A Diamond Christmas!

When Archduke Maximillian of Austria bestowed aenough to have it sized would be the mission,
diamond ring on Mary of Burgundy in 1477, givingshould you choose to accept it! That said, there is
a diamond as a symbol of love and commitmentalways the option or buying a loose diamond and
was birthed. Prior to this only royalty woreletting her shop for the setting. You're still a hero
diamonds, believing they symbolized strength andand she gets exactly what she wants!
courage. The root of the word diamond comesTHE SHAPE & SETTING
from the Greek word "adamas", which meansDiamonds come in many shapes and settings.
unconquerable". Other folklore surroundingWould she like a round diamond, a marquise cut
diamonds links them to Cupid, whose arrowsor oval, a princess cut or emerald, pear or heart;
were said to be tipped with diamonds.there are many choices available to you to find
A diamond is an exceedingly rare item. Over 250just the diamond jewelry she wants. When
tons of ore must be processed to come up withyour're out shopping,linger by the jewelry
just one 1-carat diamond of any quality. There arecounters long enough to let her look but not long
five nations in the world which account for overenough to arouse suspicion. You may be
90% of the world's rough diamond supply, andrewarded with hints of preference that will help
those are Australia, Botswana, Namibia, Russia andyou. Take into consideration the size and shape of
South Africa. Several other countries produceher hands. This will have a bearing on how the ring
smaller but significant stones, like the Canadianlooks on her. For instance large rings sometimes
Excellent Cut diamonds from the Arctic circle.overwhelm small hands. Try to think
Now that we agree that they are rare and quiteproportionately.
valuable, why still do we want to give them asTHE OCCASION
gifts? Because they're beautiful! And elegant,What is the occasion? Is it a Christmas or Holiday
dazzling and all the other adjectives she'll likelygift? A birthday bauble? Anniversary?
apply when she opens the gift you've come upEngagement? Whatever the occasion, know that
with. Diamond jewelry is like nothing else, and ifshe'll look upon this gift as something special, a gift
you're looking to make this a Christmas or Holidayof love and endearment. Choose wisely!
to remember, the gift of diamonds will make thisSHOPPING FOR DIAMOND JEWELRY
an unforgettable Holiday season!Choosing where you buy a diamond has never
So how do you go about purchasing that diamondbeen easier. Besides the plethora of diamond
bauble she's always wanted? Here are someretailers in your very neighborhood, the internet
guidelines to follow that will give you the besthas made diamond shopping incredibly convenient.
chance at success!Most of the major jewelers have an online
WHAT DOES SHE WEAR NOW?presence, and often this will get you more stone
Notice her style now. To have the best chance atfor the money, as they have little or no overhead
finding a diamond style that compliments heronline. Most offer guarantees and return privileges,
natural chosen style you need to come armedand buying online is in my view very much safer
with the knowledge of several things. Some ofthan handing my credit card to an eighteen year
those include does she like classic, contemporary,old with a spending problem. Also, as you know if
or vintage styling? What metals does she wear. Isyou're reading this, information is readily available
it exclusively gold, platinum, silver? Does she likeonline, and suspect at times offline. A website is
bold or muted pieces, and the relative size of thenot on commission or limited so mcuh by
jewelry in her possession now.inventory as a commissioned salesperson might
WHAT SIZE DOES SHE WEAR?be.
You may have to be sort of James Bondish toDo some discreet research, gather your data, go
get this information in order to preserve theonline and find the rock of her dreams! Make this
surprise, but getting ahold of a ring just longa Diamond Christmas!