Shake it Baby

Are you one of those people who still think that faux diamond jewellery is cheap and nasty and the bands turn your finger green. That may have been the case years ago but faux diamond jewellery has come a long way since then.

A number of companies are now producing faux diamonds with the same spectacular qualities of a real diamond. They have the same characteristics – all the way down to the cut and clarity.

The similarities between a real and a faux diamond are so slim, in many cases only a professional jeweller can tell the difference. So you’ll be pleased to know that faux diamonds have the same expensive look to them, but they’re really cheaper in price.

The cost of faux diamond jewellery is not as cheap as the £20 rings we used to see. Actually, some of the imitation diamonds cost more than the cheapest real diamonds you see available. There are some advantages to owning imitation diamond jewellery.

Wearing real diamond jewellery can be quite a responsibility, how many women have lost a ring when doing the dishes? Faux diamonds are much cheaper so looking after them doesn’t have to be quite the burden. There’s no need to worry about getting them insured either.

Real or Fake?

Faux diamonds can also be worn proudly for any occasion you want. No one will be able to notice the difference. In fact, there have been many brides who unknowingly got married with faux diamonds, only to have their husband confess and surprise them with the “real thing” on a wedding anniversary!

You can show off your faux diamonds with confidence. There’s no harm in letting family and friends think you own the real thing. Unless they’re a professional jeweller, they’ll never know the difference.

How have faux diamonds changed? The days of the green finger are over because they no longer use cheap imitation metal for most of the rings. Faux diamond jewellery is most often made with real gold or high quality silver.  On that note, you should also know about the current price of gold.

Forget about the days when cubic zirconium meant junk jewellery that you would waste your money on. Move into the modern day where now it means fine quality imitation diamonds sold at a price everyone can afford, including cz navel rings.

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Ask any woman how they would like to be proposed to and chances are they’ll tell you that their man will kneel down on bended knee, pull out a velvet covered box and open it. He then reveals the most spectacular, sparkling diamond ring as he asks for her hand in marriage.

Sounds perfect doesn’t it? Unfortunately, this scenario doesn’t always have a happy ending. Instead the woman looks down to see a horrible ugly lump of a ring which has just cost thousands of pounds. Or else, the ring is too small for her finger. The fairy tale quickly turns into a mini-nightmare.

So it’s no wonder that women are accompanying their spouse-to-be to the jewellers to make sure that the most perfect ring is selected. It has now become tradition for couples because it symbolizes the first decision they will make together as they embark on their new journey of commitment.

Browsing engagement rings as a couple can save a lot of money (and hassles) in the end. The woman will be there to try it on to make sure it fits and to avoid the nuisance of having to take it back to the jeweller and exchange it for one that does fit.

It may also save some money as the woman can select the ring she really likes based on how it looks on her finger rather than the man selecting an expensive ring just to make a good impression.

And then of course for the man’s benefit, he’ll save any embarrassment of having to return to the shop. A woman wants to be able to enjoy wearing the ring well past the 25th anniversary.  With this new tradition, couples can spend quality time with each other researching and educating themselves about diamonds so that they know which diamond ring would be the perfect purchase.

Every detail can be planned, including whether to commission a custom design! Prices can also be researched ahead of time. Some women still want the element of surprise when the man pulls out a ring and proposes to her.

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If you’re looking for a natural insect repellent then the most popular herbs are Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Lavender and Peru Balsam Bark. Eucalyptus even has antibiotic qualities.

If you have suffered an insect sting, small cut or abrasions then you’ll want to make a poultice. Add a half a cup of lemon balm to a blender, then slowly add water whilst blending. Do this until you have created a paste which you then apply to the affected area. Then cover with a bandage or gauze.

Alternatively you could try this recipe – mix 2 drops of roman chamomile, 1 drop of peppermint, 3 drops of lavender with 3 drops eucalyptus in a container and mix well. Then add in 1 ounce cider vinegar. Moisten a cotton ball with this mixture and dab it onto the bite to relieve the pain.

Insect Repellent – add 60 drops of citronella essential oil into a spray bottle and add 2 ounces of witch hazel extract. Shake to bottle well before you use it. Apply to exposed areas to keep those bugs away. Citronella will keep those critters away whilst the witch hazel moisturises and soothes.

Further Reading:

• How to Get Rid of Bruises
• Absolutes in Aromatherapy
• Aromatherapy Blends: Do’s and Dont’s to Blending

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