Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Diamond and Rose Can Do All The MAGIC on Valentine's Day


   

Is it your first Valentine's day after marriage? Wow! Definitely, you are thinking for something special to celebrate the day. Don't forget to gift your wife a diamond ring or any diamond studded jewelry along with roses.  Diamonds and Roses play a fundamental role in this day of love. Now why only diamonds and roses, why not anything else. Have you ever questioned yourself why majority prefer these? No, definitely not. But now is the time to find out how diamonds and roses became the symbol of love.

Diamonds hold the meaning of love, status and commitment since ages. You will be quite surprised to know that diamonds formed the lucky stone of success and achievement among the people of ancient history. The name 'diamond' is derived from the Greek Word 'Adamas' which means unconquerable, unbeatable. The Greeks and Romans use to consider diamonds as the tear of God. Not only this, there were many, who used to believe that diamonds possess the power to restore one's life. The Pharaohs in 3000BC believes that diamonds have their own power, courage and truth. We know that these are all mythical stories, but the truth is that these stories are still followed by today's modern civilisation in different ways. Like wearing a diamond engagement ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is a ritual. But the scientific reason explains that the vein of the fourth finger of the left hand is directly connected to the heart. This is the reason why everyone believes that a diamond engagement ring will define the love, care and emotions for the valentine. Since real diamonds are too expensive, diamond jewelry became the fundamental ornament of the royal family as it defines their economic status. Diamonds are available in different shapes and different colour. Each shape of diamond has its own fundamental property. Apart from these you have one other option between a ready-made diamond studded jewelry or a customized one, where the custom designed diamond ring or other jewelry will express your feelings, creativity and resembles your personality. However, if you are gifting a diamond you should be aware of all its variety of shapes and colours along with their characteristics to gift the best one of his/her choice. A diamond is always believed to be the best friend of women or girls. So willing to gift a diamond will not only be the right choice, but prove to be the best gifting option.

Just as diamonds, roses have also their own signature on the day of love. Variety of colors in roses have a variety of definition. The colors that frequently occurs in roses are red, yellow, pink, and white.
                     1. A yellow color rose stands for the bond of friendship, promise, care, and happiness.
                     2. A pink color rose stands for appreciation, thanksgiving, and admiration.
                     3. A white rose stands for purity, innocence, and humility.
                     4. Whereas, a red rose as you know stands for love, affection, and respect.


These you may have come across frequently. And when all are clubbed together to form a bouquet of colorful roses, it will define every essence that is required in a perfect relationship. But there are plenty of other colorful roses that rarely occur but still signifies its presence.

                     1. A lavender rose is the symbol of enchantment.
                     2. An orange rose describes enthusiasm, desire, and fascination.
                     3. A blue rose signifies the impossible and unattainable.
                     4. A peach color rose defines gratitude and sincerity.



We can suggest you with an amazing and unique idea. Plan Valentine's day evening in your own way and to make your day special and memorable you can make a blend of diamonds and roses. Sounds funny? Let us explain to you. Put a diamond ring on a red rose and surprise her in a romantic style. This will add an extraordinary effect to your love and romance. If you want more amazing ideas like this, you can take help of our other blogs. I guess, now you are definitely going to do this. Know more on How to celebrate Valentine's week. 

Well, Valentine's day without diamonds and roses is always incomplete. Though there are plenty of other beautiful and creative gifting options, still the flavor of love is obtained from former two.



Friday, 19 January 2018

Bachelor or Spinster ? Know The Best Way to Celebrate Valentine's Day


Why are you looking so depressed on such a romantic occasion? Just because you are
single? Come on. Valentine's day is the day to spread the love. And love is not confined to only the
lovers. Don't you love your friends, your family? Of course, you do, right? Go through the whole blog and you will come across several points of how you can enjoy your Valentine's day being single.


1. Being single you can easily celebrate your day with your group of friends or family,
without skipping the day or marking it as a holiday. If your friends are not busy with
their lovers, then make a call and organize a 'singles' party. Throw a party which
includes a DJ night, dance, delicious dishes paired with cocktails and romantic events.
You can also ask your paired-friends whether they are willing to join you.

2. If your friends are not free then you can enjoy the same with your family. Plan a DJ
night and ask all your family members to indulge in it. You can organize a romantic
dinner for the couples who belong to your family along with some romantic activities.

3. If the plan of organizing a party is dropped then simply plan a night out along with a
long drive with your friends. Enjoy the cold winter night under the twinkling stars. Feel
the darkness and the fresh air. Have you ever felt the smell of the fresh air during the
night? Certainly not. Take an advantage of this romantic whether and drive. Drive till
you are not bored or tired. Enjoying the whole night with friends gives a different
experience. But one thing you should keep in mind that don't dare to drink and drive.
This is illegal and it may harm your life. If you are in love with alcohol then step-in to
an inn and enjoy there.

4. However, if all the above plans fail to happen then don't be upset or think negative. If
you think positively, you can come up with exciting ideas. Like you can spend your
time watching your favorite movie or something new that is running in the theaters
nearby. Indulge yourself cooking delicious food and making cards and greetings for
your loved ones.

5. Apart from these, there are several restaurants who organizes different activities. Walk-
in to those eateries with your friends or family, have delicious items and take a part in
such events organized.

6. Whatever may be, we will suggest you plan your day in advance. If ultimately none
of the plan works, then keep a backup plan of enjoying your day going on a short trip
with your family.

By the way, have you bought the gifts for your loved ones? Have you decided yet or you
have thought since you don't have a valentine you can't spend your Valentine's day, so no need to waste money on gifts? Whatever may be, we hope after going through this, something has definitely clicked your mind.

Now, Hurry up! Plan your secret gifts for your loved ones from now onwards. There are a
variety of gifting items which you can gift your loved ones. You can gift a box of chocolates as Chocolate is such a gift that no one says no to it. A bouquet of flowers can also be an option for you to gift to someone special. It spreads a fragrance of love among your loved ones. If you are inviting your friends you can gift a card to each of them. To make the card more special, try to make it by yourself. Handmade cards add a different flavor to your love and respect for someone. It reflects your creativity along with your own personality. Every stroke of color that you use will be the mirror to your choice.

I hope my suggestion will help you to enjoy your day. You have plenty of options to celebrate your valentine's day being single. So don't waste the day and start your planning from today onwards. You don't need to compare with the couples. They have their own way of celebration. And you
design the day in your own way.

Saturday, 13 January 2018

Welcome to The World Of Custom-Designed Diamonds For You


Custom designed diamond jewellery is the most sought-after variety of diamond products, and if you are one such customer, who would love to have your own say in the product or would love to give it the unique touch that it deserves, then this is THE WAY to go.

In fact, in this way, the customer has got the full control of the ultimate product and can design it the way he/she likes. In case you are an artist or designer yourself, it might be the most attractive option for you, we believe. So, if you would like to be a part of designing your own ring or just have a better idea in mind, be assured of the fact that you can assist in full by modern-day professional companies, who can provide you with such kind of services.


You will just have to send in your details(email/fax) where you will indicate your finger size and upload the design/sketch of your idea. The company will supply the precious metals or gemstones and will fine tune the product as par your requirements. A state of the art jewelry designing software and some expert CAD (Computer-aided Design) artists are used to create your ring on the computer that would display every detail of the ring, starting from the ring size to the karat weight of the stones.

A renditioned version of the finished product is then shown to you and you get a chance to take a look at the ring at its final stage.After your approval of the design, the final printing is taken. Some rapid prototyping machines are then used to generate a wax model of your ring, in a matter of hours.Casting of your ring immediately follows in the metal of your choice (yellow or white gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) , using latest casting machines and through latestcasting techniques.

After your ring has been cast, it is carefully inspected and perfected by the state-of-the-art laser machines and checked against any minor flaws.The expert craftsmen will then carefully set the diamonds into your ring and provide an exquisite finish that will satisfy your needs.

DiamondInc. in Chicago can be named in here as one of the best-known companies providing such kind of custom designed diamonds for their customers. It does provide a one-stop solution for all your diamond needs and takes care of all your worries and concerns. You can do almost everything from the comfort of your own home actually.

You can give them your design and they will do it for you and make you feel ready for your special occasion. So, let them work with you to create the stunning one-of-a-kind piece that you are long waiting for.You will be happy that you came to them for a solution.


Friday, 12 January 2018

HOW TO DETECT A REAL DIAMOND ?

Diamonds are known as the hardest natural gemstone which depends on its purity, crystalline
perfection and orientation. Due to its undefined beauty and characteristics , diamonds have a very high
price rate.
Diamonds are mainly used in making engagement rings and other bridal accessories. It is
better to have a knowledge of the diamond shapes as well as the four C's : colour, clarity, cut, and carats,
before purchasing any diamond jewellery. Following are the main characteristics of a real diamond.
1. Diamond Cuts – It represent the brightness of a diamond. The better the cut, the better it reflects.
The quality of cutting refers to polishing, proportions and symmetry. Proportions refers to the ratio
between size,shape and angles of each facet of a diamond.
2. Diamond Clarity – It represents the flaws or inclusions in a diamond. The clarity of a diamond is
rated on following scale:
IF : internally flawless, that is the pure diamond.
VVS1-VVS2 : very very slightly included
VS1-VS2 : very slightly included
S1-S2: slightly included
Thus the clarity measure the purity of a diamond.
3. Diamond Colour – An ideal diamond is colourless and are expensive in nature while the white,
red, blue, and green diamonds are rare to find. Diamonds graded as D, E and F are considered
colourless whereas G, H and I are near colouless.
4. Diamond Carats – Diamond is measured in carats. It represents the measure of a diamond.
1 carat=0.20gm. More the weight of a diamond more will be its price rate.
Apart form these characteristics a real diamond when examined with a magnifying glass,has
many imperfections in the carbon. Whereas the fake diamonds will be perfect. Again if observed
thoroughly, real diamonds will have sharp edges and the fake ones will be rounded.
Thus, before purchasing a diamond engagement ring or any other diamond jewelery it is better
to check its characteristics and detect the fake one.

DIAMOND TESTS: FAKE OR REAL

  Diamond, the precious stone, is an allotrope of carbon. This natural gemstone is recognized for its hardness and high thermal conductivity. Different types of cuts in diamonds give many shapes to it. Round diamonds, heart shaped diamonds, radiant cut diamonds are some of the examples of different shapes. A diamond refers to the symbol of love and status. They are mainly used to deck up different ornaments such as engagement rings or it may be bridal accessories.

But there are many such stones which have the similar chemical composition and resemble real diamonds. Cubic Zirconium, Zircon, Moissanite, White Saphire, Rutile, Spinel, Synthetic Garnet are some minerals that are used as a duplicate diamond. By using these stones instead of real diamonds, people are fooled by the shopkeepers. Thus it is necessary to have a knowledge regarding the characteristics of a real diamond. The main characteristics of a real diamond lies in its 4C's. 4C refers to colour, clarity, cut, and carats. One should be very much careful about this before purchasing.
Diamond Colour- According to the colour, diamonds are graded as D, E, F which are considered colourless and G, H, I are near colourless. An ideal Diamond is always colouless and it is very expensive. Thus it is very hard to find.
Diamond Cut- It represents the brightness. Finer will the work, better will be the quality.
Diamond Clarity- These are the flaws or inclusions present in a diamond. Internally Flawless diamond IF is the pure diamond.
Diamond Carats- All Diamonds are measured in carats. That is 1 carat =0.20 gms. Price of a diamond rises exponentially with its weight.

Now the question arises that though knowing the characteristics how one can examine it.
As diamond is the hardest material, Many people use these characteristics of the diamond to determine a real diamond. They simply use the diamond to cut a glass. But the fault lies here. This is because Quartz, which also lies above glass on Mohs scale, can cut a glass easily. Thus by these types of experiments no one can come to a true solution. There are plenty of methods that will deliver the truth, whether the stone is a real diamond or a fake one.

For the diamonds which are mounted:

  1. Fog Test – When the diamond is placed in front of the mouth and fogged. If the stone gets easily fogged in seconds, then it proves to be a fake diamond. This is because a real diamond diffuses all heat and doesn't fog up .
  2. With the help of a magnifying glass, it can be observed whether the stone contains any imperfections or flaws. If the stone is not perfect and contains inclusions it means that it is a real one. But diamonds that are made in the lab will somehow be perfect and may contain inclusions, unlike natural diamonds. So this statement has a contradict nature. It is better not to end up with any conclusion with this.

For the diamonds which are unmounted:

  1. Refractivity test- Diamonds can be highly identified with the help of its refractivity. When light passes through it, due to its high refractive index they have a dazzling sparkle. Whereas, the Quartz like stones has a very low refractive index. Two types of tests namely newspaper test and dot test can be done. Newspaper test is done in presence of light. The stone should be placed on the newspaper in such a way that the flat surface of the diamond faces the page. If one can read the letters then it can be sure that the stone is fake. Alternatively dot test can also be used to examine a real diamond. A dot is made with a pen on a white paper and then the stone is placed on it. While looking down through the stone, if a circular reflection is observed then the stone is not a real diamond. In other words a real diamond neither gives such kind of reflection nor the dot can be observed through it.
  2. Reflection test- Reflections of a real diamond is always gray. Looking down the diamond if rainbow reflections are observed then it can be concluded that it is the fake one.
  3. High Density test- If the stone when dropped inside a glass of water sinks, then the stone is a real diamond . This is due to the high density of a diamond. Again if a real diamond is heated up and then dropped into the water then it will not shatter. But other stones such as quartz; have a rapid expansion and contraction.

Cubic Zirconium is a colourless, flawless crystalline form of zirconium dioxide. As it resembles a diamond, but weighs more than a same sized real diamond. Many jewelers use this instead of a diamond in a jewelery. It can be distinguished by a sparkling test where the magnitude of sparkle measured for this cubic zirconium does not surpass that of the diamond. So one should be attentive enough and take the advice of the professionals. With the help of heat probe test, inspection under UV rays, or diamond-moissanite test, it can be authentically proved whether the diamond is a real diamond or simply a fake stone.


Sunday, 17 December 2017

WHAT MAKES HISTORIC JEWELERS ROW,THE DIAMOND DISTRICT IN CHICAGO EXCEPTIONAL?

 Do you want to know why Historic Jewelers Row , the Diamond District in Chicago is exceptional? Let us make this clear to you that it is because of its historical significance as well as trading and manufacturing of diamond jewelleries. The jewelleries are self-made and elegant in nature with extraordinary designs and patterns.
Before going to the depth, first of all you should know where this district is situated. Historic Jewelers Row which is popularly known as the diamond district, is situated in Wabash Avenue, running between East Washington Street and East Monroe Street, in Chicago.

Now, let us come to the point of what makes it historic? In the heart of Chicago's loop, there exists a distinctive group of buildings. The historic district in the loop area is surrounded by Post-Chicago Fire Loft manufacturing buildings,Chicago School Loft manufacturing, commercial buildings, early twentieth century skyscrapers, and Art Deco-style commercial buildings. These buildings play an important role in the growth of Chicago commercial architecture. The artists behind these buildings' wonderful architecture were; John Mills Van Osdel, Hill and Woltersdorf, Adler and Sullivan, D.H. Burnham and Co., Holabrid and Roche, Alfred Alschuler,Christian Eckstorm and Graham Anderson , and Probst and White. Other than these historical buildings there are Millenium Park , World class shopping and Museums in the loop area.

Since 1872, Historic Jewelers Row started to be recognized among people. In the year 1912, at 5 South Wabash there rise a twenty-one storied Mallers building. The artists,manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, with their efficient work, make this building a significant one. Now, it holds 12 iconic steel Jeweler's Row makers and more than 215 jewelers in both ground floor storefronts and upper floor offices. After World War II, there were two such companies that established its business in Chicago. They were Sherman Tucker and M.Y. Finkelman. Marshall who was the son of Finkelman brought dignity to the jewellery trade thus evolving the Jeweler's Center in late 1980's.

Thus gradually, the district enlisted its name as a Chicago Landmark on 9th July,2003. Today, this Historic Jewelers Row, The Diamond district in Chicago is known for trading, manufacturing and repairing of diamond jewelleries and watches. This jewelery hub is surrounded by Mallers building,Wabash Mall and many other small trading stores. Mallers Mall is famous for the Jewellers Center which contains more than 190 jewelers representing 33 countries. Diamond Inc, Ethan Lord Jewelers are two of those. They have their efficiency in making lifetime guaranteed dazzling diamond jewelleries, watches,and friendly services. Luo M Jewelers at Wabash Mall is skilled enough to make customized jewelleries. Loose diamonds are sold in a wholesale rate in the Wabash Mall. Not only diamond jewelleries, you can also discover watches decked up with diamonds and gem stones.

This district has become so much exceptional and significant that more than one metro routes are available to reach the heart of Chicago. Plenty of metro stations namely Adams/Wabash stations, Randolph/Wabash Stations, Monroe Red Line Station at S Slate/Monroe or Monroe Blue Line Station at S Dearborn/Monroe are available. If someone wants to use their own private car, there are some jewelers who have also offered free parking facility for the visitors. This makes the tourists bound to visit this place very easily without any trouble.

Friday, 15 December 2017

Happy Shopping At Historic Jewelers Row:The Diamond District In Chicago

Here comes the wedding season! The day when each and every bridegroom wants to look beautiful and gorgeous. So are you getting married? Are you opting for dazzling diamond jewelleries to look bright? Then I will recommend you to visit Historic Jewelers Row, The Diamond District in Chicago and make yourself revealed. Here you will get self-made diamond jewelleries with elegant designs and patterns that have an ability to hold back their clients. It is situated in Wabash Avenue, in the midst of East Washington Street and East Monroe Street.

When you are going out shopping in the Diamond district, I should suggest that you should have gained some knowledge regarding diamonds. So that when you are buying a particular ornament, you can ask the concerned person to examine the diamonds decked up in it. Apart from the diamond quality and characteristics, you should also have done researches on price. Many jewelery stores such as Diamonds Inc, have this kind of online facility showcasing the prices of the particular ornaments. You should always be careful about buying this kind of jewelleries that will definitely make you a happy customer. Last but not the least you should have an idea about which jewelery stores you want to visit as there are plenty of them.

I can recommend you some of the jewellery shops so that you can find it easy. The Jewelers Center, an excellent Art Deco structure built at Mallers building, in the year 1912, is comprised of 190 jewelers or more representing 33 countries. Diamonds Inc is one of the jewelers of the Jeweler's Center where you can get a wonderful collection of dazzling diamond jewelleries along with the lifetime guaranty. They use natural diamonds in decking up the ornaments. Ethan Lord Jewelers is another store situated within the Jeweler's Center and is specialized in making engagement rings. You can also visit the Wabash Jewelers Mall. It is again a collection of a number of jewelers. Luo M Jewelers is one of them and is specialized in customized jewellery. These are just some examples of jewelery stores or you can say recommended by the happy customers. There are many more. They not only fulfill your dreams but also provide you with the best services. You can also get different Gem Stones and watches along with the jewelry repairing services. In fact, if you don't like their designs or you have your own ideas, you can definitely share it with them and can buy your own customized design jewelry.

Now, you will ask me how to reach this place. Right? Yes, I will definitely guide you so that it becomes easy for you to travel. There are numerous Metro Stations which you can avail from Historic Jewelers Row. The diamond district is very near from Adams/Wabash stations or Randolph/Wabash Stations. You can also go easily via Monroe Red Line Station at S Slate/Monroe or Monroe Blue Line Station at S Dearborn/Monroe.

Besides this, if you want, you can also go there by car. Jewelry Row provides many parking options in the loop area as well as some stores like Diamond Inc, provide their own free parking services.
Historic Jewelers Row, The Diamond District in Chicago have gained its fame since 1872 and was designated as a Chicago Landmark on 19th July 2003. Also, the tourists who schedule their vacation with a trip to Chicago, definitely visit this diamond district situated in the heart of Chicago's loop.

So, if you are tensed about how to look the best bridegroom then I will suggest you not to lose this opportunity to visit this place at least once. I can be guaranteed you, that you will surely become a happy customer.

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