Tips For Choosing A Diamond


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Whether you’re looking for the perfect diamond engagement ring or a special diamond for that special someone in your life, the hardest part is choosing the stone. You can always check out diamond shops for perfect opportunities to create your own piece of jewellery and count on the aid of their precious stone experts. Part of the entire process is choosing the right diamond.

Here are our best tips for choosing the right diamond for your budget and purpose.

The Budget

First, pick a budget. This is important as it ensures you stay within a price range you can afford. It’s easy to go overboard, so a budget helps you stay on track.

The Shape

The next step is to decide on a diamond shape. Shape is different to cut. The cut is the facets and angles of the stone and is a way of evaluating a diamond. Popular diamond shapes include cushion, princess and round cuts, but there are plenty of different shapes available.

The Carat

Carat weight will depend mainly on your budget and what you plan on using the diamond for.


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Start Searching

Next, start looking for your perfect diamond. Start off with the highest quality stone, which is a colour grade D and clarity internally flawless (IF) or flawless (FL). As for cut, start with the highest option available on the grade. Different wholesalers may use different terms for the cut, such as Signature or Super Ideal. If you have a high budget, you’ll have plenty of options. But if you’re on a tight budget, you’ll need to make some adjustments to your search. There are diamonds in Sydney like Australian Diamond Importers pieces that should fit the quality you want.  

Here’s how to get the best results:

·       Adjust clarity first so you can find a diamond you can afford. Lower the clarity grade before any other factors. A clarity grade as low as VS2 is still clean to the naked eye which means you won’t easily spot any imperfections.

·       Next, lower the colour quality. You can slowly decrease colour quality from D down to G all the way down to H before adjusting other factors. Keep in mind that you should set colourless diamonds on platinum or white gold. It’s hard to spot the colour difference between D and H grades when a diamond is mounted. You can even limit the colour grade to E-F, and it will still look stunning.

·       Cut is a diamond’s most important factor. It determines the stone’s brilliance, so it should be the last thing you adjust.

·       If you’re still struggling to find something, decrease the carat weight by around 10%. So, if you wanted a 1 carat diamond, start looking at 0.90 carats, it can make a big difference to the price range.

If you use the above tips and still don’t find the diamond you want, it’s time to make more adjustments.


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More Tips

·       For diamonds between 1-2 carats, drop the clarity grade SI1. Imperfections are still hard to spot with the naked eye. If a diamond is less than a carat, clarity isn’t particularly important, so you can drop to SI2.

·       You can even go as low as I-J in colour for diamonds less than 1 carat. The diamond will look colourless when it’s mounted on white gold or platinum. If you want to set the diamond on yellow gold, you can safely drop down to a colour grade K.

·       Princess and round cuts are the most brilliant because they have a high number of facets. They’re also amazing at reflecting light and hiding yellow hues.

·       If the weight of the carat is your main concern you could buy a shape that creates the illusion of being bigger than it is, such as a marquise cut.

Use these tips to find the perfect diamond!


Popular dresses by Ever-pretty.com

Hello my lovelies and welcome to another fashion post! It's prom time and wedding season is at it's full swing. That is why topic of today's post is where to get all the fashionable goodies to make you a true star of your special evening. In case you are in the need of dress, whether it's wedding dresses or  elegant evening dresses, then read on!



It's time for us to check out together new online store I recently discovered called Ever-pretty. In this online store you can make all your dress dreams come true. There you have a large variety of dresses to choose from, for every occasion. The coolest part is that you can also browse dresses by color in case you have a favorite color, or browse dresses by style if you are searching for something specific for your body type. 



Bridesmaid dresses in this online store certainly caught my attention. What's important for bridesmaid dresses is that they don't differ much from one another, to be same or similar color for all bridesmaids, to fit all body types just as good and of course, for bride to be happy with them.



I picked out some of the dresses that certainly caught my eye to share with you in today's post. Recently I fall in love easily with burgundy bridesmaid dresses. They come in a variety of different designs and materials. I really love the completely sparkly and glittery long gown that looks so amazing on the model. I also love long lace gowns, they are perfect for every occasion.

What do you think about this online store my lovelies? Do you often shop for dresses online? What is your favorite type of bridesmaid dress? Feel free to let me know in the comment section!

Lots of love,
Venoma

Summer is coming

Hello my lovelies and welcome to my new post! Did you notice that I have a black and white dress for every summer? It's kinda becoming a tradition for me! I am enjoying warm spring days with no rain. I can't wait for real summer to begin! Enjoy the post!







I am wearing:

Hat: Newchic
Dress: Popreal (here)
Shoes: Popjulia (hereProduct ID: 842878
Bag: Amiclubwear

What do you think of my ootd babes? Let me know!

Until my next post,
Venoma

Review: PixiBeauty Skintreats Collection



Hello my lovelies and welcome to my new beauty review! I am happy to share with you today my thoughts about new PixiBeauty cosmetics! Today we will talk about Pixi GLOW Glycolic Boost mask, Pixi Peel&Polish Concentrate, Pixi T-Zone Peel-Off Mask, Pixi DetoxifEYE patches and Pixi Glow Mud mask. Here we go!




First I have tried Pixi T-Zone Peel-Off mask. It comes in a green tube package filled with 45 ml of product. It is used for drawing out impurities and peeling off in order to reveal immediate results. It should refresh and refine skin. It is used 1-2 times a week or more if needed. You should apply it to your T-zone and leave it to dry, then peel off and wash off.

I was so surprised to reveal that this mask is super glowy and actually light green. It remind me of all the black masks I used before, but it's less aggressive towards my skin. It does a good job of cleaning the skin and unclogging stubborn pores on my face. It's easy to apply and peel off as well. Also it's super fun to use!





Then I have tried Pixi Peel&Polish Concentrate. It comes in a cute pink tube with 80 ml of products inside. This is actually a peeling concentrate and it's super easy to use. You apply it to your face, leave for 2 minutes and then rinse off. For stronger effect, you can massage the product in your skin for 30 seconds before rinsing off. It can also be used 2-3 times a week or more often.

I really enjoy using this concentrate. It makes my skin way cleaner and softer than when I'm not using it. It replaces a peeling mask I used to use for this purpose. Also the tube is going to last me a while soon as there's a lot of product inside.




Next I tried out Pixi Glow Mud mask that comes in a green tube filled with 45 ml of product. It is made for all skin types and is used for deep-pore-cleansing and skin-energizing. It should be used in the evening. Apply it to the face and let dry for 15 minutes, then rinse off and pat dry. This mask is actually pretty cool. I expected way more mess from a mud mask, but this one is very easy to apply and take off as well. It leaves the skin soft, hydrated and glowy.




Next I have tested out Pixi DetoxifEYE patches for under-eye area. In a cute green packaging you can find 30 patches for under-eye area soaked in hyaluronic acid and caffeine. They smooth and depuff under-eye area, aiding in reduction of dark circles as well. These patches have an adorable scent to them and are very easy to apply. You should leave them on just like a mask to do their thing. My under-eye area was really smooth, hydrated and refreshed after using these.



Last but not least Pixi GLOW Glycolic Boost mask is one of those tissue masks that make every skin care complete. It's a great thing to put on when you have 15 minutes in between other activities to dedicate to yourself and take a break. This mask will leave your skin nourished and hydrated.

I hope you enjoyed this review and found it useful my lovelies. Let me know what do you think about new Pixi products!

Lots of love,
Venoma


Personalized jewelry by Getnamenecklace.com

Hello my lovelies and welcome to my new post! It's been a while since I dedicated a whole post to a trending topic of popular jewelry. The time has come for me to present you with current trend when it comes to jewelry and a great online place where you can find anything you need to stay on trend. Name necklaces have been seen on all famous street style bloggers and they are definitely back on trend! If you are a jewelry lover, then read on!



Today we will be checking out together an online store www.getnamenecklace.com that can make all your customized jewelry dreams come true. There you can find necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings, even sets of jewelry that will fit any taste and style. With many options for customization, here you can pick out a perfect gift for your mother, farther, cousin or your significant other. If you are one of those people who love to collect charms and make your own charm combinations, make sure to check out their charm section where you can find a variety of interesting charms.



I have picked out a few of my favorite products from this store to share with you in this post. You can see beautiful hearth birthstone rings, infinity name necklaces and classic name necklaces that I love the most. I am also in love with their Custom Old English Name Necklace .



There are some very great deals and promotions on this site that you can take advantage of to save a buck. For example, there is free shipping on orders over 150$ and it's worldwide. Also there is a currently ongoing father's day sale that you should most definitely check out!

What do you think about customized jewelry and gold necklace with name? Do you shop for jewelry online? Feel free to share your thoughts on the topic!

Until my next post,
Venoma