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Custom Designs – Wedding Jewelry

Custom Design is the way to go for Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, and Anniversary Rings.

An engagement ring or a wedding ring is the one piece of jewelry a woman wears every single day, hopefully for a lifetime. If she loves it she’ll be admiring it constantly…and get lots of compliments. But if she settles she will be looking everyday at something that doesn’t make her happy.

Most woman (or men) who are looking on line with the intention of purchasing are trying to find a ring (or piece of jewelry) they can comfortably visualize wearing.

The problem these people run into very often is that the rings and jewelry they see are not exactly what they want.

A little thinner ring, a little higher setting, a few more or less stones, better quality diamonds, a different metal, or a different color, some engraving added. Or they have a design in mind, a family crest, a meaningful symbol, a hobby or sport. The list of what people might prefer is endless.

The solution to getting exactly what you want is to work with an established design studio. A company that has been in business for at least 10 years or more and can supply you with CAD images and wax models as part of the creative process.

“Can I afford to have a custom ring made?” is the most common question people ask. The answer surprisingly is YES.

Having said that…very often it is young people with limited budgets who have a creative idea they would like us to make and don’t want to settle, who try and have custom rings or jewelry made. Unfortunately tight budgets and custom work are don’t work well together.

Having a ring designed and fabricated just for you is not a way to try to save money and get an expensive ring for less. Because most designers manufacture themselves, you can have a ring or piece of jewelry specially made without having to pay much more than buying a finished item in a store or website. You are actually cutting out the retailer (or online retailer in this case), and buying directly from the designer/manufacturer.

The key to selecting the right company will always involve some research. The first thing to do after you Google the word custom rings, custom jewelry is to take a good look at the websites you find.

· Does it look professional?

· Do they show some of their custom work?

· Do they attempt to explain the process?

· Do they have any testimonials…preferably a lot?

The reason working with a design studio is the way to go today is because of the new technology. By generating computer images for you you can see exactly what the ring or piece of jewelry will look like. These images can be modified until you are completely happy. Then the design studio will send you the wax model of the ring, with the diamonds placed in it. You can get a very good feel for the finished product, or have them make the modification you need and send it to you again. This way you are guaranteed to exactly what you want.

When you think of pearls and a wedding, naturally it is bridal jewelry which will first spring to mind. While pearl bridal jewelry is definitely gorgeous, there is no need to limit yourself to only wearing pearls around your neck for your wedding. The fact is that pearls are not just for wedding jewelry

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Ask almost any bride what she wants to feel like on her wedding day, and she will say, “a princess”. Well, every princess needs her crown jewels, and this is especially true for a bride. Here is a guide to choosing the perfect wedding jewelry for the “princess bride”.

First of all, every royal bride (even those who are only queen for a day!) deserves to wear a tiara. When choosing a tiara, think about the details on your bridal gown and the hairstyle you plan to wear for your big day. As a rule of thumb, the bigger your hair will be, the bigger the tiara or crown you can carry gracefully. A bride who is going to have a gorgeous mass of curls piled into a loose style on the top of her head will find that a tiara with some height to it is going to look fabulous. On the other hand, if your hair will be worn down with minimal lift at the crown, select a headpiece that sits closer to the hairline. A delicate tiara with an open floral motif created in crystals and pearls will work with virtually any hairstyle.

The style of your gown will play a big role in your choices for tiaras and sets of bridal jewelry. Let’s say that your dream gown is a strapless dress created from a luxurious lace and covered with hundreds of crystal and pearl beads. You should look for bridal jewelry sets and headpieces which are handcrafted with both crystals and pearls, rather than just one or the other. A stunning necklace would be a multistrand choker which has an open design (so pretty with the openness of lace). A pair of crystal and pearl drop earrings, a delicate tiara (when the necklace is a statement piece, the headpiece should be more subdued), and a bracelet will complete the effect. A tip: when choosing a wedding bracelet to wear with a lace gown, pick one that features drilled gems strung on smooth silver wire links, rather than the sort that has gems set with prongs, as they can snag the fine lace.

Perhaps you are more the shimmery satin type of princess bride. If a ballgown with yards and yards of satin and a cathedral length train sounds like your taste, you will want to shop for bridal jewelry sets that are equally fabulous and glamorous. Brilliant czs set into silver will be the perfect complement to a satin ballgown. Large chandelier style earrings will dazzle, especially when paired with a cz chandelier style pendant. You will feel as though you have borrowed the crown jewels for a day in such a spectacular bridal jewelry set!

Some princess brides prefer sophisticated accessories. If you are into a sexy look, such as a slinky silk halter bridal gown, you will need the perfect jewelry to match. Long Swarovski crystal stiletto earrings are cool and sophisticated. Wear them with armloads of sparkly crystal bracelets for a look that is hot enough for the most upscale nightclub in town. Or opt for a stylish pair of Swarovski crystal chandelier earrings. Instead of a traditional tiara, the sophisticated princess bride will love the effect of a bejeweled double headband, which is sleek and stylish.

Whatever type of princess bride you are, have fun choosing the accessories that really make you feel like royalty. Your wedding is your one chance to really live out your fantasy. Take advantage of it by wearing bridal jewelry that is absolutely spectacular.

Most of us often want our wedding jewelry to be really special and we make efforts to make that dream come true. Some more efforts can actually make this dream a reality. You can go ahead and design our own wedding jewelry like ruby rings, diamond pendants and emerald bracelets among other things.

You can choose from a variety of ways but at the end, one thing remains the same. It is very easy to design these jewelry items yourself. You simply have to follow some rather simple tips, as mentioned here:

•    You have to research a little and come up with a range of jewelry pictures. The best way is to go ahead and look at the various websites and online as well as printed catalogues featuring pictures of the various jewelry items. There will be a lot of items that will leave an impression on you.

•    It is important that you study these pictures and note down every feature which has to be replicated, whenever you want to.

•    After you have the features in place, you have to decide about the gemstones. The gemstones’ shape should suit the overall design of the wedding jewelry.

•    Next, you have to make a decision about the type of metal which you would want for your band settings. The usual choices include yellow/white gold and platinum.

•    After deciding on everything you have to come up with sketches to understand how the wedding jewelry will eventually look. If you can not draw sketches, then it is important that you use some photos instead.

•    Next, it is very essential that you take the sketches or the photos to a really good jeweler. You have to make sure that each and every design element is clear to the jeweler. Only then can he or she come up with what you actually need.

•    The jeweler will usually come up with a design proof. You have to review the proof carefully and introduce some modifications, accordingly. You can keep on introducing the modifications, till the time you are completely satisfied.  

•    After you approve the final design, ask the jeweler for the various gemstones that they have in their stock. Pick the best gemstones that contribute to the overall vision that you have for your wedding rings or other jewelry.

•    After you have all the elements in place, you simply need to review the whole thing and then you are ready to go ahead and buy the ring.

You have now decided to tie the knot of love and commitment. Wedding preparations are in full action. But the toughest decision is yet to make- Selecting the right jeweler for buying wedding jewelry. Of course it becomes difficult to take this step with so many scams going around. So it is of top priority to donate maximum time and attention while selecting your jeweler if you wish to avoid any hassles just before your very special day.

1) Take It Seriously-
Some brides and grooms tend to take this not-so seriously. For example, sometime back one of my very well-off friends had called for the best party arrangers, the best venue, the best wines, the best caterers, the best suit from the best designer in town and so on. But he ignored the importance of a good reputable jeweler (even if not the best) and placed an order for a $10,500 ring for his bride with a local jeweler who showed him enticing designs of rings. My friend dint care to check the dealer’s credentials and just a night before the wedding I discovered that all the side diamonds were fake and the center diamond, though real, was fractured.

My friend was terrorized as I informed him so. We somehow managed to buy a new simple ring by next morning, but this may not be the case always. Thus it becomes really important to handle this issue carefully.

2) Know Diamonds Well-
It is extremely important to understand diamonds before you buy them. They seem to be very technical, but they aren’t actually. I’ve just found this new trend of providing education about diamonds at various online jewelry stores. B2CJewels.com is one such online jewelry store where I found proper diamond knowledge in easy to understand language. Once you know diamonds well, you can be confident enough by testing your jeweler’s diamonds.

3) Ask for Certification-
A jeweler may fool you by confusing you between the grades of cut, clarity, carat and color of a diamond and demand more money. But you can simply ask him for the diamond certificates that provide exact details of a diamond and are given as an appraisal by the famous gem laboratories like GIA or AGS. And if he fails to provide them, you can just turn your back and leave.

4) Check for Credentials-
Always check the jeweler’s bona fides. Confirm his reputation in the jewelry industry. Also talk to their customer service and ask for their additional services the jeweler can provide you like- free secure shipping, insurance, 15-30 days return policy, etc.

5) Be Firm with Budget-
A tricky jeweler may try to divert you much ahead of your decided budget- from $1000 to $1200 to $1500 and so on. No matter how beautiful and wide the collection the jeweler has, it’s of no use if it doesn’t fit in your budget. So one should always be aware of what one’s budget is and how is the jeweler trying to provide the best according to it.

With these few reminders, you can certainly begin hunting for your jewelry from a reliable dealer.

B2CJewels.com is one such reliable online jewelry store which showcases an impressive collection of genuine diamond wedding jewelry.

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