Diamonds Even the smallest variations in color, cut and clarity can cause significant differences to a diamond’s value and appearance, according to the Gemological Institute of America. Because of those facts, and many others, there’s a lot to know before choosing and purchasing a diamond. For example, the clarity grade of diamonds are based on the number, size, relief, and positions of inclusions that can be seen...
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Celebrity News Last night’s 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles was filled with awards for some of the most talented and innovative artists of our lifetime. From the amazing back-to-back wins by Adele for Album of The Year and Record of The Year to Chance The Rapper’s wins for Best Rap Album, Best New Artist, and Best Rap Performance, so many worthy awards were handed out. The great musical genius’...
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Birthstone Jewelry / Gemstone Jewelry / Gift Ideas / Graduation / Jewelry Tips / Unique Jewelry As their final project of the year, we had our Class of 2016 interns pick out their favorite pieces of jewelry on Allurez.com. They narrowed it down to their Top 10… “Fool Proof” presents. So without further or do we present to you: Allurez Intern Class of 2016 Top 10 Graduation Gifts Your graduate is dedicated, passionate, intelligent, and most of all inspiring. Whether they are graduating from...
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Princess Jewelry Though you may never become a princess in real life, these inspired jewels from Allurez will make you feel like a princess at heart. From your favorite classic princesses like Cinderella and Belle, to new modern day ones like Tiana and Elsa, these 24 engagement and jewelry picks will give you your happily ever after ending. Cinderella, the beloved classic princess 1. Wedding Inspiration:...
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Which girl doesn’t like to indulge in diamond jewelry? But if you have an April birthday, luck’s in your favor because diamonds are your birthstone. And where there’s diamond jewelry, there’s bound to be a number of choices. To help you wade through the sea of options and find that perfect piece of jewelry for that April born lady, here’s help. Our list of top...
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Diamonds are all about Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat. And diamonds are the birthstone for the April born. Read on to discover fun facts associated with the hardest rock on Earth. Origin of the Word Diamond The word diamond originated from the Greek word “Adamas” that means “indestructible” and “unconquerable”. Multi-Hued Splendor Diamonds are usually pale yellow to colorless,...
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Diamonds are a mesmerizing example of nature at work, but these 2014 diamond finds are more like nature working overtime! True Blue – a 122.52 carat blue diamond was mined in South Africa. At its 2014 sale, it brought a cool $27 million. Blue diamonds are rare, and one of this size is unheard of. Double Diamond Delight – It’s rare to mine one 160+...
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If you always thought jewelry was just about bling and sparkle to enhance your appearance, think again. Few among us have let their imagination run amok with jewels playing muse. Read on to discover the craziest jewelry stories that sparked our imagination to no end. Smart Pearl Did you know like Google glass, android wear, you could own a ‘smart’ pearl? December saw the introduction...
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A recent consumer poll found out that a fifth of women (engaged, married, divorced) were disappointed by their man’s proposal. Topping the list of reasons for a proposal gone wrong is that the engagement ring was too small. If your budget is small, don’t sweat. Use our bag of tricks to cheat that budget and make that diamond ring look larger. Mind your C’s So...
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The one’s you might not know Burnt your tongue? Lick a diamond. Although this is highly UNADVISED, a diamond actually cools down your tongue, drawing heat away from it with its heat conducting qualities. Diamonds Don’t Like it That Hot Although diamonds are among the hardest natural substances on earth, they will vanish completely in an oven at 763 degrees – without leaving a single...
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