Oftentimes, it is difficult to find the right gift when it’s time to show how much you care. It’s hard to go wrong with the gift of jewelry, especially when you’re giving to that “someone special.” Jewelry gifts have universal appeal, and when you choose wisely, never evoke that feeling of having chosen something at the last minute. Initial jewelry, for example initial pendants, allow the gift giver to individualize the piece. This extra level of personalization really can make the recipient feel special, and make an ordinary piece of jewelry extraordinary.

It’s possible to find initial pendants and jewelry to compliment personalities of all kinds. For men, large and bold block letters on a chunky gold chain are stylish, especially if he favors an urban personal style. For those who want something truly bold and cutting edge, gemstone encrusted initials are an option. For the professional man, a gold ring with block initials is classy and appropriate for every situation. Women, of course, are also fans of the gritty urban style; so don’t assume that bold block styles are only for men! If, though, she is not quite so urban, lovely light italic scripts are a classic choice.

The options don’t stop with initial pendants, and in fact, initials have found their way onto pretty much every variety of jewelry. Rings, bracelets, and earrings are among the options available to those seeking initial jewelry.

Promise rings are an option for those who want to express strong commitment without taking the leap into engagement. Traditionally, promise rings are similar to engagement rings – albeit on a lighter scale – but you need not feel bound by tradition. By using your first initial with the first initial of your partner, you create a lovely commemoration of your relationship. Every time your partner looks at the ring, she will be reminded of your commitment and devotion.

Never underestimate the power of a gemstone to give a piece something extra special. A smartly situated gemstone draws the eye of the observer, and elevates the “wow” factor of the piece. Of course, a diamond or cubic zirconium are classic and will match practically every outfit. Consider, too, a garnet or an emerald for your piece of initial jewelry. A bold splash of color can really set a piece off in a stunning way. Birthstones, too, are an option to consider, especially if the wearer has other birthstone jewelry.

Whatever type of initial jewelry you choose, you can rest assured that it is a gift with wide appeal. Choosing a gift is sometimes a challenge, but it’s hard to go wrong with the gift of jewelry.

Platinum & white gold are visually very similar and they both are used in very similar types of ring settings, which can sometimes make it challenging for the average person with an untrained eye to tell the difference between Platinum Mens Rings and white gold wedding rings. Here are some of the key differences and identifying traits between these two beautiful but very different precious metals.
Platinum wedding rings will always show platinum’s natural pale whitish grey colour. Platinum wedding rings will always be made with other alloy metals, but not as much as white or yellow gold. Platinum wedding rings are 95% pure platinum, whereas white gold or yellow gold jewelry is about 60% pure gold if it is 14 karat and 75% pure gold if it is 18 karat. Platinum also has a much higher density than any type of gold, making it always twice as heavy, and it is stronger. Both metals are rare, but platinum is rarest metal on Earth, so its price is significantly higher.
White gold is just natural yellow gold alloyed with pale metals like platinum, palladium, and nickel to lighten its color, and white gold jewelry is almost always electroplated with rhodium to give it its bright white shine. Over time the rhodium will wear off and expose the gold’s more yellowish natural color and will need to be reapplied. Platinum wedding rings, on the other hand, will not need to be plated or tinted in alloys because platinum is naturally white.
Platinum is harder and stronger than gold too, so Platinum Mens Wedding Rings are very popular as sturdier counterparts to ladies wedding bands and engagement rings in white gold. That way she can wear the delicate, finely tooled and detailed ring of her dreams and his Platinum Mens Wedding Bands can match her wedding and engagement rings in color but not ding or break. Platinum wedding rings are also a great choice for men because they are so low maintenance. Along with not having the rhodium plating wear problem of white gold wedding rings, platinum wedding rings are harder to scratch than gold and they will not tarnish. If your platinum wedding bands start to look dark or discolored, they are not tarnished or permanently damaged, they are just dirty! Platinum wedding rings do pick up dirt, oils from skin, cosmetics, food, and work, and other basic grime that can accumulate on anything, but all that’s necessary is a simple soap and water buffing.

Halo engagement rings get this name because they feature a full border of small diamonds surrounding a center stone, which looks like a halo. Think of the ring of smaller diamonds in a halo engagement ring as an incredibly glamorous bezel. This brilliant diamond accent to the center stone often has the effect of making the center stone and the halo engagement ring itself look much larger, and the addition of these small diamonds which are cut with such tiny, precise angles brings even more sparkle and radiance to the light already caught in the center diamond. The border of smaller diamonds in Halo Engagement Rings does not necessarily have to form a round shape to qualify. Since the center diamonds for engagement rings are being cut in an enormous number of shapes like round, square, cushion, princess, hearts, emerald, marquise, oval, pear, and teardrop, the Halo Engagement Rings border of smaller diamonds will simply follow the line of the center stone’s shape, with the same effect described above applying to make them appear as huge in square, marquise, princess, etc cut halo engagement rings.
Most people are intrigued by halo engagement rings because it they are so versatile and the many styles appeal to a great variety of customers. Halo engagement rings were a very popular style in other decades as well, and they are enjoying a revival in popularity with the purchase of vintage rings, and halo engagement rings created by designers for their collections or commissioned as custom rings inspired by vintage pieces going through the roof. Halo engagement rings can also have a very modern look, especially when a more contemporary shape or cut is used as the center diamond, and the demand for unique designs of rings for many different personalities and lifestyles have contributed to the artistic flair and variety of halo engagement rings.
Some of the most stunning styles of halo engagement rings add an unbelievable amount of sparkle for one ring to contain by using pave and micro pave set tiny diamonds on the band of the halo engagement ring, in addition to the bright center stone and its shining halo. In such a ring, smaller diamonds appear to be pouring forth from the center stone and surrounding it with an endless light and sparkle.
Halo Engagement Rings have a gorgeous and different design that draws many people into falling in love with this style.