Lapis Lazuli is a unique gemstone that is well known for its beautiful rich, blue color and its tiny golden pyrite stars and white ribbons. It is one of the oldest semi-precious gemstones to be used in handmade gemstone jewelry.Now days, depending on the design, it can be worn with casual wear(especially with jeans) or formal wear. Usually, Lapis Lazuli is used as a feature piece in a ring or a pair of earrings. However, for a little variation, it is worth considering strands of Lapis beads or a pendent. Lapis also looks great when used beside other gemstones such as Hematite, Turquoise, or onyx.Shopping Guide: When the color in Lapis is deep and distributed evenly, it usually means that is good quality and can be quite expensive. It is important to look out for Lapis that has pyrites because some sellers advertise jewelry with Lapis that is used is an artificially colored jasper from Germany and does not have pyrites. Lapis is most valuable when there are more veins of pyrite and less of calcite (white). Lapis stones come in all different shapes and can be bought in rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.Care and Treatment : Lapis lazuli is .. more »

Jewelry enjoys the most important function when it comes to making preparations for the wedding. Its significance becomes many manifold when attached with the wedding occasion because it is not the jewels only rather a lovely association with a whole new set of commitments including love and faithfulness. Brides choose their jewelry as they like to wear it on their dream day. Diamond jewelry is the most obvious choice for this purpose. And what will be better than that if it is available on the wholesale rates!Diamonds are a symbol of true love and eternity and they become the choice of many brides for this associated symbolism besides their breath taking beauty. There are many jewelers and jewelry stores which specifically work on the bridal diamond jewelry only and offer exquisite range of designs and styles.There are many such stores operating online and locally that bring diamond jewelry to us at wholesale rates. Many jewelers buy the jewelry from them by paying wholesale rate but they stock it up and display this jewelry in their own stores. Here, they sell it at the retail prices earning a high margin of profit. The weddings are not specified to one season now. .. more »

Silver as we all know makes for very exclusive jewelry that is almost endless in its range and matchless in their beauty. But the timeless beauty of silver is only increased when this metal is coupled with crystals set in them. The crystals may range from diamond like ones that have no color to those that have a tinge or shade added to them and the color may range from red to purple to blue. Nothing beats a silver necklace that is interspersed with tiny gem like crystals that make it shimmer in the moonlight or under the lights of a ballroom dance that you are attending. It need not be that you are buying or wearing such jewelry only for it to be worn in the ballroom or places like that. You can opt for simpler designs even if you're looking for jewelry that's to be worn on a day- to-day basis especially to places like the office and elsewhere you go regularly to.Such is the charm of silver crystal jewelry that a well crafted necklace or earring made skillfully from both these key components would totally change your fashion sense and may even convert some of your friends .. more »

When most people think of Tungsten carbide rings, they typically recall images of sleek and modern rings with a very masculine style, which is not far from the truth. Visit any online retailer that sells this type of ring and you'll see scores of picture galleries showcasing rings that are thick, hefty and anything but feminine. However, you might be surprised to know that there are, in fact, women's rings that are available in the Tungsten style.When it comes to women and rings, it goes without saying that a large majority of them prefer to stick to the styles that are slim, elegant, dainty and very romantic. Of course not all women want their rings to be overtly feminine. For those that are looking for a style that is modern, unique but still suitable for a woman's tastes, Tungsten carbide rings might be just the right choice.Couples that are looking for wedding bands that do not fall under the traditional category will find a variety of styles to choose from. Future brides and grooms will have their pick of his and hers matching wedding band sets, made of this exotic and rare metal that is guaranteed to stand the test .. more »