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The beauty of Fashionable Swarovski Crystal Jewelry

December 12th, 2009

Jewelry choices are a matter of taste and those with the finest taste choose Swarovski crystal precision cut jewelry. The company behind this fine jewelry has a long and illustrious history. In 1895 Franz Weis and Armand Kosman founded the company using Daniel Swarovski’s family name and his expertise in glass cutting. In 1892 Swarovski patented his invention which was the making of a machine designed for electric glass cutting. They began by carving lead crystals in Wattens, Austria and business flourished due to Daniel Swarovski’s talent at cutting fine glass and lead crystal into fine pieces of fashionable jewelry.

Daniel Swarovski (1862-1956) was born in Bohemia which is currently the Czech Republic. His father was a glass cutter and had his own factory for glass cutting. Daniel learned the art and became skilled at it. The patented electric glass cutting machine led to lead crystal glass production in 1892. He soon found financing assistance from Armand Kosman and Franz Weis and they joined up in business. The business was conducted at Wattens, Austria because locally there was hydroelectricity available that proved useful in the grinding processes it took to run the electronic machine and grind and cut the extraordinarily beautiful lead crystal glass.

The products they company put out over the years include crystal sculptures and miniatures, chandeliers, couture and jewelry, each containing the Swarovski logo. That logo originally was an edelweiss flower (a European mountain flower) but became the initials S.A.L. Then in 1988 a Swan was in favor. Now even the Swan logo is about to be phased out and replaced by the name Swarovski only.

Specially applied metallic chemicals are used to coat some of the crystals, thus allowing them to refract light into a virtual rainbow of colors. Among the more popular coatings applied to this cut glass are Aurora Borealis (AB) and Crystal Transmission. The AB coating provides the surface with a rainbow like oil slick in appearance that reflects many different colors and shades of colors. Some coatings are applied more than once, creating much depth of color.

The Swarovski Group incorporates several smaller companies that provide materials for making their jewelry lines. Tyrolit makes cutting and abrasive tools, while Swareflex manufactures luminous and reflective road markings. Swarovski Optik makes optical instruments like rifle scopes and binoculars, and Signity is a natural and synthetic gemstone company.

There is even an indoor crystal themed park known as Swarovski Kristallwelten or Crystal Worlds where the business originally began in Wattens, Austria. A society that includes many crystal enthusiast on a global scale is the Swarovski Crystal Society. The membership gain the benefit of sneak previews of the latest styles and designs, events, unique offers, and classified news items of interest.

Among the many beautiful offerings from the Swarovski Crystal Jewelry business are crystal ornaments such as Christmas Tree ornaments and figurines, hand bags, accessories, lighting, crystal chandeliers. Some of their more recent additions to their production lines include Bluetooth wireless pieces for the ear, in the ear headphones, and USB memory sticks or keys that each contain

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3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

November 2nd, 2009

An engagement ring is the ultimate symbol of love that professes a mans undying devotion and commitment offered to the woman of his dreams. There different types of stones, cuts and designs for an engagement ring, but what better way to express love than giving not one but a 3 stone diamond engagement ring.

The 3 stone diamond engagement ring is also known as a trilogy or sometimes referred to as trinity rings.

Most people regard giving the 3 stone diamond engagement ring as a symbol of past, present and future relationship of sweethearts. That is why this ring is very popular as engagement rings and even popular a choice for anniversary rings.

The 3 stone diamond engagement rings is composed of three diamond stones usually of the same size the middle stone may be a bit larger. But you have to have a keen eye not to mistake a 3 stone diamond engagement ring for a solitaire diamond with small diamond stones designs on each side.

Having these three diamond stones in one ring is good enough design but you can always choose to have little gems or stones accentuate each ring. Filigree embellishments are sometimes preferred by woman to highlight each ring.

The most common shape and size for this ring design is the princess or round cut. The design and setting of the stone in the middle may be slightly elevated since it will be a bit bigger than the two diamonds on either end.

The price of a 3 stone diamond engagement ring is more expensive than ordinary diamond solitaires because usually they are heavier in carat weight. The cost will also depend on the cut, clarity, color and the weight of the diamond as well.

Singer Madonna is one proud owner of a five carat, 3 stone diamond engagement ring that has bet set in bezel.

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Blue Diamond Engagement Ring

October 18th, 2009

Diamonds are clear and sparkling stones but diamonds can also come in different colors. Diamonds signify wealth, style and elegance.

Blue diamond engagement rings are very unique and beautiful. They can be quite expensive because of its rarity and the process that it underwent before obtaining its enhanced color and quality. Its color is what makes it really expensive. But those who buy such rings are not really after the price but its uniqueness.

Thats why blue diamond engagement rings are very magnificent and impressing when used as a symbol of commitment and engagement. They can be considered as very special gifts and treasures.

There are several grand names given to the largest and most popular blue diamonds: Blue Empress, Heart of Eternity and Hope.

Blue diamonds are considered to be one of the rarest types of diamonds in the world. Natural blue diamonds are almost non-existent, that is why anyone who is offered with “natural blue diamonds should always check the genuineness of such gems before purchasing.

Blue diamonds are one of those so-called fancy diamonds, meaning, they posses a strong and attractive and appealing color. They have undergone a diamond treatment process called irradiation wherein they obtain their blue color. Most fancy diamonds are more expensive than the colorless or plain ones because of this process.

If you are wondering where the color blue in blue diamonds come from, wonder no more. The small amount of boron that has been trapped in the diamonds crystal structure is the key element responsible for its color. And this also makes blue diamonds conducive to electricity.

To those who are interested in buying a blue diamond engagement ring, you must know that the darker the color blue, it means that it has a better quality. And remember that most blue diamonds available in the market today are manmade. And always check the genuineness of the item you are buying.

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