** What’s the best way to clean and care for a diamond?

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.

Looking good is a basic human tendency. However, the amount of money that one would like to spend on looking good varies from one person to another and is subject to many factors. Our sense of style and taste is one of the vital factors that determines what we buy. If you are one of those who do not compromise on your accessories because of the cost involved, then you are bound to possess an enviable collection of “fine” jewelry.

It is always fun to shop for the decorative accessories no matter whether you are looking for fine or fashion jewelry. The most common reason of buying jewelry is because of a special occasion for the special someone. With fashion or fine jewelry you can always find something that can fit that special someone’s personality.

There are many different kinds of jewelry these days. Bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and watches are some examples of them. Rhinestone handbags, bridal tiaras, pageant jewelry, and pageant crowns are more delicate and suitable for all occasions. Do not just think that they are all very expensive. Many of these are found at reasonable prices and you can easily get them around the corner of your house.

You can also get elegant jewelry at affordable price too. You just need to spend more time looking around for the best shop which offers the best price for the jewelry that can bring out the elegance in you.

Here are some practical tips that you can use right away when looking for that fine jewelry whether you are shopping in a local boutique or an online store:

1. Look for reputable company.

2. Spend some time shopping around and compare the prices.

3. Check for color and information about the particular piece of fine jewelry that you are intending to buy.

4. Decide how many flaws you can bear

5. Be weary of extremely expensive fashion or fine jewelry pricing

Most importantly, do your homework and check out the best store which offers the best price. Do not feel shy when buying jewelry for that special someone; it should be an enjoyable process. You can accomplish this even without breaking the budget that you have set for yourself too!