Luxury Gifts Moms Will Treasure This Mother’s Day
May 10, 2012 by Guest Post
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When I think luxury, I think champagne wishes and caviar dreams (Hello, eighties! Robin Leach, anyone?). That’s really not the case anymore though, is it? I feel like luxury – living a luxurious lifestyle – is so much more attainable these days. Sure, nice things still come at a price, but the perfect quality/value ratio is well within reach.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, I’ve put together a list of some of my mom’s favorite, affordable luxury brands. Here’s hoping your mom also loves great fashion, food and entertainment, so select away, and you’re guaranteed to find a true treasure for your mom this Mother’s Day!
Take your pick! This American designer does it all – clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, perfume and a home line, to boot. The Michael Kors look is described as a “luxurious reboot of classic sportswear,” and is readily available at retailing giants Macy’s, Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom. With a huge celebrity fan base, Michael Kors is a true powerhouse fashion brand. Stylish and chic, just like mom!
Modern, relevant and elegant design is what Papyrus does best, offering an ever-expanding array of products, including greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery, note cards and journals. With retail locations nationwide, and a selection of Papyrus products available in Target stores, these unique cards are just as nice to give, as they are to receive. Forget texting, my mom loves to write letters, and I love to receive them. They’re something I’ll cherish always.
A full line of colorless and fancy yellow lab-grown diamonds, all of which possess the same identical chemical, optical and physical characteristics as the highest-quality mined diamonds? Yes, please. By recreating the natural process, Gemesis is able to offer consumers individually created diamonds of top quality and value (attractive when compared to mined diamonds with the same characteristics). Grown in a safe, controlled environment using only modest amounts of energy, these diamonds are fully disclosed as lab-created, alleviating any concerns related to “conflict” or “blood” diamonds. The only difficult decision here is – What will mom like best? Gemesis offers beautifully designed rings, simple studs, elaborate earrings and a wide range of pendant styles. Choices, choices!
Melitta dedicates itself to providing the ultimate coffee experience with its premium coffees, coffee filters and coffee makers, bringing European indulgence to life. In fact, the history of coffee would not be complete – or equipped with coffee as good – without the contributions of Melitta Bentz. She’s the innovative mom who invented the first-ever two-part filter system for coffee, and more than a century later, her pour-over method is still the hottest trend in coffee. Melitta has a variety of pour-over products for quick, fresh tasting coffee any time of day in just three easy steps: put filter and coffee over mug, pour hot water and let great tasting coffee drip into the mug. So, looking for the perfect gift for mom this year? How about the gift of time! The only question left is, “Hazelnut or vanilla?”
Dad’s not the only one who loves his gadgets! My mom’s pretty savvy, but who knew the Kindle Fire would so quickly become her new constant companion? Small, lightweight and let’s face it, cute (her words), the Kindle Fire is perfect for use at home or for travel. Endless streaming movies and TV shows, e-books, games and music are literally, right at her fingertips – great features at nearly half the price of similar tablets (cough…Apple…cough). And, not that she needs it, but mom’s cool quotient is definitely upped with this in her hands – no doubt!
Author’s Bio: Shannon B. is a writer for www.Gemesis.com. She writes about trends in fashion and eco-friendly lifestyles from one of the greatest cities in the world, NYC.
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What You Need to Know When Buying a Diamond Ring
May 3, 2012 by Guest Post
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A diamond ring is arguably one of the most expensive purchases an individual will make in their lifetime.
The general rule of thumb when buying a diamond ring is that it should not cost more than two months of your annual salary, although many people far exceed this when faced with a truly spectacular diamond.
When buying a diamond it is important to consider the “Four C’s”.
Carat
The carat of a diamond is essentially how much the gemstone weighs, with one carat being the same as 200 milligrams of weight and is often abbreviated to ‘ct’. Small diamonds are measured in points and there are 100 points in each carat. Similarly sized gems may weigh significantly different amounts due to the density or the carat of the diamond.
Most distinguished wedding rings have a carat weight of above 0.5, although for smaller hands a smaller weight of 0.3 to 0.4 carats can proportionally look perfect in the right setting.
Cut
The cut of a diamond is essential to the sparkle on any wedding ring. The cut of a diamond refers to the proportions of the gemstone in its uniformity and the depth and width of the stone. To create that magical sparkle diamonds need to be cut in a certain way. Too shallow a cut and the light is deflected towards the bottom of the stone, whilst too deep a cut leaves the light escaping out of the sides of the rock.
There are a number of different types of cuts you can have for your diamond. ‘Pear shaped’ diamonds are popular and are often used in diamond earrings. The hybrid cut combines an oval shape with a marquise edge producing an almost teardrop like shape. ‘Princess cut’ diamonds are also popular and are almost square in shape and are designed to produce maximum scintillation from a square cut. There are numerous other cuts including round, radiant-cut, marquise, oval, trillion and heart shaped diamonds available on the market.
Colour
The most popular diamonds are completely colourless (white diamonds), though some coloured diamonds can be even more sought after. There are colour treatments, which can enhance and alter the colour of any diamonds.
Yellow is one of the most common colours found in diamonds and most gemstones will exude a hue of yellow. Yellow diamonds are therefore the most affordable and compliment white diamonds and white gold settings brilliantly. Red and blue diamonds are the most valuable coloured diamonds in the world and are mined in the southern hemisphere.
Clarity
The clarity simply refers to the flaws of a given diamond. Almost all diamonds have some manner of flaw, such as blemishes on the surface of the stone or microscopic chips and cracks.
The International Diamond Council rates diamonds from loupe clean, which means they’re basically flawless, to I3, which means the flaws can be seen with the naked eye. ‘Eye clean’ diamonds are visually flawless to the naked eye, although under a magnification flaws can be seen.
Anyone purchasing a genuine diamond should receive certification, which highlights the characteristics of the diamond including its ‘Four C’s’, but when it come to the band itself, it is essential to find one that matches the worth of the diamond.
Bands are made from a range of precious and semi-precious metals, including white gold, yellow gold or rose gold as well as platinum and palladium, whilst the setting within a diamond ring is also quite important.
A solitaire diamond will stand out if put in a prong setting for example, but if more than one diamond has been bought, the buyer might want a common prong, which can hold a few diamonds at a time. There’s also cluster settings, pave settings and bezel settings.
Anyone considering buying any type of diamond jewellery should find a reputable and legitimate company that sells diamonds and can track their origins. The company should be registered and also certified by the European Gemmological Laboratory or the International Diamond Council.
There are certainly many things to consider when buying any type of diamond jewellery, and using the four C’s along with some good advice from a reputable jeweller could help you find the diamond ring of your dreams.
Author’s Bio: Matt Sears is a fashion and design student who currently works for the Samara James Jewellers. Matt is passionate about a range of fashion and style topics and also has a keen eye on fashion jewellery and accessories.
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7 Most Expensive Diamonds in the World
January 10, 2012 by Guest Post
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Valentine’s day is fast approaching and what a girl wants to receive as a present on this special day?! Of course fancy jewelry! And since diamonds are girls best friends, here is a guest post about some of the most expensive diamonds in the world. Enjoy! ~ Rich Girl
We know that some of you probably can’t afford even a fraction of the diamonds we’re going to show you today, even on a diamond ring. But those diamonds are so large, so beautiful and so expensive that they have inflamed the imagination of even the richest and most powerful people on this planet (living AND dead). Curious to see some of the most expensive precious stones in the world? Read on!
1 – The Moussaieff Red Diamond
This diamond, albeit rather small (5.11 carats) is estimated at 7 million dollars (not that much, you’ll see!), because of its unique color (Fancy Red) and intricate cut (trilliant cut). The Moussaieff is the largest Fancy Red diamond in the world and is owned by Moussaieff Jewellers Ltd., which is renowned for multi-million dollar pieces of jewelry.
2 – The Hope Diamond
The Hope Diamond, worth 350 million dollars and weighing 45.52 carats, is the inspiration behind the “Heart of the Ocean” diamond in the blockbuster movie “Titanic”. Some people believe it’s cursed; some old rumors (actually spread in the early 20th century) have the diamond stolen from a Sita statue in India, making the owner cursed. Kings of France and England as well as sultans have owned the diamond. And now the “most famous diamond in the world” is in display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. It is definitely must-see item in this museum.
3 – The Steinmetz Pink Diamond
This beautiful pink 59.60-carat diamond is the only diamond ever to be classified as “Fancy Vivid Pink” in color. It is currently worth around 25 million dollars and is the largest known pink diamond in the world. Pink diamonds are extremely rare and usually found in much smaller sizes. It took the Steinmetz Group 20 months to cautiously cut it, because it is so extraordinary, one wrong move and the priceless diamond would have shattered.
4 – The Cullinan Diamond
Worth 400 million dollars, the Cullinan diamond or “The Star of Africa” is the biggest gem-quality diamond ever found and the 2nd largest cut diamond in the world. At 3,106.75 carats (or 621.35 grams, almost a kilogram!) in the rough, the diamond was perfect to cut and polish into an impressive 530.2-carat tear-shaped diamond. The gem is on display of Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, United Kingdom.
5 – The Heart of Eternity Diamond
The story of the Hope Diamond might have inspired the story of Titanic, but its shape is based on the Heart of Eternity diamond, valued at 16 million dollars and weighing 27.64 carats. What makes it so unique is its deep, vivid blue color, unmatched by any other major blue diamonds. The Steinmetz group cut it into a heart shape before selling it to the De Beers group.
6 – The Sancy Diamond
The Sancy diamond, still inestimable (and therefore priceless) is part of the French Crown Jewel collection hosted at the Louvre museum. The cut of this diamond is unique: it is made of a pair of crowns and has no pavilion. The pale yellow color might be considered an imperfection, but its symmetrical cut is quite intriguing.
7 – The Koh-i-Noor
We couldn’t discuss famous expensive diamonds without mentioning the Koh-i-Noor. This diamond also remains inestimable; it is still part of the British Crown Jewels (actually set in the crown of the Queen Mother Elizabeth). It used to be the biggest known diamond in the world, but several cuts and re-cuts have made it smaller – 105 carats.
Imagine receiving one of these diamonds along with your Valentine’s Day flowers! Wouldn’t that be amazing? Oh, you’d also need a really strong vault to keep it protected from the thieves.
Author Bio: Tom is an Australian freelance writer and journalist. He writes extensively in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the US. He’s published more than 500 articles about various topics.
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Heart Shape Jewelry For Rich Girls
February 14, 2011 by Rich Girl
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Happy St. Valentine’s Day to all the Rich and aspiring girls! This is a special day, when happy couples celebrate their love and those who haven’t found her Mr. Right yet, dream about meeting him. No matter if you are happy in love or in constant search for the best match, today we celebrate Love – the most wonderful and healing feeling in the Universe.
I love everything about St. Valentine’s Day – flowers, candies, balloons, but most of all I love Hearts! That is why I decided to search for the best heart shaped jewelry I could find and share it with you. Consider it my little present for you today! I hope these amazing pieces of art will make you smile and hope for the better and richer life.
Almost every brand which creates and sells jewelry, have at least one piece with the shape of heart. And this is not a surprise, because presenting jewelry was always considered as a sign of your true love and passion.
Below are only a few pieces of heart shaped jewelry I really loved and could find on the Internet.
Bulgary
Dior
Graff Diamonds
This white heart shape diamond necklace by Graff Diamonds is something unbelievable!! With a 28.03 carat white “D” flawless heart shape diamond drop hanging from a smaller white heart shape diamond, this necklace is a unique piece of desire! If someone will present you with this necklace, you just need to say: Yes!! Total diamond weight 96.67 carats.
Louis Vuitton
Carrera y Carrera
Cartier
I also fell in love with this heart shape necklace by Cartier. I think it is very chic and at the same time romantic and beautiful.
Chopard
I think that Chopard’s Happy Diamonds collection is the best St. Valentine’s Day present ever created.
So, girls what do you think? Do you like heart shape jewelry or you think it is too much? Would be great if you could share your favorite heart shape jewelry or maybe the one you have ever received on Valentine’s Day!
I wish you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and that all other days were also filled with love and passion!
Yours,
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Rich Girl’s Dream Necklace
February 2, 2009 by Rich Girl
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I have finally found the necklace of my dreams (thanks to RobbReport).
I think this one will love each and every Rich Girl, who loves diamonds, because it is amazing. The unique feature of this necklace is that it is made of 111 diamonds each in a different shape, color and size. And above all it features some rare specimens such as a chameleon diamond that changes color in different light, and bright orange, green, and blue stones. Jewelry designer Sharon Khazzam spent a few years amassing the unusual fancy colored diamonds for this necklace. “It’s feminine with a sense of whimsy,” says the New York-based artist.
I don’t want to talk about the cost of this precious thing, because to my mind it is priceless. Just imagine you can wear all possible diamonds on your neck. I guess it is a wonderful feeling.
Guys, I just gave you a great idea for the St. Valentine’s Day present 
Yours,
