By length

Most necklaces are identified by length. They vary from shortest (chokers) to longest (lariat). Here’s a bit about each:

Collar: Collars are the shortest necklaces, and are named so because they look like dog collars. They are usually between 12 and 14 inches and fit closely and high on the neck, usually near the chin or in the middle.

Choker: Chokers are the second shortest necklaces, between 14 and 16 inches. They fit closely and high on the neck, but usually fit just above the collarbone. They are slightly longer than collars but still look like they are “choking” the wearer.

Princess: Princess necklaces are the most popular and common necklaces. They are between 17 and 19 inches and sit just under the collarbone. They are the best length to show off pendants.

Matinee: A matinee necklace is a tad longer than the princess, usually 20 to 24 inches. They go down to the breast bone and are a great versatile choice between casual and business wear. They can look dressy depending on the materials.

Opera: The opera necklace is between 28 and 34 inches and is usually the first type you can loop twice around the neck, giving it a look of two princess necklaces together. Worn in a single loop, it has a very dramatic effect.

Rope: The rope necklace can be knotted, like a rope, to give it style, or worn in multiple loops around the neck. It is between 35 and 45 inches long.

Lariat: Anything that’s longer than 45 inches is considered a lariat necklace. It is worn in multiple knots or loops around the neck, often both at the same time.

By material

There isn’t a definite terminology for materials, but necklaces can be made of precious metals like gold or silver, contain precious stones and gems like diamonds, rubies and sapphires or be made of bone, leather, coral or seashells

Designers and jewelers put all these materials together to make truly original pieces. You can also find cheaper imitations made of steel or tin and zircon or imitation gems.

By meaning

Necklaces aren’t only fashion accessories: they can have religious, ceremonial or spiritual functions, like a crucifix.

Of course, no gift necklace is complete without pretty flowers to accompany it. It’s an original gift that changes from the traditional rings and still gives the wearer a sense of pride and attachment to the person who gifted it.

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Many of us come to realise, over time that a lot of the big milestones in life are a little like that. They are supposed to be exciting, breathtaking and once in a lifetime events, and by all means they are. But much of the time they are also stressful, requiring a lot of input, decisions and responsibility. Interestingly, after your wedding and during your marriage this continues to be the case. While you will have milestone moments that blow your mind and set your heart racing, they will also likely come with their own little sigh of relief once done.

So get prepared, you’re in for a rollercoaster ride!

What are some if the milestone moments you can look forward to… well, sort of?

1. Honeymoon over

One of the first ones, is the settling or resettling period. Many relationships these days go through two honeymoon periods, one right at the start, one after the wedding. While it might sound bad, settling is a really exciting thing. It’s becoming the married couple you want to be, knowing each other even more and building your life together. In some cases, it’s also realising a lot of those little habits you found cute — are not going to be so cute for the next 80 years!

2. A child

Your next milestone is that maternity wear, aching back period called pregnancy, and possibly more so, the birth itself. While it is said to be one of the most amazing experiences in your life, this is one you will definitely feel a sigh of relief after! The nine months of carrying a child — all the time — on your front and the anticipation of giving birth can be very daunting and stressful. But relax, soon it will be over and you’ll have a child to deal with, then you can enjoy the next big milestone — your first Wiggles concert!

3. Your first home

This is a big one — and potentially quite a stressful one. If your life has always been relatively comfortable when it comes to funds, for the first time, money may become an issue. Finding the right place, getting the deposit together and waiting anxiously to see if it goes through are all times of heightened stress. But you’ll be relieved when it’s done, you can move in and stop paying useless rent!

4. First day of school

Your child’s first day of school is probably as stressful, or more so, than your own! It’s a huge day for your child and a day of mixed feelings for you. You will be excited for them, but at the same time, anxious, worried and anticipating how much you will miss them. But once they get into school and everything is fine — and you get your life back a bit — you will be surprisingly relieved!

Well congratulations this means you’re getting serious– it also means the next five occasions, at least, are now easy when it comes to gifts, as you can progress from one level of jewellery to the next to keep her happy — and keep her guessing!

If you’ve decided it’s time to pull out the credit card and purchase the first piece of jewellery that will pass between you and your partner, the vast array of choices can be difficult! What does one piece say compared to another? Are you going overboard? What’s a reasonable cost? When it comes down to it, jewellery has some relation to the level you are at in your relationship. For example, if you’re not very serious, you’re probably not looking at rings in the catalogue!

Below are some hints that might help out – and help you say what you mean through jewellery:

1. Body jewellery
Body jewellery, such as gold naval bars are a great gift from friend to friend. They are intimate, without being romantic, expensive without being ridiculous, and personal without being too close. From a man to a woman, they have a similar meaning. Gifting a naval bar, no matter the preciousness of the stone or the metal, unless specifically requested by your girlfriend, is a small statement. It basically says ‘we are just friends’, or ‘I’m not sure what his is yet’. Is that what you want to say?

2. Other novelty jewellery
Moving up the chain, so to speak, is other slightly novelty pieces such as toe rings and anklets. While they can be very beautiful, unless requested or feet fetishes are abundant, they are at the entire wrong end of the body! A toe ring or anklet is a lovely way to show the relationship is coming on, but you are still not completely invested.

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3. Earrings and bracelets
Heading further into the romantic and serious zone, fine earrings and bracelets send a slightly stronger message. Of course your novelty earrings — no stones, no precious metals – don’t fall into the serious category, but the introduction of stones and gold make them something else. This gift shows you are starting to get quite invested and want her to have something personal and special.

4. Necklaces
Necklaces can be an incredibly intimate gift — especially if you fasten it onto her after you give it to her! Necklaces again incorporate the fine metal and often also feature a stone or pendant that is valuable or has meaning.

5. Rings
With the exception of promise or diamond rings for engagement, other rings are one of the greatest messages you can send through jewellery. A ring in general, is a sign of some level of commitment — and don’t think she’ll miss that message here. The more valuable the stone and the material or the more intricate or personal the design, the greater the message!

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Don’t complain anyone, whether anything, in fact all options are in their hands, and the choice, whether it is right and wrong will face.

Life, no matter what happens, change an Angle to think, try to find a happy reason, we should try to smile and not cry.
By god of love, you must believe that he is lucky, by god on, you want to believe oneself more be lucky. Because, god in another way to hone your will.

Try to have a sincere, if the people pay is false, that you alienate him, and if that person is sincere, you will get a valuable friendship.

You can not actively to help others, but other people ask you to help, as long as best you can, as far as possible please!!!!! Don’t let the people ask for help on this the world down. He would also appreciate you.

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And not only is and the person you love life was happy to spend, as long as you’re alive, as long as you can to experience the bitter and the sweet in life, it is a kind of happiness. So, please treasure.

Dare not say day never won’t fall down, but, in you alive, I can guarantee that it won’t fall down. So, there won’t be the end of the world, everything will be more interesting. As long as you’re actively.

A parent, want to know a grateful, to know filial piety; Have brothers and sisters of, also want to love each other, help each other; A friend of mine, also want to the mutual understanding, mutual tolerance. Because love is support your living the most courage.

No matter how ridiculous life, no matter how changes in the world is not so discouraged. Because, this world will also have not funny things you to pursue.

Finally a is and believe in yourself, and don’t deny yourself. Sometimes not the opinions of the majority is right. Sometimes, maybe justice is on your side. Rely on you to distinguish.
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Keeping them clean and maintained properly will see that your children and your grandchildren will enjoy your jewellery as much as you do.  Jewellery is often given as a gift, usually to mark a special occasion, like an anniversary or birth of a baby.  Engagement rings are often passed down through the generations, especially as diamond rings tend to have a  timeless style that never goes out of fashion.

Clean your jewellery
Jewellery can get dirty easily, and pieces that are worn everyday, like engagement rings, often don’t look as good as they could.  Dirt and oil from your body can get caught in the stone settings and the stones will gradually appear dull.  You should be extremely careful when cleaning your jewellery and avoid using anything abrasive or harmful chemicals.  If cleaning jewellery yourself you are best to use warm water and a mild soap, then scrub gently with a soft tooth brush.  If you want a professional clean take your rings and other jewellery to the jewellers.  They will use special cleaning methods that won’t harm your diamonds or other stones.

Storage
Either keep the original box that your jewellery came in or buy a padded jewellery box.  Make sure you have plenty of room in the box for all your pieces to sit without touching each other.  You don’t want anything to get chipped or the chains of your necklaces to become tangled together.  Remember to store your jewellery properly.  Don’t wear your jewellery in the shower where soap and shampoo can build up under the claws, and don’t wear it to bed either where it could get damaged.  Take it off if you are using any household cleaning products or if you are doing any gardening.

Maintenance
You should have your jewellery checked by a jeweller to make sure that it hasn’t suffered any damage or wear and tear.  The claws that hold the stones in place can become weak and you can risk loosing them.  Rings especially can be a problem, often engagement rings that have a solitaire diamond sit above the band and are knocked or bumped easily.  Your jeweller will check the claws, give the ring a clean and return it to you looking like new.  On other jewellery they will check the clasps and links and they can polish out any scratches in gold or stones.

Insurance
Another way to care for your jewellery is to get it insured.  Often people who have had their house broken in to find that the one thing they lose is their jewellery.  Thieves will often go for jewellery because it is easy to sell, as well as being easy to steal, it is not conspicuous to carry.

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A goldsmith named Per Enevoldsen began a jewelleries store in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1982 with his wife Winnie. The small enterprise which was located on Norrebrogade would one particular day result in the creation of famous Pandora jewellery range. At this early stage, the couple normally travelled to Thailand to seek out merchandise to import, rapidly becoming far more and much more impressed by the high quality and range with the perform they saw.

The jewellery supplied by the Enevoldsens started to grow in reputation. By 1987 the company had moved to greater premises. A few years later the Enevoldsens started out up their own factory in Thailand to enable them to have more input into their own designs and to monitor production far better. With an ambition to create a one of a kind jewellery brand, Lone Fransden, a trained goldsmith, was hired as a designer in 1988 and still generates cutting edge styles with classic traits. Recognition continued to grow, and in 1996 Lisbeth Larden, goldsmith and designer joined Lone Fransden and both have continued to create wonderful items.

In 1999, Pandora charms bracelet on the Danish marketplace, and it has proved well-known with customers ever seeing that. Growing interest from corporations that wished to sell Pandora items meant that it rather rapidly became a well-known name across a lot of components in the globe. Pandora goods are now sold in eighteen countries, plus the business employs several people today in each Copenhagen and Thailand in order to meet demand.

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Designer bracelets shopping basics
Like all top quality jewellery, the new bracelets are a little hard to find. You really do need to shop around, and make comparisons between styles, quality and prices. It’s advisable to shop around online first, because you can check out a wide range of selections and get an idea of the possibilities and the price ranges. Although the basic gold and silver bracelets are relatively cheap, the jewellery bracelets can be quite expensive, so if you’re looking for good deals, the online approach is a good way of doing a general market survey.

Gold, silver and pearl bracelets
Gold and silver bracelets can be quite ornate combinations of specially designed links, or relatively simple bands of links. The range of styles needs to be checked out, because there really are a lot of different types, and some of the styles and types need to be examined on merit for value.

Pearl bracelets are typically single or double strands of pearls, sometimes having extra ornaments of silver or gold. These beautiful bracelets can be comparatively cheap, and there are a lot of design options. That said, you can find excellent quality at relatively low prices, so if you do your homework you can pick up a real bargain.

Jewellery bracelets
Most jewellery bracelets are true upper-end jewellery, top of the range designer products and they’re generally composed of a range of diamonds set in gold or white gold. The best jewellers often issue an independent certificate of valuation for these fabulous bracelets, and it’s not hard to see why. They have large numbers of cut diamonds, set in individual links, each diamond a work of art.

They’re fabulous things, and if you’re a true jewellery aficionado, they’re almost irresistible. This is where the shopping gets really difficult, and making a choice can be a true labour of love. You need to be patient. Check out the selection of bracelets, and try and narrow down your preferences to one or two pieces.

Valuations and certificates for jewellery bracelets
Good jewellers offer both certificates of valuation and independent valuation services for shoppers.

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Depending on the type of valuation required these certificates are either:

• Industry standard diamond valuations, from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and HRD (Diamond High Council or HogeRaadvoorDiamant), Belgium.

• Independent third party valuations of a specific piece of jewellery, including elements like diamonds and gold chain settings.

Please be advised that these valuations are extremely important for jewellery owners for insurance purposes and for proof of ownership.

Your certificates are also a very good description for identification of individual pieces like bracelets, containing technical information useful to police and jewellery experts.

You can shop with peace of mind. It’s making up your mind that’s difficult.

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Use vouchers
Never go shopping without a wallet full of money-off vouchers. Most retailers realise that people are spending less on clothes, so want to encourage people to come through the doors. Many high street shops are currently offering discount off your next shop. Search online before you leave the house and print off any vouchers to take with you just in case.

If you prefer to do your shopping online, never proceed past the checkout without checking for an online voucher code. This could be for a percentage off your order, free postage and packaging or a buy one get one free offer. You can save a fortune with voucher codes, and some websites allow you to use more than one at the same time.

Shop in charity shops
Some people are put off by shopping in charity shops, as buying second hand clothing doesn’t appeal to everyone. What people don’t realise is that charity shops carefully select the clothes that they display in store and much of the stock is actually brand new, or are indeed, as good as brand new. You can get some real bargains in charity shops, as well as some very on-trend vintage wear that has been donated to the cause. They also sell ranges of accessories, handbags and shoes too. You can come across some fantastic original pieces that none of your friends will have.

Look through bargain bins
Most shops have a ‘bin’ of stock that is left over from the sales and that needs getting rid of. You will find some really cheap little gems in there, whether it’s a pair of gloves, socks or different types of accessories. These are likely to be heavily discounted because the shop doesn’t sell those particular lines anymore. Next time you spot one, have a good old rummage and see what you can find!

Follow/Like your favourite shops
Most high street shops will have an online presence, after all, online shopping and social media are becoming more popular by the day. Follow your favourite fashion retailers on Twitter and ‘like’ them on Facebook to be in win a chance of winning freebies and having first-hand access to any offers and promotions they will be releasing. You can save a lot of money, as well as hear their news before anyone else- a great way to stay on trend.

Customise your own clothes
Clothes with a lot of detail tend to be more expensive because of the work involved it takes to make them. To save on cash but not to scrimp on design, why not design your own pieces? Buy plain t-shirts, bags, dresses or jumpers and add things to them yourself. You can buy buttons, materials, ribbons and jewels from your local haberdashery for very little. Activities like this can be extremely fun and rewarding as you’re creating original pieces which no one else will have.

Written by the Vouchers team at moneysupermarket.com

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Diamonds- basics

The cut of a diamond is the way it’s cut, not the shape. The cut is divided into particular segments:

• The table: The flat top of the stone.
• The bevel facet: Angular flat surfaces on the sides of the table.
• The girdle: The centre cut of the diamond.
• Lower girdle facet: The flat surfaces just below the girdle.
• Pavilion: Lower face cuts, usually long and angular flat surfaces, the lower equivalent of the bevel facet.
• Pavilion facet: Stylized lower facets.
• The cutlet: The lower point of the diamond, where the angles form a point.

The shapes

There are many shapes, but there are several typical basic styles:

• Brilliant: The famous round diamond with a flat central table and symmetrical facets around it.
• Marquise: A tapered elliptical shape
• Pear: A thicker, teardrop shape.
• Emerald: An easily recognizable, rectangular cut without facets but straight edged layers. This is in fact the typical cut for fine emeralds.
• Oval: Literally an oval, with symmetrical facets around its sides.
• Heart: The heart shape, with a central table and surrounding facets.

Diamond quality- light and clarity

The light and colour are the defining quality features of a cut diamond. Rare pink, yellow, blue, green and black diamonds are called “fancies”. The archetypal high quality diamond, however, has no colour, and is a perfect medium for light.

Nothing sparkles like a diamond, as you’ll soon see when you start looking at the top quality stones. You actually need a magnifying glass, like the famous single eyepiece, which is a 10x magnifying glass, to see any flaws, or imperfections which affect the clarity of the diamond. Microscopic impurities are called inclusions, and the grading of diamonds is done on the basis of the lack of these features.

Carats- Weight, but not necessarily value

Carats are rated on a 100-point scale, which is the unit of weight of the stone. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean a great stone, just a big one. Clarity is the defining quality evaluation, relative to carat weight.

Choosing your diamonds

At the shopping stage, there are some things you need to know:

Real jewellers don’t deal in fakes. Ever. Many good diamonds now come with certificates of authenticity. Diamond traders and jewellers have a lot to lose if they get lumbered with poor quality stones, let alone fakes. The industry doesn’t like fakes at all, and is trying to stamp them out. (If you do somehow get stuck with a fake, make a noise, and you’ll get plenty of sympathy and support.)

Shopping around is a very good idea. You can get excellent deals for diamond rings, necklaces and other jewellery. It’s worth doing some research online, and getting a good idea of prices in your budget range.

Be picky, be fussy, and get the diamonds you want.

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