made of polyethylene or Mylar. Avoid polyvinyl plastic bags however, as they have chemical compounds that promote tarnishing. If you're willing to spend extra, jewelry stores carry specialized bags and boxes that help prevent tarnishing. When storing, it's best to keep jewelry in separate bags, away from other hard items that may scratch your jewelry's surface.

Places to Store Sterling Silver Jewelry

Avoid excessively humid areas, areas with direct sunlight, and other places where jewelry could rub up against other items. Do not store jewelry directly on chemically treated surfaces, such as wooden counter tops, since they contain chemicals that may promote tarnishing of your sterling silver.

Other Tools that Help Prevent Tarnish on Sterling Silver Jewelry

1) Chalk - An old remedy for preventing tarnish, just store chalk in your jewelry box or container and it will naturally absorb chemical residues in the air.

2) Anti-Tarnish Strips - Sold in many places, these strips are usually made from non-toxic materials that absorb tarnish causing agents.

3) Anti-Tarnish cloths - Similar to the strips, these cloths are either chemically treated or saturated with traces of silver; both absorb sulfur and other corrosive chemicals in the air.

4) Silica Packs - Those little packs you find in medicine bottles and shoe boxes among other places. Highly useful in absorbing moisture in the air, toss them in your jewelry containers instead of the trash; you'll be preventing tarnish and recycling as well.

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