If you are looking for the perfect engagement ring, you probably have a very clear idea of what you want.  It does not matter whether you want to surprise her at the proposal or shop together afterwards for the engagement ring, it can take more than one visit to one jeweller to find something close to what you really want. 
So why not build your own diamond engagement ring?

This is not as expensive as you might think.  And it will add a personal touch to the ring that you both hope symbolises your lifelong commitment to each other.  So why not create your own ring?

Some of the best jewellers online, all offer build your own engagement ring services.  If you want, you can buy a ring that is totally bespoke.  But most people find their perfect engagement ring setting in the wide selection of bands designs offered.  This keeps the costs down to a manageable level. 

The range of engagement ring settings includes the more popular styles of solitaires and trilogy styles, in bands ranging from narrow to wide.  And all of these can be made in your choice of metal.  So if you are looking for that very unusual rose gold engagement ring, or something in platinum, it can be done. 

And when you have chosen your setting, you can have fun choosing the perfect stones to set into it!  At the end, you will have a unique engagement ring that will be treasured by you both and your heirs for generations to come. 

Go on!  Treat yourself! 
Start right now to create your own diamond engagement ring.

Pearl jewelry is some of the most elegant and classic jewelry a woman can own.  It can be dressed up or down and can be equally worn with a crisp white shirt and pair of blue jeans or a sensational evening dress.  In fact, it is possible to transform a casual look into something very special just by adding some pearl jewelry.

And this is what makes pearls an essential jewelry piece for any woman.  A pair of pearl stud earrings is one of the true must-have pieces and with the current trends for different colors of pearls, there really is no reason not to have more than one pair!

If you are looking to buy a first pair of pearl earrings, string of pearls, or indeed any other piece of pearl jewelry, the best advice is to keep it simple.  If you have no idea whether you should buy Tahitian, Akoya or freshwater pearls, go with the most affordable white or cream pearls in the first instance and keep the pair of black Tahitian pearl earrings as something to aspire to.

Freshwater pearls come in a wide range of colors and shapes, according to which mollusc species cultivated them.  It is common for the small nucleus of freshwater pearls to be drilled out during the setting process, which means that freshwater pearls are often pure nacre.  This makes them robust and gives them a wonderful lustre.  With proper care and gentle cleaning, they should last a lifetime and beyond!  Pearls make great heirloom pieces.

What else comes in so many colors and shapes, is wonderful quality and likely to stay stunningly beautiful for a lifetime?  Whether you buy hand made bracelets, chandelier drop earrings or something else, freshwater pearls are a must have accessory! 

Check out the best deals in freshwater pearls before you forget!

Everyone knows that whatever the hottest celebrities wear on the Red Carpet influences dress styles in the High Street even more than the Catwalk.  And whatever is true for clothes fashion, is also true for jewelry fashion. 

Celebrities have worn spectacular colored diamond pieces, huge pink rocks, glorious emerald pieces and gorgeous diamond chandelier earrings.  And this has driven jewelry fashion.

But what can you hope to do when every starlet and Oscar winner alike openly admits to borrowing her diamond trinkets from publicity hungry jewelry stores?  I mean, normal folk cannot hope to just wander into any jewelry store and ask to borrow two million dollars worth of diamonds for the evening, even if they did have the necessary security! 

But actually, you don’t have to.  Gemstone jewelry can look as fabulous as the most precious sapphire, emerald, ruby and diamond jewelry but for a fraction of the price.  If a piece is well made, and set into sterling silver, peridot jewelry can take on the look of fabulous emeralds in platinum or white gold.  And heat treated colored diamond jewelry has the appearance of much more expensive natural fancy colored diamonds. 

And with such opulence in abundance, even the simplest style becomes devastatingly chic.  Beautiful gemstone jewelry instantly transforms the normal appearance of any woman into the diva-like image of a celebrity!  And every woman deserves that, surely!

White gold and platinum may look alike, but that’s where the similarities end. Platinum is actually denser and it retains its color without yellowing. For people with allergic reactions to metal alloy, platinum is the most hypo-allergenic.

The brightness of platinum complements the diamonds in the setting, which means that platinum is an increasingly popular for engagement rings and wedding bands. However, platinum is more costly than white gold and because it is such a hard metal it is also more difficult to size (rings).

So why choose white gold over platinum?

White gold is softer than platinum, making it easier to mould, shape, and to size! White gold is the better value for the wedding band so if you choose a white gold band, you can put more money into the diamond or other stone to complete the jewelry design.

Its relative softness also means that white gold handles scratches without compromise – they wear away. On the other hand platinum shows every sign of scratches. So if you are after an antique look or classic design, white gold is definitely the right choice!

The gold undertones in white gold gives any jewelry item made from it a warm glow that is pleasing to the eye and familiar as a symbol of love, elegance and discerning choices. Why not check out our white gold jewelry choices and save money with this hot trend look?

When Marilyn Monroe sang that Diamond’s are a Girl’s Best Friend, fancy colored diamonds were well beyond the reach of mere mortals!  The vast majority of all mined diamonds are colorless crystals and small carat weight crystals to boot.  This makes extraordinary fancies, such as the huge, flawless pink Hope Diamond exceptionally rare and explains its priceless price tag!

However, when Ben Affleck gave J-Lo a stunning pink diamond engagement ring, and David Beckham later gave Victoria a pink diamond, these glorious stones grabbed the public’s attention.  Unsurprisingly these glorious rocks also had celebrity price tags.  J-Lo’s ring was reputedly worth over a million dollars at the time! 

However, recent advancements in heat treatment techniques has meant that naturally occurring trace colors within diamond crystals can be enhanced.  This produces desirable tones and shades and results in genuine mined diamonds with celebrity fancy hues but more affordable price tags!

Fancies are available in different colors and shades.  Because of the celebrity connection, pink diamonds are especially popular, and therefore expensive; the more popular baby pink and bubble gum pink shades are much pricier than paler pink hues.  But if you really want to own a fancy diamond affordably, you should look for other colors as well as less popular shades of pink to find something to match your budget.  In particular, black, chocolate, champagne and yellow are very popular colors, and blue diamond jewelry is also comparatively affordable these days. 

Check out our selection of fancy colored diamond jewelry, or follow the link by clicking here to view our selection of black studs, yellow diamond studs and blue diamond earrings.

Gemstone jewelry makes a wonderful gift for a birthday, anniversary, the holiday season and as a Christmas gift.  depending upon your choice of gemstone, and style of jewelry, gemstone gifts cater for all budgets.  Top of the range are precious diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds set into precious metals but more affordable items include peridot jewelry, opals and amethyst jewelry set into gold or silver.  

And with economic semi-precious gemstones, you ould buy one piece of jewelry, say a necklace, and team it up with a matching pair of earrings another time.  Or maybe you have the budget to buy a gemstone “set”, such as ring and bracelet, necklace and bracelet or necklace and earrings?  The wonderful thing about gemstone jewelry is that it is so easy to personalise a gift!

And gemstone jewelry is not just for people who prefer dainty jewelry.  Many gemstones can be found in larger carat weights, or their affordability means they can be clustered together to form a glorious piece with a high WOW factor!

Remember too that many gemstones are also associated with a particular month and/or zodiac sign.  So why not consider making a gift of “birthstone” jewelry.  Obviously this will vary from person to person depending on their birth month!  But don’t be limited to birthstone gemstones.  Because whilst opal jewelry is October’s birthstone jewelry, and peridot is August’s, if your October born friend adores green, maybe peridot earrings would be perfect!

And don’t forget that oneof the best ways to shop around for the best gemstone jewelry and cheapest prices is online!  Why not check out or gorgeous pieces of handmade opal, peridot and amethyst gemstone jewelry and take advantage of the special online prices?

Go on, treat someone special!