DIAMOND JEWELLERY – A gift of love

Whether you are shopping for the ultimate gift or considering engagement or marriage, diamond jewellery enchants and fascinates mankind. Not only are they rare and beautiful but they have an aura of mystery and seduction to them and are still regarded as the symbol of love, commitment and power. What woman doesn't love to receive a gift consisting of a diamond because she knows she is regarded as precious and cherished, and when you consider that diamonds are forever, then both the bride and his groom know that a diamond ring symbolises a love and marriage that will last forever! A love for precious stones like the diamond is why we can create something totally special with that shiny stone of love.

Composed of crystallized carbon, the hardest substance known to man, the diamond never fades or dims with wear and tear. One of the most important aspects of a diamond is the cut as the cut is more important than clarity and colour as the secret is a well proportioned stone will produce far more life and fire. One of the most popular styles of cut is the brilliant cut which is a round stone with 58 facets.

There are all kinds of diamond jewellery available today depending exactly on what one is looking for. Be it antique diamond jewellery or contemporary, the diamond is never going to go out of fashion because whether its a beloved mother's day gift or a gift to a child, this stone has the history of love to bedazzle any woman!

The setting of the diamond:

Diamond rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, you can find a shimmering diamond amongst all of these to share with the person you love, although a diamond is generally set as a solitaire. Traditionally the setting was made of platinum or white gold, but diamond jewellery is equally beautiful with yellow gold. If the diamond is not very big the effect will be greatly enhanced if it is set with coloured gemstones. Very small diamonds are often used to make a surround for a larger diamond or coloured gemstone. Jewellery designers have devised numerous ways of raising centre stones with small drop cut or triangular shaped diamonds, using different types of setting.

But however diamond jewellery is displayed, the sheer fire and brilliance of it makes it one of the most sought after precious gems for a perfect gift.

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