Ruby and Diamond Drop Pendant

However long you have been married, you know how important it is to get a great birthday gift … although firstly, you must remember her birthday! Never mind, there will usually be subtle and not-so-subtle hints dropped all around the house in the prior weeks and months :-). If you have been getting those little hints and think it might be time to start looking for a birthday gift for your wife this July, then read on for some hints and suggestions!
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That’s a common question when it comes to choosing a diamond. We can provide guidance in this regard, though at the end of the day, choosing a diamond is a matter of personal preference.

The value of a diamond is determined based on several factors, which are commonly referred to as the 4 Cs - which stands for colour, clarity, cut and carat. The combination of all four factors affects the value of the diamond.

If any one of the four factors is changed, the value will change.

When it comes to choosing a diamond, this is how I would personally approach the selection process.

Personally I feel that the colour and carat are the two most important factors to consider - however, that is provided a good standard is met for the other two factors - the cut and clarity. If the cut and clarity are not good, the whole diamond’s appearance and value will suffer.

I’ll start with the clarity and cut, and then outline the colour and carat.

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Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

You know best what sort of Mom you have … is she a sleek, chic, modern woman … an elegant-type, enthralled with flowers and cross-stitches … or something somewhere in between? If she is the traditional sort, then jewelry is an excellent choice for a Mother’s Day gift! Durable, long-lasting, and a wonderful heirloom, jewelry will appeal to your classical-style mother’s sense of quality and sentimentality. But if you have no idea where to start in the search for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your classical Mom, read on!

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Unique diamond pendant

If the special lady in your life falls into the category of ‘girlfriend’ … rather than ‘wife’ or even ‘Mom’ (!), you’ll probably want your birthday gifts to her to express all those very slightly mushy feelings you have for her! The mush is tempered, of course, with a healthy dose of dirt, oil, grease and muscle But if you are not sure exactly how to do that in the language of jewelry, let us help you become bilingual this April.
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Hot Diamonds Cufflinks

If you are looking for a birthday gift for one of the wonderful men in your life, then you have made a great start - jewelry is an excellent choice! No longer seen as purely the province of females, men can accessorize their handsome selves to theirs (and your!) heart’s content. Here are some of our expert picks for birthday gifts for men this April.

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Diamond Heart encrusted pendant

Whether it has been fifty years that you have been married, or only a few, finding a birthday present that will make her go “AAAAAAHHHHHHHH! I love it!!!” is no doubt your goal - and can be just as difficult, no matter how many birthday presents you have bought her to date! Luckily we have some great ideas for that perfect, scream-of-delight-inducing gift this April!
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Twin Hearts Hot Diamonds Bangle

Diamonds … the April birthday boy/girl’s best friend! A great place to start if you are hunting for a birthday for a friend or loved one in April is with their birthstone - an easy way to personalise to them without doing the interviews for their biography And it is lucky for you that the birthstone is such a versatile, unisex, ubiquitous one, also! Don’t worry about how much your April birthday gift is going to cost - just read on for some unusual, modern ideas that won’t break the bank.
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Citizen Two Tone Blue Dial Watch

Men’s jewelry is exploding into an exciting mix of choices … and it’s great to see that so many more different designs are accepted as part of men’s jewelry. This means that whether you are looking for a gift for your brother, father or significant other … or just a good friend, you have heaps of options, from rare, standout pieces, to traditional and understated stylish additions to his wardrobe.

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Diamond ring

Diamonds are the hardest known natural material in the world.

The scale used to measure the hardness of natural materials is called the Mohs scale. Diamonds are measured as a hardness level of 10 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. That’s the hardest there is and the top of the Mohs scale!

Diamonds are very precious, not only for their beauty, but also because of their practicality.

Diamonds are popular for jewelry pieces worn daily such as engagement rings, wedding rings, earrings and pendants.

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Also known as the dress ring, the right hand ring is so much more than just a ring to be worn on the right hand. This increasingly popular jewelry item offers the potential for creativity in design and style often limited by the more traditional nature of the engagement and wedding band.

Unlike the traditional engagement ring that typically focuses on a solitaire center stone, right hand rings often feature designs that incorporate multiple stones, of a variety of cut and color. As right hand rings are usually worn as the only item of jewelry on a particular finger, they are usually much thicker and more elaborate than engagement or wedding bands that are usually paired.

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