Archive for January, 2009

Diamond Ring Headband on Your Bachelorette's Party

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Diamond is a woman’s best friend.” I know you’ve heard this adage many times. What could make a bride happier than a diamond ring on her wedding day.

Nowadays a woman’s wedding day is more exciting not only because of the grand entourage and of,course, the handsome groom, but also because of some activities prior to the wedding day.
The most exciting of these activities is the bachelorette party. A bachelorette party is  originally patterned from a bachelor’s party or stag party. In the United States, it is popularly known as a bachelorette’s party. However in Australia, many women know it by “hen party or hen night. The same term is also used in the United Kingdom and in Ireland. Canadian women call it stagette. In many African countries, it is widely known as simply a girls’ night out, or kitchen tea party.

No matter what name is used to refer to it, a bachelorette’s party is a party held for the woman about to be married.It is a party to honor the woman who’s about to be married.Female friends are invited to this party and they bring presents for the bride-to-be.

During a bachelorette’s party, the bride dresses up in her wedding dress and accentuated by diamond ring headband or diamond tiara ring .Usually it’s a veiled headband with a shiny large diamond headdress. The size of the diamond headdress will give the groom-to-be the idea of how large or small the diamond wedding ring that the woman wants.

Some bachelorette’s party are privately held such as a cocktail party where the woman and the participants indulge in intimate talks about being married.In some informal parties, they play poker and other amusing games during the party, sometimes something naughty, like a male stripper to tease the bride, that every woman in the party will surely have a good laugh.

Publicly held bachelorette’s party can be held in restaurants and dining house. Those who can afford usually go on a trip or vacation to a party destination such as Florida beaches,or Las Vegas casinos.

However, it depends entirely to the party planner or organizer what kind of bachelorette’s party will be given to the bride-to-be.Just remember that in any bachelorette’s party,the participants must never cause any harassment, humiliation, embarrassment or discomfort to the woman and his groom that can ruin the reputation, harmony and love of the couple.

Selling Your Diamonds

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

“What? You’re selling your diamonds?” This might be the surprised reaction of some when you tell them that your diamond is for sale. If you’ve decided to sell your diamonds, the reasons are immaterial, the best price for the diamond is what really matters. If you’re tight on cash, don’t rush to sell your diamond. Think about the following considerations.

  • Rapaport Value. Have your diamond appraised by jewelers so you’ll have a good idea of how much is its present market value. Approach your jewelers and ask them for the Rapaport Value which is the wholesale value of a diamond. Based from the GIA certificate, you can have the highest price possible for your diamond. This is why the diamond certificate is very valuable.
  • No to Pawnshops or Consignments. Don’t sell your diamonds to pawnshops. You’ll be surprised that they can only offer you 10% of the actual price of your diamond.Never also allow some jewelry shops to get it for consignment. You’ve heard about scams and you don’t want to be the next victim! The first prospects that you must approach are your friends and family members. Who knows they’d    interested. If they won’t buy, then you can go look for prospects outside your family and friends circle.
  • Auction. Some diamonds are rare that personally selling them to individuals may not be good. You can auction them off through a famous auction house. This can give you a better price for your rare diamond.
  • Classified Ads and Ebay. Diamonds that aren’t rated as high-end diamonds can also be advertised for selling in the classified ads. However, just be cautious about dealing with individuals and selling to a stranger. Diamonds are so priceless that even your life can be endangered.
  • Jewelry Stores. This is your last choice if you want your diamond turned into quick cash.When dealing with personnel of a jewelry shop, see to it that you don’t keep your sight off to your diamond. They might trick you by replacing your diamond with a poorer quality.Make sure that your diamond certificate is with you so that the jeweler can give you the real price for your diamond. If you don’t have a diamond certificate, get one before transacting your diamonds to anyone or any jewelry store.You must be given a fair price of at least 60-80 percent of the Rapaport value and nothing less. If they can’t give you that price, leave the store and look for another buyer.