By Gen Wright
 There are times when you will be in the store, and all of a sudden, the perfect ring nearly jumps right out of the showcase and on to your finger. However, there are other times when you are searching for the ideal ring that flatters your hands and fingers and are unable to find exactly what you are looking for. Why it is easy some days and nearly impossible on others remains a mystery.
While I can't lead you to the exact ring that will be perfect for you, I can help you with your buying decisions. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Have you set a budget for your ring purchase?
Are you shopping for your ring online or in person?
What is the occasion you're buying this ring for?
Do you want this ring to be worn everyday, or just for special occasions?
Is this ring something you intend to pass on to future generations?
Do you want something plain or ornate?
Are you looking for gemstone jewelry, or a ring with gemstone beads?
Are you looking |
|
Read more...
|
|
By Gen Wright
 Customers who yearn for pearl jewelry are following a tradition that extends back though the ages . According to legend , Cleopatra ground up a pearl in a cup of wine and told Marc Antony she was swallowing a country's riches .British monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, adorned their necks and wardrobes with pearls .To the ancient Greeks , pearls represented love and marriage ,an association that grew over the years .
Pearls and marriage are still linked in the public consciousness today .According to the Cultured Pearl Information Center (CPIC), 37% of all pearls sold in the United States are purchased for bridal occasions .The bridal market is the second largest U.S. market for pearl sales, next to holiday purchase (42% of sales) . Pearls items are extremely appropriate for bridal-party gifts , but because pearls are a classic complement to a business suit ,they're also appropriate gifts to mark graduations and promotions. They're june's birthstone and a traditional gift for third and 30th anniversaries .
It's no wonder the pearl's popularity has persisted .After all , it's |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next > End >>
|
| Results 50 - 56 of 59 |
