Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and they’re no stranger to men either. Because they are so expensive, knowing how to care for them properly is an important part of owning them.

To clean your diamond, prepare a bowl of warm water and add a gentle dish soap. Stir the water and soap until it becomes sudsy. Soak the piece of diamond jewelry for about five minutes. After the jewelry has soaked, brush it with a soft bristled toothbrush to get the dirt off. After you have scrubbed the piece, rinse it with clean water and let it dry on a paper towel or in a colander.

In order to avoid damage to your diamond and to prevent your diamond from becoming excessively dirty, avoid wearing your diamond when cooking, doing yard work and performing other harsh activities. With proper care and maintenance, your diamond should last you forever.

Another option is to buy a Sonic Jewelry cleaner, it’s a small machine that you fill with water along with a soap solution, the machine vibrates at high speeds and vibrates any grime/dirt off of your jewelry- Remember, NO pearls in the Sonic Cleaner!

The processes suggested are good ones but I personally feel if you want to keep the diamond sparkle and glow. You need to clean the diamond on regular basis and only with wet cloth. Regular cleaning will never allow dust particle or chemicals to settle on the surface and hence there will not be any need to go for such expensive techniques.

** What are the six factors that are taken into consideration when determining the value of a pearl?

First thing is size and shape, the larger and more creamy the color the better, Second is the weight of the pearl itself third is area it is from since some areas are very rare to find Pearls they are of course more costly to locate. There is a grading scale, but I shall see if I can find that again. this is based on depth of color and luminescence. This is all based on it being a salt water raw pearl of course and not a cultured pearl which is seeded in a farmed bed.

The six factors tells the value of a pearl as follow:

* pearl luster
* pearl nackre thickness
* pearl surface
* pearl color
* pearl size
* pearl shape

Usually, it takes more than 2 years for oysters to cover the irritant with layer upon layer of nacre i.e. to form a pearl. A quality pearl requires certain thickness of nacre. Pearls are valued as gemstones and are cultivated or harvested for jewelry.

** What is the meaning of wearing rings on different fingers?

Well i think the greek meaning goes according to their g-ds. so the g-d of war is the little finger and that represents the aggressive side of the personality.
- The ring on the thumb represents individualism
- The ring on the finger next to the pinky is g-d of love. representing your passion. as far as the other fingers go am looking for the answer myself
- Thumb ring is poseidon (individuality, independence)
- Index finger ring is zeus (dominance, power, energy)
- Middle finger ring is dionysus (irreverence, rebellion, decadence)
- Ring finger is aphrodite (love, romance, connection)
- Pinky ring is ares (conflict, assertiveness, cometitiveness)
- No rings is hermes (friendliness, helpfulness, adventure)

There may be a practical reason: having lost weight, my wedding ring fits only on my middle finger and will slip off the original ring finger. Left-right hand usually indicates a Protestant as opposed to a Catholic background.

Many chemicals can damage jewelry and you should stay away from chemicals in general. In particular, cleaning fluids, chlorine and bromine can have a detrimental effect on some jewelry. Take off any rings or other items and leave them somewhere safe until you’re finished. Direct sunlight and extreme hot or cold conditions can also weaken the metal or jewel. Use a jewelry cleaning cloth on metal jewelry and clean regularly using soapy water but ensure that you rinse it off thoroughly when you’ve finished cleaning. Use a very mild cloth to dab it dry and don’t rub it too vigorously. You should also take care when storing jewelry. If you don’t intend to wear it or show it for some time then place it in an airtight bag away from heating or particularly cold areas. These simple maintenance tips should ensure the integrity of your jewelry for many years.

Some of the men’s jewelry components will give the wearer a functional time piece that adds lots of style to any type of clothing. The watch bands can be utterly mannish and rugged or they can be fashioned from the finest metals and accented with jewels in the watch face. Many men will have several styles of watches in their jewelry boxes that they can select for wear at different occasions. The jewelry selections that are available to men are often trendy and modern and will allow a man to be noticeably different. The earrings worn by men are usually worn singularly and are a dramatic fashion statement when doubled. These fashion jewelry pieces are an expression of individuality and are for men who are secure in knowing who they are. These fashion jewelry accessories are only echoes of their masculinity that are very present with a unfaltering tone.

Jewelry with all its glitter is a subject of lasting interest. Silver, gold, diamond and other gem stones are most commonly found ingredients of good jewelry. Jewelry rich in ethic beauty and craftsman can transform a girl into glamour queen. Styles and dress code change from time to time but jewelry has held ground through centuries. Loyalty of woman to this fashion accessory remains unraveled, the constancy may have got something to do with the value of gold which can be cashed in time of need but women basically want to adorn themselves with jewelry which upgrades their feminity. There are many BIS approved jewelry stores all over the world and also the distributors for the big brands like D’dmas and Nakshatra diamonds. Jewelry comes in various designs like polka stone studded Swarovski Austrian crystal and gemstone bridal jewelry styles in both sterling silver and traditional styles. Unique and classical designs consist of precious and semi-precious gemstones with Swarovski crystal because it glistens like no other. Now a day’s kundan and polki Jewelry is in great demand. We should not deny the fact that glittering gold and sparkling diamonds are surely going to make any occasion a lot more different for years to come.

Professionals recommend jewelry made from non-toxic metals such surgical steel, 14k or18k yellow gold, 18k palladium white gold, or titanium These metals help limit the risk of infection and allergic reactions, which can be quite common. Mouth piercing has other risk including damage to your gums and teeth. The mouth always has bacteria present and these piercing are not really recommended by dentist. There is so much jewelry out there to choose from today and so many new places to wear it. Just remember that with new piercing it is the smart thing to do and wait the recommended amount of time before trying to change your original piece. It is hard to put off trying on new and different style pieces, but you will be glad you did in the long run. Those dazzling new jewelry items will not look nearly as good if the skin around it is all red and swollen!