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While diamond rings are a beautiful gift, not everyone can afford them. Also, when buying for a girlfriend, you may want to keep the diamond ring for when you get down on one knee, and prefer to buy her diamonds in another form instead. Diamonds are still a girl’s best friend, no matter what jewellery they are incorporated into.
Diamond pendants make lovely Christmas, birthday or Valentine’s gifts. If your daughter is celebrating her 18th or 21st birthday, or you want a special gift for a wife or girlfriend, then we have some beautiful necklaces here at Marlows. Giving your loved one a diamond pendant means that she can wear it close to her heart all day, every day. Pendants are also seen and admired by others, because they are clearly visible and catch the eye. She will no doubt receive many compliments on the beautiful diamond pendant you have bought her.
When you come to choose the design for the pendant itself, first decide on what range your budget is. While all our diamonds are beautiful and high quality, its combination of the four Cs will determine the exact quality of the stone, and consequently affect its price tag too. The four Cs are carat, clarity, colour and cut, and each affect the stone in different ways.
What most women are looking for from a diamond is that it sparkles in the light. This is called its ‘brilliance’ and a stone is more brilliant depending on how it has been cut. If a stone is cut too deep or too shallow, the light will not bounce around its inner facets in the same way and will then be lost through the sides or bottom, rather than through the top, making it sparkle less. If you have to compromise in one area of the diamond because of financial restrictions, then try not to make it in this area, but instead opt for a diamond of lesser carat weight. When it comes to buying a pendant, most women would to have a lighter stone anyway, because it will be less bulky and heavy around their neck. Many of our diamond pendants are customisable, so you can choose not only the metal type (usually an 18ct yellow or white gold chain) but also the carat weight of the stone. Obviously, increasing the carat weight will also increase the price, so again think carefully about how much you have to spend before you start shopping.
Whenever you buy any diamond product, you should always make sure that the stone has been certificated by a reputable and internationally-recognised independent laboratory. This certification confirms that the stone is in fact a natural diamond, but will also provide you with detail on its four Cs, as well as its measurements and value. When buying a diamond necklace, or any other diamond jewellery, from us here at Marlows you can rest assured that it will be certificated by either the GIA (Gemmological Institute of America) or the IGI (International Gemmological Institute).
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Posted on: November 10th, 2011
You don’t have to be married or engaged to experience the beauty that diamond rings have to offer. The huge range of rings available means that there now a huge range of modern, fashionable styles with prices to suit every budget. You don’t have to limit yourself to just one! Here are some of the latest trends in fashionable diamond rings.
• Gemstone Accents
Just because diamonds are often thought to be the ‘stars’ of a piece of jewellery, it doesn’t mean that they have to stand alone. Gemstones like rubies, emeralds or sapphires are often used to complement diamonds in multi stone rings, and they have become hugely popular this season. For a twist on the trend, choose a ring that mixes diamonds with your birthstone, and match the gemstone in the ring to your necklace and earrings.
• Stackable Rings
Stackable ‘wedding sets’ containing diamonds have long been a popular choice for brides, but stackable rings are becoming an increasingly popular fashion statement. The rings that you stack don’t have to be designed that way. You could stack a diamond ring with some other rings in your collection. The amount of rings that you stack is up to you; some people choose to wear five rings on one finger! For a huge fashion statement, make sure every ring you stack contains diamonds.
• Twisted Bands
For a more affordable alternative to stacked rings, consider a ring with a twisted band or setting. The twisted nature of ring gives the impression that several rings have been stacked together when it is actually only one. This is also much more comfortable than wearing a stack of rings! Twisted settings enhance the diamond by drawing the eye towards it, and they look great with any outfit. For a bold and powerful statement, match the diamond in your twisted ring with other gemstones.
• Wearing Your Diamond Ring as a Pendant
Diamond pendants are a timeless style statement that will be sure to enhance any outfit. But this latest trend is putting a twist on the traditional diamond pendant. More and more people are choosing to enhance their rings by wearing it around their necks on a beautiful gold or platinum chain. For a dramatic statement, you can put two or more rings on a chain. This fashion statement is also the perfect solution for people who can’t wear their rings at work, but still want to show them off!
• Small Stones
Traditionally, with rings containing diamonds, people often thought that bigger was better. Nowadays, the trend in fashion rings is for subtle, small stones. For a ring that that you plan to wear as a fashion statement, an extremely large gemstone can be a little flamboyant. Many women as choosing to wear rings with gold or platinum bands that are pave set with small diamonds. This gives an appearance of subtle sparkle on your finger. If you must wear a ring with a large stone, fashion trends are edging towards ones that are surrounded by much smaller gems.
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Posted on: April 21st, 2011
Although we love nothing more than an afternoon spent helping proposing gents or newly engaged couples to choose their perfect diamond engagement rings, we understand that for some folks engagement rings simply aren’t practical. Ladies using their hands a lot – doctors, gardeners, chefs and so on, often find the day-to-day opportunities to wear their stunning multi stone engagement rings a little thin on the ground. And who wants to invest in diamonds that idle away in the back of the jewellery box?
Diamond Earrings
Choose from our sumptuous range of diamond stud earrings, dropper earrings, pendant earrings and bespoke multi stone settings with the option to include rubies, sapphires or emeralds as companion stones. Stud earrings are perhaps the most wearable option in terms of everyday use.
Diamond Pendants and Necklaces
Wearing your diamonds close to her heart – what could be a more matrimonially significant mark? Our collection of diamond pendants can mostly be bought with diamond earrings to match too (just something to think about whilst mulling over the best option!)
Diamond Bracelets
Be sure your intended is a lady who wears bracelets on a regular basis. If a ring isn’t practical for work or lifestyle reasons, it could be that a bracelet isn’t the ideal solution. That said, our range of diamond bracelets is designed to stand up to the barrages of life with incredibly strong settings and clasps.
If you find convention limiting, make your own way around it by opting for whatever diamond jewellery best befits the life of your partner.
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Posted on: October 30th, 2009
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Some find beauty in the hustle and bustle of city life, while some find the most amazing beauty in nature. We at Marlows Certified Diamonds fall just in-between both categories. The nature we see beauty in is the earth’s formation of a diamond, and craft the raw material into something elegant and stunning for everyday life.
We’re diamond specialists at Marlows. If you’re looking for diamond engagement rings, diamond earrings or just a plain loose diamond; we have a broad selection of jewellery, diamonds and rings for you to browse at our store and website.
Diamond jewellery is mystical in its own right, capturing not just your imagination, but the very essence of your heart and soul. The gift of a diamond or diamond jewellery is a thoughtful and loving one to give to somebody special. If you really want to connect with a loved one, then what better way to connect than the beauty of nature, refined for a beautiful person?
You be the judge.
From its rawest forms extracted from the ground, to our most tastefully processed diamonds and diamond jewellery, whether it be a diamond necklace, pendant, wedding ring or simply just a cuff-link, our collection of stylish diamond jewellery is bound to leave you mesmerised.
Here at Marlows, we are known for our services to offer inclusivity and we strive to make what you may have thought of as your impossibility, a possibility.
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Posted on: October 20th, 2009
It is a simple fact that a woman wants more than one diamond in her life. Everyone is quite conversant with the traditional diamond engagement ring. Yes, women do love diamond engagement rings and accept them with gratitude. That is not the only diamond in a woman’s life though. Think about it for a moment; a diamond is the perfect gift when a young woman graduates from university.
Nothing can be more beautiful than a diamond pendant or a pair of diamond earrings for a 21st birthday celebration gift to mark this special date. Then there comes the day she becomes engaged. A diamond engagement ring is the most appropriate for that.
Then follows a diamond wedding ring to seal her vows to her beloved. Each step in the life of a woman can be marked perfectly with a diamond. There is the diamond eternity ring when a man shows how much he appreciates his wife. A diamond can mark the celebration of a much-wanted child’s birth or as a special gift for an anniversary.
Signposts of a life well spent
It is clear to see that there is a diamond too that is suitable to mark each milestone in the life of a woman and each occasion that is truly special to her. We understand the need that women have for different diamonds.
That is why we strive to bring our clients the perfect diamond gifts to mark each occasion with a diamond set in yellow gold, white gold or platinum. The guarantee of quality and authenticity we give is the fact that each diamond we sell is a certified diamond.
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Posted on: September 23rd, 2009
Diamond jewellery is something many women go weak at the knees over. It is beautiful, expensive, very valuable and it sparkles; need we say more? To cement the relationship between women and diamonds is the saying that diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
That said, should you choose contemporary diamond jewellery or go for something more classic? The answer is multifaceted, but it really all boils down to one thing; personal preference.
Choosing your stone
Choosing between contemporary diamond jewellery designs and the classic ones is like trying to decide upon night or day. They are vastly different and yet hold similar allure for women or all kinds. Each has its place, though. Contemporary designs do well with younger women who live in the moment. Classic designs suit a more mature woman that is confident with classic styles, confident that she will define her style and that her style will not define her.
Classic styles also suit the romantic and nostalgic at heart, no matter her age. The event you are attending and the outfit you are wearing will also determine the type of diamond jewellery designs you should choose. Up-beat and cutting edge calls for contemporary, while stylish, elegant and classy calls for classic.
But what it really comes down to is the design you really like and feel most comfortable with. Marlows Certified Diamonds provides you with a wide selection of diamond jewellery. There are many options in bracelets, pendants, necklaces and earrings to suit every taste and every style. A beautiful woman deserves to wear the jewellery that makes her feel good about herself.
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Posted on: April 16th, 2009
It is definitely no secret that most women adore jewellery. Their hearts melt and their knees go weak when you present them with a small padded box that has jewellery inside.
There is nothing more romantic and nothing that sets a girl’s heart aflutter more so than getting diamond jewellery. Earrings, rings and necklaces; they are all equally appreciated but not all equally created or equally important.
Earrings can hide themselves behinds her beautiful locks and unless she walks around holding her hand up for all to see a ring can easily dodge the spotlight. A diamond pendant on the other hand will draw attention to your lovely lady and itself.
Eye-catching and versatile
A diamond pendant sitting around her neck is certain to be the centre of attention. The more attention her pendant gets the more attention she gets, making her feel like the belle of the ball. Another trait which makes the gift of a diamond pendant so special and endearing is that the designs available are so varied.
You can choose from many original and unique designs or have one designed especially for her at Marlows. This offers the scope to let her special sense of style and personality be reflected in her jewellery. This kind of gift is especially endearing as it shows that you took the time to carefully select a pendant just for her.
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