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Though it is always advised for you to get your Jewellery inspected and refreshed by a jeweller,  there are many things you can do on your own to care for and protect your jewellery.  Every piece of jewellery in an investment and a memory and it can be maintained like new by avoiding some very real problems that arise from improper storage, heat, light and exposure to harmful chemicals.Rather than having you to read the whole post and giving you the most valuable tip at the last, let me give you the most valuable tip right in the beginning. This...

A diamond loses 50% of its weight in the cutting and polishing process. In order for a rough diamond to reach its full potential it will undergo a cutting and polishing process; during which, the diamond will lose up to 50% of its original rough carat weight on average. This is a necessary evil as a diamond cut to perfect proportion and symmetry will display the ultimate combination of fire, brilliance and scintillation. Diamonds are not always colourless/white Diamonds actually come in a wide array of colors, from blues - like the Hope Diamond - and pinks to yellows and...

When did the act of proposing with an engagement ring start? The act of gifting an engagement ring comes from the Egyptians - with their age old culture and all. Gold engagement rings were found dating back to as early as 2600 BC. For Ancient Egyptians, an engagement ring had a circular shape to symbolise the eternal cycle and was worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because of the vein that was believed to lead straight to the heart. This became a custom that continues in many cultures even today. Initially engagement rings were either made of...