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The tenant looking out form Ho Chi Minh City overload centre
By: Song Chau Scbi
Tags: Vietnam

In the first eleven months of 2017, the number of real estate businesses were newly established 4,500; up 60% y-o-y and capital, employ up 18,6% of the workforce, 155,300 new construction company, up 9% y-o-y and 28% in capital. End of nine months of 2017, real estate companies posted 40% increase in revenue, up 6% increase in profit. In fact, the market prices rose by 5–10% in the segment of offices rent, apartments, sales apartment, retail, etc.

In 2018, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam will openning real estate retail market; this will be the premise for foreign invest retail into the Vietnam market, and this is will have a strong impact on the development of the real estate market due to its high liquidity and high profitability, which is also the premise for the next ten years of real estate development.

Since 2015, office market in Ho Chi Minh City welcomed the expected number of supply with net area is quite impressive across all segments office rental.

In 2017, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed four office building Grade A and Grade B joined to the market, three office building which recorded 70% occupancy rate at the time opening. Notably, office Grade A rental rates back-up rebounded in the past two years, achieved US$ 38.9/sqm/month, with strong net absorption increased demand coupled with higher quality from new completed buildings. Besides, office price Grade B is increasing at an annual rate, achieve US$ 22.3/sqm/month. In particular, the new office buildings Grade A joined to the market have pushed rentals higher US$ 10/sqm/month than with the buildings the same grade built before 2010.

Office rental has doubled as companies continue to expand. According to record of Real Estate Association Ho Chí Minh City, Vietnam, the tenants in Ho Chi Minh City has doubled over the same period (y-o-y) to 500–600 sqm. In addition, Emerging market such as e-commerce are spurring office demand to new heights in Vietnam. Fields of co-working, logistics and manufacturing strong net absorption increased demand large ratio in Ho Chi Minh City market.

According to the statistical report, office building Grade A and Grade B occupancy rate in Ho Chi Minh City higher than 94% and Grade C always filled at over 97%. Office space demand in Ho Chi Minh City need more supply including both old and new buildings. The shortage of supply in short term make the market push rentals higher and continue to drive capital inflows into the office market in Ho Chi Minh City.

With the narrow land fund in Ho Chi Minh City present, daily traffic jam; office rentals and other service are rising will be make burden for business, that is the reason why the tenant looking out form Ho Chi Minh City centre. Thu Thiem county town will be one of new centers in the future.

Song Chau (SCBI) Office.
Solutions to develop golf tour in Vietnam
By: Ha Kieu
Tags: Vietnam

Currently, there are many programs that help develop golf tour in Vietnam and around the world, bringing great potential value along the way to exploit golf tourism to ensure the sustainability of each country and the pulse environment.

Along with Thailand, Vietnam also has many similarities, almost identical in geographical distance. Therefore, both countries can cooperate to share the golf market, golf programs and information on the basis of both development.

“From start to finish, sustainability is always a part of the development of golf in Vietnam,” said GEO Golf Environment Foundation. The development of the golf course must always be respectful and protective of the natural environment.

Ensuring that the principles of sustainability are respect for natural, environmental and social resources. That is, Golf must promote biological richness and natural landscapes, as well as help golf tourism to use its responsible resources and bring social values ​​to its community.

Currently around 56 million golfers and golfers are seen as the third-largest spending stimulus in Asia, and golfers spend more than double the cost of a regular visitor.

Golf tourism has now become a thriving market, bringing high turnover to the business, growth with low impact on visitors, creating employment opportunities and creating many attractive tourist destinations. for tourists, friends across the continent

Vietnam golf holidays is increasingly attracting tourists, especially in big cities like Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh. Come to us to feel the novelty in each golf course and how to work professionally
Best Leading Learn Vietnamese language schools in Sai Gon
By: Learn Vietnamese
Tags: Vietnam, Saigon

Best Leading Learn Vietnamese language schools in Sai Gon

Learn Vietnamese in Sai Gon Language School gives Japanese instructional classes to Vietnamese understudies and Vietnamese instructional classes for non– local speakers. The school is profoundly respected by Learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh. Besides, the school was named in the main 30 instructive associations by Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Education and Training from 2010 to 2013 on account of its exceptional instructing and study programs. Its preparation programs are part into rudimentary, middle of the road and progressed Learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh. The school additionally offers particular courses, for example, Vietnamese for outside travelers, Vietnamese for the workplace and Vietnamese for business with a specific end goal to make a down to earth and dynamic examination condition. Students can think about in a gathering or in a private class. Taking in the dialect of a received nation is a basic and essential need. In this way, examining Vietnamese for non– local speakers in Vietnam will help individuals to live and work in Vietnam all the more effectively and expand their insight into Vietnamese history and culture. To think about Vietnamese successfully you require an amazing educating establishment. Ideally, you can pick a fitting investigation condition on account of our tips and proposals. The personnel began showing Vietnamese for non– local speakers in 1998. The workforce right now has two preparing programs. Vietnamese preparing for cutting edge students who need to utilize Vietnamese capably or to research and concentrate in Vietnam. Understudies who participate in this program will think about for a long time. To begin with year understudies will learn 4 dialect aptitudes: tuning in, talking, composing and perusing. Understudies will keep contemplating propelled Vietnamese and in addition different subjects, for example, dialect studies and Vietnamese writing over the staying three years. Understudies will get a single men degree upon graduation. Short– term Vietnamese instructional classes for non– local speakers who wish to learn relational abilities. The term of courses depend on every student’s prerequisites. These courses can last from one month to one year. Distinctive levels are accessible and an authentication is issued by the college upon course finish. Understudies will be furnished with fitting course material to meet their requests and levels. Furthermore, remote students can remain in the college’s lobbies on the off chance that they wish. The workforce participates with Paris Denis Diderot University, Bing Dong Taiwan University of Education and Chiangmai Rajabhat University to enable outside understudies to get to the Vietnamese dialect.

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2017 review
By: Minh Maria
Tags: Vietnam

2017 review

It's truly hard to have a full review of what I experienced during the past 2017 when today is the first day of my new chapter with the so-called name 2018 the year of little dog <3. For whatever it was, I stuck myself with the list of what I failed and achieved for my previous year, 2017.

My goals: there were some goals I set for myself but fail to obtain such as IELTS score (F*), career pathway, love

However, when we keep our chin up, we could satisfy with what we got. Now let's have a look month by month:

January: Took up Yoga in a professional way as I saw my sisters enrolled for the course and I asked myself yah I could do it with my schedule. Hanged out with colleagues at ACET for the new year trip to Mau pagoda in Lang Son province

February: Outing with sisters and aunties of Yoga Madabi. My trip to Thung Nai, Hoa Binh Province. My first time to there, full of excitement when I stayed away of hustle and bustle city to close with nature, river and peaceful life

March: trip to Danang- Hoi An: 3d4n with my lovely sibling and dude, Ha CHerry

April: Company trip to Ha Long — Quang Ninh, a great memory to be noted down

June: End work contract with ACET, the first time I cried out loud when I must quit my dream job with my dream team. Even the salary is not too high, but the working environment was awesome from my boss to my managers and colleagues.

July: trip to Singapore: 1 day in Singapore before heading to Indonesia for AYA/ATF 2017. The more

AYA/ATF 2017

Yogyakarta extension day after AYA/ATF

August: Successfully register for WHV NZ, the dream comes true at the end

health check with some paticipants

Trip to Nam Dinh for Hoa’s engagement

The wedding at the church

Come back HANU before heading off to NZ

September: Farewell Minh to NZ

4 days working at CHu Thanh shop

October: Start working at Magical Nail shop

November: Start having second part time job at Sprout Vietnam, Manukau Mall

December: go to the beach with family for Christmas holiday
New Apps Help You Explore Cuisine And Restaurants in Vietnam
By: Hung Vo
Tags: Vietnam, Travel, Ho Chi Minh

New Apps Help You Explore Cuisine And Restaurants in Vietnam

DeliHoli

Hello everyone, we, SHIFT ASIA company located in Vietnam, have just released an application which helps you explore local cuisine and restaurants in Vietnam

As of now, only Ho Chi Minh City is supported. Other cities (Ha Noi, Da Nang, Hue, etc,) will be added soon. Download and use it to explore Vietnamese cuisine by yourself!

What are difficult things when coming to a strange country?

- No knowledge of recommended Local Foods and Restaurants

- Being over-charged as you don’t know the actual price

- Worrying about the gredients of local food.

DeliHoli help you to explore and eat local foods as a local. Do you know understanding the cuisine is the best way to know about the country’s culture

Amazing Key Features:

- Local Food Pedia; Any food has a story. Let’s explore the story of each local food.

- Restaurant Details: Get lost in choosing restaurants? Detailed menu and rating help you to choose the best restaurants in town.

- Support Languages: Support multi languages (currently English and Japanese).

- Detailed Price: Worry about being over-charged? DeliHoli helps you to know the price clearly.

- Easy to use: Simple and Friendly Interface.

You can download DeliHoli to explore Vietnamese cuisine and eat Vietnamese food just like local !!!

Web: http://deliholi.com

IOS: https://goo.gl/JpDhfs

Android: https://goo.gl/w2kEUQ

Facebook: http://facebook.com/deliholi/

Instagram: DeliHoli
STREETS International: ‘Sustainable tourism at its best’
By: The, Good Tourism, Gt, Travel Blogs
Tags: Travel, Tourism, Social Impact, Vietnam, Hospitality

STREETS International: ‘Sustainable tourism at its best’

STREETS International is a social enterprise with a mission to create a better future for disadvantaged youth in Vietnam via hospitality training. If you travel to the lovely UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, Vietnam be sure to stroll by Le Loi Street to visit STREETS Restaurant Café, and take part in its Oodles of Noodles experience.

Written by STREETS International founder Neal F Bermas, this post is sponsored by the publisher of The “Good Tourism” Blog.

Every nine months, STREETS recruits 25 program participants (called ‘Trainees’) from all over Vietnam for an 18-month life changing journey. The Trainees come from poor rural families, isolated ethnic minority villages, orphanages, and city streets. Some have even been rescued from enslavement.

At STREETS, Trainees are provided dormitory-style housing, food, all daily supplies, basic medical care, and supervision all at no cost to them. Their life at STREETS is rigorously structured to suit an ambitious hospitality training and apprenticeship designed to launch them into professional careers as confident, self-reliant adults.

Over the 18-month program, Trainees study English, computer skills, life skills (e.g., food safety and hygiene, gender equality, budgeting, etc.), as well as the professional culinary and hospitality skills they will need to find jobs.

The interior of STREETS Restaurant Café, Le Loi Street, Hoi An, Vietnam

STREETS runs its own acclaimed restaurant and culinary tours in which Trainees can practise their newly-acquired skills. Guests are delighted with the award-winning service and food, which is why the restaurant is a tourist favourite, receiving thousands … To continue reading for free, and with no strings attached, please visit https://goodtourismblog.com/2021/10/streets-international-sustainable-tourism-at-its-best/
Jewelry Photography
By: Kien Pham
Tags: Photography, How To, Jewelry, Macro Photography, Jewelry Design

I’m very blessed to have a beautiful model that signed a lifetime contract with me (my wife) so I’m pretty familiar with portrait photo. I’m working on a new project where I need to take jewelry photos.

I turned on the light box, placed it on top of the product, and started taking pictures with my 24–70mm lens. This lens is good for landscape and portrait in general but I know that I needed a macro lens, the lens that you see other photographers take pictures of bugs and insects with extreme details.

test shot with 24–70mm zoomed all the way in, can’t capture its detail

When I test shot the first image, it looks good with the reflection at the bottom. The ring was placed on my Ikea desk, I needed something more shiny. Looking around my desk I see my external backup hard drive is pretty shiny so I tested the shot on it.

this external hard drive has a shiny surface

Ok, looking good, but the surface has a lot of scratched so it doesn’t look good under macro detail. Looking around, I see my iPhone has a reflective screen too.

iPhone screen is pretty shiny too, but too small

But that screen is too small, I needed a bigger screen that is similar to iPhone, iPad! I ran into the bedroom, wife was watching some Vietnamese kid music show, told her I’ll trade her iPad for my iPhone. She was hesitating with a confused look on her face. I said ok I’ll sweeten the deal, I’ll swap iPad for iPhone with a kiss. She smiled and it’s a deal.

almost a full reflection on iPad screen

Now I need to hang the jewelry so I can get different angels and other details. There’s a water bottle on my desk so I tested that concept, didn’t work out well.

test shot trying to hang the product

I need the jewelry to be on its own, so something to hold it. I have a wooden toy on my desk too (ok by now you should know that my desk is super messy, I thought I had my own corner but somehow it was placed right next to the main door, people put all kind of stuffs on it).

wooden toy can hold stuffs!

But as I introduced the jewelry carrier, he kinds of block the lighting from top. Also my light metering also have to measure light with the wooden toy in the frame, so I can’t get a sharp lighting on the subject.

I contacted my friend, he happened to have the 100mm macro lens. It’s a life changer, I can get super close up shot of the products. Here are the results, I really enjoyed working on it.
Get your jewellery from Tanishq showroom
By: Khevna Sharma
Tags: Jewelry, Fashion

The wedding season is approaching very fast. It would be time of the year when you get invitations from multiple places and you will get the opportunity to get dressed up in your best clothes. So, why not take the opportunity to flaunt your jewellery too. If you want buy jewellery to wear during the wedding season, the upcoming month would be the best time to do so. This is because in the coming month, there are a number of festivals and every jewellery store would be celebrating the festivals with attractive discounts and offers. Needless to say, this is the time of the year when the jewellery stores generate awesome business; in fact the bulk of their annual business. So, they also want to increase their sales by putting heavy discounts on certain jewellery which attract first time customers.

If you are thinking of investing a heavy amount in jewellery, we would advise you to go for any branded jewellery shop in Mumbai. This is because the market of jewellery is full of counterfeit products, which would make your investments shallow. The risk of counterfeiting is nil in branded jewellery stores. However, when you select any readymade piece of jewellery in any jewellery store, always check whether the hallmark is there or not. Also, do not forget to ask for a duly filled cash memo from the store. Investment in jewellery is a heavy investment and you should not take any kind of risk in doing so.

There are a number of jewellery stores in Mumbai. Most of these stores are located in the shopping malls of the city. The city of Mumbai boasts of a number of swanky shopping malls which are awesome places for shopping. You would find all the international jewellery brands in these shopping malls and also premium domestic jewellery stores such as the Tanishq showroom. The best thing about shopping for jewellery in shopping malls is that you get to check out a number of stores side by side. If you do not find any store with good designs, you can simply move to the next store. Moreover, the shopping malls in Mumbai are full of other kinds of entertainment too. So, you can have a great enjoyable time in the malls.

When you go for buying jewellery, always search for the best jewellery brands. You can consult with your friends and relatives who have recently invested in jewellery. You can also research online about the best brand for jewellery available in the market. Online research is very helpful in this regard as you get to read customer reviews and criticisms of each and every brand. This helps you in making better decision.
Hannah Davis’ Adventure Wear and Ryan Devlin’s Feel-Good Products
By: B The Change
Tags: Nonprofit, Impact, Jewelry, Clothing, Recommendations

Hannah Davis’ Adventure Wear and Ryan Devlin’s Feel-Good Products

The CEO of BANGS Shoes Hannah Davis and the CEO of This Bar Saves Lives Ryan Devlin recommend their favorite products from sustainable and socially conscious brands.

By Grant Trahant

Savvy Style With Heart

Hannah Davis

“When I look at buying items with a social impact, I first and foremost look at the product,” says Hannah Davis, founder and CEO of BANGS Shoes. “If I love it, I look at the people behind the social mission. Anyone can have a well-written mission statement, but [when it’s] backed by good product and good people, I’m sold.”

Davis knows good business when she sees it, and strives to achieve it herself: BANGS produces simple, durable canvas sneakers, and the company invests 20 percent of its net profits in startups. Here are some of Davis’ hand-picked product recommendations.

Maritime Supply Co.: The Classic Maritime Anchor Bracelet in Copper

$58; maritimesupply.co

Davis adds a touch of rustic flair to her adventures with this one-size-fits-all Maritime Anchor Bracelet. Maritime partners with the nonprofit Water of Life International to donate 10 percent of its net profits to support the provision of safe drinking water in West Africa and India.

STATE Bags: Smith Backpack

$110; statebags.com

To keep her belongings efficiently packed, Davis carries a STATE backpack. For every bag purchased, STATE gives a backpack filled with school supplies to a U.S. child in need.

Ekkos: Baridi Shorts

$30; ekkos.org

Ekkos — an organization run by a BANGS Shoes ambassador — creates handcrafted clothing in Athens, Georgia. Each purchase of a pair of Ekkos shorts helps fund the secondary education of an orphan child in Ghana.
#CampaignaForDana #Day19
By: Martha Hayes
Tags: Breast Cancer, Jewelry

#CampaignaForDana #Day19

When I was walking through a market in Bangkok during my study abroad semester in college, I spotted these zebra earrings.

Zebras, bra

They reminded me of an amazing 1980s zebra T-shirt mom used to wear. No idea what became of that t-shirt, but, incredibly, Elliott found one just like it at a thrift store a few years ago.

Thank you so so much to Lexsea and Julia for sharing photos to the Campaigna. Thanks also to all the amazing donors who have contributed. The number is climbing and climbing and I couldn’t be more proud or more grateful. Donate here and/or join in on Instagram with hashtag #CampaignaForDana

Lexsea’s photo: a beautiful bracelet made by her mom, Lis

In Lexsea’s words:

It’s #campaignafordana season! Every October, my amazing friend @marthauphayes honors her incredible mother’s life by wearing jewelry that reminds her of strong women. These bracelets were made by the strongest and most talented woman I know — my mom! I picked them to represent the campaign this year for two reasons. One — because they remind me of the matching bracelets my mom made for herself and Dana during the 2008 presidential election — which they watched together! And also because the back of the mermaid says, “Love Bravely,” which is always a good message when remembering people we’ve loved and lost. You can support Martha’s campaign by wearing and posting pictures of jewelry that reminds you of women in your life or by donating to breast cancer research here: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/marthauphayes/campaigna2016 ❤️

Julia’s photo: gorgeous bracelets from her grandmothers

In Julia’s words:
1- 2- 3- 4 of how to dazzle at any Wedding
Tags: Weddings, Makeup, Jewelry, Marriage, India

Wedding season is here, we can already hear the wedding bells. It’s time to dress up but, in a city like Delhi where you have so many options from Lajpat, GK, Chandani Chowk to the top most designers…it is very confusing to choose from where to shop for a wedding, be it a bride or her family members.

Don’t panic ladies we are here to rescue you. So, lets see what all you will get from this styling workshop.

How to figure out what is in fashion?

With so many options, it is hard to understand what is in fashion. Our styling experts will guide you about what is trending these days and the styles you should definitely say goodbye to.

As, we all know wedding dresses are worn only once our experts will tell you what kind of dress you should invest in.

Confused what will suit you?

Well, we all are scared to try new trends specially brides because they don’t want to ruin their big day by wearing something that won’t suit them.

We, are here to solve this problem you will get a complete insight about what will look good on you before your marriage so that you can hunt for right stuff in market.

The perfect makeup artist

Everyone knows the fear of trying professional makeup for wedding, what if it’s too loud or it does not suit on my face. But, we can’t deny the fact that makeup if done right can do wonders.

You will get to know what kind of makeup suits you. So, that you can easily explain your makeup artist what you want them to do.

Source :- StyleCraze

Jewellery

We all know the hustle, when it comes to buying wedding jewellery. It is a huge investment and we don’t want to compromise on quality.

Want to know the best stores in Delhi and where to invest your hard earned money. Then this is the right place.

Hazoorilal legacy jewellery

Hope you liked reading this. We are soon coming up with a wedding styling workshop at HelloMeets

Looking forward to meeting you at our upcoming events:

Tea with Strangers | To be announced

BeerQuiz | To be announced

Bloggers meetup | 6th November | 3 pm to 6pm

Wedding Styling meetup | 12th November | 11 am to 1 pm

Makeup Workshop | 13th November | 11 am to 1 pm

HelloHackers | 12th November | 5 pm to 7 pm

Blog Credits :- Simer Sethi, Marketing at HelloMeets.
Sterling Silver Jewelry India
By: Sterling Silver India
Tags: Jewelry, Fashion, Necklace, Rings

Silver is one of the most known and common metal for all the jewelry buyers. Silver is commonly used for making designer and attractive jewelry for the people. India is famous for the sterling silver jewelry from around the world. Silver jewelry is designed according to the occasions, parties and casual wear as well. Silver jewelry is always a popular choice of the Indian buyers as well as across the world. This popularity of silver jewelry is because of its cost effectiveness. Except heavy and traditional gold jewelry, women’s are likely to use sterling silver jewelry. But, one of the precious information is silver products needs a more care than gold jewelry. Sterling silver jewelries itself a stylish and classy look of each and every product. Ornaments which are made by silver metal are bracelet, bangles, earrings, rings and anklets etc.

Some types of stones and beads are used to make attractive silver jewelry. Stones are also categorized like cut stone, cab stone, precious stones and semi-precious stones are molded with the silver jewelry. This additive elements increase the glory of the silver jewelry. Colored enameling is also on a top priority of the buyers. This enameling is giving a quite different look to the product. Some of the showcase jewelry, there is the mixture of colored enameling and stones or beads. Beads are available in many forms like crystal beads, gem stone beads, glass beads, Swarovski beads, and metal beads. Along with these beads jewelry products have different grace.

Now if we talking about the purity of sterling silver jewelry india. First of all sterling silver is available as the mixture of two alloy. Silver alloy is containing 92.5% and 7.5% is of cooper alloy. Sterling silver is used for the long term. But 100% silver alloy jewelry is not durable as sterling silver. The reason of this is pure silver alloy is too soft for making precious jewelry. Now days, jewelry should be prepared or made by machines and software. But in ancient time all jewelry should be made by hands. Qualified worker are work with these machines and software. Experts have particular training about their respective works.

All these jewelry are available on the online market. Buyers can easily do the shopping of their jewelry on the web. Clients can be order for the wholesale jewelry by the website. This online marketing gives a good chance to shop favorite jewelry from the home. It saves time and money both. For grab this ultimate deal user has the internet connection. Mostly, the dem, and of wholesale jewelry is from India, Korea, Indonesia, UK, US, Germany, France, Bangkok Milan, Singapore and Viganza. Once you ordered a product, dealers have the whole responsibility to supply your product safely. And the evidence of purity of product than hallmark is present on every product of sterling silver. Hallmark is the proof of purity which is given by the government. Government has uniquely prescribed the mark for the purity of metals which is highly known by hallmark.

Source: Click Here.
The reasons that compel you to buy from the best jewellery brands
By: Khevna Sharma
Tags: Jewelry, Gold Jewellery

The reasons that compel you to buy from the best jewellery brands

As the festive season takes over the country, you have to be prepared for welcoming it in the grandest way possible. There will be days when you will need to flaunt the best attire and accessories that you have and there will be days when you have to invite the divine into your homes and lives with the purchase of gold.

As Diwali, the festivals of light and excitement arrives, you have to think of the gold and jewellery shopping that you will indulge in on the auspicious day of Dhanteras. Invoking the Goddess of wealth and prosperity is best done with the most valued and authentic jewellery pieces, which you can get from the best jewellery brands in India. There are a lot of reasons why you should opt to buy jewellery only from a good brand.

Authenticity

You can be assured of quality and purity of the gold because when you are investing huge sums of money on something, you need to be sure about the value for investment that you get from it.

Certification

While a regular seller that suffices your gold and diamond jewellery needs may be your first choice, it is with the brands that you can get certified materials that hold higher value.

Return on investment

There may be times when you buy gold because you need to get a return on your investment. Investing with places such as a Tanishq showroom, you can be assured that the value of your gold will never diminish.

Style

When you are buying jewellery to wear on special occasions and events, you need to be sure about the exquisiteness of the designs. With the help of a brand you can get your hands on designs and styles that are completely out of the world.

Strength

The making and the finish in jewellery matter greatly because they are items that you use in the long term. Buying an intricate piece of jewellery from a Tanishq showroom will give you an assurance of beauty and fineness all through your life.

Experience

Finally, when you decide to buy from a brand that value you as a client in every way that they can, it will leave you with happy memories and an amazingly festive time.

Choosing the best store and brand for your jewellery shopping is as important as the jewellery itself. When you have a trusted partner for your jewellery needs, you can make safe purchases, without having to go through episodes of worry and dilemma.
GIA Certified Diamonds Mean Assured Quality and Price
By: Valentin Magro
Tags: Diamonds, Jewelry

GIA certified diamonds are often treated as industry benchmark. While they are not more valuable or attractive than the non-certified diamonds, they have been thoroughly inspected while the non-certified ones are not. GIA stands for Gemological Institute of America and is easily the most respected certifying body in the world.

GIA is a non-profit organization and an educational institute which has a mission of instilling integrity in the diamond industry. Every GIA certified diamond comes with a grading report which tells you way more than the basic 4Cs. However, 4C is clearly mentioned in every GIA report.

There are other advantages of purchasing GIA certified diamonds as well. When you are looking at different diamonds and their price tags, you can compare the 4Cs as mentioned on the GIA certificate and check the recommended price against the retailer’s pricing. If you want to replace a stone in any ring, it would be easier for you to find a stone of equal measurements and clarity, as you have the GIA certificate. If the ring is lost or stolen, a GIA certificate is greatly helpful for insurance purposes.

The characteristic of every GIA certified diamond is clearly mentioned on the grading report which comes with the diamond. Only thing is that the diamond needs to be bigger than 1 carat in size. However, for smaller diamonds, diamond dossier report comes along with the stone. These reports contain the following descriptions in details.

Diamond Characteristics of GIA certified diamonds are documented in the GIA Diamond Grading Report for diamonds over 1 carat in size and in the Diamond Dossier Report for those under 1 carat. The Diamond Grading Report indicates some of the following:

The dimension of the diamond is mentioned in millimeters. The measurement of a round brilliant diamond helps you to determine the symmetry of the stone. For other fancy shapes like marquise or pear, the overall length to width ratio is important for the stone to look beautiful and sparkle.

The weight of the diamond is given in carat. Many people mistake it as the size of the diamond. However, if a diamond is cut to be deep and narrow, it will look comparatively smaller than a diamond of the same size but cut wide and shallow.

The color of the stone is also graded. Colorless diamonds are the most preferred ones but there are other variants of colored diamonds as well.
Buy Navratna Jewellery Online This Diwali For Your Relatives
By: Gemn Jewelery
Tags: Jewelry, Diamonds

Buy Navratna Jewellery Online This Diwali For Your Relatives

In Navratna jewellery, nine auspicious stones are used in a single ornament. The belief behind this is that the nine stones together ensure well being of the person who wears it.

In India, Navratna jewellery has been given major importance, because of its astrological significance as well as its innate charm.

The nine stones used in the jewellery diamond, ruby, emerald, coral, pearl, sapphire, garnet, topaz, and cat’s

eye.

As it is believed in astrology, each planet watches over one of the

nine gems and offer power.

Shukra is the planet for the diamond, Sun for ruby, Saturn for sapphire, Rahu for garnet, Ketu for cat’s eye, Moon for pearl, Guru for topaz, Buddh for emerald and Angaraha for coral.

Buy Navratna jewellery online and can be set in rings that are mounted, so that the stones touch the skin.

The weight of the stones is decided according to the individual’s Astrological chart. In the following lines, we tell you about the significance of using the nine jewels.

Nine Gemstones in Navratna Jewellery

 Ruby Gemstone protects against poisonous substances and banishes any evil spirits that hover around.

It also gives energy to the wearer and changes color if the wearer is in bad health.

 Emerald is an antidote for all stomach complaints, stings and bites. It is soothing to eyes, when mixed with saffron, and provides protection against poisonous insects or reptiles. It was used in ancient times, by mariners, to prevent storms. Emeralds are said to pale if the wearer is faced with deception. As it is the stone of the Goddess of Love, it helps lovers in their problems.

 Blue has always been the colour of enlightenment and in Buddhism, the wearing of Blue Sapphire was said to increase devotion. In the West, bishops and cardinals also wore sapphires in ancient times. In spite of being held in sacred esteem, sapphires can also bring bad luck if worn by a person who does not have it as a birthstone.

 Coral is extremely popular, as it is a stone that is said to cure diseases, help the memory and act as a powerful protection against the evil spirits. That is perhaps why, it is often used in rosaries and made into chains for little children.

 Pearls gemstone give strength to the heart and are often used in Ayurvedic medicine. In India, pearls have always been a favorite ornament in royal courts.

 Garnet Gem is found in many colours, though the best known is deep red, almost resembling a ruby. Garnets are often used to imitate precious stones, but have not been recorded as having any special properties of protection.

 Topaz is used for occult practices. It is used in the Middle East, for averting the evil, and is said to bring wealth and long life to the wearer. It can be golden yellow in colour and sometimes, even colourless.

 Cat’s Eye is usually brownish yellow in colour. There is often a light line, which shines through the stone, giving the idea of the eye from which it derives its name.
Top Four Famous Diamonds of the World
By: Evan Rudnick
Tags: Diamonds, Jewelry

Top Four Famous Diamonds of the World

The Millennium Star

Presented at the turn of the new millennium by the famous DeBeers company, the Millennium Star diamond weighs in at 203 carats. This amazing diamond is the second largest flawless D-rated diamond in the world and features a stunning pear-cut shape.

Koh-i-Noor (Mountain of Light)

The Koh-i-Noor diamond has a lengthy history, most of which remains unknown today. However, legend tells of an ancient Mongol Lord, a Persian army, and an Indian prince. The Koh-i-Noor is known as the first largest cut diamond in the world and was eventually presented to Queen Victoria of England in 1850, where it remains as apart of the English crown jewels to this day.

The Cullinan Diamond

The Cullinan diamond is the largest rough diamond to ever be discovered weighing in at 3,106.75 carats. Found in Africa in 1905, this larger-than-life diamond was eventually cut into 9 finished gems, the largest of which (known as the First Cullinan, or the Greater Star of Africa) ranks in as the second largest diamond in the world today. Both it and the Lesser Star of Africa (The Second Cullinan) have a place of honor in the crown jewels of England.

The 9 pieces of the Cullinan diamond that were turned into finished gems.

The Hope Diamond

Also known as the French Blue or the Blue Hope Diamond, this diamond makes it onto this list not just because of its size, but because of the mystery and rumor surrounding it’s origins. This diamond is only the fourth largest blue diamond in the world, however, of the blue diamonds known to us it is the largest dark blue diamond. Originally believed to have come from India, tales surrounding the diamond say it was at first mistaken for a sapphire. Upon being discovered by a European trader in the 1600’s, it was brought to and bequeathed to Louis the IVX of France where upon it left behind a trail of deceased and/or heartbroken owners in its wake.
#CampaignaForDana Days 26 and 27
By: Martha Hayes
Tags: Jewelry, Breast Cancer

Yesterday was a busy, fun day. Since we were out and about, I had the opportunity to wear a real OUTFIT, which was a fun excuse to wear pretty, girly earrings. I chose these pressed purple flowers (real flowers!) and really enjoyed wearing them all day. I don’t know why I remember this so vividly (usually Elliott’s the one who remembers random details from our childhood) but I know with great certainty that a very little Elliott picked these earrings out as a gift for mom at her favorite jewelry store (previously mentioned) Twist.

My lobes are blossoming!

And then today was a wonderful day in the Bay with my dear friend Amanda (a friend from Pomona, then LA living, then San Francisco living, who is now across the country) and our (also dear, but not visiting from out of town also never gave me any jewelry so don’t get the same special mention as Amanda in this particular context) friends Jon and Nick. And of course Rob and Finlay!

I commented on this beautiful ring Amanda was wearing a few years ago and she took it off and revealed that it was a puzzle! Even cooler. Time passed and my birthday came along (actually OUR birthday — Amanda and I have the same one) and what did she give to me but my very own puzzle ring. I absolutely love it and I love her and it was really fun to wear them together today as we dined at the Google office in SF, explored Moma, and wandered the Ferry Building. And, speaking of strong women, Amanda is incredibly ambitious, hard working, and STRONG, making her dreams come true. She definitely inspires me and she’s a perfect woman to celebrate as part of this campaign.

Amanda puts my nails to shame

PUZZLE RIIIING

Fun with friends at Moma (not pictured: Rob and Nick ❤)

ALSO thanks so much to my dear friend (since preschool!) Laura for joining the Campaigna today!

Photo by Laura

In Laura’s words:

I decided to wear my great-grandma Laura’s ring for the first day at my new job yesterday. What a great day to join my good friend Martha’s#CampaignaForDana (to donate: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/marthauphayes/campaigna2016)

Donate here: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/marthauphayes/campaigna2016
Gemstone Pendants — Strive for the Most Stylish Look Possible
Tags: Jewelry

Gemstone Pendants — Strive for the Most Stylish Look Possible

Because of their worth and overall properties, Gemstones have been employed in jewelry for a very long time. Gemstone pendants are used for both fashionable and stylish looks as well as astrological assistance. As a result, the pendants are made up of at least one gemstone, either in its usual form or into a completely new shape. There exist a number of jewelry pendants and the price of all these varieties differ from each other. The varying costs largely depending on the value of the stone. For instance, stones like diamond and ruby or the precious metals like gold and platinum hold the greater worth.

The Essence of Spiritual Jewelry

Ask the wearer of gemstone about the significance of spiritual jewelry and they will tell you how it made a special effect in their personal and professional life. Each stone has its astrological meaning and consequently that works for the amelioration of one’s life. In order to get rid of all kinds of negativity from the life, the Indian astrologers recommend wearing different stones for different zodiac signs.

There are numerous online sellers that offer the spiritual pendants at ferocious rates. These sellers have an array of options to select from based on the size, color, and other important factors. Furthermore, these wholesalers employ a team of highly-skilled designers, who provide a complete detailing of the fabrication of gemstone men’s ring.
Glamorize Your Personal with Diamond Jewelry
By: Ladonna Gaeta
Tags: Diamonds, Jewelry

From the ancient time, men and women had their knacks over the jewelry items. From that time, till now, the tradition and the interest remains unhindered. Of course the trends and the styles have been subjects to long changes, but it is also true that the jewelry designers have totally explored each of the fashion trends and then moved ahead to another one.

Especially when you take a look at the Moyer fine jewelers and their collections, you will surely accept this view as a fact. The designers there have explored and worked on each of the trends. Be it the wedding bands or the tacori engagement rings or the engagement rings and diamond bracelets, the designers have shown their high craftiness in each of the items.

The wedding bands that are available here are of the tacori collection and each of the bands are made over 18 karat gold. Some of them are white gold, some are yellow and some are red gold. According to the color of the base the designers have changed their style. No wonder that these bands will shine bright at the hands of the bride.

The tacori collections have also come out with impressive engagement rings. These Tacori engagement rings are bright and dazzling and the buyers will have a very wide variation of design here. Opting for these rings is now possible for people of all earning groups now as the company is offering them in justified prices. At the special event these rings will be enough to make the individuals separated from the lot. The glow and the dazzle are further backed up by the quality design on the base. So you will be getting the best deals with these rings.

Tacori has really shown their supremacy of design as well as craftsmanship in their works and that is why the engagement rings have come up with all their glories and grandeurs. You will not miss the traditional cut and styling of the rings and at the same time, the wonderful precision with which the whole ring is made. Cutting edge technologies have been used to make it sure that the rings are made with utmost perfection. Some of the diamond rings have platinum on their base instead of gold and these rings have carried beauty to the next step.

Last but not the least is the diamond bracelets which are simplistic in style but offers an all round perfection in their making. No wonder that the women would love to have them at the events. All in all, all these options are there to make you beautified all the more with the absolute precision.
The Dignified Cushion Cut Diamond
By: Valentin Magro
Tags: Diamonds, Jewelry

The Dignified Cushion Cut Diamond

One of the oldest types of cut for diamonds is the cushion cut and this is why it is mostly found in antique jewelry shops. The cushion cut diamond is a perfect way to show your partner just how much she means to you since it is very exquisite and comes with a bit of history of past lovers. With the antique factor comes an also astonishingly beautiful sparkle. The history behind each stone is what makes it so popular.

Before acquiring a cushion cut diamond, it is good to know a bit of history of this cut. The first ever shape of cushion cut was the ‘old mine’ cut. Its peculiarity is that it has deep proportions and its irregularities are slight on the outline and sometimes on the facets’ arrangements indicating that these cuts were made by hand. This gives it a more dignified look while retaining a deep ancestral charm. Almost all ‘old mine’ cut diamonds are more than 100 years old dating back to the 17th century and there’s a very good chance that when acquiring this particular type of stone, you are also acquiring one of the very first diamond source ever discovered which can be either India or Brazil. Now South Africa dominates the diamond market since the 1860s.Those looking for a unique diamond cut for their partner would fall in love with the cushion cut diamond.

The octahedron is the natural shape of a rough crystal of diamond and this shape fits in perfectly in the cushion cut shape giving it a rectangular or square outline and mild round corners. A very interesting quality of the cushion cut diamond is that each crystal has an individual cut maximizing their beauty which in contrast nowadays is done by machine mostly to retain the weight of the diamond as much as possible. The old day charm is lost in modern day laser cuts which are done by machines. The cushion cut diamonds were made to reflect light to the best of their ability and because the light sources of that era were natural lights, candle lights or gaslights, it creates an almost rainbow type of reflection. Once again we can’t help but compare this style to the modern cuts which are very different.

Investing in a cushion cut diamond is a big step and it carries a wealth of history. It is advisable to look for an antique jewelry specialist who would be able to advise you on the real worth of your future acquisition together with all its specs and provide you with a pool of information of different type of diamond cuts.