Indian women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles Gold has a religious connotation in India and a deep social significance. Most Indian women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles or combination of both. Primary distinguishing factor for these is the material that is used to make the bangles. There is no place for stagnation in Indian art and craft, for although forms are repeated, they are free from imitative intent.Bangles made from lac are one of the oldest ones and among the brittle category too. Lac is clay like material which in molded in hot kilns-like places to make these bangles. Among the recent entrants are the rubber bangles that are worn more like a wrist band by youngsters while the plastic ones are there to add the trendy look. Lac bangles are made of shellac mixed with different colors to give a finest shape of bangles, using chatons, rhine sones, mirrors, beads etc. Diamonds are costly To combat the competition, many jewellers can be found offering the rings and diamonds at lower prices than others, with some schemes and gifts also offered. The tension settings will make the entire band as two large prongs for even more highlighting of the diamond. Since you may be budget conscious, it is advisable that you compare the price offers of different jewellers. Still, they can shop for a smaller and low priced diamond and make it appear larger as a solitaire diamond on the top of the engagement ring.Diamonds are costly and most of the couples certainly cannot afford to purchase larger ones. Browse the websites of the jewelers and find all the details about diamond solitaire engagement rings. Certainly, a suitable ring can be found in the market place once you have ensured all aspects of buying the diamond. The secret is in the settings. Prong setting also can be a choice for bringing up the stone on the ring. How Durable is My Gemstone Jewellery? First of all a note about the hardness and therefore relative durability of gemstones. To measure hardness, the jewellery industry uses the Mohs scale. This gem-trade standard, conceived by Friedrich Mohs in 1812, measures the ability of a gem or mineral to resist abrasion damage.Diamond at 10 is the hardest whereas talc at 1 is the softest. Popular gemstones like amethyst and citrine register 7 whereas rubies and sapphires register 9. Most of us come off the beach on the first day with the 3 s’s all achieved - rings caked in sand, sea-salt and suntan lotion. Nude sunbathing, as far as silver and gold jewellery is concerned, is a must! Remember also that sand will scratch the surface of precious metals.
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