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Mark Etinger
If you have a lady friend, you are familiar with her love for jewelry. She adorns herself whenever she goes out with you and looks all the better for it. So when it comes to getting her presents or, gulp, proposing, there are a lot of jewelry options to consider. Womens diamond rings are perhaps the most popular choice for many men looking to satisfy their lady's desires. Diamonds are the hardest and some of the most brilliant stones on earth. Other precious stones include sapphires, emeralds and rubies. Depending on your lady's favorite color, choose one for her set in a ring, necklace or earrings. Sapphires could be that "something blue." If your lady doesn't prefer gems, stick to the basics: silver and gold. These two partners in the precious metal category are always valuable because there is only so much in the world. If she's fairer, choose gold, if her skin tone tends toward olive or honey, silver is a better bet. Discount pearls are another jewel placed in the "precious" category. They come in different colors and sizes, and the more perfect the sphere the more expensive they are. Pink and black pearls are especially rare. They make great earrings and necklaces. There are lots of other semi-precious stones and metals, but these are sure to win her heart. The distinction between precious and semi-precious is due to abundance. Precious stones are rarer than semi, except for diamonds. These stones are quite abundant in Africa, but DeBeers owns them all and releases only a certain amount to be made into womens diamond rings every year. That and their advertising campaign make diamonds the quintessential love gem. An engagement ring pretty much has to be womens diamond jewelry. The cut of a gem can greatly influence its brilliance. Brilliance is the way light is transmitted through the gem. The color of the gem can be seen in the light that diffuses it. The more opaque a gem, the less brilliant it will be. Clarity is affected by cracks and other imperfections within the gem. Whatever you get your loved one, whether it's to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or to pop the big question, she will be sure to love it. Although it's a symbol of your love, she will always want the real thing. So when shopping for womens diamond rings, remember that you are showing your love for her.
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