2010年7月30日星期五

Blue Diamond Rings – 10 Things Salespeople Will Tell You

There are a lot of salespeople that are not trained, do not care, or simply prefer to lie to the customer in order to make a sale. It is imperative that you arm yourself with enough information, so you don’t fall in a trap.Having said all that, there are a lot of established and honest companies out there, online as well as offline, that will get you what you want and guarantee what they sell.For more info go to Blue Diamond Ring oror Blue Diamond RingsArticle Source: Blue Diamond Rings – 10 Things Salespeople Will Tell You.Buying a Blue Diamond Ring is not always easy, since you rely on the salesperson in the retail location to give you all the information that you need to make an informed decision. This is why i put together a little list of things that you should watch out for. If you hear the salesperson say any of the following, you should be wary and maybe even opt to go somewhere else:- all blue diamonds are natural- the color does not matter, they are all the same- the cut is not important- we do not carry blue diamonds, because they are all fake- we do not have a loupe (if you hear this one, don’t walk out of the store, RUN)- you will never see another blue diamond ring (unless it is a natural blue diamond, that a lie)- we only have irradiated blue diamonds, because natural blue does not exist- blue diamond, what that?- we do not have certificates for our diamonds- how about a blue topazThe list goes on and on.

4,000 Years of Pearl Fashion History in 5 Minutes

Jacque Cartier traded 2 pearl necklaces for his landmark store on New York famous Fifth Avenue in 1916.Iconic figures such as Jacqueline Kennedy, Coco Chanel, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Louise Kelly epitomized modern beauty and glamor by wearing elegant pearl strands in the 1960.Today, pearl jewelry is commonly featured on runways and in photo shoots by major fashion labels such as Dolce & Gabanna, Christian Dior, Oscar De La Renta and Georgio Armani.Do you have any prized pearl jewelry pieces in your collection? What outfits or occasions accentuate them best for you?http://www.YesTahiti.comArticle Source: 4,000 Years of Pearl Fashion History in 5 Minutes.Elizabeth the I of England was famously portrayed in a long, pearl-studded dress.European royalty developed an insatiable demand for pearls and lavishly wore them as jewelry, in crowns, dangling from ropes and embroidered on clothes between the 17th and 19th century.

4,000 Years of Pearl Fashion History in 5 Minutes

Here a brief snippet on pearls and their rise to the center stage of luxury and fashion:Cleopatra the last Egyptian queen is said to have dissolved a single pearl in a glass of wine and drank it to prove that she could consume the wealth of an entire country in one meal. Roman statues of goddesses including Venus were commonly decorated with magnificent pearl earrings and Caligula the Roman emperor wore pearl studded sandals and adorned his favorite horse with a pearl necklace. Possibly the oldest pearl necklace in existence, an exquisite 3-stranded necklace with 216 pearls was discovered inside a queen tomb in the ancient Persian city, Susa, dating back to the 7th-9th century B.C. This masterpiece has been on display in the Louvre Museum for over 100 years.Have you ever looked at a pearl? No, I mean really held one up close to your eye and examined it in bright, natural lighting? If so, then you’ve been treated to one of mother nature most spectacular displays of brilliant light, lustre, color, shape and texture gloriously captured in an organic gem roughly the size of a humble pea. It no wonder then that pearls have been highly valued and associated with classical elegance, romance and timeless beauty throughout the ages and among cultures spanning the globe.

Making Your Own Wedding Tiara

When the strip is finished, attach it to the headband by twisting the end. Do the steps over with the next strips until you have finished your design. In order for the tiara to stay on the bride hair and not fall off, attach hair combs to the edges of the headband in a downwards direction. Add more pearls, crystals or beads when needed.Find the perfect tiara for your wedding today, at TiaraGarden.com.Kate Mendelsen writes about wedding accessories, jewelry, venues, and photography. If you liked this article, please feel free to publish it on your website, blog, or ezine, as long as the above links stay active.Article Source: Making Your Own Wedding Tiara.A few common materials may include mini nose pliers, wire cutters, glue gun, silver plated wire, comb, a tiara headband as well as beads made from crystal clear glass. Besides beads, alternatives materials may include pearls or even Swarovski crystals, depending on the style and the budget. These materials can be easily found in any decent craft store.With a 24 gauge silver plated wire, cut strips measuring five to seven inches each. Place the bead or pearl into the wire strip. Close the strip by folding the wire in half and twisting the ends together. Add more beads or pearls to the wire strip, changing the distance between the beads depending on the design.

2010年7月16日星期五

Longio SG3824E Automatic Watch Review

I am quite impressed with Longio's implementation and adjusting of the movement. It is quite accurate, easy to operate, and smooth. Power reserve is 40 hours. In time, the Chinese will be *** their own movements that are able to compete better with Swiss ones, compared with what they make today. For now, the Chinese are adept at working with Swiss movements.You can see the movement operating through the sapphire caseback window of the watch. It is no nonsense with a signed automatic rotor and some brass toned gears. Like I said, I was actually impressed with the level of accuracy, which is the most important point for me. Operating the movement is as you would expect, which is of course also important. A real high point of the watch is the case. You can see the break out diagram of its various pieces. The design unique, and the case is well made. You can see that the lugs are part of the lower section.Longio eventually decided that they want to put their own name on watch. One thing that is most striking about Longio watches is that they are original. The Chinese are known for copying things that others have made. The design of this watch is totally original though. We begin to see character and design that is innately regional to Hong Kong and the surrounding areas. It took Japan a long time before the watches they made had a Japanese character to them. China however is able to learn these lessons observing them from afar, and are already *** watches that suit them, not just others.One of Longio's specialties is *** actual tourbillon movement. The ultra complex mechanical wonders that are a right of passage in themselves to be able and manufacture. They offer tourbillon movement based watches starting at about $3,600. A price that blows away European offerings. No, I don't think that Longio's tourbillon movements are as good as what you can get from the Swiss, but how much does that matter for what is essentially a novelty movement. No one argues that a tourbillon is useful - they are merely fun to watch. And for a more reasonable price, you can get one too from Longio. I discussed their 1000 meter tourbillon diving watch here.This review however is on one of their automatic mechanical watches (without a tourbillon). The movement is a Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement.