In the 1990s, Russians were eager to buy a lot of gold and diamonds. Jewelry of that time was distinguished by its massiveness and great weight, because by wearing a lot of gold and diamonds, a person demonstrated to others his success.
Years have passed, the fashion for jewelry has changed. Today you rarely see thick chains of dubious weaving; they have long been melted down by jewelers or they are kept in safes as insurance for a rainy day.
What about diamonds? The diamonds remained and did not become smaller. This is no wonder, no one in their right mind would think of giving a large diamond to a jeweler with a request to make several small stones out of it. Everyone knows that a large diamond is much more valuable per carat. Therefore, small and large diamonds are still with us, and people will never stop wearing them.
Diamonds also help save money, this is especially true in our realities, where crises happen quite regularly. These are such beautiful stones that will help you save money and add confidence with beauty.
Now let’s take a look into history and think about how justified today are the rules that used to regulate who and when to wear diamonds...
Officially, the rules of etiquette appeared at the court of Louis XIV. In those distant times, courtiers were given cards with rules of behavior - including those relating to outfits and jewelry. The first rule about wearing diamonds was that only married women could wear diamond jewelry and only in the evening. Therefore, diamond jewelry was left at home in the morning and daytime, and instead they were worn with jewelry with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pearls and other stones.
How valid are these rules for our time?
Regarding the time of day, everything is understandable - in the evening artificial lighting comes on, and diamonds sparkle better, revealing their beauty. What about the ban for unmarried girls and women? This rule is inappropriate for our time.
Modern girls are not the same as in the time of Louis XIV and the way of life is different, the girl’s place in society is also different. Girls in the 21st century can refuse family life and then not wear diamonds for the rest of their lives? In addition, many modern girls buy diamond jewelry themselves and do not have any dependence on men. Therefore, this rule in our realities is stupidity and relics of the past.
Another thing is to observe moderation and not wear a lot of decorations at once, otherwise you risk looking like a New Year tree, this is in the best case, and in the worst case you can be confused with a gypsy who got her jewelry through fortune telling and various deceptions.
How to Wear Diamond Jewelry
You can make a good impression on people if you choose the right combination of diamond jewelry. A diamond set in different variations will look best: a bracelet and a ring, earrings and a pendant. A possible option is a ring, earrings and a brooch. The set looks great - necklace and earrings.
Rings
Thin rings with a stone are worn on the ring finger (possible options - right or left hand). Multiple diamond rings on one finger are not permitted.
Rings with one large diamond are usually worn on the index finger.
At the same time, take into account the ratio of the size of the ring and your fingers. On thin girls with thin fingers, large rings with large diamonds do not look the best.
Rule #1: Ignore passport information
Diamonds can be worn by anyone today, regardless of age or Facebook status. Just one piece of advice: at 20+ you should start your own jewelry collection with jewelry with small stones, and at 35–40+ you can and should afford large diamonds.
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Wearing.
You're probably about to show off your diamond, aren't you? Who wouldn't!
While you want to show off your diamond to the world, there are a few things you need to know. It is possible to lose the stone or cause damage to it if you are not careful.
1. Make sure the ring is your size. If it's a little loose, it might slip off your finger when you're washing your hands or throwing something to a friend.
There are special pads you can buy to create a tighter fit. You can also take your ring to a jeweler to have it resized.
2. Try not to get caught on anything. Depending on the cut of the diamond, as well as the prongs of the setting, the ring may snag on certain materials, such as sweaters or lace.
If you're already caught on something, don't pull too hard. Be careful if you don't want to bend the prong.
If you have bent a prong, take the piece to a jeweler immediately to have it repaired. Otherwise, you risk losing the diamond.
3. Avoid contamination. While it is possible to clean your diamond ring, it is best to avoid situations where it gets dirty.
Whether you're playing sports or gardening, remove your ring for safe storage. This ensures that the diamond does not become loose and the setting is not scratched.
Rule No. 2: choose diamonds not only in the evening, but also during the day
There is a popular joke on women’s online forums: “A socialite is asked: “Don’t you think it’s not customary to wear diamonds during the day?” And she answers with dignity: “When I didn’t have them, I said that too.” Laughingly, fewer and fewer of us are willing to agree that the only piece of jewelry with the king of precious stones that can be worn from dusk to dawn is an engagement and/or wedding ring.
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In fact, the main criterion in this matter is a sense of proportion. If, when getting ready for work, you put on tiny studs, a ring with a diamond that doesn’t weigh even a carat, or a thin chain with a barely noticeable diamond pendant, you can hardly say that you sparkle like a Christmas tree and suffer from a lack of taste and tact. But in the evening you can walk out with watches encrusted with diamonds, massive earrings, a ring with a large stone, and, of course, a luxurious necklace.
Second hand diamond
Cut diamonds, like no other gem, have a trail of intrigue, crime, and blood. Only the “path” of exclusive copies is known. Why a ring or brooch appeared on the road and what is behind it is unknown. There may be several reasons:
- thrown out in their hearts, under the influence of emotions;
- the owner got into trouble, the stone absorbed the energy of the tragedy;
- accidentally lost.
Having found a pebble, you should contact a psychic you trust. Perhaps he will discern the “aura” of the jewelry. If you are not sure, it is better to get rid of the jewelry. For example, take it to a pawn shop or consignment shop. For the same reason, you need to think carefully before buying such antique items.
A diamond passed down by inheritance is considered a powerful talisman. A pebble donated by relatives will not harm. It is safer to buy a new product.
Rule #3: Wear diamond rings on whatever fingers you want.
What kind of prohibitions did not exist before! For example, it was considered rude to wear a diamond ring on your left hand unless it was an engagement or wedding piece. Also, a taboo was imposed on the middle fingers of both hands: for the same reasons of good taste (due to the association with an indecent gesture?) they could not be decorated with rings. Nowadays, these rules of jewelry etiquette are outdated, and even Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, sometimes wears a classic ring design on her middle finger.
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Diamond brooches are a great addition to your look
Nowadays various brooches are in fashion. For young girls, it is better to choose brooches that are not too large, preferably medium-sized. All sorts of flowers, bugs and so on.
The brooch should be attached on the left side of the chest, maybe 10-15 centimeters below the shoulder, or attached near the collar. It will be best if you attach the brooch to a plain dress, black for example. A scarf will also look very beautiful and unusual if you just fold it and put a bright brooch in the middle. Well, if the style of the dress allows it, you can attach a brooch to your waist and you’ll get an incredible look.
Diamond brooches should not be pinned on denim or leather jackets, knitwear or tracksuits. Simply because they will not look very nice on these products.
Rule #4: Mix metals and stones
The old rule prohibited mixing different shades of metals in one look - yellow or rose gold with white gold, silver or platinum, as well as wearing semi-precious, semi-precious and synthetic stones together with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and natural pearls. Nowadays this unwritten law has been abolished, and you can combine jewelry and costume jewelry the way you like.
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Necklaces and tiaras
Necklaces, another great piece of jewelry, come in many different varieties. There is always an eyelet for a chain at the top of the necklace. This decoration looks best and most beautiful on a plain dress. The main thing is that there are no bright patterns on such a dress.
And there is still a tiara left. It is usually worn at the most special events. Nowadays, tiaras are often replaced with fabric headbands with diamonds. Tiaras are usually worn by brides at weddings, it is possible that graduates can also wear them, and traditionally, tiaras are worn by winners of beauty contests.
Rule No. 5: combine different headsets
Ballroom etiquette assumed that the jewelry worn by the hostess or guest of the evening: tiara, bracelets, necklaces, rings, should be a single set. An exception was allowed only for bracelets. In the 2010s, fashion experiments by designers convinced us that from two sets of jewelry it is quite possible to get a third, and it will not necessarily look like something “from another opera.” And the trend of wearing mismatched earrings this season has completely ceased to be perceived as shocking.
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Esoteric view of color
It can also be considered from an esoteric point of view. First let's find out what it is. Esotericism is a science whose field of views is specific, aimed at the mystical depth of human life.
For those who are interested in this science, it is very important to know by paying attention to the color of a precious stone such as a diamond.
A red diamond, whose element is Fire, fights the other world and its spirits of the dark kingdom.
Blue diamond belongs to the element of Water. Its owner automatically becomes a magician who can learn any magic even without having taught it.
The green diamond is very important for families who have problems with fertility, for whom it is very difficult to bear a child, it helps to give birth easily and gives them all kinds of strength in this. There is still a legend about the happy Elena, who, for many years, could not have children, resorting to various natural and unnatural methods. In the last hope of conception, her lover gave her a gold jewelry with greenish-colored diamonds, believing in it so much that after a short period, they became the happy parents of a baby who, surprisingly later, showed rare intelligence.
And the most basic and universal color is white. Its bright shine under artificial light blinds even the blind. The stone has magical magic, a wide spectrum of action. But there are also contraindications for wearing. It is so beautiful that you don’t want to be separated from it, you can wear it no more than once a month. More often than not, his magic will disappear. These do not include stud earrings.
Rule #6: Admire, but don't be curious
Questions about the price of the jewelry, the carat value of the stone and its authenticity are impolite. Seemingly innocent curiosity will give others a reason for jokes, and the owner of the jewelry will feel awkward because her answer may be perceived as boasting, or will begin to worry that her diamonds look like an imitation. If you so wish, you can share the details one-on-one with those closest to you.
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Cleaning.
1. Pour some ammonia into warm water and add a drop of dishwashing liquid. Soak your diamond ring in the solution you have prepared and leave it there for 20-30 minutes. If your diamond has cracks, do not use ammonia as it may harm the stone.
2. Make sure you do not use products containing bleach as it can damage metals such as gold or platinum.
Even when you wear your jewelry, do not allow it to come into contact with chlorine, which can be harmful to your jewelry.
3. Use a soft toothbrush to remove dirt that has accumulated in the ring crevices. Clean the ring gently to avoid damaging its teeth.
4. Don't forget to clean the bottom of the diamond, a lot of dirt accumulates in the setting under the stone.
5. Rinse the ring with water and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
6. Clean your diamond ring once a week or once every two weeks.
If you do this less often, the dirt that accumulates may harden and you will not be able to clean the ring by hand. You may have to clean it with an ultrasonic cleaner instead.
And be aware that a lot of accumulated dirt can be detrimental to your ring surround, as the dirt creates additional friction, causing the metal to wear out quickly.
7. Gold bezels can be polished while sterling silver is wiped clean.
Either way, tread carefully around the stone and watch for any signs that it may be loose to avoid any kind of problems later.
Rule #7: Take care of family heirlooms
What should you do if you received an heirloom engagement or wedding ring from the man of your dreams, but you don’t really like the design? It is believed that the setting of a vintage piece of jewelry can be changed, but not the cut of the stone. On the other hand, there are so many brides, so many opinions. Thus, Jessica Simpson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Olivia Wilde, Kate Moss happily wear Art Deco engagement rings created in the 1920s. But Miley Cyrus complains that the antique yellow gold ring with white diamonds she received from Liam Hemsfort on her engagement day does not fit into her style and lifestyle. She prefers the style of anime and rock bands.
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Manicure.
Your fingers and nails should look as stunning as the diamond to help showcase it better.
A French manicure with white tips will help highlight your fingers. You can combine any color diamond with this type of manicure.
If you want to put glitter on your nails, make sure it doesn't distract from the color of the stone.
For example, yellow nail polish will look great with a yellow diamond, but it can offset the shine of a white diamond, which should be avoided in any case.
Properties of a black diamond
The precious mineral diamond, which has some shade, costs much more than an ordinary one. Typically, black diamonds have magical qualities and are considered very rare.
This mineral has a huge number of mystical stories; many secrets and mysteries are associated with it. In ancient times, many people believed that the owner of a black diamond was closely associated with magic.
Nowadays, having such a stone is especially prestigious, and the owners are proud of their treasure. A diamond with a black tint gives a person a special style in the eyes of those around him and elegance, which is characteristic only of people of high society.
Black brilliant
This stone gives the owner invincibility, it brings him success in amorous affairs and relationships. If a diamond is placed in a gold frame, then its owner has a strong and courageous character. Also, many believe that this precious mineral can sharpen a person’s senses, that is, enhance auditory qualities, vision, as well as touch and smell, while making a person more attentive and vigilant.
A black diamond is the best amulet that protects against people with evil spells and the evil eye. Therefore, all the evil forces that come from the ill-wisher are reflected from the owner of the stone and return to the evil person.
In order for a black mineral to have positive qualities, you must become its owner honestly. At the same time, your thoughts and desires should also only be pure.
It is advisable that you inherit the diamond. If you buy it, then the stone will show its own qualities later, when it gets used to you. You can also increase the power of the black stone if you wear it on the ring finger of your left hand so that it touches your skin at least a little, thereby increasing the energy.
Black diamond also has healing qualities. First of all, it helps during the treatment of various mental illnesses: depression, fear, neurosis.
The stone also cures alcoholism and other addictions. And most importantly, black diamond has anti-inflammatory properties: it lowers fever during colds and cures infections. Believe it or not, it's your choice, but it's definitely worth checking out.
The magical properties of diamond
The name "diamond" comes from the Greek "adamas", which means "indestructible". A natural diamond imparts similar properties to its owner. They say about the following influence of the stone on the person wearing it:
- gives the ability to make complex decisions;
- makes character strong;
- increases the ability to influence others;
- helps in business;
- promotes financial well-being;
- increases determination.
It should be noted that diamonds are not only girls’ friends! First of all, they are called the stones of warriors, people with a strong character, fighters by nature, which is why diamonds often become companions of famous businessmen, athletes, and politicians. For men, they can decorate watches, rings, cufflinks, tie clips, and even men's stud earrings. Looking at the chic gold cufflinks - a black square of enamel with a shiny border - it’s hard not to feel respect for their owner. On the one hand, diamonds emphasize a person’s status, on the other, they affirm him in him.
