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Saturday, June 30, 2007
South Dakota Discount Bridal Dresses at Sale Prices
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Monday, June 25, 2007
We have a limited number of Wedding Dresses in stock for sale at discounted prices for brides-to-be and bridal shops in New Zealand. Please take a look at Thailand Wedding Dresses Blog or email Mike at thailandbridal@gmail.com
We have a limited number of Wedding Dresses in stock for sale at discounted prices for brides-to-be and bridal shops in New Zealand. Please take a look at Thailand Wedding Dresses Blog or email Mike at thailandbridal@gmail.com
We have a limited number of Wedding Dresses in stock for sale at discounted prices for brides-to-be and bridal shops in New Zealand. Please take a look at Thailand Wedding Dresses Blog or email Mike at thailandbridal@gmail.com
We have a limited number of Wedding Dresses in stock for sale at discounted prices for brides-to-be and bridal shops in New Zealand. Please take a look at Thailand Wedding Dresses Blog or email Mike at thailandbridal@gmail.com
Monday, June 18, 2007
DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS – PLATINUM or WHITE GOLD HERE’S THE FAQs
14k White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Ring Size 8 Head Size (Carats) 1.25ct
Let me fill you in on all the selling tactics that jewelers might use to sell you platinum jewelry over gold or silver. If you’re shopping for diamond engagement ring platinum is one of the choices that will come sliding across the shiny jeweler’s display on a field of velvet first thing. Chances are that your jeweler will have a spiel about the merits of a platinum engagement ring over the white gold ring that he removes from his case next which is almost visually identical to the customer with no formal jeweler’s training. If you ask, the shop may have a few rings in sterling silver and the differences in price really gets wide and even more confusing. So, what’s behind the expensive platinum price? I will try to justify the reasoning behind the value of diamond engagement rings in platinum settings.
PURITY
18k gold is 75% pure and platinum is approximately 90-95% pure, which means you get more metal for your moolah.
STABILITY
Platinum’s color is more stable. It will not change color over time. Diamond and platinum jewelry should look exactly the same centuries from the day that you have it sized for your bride’s dainty finger.
HARMLESS
Hypoallergenic is a big buzzword in toiletries and now it’s being used as a selling point in diamond engagement rings! Platinum jewelry qualifies as being hypoallergenic and won’t cause a nasty rash the way that dirty old 14k or 18k gold might. When you buy a white gold ring, you may get some nickel thrown in for good measure and nickel is irritating to some people’s skin.
SCARCE
To come up with one ounce of this rare and pure metal, you’ve got to process 10 tons of ore which makes platinum rarer than gold.
DURABLE
Take a look at Granny’s treasured wedding ring, see how the band is worn down to a thread on the back and sides? Are the prongs or bezel that support the diamond diminished in spots? In my humble opinion this is where a platinum engagement ring crosses the finish line way out in front of gold; it lasts. I have lost several flawless diamonds that fell out of worn prongs. Once I got wise to the wearing and wasting ways of gold I trekked to the jewelry store each year for a clean bill of health for my diamond rings. It seemed that at least one of my gold prongs was in need of repair every year, but my diamond engagement ring in platinum needed no such maintenance.
The bottom line is whether you can afford the additional price for a diamond engagement ring in platinum and if you can, by all means get platinum but (remember you heard it here) platinum jewelry is NOT perfect, completely maintenance free or indestructible.
No matter how much your diamond engagement ring set in platinum cost it has some of the same drawbacks as gold or sterling jewelry.
Lose some of its rich silky new looking finish. In the Japanese culture, they treasure each and every scratch on their platinum jewelry. Hey, they like their old wrinkled ancestors over there, too. Platinum will show some wear, just less than gold and you can have platinum polished back to the original look at any time. If you still want platinum but are wary of those tiny microscopic scratches, you might want to consider a matte, carved or satin finish rather than a shiny high gloss.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
WHERE TO SHOP FOR STUNNING, UNIQUE or EVEN DOWNRIGHT ODDBALL or WIERD ENGAGEMENT RINGS DIAMONDS ARE NOT THE ONLY OPTION!
Lots of modern couples prefer to bypass the traditional when it comes to choosing their engagement rings; they prefer something new and unique! These kids want to do their own thing when it comes to a ring whose purpose is to be the symbol of their undying love and trust for each other. Why should they have a ring that’s identical to thousands if not millions of boring engagement rings?
They want a unique engagement ring for their bling, if you will. The quest is on for a cool, cutting edge engagement ring that is theirs and theirs alone.
Here are some ideas for designing, creating or just going out shopping for a unique diamond engagement ring.
A ring that’s about heritage or culture might be something worth checking out if you’re into ancestry, genealogy and all that jazz. If your ancestors weren’t thoughtful about leaving your unique family engagement ring to you, that’s perfectly fine. There are any numbers of professional jewelry designers that specialize in cultural jewelry or buy a spectacular antique diamond ring on auction that looks just like your envied family heirloom. That will drive the cousin who has the real miner cut diamond out of her mind, won’t it? Tell everybody at the family reunion that SHE’S the one wearing a replica of the vintage engagement ring! Nobody will believe how cheap the glamorous ring actually was.
Diamonds are so mainstream, if you have a favorite gemstone why not work that into your ring? This is done in Jolly Old England all the time! Remember Princess Diana’s unique sapphire and diamond engagement ring? When we saw her ring on television, we were shocked! A real princess and she didn’t get a 10 carat diamond engagement ring and a tiara to match! I still wonder if Prince Charles was holding out on the royal diamonds, don’t you? But didn’t those sapphires make for a stunning and unique display? Even though it turned out badly for that royal couple, it bumped sapphires way up on the scale of popularity for engagement rings. Lady Di’s unique engagement ring was deep midnight blue, almost black in some pictures, but since the 80s I’ve seen rainbow sapphires, pink and even purple sapphires used in formal 18k gold settings.
Skipping right along and jumping cultural boundaries from the English to the Irish, in Ireland, emeralds and peridots are used in the occasional unique engagement ring design. The shamrock green colors are indicative not only of a couple’s love for each other, but for the country of Ireland and all its romance and mystery. The Celtic and Claddagh designs are very common there, but in USA they would still be rare enough to fit right into our definition of a unique engagement ring. You can certainly incorporate your own patterns of diamonds and gemstones into a Celtic knot or even a Renaissance puzzle ring if you want!
Lastly there are the unique engagement rings that mirror a couples social beliefs such as Save the Whales or dolphins, PETA enthusiasts, Eco, and even some dog or cat motifs.
They want a unique engagement ring for their bling, if you will. The quest is on for a cool, cutting edge engagement ring that is theirs and theirs alone.
Here are some ideas for designing, creating or just going out shopping for a unique diamond engagement ring.
A ring that’s about heritage or culture might be something worth checking out if you’re into ancestry, genealogy and all that jazz. If your ancestors weren’t thoughtful about leaving your unique family engagement ring to you, that’s perfectly fine. There are any numbers of professional jewelry designers that specialize in cultural jewelry or buy a spectacular antique diamond ring on auction that looks just like your envied family heirloom. That will drive the cousin who has the real miner cut diamond out of her mind, won’t it? Tell everybody at the family reunion that SHE’S the one wearing a replica of the vintage engagement ring! Nobody will believe how cheap the glamorous ring actually was.
Diamonds are so mainstream, if you have a favorite gemstone why not work that into your ring? This is done in Jolly Old England all the time! Remember Princess Diana’s unique sapphire and diamond engagement ring? When we saw her ring on television, we were shocked! A real princess and she didn’t get a 10 carat diamond engagement ring and a tiara to match! I still wonder if Prince Charles was holding out on the royal diamonds, don’t you? But didn’t those sapphires make for a stunning and unique display? Even though it turned out badly for that royal couple, it bumped sapphires way up on the scale of popularity for engagement rings. Lady Di’s unique engagement ring was deep midnight blue, almost black in some pictures, but since the 80s I’ve seen rainbow sapphires, pink and even purple sapphires used in formal 18k gold settings.
Skipping right along and jumping cultural boundaries from the English to the Irish, in Ireland, emeralds and peridots are used in the occasional unique engagement ring design. The shamrock green colors are indicative not only of a couple’s love for each other, but for the country of Ireland and all its romance and mystery. The Celtic and Claddagh designs are very common there, but in USA they would still be rare enough to fit right into our definition of a unique engagement ring. You can certainly incorporate your own patterns of diamonds and gemstones into a Celtic knot or even a Renaissance puzzle ring if you want!
Lastly there are the unique engagement rings that mirror a couples social beliefs such as Save the Whales or dolphins, PETA enthusiasts, Eco, and even some dog or cat motifs.
RENAISSANCE PUZZLE RINGS
Puzzle Ring
Renaissance puzzle rings are the perfect gift to give a gift to give to a friend if you want to drive them absolutely buggy! It's loads of fun to watch the process of solving puzzle rings. Right before the hapless victim heads for the two room to get a hammer you can look like a genius by displaying the puzzle ring solution like it's the easiest thing in the world.
Once you memorize the puzzle ring directions the assembly is a piece of cake. So if you want to amaze your friends buy a cheap gold puzzle ring and practice a solution first to the 4 band Renaissance puzzle ring then the solution to the 8 band Renaissance puzzle ring for the grand finale.
The great thing about puzzle rings is that they're not just about solving the puzzle, they are relatively cheap to buy and there are so many styles that you can collect.
- Celtic puzzle ring
- Turkish puzzle rings
- Rose gold puzzle rings
- Dubai puzzle rings
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
Enchanting hills of Nilgiris - Red Hills
Red Hills located 28 km from Ooty is great place to explore unexplored parts of Nilgiris. Red hill area has few amazing lakes called Emerald/Avalanche/Parson's Valley and Porthimund.
How we reached: We left K Gudi at 10.30am and drove through Masinagudi. Few stretches from Gundlupet to Bandipur had major pot holes. Masinagudi to Ooty is 34 km with ghat section. Driving on the ghat section (36 hair-pin-bends) can be tedious as the roads are narrow and there are vehicles constantly approach in the opposite direction. It was 1.30 pm when we reached Ooty. One has to pass through places called M Palada, Ithalar and Emerald village to reach red hills. Everything is written only in Tamil and it is very easy to get lost. We took about 2 hrs to reach red hills as we lost our way after Emerald. Getting to red hills can be tiresome and frustrating. Every fork that you encounter needs to be cross verified with the locals.
K. Gudi--->Chamarajnagar--->Gundlupet--->Bandipur--->Madhumalai--->Masinagudi--->Ooty--->Red Hills
Red Hills is around 310 km from Bangalore.
The ghat section(Ooty-Masinagudi Rd) which is shorter and better road to drive back to Bangalore is one way on weekends i.e. Vehicles are allowed to enter Ooty via this ghat. Outgoing vehicles have to take Gudalur road which is pathetic. Alternatively one can avoid Gudalur road by taking deviation to Kalhatti village and join the Ooty-Masinagudi Rd just before 11th hair-pin-bend. There are further no checkpoints beyond Ooty. On weekdays it is converted back to two ways.
Accommodation: Red Hill Nature Resort
This resort located at 7000ft above sea level in red hills surrounded by tea garden, offers a splendid view of Emerald Lake. Mr. Vijay and Mrs. Bhanu are the proud owners of this beautiful place. This colonial styled bungalow was purchased by Mr. Vijay's dad in 1937. The resort has 9 furnished rooms with red oxide floor and log fireplaces. There are two rooms adjacent to the main bungalow, three rooms within the bungalow and four rooms behind the bungalow. We choose a room that was outside the main bungalow facing the Emerald Lake. I was excited to see a beautiful garden with atleast 50 different variety of flowering plants. The walls in the living room are decorated with huge paintings and artifacts. Taxidermied Sambar deer on the walls captivate the visitors. Morning breakfast and lunch is served in the open backyard which has a well maintained lawn. Dinner is served inside the bungalow as temperature drastically drops in the night.
Tariff: 4000 per couple for one night. Includes breakfast/lunch and dinner. The resort is closed for three months (June/July/Aug) in monsoon each year.
Food: Home grown vegetables are used in cooking. The local tea plantation workers are trained in cooking and they make some great Italian/Chinese/Indian food.
Booking: Bookings can be made directly by calling Mr. Vijay at (0423)-2595754-55 or 09842259554.
Activities:
Organised Trek: Morning trek after breakfast is good way to burn few calories gained and to get better view of Emerald and Avalanche Lake. This peak of red hill is the 4th tallest peak in Nilgiris. The uphill trek has steep ascent in the beginning and can be exhaustive to the core. Blacky (Mr. Vijay's pet), a friendly dog was the only inspiration for me to reach the summit. At the summit one gets to see Emerald and Avalanche dam, few barren mountains of Mukurthi. Downhill trek was rather easy and we got to walk through woods and tea plantation.
Walk to Emerald Lake: There are some paths in the tea plantations that leads to Emerald Lake. It is better to take a resort guide as many tea plantations are fenced and there are more chances of taking wrong path.
How we reached: We left K Gudi at 10.30am and drove through Masinagudi. Few stretches from Gundlupet to Bandipur had major pot holes. Masinagudi to Ooty is 34 km with ghat section. Driving on the ghat section (36 hair-pin-bends) can be tedious as the roads are narrow and there are vehicles constantly approach in the opposite direction. It was 1.30 pm when we reached Ooty. One has to pass through places called M Palada, Ithalar and Emerald village to reach red hills. Everything is written only in Tamil and it is very easy to get lost. We took about 2 hrs to reach red hills as we lost our way after Emerald. Getting to red hills can be tiresome and frustrating. Every fork that you encounter needs to be cross verified with the locals.
K. Gudi--->Chamarajnagar--->Gundlupet--->Bandipur--->Madhumalai--->Masinagudi--->Ooty--->Red Hills
Red Hills is around 310 km from Bangalore.
The ghat section(Ooty-Masinagudi Rd) which is shorter and better road to drive back to Bangalore is one way on weekends i.e. Vehicles are allowed to enter Ooty via this ghat. Outgoing vehicles have to take Gudalur road which is pathetic. Alternatively one can avoid Gudalur road by taking deviation to Kalhatti village and join the Ooty-Masinagudi Rd just before 11th hair-pin-bend. There are further no checkpoints beyond Ooty. On weekdays it is converted back to two ways.
Accommodation: Red Hill Nature Resort
This resort located at 7000ft above sea level in red hills surrounded by tea garden, offers a splendid view of Emerald Lake. Mr. Vijay and Mrs. Bhanu are the proud owners of this beautiful place. This colonial styled bungalow was purchased by Mr. Vijay's dad in 1937. The resort has 9 furnished rooms with red oxide floor and log fireplaces. There are two rooms adjacent to the main bungalow, three rooms within the bungalow and four rooms behind the bungalow. We choose a room that was outside the main bungalow facing the Emerald Lake. I was excited to see a beautiful garden with atleast 50 different variety of flowering plants. The walls in the living room are decorated with huge paintings and artifacts. Taxidermied Sambar deer on the walls captivate the visitors. Morning breakfast and lunch is served in the open backyard which has a well maintained lawn. Dinner is served inside the bungalow as temperature drastically drops in the night.
Tariff: 4000 per couple for one night. Includes breakfast/lunch and dinner. The resort is closed for three months (June/July/Aug) in monsoon each year.
Food: Home grown vegetables are used in cooking. The local tea plantation workers are trained in cooking and they make some great Italian/Chinese/Indian food.
Booking: Bookings can be made directly by calling Mr. Vijay at (0423)-2595754-55 or 09842259554.
Activities:
Organised Trek: Morning trek after breakfast is good way to burn few calories gained and to get better view of Emerald and Avalanche Lake. This peak of red hill is the 4th tallest peak in Nilgiris. The uphill trek has steep ascent in the beginning and can be exhaustive to the core. Blacky (Mr. Vijay's pet), a friendly dog was the only inspiration for me to reach the summit. At the summit one gets to see Emerald and Avalanche dam, few barren mountains of Mukurthi. Downhill trek was rather easy and we got to walk through woods and tea plantation.
Walk to Emerald Lake: There are some paths in the tea plantations that leads to Emerald Lake. It is better to take a resort guide as many tea plantations are fenced and there are more chances of taking wrong path.Places Around:
Parson's Valley Lake (8 Km from Red Hills): Parson's valley lake surrounding red hill area has a small reservoir that supplies drinking water to near by villages and Ooty. The road that leads to this lake from Red Hills has hair-bin-bends and there is hardly any vehicle movement on the roads.Mukurthi National Park (18 Km from Red Hill): The other guests at the resort were praising about Mukurthi National Park the previous night. So we skipped a visit to Porthimund Lake and headed towards the national park. Entry to this park was rather tough as we did not have 
prior permission from the forest department. We were told that it normally takes 3 days for an approval. The resort staff who accompanied us was helpful in getting us entry. He knew the forest guard and tipping him got us entry. The topography was breathtaking, never seen such huge barren mountains. Our guide would spot a Sambar deer few miles away from the road. It is easier to spot animals as the area is dry land with dispersed bushes. There were few trekking trails and rest houses being made inside the national park. On the way back, got a glimpse of a huge Sambar deer which accidentally came on road.
There are couple of more places that we could not go. Trout hatchery at Avalanche, hydroelectric power stations at Emerald and Avalanche, Upper Bhavani reservoir.
prior permission from the forest department. We were told that it normally takes 3 days for an approval. The resort staff who accompanied us was helpful in getting us entry. He knew the forest guard and tipping him got us entry. The topography was breathtaking, never seen such huge barren mountains. Our guide would spot a Sambar deer few miles away from the road. It is easier to spot animals as the area is dry land with dispersed bushes. There were few trekking trails and rest houses being made inside the national park. On the way back, got a glimpse of a huge Sambar deer which accidentally came on road.There are couple of more places that we could not go. Trout hatchery at Avalanche, hydroelectric power stations at Emerald and Avalanche, Upper Bhavani reservoir.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
HOW to CLEAN DIAMOND JEWELRY
I'm often asked to advise on the best way to clean diamond jewelry. No matter how fine the cut color and clarity of your diamond, it needs a little assistance to look its best. There are lots of opinions on how to clean diamonds and what are the best solutions to clean a diamond with. The mildest and possibly the best way to clean diamonds are to use a solution of warm water and liquid dish washing detergent.
Dishwashing detergent is one of the best solutions to clean a diamond with. The same solution that you used to clean your fine china and crystal will remove layers of oils mixed with plain ordinary household dirt that insinuate themselves into the openings around the setting of the diamond. It will also clean the surface or face of the diamond without scratching. The demonstrations we have seen of a diamond cutting glass stick with us but let me take this opportunity to inform you that while a diamond is a very hard substance flat, shiny surface is vulnerable to microscopic scratches that will eventually interfere with that fabulous sparkle.
The best way to clean diamond jewelry without risk of scratching is to soak the diamonds in your cleaning solution for a lengthy period of time. Sometimes soaking in the cleaning solution and a good rinse is how to clean diamonds that are not too dirty. If after soaking you can still see some dirt, get a soft SOFT brush (think soft bristles like a baby's hairbrush) and lightly work the brush into the crevices. If there are some dirty spots that you just don't know how to clean try a dentist's trick and see if a Water Pik will do the trick. Some people have ruined a perfectly lovely piece of diamond and gold jewelry or diamond and platinum jewelry by gouging at them with toothpicks or even metal wires trying to dislodge the dirt. Let me tell you, that's NOT to how to clean diamond jewelry! Once you feel the diamond rings, earrings or other diamond jewelry are clean, dry them carefully with a soft cloth.
Some people think that soaking in ammonia and water or in alcohol is how to clean diamonds, and I'm willing to say that this is a matter of opinion. I can't say that these are the best solutions to clean a diamond because if the diamond happens to have been treated with a special coating or fracture filled these solutions might damage or cloud the diamonds.
Dishwashing detergent is one of the best solutions to clean a diamond with. The same solution that you used to clean your fine china and crystal will remove layers of oils mixed with plain ordinary household dirt that insinuate themselves into the openings around the setting of the diamond. It will also clean the surface or face of the diamond without scratching. The demonstrations we have seen of a diamond cutting glass stick with us but let me take this opportunity to inform you that while a diamond is a very hard substance flat, shiny surface is vulnerable to microscopic scratches that will eventually interfere with that fabulous sparkle.
The best way to clean diamond jewelry without risk of scratching is to soak the diamonds in your cleaning solution for a lengthy period of time. Sometimes soaking in the cleaning solution and a good rinse is how to clean diamonds that are not too dirty. If after soaking you can still see some dirt, get a soft SOFT brush (think soft bristles like a baby's hairbrush) and lightly work the brush into the crevices. If there are some dirty spots that you just don't know how to clean try a dentist's trick and see if a Water Pik will do the trick. Some people have ruined a perfectly lovely piece of diamond and gold jewelry or diamond and platinum jewelry by gouging at them with toothpicks or even metal wires trying to dislodge the dirt. Let me tell you, that's NOT to how to clean diamond jewelry! Once you feel the diamond rings, earrings or other diamond jewelry are clean, dry them carefully with a soft cloth.
Some people think that soaking in ammonia and water or in alcohol is how to clean diamonds, and I'm willing to say that this is a matter of opinion. I can't say that these are the best solutions to clean a diamond because if the diamond happens to have been treated with a special coating or fracture filled these solutions might damage or cloud the diamonds.
Magical snow mountains of Manali
A visit to Manali was long pending from our honeymoon days. It was all because of FlightRaja offering free return ticket and a tempting package tour of Himachal offered by 'Journey Partner' that fetched us a trip to Manali.How we reached: We drove from Delhi at 11 am passing through several towns and villages of Haryana and Punjab. We stopped at Sukhdev Vaishno Dhaba at Murthal which is famous for veg dhaba's. The road through Panipat is narrower because of flyover construction and there is every possibility of traffic jam. It took about an hour to get out of Panipat. It was interesting to see bunch of shops lined on the highway selling locally made Phenoyl and Soaps at Rajapura (Punjab) village. The road from Rupnagar to Kiratpur is below average. A cement plant at Barmana is the reason for lot of lorries to ply on the ghat section from Swarghat. It was around 2.30 am when we reached Manali.
Delhi--->Panipat---->Karnal--->Ambala--->Rajapura--->Kiratpur--->Barmana--->Sundernagar--->Mandi--->Pandoh--->Kullu--->Manali
Accommodatio
n @ Apple Country Resorts: Located at the highest point in Manali, Apple Country Resorts is a great place to unwind. It is a well equipped 4 star hotel with 24 furnished rooms and 15 suites. Also has a gym, discotheque, veg restaurant, Ayurvedic spa and a well maintained garden with swings. I have two things to complain about this hotel. The discotheque needed some immediate soundproofing and the rooms required carpet.
There are other good luxury hotels available in log-hut area like Banon Resorts (4*), Snow Valley Resorts (3*), Orchard Greens (4*), Manali Heights (3*) and Snowcrest Manor (4*).
Food: The package included morning breakfast and a dinner at the hotel. The food was nothing extra-ordinary. The food served was well-presented but my taste buds were more sensitive than ever before, so felt that it lacked any flavor, taste or texture. I fell in love with Pachranga achar though!
Places to Visit:
Hadimba Temple: Located inside Dhungari Van Vihar is the four-storied wooden temple dedicated to goddess Hadimba. There is a natural cave inside the temple which has a foot-print of goddess Hadimba. The temple is surrounded by many deodar trees. Must be bliss when it snows! You could borrow a Himachali outfits for 20 bucks and take a photo of yourself. Also if you like the idea of holding a rare pet for a minute, then borrow Angora Rabbits. Obviously you got to pay for it! Angora rabbits are bred for its long, soft fur which is used in making shawls.
Vashis
t Hot Sulphur Water Spring: Vashist a village 3 Kms away from Manali is famous for sulphur springs and a temple for sage Vashist. There are separate bathing complex for men and women inside the temple. It is believed that these medicinal springs can ward off aliments. Anyways I did not dare to dip even my feet inside the fuming tank. Not that it was hot but it seemed so dirty with whole lot of tourists flocking to the place and dipping their feet.
Delhi--->Panipat---->Karnal--->Ambala--->Rajapura--->Kiratpur--->Barmana--->Sundernagar--->Mandi--->Pandoh--->Kullu--->Manali
Accommodatio
n @ Apple Country Resorts: Located at the highest point in Manali, Apple Country Resorts is a great place to unwind. It is a well equipped 4 star hotel with 24 furnished rooms and 15 suites. Also has a gym, discotheque, veg restaurant, Ayurvedic spa and a well maintained garden with swings. I have two things to complain about this hotel. The discotheque needed some immediate soundproofing and the rooms required carpet.There are other good luxury hotels available in log-hut area like Banon Resorts (4*), Snow Valley Resorts (3*), Orchard Greens (4*), Manali Heights (3*) and Snowcrest Manor (4*).
Food: The package included morning breakfast and a dinner at the hotel. The food was nothing extra-ordinary. The food served was well-presented but my taste buds were more sensitive than ever before, so felt that it lacked any flavor, taste or texture. I fell in love with Pachranga achar though!
Places to Visit:
Hadimba Temple: Located inside Dhungari Van Vihar is the four-storied wooden temple dedicated to goddess Hadimba. There is a natural cave inside the temple which has a foot-print of goddess Hadimba. The temple is surrounded by many deodar trees. Must be bliss when it snows! You could borrow a Himachali outfits for 20 bucks and take a photo of yourself. Also if you like the idea of holding a rare pet for a minute, then borrow Angora Rabbits. Obviously you got to pay for it! Angora rabbits are bred for its long, soft fur which is used in making shawls.
Vashis
t Hot Sulphur Water Spring: Vashist a village 3 Kms away from Manali is famous for sulphur springs and a temple for sage Vashist. There are separate bathing complex for men and women inside the temple. It is believed that these medicinal springs can ward off aliments. Anyways I did not dare to dip even my feet inside the fuming tank. Not that it was hot but it seemed so dirty with whole lot of tourists flocking to the place and dipping their feet.Manu Temple: This temple located in old Manali is believed to be the only temple for the sage Manu in India. Manali got its name from 
Manu and Alya meaning the abode of Rishi Manu. On the way to this temple, one gets to see the chalet styled homes and locals in their traditional outfits.
Manu and Alya meaning the abode of Rishi Manu. On the way to this temple, one gets to see the chalet styled homes and locals in their traditional outfits.Van Vihar: This park is located in front of Tibetan market on the mall road. It offers some activities like boating and river crossing. The park is totally engulfed with tall deodar trees and is cooler and cozier.
Mall Road: The most happening place in Manali and the only shopping place around. One can shop for locally made fruit wines, jams, squashes. Try out pastries at German Bakery on mall road.
Around Manali:
Rohtang Pass ( 51 Kms from Manali ): This is the only reason why one should go to Manali. A mountain pass situated at 3978 meters connects Kullu valley with Spiti valley and is open only for 4 months (June - Sep) in a year. The road to Leh was accessible from May 12 this year. It is advisable to leave early in the morning to avoid traffic jams (by trucks) and to get a convenient parking space. It takes about 2 hours to reach from Manali. There are many shops on the way that rent out snow coats and boots for visitors. We were comfortable with our jackets and woolen gloves.
On the way we passed thru Nehru Kund, Kothi village that is supposed to offer some breathtaking views of snow clad mountains but it wasn’t breathtaking. We got to see frozen version of Rahala falls. Beas Kund looks amazingly beautiful from Rani Nallah. Marrhi village has some shops where you could stop to sip in hot tea. Rohtang offers whole lot of activities for visitors like Skiing, Snow bikes, Snow sledge chair, Sliding tubes. The base point of Rohtang was extremely crowded so we walked up towards 'Zero point' which offered breathtaking view of snow capped mountains. I remained awestruck by the magnificent array of snow-clad mountains of Himalayas.
There is also an option to Paraglide from Rani Nullah. The take-off point is really scary with sharp rocks lined up and few yards below the cliff is the road where constant traffic movement happens. My first attempt was a total disaster as I tripped off and rolled on the ground. However the second attempt was successful with good take-off and bad landing. It is a short flight of 90 seconds but it was truly amazing. They video the entire take-off and landing and burn it in a CD with extra cost of 150 bucks. I would not recommend this for beginners like me.
Naggar: Located at about 12 Kms from Manali is the beautiful village Naggar. The drive from Manali to Naggar is very scenic with Peach orchards on either side of the road. Naggar has a Roerich Art Gallery and Naggar Castle.
Roerich Art Gallery: Nicholas Roerich an artist/traveller from Russia purchased the Hall Estate from the King of Mandi in 1929. The Hall Estate now has a art gallery on the ground floor which possess paintings of the majestic himalayas and few portraits of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. There are few portraits of yesteryears heroine Devika Rani painted by Svetoslav Roerich(son of Nicholas). The first floor on Hall Estate has a house in which Svetoslav and Devika Rani stayed for few years. The balcony around the house on first floor is the only area accessible for visitors. However visitors can view the well furnished office, bedroom, living areas of the house through window on first floor. We went all the way up to Urusvati Himalayan Folk Art Museum but was closed for lunch. It is about 200 meters uphill from art gallery and there are benches placed beside the path for relaxing.
Entry Ticket: 10 per person
Naggar Castle: The castle built in 16th century by Raja Sidhi Singh offers a beautiful view of Kullu valley. The wood carvings inside the castle and the central courtyard were really amazing. This castle was later converted into a heritage hotel by HPTDC. The upper courtyard of castle has a beautiful Jagtipat temple. The balcony on the first floor is now used as restaurant. The service at the restaurant is awfully slow.
Entry Ticket: 10 per person
Mall Road: The most happening place in Manali and the only shopping place around. One can shop for locally made fruit wines, jams, squashes. Try out pastries at German Bakery on mall road.
Around Manali:
Rohtang Pass ( 51 Kms from Manali ): This is the only reason why one should go to Manali. A mountain pass situated at 3978 meters connects Kullu valley with Spiti valley and is open only for 4 months (June - Sep) in a year. The road to Leh was accessible from May 12 this year. It is advisable to leave early in the morning to avoid traffic jams (by trucks) and to get a convenient parking space. It takes about 2 hours to reach from Manali. There are many shops on the way that rent out snow coats and boots for visitors. We were comfortable with our jackets and woolen gloves.On the way we passed thru Nehru Kund, Kothi village that is supposed to offer some breathtaking views of snow clad mountains but it wasn’t breathtaking. We got to see frozen version of Rahala falls. Beas Kund looks amazingly beautiful from Rani Nallah. Marrhi village has some shops where you could stop to sip in hot tea. Rohtang offers whole lot of activities for visitors like Skiing, Snow bikes, Snow sledge chair, Sliding tubes. The base point of Rohtang was extremely crowded so we walked up towards 'Zero point' which offered breathtaking view of snow capped mountains. I remained awestruck by the magnificent array of snow-clad mountains of Himalayas.
There is also an option to Paraglide from Rani Nullah. The take-off point is really scary with sharp rocks lined up and few yards below the cliff is the road where constant traffic movement happens. My first attempt was a total disaster as I tripped off and rolled on the ground. However the second attempt was successful with good take-off and bad landing. It is a short flight of 90 seconds but it was truly amazing. They video the entire take-off and landing and burn it in a CD with extra cost of 150 bucks. I would not recommend this for beginners like me.
Naggar: Located at about 12 Kms from Manali is the beautiful village Naggar. The drive from Manali to Naggar is very scenic with Peach orchards on either side of the road. Naggar has a Roerich Art Gallery and Naggar Castle.
Roerich Art Gallery: Nicholas Roerich an artist/traveller from Russia purchased the Hall Estate from the King of Mandi in 1929. The Hall Estate now has a art gallery on the ground floor which possess paintings of the majestic himalayas and few portraits of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. There are few portraits of yesteryears heroine Devika Rani painted by Svetoslav Roerich(son of Nicholas). The first floor on Hall Estate has a house in which Svetoslav and Devika Rani stayed for few years. The balcony around the house on first floor is the only area accessible for visitors. However visitors can view the well furnished office, bedroom, living areas of the house through window on first floor. We went all the way up to Urusvati Himalayan Folk Art Museum but was closed for lunch. It is about 200 meters uphill from art gallery and there are benches placed beside the path for relaxing.Entry Ticket: 10 per person
Naggar Castle: The castle built in 16th century by Raja Sidhi Singh offers a beautiful view of Kullu valley. The wood carvings inside the castle and the central courtyard were really amazing. This castle was later converted into a heritage hotel by HPTDC. The upper courtyard of castle has a beautiful Jagtipat temple. The balcony on the first floor is now used as restaurant. The service at the restaurant is awfully slow.Entry Ticket: 10 per person
Solang Valley: Located at about 13 Kms from Manali is yet another destination which offers snow-clad mountains. There are lot of activities (Paragliding, Horse ride, Zorbing, Skiing (only in winter)) to keep yourself occupied while you are at Solang valley. We did not visit a Shiv temple which was located on top of a small mountain as every bone in my body was aching because of the royal fall that I had on previous day at Rohtang. Cable car options may start sometime this year to Shiv temple.
Manikaran ( 85 Kms from Manali): Manikaran, a place situated in Parvati Valley is famous for its hot springs, a temple and a gurudwara. The drive from Bhuntar to Manikaran is scenic. It is at this place where you get a 'Picture Perfect' shot with tall deodar trees on the bank of a Parvati river flowing by and a snow peaked mountain behind. There are lots of blind curve so a cautious driving is needed. The Gurudwara and the temple are located side by side and there is a hot spring bathing complex inside Gurudwara. Inside the Ram temple there are small pools of boiling hot springs where dal and rice gets cooked for langar. I even noticed few pilgrims dipping cloth pouches containing peas inside the fuming pool.Kullu: Kullu located at about 45 Kms from Manali offers white water rafting, shawl shops and a beautiful temple of Vaishno Devi. We did not opt for white water rafting as there was hardly any water on Beas River. I would call it more of a boating and less of rafting. Vaishno Devi temple is 5 Kms from Kullu on Kullu-Manali highway. An idol of goddess Durga is enshrined in the naturally formed cave. Leather items (purse, wallets, belts), Hand bags, Camera, Cell Phones are not allowed inside the temple premises.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
HOW TO SELL a USED DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING for the BEST POSSIBLE PRICE
EBay is my knee-jerk reaction when someone asks me how to sell a lightly used diamond engagement ring. Competition among eBay bidders might drive the price up for a rare, unique or unusual ring but many eBay sellers are complaining that the fees for selling anything on eBay are taking too much of a chunk out of their profits.
If you want to move a ring quickly, this is excellent advice and the competition of bidders occasionally will bring higher prices. But if you are in no hurry to sell your there are some other options that might get you a few more dollars.
If you want to know how to sell antique diamond jewelry, you probably will have to consult an expert in the field of collectible jewels to get the true value of your merchandise. However, I would not leave my precious antique diamond ring to be sold on consignment nor would I accept the price that the antique jewelry shop owner offered. The price offered in such circumstances would be well below retail and what you could get by selling the piece yourself. Shop owners leave a large margin for profit and if you have the time why not pocket the profit yourself?
I hope that gives you a few ideas on how to sell antique precious jewelry or a modern diamond ring that you thought you would wear forever but things didn't work out.
If you want to move a ring quickly, this is excellent advice and the competition of bidders occasionally will bring higher prices. But if you are in no hurry to sell your there are some other options that might get you a few more dollars.
- Get a professional appraisal from a jeweler that you trust. If possible get one from a jeweler that presents the appraisal in a very professional manner and not just a hand written estimate on the shops letterhead. Presentation is everything the public is very aware that letterhead can be generated and printed on your printer and and everybody can write for gosh sakes! Your prospective customers will be much more likely to write a nice check for a piece is accompanied by a professional estimate in a nice protective cover.
- Canvass your lovestruck buddies to see if any of them will be in the market for a special diamond ring for their fiancé anytime in the near future. This is the best case scenario as you do a friend a favor by helping them to become engaged at a cheap price it's highly likely that you will get more for your ring by selling to an individual.
- Post an advertisement in the local paper. Put an ad in one of the local magazines that offer free advertising. Using free advertising and selling to a local will save you lots of money as there are no fees involved. The ability for a perspective buyer to view the diamond ring in person and to authenticate the appraisal won't hurt either!
If you want to know how to sell antique diamond jewelry, you probably will have to consult an expert in the field of collectible jewels to get the true value of your merchandise. However, I would not leave my precious antique diamond ring to be sold on consignment nor would I accept the price that the antique jewelry shop owner offered. The price offered in such circumstances would be well below retail and what you could get by selling the piece yourself. Shop owners leave a large margin for profit and if you have the time why not pocket the profit yourself?
I hope that gives you a few ideas on how to sell antique precious jewelry or a modern diamond ring that you thought you would wear forever but things didn't work out.
DIAMOND RING GUARDS
Dress up your solitaire with some modern diamond ring guards or wraps. They're not just for safety and this is the best way to get the most mileage out of the engagement ring that bought for a cheap price back when the money was needed for a down payment on a house loan rather than bling! You can double the flash of a modest round or marquise solitaire diamond ring with diamond wraps or ring guards.
14k white gold diamond baguette guard ring
Diamond ring guards are actually known by several different names
I'm not really certain why they were ever called diamond ring guards to begin with as they are used more for decoration and enhancement than for protection. There are too many styles of diamond wraps to cover in one article, but if you have a diamond engagement ring with a standard 2mm band you can bet that there are solitaire ring enhancers available to dress it up.
A rule of thumb or basic guide for shopping for appropriate Diamond ring guards for diamond is not to let the solitaire ring enhancer overpower the solitaire. The idea is to enhance not cover up or disguise the diamond in your original engagement ring.
Some diamond ring guards aren't set with diamonds at all. Some are merely elaborate gold filigree that has been carved or shaped to highlight the diamond rather than surround it with smaller ones.
For instance if you have a 1 carat solitaire center stone the best diamond ring guards for your ring might have 1/4 to 1/2 carat TW Side Diamonds. If your engagement ring diamond is high quality color cut and clarity with lots of flash try not to surround it with a diamond wrap set with low-quality diamonds. Again the idea is to enhance and muddy dull diamonds in the wrap just won't do the trick.
14k white gold diamond baguette guard ring
Diamond ring guards are actually known by several different names
- Solitaire enhancers
- Diamond ring wraps
- Diamond ring guards
I'm not really certain why they were ever called diamond ring guards to begin with as they are used more for decoration and enhancement than for protection. There are too many styles of diamond wraps to cover in one article, but if you have a diamond engagement ring with a standard 2mm band you can bet that there are solitaire ring enhancers available to dress it up.
A rule of thumb or basic guide for shopping for appropriate Diamond ring guards for diamond is not to let the solitaire ring enhancer overpower the solitaire. The idea is to enhance not cover up or disguise the diamond in your original engagement ring.
Some diamond ring guards aren't set with diamonds at all. Some are merely elaborate gold filigree that has been carved or shaped to highlight the diamond rather than surround it with smaller ones.
For instance if you have a 1 carat solitaire center stone the best diamond ring guards for your ring might have 1/4 to 1/2 carat TW Side Diamonds. If your engagement ring diamond is high quality color cut and clarity with lots of flash try not to surround it with a diamond wrap set with low-quality diamonds. Again the idea is to enhance and muddy dull diamonds in the wrap just won't do the trick.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
My review of the Grossbardt Picasso Ring
The Grossbardt Picasso Ring is wonderfully crafted, the inlay is with an attention to detail, evenly and smoothly finished. The surface of the Grossbardt Picasso Ring is just whimsical for lack of a better word.
The enamel work is exquisite. I understand that there are pins and other pieces by this designer. Caterpillars, pendants, bangle bracelets and various butterflies that were also fabulous will be collectibles of the future. The bangle bracelets are especially nice as they will fit a lady with a smaller wrist size.
With the history and the jewelry business this designer is a designer of the first-order and I feel good about recommending Grossbardt Picasso Ring, it's truly one of a kind!
And the design is an excellent tool for a conversationalist to get some dialogue started. Often the sign of a well made ring is a finish work on the inside of the band and the inside of this band is smooth just another indication of good craftsmanship. This is a very popular collection and this Grossbardt Picasso Ring has left the public wanting to see more of the Museum Collection by Eric Grossbardt in Sterling and 18K Picasso Ring and the great thing is that you get these lovely pieces for such a cheap price.
The enamel work is exquisite. I understand that there are pins and other pieces by this designer. Caterpillars, pendants, bangle bracelets and various butterflies that were also fabulous will be collectibles of the future. The bangle bracelets are especially nice as they will fit a lady with a smaller wrist size.
With the history and the jewelry business this designer is a designer of the first-order and I feel good about recommending Grossbardt Picasso Ring, it's truly one of a kind!
And the design is an excellent tool for a conversationalist to get some dialogue started. Often the sign of a well made ring is a finish work on the inside of the band and the inside of this band is smooth just another indication of good craftsmanship. This is a very popular collection and this Grossbardt Picasso Ring has left the public wanting to see more of the Museum Collection by Eric Grossbardt in Sterling and 18K Picasso Ring and the great thing is that you get these lovely pieces for such a cheap price.
Friday, June 8, 2007
ANTIQUE BLOODSTONE 18k GOLD RING -What you might need to know about a bloodstone gemstone
When shopping for an antique bloodstone gold rings try to have the opportunity to inspect the bloodstone jewelry in bright light so that any microscopic scratches will be visible. It's best to inspect your bloodstone gemstone in person some flaws but not show a in a picture or photograph.
One of the most desirable antique bloodstone gold rings that I've seen recently was a carved Victorian Bloodstone wax seal. This particular antique bloodstone gold ring was in an inexpensive 10k gold but I have seen beautiful gemstones and a bezel setting of the 18k gold.
With a name like bloodstone you'd expect this gemstone to be a competitor and color for a Pidgin's Blood Ruby, when actually a bloodstone or heliotrope is a dark green opaque gemstones with blood red spatters. Is anyone else wondering why so many gemstone names have the word "blood" in them?
The story associated with bloodstone's is that there was a gemstone of green jasper at his feet that McCain's theme with the blood of Christ. Other names for bloodstone's are
Indians believed that bloodstone's had medicinal properties used ground blood stones in the making of medicine. This is still practiced in India today where most bloodstones originate.
A large part of the population believes in the magical mystical powers of the various crystals and gemstones. Bloodstone's claim to fame in the mystical arena is:
Just because bloodstone is not expensive doesn't mean that there is an abundance of bloodstone. It's rather cheap as far as precious stones are concerned, but it's very popular in large pieces of jewelry such as men's signet rings and it's my opinion that modern bloodstones don't compare to vintage or antique gemstones and their unique and creative heavy gold settings.
One of the most desirable antique bloodstone gold rings that I've seen recently was a carved Victorian Bloodstone wax seal. This particular antique bloodstone gold ring was in an inexpensive 10k gold but I have seen beautiful gemstones and a bezel setting of the 18k gold.
With a name like bloodstone you'd expect this gemstone to be a competitor and color for a Pidgin's Blood Ruby, when actually a bloodstone or heliotrope is a dark green opaque gemstones with blood red spatters. Is anyone else wondering why so many gemstone names have the word "blood" in them?
The story associated with bloodstone's is that there was a gemstone of green jasper at his feet that McCain's theme with the blood of Christ. Other names for bloodstone's are
- Martyr's gem
- Heliotrope (turning or rotating of the sun)
Indians believed that bloodstone's had medicinal properties used ground blood stones in the making of medicine. This is still practiced in India today where most bloodstones originate.
A large part of the population believes in the magical mystical powers of the various crystals and gemstones. Bloodstone's claim to fame in the mystical arena is:
- To provide relief for various blood disorders
- Encourage logical, positive thinking processes
Just because bloodstone is not expensive doesn't mean that there is an abundance of bloodstone. It's rather cheap as far as precious stones are concerned, but it's very popular in large pieces of jewelry such as men's signet rings and it's my opinion that modern bloodstones don't compare to vintage or antique gemstones and their unique and creative heavy gold settings.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
TENNIS BRACELET GUARDS A Good Idea for Avoiding An Unnecessary Insurance Claim
After a day that ran late on the tennis courts I had no choice but to make it to the movies in a rush. During the film I realized that my precious filled heart diamond tennis bracelet was no longer on my wrist. PANIC!
While I wasn't sure if I had lost the diamond tennis bracelet on the court, in the locker room or under the theater seat I couldn't wait until the movie was done to begin the search under the seat cushion for my bracelet. I had no luck at all and made enemies of many of the other people in the theater. The movie was ruined for me. All I could think about was the loss of my cool new tennis bracelet so I apologized to my seat mates, excused myself and made my way to the parking lot with a long face.
Not looking forward to facing my insurance agent with this claim, I began to do the could-a, should-a, would-a thing. The clasp on my tennis bracelet had a guard that I thought would be quite secure. Do they make add-on tennis bracelet guards? If so, would I be penalized for not having one of these guards?
GOD! Why didn't I settle for a cheap sterling Silver CZ tennis bracelet rather than the expensive 14k gold and diamonds number?
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While I wasn't sure if I had lost the diamond tennis bracelet on the court, in the locker room or under the theater seat I couldn't wait until the movie was done to begin the search under the seat cushion for my bracelet. I had no luck at all and made enemies of many of the other people in the theater. The movie was ruined for me. All I could think about was the loss of my cool new tennis bracelet so I apologized to my seat mates, excused myself and made my way to the parking lot with a long face.
Not looking forward to facing my insurance agent with this claim, I began to do the could-a, should-a, would-a thing. The clasp on my tennis bracelet had a guard that I thought would be quite secure. Do they make add-on tennis bracelet guards? If so, would I be penalized for not having one of these guards?
GOD! Why didn't I settle for a cheap sterling Silver CZ tennis bracelet rather than the expensive 14k gold and diamonds number?
Crater of Diamonds State Park 16.37 Carat Amarillo Starlight
If there were ever a vacation destination that's worth however much you spend on gasoline to get there it's the Crater of Diamonds State Park! The 16.37 Carat Amarillo Starlight is just one of the fabulous diamonds that's been found in this popular Arkansas tourist attraction.
Some of the other diamonds that have come from the Crater of Diamonds State Park are
With colored diamonds, yellow canary diamonds included, being all the rage this one is of special interest.
This common was formed naturally into a dodecahedral (can anybody pronounced that?) pillow shaped stone.
This brings us to the Amarillo Starlight Diamond at 16.37 carats! This is the largest diamond ever found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Okay all you diamond lovers listen up! Load up the kids and equip them with a pail, shovel and any other amateur diamond mining equipment that's necessary and convince them that you're all going on a lovely family vacation at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Who knows there might be an undiscovered Amarillo Starlight Diamond at 16.37 carats in your future.
Consider it an investment if you have son who will be in need of engagement rings in the future.
Some of the other diamonds that have come from the Crater of Diamonds State Park are
- The "Uncle Sam" Diamond found way back in 1924
- The flawless "Kahn Canary" Diamond that had the honor of being worn by Hillary Clinton President Bill Clinton's inaugural festivities.
With colored diamonds, yellow canary diamonds included, being all the rage this one is of special interest.
This common was formed naturally into a dodecahedral (can anybody pronounced that?) pillow shaped stone.
This brings us to the Amarillo Starlight Diamond at 16.37 carats! This is the largest diamond ever found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Okay all you diamond lovers listen up! Load up the kids and equip them with a pail, shovel and any other amateur diamond mining equipment that's necessary and convince them that you're all going on a lovely family vacation at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Who knows there might be an undiscovered Amarillo Starlight Diamond at 16.37 carats in your future.
Consider it an investment if you have son who will be in need of engagement rings in the future.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
CANARY YELLOW, PINK, BLOOD RED or DIAMOND RINGS of ANY COLOR of the RAINBOW!
No need to be stuck with boring white diamonds with blinding cut and clarity. Be cool and fashionable and color coordinate your diamond rings and other jewelry with your outfit of the day!
Blue Nile has made this possible (even though its expensive) by throwing out diamonds in colors previously associated with gemstones only. Blood red diamonds? Why not just get a Pigeon's Blood Ruby that would be cheap in comparison?
I see mention of yellow diamonds like that's something new, rare and unusual but isn't that what we've always called Canary diamonds?
There's nothing like a real colored diamond, but if you want the look without the large investment, you can get CZ and sterling silver instead of 18k yellow gold or platinum and still be wearing styles from the stars! You can fake the celebrity look and nobody will be the wiser!
Sabrina's Two Tone Canary and Diamond CZ Engagement Ring - Free Shipping!
Blue Nile has made this possible (even though its expensive) by throwing out diamonds in colors previously associated with gemstones only. Blood red diamonds? Why not just get a Pigeon's Blood Ruby that would be cheap in comparison?
I see mention of yellow diamonds like that's something new, rare and unusual but isn't that what we've always called Canary diamonds?
There's nothing like a real colored diamond, but if you want the look without the large investment, you can get CZ and sterling silver instead of 18k yellow gold or platinum and still be wearing styles from the stars! You can fake the celebrity look and nobody will be the wiser!
Sabrina's Two Tone Canary and Diamond CZ Engagement Ring - Free Shipping!
Friday, June 1, 2007
Jewelry Stores :
Last but certainly not least, one may find the perfect piece of antique jewelry at their local jewelry store. Some stores will have a display case set up solely to display antique jewelry for sale. These types of stores as with the antique stores may also have a good collection of estate jewelry and one should certainly take a trip over to the store to see what type of items they may offer which fall into this genre.
Beautiful Craftsmanship of Antique Jewelry :
It is often said that they simply do not make things these days in the same durable, exquisite fashion as they did in the past decades and centuries. This applies to many different things yet can be said to apply to antique jewelry as well. The way in which these types of pieces were crafted not only presents a beautiful finished product but it is often one which will stand the test of time.
Antique Jewelry as an Investment :
Antique jewelry is also purchased by some as a type of investment. Since many pieces of this type of jewelry tend to appreciate in value as the years progress, some may buy antique jewelry not to wear but to display or resell at a later time. Investing in the historical value of antique jewelry may be a wise decision for certain people to make. Even if the jewelry is not going to be worn, it is still going to be appreciated one way or another. Investment purposes are another cited reason why jewelry shoppers buy this type of item.
Lable : Famous Jewelry Store
Last but certainly not least, one may find the perfect piece of antique jewelry at their local jewelry store. Some stores will have a display case set up solely to display antique jewelry for sale. These types of stores as with the antique stores may also have a good collection of estate jewelry and one should certainly take a trip over to the store to see what type of items they may offer which fall into this genre.
Beautiful Craftsmanship of Antique Jewelry :
It is often said that they simply do not make things these days in the same durable, exquisite fashion as they did in the past decades and centuries. This applies to many different things yet can be said to apply to antique jewelry as well. The way in which these types of pieces were crafted not only presents a beautiful finished product but it is often one which will stand the test of time.
Antique Jewelry as an Investment :
Antique jewelry is also purchased by some as a type of investment. Since many pieces of this type of jewelry tend to appreciate in value as the years progress, some may buy antique jewelry not to wear but to display or resell at a later time. Investing in the historical value of antique jewelry may be a wise decision for certain people to make. Even if the jewelry is not going to be worn, it is still going to be appreciated one way or another. Investment purposes are another cited reason why jewelry shoppers buy this type of item.
Lable : Famous Jewelry Store
Jewelry Is The Gift Of Love
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There are never enough ways to show your partner or significant other the love you have for them. The words “I love you” say an awful lot and there can be no substitute. Fine jewelry comes a close second.Roses and chocolates are surpassed by the merest whiff of jewelry. Roses may be red and violets blue but, let's face it – diamonds are forever. |
Jewelry Stores :
Last but certainly not least, one may find the perfect piece of antique jewelry at their local jewelry store. Some stores will have a display case set up solely to display antique jewelry for sale. These types of stores as with the antique stores may also have a good collection of estate jewelry and one should certainly take a trip over to the store to see what type of items they may offer which fall into this genre.
Beautiful Craftsmanship of Antique Jewelry :
It is often said that they simply do not make things these days in the same durable, exquisite fashion as they did in the past decades and centuries. This applies to many different things yet can be said to apply to antique jewelry as well. The way in which these types of pieces were crafted not only presents a beautiful finished product but it is often one which will stand the test of time.
Antique Jewelry as an Investment :
Antique jewelry is also purchased by some as a type of investment. Since many pieces of this type of jewelry tend to appreciate in value as the years progress, some may buy antique jewelry not to wear but to display or resell at a later time. Investing in the historical value of antique jewelry may be a wise decision for certain people to make. Even if the jewelry is not going to be worn, it is still going to be appreciated one way or another. Investment purposes are another cited reason why jewelry shoppers buy this type of item.
Lable : Famous Jewelry Store
Last but certainly not least, one may find the perfect piece of antique jewelry at their local jewelry store. Some stores will have a display case set up solely to display antique jewelry for sale. These types of stores as with the antique stores may also have a good collection of estate jewelry and one should certainly take a trip over to the store to see what type of items they may offer which fall into this genre.
Beautiful Craftsmanship of Antique Jewelry :
It is often said that they simply do not make things these days in the same durable, exquisite fashion as they did in the past decades and centuries. This applies to many different things yet can be said to apply to antique jewelry as well. The way in which these types of pieces were crafted not only presents a beautiful finished product but it is often one which will stand the test of time.
Antique Jewelry as an Investment :
Antique jewelry is also purchased by some as a type of investment. Since many pieces of this type of jewelry tend to appreciate in value as the years progress, some may buy antique jewelry not to wear but to display or resell at a later time. Investing in the historical value of antique jewelry may be a wise decision for certain people to make. Even if the jewelry is not going to be worn, it is still going to be appreciated one way or another. Investment purposes are another cited reason why jewelry shoppers buy this type of item.
Lable : Famous Jewelry Store
Jewelry Is The Gift Of Love
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There are never enough ways to show your partner or significant other the love you have for them. The words “I love you” say an awful lot and there can be no substitute. Fine jewelry comes a close second.Roses and chocolates are surpassed by the merest whiff of jewelry. Roses may be red and violets blue but, let's face it – diamonds are forever. |
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