Showing posts with label precious. Show all posts
Showing posts with label precious. Show all posts

Thursday, August 11, 2011

For Diamonds

From the ancient Greeks to the modern day, diamonds have been considered to be magical, powerful and potent symbols. They are also revered for their physical properties, durability, sparkle and the many legends and myths that have been attached to them through history.


Perhaps the most famous tradition for diamond rings is using them as engagement rings.











The diamond has been considered the ultimate symbol of love since 1447 when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond ring as a promise of marriage. However, this influential tradition can be traced back to the Middle Ages and even Roman times. The Romans valued the diamond for its supernatural powers and later Italians believed that the diamond could maintain good relations between a married couple so they recommended it as the stone to be set in wedding rings.


























There are literally thousands of varieties of Diamond jewellery strewn all over the ornaments industry and market. The versatility of the diamond has allowed the gem to work its way right up to the top, beating its closest competitors by miles by virtue of its beauty as well as its heritage. Diamond jewellery is available for all occasions and purposes and in a plethora of designs suited for virtually every necessity. In fact, it is difficult nowadays to cite an instance where diamond jewellery does not fit in.
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April. No gemstone can match the fire and the brilliance of diamond. It is treasured for its beauty, rarity, durability, and glamour. Diamond stands for purity, eternity, and courage.


















We like Diamonds...after all they are girls best friend and as we can see from the following pictures...not only girls are crazy about diamonds.








Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Heartbeats for Jewellery

Jewellery or jewelry is a form of personal adornment, manifesting itself as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Jewellery is sometimes regarded as a way of showing wealth and might also possess some minimal functionality, such as holding a garment together or keeping hair in place. It has from very early times been regarded as a form of personal adornment.
Diamonds were first mined in India. Pliny may have mentioned them, although there is some debate as to the exact nature of the stone he referred to as Adamas. In 2005, Australia, Botswana, Russia and Canada ranked among the primary sources of gemstone diamond production.
The British crown jewels contain the Cullinan Diamond, part of the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found  at 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g).Now popular in engagement rings, this usage dates back to the marriage of Maximilian I to Mary of Burgundy in 1477.
Here are a few designs that made our heart beat fast!