A Diamond Tennis Bracelet - The Gift That Will Sparkle Like Her Eyes

The gift of a diamond tennis bracelet, or any piece of diamond jewelry is a big commitment. Opening a jewelry box and seeing diamonds revealed is sure to light up your special lady's face though, so if you are ready, it is a gift that will be well worth the reward. Show her that you mean what you say with a hand chosen bracelet.

Picking out the perfect tennis bracelet for a gift can be a daunting task. It is important to take your time and review your options before leaping into a decision, after all, you are buying this for someone special and they are well worth the time. The first thing to do is address your budget and decide just how much you can spend on your gift. Is this going to be a 1 carat diamond tennis bracelet, a 5 carat diamond tennis bracelet or something even larger? Keep in mind that you are also paying for the material the diamonds are set in as well so if you are opting for a white gold diamond tennis bracelet you may have to get fewer carats of diamonds to offset the price.

Once you have an idea of what style of diamond tennis bracelet you are looking for it's time to get out there and start looking. Visit multiple dealers to see what they have to offer. If you get lucky and find a full set of diamond jewelry in your price range including a bracelet, diamond necklace and diamond earrings. Don't turn away from a set that is in your price range just because you are only on the market for a diamond tennis bracelet. If you do stumble upon a set with the design that you are looking for, you can always break it up into three gifts for different occasions.

If you aren't sure which jewelry to choose don't be afraid to ask questions and come back to the same dealer several times. As a matter of fact, it's usually well advised to view diamond jewelry on several separate occasions at different times of day so you can see how it looks in different amounts of natural and artificial light. With such a serious investment you want to make sure that you're getting the perfect gift and not something that you may feel is sub par later on.

After you make your decision and get the diamond tennis bracelet gift wrapped it's time to decide how to present it to your lovely lady. Depending on whether you do it publicly or in private will probably effect your overall presentation. Pick a time and place to give her the gift and make sure that you keep it well hidden until then so you'll get to see her full excitement when she sees the package and even more so when she opens it.

No matter what your budget, you can find the perfect diamond tennis bracelet for the special woman in your life. More carats isn't necessarily better. What really makes the gift special is that thought that goes into it and the person that it comes from. Whether you get her a 1 carat diamond bracelet or a 10 carat bracelet, she is sure to love it and you'll love the light it will bring to her eyes when you put it on her.

By Karl Greskee

The Different Diamond Settings Available to You

I understand that you might not have a lot of information about purchasing an engagement ring or a diamond ring. I also know that you have probably gone into a jeweler and found that the salesperson was not very helpful in giving you the information that you needed. I'm sure that you would also like to know what the different diamond settings available to you are, and how and what you should choose.

Before I start even discussing the different settings available I do recommend that you allocate a budget towards this diamond ring or engagement ring that you're trying to purchase. This will help you narrow down your search to what you are able to purchase seen as though there are so many different looks of diamond rings out there.

The most famous of all settings is the Bezel; it is also the earliest technique of attaching stones to a piece of jewelry. A bezel is a strip of metal bent into the shape and size of the stone and then soldered to the piece of jewelry.

The prong setting is the simplest and most largely used setting, because it uses the least amount of metal to hold the diamond in place. It also shows off the diamond beautifully in this setting. It is basically there to hold up a certain size of stone fixed to the base.

The channel setting is a method where the diamond stands suspended between two strips of metal called channels. Now the channel setting can come in different shapes. If you're using small diamonds, a linear line shape would be best. But, you could also use it in a U-shape as well. Again, the choice is up to you and how you want it to look.

A bead setting is a term used to set a diamond directly into the metal. The way they get the diamonds onto the metal is by drilling into the metal surface and then attaching the diamond onto it. They will then use a certain beading tool to push the diamond into the metal. The look of the diamond that will occur is called a "pave" diamond.

Now that you understand there are different types of settings available for you I am sure you are still nowhere closer to purchasing a diamond ring. This is why I recommend that you make use of the Internet to start searching in your price range for an engagement ring or diamond ring. You will be able to compare the different online jewelers instantly and not have the hassle of dealing with certain sales people.

Before you decide to purchase from an online jeweler you need to make sure that they are reputable, providing you peace of mind when making a purchase online with them. The things they need to offer you are things like a no questions asked money back guarantee if you're not happy with your purchase. They must offer you a certificate of authentication from the gemologist to prove that the diamond is a real diamond. I also recommend making use of a credit card to purchase the diamond ring because you can always phone your credit card company to reverse the transaction if you are not entirely satisfied.

Before purchasing any diamond ring, make sure that you have peace of mind because you do not want to have any regrets. After making a purchase, and if you do, you need to make sure that you have an option to opt out or return the diamond ring. I have managed to find an online jeweler that provides this type of guarantee and service when purchasing from them.

By Luis JJ Teixeira

Diamond Ring Cuts That Suit You Perfectly

If you want to purchase a diamond ring, but don't have an idea what cut fits your finger. This article will help you get out of your predicament enumerated points you have to consider before you start wearing your dream ring.

Know your hand shape. There are four major types of diamond cuts for various hand and finger shape.

1. Rectangular palms with long fingers

Princess cut diamond ring is perfect for ladies that has long fingers. To know that your finger is long or short, measure the length of your middle finger, if it's the same length with your palm, then you have a long fingers. Princess cut diamond rings looks good on a point setting.

This shape also gets away with adventurous jewelry design. You won't get wrong in exploring with this type of cut, your hand and fingers will get away with it.

2. Square palms with short fingers

A step-cut diamond in a bezel setting is perfect for ladies with short fingers and square palms. This will accentuate the diamond and make it look bigger than it actually is, perfect for 1 carat or less.

Marquise cut is also good. The elongated shape of the stone will give your fingers the illusion of length. Oval cut diamonds are also good for ladies that has short fingers

3. Rectangular palms with equally long fingers

Emerald cut is perfect for ladies that have equally long fingers. The angular shape of the stone will accentuate your fingers, especially if the diamond's setting shows of the diamond well

4. Square palms with long, slender fingers

A heart or pear-cut diamond ring is perfect for ladies that have trim and slender fingers. You will know if your fingers are slender if your middle finger is almost as long as your palm. The unique shape of the diamond will complement to your finger well, making it appear elegant.

Consider your personality

At the end of the day, you would know if your diamond ring cut fits you if it really fits your personality well. If you're comfortable with it, wear it.

By Robert A Hull