Engagement season is year-round. Some hopeful future fiancés will be looking at certified diamond dealers and working with a jewelry designer to create a custom ring as a centerpiece of their proposal. Others may have discussed the engagement ring with their betrothed and may be investigating what, besides price, is the crystal and diamond difference. Many are just bewildered and wondering if the old three months salary rule for diamonds still holds true. Many will start their search with vintage jewelry shops and local jewelers without realizing they can search for the best quality diamonds online. By doing their research…
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Started in 2000, Pandora bracelets, with their patented threading system, are upholding the history of charms. Pandora charm bracelets give wearers the opportunity to customize jewelry. They are able to show off their personality and individuality. Customers build a Pandora bracelet for many reasons, but they carry on the history of charms. The Early Days Charms began to appear from six hundred to four hundred B.C. Civilizations including the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Hittites wore charms. In some cultures charms were thought to bring good luck or ward off evil spirits. Whatever the reason for charms, these early wearers started…
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Picture an engagement ring in your mind. It’s probably a nice, shiny gold ring with a big round diamond on top, right? That kind of ring is definitely the most popular style that couples choose when getting engaged, but the classic diamond and gold engagement rings may be going out of style sooner rather than later. So what will become the most popular style? Who knows! Over a quarter of all couples are choosing to personalize their wedding bands and/or engagement rings in order to make them a bit more unique, and there’s no reason to think that this trend…
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The end of summer is upon us, which can only mean one thing. The holiday shopping season is coming. Stores have already started to roll out the Halloween candy and by the end of September we’ll be walking in a winter wonderland in retail stores long before the snow starts to fly. Shopping for Christmas gifts or holiday decor can be both stressful and fun, but the key to reducing the first and increasing the latter is to start shopping early. Here’s why: Beat the crowds Holiday shopping is notoriously crowded and can even get dangerous. There are a number…
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Shopping is one of the most popular activities in America. It has been estimated that shopping centers make up an about 9.3% of the nation’s workforce as a whole. That’s a lot of people! As most of us know, one of the most popular things to shop for is clothing. Research shows that jeans, t-shirts, and women’s tops are the best selling retail items nationwide. Shopping for clothes is the way all of us are able to personalize our style, express ourselves, and try on new looks to fit our ever changing tastes. While nearly everyone of all genders goes…
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Everyone knows that diamonds are beautiful to look at, and it’s common to save up for diamonds that are just what the buyer prefers. A diamond can sell for various prices, depending on the size and clarity of the stone. The best place for diamonds is often shopping online for a diamond that has been mapped so that you know exactly what kind of inclusions you are getting. This allows you to better understand what the stone is worth. The actual cost of diamonds depends on the seller as well as how it is set. Loose diamonds will be less…
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Whether it’s family movie night, beers after work, or game day with the guys, your living room is the perfect place to host any number of social gatherings. In order to make your living room more suitable to these events, you need to arrange your furniture in the best way possible. Here are a few tips to help. The Standard Approach. Most people arrange their living room furniture sets around a common focal point, which is often times the television. The key here is to put the biggest piece of living room furniture — the sofa — directly opposite of…
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Though cotton is grown in 85 countries and exported by 55, the United States is the second largest cotton producer in the world, and by far the largest exporter, regularly shipping nearly 40-60% of its yield abroad. As such, tee shirts, which are often made of cotton, are an iconic staple of American fashion and culture. In fact, 95% of all Americans wear tee shirts. Additionally, 70% of men and 54% of women in America own more than ten tee shirts, and many have at least one they refuse to throw out due to sentimental value. Realizing this, many businesses…
