Palladium Jewelry: The Inexpensive Treasure August 17, 2006
Posted by Jill Renee in : Buying Engagement Rings, Engagement Rings, Jewelry, Palladium Jewelry , 2comments
There is a new jewelry metal on the horizon – palladium. As a platinum group metal, palladium offers customers a host of benefits that white gold and platinum can’t touch. Are customers ready for a white metal that is less expensive than platinum and hypoallergenic unlike white gold? Many jewelers and jewelry stores are banking on it.Palladium’s steel-white appearance makes it an attractive jewelry alternative to white gold and platinum. However, palladium was difficult to cast with and had not been fit for jewelry casting until recently.
Innovations in developing a castable palladium alloy produced 950 palladium, which is ideal for jewelry. It is expected that, within the coming months, consumers will begin to hear more about palladium and its benefits; and palladium could very well be the next revolution in jewelry. Much of this relies on the fact that palladium is in the platinum group of metals and shares many of the same attributes as platinum – high purity, good luster, and white appearance.
Memorable Proposals August 8, 2006
Posted by Jill Renee in : Engagement Rings, Jewelry, Proposing Marriage, Romantic Tips , add a commentA proposal should be the most romantic moment of a woman’s life. A man can use the proposal to prove his love and commitment to a long term relationship. Modern men have thought of some creative, and heart melting ways to propose. One man rode up to his bride, in a suit of armor and riding a white horse. Another man dressed as prince charming and proposed at Cinderella’s castle in Disney land. One remarkably clever man took his bride to be Geocacheing, scavenger hunting using a GPS unit. Guess what she found in the sand?
No matter what method you choose to propose, make sure that the memory will last forever. However, do not forget that the ring will last forever too. Designing an engagement ring ‘just for her’ is a precious reminder of your love that she will wear forever. Buying a ring at a local mall is not romantic. Choosing a heart shaped diamond and a band style from an online jeweler is romantic. She will never know that it only took a few minutes to choose the ring. Online stores sell higher quality diamond engagement rings for the same price as the bargain rings sold at a local jewelry store.
If you do not use the extra money to buy a better ring, consider buying a matching pendant or earrings. There is nothing more stylish than wearing matching jewelry. All through history, men used jewelry to express their love. It is a ‘love language’ that women can understand. The quality of jewelry a woman wears earns her the respect and admiration of her family and friends. Purchasing a diamond ring from a brick and mortar store costs as much as 40% more than buying on the Internet. If you are looking for a diamond engagement ring or diamond earrings, be sure to check out internet stores like DanforthDiamond.com before making your purchase .
