Gemstone Jewelry From Kaisilver

Mens wedding bands can be had in...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:37:18 -0500

Mens wedding bands can be had in gold or sterling silver. Personal preferences and budget limitations will decide which wedding band you finally choose. However before you actually make that decision, it is necessary to understand your options when buying a men's wedding band ring. For example, the metal option can allow you to choose between gold and sterling silver. The same metal option also gives you a choice between 18k and 14k wedding band rings for men, but you need to know that 14k is harder and therefore much stronger than 18k. The metal option between a yellow and white gold mens wedding band is quite easy to handle but, gold and silver choice is not. This is mainly because almost no jeweler offers the same quality of gems, design and craftsmanship for gold and silver mens wedding bands. Kaisilver is the only custom jewelry provider to have always welcomed both gold and silver jewelry orders. This has been so since our online inception since 2001 and not just recently when gold prices went sky high.

The gemstone choice is another area that needs understanding. If you choose a 14k or 18k mens wedding band with an emerald, you will need to be educated regarding the durability issues concerning an emerald. Most jewelers fear to disclose these facts as they feel that, it will lessen your desire to own the gemstone. Walk into a jewelry house and tell them that you prefer to have a blue gem for your silver or gold mens wedding band. They will surely try to push a blue sapphire at you. This is so very rampant that most jewelry buyers think that the only blue gemstone worth owning is a blue sapphire. Nothing wrong with that but, you should also informed that other options like blue topaz, blue tourmaline and blue lapis exist. On this issue, Kaisilver once again is at the buyer's side. Our price table for every jewel give a wide range of gemstone options. We even promise to procure and custom cut any gem stone that is not in the list for you. With preferential access to over 200 million carats of gems, it is unlikely that we will not be able to fulfill your gemstone desire.

The possibility of customizaion offered by custom mens wedding bands is another advantage that you should grab. For example, a mens wedding band design in 18k white gold can also be made in sterling silver with a simple and affordable citrine gemstone. You could choose the basic shape of a wedding band ring and then have something etched on the ring or inside the band for you. Etchings add not only beauty but also meaning to a jewel. The Kaisilver section on mens wedding bands will educate you better on what to expect and accept when it comes to mens wedding band rings, take a look at http://www.kaisilver.com/wedding-band-set-all-ks-01.htm

Gemstone Colors, Understanding The Colors Of Gems

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:24:56 -0500

Gemstone Color, Interesting And Useful Information.

Gemstone jewelry is made attractive by the gem stone colors in the jewels. A gem or jewelry buyer very often chooses gemstones only based on the color. Despite the popularity of colored gems, not many people are aware of important issues concerning gem stone colors. In this short write-up we try to bring the most important issues related to gem stone colors to your knowledge. The information is kept as simple and non-technical as possible.

Natural and treated colors: When you see the gem colors in your gem stone jewelry you should note that not all the gems have natural colors. Gemstone experts have devised methods to treat gemstones. The idea is to either change or enhance the natural color of the gem stone. The gorgeous violet-blue tanzanite gemstone begins life as a dull brown gemstone. Heat treatment brings out the exciting color that is finally seen in the cut gemstone. Similarly the dark uniform color of many blue lapis gems that you come across is derived by dyeing the gem stone. Natural color blue lapis will always show white patches and specks.

Different gems same color: In cases where you are interested in a particular gem color rather than a particular gemstone type, there are good options for you. Most casual gem buyers think only of blue sapphire when wanting a blue color gem stone. Similarly all that they know is emerald when it comes to selecting a green gem stone. However the fact is that, there are more blue and green gems that are equally good and cost much less. The gemstone or jewelry seller will obviously be interested in pushing the most expensive gems, blue sapphire and emerald suits his plan too. Blue gems can include all shades of blue topaz, blue sapphire, blue zircon, aquamarine and blue apatite. When it comes to stones with green color consider peridot, emerald, chrome diopside (rather soft stone), green tourmaline, moldavite and even green jade.

Color stability: This is another area where gem providers love to keep buyers in the dark, it makes it easy to make a sale! Dyed gems like blue lapis should not be soaked in water or made to come in contact with strong detergents. Wax treated turquoise can also change color when exposed to heat or chemicals. All Kunzite fades in color after time, this is irrespective of the gemstone color being natural or treated. Emeralds with their oil treatment seem to have better color and lustre, oiling is done for all emeralds. However if anything happens that causes the oils to dry up, the color of the gem could become less attractive.

As the gems and jewelry industry gets increasingly commercialized, profit margins take importance over ethics. New treatment methods are not as stable as conventional heating or radiation. Junk quality rubies are treated throug a glass fissure fill process. This gives them a gorgeous appearance, but they are no where as durable as rubies put through the conventional heating process. Such gems can sell for around 3 to 5 dollars a carat. Similar looking rubies with heat treatment can cost around 500 U.S$ to 1,000 U.S$ per carat. Gem sellers take advantage of this and often push glass filled rubies for over 10 U.S$ to 20 U.S$ per carat ! Some even fool innocent buyers by selling glass filled rubies at the same price as heated rubies.

The above information is extracted from the Directstones report on gemstone color. The resource is maintained by Kaisilver, the world's leading online custom jewelry provider. The objective is to take care of small gem buyers by educating them. Custom cut gems are also made available for small gemstone buyers. You can even order one single gem of your choice from Directstones. The website has valuable information regarding gems, information that most gemstone manufacturers fail to disclose. You can access the gem color report at http://www.directstones.com/gemstone-colors-01.htm

Kunzite Color Fade, Should Your Pink Gemstone Ring Have a Kunzite Stone.

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:21:13 -0500

Kunzite Color Fade, Choosing A Pink Gemstone Ring

Not many jewelers reveal this information but you should know that, all Kunzite gems fade color over a period of time. The color fading occurs to naturally colored or enhanced color Kunzite stones. So what if you wanted to get a pink gemstone ring, should you consider Kunzite as an option?

To answer the above question we will need to know why you are considering to get a Kunzite gemstone ring. If you are a real lover of Kunzite you will obviously go for the gem despite the color fade issue. On the other hand if you plan to get a pink gemstone ring but, are not very particular about the gem in the ring being a Kunzite, we would suggest that you look at other options too.

Pink tourmaline, pink sapphire and morganite are some of the main pink stones besides kunzite. Of these gemstone rings, a morganite ring would have a quite pale pink gemstone. This is because morganite is normally light in color. Pink sapphires are generally expensive and this will become even more true if, you need pink sapphires in the 2.5 carat and above size range. Pink tourmaline is a moderately priced gem and should be considered for pink gem stone rings. You could get a 3 to 4 carat pink tourmaline at around 70% less as compared to what a similar sized pink sapphire stone would cost you.

Saying the above is quite easy but, in reality you will need to check the gem options that your jeweler will provide you. Readymade pink gem stone rings will leave little room for you to make choices. It is only a custom jewelry provider who can produce a jewel according to your specifications. If you are looking for a pink gem stone ring, this online resource will be a good starting point for your search. The report can be seen at http://www.custom-jewelry-thailand.com/pink-gemstone-rings-cj-pb-01.htm

Pink Sapphire Gems, Good Choice For Rings With Pink Gems

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:12:27 -0500

Pink Sapphire Rings, Good Choice For Pink Gemstone Rings

If you wanted to get a pink gem stone ring, a few gem options come to mind. Pink quartz, pink topaz, pink tourmaline, Kunzite, morganite and ofcourse Pink sapphires. If you were working on a very tight budget, you might go for pink quartz (rose quartz) or pink topaz. When it comes to pink topaz gems you should know that 99% of the pink topaz used in jewelry these days, is infact white topaz that has been surface treated for a pink color. Most jewelers do not reveal this information, the big jewelry houses and television sales channels somehow get away with all these gimmicks.

Pink tourmaline is a modestly priced option for a pink gem ring and so is Kunzite. Pink tourmaline can be had in pale pink colors or more prominent reddish pink colors too. When pink tourmaline has a saturated reddish color tone, it is referred to as rubelite. The gem should not be confused with ruby. Kunzite is a gemstone with a purplish-pink color shade, the purple can sometimes be quite subdued and sometimes very visible. The sad part about Kunzite is that the gem actually fades it's color over time. So unless you have some very specific like for Kunzite, the color fade property should keep you away from this pink gem stone.

Another interesting gem for your pink gem stone ring is morganite, this gem belongs to the beryl group of gems. Good hardness and clarity are it's impressive features. It is cheaper than pink sapphire but be prepared to get a very pale pink morganite gem. Good saturated colors are hard to find and if the gem is small, almost no pink color might be visible. Morganite named after the financial expert J.P Morgan does have a fairly big demand.

You will then need to consider pink sapphire, a gem that is hard and durable. Good cutting can ensure nice lustre too. But expect to pay a bit for this pink gem stone. This is especially true if you are looking for gems with good clarity and large size. A good design and competent gem stone procurement can ensure a modestly priced pink sapphire ring. The gem size has been limited to 5mm to 6mm, the design is modern and classic at the same time. Good jewel toughness is ensured by providing sufficient metal weight. Scooping of metal inside the band has also been eliminated, this makes the pink sapphire ring more comfortable to wear and also more durable. If you have ever thought of getting a good pink sapphire gem stone ring at an attractive price, this is the ring that you should consider. Get full details at http://www.gemstonejewelry.kaijewels.com/pink-sapphire-white-gold-ring-kj-rg233.htm

Antique Opal Ring, Asian Princess Ring From Kaisilver

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:19:22 -0500

Antique Opal Ring, Asian Princess Rings

The RG109 was one of the major developments in the high end jewelry sector. Kaisilver experts spent many months to analyze and understand the history and meaning of this amazing jewel. After studying various historical records, it became clear that the ring was infact an ancient Asian princess ring. The jewel was supposed to have been worn by an Asian princess many decades ago. This jewel is also a good example of an antique opal ring. Our experts noticed a similarity between many antique opal rings, most of these jewels used white opal as opposed to other opal types like fire opal or black opal.

One of the possible reasons for the popularity of white opal in antique jewels is the color of the gemstone. White is always associated with something that is clean and pure. It is also possible that the origin of the white opal influenced it's use in Asia. White opal is mined in Australia but fire opal is mined very far away in Mexico. The fact that Kaisilver offers such antique jewelry in custom made format provides some very good advantages to the buyer. You can choose the metal for your antique princess ring. Both gold and jewelry rings are available with the same quality gems and craftsmanship. The white opal antique ring is shown here in yellow gold but it could be ordered in white gold too. Gemstone options ensure that each of the gems in this antique ring can be chosen according to your choice. For example, the row of white opals can be replaced with any other gemstone, you can also combine gems in any of the rows. You would know that 14k antique jewelry would generally be stronger than 18k jewelry because, 14k gold is harder than 18k gold.

Get more details on the amazing RG109 antique opal ring at http://www.princess.kaijewels.com/ If you have interest in opal jewelry, you should not miss seeing the Kaisilver exclusive collection of opal gem stone rings at http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/opal-ring-all-kj.htm

Cladag Wedding Ring, Combining Meaning And Beauty

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:49:23 -0500

There is no denying the fact that a wedding ring has a very special meaning for everyone. If you have heard of the cladag ring and understood it's meaning, you will agree that a cladag wedding ring is one of the most desirable wedding rings that you will find. With a humble beginning around 375 years ago, the ring has today become known across the globe. It is also regarded as the most meaningful jewels in history. The above image shows two of the finest cladag rings. There is no reason why a cladag wedding ring should have diamonds, you can make your decision regarding the diamonds based on your budget and preference. The addition of a gem stone in a gold or sterling silver cladag wedding rings enhances the beauty of the jewel. By giving a little consideration to the gem stone in your cladag ring, you can enhance the meaning of the jewel too.

For example, a birth stone cladag ring can have your birth stone and add that much more significance to the wedding ring. The love, friendship and loyalty meaning of the cladag ring symbolizes the three pillars of any successful relationship. Marriage is ofcourse the most solemn and important relationship between two individuals. By providing fine caftmsmanship and a researched design, a Kaisilver cladag wedding ring is as beautiful as it is meaningful. Also remember that, cladag wedding rings are availbale for men and ladies, This opens up a great opportunity to go for a pair of wedding rings. Get more information on cladag rings and have a better understanding of the meaning and significance of cladag rings at http://www.extrajewel.com/claddagh-wedding-ring-ej-01.htm

Men's Wedding Ring With Blue Gems, Aquamarine Or Blue Sapphire The Best Choice

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:44:03 -0500

Mens Aquamarine Or Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring

While many men prefer to wear plain wedding rings with no gems or diamonds, there is another group of men who do not mind wearing gemstone men's wedding rings. An interesting thing is that, blue gem stones are somehow more accepted by men as compared to gems of other colors. Most casual jewelry buyers know only of blue sapphire as a blue gem. With jewelers unwilling to fully educate and inform buyers it obviously means that most mens blue gem wedding rings end up with blue sapphires.

While there are around half a dozen blue gemstones available, only aquamarine and blue sapphire are really suitable for yellow or white gold men's gem stone wedding rings. The main thing about mens rings is the requirement for durability, you surely do not find men taking as much care of their jewelry as the ladies do. A look at the above image will provide essential information about these two gems. While aquamarine is a shade softer than blue sapphire, this should not make it any less suitable for a mens wedding ring.

If you had to make a comparison based on price, aquamarine men's rings would be much cheaper as compared to mens sapphire wedding rings. For example, a 3 carat medium grade blue sapphire will cost as much as 4 to 6 times more than a 4 carat good grade aquamarine gem stone. You can even expect the large aquamarine to have an eye clean clarity, this would be next to impossible in a blue sapphire that is above 1.5 carats.

An interesting case study is the requirement for a men's birth stone wedding ring. Such a ring would have a gemstone that is based on the month in which the person wearing the ring was born. An aquamarine gem stone is the March birthstone, on the other hand blue sapphire would be the birth stone for the month of September. In this case, comparison of features of aquamarines and sapphires would not be relevant. The choice of gem stone for the mens wedding ring would depend on the month in which the person was born.

As we mentioned earlier, a few other blue gems are also used in the jewelry industry. Kayanite, blue lapis and even blue zircon might seem to be good options. But such gems lack the strength and durability of aquamarine and blue sapphire. You can get much more information on this topic at http://www.man-wedding-ring.com/blue-gem-wedding-rings-for-men-mwr-01.htm

Impressive Men's Cross With Pebble TextureWhile many...

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:20:38 -0500

Impressive Men's Cross With Pebble Texture

While many men do not like to wear crosses that are too flashy or extravagant, a plain cross with no creative design does appear dull and lifeless. At the same time avoiding diamond or gems in a gold or silver cross for men, allows more budget for the right metal weight to be provided for the jewel. The highly skilled designers at Kaisilver designed the MPN12 and threw in a whole collection of high end and unique features into the jewel. The impressive metal weight which is almost double of what other jewelers would provide, positively enhances the longterm durability of the cross. The dimensions of this cross are around 1.5 inches or 3.75cm, a size that most men consider to be just right for their cross. At the same time flexibility provided by custom made jewelry, allows you to choose the dimensions for your silver or gold cross.

The pebble texture adds interest to this plain mens cross. If you like the idea of have a texture for your cross but don't care much about a pebble texture, choose the texture of your preference. A slightly rough sandblasted texture, a finish that represents the dry bark of a tree and also the hammered finish are something that you can consider. Most jewelers would be satisfied with creating a jewel that looks good from the front, Kaisilver has always taken the meaning of a fine jewel beyond other jewelers. To ensure that you can confidently wear your gold or 925 silver cross, the front and back of the cross have been provided with the same design and finishing. So when your pendant swings on the chain and shows it's backside, rest assured that it would be appear as impressive as the front. No ugly metal scooping or hasty finishing is present in this MPN12 Kaisilver men's cross.

Using a survey of 1000 jewelery lovers from it's opt in mailing list, Kaisilver found that 75% of the men admired this jewel. When it came to the ladies, over 60% thought that it was a jewel well suited for a man. Another interesting find was that at least 40% of the ladies surveyed thought that the same cross would be suitable for them too. Most expected a slight reduction in dimensions of it was to be made for a lady. Get full details of this awesome jewel at http://www.jewellery.kaijewels.com/mens-cross-pendant-kj-05.htm

Mens Blue Gemstone Rings, The Kaisilver Collection

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:26:03 -0500

Kaisilver Blue Gem Stone Mens Rings Collection

The world's leading online highend custom made jewelry provider from Thailand recently released it's collection of blue gemstone rings for men. The collection drew much attention in fashion circles and this was not just because of the great designs and impressive construction of each blue gem ring. Those who saw the collection praised the detailed information that was released online on the Kaisilver group of websites. It is very important to understand the properties of various gems before making a buying decision. While some blue gemstone mens rings can be expensive, they also offer a high degree of durability. On the other hand gems like blue topaz offer a good opportunity to own a mens blue gem ring with a large great looking blue gem.

While very few gem and jewelry consumers are qualified to fully understands gem or jewelry, the fact that most jewelers do not care to inform buyers adds to the confusion. Blue is a color that has always been popular with men. Blue shirts, blue coats, blue luggage bags and ofcourse blue gem rings never seem to go out of fashion. Many men who wish to purchase gold or silver rings with blue gemstones are fairly flexible in their choice. They would not mind a blue topaz or a blue sapphire or a blue lapis lazuli ring for that matter. What they actually need is some guidance and recommendations based on their needs and the environment in which the ring would be worn.

For example, a mens ring that needs to be worn when doing a lot of physical activity should ideally not have a blue lapis gem. This is because of the lack of hardness in the gem which can cause it to crack or break with physical impact. A buyer who wishes to have a pale blue gem stone ring will find a cheaper option in a pale sky blue topaz, as compared to an aquamarine gem stone ring. The choice is ofcourse not very flexible when it comes to birth stone rings. So, a March birth stone ring would need an aquamarine and not a sky blue topaz though, both gems can appear very similar to the casual viewer.

This information and more has been elaborately explained in the Kaisilver online resource at Extrajewel, take a look at the complete report here http://www.extrajewel.com/mens-blue-gem-rings-ej-01.htm

Gents Wedding Rings, Importance Of Good Craftsmanship

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:36:26 -0500

Gents Wedding Rings, Importance Of Craftsmanship.

If you have followed the trends in gents wedding rings, you would have noticed some very interesting developments. Not so long ago, people were actually debating whether it was necessary for gents to wear wedding rings at all. That was some time ago, and things are a bit different now. Gents wedding rings are growing in demand and men are also demanding much more in terms of design, quality and craftsmanship for their wedding rings. This is indeed quite interesting since it was widely believed that providing good craftsmanship for gents jewelry would make the jewels appear dainty and feminine! The advent of high end custom jewelry providers like Kaisilver changed the mindset of men, they soon realized that quality jewelry needed good craftsmanship.

The quality of your craftsmanship provided for a gold or silver gents wedding ring will do influence more than just the external appearance of the jewel. Things like gem stone mounting and finishing of the ring will also require good craftsmanship. For example a gem stone setter who is not an expert in his field, might not be able to set the gemstone firmly. If this happens, the gem or diamond could loosen and even drop off the gents wedding ring. A smooth and comfortable ring is essential for wedding rings that are worn throughout the day and every day. Good craftsmanship is required to attain these high end features.

There is one very important thing that you should know. Mass produced gents rings cannot be given the complete attention of skilled craftsmen. This is because most mass produced jewelry pass through mechanized production processes. After all. the economies of large scale production are required to reduce prices. The trade off is with the quality of craftsmanship. If you are looking for a gents wedding ring it is a good idea to read this comprehensive report dedicated exclusively to gents gold or silver wedding rings, the report is available here http://www.man-wedding-ring.com/gents-wedding-rings-01.htm