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Engagement Rings and The Stars

by: Sher Matsen

Whether we like it or not current trends in engagement rings say bigger is so much better.
Just have a look at what style engagement rings celebrities are choosing.
And of course what?s good for them is good for the rest of us.

J Lo?s engagement to Ben Flick also started an interesting trend of consumers seeking out pink diamonds.
In no other time in history have pink diamonds been as popular as right after J Lo placed that pink diamond engagement ring on her finger.

Do any of you remember Marilyn Monroe sexily purring ?Diamonds Are A Girl?s Best Friend??
Do you have any idea what that did the engagement ring market.

Guys are still paying for that statement.
Sure back in the 50s women knew it wouldn?t be sensible to wear such a large engagement ring but that didn?t mean a gal couldn?t yearn for it.

Today a women wouldn?t feel in the least bit guilty about wearing such a diamond, in fact there are many a women that judge how well they are loved by the size of the rock they are wearing because they ?know? what Marilyn knew, that ?diamonds are infact a girls best friend.?

When we see the engagement rings worn by stars like Madonna or Catherine Zeta-Jones we take notice and their choices influence the trends that follow.
Celebrities are the leaders in setting fashion and jewelry trends.

Madonna with her Edwardian engagement ring and Catherine Zeta-Jones?s antique styled 10 carat diamond ring has revived the desire to own a beautiful antique engagement ring.
In fact it?s one of the hottest engagement ring styles in 20 years.

The size of the diamonds in current styles has also grown from the average one carat to over three carats.
That?s a pretty big rock that?s going to set you back a bit.
But girls know they deserve it!

If you aren?t sure whether bigger is better than have a look at the jewels at this years Oscars which are said to total over $50 million dollars in value.
Wonder how many vaults it took to keep those locked up for the night?

With bling being the in thing one has to stop and wonder how the heck normal average working guys plan to pay for these rings.
When their fianc?s are asked the standard answer is ?doesn?t matter I?m worth it.

That?s great if your guy is earning a 6 figure salary but wait what if he?s not.
What if he?s joe average living from pay day to pay day.
What should he do move into the bush and give up his home, perhaps take up walking and sell his car?

Wait guys maybe you can get away with a really good quality cubic zirconia.
No guarantees but it might be worth a try.
Most of the high end ones can only be identified by a quality jeweler.
Then again maybe she won?t care as long as it?s big and impressive.

Okay girls lets be real here.
Dreaming and lusting for that big 5 carat rock is just fine.
No problem with dreaming, but when it comes time for your man to buy that ring remember that the ring is not what you are marrying so perhaps it?s time to consider the quality and quantity of the husband to be rather than the ring.

Big diamond or little diamond it doesn?t matter as long as the two of you are blissfully happy.
Let the celebrities wear their big diamonds and let them sparkle and shine in the lime light.
It doesn?t matter because you got your man! That?s what counts!

About The Author

Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry, and wedding help. Please visit us at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/

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Ten Things You Should Know Before You Go Shopping For That Special Ring

Ten Things You Should Know Before You Go Shopping For That Special Ring

by: Richard W. Wise

Rings symbolize lasting love, but there are so many choices to navigate ? gold or platinum? An original design or an antique? ? that it?s difficult to know how to pick the best ring. Learn the criteria for purchasing a top-notch ring, and like your relationship, if it is a quality ring, it should grow richer and more beautiful with age.

If you don?t know the product, know your jeweler. What you don?t want is a pretty face in a pin-striped suit. Ask questions, and if you don?t like the answers, move on. If you are shopping for gems, seek out a Graduate Gemologist with a diploma from the Gemological Institute of America.

Today?s wedding rings are available in a variety of finishes: polished, buff and sandblasted. Will they last? In a word, no. Precious metals are relatively soft. If you buy polished and she wants buff, they will both look about...

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Using Palladium in White Gold Jewelry Means No More Allergic Reactions

Using Palladium in White Gold Jewelry Means No More Allergic Reactions

by: Jill Renee

White gold jewelry (http://www.danforthdiamond.com/jewelry/index.php) can cause allergic reactions in some people. This is due to the fact that the majority of white gold jewelry is manufactured using alloys containing nickel as the bleaching agent and a percentage of the population is allergic to nickel. For these individuals, contact with nickel can result in dermatological problems that range from a mild skin rash to severe open sores and permanent scaring. In Europe, there are laws governing the use of nickel in jewelry. The European law is known as "The Nickel Directive" and states that no nickel can be used in a material that sits in an open wound, such as after piercing, until healing is complete.

What is a jewelry buyer to do when faced with this information? First of all relax,...

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Tire Jump Foundation Training for your Dog

Tire Jump Foundation Training for your Dog

by: Brad Carlson

The Tire Jump seems like a relatively easy agility obstacle, at least from a persons perspective, but in the Novice Agility ring you see many dogs that refuse to go through it, many go under it, while others choose to go around it.
How can you prepare your beginning agility for success with the Tire Jump?

Let's go back to foundation training. When introducing any new obstacle, you want to keep the difficulty low and emphasize the fun and ease that it can be for your dog.
If your dog has a sit stay, leave him about 2 feet in front of the tire, facing it, walk to the other side and call your dog, "Come Tire".
If he won't budge, put your hand with his treat or toy through the tire to coax him to follow your hand and jump through the tire.
Practice this several times until he willing is coming to you.
Keep him about 2 feet from the tire, you...

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How to Forecast and Budget Your Paid Search

How to Forecast and Budget Your Paid Search

by: Kevin Gold

I?d admit, for marketer, this headline is mundane.
Couldn?t I have come up with a more motivating one?
No and here?s why...forecasting and budgeting is essential and there is no reason to candy-coat the absolute importance of it for starting or maintaining a paid search campaign.

I contend that one of the most common questions asked of us from new clients is, ?What do you estimate our paid search budget will be??
As a business owner it?s crucial to know because it directly affects your financials and influences your bottom line.
Likewise, as a service provider it is essential because it guides the performance metrics used to manage a profitable paid search campaign.

Because is so important, let?s talk about how it?s done.

First, estimating a budget for a paid search campaign is not a perfect science.
There are number of universal...

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He Was Either The Most Romantic Man In The World - Or A Complete Idiot

He Was Either The Most Romantic Man In The World - Or A Complete Idiot

by: Marguerite Bonneville

Heather had been dating Ben for a little over two months. She quite enjoyed his company but was beginning to realize he was not the man for her. She wasn't so much physically attracted to him as she was entertained by his offbeat sense of humor and his sense of the ridiculous. They'd had some great times together but she was contemplating giving him the ?let's just be friends? speech.

On the night of her twenty-eighth birthday, Ben told her he had something special in store for her. Heather felt a twinge of discomfort but told herself she was overreacting. Ben tended to over-dramatize ordinary events, which was part of what made him fun. They enjoyed a fabulous dinner at a beautiful restaurant, then returned to Ben's place so he could present her with his gift.

Heather was amused to discover that Ben had set up a treasure hunt in his apartment....

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Buying Jewelry for Mother?s Day or How To Buy The Perfect Gift for Mom Without Getting Ripped Off

by: Sam Serio

Jewelry can be the perfect gift for mom on Mother?s Day, but there are pitfalls, especially if you rush at the last minute. Procrastination and a lack of knowledge can be rewarded with overpaying for a piece of jewelry or even worse, being ripped-off.

A gift of jewelry can be expensive. Asking friends, family and co-workers if they can recommend a website, brick and mortar store or local crafts person can help. Checking with the better business bureau is also a commendable approach.

When you are shopping, ask the salesperson to write down any information you might rely on to make your purchase and before you buy, ask for the store?s refund and return policy. When ordering online, keep printouts of the web pages with details about the transaction, including refund and return policies if you?re not satisfied.

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New Year?s Eve 2005 in Montreal ? VIP Special Tour Packages

by: Oren Born

Montreal VIP announces its 5th annual exclusive New Year?s Eve 2005 Tour packages. Ring in the new years in style by experiencing the best of Montreal?s nightlife at Montreal?s top venues and best parties while avoiding inflated hotel rates and long lines with Montreal VIP?s tour packages.

Montreal is quickly becoming one of the best places to ring in the New Year with partygoers due to its excellent nightlife reputation. This popularity has placed a premium on New Years with inflated hotel rates and increasing exclusivity to the best parties in town.

While the inflated crowds and prices could make Montreal in December as appealing as its weather, it does not have to be if you are a VIP. Montreal VIP is now offering its 5th annual New Year?s Eve VIP packages.

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