It is quite fitting that the magnificent red RUBY represents the hot summer month of July. July is represented by the astrological sign of Leo; the majestic lion and king of the beasts. A fixed sign with a fire element, Leo’s are magnanimous, g..

If you plan on buying some jewelry during this upcoming holiday season, you may be tempted to go just a little overboard. This is the time of year when people feel extra generous, so it is the perfect time to spend a little extra money on a big ticke..

Custom design jewelry does not have to be just for engagement rings. Although this process is certainly perfect for creating this kind of jewelry, you would be wise to look into creating any kind of jewelry - even a scary skeleton for Halloween or a ..

If you are looking for a few extra dollars to spend this holiday season, you may be interested to know that most jewelry stores will offer you cash for gold. You also may not know these same stores will also take trade-ins for your old, broken or unw..

For many couples these days, the act of buying diamond engagement rings doesn’t come as much of a surprise as it used to. As unromantic as it sounds, there is a lot that needs to be discussed in this day and age, especially if both people are h..

My wife is a pretty practical woman, and one of her rules of practicality concerns gift giving. She thinks it’s silly to go crazy buying gifts for each other when the money is all coming from the same account. I told her as crazy as it was, the..

When a person makes a major new purchase for their home, one of the first things they do – if they remember – is to call their insurance agent and add the purchase to the list of items covered by their homeowner’s insurance. This pr..

Shopping for diamond engagement rings is a pretty specific reason to visit a jewelry store; shopping for any other purpose can be a bit trickier. With so many pieces of fine jewelry to choose from including diamond necklaces, diamond bracelets and ch..

The 4 C’s of diamond grading are a specific assessment scale used in order to determine the overall quality and monetary value of a diamond. Whether the diamond is large, small, set into a jewelry piece or loose, it is still measured using the ..

Rings have always been a symbol of love, and, for a while, of ownership. The tradition of engagement and wedding rings dates back hundreds of years, presenting differently depending on different cultural backgrounds. Still, the enduring practice of s..