By Guest Post on March 16, 2010
Women love diamonds. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to break the bank in order to get the diamonds you love. While you may often see your favorite celebs sporting rocks that cost more than your house, I’m going to give you two great ways to achieve the same look at a price you can afford.
The Halo Setting
The first great way to get more bling for your buck is to choose a halo setting. A halo setting is a circular ring of smaller diamonds around the circumference of the center stone, thus creating a ‘halo’ effect around the central diamond. The bordering diamonds reflect even more light off the center diamond, making your center stone appear even bigger and making it shine that much brighter. You can also easily add this down the line, giving your current ring a complete makeover in the future. The additional diamonds will add texture as well as create that all important illusion of a bigger center stone.
The Bezel Setting
The second great way to get more bling for your buck is to add a bezel setting to your ring. A bezel set is a slim piece of metal that surrounds the center stone. This is the most popular setting due to the fact that it is extremely secure, offering the best protection for your diamond. For those that lead an active lifestyle, a bezel setting is ideal for minimizing the risk of either losing the center stone, or damaging the ring. Another reason for its popularity is that the metal collar prevents dirt, dust, and oil from building up on the center stone. The bezel setting, similar to the Halo setting, also makes the center diamond appear larger.
These two options are wonderful ways to keep your diamond safe, clean, and appear even larger. And best of all, they are very affordable options that add so much bling to your ring! These two settings allow you to save money, without compromising any quality. Even if you don’t have a million bucks, the halo and bezel settings can make you look like you look like you do!
Teaching us how to get the most bling for our buck is Sarah Harris, Marketing Manager at Adiamor Engagement Rings. Adiamor offers a large selection of engagement ring settings, loose diamonds and other fine diamond jewelry at affordable prices.
By Heather Sokol on March 15, 2010
Easter is just around the corner—what are you doing to help the Easter bunny save a little cash this year? Usually, my girls each get 1 item they wanted at Christmas but didn’t receive. I find it on clearance in January or February to set aside for later in the year. Their birthdays are November, [...]
By Guest Post on March 12, 2010
Image by Getty Images via Daylife
If I had to pick one word to describe what people are looking for from the wine industry in 2010, it would have to be value.
Unfortunately, most of the press and discussions about wine that we find in the national media or online are centered around either huge companies (Gallo, [...]
By Heather Sokol on March 10, 2010
Image by kiwanja via Flickr
Target recently announced their newest feature for coupon shoppers—you can now receive coupons to your cell phone via text messaging.
You will receive up to 5 messages per month, and (of course) standard messaging rates apply. The coupons will be sent to your phone with a barcode. The cashier scans your [...]
By Guest Post on March 10, 2010
Image by Mark Strozier via Flickr
The high-school prom has traditionally been the annual highlight of the school year for the average student. It gives teens the rare chance to really dress up and party with full permission of both parents and school!
The only drawback can be the expense involved. For those who want to “go [...]
By Guest Post on March 9, 2010
5 Tips to Help Keep Your Personal Information Safe
Most of us moms are pretty savvy when it comes to scoring a 6 pack of Lysol for $1.99. But, at times we forget to apply this same savoir faire when it comes to giving out our personal information online.
Follow these 5 simple steps to shield [...]
By Guest Post on March 8, 2010
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You have quite a bit of vacation time saved up, and you now want to use it to take the family on a splendid trip. Unfortunately, you may not have that much of a budget to work with. Does that mean you will miss out on taking a luxury vacation? [...]
By Heather Sokol on March 8, 2010
With spring break around the corner, it’s time to find ways to save whether you’re staying home or off on a fun vacation. We’ll be sticking around for the week this year—but I’m determined to be sure the kids have a good time anyway. Our children’s museum membership will (once again) provide a day of [...]
By Heather Sokol on March 7, 2010
I’m always looking for new ways to save! Here are a few of my favorite frugal tips & money saving ideas this week:
Homemade Play Kitchen: This kitchen is not only less expensive than a comparable store-bought model, but it’s the cutest darn thing I’ve seen in years! We have had the Little Tikes Country Kitchen [...]
