Fancy Colour Diamonds

Ever since you saw Jennifer Lopez’s pink diamond engagement ring you’ve had your heart set on your very own, high end, fancy colored diamond jewelry? Here are a few pros and cons to take into consideration when shopping for fancy color diamond set jewelry:

The Pros
Fancy colour diamonds were once considered to be inferior to colourless diamonds in terms of quality and value. However, these days, gemologists and loose diamond experts have all recognized the immense rarity and value of naturally formed fancy colour diamonds. When shopping for fancy colour diamond set jewellery pieces, one can rely on the fact that fancy colour diamonds are incredibly rare and unique and that fancy colour diamond set jewellery is bound to be truly one of a kind, eye catching and incredible stunning. A customer who is interested in a dazzling, unique jewellery piece is sure to be pleased with a high end, fancy colour diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, bracelets, stud earrings or pendants.

 

The Cons
Although fancy colour diamonds are incredibly unique, they are also incredibly valuable and expensive. Since fancy colour diamonds are so rare, and since fancy colour diamonds that are high in quality and in carat weight are so uncommon, jewellery set with fancy colour diamonds can get rather costly. In addition, since natural fancy colour diamonds are so uncommon, you may discover that finding your dream fancy colour engagement ring , wedding band, or any other kind of jewellery for that matter, is not an easy task. Subsequently, you may be forced to have your fancy colour diamond set jewellery custom designed and made.

Trendy Alternative Diamond Wedding Jewellery

Although it is true that most couples prefer the classic engagement ring/wedding band combo, there are those couples who wish to mark their commitment with wedding jewellery that is in no way conventional, claiming that their wedding jewellery should be as special and unique as their exceptional relationships are. For those couples looking for distinctive wedding jewellery here is a list of alternative wedding jewellery trends for 2011:

You can’t go wrong with diamond stud earrings
Timeless and elegant, diamond stud earrings are known for their incredible appearance, tasteful aesthetics and as great alternatives to more conventional wedding jewellery pieces. Wearing matching diamond studs is the perfect way of marking your everlasting commitment to one another, not to mention that diamond stud earrings can, at times, be significantly less expensive than diamond set engagement rings and wedding bands.


Who doesn’t love diamond heart pendants?

Matching diamond heart pendants imbued with sentimentality and deeper meaning would make great alternative wedding jewellery. A split heart diamond pendant is especially favoured by couples who are looking for a way to indicate the love they share for one another.



Who could say no to diamond journey necklaces?

Featuring three consecutively set diamonds on a long chain, diamond journey necklaces are meant to represent the past, present and future stages in a couple’s relationship and the journey they embark on together once they have made their commitment. Diamond journey necklaces are especially popular with the younger demographic who aren’t afraid of a little bling.

Top 3 Most Popular Wedding Ring Styles for 2011

2011 was marked with an increase in shoppers’ demand for stylish, chic and unique wedding rings. Consequently, this year’s jewellery market is flooded with wedding rings in an abundance of styles and designs, from the ever-popular, classic solitaire diamond wedding band to more contemporary, precious gemstone encrusted cluster set wedding rings. Here are the top 3 most popular wedding band styles for 2011:

Plain banded wedding rings
Simple, unadorned wedding rings are an all time favorite. Adored for their simple aesthetics, their clean lines, their graceful contours, plain banded wedding rings are perfect for couples who want understated, elegant looking wedding rings. Not to mention that this style of wedding band is usually the most affordable when it comes to various wedding ring styles due to the simplicity of its design and the lack of diamond or precious gemstone embellishments.

Tension set wedding rings
The tension setting is a relatively new setting style, favored for its tasteful, yet unique appearance. A tension setting will commonly feature a solitaire diamond, set flush to the band’s surface, held securely in place by two tiny metal prongs attached to the band’s metal edges. Tension set wedding rings are perfect for couples who are looking for a truly one of a kind, sophisticated wedding band.

Eternity wedding rings
Eternity wedding rings are just about the same as eternity engagement rings. Pave set diamonds encircle the entire spans of the ring’s band, creating a glitzy effect. The eternity wedding band was made popular by its eye-catching, glittery allure and is in high demand with those couples who are interested in a wedding band that is sure to awe and astound. Eternity wedding rings can at times be more costly than the plain banded wedding ring and the tension set wedding band mentioned above due to the amount of diamonds incorporated in this particular wedding ring style, however, the eternity wedding bandmakes up for its costliness with its glamorous appearance.

Should I Engrave My Wedding Ring

A question many wedding couples ponder over is if they should engrave on their wedding rings, and if so, what to engrave on them. We found a great list of engraving messages on E-Wedding Bands. Some messages were romantic, others sentimental, some humorous and others questionable….

If you want a huge list of engraving inspiration head to http://www.e-weddingbands.com

Wedding shoes with a little colour

If your wedding dress is the traditional white colour, don’t feel the need to opt for white shoes. Experiment with different colours, such as light pastel shades for a little colour. You may opt to choose a colour that compliments your bridal bouquet.

An alternative approach is to opt for white shoes that have contrasting colour in the embellishments. The point is, don’t feel the need to stick to traditional. Have a little experiment and find out what works for you.

Wedding Ring Pillow

Avoid buying ring pillows from a specialised bridal store when you can just as easily by a plain satin one from a craft store and embellish it yourself with a little bit of creativity. Adding some precious lace, and/or some small decorative silk flowers can transform an ordinary craft pillow into a ring pillow. You might consider having yours and your partner’s name embroidered somewhere on the pillow to turn it into an heirloom. You could either make this as a main feature, or have it stitched onto the bottom of the pillow to serve as a future memento.
This won’t cost you very much if you can do it yourself, otherwise ask a family member or friend who is crafty if there can do it for you.

What To Engrave on your Wedding Ring?

Once you have made the decision to engrave your wedding ring, you will need to decide what you want to put on the ring

Some possible ideas are:
- The wedding date itself 22nd May 2011
- The title or song line from the lyrics of a favourite song Everlasting love
- The place and year that you met Phillip’s Island 2006
- A word or saying that only you and your partner understand as it has an inner meaning.