Anatomy of the Engagement Ring

Know your rings and how to discover her ring size.



It may be one ring, but it's made of many distinct elements:



· The Stone will account for 75-90% of the overall cost of the ring.

· The Setting holds the centre stone. A strong precious metal is imperative in securing your investment.

· The Band will endure the most wear over time since it's in constant contact with the fingers and everything that the hand touches.

· The Hallmark indicates the type and purity of the metal. All rings must have this.


Cross checked my platinum wedding ring; found that the hallmark (PT950) is engraved at the inner ring. Pheew ... luckily we were not being cheated.





Have you ever think of surprising your love one by presenting a ring which could just fits perfectly without letting her knowing your plan? Sounds so romantic but how many of you could make it?



Here are some tips on how you could discover her ring size and turn the romantic moment in reality.I found several ways of getting ring size but these are the most easier and effective ways:

1. Find an occasion when she's not wearing her ring and take it to a jeweller for sizing. You got to make it within a short period of time to aviod her suspicous. You won't know when she will change her mind to wear her ring again.


2. Offer to take her jewellery to be cleaned and have the ring sized. If you never make this offer before, chances she might know your plan is higher. So start giving hand from now if you have planned to surprise her few months later.


3. Pressing a ring into a piece of soap, clay or other malleable substance will make an impression of it that you can then take to a jeweller to obtain a reliable measurement. Make sure you clean up the ring after doing so.


4. Perhaps the quickest way to get an idea of her ring size is to place one of her rings on your own finger and push it down as far as it will go. Mark the spot where it fits with a pen, then go to a jeweller who will be able to take a measurement. You can only do so if your love one has a smaller finger size than yours.

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Gold, White Gold or Platinum??

What will be your choice when buying jewelry?

How much do you know about Platinum? What is the purity of platinum as compare to gold or white gold? Do you know that platinum can never change in term of color, weight, & shape throughout your lifetime?

I wish to share with you the 4 elements of PLATINUM which will make you know more about it. Make you choice after reading.

Platinum - pure, rare, eternal and versatile.

Pure

Its purity about 95% (18 karat gold is 75% pure), platinum jewellery does not fade or tarnish and keeps its looks for a lifetime. Simply because of it’s purity, platinum is hypoallergenic and ideal for those with sensitive skin.

Rare

Platinum is rare. There is very little platinum on this earth and it is found in very few places around the world. In 1819 platinum deposits are discovered in the Urals in Russia. This exquisite metal is 30 times rarer than gold. Platinum's rarity makes it exclusive and distinctive.

Eternal

Platinum jewellery is the perfect choice for a lifetime of everyday wear. Its density and weight make it more durable than other jewellery metals. Like all precious metals, platinum scratches. However, the scratch on a platinum piece is merely a displacement of the metal and none of its volume is lost. So, even though wearing it each and every day may leave an impression on the surface, it remains what it was - a symbol for all things eternal.

Versatile

Platinum is so pliable, that just one gram of the metal can be drawn to produce a fine wire almost 2 km long. Platinum also plays an important role in medicine. It is not affected by the oxidizing reaction of blood, has excellent conductivity, and is compatible with living tissue.

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Purchase the Single-pack or Grab the Bigger Bottle?

Don't fall for pricing gimmicks, open your eyes and stretch your dollar.

We are all living in a wonderful world where money can buy a lot of things. We work hard to earn money to support children, our family and ourselves. That's why we must know how to use our money wisely.

Have you ever go grocery shopping with your spouse? The next time when you are shopping in hypermarkets like Tesco, Carrefour or Wal-Mart, be sure to do one thing before paying. Compare prices!

Most of us normally think that buying those twin-packs or bigger packages would save us more money. Well, think again! I have noticed a few times that these big packages actually cost more!

Just the other day when I was at Carrefour selecting my favourite KraftTM cheese slices. The single pack cost RM$7.90 but the twin-packs (supposingly cheaper when you buy in bulk) was selling at RM$16.50!! That's a saving of RM$0.70 if you grabbed two separate packs, instead. And trust me; it wasn't my first time seeing this.

I've encountered similar price gimmicks in Tesco hypermarkets, Giants as well as Jusco supermarkets. And I'm not talking about cheese alone.

So, don't be fooled by big packaging. Always make the comparison when you shop. Look at the weight if it's food, or compare the ml for liquids products. You'll be very surprised of what you see.

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