Fine Jewelry Based on Your Personality

Most people don’t take into consideration their individual quirks, characteristics and hobbies when buying a piece of jewelry, whether it’s a ring, necklace or pair of earrings. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t. Choosing a piece of jewelry based upon your personality means you can wear an emblem of who you are while improving your style and beauty every day. Announce your individuality to the world with a stylish gemstone pendant or glittering bangle bracelet. Here’s how to choose the right luxury accessory for you.

Sporty Tom Boy

Diamond Earrings with Bezel Setting

If you live a particularly active life and eschew overly feminine trappings, it’s in your best interest to wear jewelry that doesn’t ever get in the way of your many hobbies, whether they’re coding computer applications or scoring the deciding goal in the league soccer tournament. Simple, modern diamond stud earrings are the perfect option for you. They’re elegant, subtle and easy to wear.

Mingling Socialite

Rose Gold Diamonds by the Yard Necklace

Making friends is easy if you’re a socialite, and you often spend a fair amount of time choosing stylish clothes and presenting an attractive appearance. You probably want to get noticed in the best possible way. A sparkling personality deserves sparkling jewels, especially when they’re layered together for a unique effect. Try pairing a stunning architectural engraved ring with a flowing diamond necklace or wearing multiple bangle bracelets with glittering gemstones.

Senior Executive

Square Yellow Diamond Earrings

Being the boss definitely comes with a few perks. But it also requires that all your underlings respect and admire you. You can command both attention and envy by wearing a vintage-style diamond bracelet or a pair of rare yellow diamond drop earrings. The bracelet features dozens of small diamonds that catch the light while the golden yellow diamond earrings give you a warm yet impressive image.

Earth Goddess

Ruby Earrings With Halo

Easy going, outdoorsy and playful, nature lovers love spending time surrounded by trees, water and blue skies. And if you’re one, you’re probably also a huge fan of bright colors. Show that adoration for the full spectrum of the rainbow by sporting colorful gemstones on a pendant, sapphire right hand ring or pair of ruby earrings. These simple pieces of jewelry won’t limit mobility, so you can camp, climb and kayak without worrying about over-sized baubles getting in the way.

If you normally purchase jewelry because you like the style or color of gemstone or to flesh out a classic collection, it’s time to think about expanding your fine jewelry options by selecting pieces that show the world who you are inside. Buy jewelry based upon your lifestyle and discover a whole new reason to accessorize.

Vintage Sapphire Engagement Rings: Vibrant & Timeless

Sapphire engagement rings are quickly taking over the first place position when it comes to the style of ring women want most. Not only are sapphires gorgeous, with their flashing cobalt shades and translucent cool reflections, they’re also surprisingly affordable. No wonder these beautiful stones are always in fashion. If you’re looking for an engagement ring that’s distinctive, timeless and within budget, you can’t beat a sapphire engagement ring from Ziva. Here are some of the most popular styles that are guaranteed to elicit gasps of delight from onlookers.

A Vintage Design For a Hopeless Romantic

Emerald Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring

There’s something different about vintage engagement rings. They naturally evoke the romance of a time period long forgotten. A time when men were chivalrous, women were ladies and fine jewelry was unabashedly colorful. Ziva’s emerald cut sapphire engagement ring is the perfect example of this style. Featuring a central 1-carat emerald-cut sapphire of the purest blue set with matching baguette diamonds and a sparkling halo, it’s hard to resist. Both eye-catching and sophisticated, this ring will be the envy of women everywhere.

The Bold and the Beautiful

3-Stone Halo Sapphire Engagement Ring 

For some, bigger is better and more is more. In that case, Ziva presents its sapphire 3-stone engagement ring with halo, a dazzling example of breathtaking gemstone jewelry ideal for an unforgettable proposal. Boasting a 1-1/2 carat oval sapphire in the center, it’s flanked by two round brilliant diamonds and a Pave halo that trickles down to the band for wrap-around luxury no one will miss. The high quality of every stone and the expert shaping ensure this ring will look as beautiful today as it will on your 50^th anniversary.

A Delicate Dance of Stones

Engagement Ring With Sapphire Accent

Each bride is distinctive. Where one prefers a ring that’s striking and sizable, another prefers something more demure. But that second type still deserves a design that’s classy and colorful. Ziva’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring with baguette accent satisfies all those needs and more. The princess cut diamond takes center stage, while two square-cut sapphires emphasize the beauty of the main stone and provide a remarkable contrast. Additionally, two more baguette diamonds sit next to the sapphires, for a complex and beautiful ring that’s never ostentatious.

There’s no question that sapphires are popular gemstones for fine jewelry, but they’re also a fantastic choice for a central or accent stone on an engagement ring. Discover the perfect vintage sapphire engagement ring for your beloved at Ziva Jewels, and give your love the ring of which she’s always dreamed.

Emeralds of Renown: The Most Famous Emerald Gemstones in History

Emeralds’ mysterious allure is well known. Beloved by rulers all over the world and for many centuries, emeralds have found a place on many crowns, tiaras, necklaces and royal rings. No wonder so many civilians desire them for engagement rings or emerald necklaces. Symbolizing confidence, fidelity and tranquility, they also represent the best of mankind. Though many starlets and wealthy individuals have worn emeralds of varying size and shape, there are a few standout pieces that are so popular they were given names and honored by history. Here are some of the most famous emeralds ever mined.

The Guinness Emerald Crystal

Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring

Likely one of the largest emerald crystals in the world, the Guinness Emerald weighs in at 1759 carats. Found in Colombia, it now is part of a large collection of captivating jewels at the Banco Nazionale De la Republica in Bogota, Colombia. Glowing like the mythical stone Kryptonite, emerald no doubt proves desirable to a great many people.



The Mackay Emerald Necklace

Set in an Art Deco design featuring platinum and diamond jewels of varying shapes and sizes, the Mackay Emerald necklace weighs in just below 168 carats and is located in the National Gem Collection. Created by Cartier in 1931, Clarence H. Mackay gave the necklace as a gift to his wife, Anna. She in turn donated it to the Smithsonian Institute. It’s the largest cut emerald in existence.

                                                               

Emerald Halo Necklace

                                                               

The Mogul Emerald

Pear-Shaped Emerald Pendant

Impressing bystanders at nearly 218 carats, the Mogul Emerald is a rectangular cut tablet stone with unusual markings, including Islamic prayers and decorative flowers. Fetching a stunning price of $2.2 million at a Christie’s auction in 2001, the emerald now belongs to an anonymous buyer who inherited centuries of history with the beautiful stone.

The Crown of Andes

Emerald Earrings With Diamond Halo

Created by ancient Inca settlers in 1590, the Crown of Andes sports not one magnificent emerald, but 453 of them, all set into a large, ornate golden crown weighing more than 100 pounds. Supposedly, the crown was made to appeal for help from the Virgin Mary during a time of plague.

The Devonshire Emerald

Antique style Emerald Bangle

Named after the 6th Duke of Devonshire, who received the rough-hewn emerald as a gift from the Emperor of Brazil in 1831, the Devonshire Emerald is approximately 1386 carats in weight. Naturally, it’s kept safe in a vault in the Natural History Museum of London, but no doubt it would make a very fetching, and heavy, gem for any style of jewelry.

 Emeralds maintain their popularity for many reasons, including their rarity, mysterious green color and powerful symbolism. But buyers don’t need to hunt down oversized emeralds from antiquity to appreciate their beauty. Finding a stunning emerald engagement ring or unique vintage emerald earrings is as easy as clicking a mouse. Discover emeralds worthy of a museum collection at Ziva Jewels.

Sapphires: Selecting the Perfect Stone to Cherish For a Lifetime

Sapphires, with their celestial blue shades, make them far and above the most cherished jewel after the diamond. Whether taking the form of a pendant necklace, dangling pair of earrings or breathtaking vintage engagement ring, sapphires prove gorgeous in every setting. The only question left to consider is quality. Buying a sapphire requires the same care and consideration as purchasing a diamond. If you have your eye on a special piece, here are the characteristics you should look for in order to acquire a stone that’s high quality and timeless no matter the design.

Color

Sapphire Three-Stone Ring

Spanning a full spectrum of colors, it’s possible to buy a pink, yellow, orange, purple or even greenish sapphire. Still, the deep pool blue sapphires are the most popular and the most valuable. Ranging from Sweden Princess Blue, a soft pale color, to dark Black, an opaque navy tone, sapphires are most expensive in the central range, with Royal Blue at the apex. For a better deal on price without sacrificing value, consider neighboring shades Camelot Blue or Commodore Blue.

Transparency

Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

The brilliance of a stone is what makes it sparkle, and that requires a great deal of transparency within the heart of the gem. Though some buyers fancy more opaque sapphires for their alluring depth, the most valuable styles are crystal clear in order to refract the greatest level of light. Always hold a sapphire up to natural light to determine its clarity.

Cut

Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

So much more than shape, the cut of a sapphire reveals the depth of the facets, which can create a darker or lighter hue. Additionally, shallowly carved facets give the impression the stone is larger than the weight suggests, which is not necessarily what you want. Always request a GIA grading report to determine the quality of the cut, as you’ll want one of good rating or better.

Origin

Not an essential consideration except for serious investments, but the origin of your desired sapphire can increase its value if it hails from Burma, Kashmir or Mogok. These locations routinely mine superior gems, but take that assessment with a grain of salt. Other mining spots may unearth better gems, while some inferior options will inevitably flow from even first-rate quarries.

Vintage Sapphire Drop Earrings 

                                                 

Jeweler

Paramount above all other choices is when you decide where, precisely, to buy your sapphire jewelry. A trusted jewelry designer happily provides a GIA certificate in addition to a warranty that protects your investment. Find a reputable jeweler and the rest is easily handled. As always, Ziva Jewels promises a superior experience, a lifetime warranty and social responsibility, so you never regret a purchase this important.

When you decide to make a sapphire stone a part of your beautiful collection, make sure to follow this handy guide. With these simple tips, your new gemstone jewelry is guaranteed to be high quality, long lasting and distinctive, just as you dreamed it would be.