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3/31/2010

Origin of nose ring

Nose speaks for the face. If Mother Nature has carefully shaped it, then everything else is put in place. A well-chiseled nose adds beauty to a woman's face. A tiny nose stud makes it more beautiful.

Any beautiful nose is bound to inspire. Was not Blaise Pascal right when he said : "If the nose of Cleopatra had been a little shorter the whole face of the world would have been changed"? And the beautiful nose enhanced by the nose ring or stud is bound to fascinate anyone blessed with eyes. This nose ring or stud is a new addition to bridal attire. And in today's fashionable world not many women opt to pierce their nose. But since they have to wear it on their wedding day they prefer to use the press type of nose ring. In wearing it, the design and position very much matter, if the bride wants her bridegroom go crazy over her beauty. Women of Tamilnadu rarely wear nose ring. Nose stud is their favourite and some like to wear on both the wings of their nose.

This nose stud is commonly known as `mookkutthi', meaning `that which pierces the nose'. `Natthu' ( `nath' in the North) is the word given to the nose ring and `Pullakku' (`bulaag' in the North) is the pendant suspended from the partition of the nostrils. The bride from Maharashtra wears it on the left wing of her nose while her counterpart in Gujarat wears it on the right.

In many parts of India it is a part of women's jewelry. A Konkani bride may wear a tiny nose ring adorned with fish or bird fashioned in gold. A Rajasthani bride may wear a small gold or silver nose ring studded with precious stones. The Uttar Pradeshi bride would like to adorn herself with two pearls and a pendulous head.

The Punjabi likes to put on a nose ring made of gold strung with many motifs. And this is how the Indian women adorn their nose on the wedding day. Unfortunately the ornaments that adorn the Indian women are not of Indian origin. Sangam Tamil literature remains silent to such ornaments. So is ancient Sanskrit literature.

Ancient Indian art never depicted a female form with the nose ornaments. Then the custom of wearing nose ornaments should have come with the invaders. This custom of wearing nose ornaments was quite popular among the Middle East residents. Historians opine that it was introduced to India by the Muslim invaders and that was in the 11th century.

It is strongly believed that the nose ornaments have their own scientific advantages. By piercing the nose to wear these ornaments the women protect themselves from all nasal infections. It also helps her to have a stronger sense of smell. Call it acupuncture treatment. The nose ornament began to attract the Indian women and by the 17th century it gained popularity all over India.

Painters and sculptors while they depicted Indian women and goddesses adorned them with nose ornaments. Poets went on their viewless wings of poesy and sang in praise of their beloved's nose and the ornaments that glorified their beauty. And today the nose ornament has become an essential part of the bridal attire and is a symbol of marital status.

Ear-occluding accessories—Alexander Wang vertebra earrings

So funny,isn’t it?You can’t imagine how the earrings should be worn without watching the model picture,or you even have no idea about what they are.It’s believed that few of us noticed that the models on Alexander Wang’s fall and winter show of 2009 were wearing such things.

It looks a bit horrified,somewhat strange animals’ skeleton.But it’s really cool when wearing on the models’ ears,hanging like earphones,the models seemed to enjoy them very much.In fact,this conceptual earring attracted others on the Jil Sander spring and summer show of 2009. Karl Lagerfeld has also promoted such kind of earrings,however, Alexander Wang’s earrings obtained majority of the market share—quiet publishment but admirable after its debut.Girls who don’t have ear holes can also wear freely as it’s hanged on the ears.But we should see how the models wear, only one is enough.If both worn on the ears,you will look a bit stubborn. Moreover, one is indeed enough as a silver accessory with an approximate price of 7500RMB.

3/30/2010

How to afford a special engagement ring

When Time Is Not An Issue

When you have enough time to save money for the ring, it is a good idea to do so. That way you’ll save a lot of money on interests due to financing. Making necessary adjustments to your budget will help you put a fixed amount apart every month to build up the sum you’ll need to purchase that special engagement ring.

It’s just better to put some money aside every month than waiting to see if there is money left at the end of the month.The prices of engagement rings varied. You can obtain an engagement ring for a price that ranges from a couple of hundreds to several thousands dollars.

There are of course engagement rings worth a lot more than that but this article is not intended for such eccentricities. According to the price of the ring you’ll need to calculate the time you’ll need to save the money and thus, the amount you’ll have to put aside every month.

When Time Is An Issue

When time is an issue you have no other choice but to resort to financing. There are many different financial products that you can obtain in order to pay for an engagement ring. For instance, if you own a credit card, then, your problem is half solved as you only need to purchase your engagement ring with your card and pay as much as you can of the balance every month to finally pay it off. However, whether the ring is expensive or you don’t have enough credit left on your card you may want to try other alternatives.

Unsecured personal loans are an excellent choice, they provide higher amounts that can easily reach ten thousands dollars and they also provide flexible repayment schedules that can last up to five years or even longer. Yet, your choice for an engagement ring may be a bit more expensive.

In that case, resorting to a secured loan might be a good idea. Truth is that even for lower price rings (five thousands and up) loans based on equity can provide more advantageous terms like lower rates and longer repayment programs so you won’t have to worry about repayment.It is a good idea to combine some savings with financing to keep things inexpensive if you have the time to do so. Maybe, saving a couple of months and financing the rest of the price of the engagement ring can do the trick.

Sowie nobility -- Christian Dior coin shape necklace&bracelet



Though of coin shape,it's absolutely not a feeling of wearing neck-round coins.The design inspiration was due to Persian Miniature,whose protagonist is a nobility, wearing delicate artwork accessories-Luxurious,exaggerated but not worldliness at all.

Excellent design is absolutely changeable but not mess.Laziness can make nothing. Take multi-layer necklace of the Christian Dior series as an example,it has four kinds of coin shape pendants-relief and skeleton,big and small sizes are available, four beadings with different shapes(golden round,golden drips,white pearls and flat round) and sizes.Such a necklace with 12 different accessories,only the old Persian nobilities’ jewerly makers would endeavour to make such remarkable necklace.

Such luxurious jewerly is not a daily necessity, but you can really feel like a nobility wearing one on some special occasions.






The meaning of wearing necklace

In ancient times, both men and women (usually royalty) wore necklaces, which were most often buried with the dead.

Greek artifacts include pendants or amulets which mythology tells us has significant purposes of personal protection and acknowledgement of the Gods. Greek men, however, rarely wore any jewelry other than a ring or gold wreath, for fear of seeming lady-like.

Roman history includes the introduction of gold to the craft of jewelry making after conquering the Orient nearly 2,500 years ago. Yet at one point in Roman history, wearing too much gold was seen as an unacceptable flaunting of your luxuries. Though the products and methods used to create necklaces have changed through the years, it seems that people have always shown others their elevated social status, or proclaimed religious beliefs by wearing the appropriate necklaces. Today, the array of necklaces available is so diverse . from crafts made by children at summer camps to fine jewelry made of precious metals and gemstones. When choosing a new necklace, know that the options are endless.

3/29/2010

Recommendation for the twelve constellations' anklets

AriesRed kidney beans in the heart,together with the shining red kidney beans color, sending forth the smells of the young and rejuvenating Aries girls.With this anklets swinging aroung the ankles,the brisk and brave girls are stepping purly while telling their lovwsick to each others actively.

TaurusThe french anklets was designed by the French desiger Farah in the middle age. Simplicity and rationality are noth what Farah has been tracing in his whole life, so it will absolutely a good choice for you to send the Taurus girls this kind of anklets.

GeminiThe Gemini girls dislike the things with too much accessories,simple and cool are the best for them.The bells on the anklet will become best featuring sound for praising the wonderful life that we have.

CancerThis pink-blue pearl anklet is luxurious and precious,with a function of tranquilizer. Besides.its color is quite gentle and moist and let people feel at ease,which is the very beauty of the Cancer girl.

LeoTibet-accouterment red beads anklet is made of Tibetan Tianshan Mountain’s red beads, which is also popular in the Chark race and representative of the magic power. The flamming and exaggerated color naturally send forth the Leos’ personality.

VirgoSilver beads make up this twin chains beads anklets,showing a unique beautiful, silent, elegant and unlimited femininity feeling.Matching with petal trimmed grapplers, how can you stay calm facing this anklet?

LibraThe legendary Rose crystal with gathered Yulong is quite luxurious accessory in the acient times,which has ever become Taiping princess favourite.Though it can’t be compared favourably with that one,it is still charming as before.

ScorpiusPurple belongs to the mysterious Scorpius,with purple crystal anklets on the ankles, they will become remarkable.You are tonight’s mysterious princess if matching with purple earrings.

Sagittarius Only with diversity color on, can the pink crystal seven-color anklets present the Sagittarius’ girls active hearts and carefree expression.The anklets will be a rainbow while swinging around the Sagittarius’ girls’ sleek ankles.

CapricornCapricorns’ beauty comes from inner accumulation and unknown to others. Wearing this pure silver anklets can unveil your beautiful look.

AquariusShaping like a string of small firecrackers,this king of special anklet sends out a bold and unconstrained feeling. Who dare to wear such things around the ankles?Only the Aquarius,who love novel things.

Pisces With dog’s foot print in sequence vining around the Pices’ Girls beautiful ankles and the swinging bells,whose dogs will be attracted?

The Origin of the Wearing Earrings

According to Magical Arts evil spirits were thought to be able to enter the body through any of its openings and take control. "The first earrings were probably worn to bar the way to these spirits and so was the first lipstick."

"Earrings are rings that are worn in the ears. Piercing the lobes to allow the wearing of earrings is an ancient practice.

"Most parts of the body have been pierced for various magical and religious reasons throughout the ages. Ears may have been among the first, along with the nose which is still pierced in India for protective, as well as cosmetic reasons.

"Folklore still surrounds this practice. Pierced earrings general are often recommended to strengthen weak eyes if set with emeralds, they are particularly effective. Gold earrings are often worn by those wishing to cure headaches, though some say to wear one gold earring and one silver for this purpose."

In Genesis, when God told Jacob to go the Bethel, Jacob:

"said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments: And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went. And they gave unto Jacob all the strange gods which were in their hand, and all their earrings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem" (Genesis 3 5:2-4).

When Jacobs household was ready to seek God, they got rid of all their earrings and idols. What some people do not realise is that Satan is a liar and a deceiver. Instead of these items protecting an individual from the evil spirits, they are actually attracting evil spirits.

Hosea says that Israel "decked herself with her earrings and her jewels, and she went after her lovers, and forgat Me, saith the Lord."

I Timothy advises: "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."

Fine Diamond Jewelry Accessories

Fine diamond jewelry has long been and will continue to be one of the world's oldest love affairs. Excepting the earliest homo sapiens who prized diamonds only for their hardness, fine diamonds have a long and respected history the world over. Even in ancient times, diamonds were praised for more than their indestructibility; the ancients also believed this natural phenomenon to be exquisitely beautiful and they lost no time cutting and shaping the stones to reveal their inner radiance.If you fast forward to modern times you'll notice that a lot has changed, but our love for fine diamond jewelry continues to burn brightly. Owning a beautiful set of diamond jewelry is every girl's fondest dream and diamond engagement rings continue to be the standard when it comes to proper wedding proposals. So it's just a guess, but I'd say that our appreciation for diamonds is here to stay.

Fine Diamond Jewelry Makes Great Gifts

Most fine diamond jewelry is sold as gifts and it's easy to see why. How can a guy go wrong when he buys his loved one fine diamond jewelry? Seriously, try to imagine a girl who would be disappointed by a lovely pair of diamond earrings or stunning diamond necklace; I, for one, am drawing a blank.But diamonds don't have to be given as tokens of romantic affection. It's perfectly appropriate to buy your mother a pair of diamond stud earrings for Mother's Day; and that niece of yours that's graduating from college is sure to love a diamond tennis bracelet. Fine diamond jewelry is a great gift for almost any occasion.

Fine Diamond Jewelry Can Do Wonders for Your WardrobeIf

you suspect that it will be quite a while before someone gives you fine diamond jewelry, it's time to take action! After all, there's no law against buying diamond jewelry for yourself. If your daily attire is in dire need of some excitement, think about buying some fine diamond jewelry.

Diamonds pack a lot of sparkle in a little space, so you don't need to break the bank when you go to shop for diamonds. A simple pair of stud earrings or a diamond pendant may be all you need. Whatever type of diamond jewelry you choose, you're sure to notice a difference in your look; diamonds can make any outfit look classier.

Diamond Jewelry Is a Wise Investment

Fashion trends come and go,but one thing's for sure: fine diamond jewelry will never go out of style. If you're worried that buying diamond jewelry is too indulgent, think again! Naturally occurring diamonds are only becoming more rare and as time goes on, diamond jewelry will only increase in value.That means the diamond ring you buy now will be worth several times its original value in the decades to come.And don't feel limited to buy what some would deem classic or timeless designs. If you choose a design that ends up going out of style in the future, you can always have the stone reset according to the current fashion.

3/28/2010

Pretty Pins

This Designer Sterling Music Measure Brooch Pin sells only for 125 dollars.Music notes never looked so good. Designer "Music Note" brooch in Sterling Silver. Each piece is hand made and intricately making this piece something that can't be ignored - especially for those music lovers! The sterling silver is protected by a durable finish and does not require polishing. Pin is solid and measures 13/4" wide by 11/8" at the highest.Wearing it will make you feel like dancing and happy all the time.

The next comes to some candy pins.Seeing these pretty pins,do youl have a feeling of being princess,too?The first one has a pink heart shape with an artsy tail with four pearl pendants on.The pin will swing while you are walking with it.

The second candy pin will remind you of the night sky with stars.But more colorful than the real sky,as it has pink and yellow stars.The moon is yellow,too.Wear it will make you rejuvenate and active.

The third one has more crystal and more shapes.Drift bottles and silver teapot-shape trimming are available Vivid and colorful,it can be a gift for the kids or young cousins.

This TEXAS pin is somewhat mysterious with ruby and sapphire as the pendants.The noble quality is thoroughly released to us.

You are wearing pencil vase with scissors,pens,rulers etc.A big red strawberry is attached on the side of the pencil vase.It a good idea to send this to a little kids at school.The pin just adds more fun for his study.

The last one comes to floral pins.The blue grounding with a cell phone,a comb,a mirror and a lipstick on,taking on a delicate but useful look.

Pink Diamonds

You might be puzzling about what forms pink diamonds,actually, the colored diamonds have a chemical variation that affects how the stones reflect light, resulting in different hues. However, the colorless diamond is comprised of pure carbon.

Other elements, such as existing radiation during formation or twists in the crystal structure of the stone can also affect a diamond’s color. While gemologists are certain of what causes certain shades – boron, for example, creates blue stones – they haven’t yet discovered what creates pink shades. Pink is one of the rarest colors of diamonds, and commercial quality stones are only found in the Argyle Mine in Australia, making them even more mysterious and desirable.

Next you may ask“How is the quality of pink diamond? Will it be not so good as the colorless one?”According to the research,all diamonds, regardless of their specific color, are judged by their carat weight, cut proportions, purity of clarity, and overall color.

While most diamonds with a tinge of color are considered inferior and less valuable, an intense, consistent color is highly valued. That characteristic is one of the most prevalent when judging the quality of pink diamonds.

Pink stones are available in a range of hues, from a very light salmon to an intense, vibrant magenta. The deeper the color, the more valuable the stone and hence, the higher its price. The majority of pink stones are lighter shades, but because of their inherent rarity they still sell at a high price, up to ten times the cost of a colorless stone with similar quality.

All diamonds, regardless of their color, are subject to the same types of flaws and inclusions. Normally any flaw will decrease the value of a gem, but because of pink diamonds’ rarity, jewelers may manipulate the flaw to create a unique design – a starburst, for example – rather than discard the stone as unworkable. Ideally, however, the stone should be flawless to keep its unusual color.

Have you ever dream of a pink diamond ring? You are certainly to look more feminine and graceful with pink diamond ring on your delicate finger.Ever since Jennifer Lopez was given a pink engagement ring, these stones have become a fashion trend. Pink diamond engagement rings can be found in a variety of styles, settings, and designs, or if a couple is lucky enough to obtain a loose gem, most jewelers would welcome the opportunity to create a custom ring with the unusual shade.

To preserve the stone’s color, most colored diamond rings are set in white gold or platinum rather than yellow gold, which may cast a yellowish hue onto the stone. In the case of pink diamonds, simple settings accented by smaller colorless diamonds or coordinating gemstones are the most prevalent designs.

Pink diamonds are a rare but beautiful option for couples interested in unique diamond jewelry, including engagement rings. Though they are expensive, the sophistication and rarity of the gems has made them increasingly popular in today’s jewelry market.

3/25/2010

Wedding accessories—the less,the better

The key—headwear

Head make-up is the climax of the bride-make-up,thus it will take hours to finish.Half bottle of wax and at least a dozen of clips must be used upon the head to create a full head of twist bread. But nowadays,when we encourage simple,more and more brides prefer fresh and natural hair styles to a freeze hair style.

Only a dazzling hair clasp will be enough if the beide wears a quite simple hair style.For example, you can wear a bun on the back head and you will become dignified immediately after a diamond crown is worn on it.The princess character can be revealed by snow white wedding dress. However, if you wear a complicated hair style,the diamond studs can make it up,by alternating silver color with black hair color.Otherwise,you can use the purer and more beautiful flowers instead of the clips.

Earrings—modifying your face

The earrings shoulde be chosen upon different faces and hair styles.The right earrings can soften you whole face and make the finishing point.However,wrongly selected earrings can expose your weakness and ruined the whole image of the bride.

Bride with round face should wear long earrings,which will enlongate the round face and looks more graceful.While the round earrings will just make your face rounder; Bride with long face should wear round or big earrings to adjust the proportion of the face,making it more charming. The squared face bride should wear delicate studds or narrow earrings.The bride with plump lower face can be made up by big studs.

To match the earrings with hairstyle,the bride has thick hair should select swinging rings,while the one thin hair should opt for mini and light studs.If the bride has asymmetric hairstyle with one ear hidden inside,you can wear an earring on the opposite to act as a foil.

Earrings also have colors ,which should be coordinate with the wedding dress.The bride in gloomy wedding dress can be adjusted by silver pearl earrings.

Neckwear-conceal your weakness

Long neck should wear neck rings or broad neckwear,to emphasize your charming neck. However,the sturdy neck should wear thin necklace,which can drop others’ attention away from your weakness.

Choose necklace upon different kinds of wedding dresses---Horizontal neck,sleeveless or shoulder stuck should select a white pearl necklace,which will add a flair to your dignified and elegant wedding dress.A long pearl necklace is suitable for those who wear backless wedding dress,making a finishing point.A necklace with pendant can help make up the vacancy position upon your bosom.Finally, the bride who wears skinny and elastic wedding dress to emphasize her slim body shape,is not suitable to wear exaggerated necklace,which will ruin the whole streamlined look.

The bride with short hair should choose the long and thick necklace,while thin and short necklace is suitable for the long-hair-bride.

Wistlet-easy to be redundant

No bracelet is needed if you are wearing the western wedding dress,especially when you are wearing gloves.It’s quite funny to wear anything right over the gloves.

If you are wearing wedding dress with short sleeves,don’t forget to wear a vendure bracelet, which will set your grace and dignity off if you have white skin.Both conventional golden accessories and skeleton bracelets with elegant pearl petals are good choices for you. The wedding dress with long sleeves are inclined to cover the accessories and can’t be seen by others.
Some brides will wear a wrist watch on the ceremony,when it’s needless to watch the time at all.You may find other accessories adequate for the ceremony instead.

Handwear-essential

No more to say,no other choice,all we wear is the wedding ring.

Meanfuly as it is,you may select the wedding ring depending on your economic capabilities and your finger size.Diamond has been a eternal romance sign since the ancient time,most couples will choose diamond rings for the wedding. The bride with short fingers should select the linear rings,which can make your finger looks longer, avoid the roung,squared or rectangular diamond rings.The thin ring,which is easier to be trapped into your flesh,isn’t fit for plump finger as it will make your finger more plump.Spiral rings will make your fingers look thinner.Rings with horizontal stripes, broad bands,layering embeded,round and squared diamond rings are suitable for those who have slim fingers..

Platron-the least but the best

Glamorous brooches,which can be worn in somewhere else besides bosom, are rarely used for the wedding.You can wear the pretty brooch on your waist,which will add a flair to your wedding dress.You can wear it in any places beside the waist position.It’s the utmost beautiful as long as it fits.

Attire-the most eminence

The pearls will be glaring when trimmed on your wedding dress-on the neckline,cuff or waist. However,too much pearl trimmings will conceal the inborned bright of the wedding dress and become a common pearls clothes.Adequate pearls should also be trimmed on the mantilla,setting off the black hair.

With pearls acting as a foil to the wedding dress,we should be more cautious when selecting the accessories.Luxurious wedding dress should match some simple accessories,avoiding the clutter and vulgar feeling.

Hot substitution accessories

Only those who were married know how busy they will be on the wedding scene.Everything comes into a mess that an earring or headwear missing will always happen.Some brides will choose a set of replicated accessories and wears on the wedding ceremony.Who cares whether the accessories are genuine or not? The utmost important thing is that they are of pretty pattern and go well with the wedding dress and hair style.

Twinkling Stars-Montblanc 4810 Mini-Jewelry Series

Montblanc 4810 Mini jewelry has four more publishes of 18K gold bracelets and necklaces,with delicate golden heart-shaped and hexagram trimmings attached on them.Free youth is penetrating into the elegant look,matching well with the classic white hexagram symbol of Montblanc.

Belonging to the Montblanc 4810 jewelry series,which has white hexagram signs of Montblanc,it is the most popular series among the Montblanc jewelry.The white hexagram not only represents supper traditional hadicraft and top quality products,but also the numbers”4810” have hid magical secret—both a representative height of the Montblanc Mountain,which is 4810 meters high, and a manifestation of the brand’s craftsmanship tradition.

The hexagrams or pendants attached on the newest 4810 mini series,are greeting the great Montblanc mountain and the white hexagram sign.The fashionable design of 4810 mini series’ bracelets and necklaces are dazzling and dancing beautifully,by hanging the delicate star-shaped golden trimmings with a delicate golden chain.

One of the 18K gold bracelet studded with three MOP hexagrams,one MOP hexagram is also hanging below the 18K gold pendant.the luster of the MOP is just like the winter sunshine upon the snowy mountain peak.

Another one has two star-shaped golden trimmings and classic skeleton star rings on the 18K gold bracelet,it looks more elegant and pretty with two heart-shaped golden trimmings acting as a foil.The four star-shaped golden trimmings alternative with four heart-shaped golden trimming, just like playing the moving music under the golden background..The clasps on the bracelets and necklaces are orginal designed.It demonstrates well of the classic symbol of the brand with a pair of inside skeleton hexagram buckles alternative transfixion.The Montblanc 4810 mini jewelry series are sold in appointed Montblanc boutiques.

Miss Marc Party - Delicate accessories for this autumn and winter


The first extraordinary one is a bracelet with silver chains connected together,a nut and a ring,which is engraved with letters.At the bottom of the bracelet,there’s a Miss Marc,a long hair Miss Marc. But we still feel that it’s really cute and have a desire to own one,too.

The second picture shows a pair of flying bird with a golden arrow attached respectivelly on each pendant.However,the golden arrow loos like a cross when holding the upside down.It can be a gift for the couples.


This is a sterling silver necklace with a Miss Marc’s head as the pendant.The necklace is divided into several parts by the bigger rings,which can adjust the length of the necklace upon your preference.

Different from the previous one,this one has golden necklace and a bigger Miss Marc.Cute but luxurious quality can’t be hidden.The golden crown pinned on the hair of Miss Marc makes it look like a queen or a funny witch.

This golden ring can play magic on your fingers.While seeing the golden ring from one side,others will think that it’s really glaring and luxurious,but seeing the Miss Marc on the other side,they may can’t help laughing because of its funny look and unique design.

The last one looks like a beige cat with diamond auricles,diamond eyes and sterling silver beard. You just can’t miss this cute but fashionable ring!It can be a birthday gift for your children or your little cousin.

Engagement Ring Mishaps

Leak Into The Sink

An engagement ring lost down a drain (shower, tub, sink, pool, etc.) is one of the most common engagement ring mishaps. Tight rings loosen as fingers shrink when immersed in cold water, making them more prone to slipping off. Small rings, especially, could slip off unnoticed, and particularly in large bodies of water such as a lake, pool, or spa, it may be impossible to locate the ring.

To Avoid: Always remove the ring before doing dishes, bathing, or swimming and place it in a safe location away from the drain. Never place the ring on the edge of the sink or tub where it could easily be knocked into the drain. For extra protection, place a mesh cover over drains to avoid small items dropping into the pipes.

To Correct: Shut off the water valves immediately and do not drain additional water through the system. Remove u-bend pipes and check for the ring in the lowest section if possible, or call for professional assistance.

Eaten by a Pet

Small pets in particular are curious about shiny, glittery objects, and an engagement ring may be a tempting morsel. Unfortunately, the ring is neither good for the animal nor is the animal’s digestive tract good for the ring.

To Avoid: Never leave an engagement ring in a location accessible to pets (on a low table, for example). If possible, always put the ring carefully in a jewelry box or its original case, or store it in a drawer or cupboard out of reach of pets.

To Correct: Assure that the pet will not be hurt, visit a veterinarian as soon as possible. If the ring is able to pass through the animal’s digestive tract, the solution is to monitor their bowel movements for the ring, but with small pets surgery or induced vomiting may be necessary.

Deformation

Even platinum settings can be twisted if caught on protruding objects, and a damaged setting greatly increases the risk of damaging or losing the diamonds or gemstones.

To Avoid: Remove the ring when reaching into tight spaces such as under a mattress, into unknown storage areas, or while working in other tight locations. If possible, choose a setting that is durable enough to withstand some stress, such as thicker prongs or recessed designs like flush or bezel settings.

To Correct: The only way to correct a twisted setting is through professional repairs by an experienced jeweler. Do not try to repair the ring yourself because it’s a sophisticated accessory.

In the Vacuum

An engagement ring can easily be absorbed into a powerful vacuum cleaner.

To Avoid: Never place the ring on the floor or in a location where it could easily be dropped onto the floor before vacuuming.

To Correct: Stop vacuuming immediately and remove the vacuum bag or canister. Sift through the debris carefully and once the ring is recovered, check it for damage or lost stones. If the ring is undamaged, clean it thoroughly to remove dust and debris, but if it has sustained damage, have it checked by a professional first to avoid further damage.

Lost Stones

Stones can fall off even the tightest settings, either by being knocked about or through damage to the setting itself such as twisting or warping.

To Avoid
: Check the ring periodically (every six months is standard) for setting damage or loose stones, and avoid situations that could result in twisted settings.

To Correct: Search for the stone thoroughly wherever it is noticed to be lost and wherever the ring is normally kept. If it is found, put it in a safe location until repairs can be made, but if it is not located, have a jeweler examine the ring closely in order to procure a replacement stone (lab certificates and appraisals are helpful for exact matches).

Color Fading

Chemicals can easily discolor a ring and may fracture treated stones.

To Avoid: Remove the ring before encountering cleaning chemicals of any sort, including solvents, cleansers, and chlorinated water.

To Correct: Rinse the ring thoroughly to remove remaining chemical traces, and clean it promptly. If the discoloration persists, consult a jeweler for additional corrective measures and repairs.

The key to avoiding these and other engagement ring mishaps is to always be aware of potential dangers to the ring, the stones, and the setting, and taking steps to protect them. By consciously protecting your ring, you ensure that it will last for many anniversaries to become a heirloom in your family.