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Indian bangles can have the most elegant look
Glass bangles have been hugely popular for American weddings recently. Not only for bridal jewellery, but they are also popular for bridesmaids as well. Consider that glass bangles had their fashion origins based upon wedding jewellery for brides. Think about how nice it would be to get bridesmaids jewellery that you can actually wear after the wedding!The hottest look right now is to have every bridesmaid wear a different set of bangles though all in the same colors. Let the bridesmaids choose whether to wear a large set or a small set, glittery or subtle, depending on her personal tastes. Indian bangles can have the most elegant look. Just about every color under the sun is available to create the perfect match for the wedding colors. From dressing up for dinner to black tie events, glass bangles have a place.
How Durable is My Gemstone Jewellery?
First of all a note about the hardness and therefore relative durability of gemstones. To measure hardness, the jewellery industry uses the Mohs scale. This gem-trade standard, conceived by Friedrich Mohs in 1812, measures the ability of a gem or mineral to resist abrasion damage.Diamond at 10 is the hardest whereas talc at 1 is the softest. Popular gemstones like amethyst and citrine register 7 whereas rubies and sapphires register 9. Most of us come off the beach on the first day with the 3 s’s all achieved - rings caked in sand, sea-salt and suntan lotion. Nude sunbathing, as far as silver and gold jewellery is concerned, is a must! Remember also that sand will scratch the surface of precious metals.
A diamond is a beauty
A diamond's beauty, rarity and price depend on the interplay on all the 4 C's cut, clarity, carat and color. The other big trend is the revival of antique cut diamonds such as the cushion cut. Side stone options include these 7 shapes as well as baguette and trillion.Its purity is the perfect symbol of a new beginning. It is believed that the first diamonds were discovered nearly 3000 years ago in India. They were considered valuable because of their ability to refract light and were used as either decoration or as talismans - for protection and warding against evil. Generally speaking there are 7 principle diamond shapes for Jewelry - round, marquise, emerald, princess, pear, oval and heart. The strongest trend in Jewelry design is diamond set in white metal particularly platinum.
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