As Harry Winston says so candidly, ‘People will stare. Make it worth their while’, holds true for lovers of designer jewelry. Possessing even one exquisite piece of designer jewelry can give most women quite a high! Collectors and ardent fans of designer jewelry would really agree with this statement. Jewelry would always remain dear to most women but owning designer jewelry is a cherished dream for many. Elegance and sophistication is just the base of such jewelry, these brands also give the buyer a satisfaction he/she has bought something that is worth its value. Buying any kind of designer jewelry also helps one to be at ease as there is always the guarantee factor and assurance of quality that is associated with branded pieces. Although many new brands are being seen emerging in the global market of the fashion industry, there are still a number of designers who rule the roost as far as fashion is concerned. The fashion conscious people always prefer to invest in a brand that symbolizes style, fashion, sophistication and quality as these also give a star status, once adorned. Take a peek into the famous designer jewelry brands that have enticed women for all these years.

Top Designer Jewelry Brand Names:

Harry Winston:
The Harry Winston jewelry brand has a long line of jewelry designs to his credit. Harry Winston rings are extremely popular amongst most fashion savvy youngsters who are about to tie the knot. Huge diamonds like a trademark of Harry Winston jewelry. Although the 1920s and the 1930s saw a demand for small gemstones, it was Harry Winston who dared to go off the beaten track and launch large stones that were set in minute settings. One of the famous gems that belong to this brand is the dark blue Hope diamond. (45.5 carat). This look shot Harry Winston to fame and today; this designer jewelry still ranks high on the must haves of many.

Tiffany Jewelry:
Tiffany is one such brand of designer jewelry that has remained to be one of the most sought after brands amongst others. The Tiffany brand was first known as Tiffany & Young in the year 1837. It was later changed to Tiffany & Co in New York. It is not only the diamond jewelry that drove women wild; it is their entire range of pendants, bracelets, earrings, watches etc. At Tiffany’s, every jewel is a prized and treasured possession. Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany and Co., designed a lot of lamps, mosaics, stained glass windows and jewelry and it was only later that this company earned loads of prizes and got international status as a brand. The innovative designs were the hallmark of the Tiffany brand.

Buccellati:
Owning a Buccellati piece of designer jewelry would be like owning a masterpiece. The founder of this exquisite line of designer jewelry was Mario Buccellati. Every piece of Buccellati designer jewelry has a personal touch that is given by his son and Gianmaria Buccellati. A family affair, innovative ideas for exquisite designs run in the Buccellati family. Today, one can see new designs and sophisticated pieces being churned out by the Buccellati brand.

Graff:
Lawrence Graff, the British billionaire is behind the exquisite designs that belong to this brand. Graff is also known as the new Harry Winston of this era. With his amazing business sense, Graff has seen his business rise phenomenally with a wide range of sophisticated and unique designer jewelry. Large diamonds are the signature mark of the Graff brand.

Chopard:
Designer Jewelry lovers can never go wrong with a Chopard. Chopard first tasted success with the hot new designs in the pocket watches sector. Louis-Ulysse Chopard first began this company in 1860. The company was then bought by Karl Scheufele in 1963. Here, jewelry making was combined with the fine art of watch making. The year 1976 saw the launch of a new line ‘Happy Diamonds’. The Chopard brand ensures its loyal customers that every gem is hand picked and each design is unique and is achieved after a lot of detailing. Be it the watches or the fine jewelry, this is one brand you can watch out for!

De Grisogono:
Black diamonds were used as a distinguishing factor under the De Grisogono label. This trend began when Gruosi incorporated this in the late 1990s. This brand houses some of the top creative designer jewelry that is bound to captivate any woman! Outlandish to some, Grousi finally founded the company, De Grisogono in 1993. Today, with a global appeal, this brand has climbed new height in the designer jewelry segment.

Swarovski:
This is a luxury brand that is known for its lead crystal glass products. Daniel Swarovski originally created the Swarovski crystal when he invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892. This magic crystal transformed the fashion scenario when it was used for creating exquisite jewelry. Today, Swarovski beads and crystal jewelry are a rage in designer jewelry.
With more new designers joining this bracket, designer jewelry lovers have a vast option to choose from. The truth is the trendsetters can never go out of fashion! Here’s to the Guru’s of designer jewelry!      By Kashmira Lad

Diamonds have been used in jewelry since time immemorial. Diamonds add sparkle to the jewelry. The price of an original diamond depends on its carat, color, clarity and the way it is cut. Diamonds are used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Diamond engagement rings are very much in vogue.
Buy diamond jewelry only from a reputed diamond dealer. Else you should know how to differentiate between an original diamond and a synthetic diamond. The synthetic diamonds are man-made or lab-created diamonds.

History of Lab-created Diamonds

Henri Moissan, a French chemist, first initiated the concept of manufacturing lab diamonds or synthetic diamonds in 1893. He created a diamond by heating and then compressing carbon at extremely high temperature in iron crucible. The contents of the crucible were rapidly cooled which caused the iron crucible to shrink and create enough pressure to crystallize the molten carbon into tiny diamond particles.
Though the scientists conducted various experiments, it was General Electric Company who developed gem-grade and industrial-grade diamonds in 1954. They used a process known as high-temperature high-pressure (HTHP). There has been a steady improvement in the quality of lab diamonds since 1954.

Lab-created Diamonds

Lab-created diamonds are known as synthetic, simulated and cultured diamonds. Most of the lab-created diamonds are polycrystalline. The diamonds are graded on the basis of how they are manufactured, cut and polished.
Primarily there are three different types of grades of lab diamonds. They are high, medium and low.

• The low-grade lab diamonds are used mainly in the costume jewelry and on fabrics.
• The medium-grade diamonds are used in the gold plated jewelry.
• The quality of high-grade lab-created diamonds is in line with natural diamonds. High-grade diamonds are used in hallmarked gold and platinum jewelry. Finest quality of synthetic diamonds are considered as gem-quality and are expensive.

Process for Creating Lab Diamonds

There are mainly two types of process for creating lab diamonds. They are chemical vapor deposition and high-temperature high pressure.

Chemical Vapor Deposition: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) was developed in the '80s. This method uses a low-pressure growth environment. A substrate material (known as diamond seed) is placed in the growth chamber and a combination of heat and pressure is applied to the substrate. Vaporized carbon-plasma combined with hydrogen is deposited on the substrate in successive layers. Chemical Vapor Deposition process is a slow process and it takes several days for the entire process to complete.

High-Temperature High-Pressure: High-Temperature High-Pressure (HTHP) is also known as the GE POL technique. This method uses either a four-anvil (tetrahedral press) or a six-anvil (cubic press) to create the required pressure. The diamond substrate is placed in a growth chamber. Heat and high-pressure is applied to the diamond seed to imitate the natural conditions for the formation of diamonds. The growth process of the diamonds is faster using this technology compared to the CVD. The optical properties of man-made diamonds could be altered using HTHP process and making them resemble the natural diamonds.
To sum up, lab-created diamonds have made it possible for many people to afford diamonds at a price less than the price of the natural diamonds. Lab-created diamonds are available in the shades of white, blue, pink and yellow.    By Maya Pillai

For women, diamonds are simply the most incomparable objects found on the Earth. There also goes the cliched saying that diamonds are women's best friends and diamond jewelry as a gift rarely fails to impress a woman. The white or the traditional diamond, although the most beautiful one, is a commonplace now. The word diamond is almost synonymous with the white diamond which is still valuable but common. If you are looking for a unique piece of jewelry set in a distinct type of diamond, then you can look for the canary diamond jewelry. Let us know more on canary diamonds.

An Overview on Canary Diamond
You must be aware that diamonds are available in a variety of colors like white, pink, green, blue and black. The canary diamond is a variety of yellow diamond which is quite distinct from the other shades of yellow diamonds. However, yellow diamonds may have darker shades of vivid yellow or traces of green. On the contrary the canary diamond is a pure, light and vibrant yellow without any traces of different color shades. It is named so because the color resembles the coat of the canary bird. These diamonds are very rare as most of the yellow diamonds found are in darker shades and hence, cannot be termed so. The canary diamond is also called lemon yellow diamond or simply the lemon diamond.
Nearly all the naturally occurring stones have a symbolism or meanings associated with them. The canary yellow diamond is associated with cheerfulness and vitality. This yellow, also known as the sunshine yellow, also stands for prosperity and joy. Therefore, if your beloved is known for these traits, is a fun loving person, then the canary diamond jewelry is just for her. One of the advantages of this diamond is that it can be set with any other colored diamond and it still looks amazing as it suits with each and every stone color. This diamond is also a perfect option for exclusive and unique jewelry pieces like diamond engagement ring for your beloved.

Canary Diamond Jewelry
Speaking of the engagement ring, canary yellow diamond engagement rings are something that you can go for if you do not wish to have the traditional white diamond engagement ring. You need to make a choice of the diamond before making the actual ring. The cut of the diamond is the most important thing while making an engagement ring. You can go for the princess cut, the classic round cut, the Asscher cut or the classic Tiffany cut for these rings. Along with the yellow diamond engagement rings, one can also use the canary diamond to make necklaces and earrings. However, the other pieces of jewelry are not as popular as canary diamond wedding rings or engagement rings. Dangling earrings made in these diamonds with platinum look really awesome. At the same time, you can also set some more diamonds of other colors like white diamonds or pink diamonds, etc. along with the yellow one to make an exquisite piece of jewelry. When thinking of the canary diamond value, note that the real and the natural ones are costly and the price of the overall ring or jewelry piece may increase tremendously due to the metal used (like platinum costs the most among all metals). On the other hand, synthetic diamonds or artificially colored diamonds are a lot cheaper than the natural ones (and look the same!).
Among all the different types of diamonds available, the canary diamond is one of the best types for those who wish to be different, rather than going for the traditional ways. You can definitely choose the best and set it to make the most beautiful ring for the most beautiful woman in your life. Good luck!     By Madhura Pandit

While many may wonder why a piercing is named after a famous celeb, the reason is well there for all to see. Monroe piercing allows the wearer to resemble Marilyn Monroe by getting a body piercing right above the upper lip on the left side, exactly where the famous celeb has a beauty spot. Wearing Monroe piercing jewelry like diamond studs and even black jewels allow them to pay homage to their favorite celeb in a tiny way. It may not be as evident as the Monroe tattoo that Megan Fox sports but it is a tribute nonetheless. There are different types of these facial piercings. If you get the same piercing on the right side above the upper lip, it is known as Madonna or Crawford piercing. This piercing can be decorated with many different kinds of Monroe piercing jewelry which are described below.

Monroe Piercing Jewelry Information

The best options among Monroe piercing jewelry are studs especially Monroe piercing diamond jewelry which have this glimmering quality about them that makes the piercing extremely attractive. There are also people who prefer to wear a black stud so that the piercing looks exactly like the beauty mark of Marilyn Monroe. Most Monroe piercing jewelry aficionados favor jewelry that has a metal ball or a jewel at the end that is visible. These studs are the most comfortable of the different types of Monroe piercing jewelry available as they have a flat plate at the inside end that makes it comfortable for the wearer of the jewelry. In case your stud starts to hurt you or begins brushing against your gum or your teeth, it is important that you change the stud immediately.
In such a situation it is advisable that you wear a stud made of silicon based material that will allow you comfort like never before. These studs have a rod that is made of silicon, that just needs to be pushed in and snap fits the piercing. While this option may increase your Monroe piercing cost since they are not the best option for cheap Monroe piercing jewelry, but they are extremely comfortable and recommended by several dental associations because they ensure not to damage your gum or teeth like other studs and Monroe piercing jewelry made from steel or titanium.
Have you been searching for Monroe piercing jewelry sizes for tiny Monroe piercing jewelry that will help you camouflage the piercing when you are at work? Well, Monroe piercing retainers are life-savers in such a circumstance. All you need to do is visit a hospital or a dentist and they will help you make your piercing look less conspicuous. If you want your Monroe piercing jewelry to look more individualistic you can choose to add accessories to your studs which will customize your jewelry for you. If you get the same piercing on both sides of the lip, then the piercing is known as Angel bites or Double Madonna, which allows you to wear Monroe piercing jewelry on both piercings.
One of the most important pieces of Monroe piercing information that you should keep in mind is to avoid buying fake Monroe piercing jewelry made of cheap metals as they may not be very safe. After you get your Monroe piercing, you may experience some swelling and there may be chances of infection. It is important that you go to a professional of repute to get your piercing done. Try to go to someone who has been recommended to you by a friend or acquaintance. Some people advise wearing plastic Monroe piercing jewelry as it does not rub against the gum and teeth like other metals. Healing time for piercings above the upper lip is generally around 8 - 12 weeks. If it takes longer, then do consult a doctor.
While it may seem like it is very painful, the fact of the matter is that a Monroe piercing is one of the least painful of all piercings due to the less number of nerves in the area. So, if you like the idea of decorating your upper lip with Monroe piercing jewelry, then go ahead and get a Monroe piercing and flaunt your latest body accessory.     By Tulika Nair