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Male Jewelry, Quality Gains Importance For Male Jewelry

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:55:00 +0000

Male Jewelry, Quality Is Now Essential

Most fashion experts like to talk about male jewelry in two phases, one was before the entry of Kaisilver into the male jewelry segment. The other phase was in the past, when jewelers fooled or even bullied male jewelry buyers.

Not so long ago, male jewelry in gold or silver meant little more than clumsily cast metal jewelry. Design and craftsmanship for male jewelry was almost non-existant. If you talked about gem stone male jewelry then, gem quality, authenticity and even gem cutting were really not considered. Despite all these gimmicks, the market for male jewelry seemed to be making progress at an impressive rate.

So why did men continue to pay for male jewelry that we would now consider to be substandar? The external appearance itself clearly showed a lack of quality, and yet money was being paid to buy such junk jewels. The sad part is that, jewelers fooled buyers into believing that well designed and crafted male jewelry would look feminine and not have that masculine appearance and feel.

This game went on for many decades until, Kaisilver revealed it's highend collection of male jewelry. Cufflinks, pendants and ofcourse male rings became available in gold and sterling silver. Men started to taste the freedom to choose design, gemstones and even dimensions for their jewelry. All this lavished with the finest craftsmanship that the industry had rarely seen before. That was indeed the turning point for the male jewelry segment, a change that did make many jewelers unhappy. They now have to work harder to satisfy todays men who are more quality concious. You can get an idea of the quality offered by Kai Silver at http://www.jewellery.kaijewels.com/male-jewelry.htm The idea is not to sell you something. We intend to make you aware and educated regarding, what to demand and what to expect from the male jewelry that you buy. Using Kaisilver quality standards would most probably be too high for other custom jewelry providers but, you will at least have a scale on which the quality of male jewelry in gold or 925 silver can be gauged.

Engagement Rings, Gem Shape Suggestions For An Engagement Ring

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:45:00 +0000

Engagement Rings, Gem Shape Selection

The demand for engagement wedding rings is something that rarely dips. An engagement ring is purchased, worn or gifted for it's meaning and symbolism. A lot of discussion, debate and thinking goes into the selection of an engagement ring. One of the frequent questions received by the Kaisilver custom jewelry support team relates to the gem shape for an engagement ring. Before we move ahead we would like say that, there is no best or ideal gem shape suitable for your gold or 925 silver engagement ring. However a few suggestions and tips will guide you on the right track.

Gem Type: All gems are not priced the same and certain gemstone types in fancy shapes like heart, can carry premium price tags. This becomes relevant of your heart engagement ring is to have a ruby, sapphire, emerald or even tanzanite gem. With such gems mostly being cut in the regular oval, round or pear shape - custom cutting is required for a heart shaped gem stone. So if you are very particular about getting a ruby, emerald or sapphire engagement ring try to stay within the regular, round, oval, pear or probably octogonal gem shapes.

Gem Shape: If you already have a particular gemstone shape in mind for your engagement ring, a few things need to be kept in mind. Square shaped gems for expensive gems like ruby, sapphire, emerald and tanzanite will show a sharp increase in price in gem sizes beyond 7mm. This will also apply to heart shaped gems for these gem types. A good example would be to compare the price points for a 9x7mm oval ruby or sapphire with an 8mm round or 8mm heart shaped ruby or sapphire. The oval gem would be more readily found and more attractively priced.

Design Concept: If you like heavy and bold engagement rings, keep an eye on the gem type and gem size that you would need. A blue topaz engagement ring with a 12mm gem size might fit your budget but, go beyond 9mm for a ruby, sapphire or emerald gem and rest assured that you will need a hefty budget to match the gem size. On the other hand, if your priority is for gem type look for affordable price tags for that, particular gem and do not stick to a particular gem size requirement.

Pear Shape: Engagement rings with pear or drop shaped gems were quite common around a decade ago, but things have changed now. While there rarely is any logical backing for changes in trends and fashion, we did hear about the belief that the pear or drop shape gem represents a tear drop! No one wants sorrow in their dream relationship - this probably ended interest in pear shaped engagement rings.

RG125u Ring: This Kaisilver aquamarine engagement ring has been shown here for a specific reason. This aquamarine and diamond ring has a researched that does 3 very important things for the jewel. The gemstone and diamonds in this ring, have been given prominence in this engagement ring. With a gem size of 7x5mm, the stone is neither insignificantly small nor extravantly big. Next to this gem size, the 3mm square diamonds seem to appear even bigger than they really are. Move over to the gold weight, and when most jewelers would invest a stingy 5 to 6 grams of gold for such a jewel, Kaisilver has lavished an impressive 10 to 12 grams in this aquamarine engagement ring. This is what wraps durability around this well crafted, well designed and well priced engagement ring. Add to this the fact that, all Kai Silver custom made jewelry including this engagement aquamarine ring are fully customized and the options become unlimited. The gem type, shape, size and even the side diamonds can all be modified to suit your preference and budget. More about this jewel at http://www.kaisilver.com/aquamarine-engagement-ring-01.htm

This report on engagement rings is compiled by the experts at Kaisilver. Without pushing the sales pitch, we hope to give buyers a good idea about how to choose an engagement gem stone ring. The report will not make you a jewelry gem expert but, it will surely give you the confidence to evaluate various options and ofcourse choose the right jeweler when purchasing an engagement ring. Our support team at sales@kaisilver.com will be glad to answer any queries or doubts that you might have.

Mens Claddagh Wedding Ring, Should You Include A Gemstone

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:50:00 +0000

Mens Claddagh Wedding Rings, Gem Option

While it is quite true that many men prefer plain wedding rings with no gems or diamonds, there are some advantages of selecting a gemstone mens claddagh wedding ring. There is no doubt that the gemstone in a gold or 925 silver claddagh wedding ring for men, can enhance the appearance of the ring. But gems are more than just beauty, we talk about that in this brief report.

Kaisilver claddagh rings for men are available with and without gem stone. If you choose to order a claddagh mens wedding ring with no gem, the heart portion in the center would be made with gold or silver - depending on the metal that you choose for your jewel. The MAN60 Kaisilver men's claddagh ring shows a ring with a carnelian gem stone. This is one gemstone that is generally selected for it's meaning and traditional beliefs. For example, there is a very old belief that the carnelian gem can bring peace and calm to the mind. Almost every gemstone has it's own story and folklore.

A common gem choice for claddagh mens ring buyers at Kaisilver, is black onyx. This is indeed an interesting gem and men prefer it for more than one reason. Men love the calm and confident feel and look of black onyx, the gem makes a statement without being loud and flashy. But a old belief attached to black onyx is also responsible for a substantial portion of the demand for the stone. It is believed that black onyx gives the person courage to overcome tragedy and sorrow.

One of the very common ways in which specific gems are selected is related to birthstones. So if you wanted to get a claddagh mens wedding ring with your birthstone, the gem choice would depend on the month in which you were born. Almost everyone is aware of the tradition and significance attached to birth stones. It is believed that, wearing a birthstone brings good luck, fortune and health to a person. It also wards off evil and hardships from a person's life.

So what if you decided to choose a plain men's claddagh wedding ring with no gemstone at all. You will be glad to know that the meaning and significance of your claddagh ring will remain the same, irrespective of it being plain (no gem) or with a gemstone. The first claddagh ring made by Robert Joyce (an Irish slave) about 4 centuries ago, never had a gem stone. The ring was made in gold and the heart was made of gold too.

It is quite obvious that a plain claddagh wedding ring for men, does not need budget allocation for the gemstone. We are also inclined to say that, a plain mens claddagh ring would be easier to care for and clean. Some gems require special care when being worn, stored or cleaned. This would not bother you if you choose a gold or 925 silver mens claddagh wedding ring with no gem.

Kaisilver mens claddagh rings are custom made in all ring size, both plain and gem stone claddagh rings for men are available. We provide good weight, fine craftsmanship and a wide range of gemstones for both gold and 925 silver claddagh wedding rings for men. You can even request for a design change or, ask us to custom make a jewel for you with your own design. If you are interested in knowing more about men's claddagh rings, check out the full report at http://www.man-wedding-ring.com/mens-claddagh-wedding-ring-mwr-info-01.htm you can also email our support team at sales@kaisilver.com with any queries or requirements that you might have.

When Gemstone Meaning Is Important, Gem Size Not Relevant

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:50:00 +0000

Gemstone Size Not Relevant To Meaning

This is really a very interesting topic and also useful for believers of the special properties and powers of gem stones. The whole discussion took added significance when, a July 2011 media report in the U.K report mentioned that an old sapphire ring was found by a metal specialist. The report went on to mention that researchers were almost certain that, this old sapphire gold ring belonged to Anglo-saxon or Viking royalty.

Kaisilver experts were excited about this historic find but, had a few unexplained issues. The fact is that the ring found was quite simple, the sapphire was a small 6mm round gemstone. Another interesting thing was that the stones besides the center sapphire, were just ordinary pieces of red glass. With these features it does seem a bit strange to hear that the old sapphire gold ring belonged to ancient royalty.

The jewel has since become the property of the state, it was purchased for a mere 35,000 GBP and is now safely kept in a local museum (in U.K). With no other options to go by, we are willing to believe that this old blue sapphire ring had some royal origin, but need some basis for that.

On researching the significance of sapphires during that time, our experts found that some of the beliefs and traditions were relevant to royalty. For example, it was believed that a sapphire was capable of keeping kings and queens safe. The gem stone was supposed to save them from attempted assassinations, if the attempt was made by poisoning the royals. Many people believed that wearing a sapphire gem encouraged a person to be clean in mind and soul. Various medical powers were also attributed to this gemstone.

What we can conclude is that the rather modest size of the blue sapphire in the old gold ring, was not relevant to the purpose of wearing the ring. The RG160 sapphire and diamond gold ring could be a jewel with a similar objective. If you plan to get a sapphire birthstone ring or prefer to wear the gem because of some beliefs and traditions, the modest gem size in the ring will obviously translate to a modest price tag too.

Do contact the Kaisilver team at sales@kaisilver.com if you need any more information related to gems and jewelry. We will gladly provide you with suggestions and advice without expecting you to make any purchase from us.

Check out the report on the old sapphire ring found at http://www.kaisilver.com/old-sapphire-ring-ks-info-01.htm You can also see more details of the stylish RG160 Kaisilver sapphire and diamond ring at http://www.kaisilver.com/sapphire-diamond-ring-01.htm

Wedding Band Pairs, Understand Band Width For Wedding Band Rings

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:32:00 +0000

Wedding Band Pairs, Choosing Band Width

When talking about wedding band pairs, it is necessary to understand the real meaning of the word 'pairs'. Many jewelers are of the opinion that the two rings that form a pair of wedding bands should be identical in all respects. Some confusion can be cleared by using the term 'similar' as opposed to 'identical'. A pair of wedding bands relates to a set of wedding bands where the design concept for both the rings remains the same. The emphasis is on design concept, size, dimensions and even gemstone need not be the same.

For example if you wanted to get a pair of ruby wedding band rings, the men's and lady's wedding bands could be designed as shown in RG131 above. However as is generally the case, the lady's ruby wedding band would have a smaller ring size as compared to the men's ring. This is because you could expect that ladies have thinner fingers as compared to men.

Another difference in a pair of wedding bands would relate to the band width. For example, ladies wedding bands are normally in the range of 5mm to 7mm. Similarly men's wedding bands are generally preferred with an 8mm to 10mm band width. This seems fine since though the rings would be a pair of wedding bands, the wedding band worn by the lady could be a little more feminine, a little petite too.

Having talked about the band width, the next feature follows and that is the gem stone size. With a smaller band width, the lady's gem stone wedding band would probably have a 5mm to 6mm gemstone. A man's wedding band would have a gemstone in the 8mm to 10mm range. It is necessary to understand that the cost of the gemstone selected will also influence the possible band width. Technically you could make a pair of ruby or blue sapphire wedding band rings with a band width of 10mm but, do not expect to get 10mm square blue sapphires at a modest price. These gems are expensive and limiting the size to 7mm or 8mm squares is a good idea. An 8mm square blue sapphire would itself be quite expensive and also cost a lot.

One rather interesting issue finds it's way into the equation for band width of wedding bands. This relates to the choice of the metal for the rings. We strongly recommend that the metal weight of a jewel be proportional to the size and dimensions of the piece. If this does not happen, you end up with an under weight jewel that can bend and deform easily. But what if you want a solid gold 10mm means wedding band in size 12. Nothing wrong with that but, the ring would need a hefty gold weight of around 25 to 30 grams. This will show on the price tag and could possible be beyond your budget. You would have 2 options here, choose the more affordable option for wedding band rings in sterling silver or, moderate the band width of the gold wedding band to around 7mm or 8mm.

It is true that silver and gold are both doing the upward price march in recent years. However silver is a lot more affordable than gold, this works to your advantage. You could get impressive wedding bands in 925 sterling silver with good weight, craftsmanship and gemstones. Fine a good custom jewelry provider and ensure that all your preferences are met.

The above brief story explains how a number of issues need to be collectively considered before deciding on band width for a pair of wedding band rings. The information cannot make you a jewelry expert overnight but, it can tell you what to look for and what questions to ask when you get down to evaluate various options. Our support experts at sales@kaisilver.com are always glad to answer your doubts or requirements. Just dropped them an email and have your queries answered. The actual purchase can go to another jeweler, all we care about is that you as a buyer understand what you are getting and what you are paying for.

Related Resources: Wedding Bands and Width Wedding Band Pairs.

Big Sapphire Ring, The Royal Wedding Ceylon Sapphire Ring

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:52:00 +0000

A 350,000 U.S$ big sapphire ring adorned the fingers of Kate Middleton during her royal wedding to Prince William. The market price of this stunning large ceylon blue sapphire ring, would be far greater than 350,000 U.S$ due to the significance and history of the ring.

Kaisilver experts compiled the history of this amazing royal wedding ring and have published what is the most, respected report on the Kate Middleton blue sapphire ring. The diamond and sapphire ring was originally worn by Lady Diana Spencer as her engagement ring. Diana ofcourse, had other jewels for the wedding. An interesting deviation from royal family norms. was observed when Kate Middleton and Prince William decided that, Kate would wear just one ring for the wedding and engagement. This was a gesture to keep away public criticism of the 2011 royal wedding being too extravagant.

Prominent Sri Lankan jewelers reveal that the rough sapphire that was used to cut the 18 carat blue sapphire in the Kate Middleton's large sapphire ring, originally weighed about 35 carats. It was purchased a little over 3 decades ago, we know that this gem finally ended up in Lady Diana's engagement ring.

Many gem and jewelry buyers do now have an idea of what the royal sapphire wedding ring costs. Since you have just read here, that the price would be well above 350,000 U.S$ - you will realize that the big sapphire ring is out of the budget for most of us. Kaisilver has analyzed various options and now offers a scaled down version of the ring, this is an amazing jewel and is priced in the 3,500 U.S$ to 8,000 U.S$ range. You can read a more complete review of the dazzling ceylon blue sapphire ring at http://www.kaisilver.com/kate-middleton-ring-big-sapphire-ks-01.htm

Mens Moonstone Rings, Bringing Durability To A Mens Moonstone Ring

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:01:00 +0000

Mens Moonstone Rings, The Duability Factor

The issue of durability of men's rings is very important from the view point of the jewelry buyer. However jewelers are happy to make a sale and do not care much about longterm durability. Many jewelry critics have made favorable comments regarding the Kaisilver MAN09 mens silver moonstone ring. However most of these admirations relate to the external appearance of the ring.

The truth is that much effort and research has gone into defining and including specific features that, would increase the longerm durability of the ring. We can start with the metal weight, as this is one of the prominent factors that influences the durability of any jewel. Most jewelers would make a ring like the MAN09 mens silver moonstone ring with a weight of 10 to 15 grams. However we have packed a stupendous gold or silver weight of around 25 grams for this jewel. A ring with a healthy metal weight is less likely to bend or deform.

Now move to the gemstone on this mens moonstone ring and you will notice, the sturdy arcs that grasp the gemstone on either side. A good metal weight allows for such a sturdy gemstone mounting. Normal prongs can be quite thin and flimsy, this could cause them to open up over a period of time.

Notice the thickness of the metal around the band, do not get confused between the band width and the thickness. The band width is the width of the band and would be dependent on the gemstone size. The thickness is the 'wall' thickness of the band. A good thickness will ensure that the mens moonstone ring does not bend or deform easily.

We will say a few things about the gemstone shape and mounting, these relate to the durability of the gemstone. You will notice that the gemstone in this men's moonstone ring, is a smooth (cabachon) cut stone. Such a cut lowers the visibility of scratches and marks that come with the wear and tear that the ring is put through. While you can request for a faceted moonstone for your men's ring, a faceted stone makes scratches quite clearly visible. This is especially true when the scratches happen on the edges that connect two or more facets.

Still on the issue of the gemstone, you will notice that the moonstone in the MAN09 mens gold or 925 silver ring does not rise too much beyond the surface of the ring. This gemstone is deliberately cut with a low profile as a highly protruding gem is more likely to get scratched or chipped why hitting hard objects and surfaces.

If you have read and understood the above report on the durability of the MAN09 mens moonstone ring, you will realize that far more research, skill and dedication goes into the crafting of highend jewels. If you would like to know more about this men's moonstone ring, check out the details at http://www.jewellery.kaijewels.com/man-sterling-silver-ring.htm You can also email our support team at sales@kaisilver.com with any doubts or requirements that you might have.

Iolite Gemstone Bracelet, Custom Kai Silver Bracelet

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0000

Iolite Gem Stone Bracelet From Kaisilver

The BRC101 custom bracelet from Kaisilver once again proves our commitment to bring unique and interesting, jewels for gem and jewelry lovers across the globe. There are many gem lovers who have never heard of iolite, many others who have heard of iolite gems do not know much about the stone. We will send some time discussing about iolite gems and not worry about trying to sell you this gold or silver gemstone bracelet.

Iolite is a natural gemstone, it is a violet blue in color. One thing that makes this gemstone a good choice for your bracelet is that, it is not treated in any way. This is not a small boast since, most gemstones used in jewelry these days are treated in some way or the other.

The low profile of the iolite gemstone in the jewelry markets has an interesting explanation. You would expect the reasons for this to be related to it's physical properties - luckily this is not true and you can rest as ease if you choose to buy an iolite bracelet or any other iolite jewel. Iolite has a hardness that is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, it is therefore sturdy enough to be used in all types of jewelry. On the issue of color, the stone will not fade or change color over time, it has good color stability too.

You can get iolite gemstones in color shades that could be grouped as light, medium and dark. Most fine jewelry applications use the medium color iolite stones and that is what you will get if you order the BRC101 iolite bracelet in gold or silver. We would suggest that you do not opt for dark color iolite gems. This is because deep color iolite can be so saturated with color that it can appear almost black. One very interesting thing about iolite color is that within the medium purple iolite gems, you will sometimes come across pieces that very closely resemble the color of Tanzanite.

Talking about Tanzanite brings us to an important issue. Firstly, tanzanite and iolite are two different gemstones. Though the color of iolite can sometimes come close to the color of iolite, that is where the similarity ends. However Tanzanite is far more expensive as compared to iolite - this is an important fact. If we told you that tanzanite gems have lower durability as compared to iolite and are almost always (99%) heat treated to enhance color, you would wonder why is then more expensive than iolite.

Tanzanite was introduced to the gem and jewelry world with a mind boggling marketing splash. Extravagant marketing and advertising campaigns were paid for none other than Tiffany's. This was what helped lift the price and percieved value of tanzanite, this left iolite behind. This is the most important reason for the low profile of iolite gems.

If you like iolite gems or like gems with the color of iolite, you will be glad to know that the gem is perfectly suited for all jewelry applications. It does not require too much of fussing and caring and will give you years of wearing pleasure. You can get your queries and doubts answered through our support experts at sales@kaisilver.com We have a complete report on the BRC101 iolite gem stone bracelet, with gem and metal options details that can be reviewed at http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/brc101-kaisilver-bracelet-gold-silver-kj.htm Do have a read and get an idea of how highend custom bracelets should be designed and crafted.

Three Most Popular Precious Gemstones, In One Awesome Jewel

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:13:00 +0000

Three Of The Most Desirable Precious Gemstones

Ruby, sapphire and emerald are undoubtedly the most popular precious gemstones. This has been true for several decades, something that is reflected in the consistently high prices maintained by these three gem stones. One very interesting thing about these precious gemstones is that, they are all birth stones. Ruby is the birth stone for the month of July - it is also one of the most expensive red gemstones used in conventional jewelry. Sapphires are the birth stone for the month of September, blue sapphires dominate the demand for sapphires. The May birthstone is the green emerald.

If you love gems and the technical details around them, you might want to know that rubies and sapphires come from the same mineral family namely corrundum. On the other hand emeralds come from the beryl family - the same mineral that constitutes gems like aquamarine, morganite and bixbite. There are some interesting stories about ruby and emerald, we narrate them below.

There was a time when all red gems were presumed to be rubies! The lack of gemstone knowledge lead to a rather interesting mistake. Many 'rubies' belonging to the royals in Britain turned out to be red spinels - some of these were proudly set in royal crowns. Emerald was the favorite gem stone of the famous Cleopatra. When many of her 'emerald' jewels were checked after her death, they turned out to be peridot and not emeralds.

We have included an image of the Kaisilver bracelet BRC100 for a special reason. It is not very often that you will come across rubies, sapphires and emeralds in the same gem stone. The silver or gold gem stone bracelet shown here combines all three gemstones in one single bracelet. You could ofcourse order the same bracelet with gem stones of your choice. Get to know more about the BRC100 Kaisilver gem bracelt at http://www.kaijewels.com/brc100-ruby-sapphire-emerald-bracelets-kj.htm

Mens London Blue Topaz Ring, Popularity Of London Blue Topaz

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:23:00 +0000

Mens Blue Topaz Ring, London Blue Topaz

There is no doubt about the popularity of mens topaz rings. You can find both, gold and sterling silver blue topaz rings for men. But one thing stands out very clearly and that is the preferred shade of blue topaz for mens topaz stone rings. The MAN19T Kaisilver topaz ring for men has gained tremendous popularity in the past 2 to 3 years. While part of the credit for this should go to the impressive design that is supported by a handsome metal weight, the preference for london blue topaz still needs to be analyzed.

Most gem and jewellery lovers are aware of the three shades of blue topaz available to them. The sky blue topaz is ofcourse the light blue shade and is not too popular among men. The next shade of blue topaz for your mens topaz gem ring would be the brighter blue color, this is called swiss blue topaz. The MAN19T mens topaz ring is shown here with a deep blue topaz. This is the london blue topaz gem and is the most popular choice for mens topaz rings and mens jewelry in general.

London blue topaz is the darkest blue shade of topaz, it is also the most expensive type of blue topaz. Having said that, we would like to add that the price is very modest compared to the beauty, clarity and color of the stone. Your gold or silver london blue topaz ring will surely apper far more expensive than the invoice that came with it. Infact many fashion designers are tempted to place this dark blue topaz stone in the category of tourmaline, morganite, iolite etc.

Kaisilver topaz mens rings are available in with all options for the blue shade. You can order a gold or 925 silver mens topaz ring and be assured of the same quality of craftsmanship, design and gemstone that is provided for the gold topaz ring. Few other jewelers could make this claim as most highend jewelers prefer to work with gold since silver gives lower profits. There are more details for this Kaisilver mens blue topaz ring at http://www.kaisilver.com/mens-rings-blue-topaz-man19t.htm get to know what you can expect from a good quality topaz mens ring. Once you have grasped the information INSIST on these advanced features for the blue topaz ring that you order, it does not matter from where you finally buy your ring. The main objective in providing this information is to ensure that you get a good deal, we are not interested in pushing you to buy from us.