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Every woman has an opportunity to accentuate her beauty and femininity with luxurious diamond earrings. Cost, directly related to the quality of these natural gems, is of course often, more than not, a deterrent in the purchase of one the world’s natural wonders. If diamond earrings are your weakness you’ll find them here at Marlows Certified Diamonds.
A matter of taste, flair and elegance can be attained through the careful craftsmanship of our diamond earrings. Diamond earrings of course come in many different sizes, shapes, styles and colours at very affordable prices to cater to your every need.
Recent fashion trends in the jewellery industry had seen the successful introduction of gem named cuts in the jewellery crafting process. This regenerative process had brought with it renewed aesthetic appeal to this unique gem, the diamond, with its multitude of qualities.
The mystical power of Emerald
Marlows offer a unique range of diamond earrings; ranging from colourless to deep radiant Emerald cut diamond earrings. These precious, radiant gem stones according to ancient Vedic scriptures possess what can be thought of as unsurpassed healing powers.
For centuries, Emerald treasures had been likened to royalty. Truth be told, this worldly wonder seems to attain the unthinkable – creating unity out of diversity – a stone often shared by diverse and conflicting groups of people around the globe. We like to think that our cut is indeed above the rest.
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Posted on: October 15th, 2009
Jewellery fashions have come and go throughout the ages. There was a time in history when men wore satin, silk and brocade and their jewellery rivalled that of women. This was completely normal.
Then things changed and until after World War II it was simply not done for men to wear any forms of jewellery, especially not wedding rings. Men wearing diamond wedding rings was simply unheard of. It was all a rather drab and boring time for men’s fashions in clothes, jewellery and everything else.
Thank goodness trends have changed. That is why we at Marlows Certified Diamonds are able to bring a stunning range of men’s wedding rings and men’s diamond wedding rings to suit each taste and need.
How to choose
The traditional wedding rings for men were simple, plain yellow gold bands, but this has changed greatly in recent years. Today men’s wedding rings can come in plain and with diamonds. With us you can choose wedding rings for men in yellow and white gold, as well as platinum. Platinum is the most popular choice of precious metal for wedding bands for men.
The reason being that platinum is very durable and is scratch resistant. On average, men lead lives where they are active at work and at play. This makes platinum – that does not lose its shine and does not have to be polished or cleaned regularly – very appealing.
We also take into consideration with our designs that men that want diamond wedding rings prefer a setting that will not snag. That is why we offer many designs that give a smooth feeling with the diamonds being set with a Bezel setting that hold the diamonds extra secure.
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Posted on: October 14th, 2009
It is difficult to describe a diamond without using cliches as the beauty and brilliance of a diamond never fades. Diamonds are simply the hardest material known to man and can withstand just about anything.
This has led to a diamond being considered the perfect stone for diamond engagement rings. With a diamond, a man says that no matter what happens and what blows they will have to face, his love is as pure and strong as a diamond.
Perfect solitaire
Solitary; a diamond solitaire engagement needs no embellishments to detract from its perfection. Of all the stunning designs in diamond engagement rings available, the solitaire is considered the true classic and timeless elegant ring to give a woman. At Marlows Certified Diamonds we make sure that every diamond we sell is a certified diamond; that is our guarantee.
There is a large variety of different cuts to choose from for a solitaire diamond engagement ring. You can choose princess, emerald, marquise, heart, pear and radiant cuts. The metal is a personal choice and we offer options of white gold, yellow gold and titanium. The most popular setting we have is the prong setting, but the options for bezel, arched, flush and tension settings are also available.
Diamonds are valuable and setting them in precious metals makes it an investment. That though, is not what makes a Marlows certified diamond so valuable. It is the symbolism of a solitaire diamond engagement ring that makes it priceless in the eyes of the woman that will wear it. Perfect beauty set in precious metal is the physical symbol of everlasting love she will proudly wear for the rest of her days.
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Posted on: October 13th, 2009
The choice of an engagement ring is incredibly personal between the man and woman and, as such, there can never be a right or wrong setting for a proposal. It is simply what both of them want and whether it is a solitaire or a multi-stone diamond engagement ring, it will be beautiful and perfect.
When it comes to choosing the setting though, the couple often have to make decisions based not only on beauty. They have to think of the woman that will wear the ring and what her lifestyle is. That is why we bring the widest possible selection to our clients to make the choice easier.
Logical choices
The most popular setting for a solitaire is the prong setting as it allows the diamond to refract the most light. A new trend is the tension setting and is quite beautiful, but should be custom made. The bar setting for an engagement ring is very similar to prong setting, but instead of prongs you have bars holding the diamond in place.
The important aspect of the bar and prong setting is that it should accentuate the diamond and not overpower it. Another variation of the prong setting is called the V Prong. The prongs look like a curved V when viewed from above and is mostly used for diamonds that have a pointed shape.
If the woman has an active lifestyle and wants to have her diamond set extra secure, the perfect setting is the Bezel setting. With the Bezel, the metal band is literally wrapped around the diamond, so it is secure at all times. This setting keeps the diamond from exposure so that the edges cannot be snagged and cause damage.
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Posted on: October 12th, 2009
There are many different rings in a woman’s life, of which the engagement and wedding rings are normally the most important and have the most sentimental value. There is one specific style of ring that has great symbolism; the three stone diamond ring.
This ring is also called the past, present and future ring. These rings do come in different cuts, with the oval cut being the most popular. If an oval cut is chosen, usually the three diamonds are of equal size.
Another popular design in the three stone diamond rings is where the central diamond is larger and flanked by two smaller diamonds. The emerald cut is another that is very popular and here the best choice is having the centre diamond larger than the other two.
Special ring for a special woman
Some women like the three stone rings as a diamond engagement ring because of its beautiful symbolism of holding the past, present and future together. This ring is often given as an anniversary gift when a man wants to show his wife how much he values her and has done in the past, the present and will do so in the future.
At Marlows Certified Diamonds we only offer our clients certified diamonds as our guarantee of authenticity. It is important to us that all our clients have the assurance that certification brings.
Three stone diamond rings look stunning when set in either yellow gold or white gold, and with certain styles there is also the option of platinum. Whatever style, cut and precious metal you choose for this special ring, it is sure to be a wonderful gift to that special woman in your life and will be treasured for life.
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Posted on: October 9th, 2009
As the old cliched saying goes; diamonds are a girl’s best friends. A woman that will say no to a gift of diamonds is a rare creature indeed. Women simply love diamonds and diamond jewellery is incredibly versatile.
There was a time long ago when diamonds were considered to be only for incredibly special occasions.
Now, there are times when you want to buy a woman a special gift of diamonds, but rings would be completely inappropriate. Diamond rings are usually reserved for engagement and wedding rings, so unless the woman is your fiancée, another type of diamond jewellery would be wise. When you browse our website you will be confronted with a large selection of different types of diamond jewellery, each one as beautiful as the next.
How to choose
A diamond pendant would, of course, be a great gift, but women tend to put diamond pendants safely away and only wear them on special occasions. There is one gift of diamonds that women wear everywhere; diamond earrings.
Diamond earrings are in a class of their own and women happily wear them every day and everywhere. Diamond earrings never make them feel overdressed or like wearing them with a pair of jeans is inappropriate. The diamond is also the birth stone for the month of April. So whether you want to gift your sister with a diamond on her special birthday, or your mother, or a special female friend, diamond earrings are the perfect answer.
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Posted on: October 8th, 2009
There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get from wearing a stylish pair of diamond earrings. If you really want to impress the woman in your life, a pair of diamond earrings is a sure way to do it! Every stylish, sophisticated woman needs to own a pair of diamond earrings. But how do you know where to begin your search for the perfect pair?
Working in a diamond store like Marlows, we see many people who simply do not know where to begin with the task of choosing jewellery. Read on and learn some valuable tips for choosing the most flattering pair of earrings.
How to choose flattering diamond earrings
Whether it is a gift or an elaborate purchase for yourself, you want to be sure that you are choosing the most flattering design you can. When it comes to buying diamond earrings, the most common mistake is to buy the wrong shape.
There are some general rules when it comes to choosing earrings. In general, oval-shaped faces look best with round-shaped earrings, and square or rectangular faces look best with intricate designs on a shorter earring. You also want to consider skin tone and hair colour when thinking about setting the earrings in gold, silver, or platinum. Study a photo of the intended recipient and carefully consider whether the pair of diamond earrings you have selected does them justice.
Choosing jewellery is easy when you know how, visit Marlows website and have a look at our extensive collection of certified diamond earrings, or pay a visit to one of our stores in Birmingham and let one of our resident experts advise you on the best earrings to buy.
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Posted on: October 7th, 2009
There are few big purchases that everyone needs to make at some stage in their lives. Your house, your car and the diamond engagement ring you buy for the lucky woman in your life constitutes some of the biggest financial decisions you will make in the course of your adult life. But an engagement ring doesn’t have to be a giant investment, with some research and a bit of savvy you can find the perfect diamond ring without breaking the bank.
Buying a diamond engagement ring is no easy task. Once you get past the insane amount of choices, there is then the range of prices to tackle. But if you have made up your mind to spoil the lucky woman in your life, there is no getting around it, you are going to have to shop around a bit and learn something about diamonds.
Baby steps towards the ultimate ring
By the time you are looking for a diamond engagement ring, it is probably safe to say you have made the ultimate decision about the woman in your life. She’s special, important to you and you are willing to spend some money on making her happy. Learning about diamonds can become a time consuming task, but well worth it when you learn how to spot quality. Have a look online to see what you can learn about selecting diamonds, and compare prices.
At Marlows, we specialise in reasonably priced diamond engagement rings. Browse our extensive selection of engagement rings and save money. Our unique price match guarantee means that if you can find someone who will beat our prices, we will match their price for you!
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Posted on: October 5th, 2009
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and there are four words every girl should know when buying diamonds, known as the four Cs of diamonds: cut, clarity, cost and carat. Now, there’s a fifth and rather important C: certification.
Diamond certification refers to a report issued by two institutions (Gem Trading Laboratory and the International Gemmological Institute) as a basis of verification that confirms the authenticity of the stones, as well as information about the carat, cut and clarity. It also provides facts about the measurements and whether or not it is fluorescent under ultraviolet light. Having diamonds certified also ensures a standard structure of diamond pricing.
As one of the United Kingdom’s foremost diamond specialists, we strive to bridge the gap between diamonds and consumers at a fully affordable cost, more so than most other dealers. Our collection of certified diamonds is now available for procurement online. This is a convenient method of choosing the best and most affordable diamonds for you, as well as having access to information that will prove they are indeed certified diamonds. This is your guarantee that these precious stones are 100% real, endorsed and ready to be yours.
In today’s sceptic world, a diamond buyer must exercise extreme caution if you choose to purchase their diamonds online, especially in ensuring that they actually are certified diamonds. This is why, at Marlows, you are assured to get full value for your money. We are a well established business and have been for over three generations, and we offer only the highest quality in certified diamonds.
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Posted on: September 8th, 2009
What’s all the fuss about being a certificated diamond specialist anyway? After all, is a diamond just nothing more than a shiny stone? For all the certificates in the world, one could not change the composition of a diamond. So what is the deal with getting certified?
Well that question can be answered in two parts. The first part addressing certification directly. Would you allow yourself or any member of your family to visit a doctor who did not have his doctor’s degree? Why not? We would not want to let an amateur touch us because of the risk of causing a bigger problem.
This is precisely the same principle with a certified diamond specialist. The fact that we’re certified means that we have reached the highest level of understanding in our practise of acquiring and selling diamonds. Marlow certificated diamonds are of the highest quality because we know what to look for.
What’s the difference?
The difference is quite straightforward. Should you purchase diamonds from an uncertified specialist you risk buying low quality, and secondly, you could end up paying inflated prices for a diamond that is not even pure.
Marlow certificated diamonds are affordable and of the highest quality because we are regulated by being certificated. You will also score big time on your purchase price because there is a standard buying price for specific carats of diamonds.
So you see, it is in your best interest to buy from a certificated jeweller. Marlow is a certificated diamond specialist.
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