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ROX Fashion Diamonds

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

ROX Fashion Diamonds

ROX has launched an incredible new range of fashionable diamond jewellery. The range includes a collection of colorful and sparkling stacking rings and pendants. These feature fiery red rubies, deep purple sapphires as well as black, yellow and white diamonds.

The pendants and rings can both be stacked to create a truly unique piece of jewellery to suit your individual tastes. This wonderful new collection is now available in all ROX stores; Argyll Arcade, Braehead, Silverburn, and Union Square.

Diamond Cut

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

In diamonds and other precious gems, the ‘cut’ refers to the shape of the finished stone. There are a huge variety of cuts available from the classic to the fancy, and there are different pros and cons to each. It’s not just the shape that counts for aesthetic purposes or to suit a particular kind of jewellery fitting. It is the cut of a diamond set in diamond jewellery that draws light into the centre of the stone and makes it sparkle. The number of facets (the individual flat planes) and their angle to one another impacts the way light is reflected and refracted around inside the stone.

18ct white gold brilliant cut diamond ring 0.25ctsFor diamonds, where that internal fire is the main drawcard, cut is obviously of paramount importance. Since the advent of laser cutting equipment, cuts have grown more and more sophisticated. The understanding of the optical physics involved has also grown. New cuts can now be designed and analysed with computer programs. All these factors combined mean that the diamonds used in jewellery are now more spectacular than ever. The jewellers of a hundred years ago would be amazed by today’s diamond engagement rings.

Cuts are divided into families. The most common is the round brilliant style, which is designed to make efficient use of a perfect, flawless diamond crystal. The symmetry and carefully calculated angles of a classic round brilliant do perhaps the best job of bringing out a diamond’s sparkle. It’s the most popular choice for the large, high quality centrepiece diamonds found in jewellery, although there are many more.

Is Your Diamond Ring Stuck On Your Finger?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

It does happen, especially for wedding and eternity rings that are worn all day every day for years. Getting diamond rings stuck also happens when the gentleman making the proposal guesses the ring size wrong. Understandably reluctant to spoil the surprise by asking the (hopefully) bride to be her size, most people make a guess, and of course that choice might not be spot on.

So, what to do if diamond rings gets stuck? First of all, don’t worry at it. That will just cause the finger to swell, which will only make it worse and can result in quite severe pain and even harm the hand. Don’t try to use butter, soap, or oil as a lubricant either. It probably won’t help and will almost certainly get stuck in the setting. Diamond rings can be difficult to clean, and that is especially true when substances like these get into them.

18ct yellow gold diamond half eternity ring 0.33ctRun the hand with the ring on it under a cold tap for a minute or two. The chill will take down any swelling and divert blood away from the fingers, making them significantly thinner in size. Make sure the plug is in the sink first though! That might well do the trick. If not, try soaking the hand in ice water for as long as you can bear to get the same effect, only more so.

Once you’ve got the ring off, get it re-sized. For any diamond rings sold by ROX, your first resizing is free. Any high street jeweller will be happy measure your finger for ring size. Send it back to us with your measured size, and we’ll sort it out for you. We resize to the highest standards, so you needn’t fear that the ring will look any different or lose quality when we resize it.

Shopping For Diamond Engagement Rings Online

Friday, May 7th, 2010

The internet is a wonderful marketplace. You have the power to view a far greater range of diamond engagement rings online than you would in any city, all from the comfort of your own home and incredibly quickly. Going to half a dozen jewellery shops in town would take all day, assuming there were retailers of the right quality in the area. You can do that online in an hour or two, in the evening after work or whenever you like. There is much greater choice available to those who shop online. That’s important when a gift has to be absolutely perfect.

18ct white gold diamond cluster ring 0.41ctsIt’s easy to compare online retailers and their prices – diamond engagement rings are a significant investment and of course you should always shop around before making the final choice. Because competition between internet jewellery shops is so high, prices are kept fairly reasonable across the board. Naturally we think ours are very reasonable indeed.

At ROX, we understand that you may have to return the diamond ring that you finally settle on. We are happy to resize rings if necessary, and the first resize is always free. Subsequent resizes attract a small charge, but we can still handle the process for you. Of course, not all diamond engagement rings will be kept – not all proposals are successful (although we think a beautiful ring increases your chances!). You are welcome to return any product bought online within 14 days of receipt for either a refund or exchange for a different item.

The History Of Eternity Rings

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Eternity rings share the same symbolism as wedding rings and other diamond rings. The circle symbolises love with no beginning and no end – eternal.

While wedding rings and diamond engagement rings tend to have stones focused in the centre of the ring, eternity rings are made up of many small diamonds. In the ‘full’ eternity ring, diamonds continue all the way around the band, while the ‘half’ eternity ring has diamonds half-way around the band.

Another difference between the design of eternity rings and other diamond rings is the settings of the stones. In solitaire diamond rings, for example, claws are used to hold the stone in place. This is so the diamond catches the most amount of light and gives off the greatest amount of sparkle (though the cut and clarity will impact upon this too).

18ct rose gold diamond half eternity ring 0.20ctIt is not possible to use claws in the construction of full eternity rings, due to the risk of irritating skin on the underside of the finger. Therefore, it is usually the case that in full eternity rings the stones are embedded into the shank, while claws are sometimes used in the settings of half eternity rings.

Eternity rings are usually given to celebrate the first anniversary, or to commemorate the birth of a child. Often, a ruby and diamond eternity ring is presented to the wife by her husband on their ruby anniversary.

For a superb range of eternity rings to suit all possible requirements, browse the ROX website today.

Different Styles Of Diamond Rings

Friday, April 9th, 2010

The brave man that chooses to buy a diamond engagement ring without any direct input from his partner or her best friend stands to win everything. At best, his partner will love the diamond ring and appreciate his efforts. At worst, his partner may want to change the ring but will still undoubtedly recognise the consideration that went into choosing the ring.

Buying diamond rings is not as simple as walking into a shop and choosing one, because they are many factors to take into consideration when choosing a ring. Style is one of particular importance.

The most popular style of diamond engagement ring is the solitaire ring. As the name suggests, this consists of one diamond in a setting, held by claws which allow the diamond to be positioned perfectly to catch the most amount of light and therefore create the ultimate sparkle.

9ct yellow gold diamond trilogy ring 0.20ctsCluster rings are designed with lots of small diamonds clustered together to create an eye-catching, brilliant effect. Traditionally, seven stones were used to make a flower design, but now cluster rings can be made up of a number of different stones to create any design at all.

Trilogy rings use three stones to great symbolic effect. One diamond represents the past, the other represents the present and the last represents the future. Trilogy rings are popular with people who want to inject a little colour into their diamond rings, as they allow the incorporation of other stones. Often, a sapphire can take centre place with a diamond flanking either side.

Having some idea as to what style of ring your partner prefers will do a long way in helping to choose what ring to buy. Our top tip is to do some detective work beforehand because this will definitely pay off.

How To Choose The Perfect Diamond Ring

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Choosing a diamond engagement ring is one of the most important purchases of a man’s life. So much so that there are an increasing number of men who prefer not to buy a diamond ring without direct input from their partner, out of fear of getting it wrong.

Like most decisions in life, buying a diamond engagement ring is very personal, and the best thing to do is to work out which approach is best for you and your partner. Should you decide to bite the bullet and go it alone, then keep in mind some of the advice that we offer here.

Do your homework

When your partner discusses friends’ diamond engagement rings, listen out for obvious clues and her opinion. Does she like flashy diamond rings or does she prefer something more discreet? Talk to a couple of close friends beforehand, but swear them to secrecy, and see if they can offer some suggestions.

18ct white gold diamond ring 0.15ctsLearn the 4 Cs

The 4 Cs refer to the way that each individual diamond for any piece of diamond jewellery is categorised and assessed. They stand for cut, clarity, carat and colour and determine the diamond’s shape, brilliance, weight and of course its colour. The highly quality diamonds correlate with a higher price, making adherence to a strict budget a priority from the onset. Work out your budget before you go shopping for a diamond engagement ring and stick to it.

Try not to worry

If after your proposal your partner confesses that the ring isn’t to her liking, try not to be too disappointed. Of course it is a shame, but ultimately she will have to wear that piece of jewellery for the rest of her life so it ideally should be to her liking.

How To Look After Diamond Rings

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

The heart of a diamond is its sparkle, but this can diminish over time if you don’t look after your diamond rings. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take in order to ensure that your diamond jewellery dazzles long into the future.

The best way to keep a diamond sparkling at its maximum is to clean it occasionally, perhaps once every few months. Before outlining how this is done, it is important to remember not to clean your diamonds too vigorously: they might be durable but they’re not invincible!

A nice gentle method for cleaning your diamond rings, that is surprisingly effective, is to soak them in a warm solution of mild detergent and water; avoid using boiling water or tougher detergents as you’ll probably only be cleaning off a thin layer of built up dirt.

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If your diamond rings still don’t sparkle to their full potential you should consider using a soft brush (a toothbrush might be a little to abrasive) to remove any stubborn dirt around the setting, for example.

If you’re still struggling, then your diamond may be damaged and it’s actually a flaw you’re dealing with, or you could try some more vigorous cleaning methods; such as special jewellery cleaning solutions or even a tooth pick to get right in-between the setting.

One of the reasons that diamond rings make such great items of diamond jewellery is that they are incomparably durable, and will most likely keep their sparkle ad infinitum; however they are susceptible to build ups of dirt, so occasional cleaning is definitively a good idea!

Diamonds – Not Just For Special Occasions

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Whilst it is very true that diamonds can elevate your outfit to the dizzying realms of extreme glamour and high society – they are not just for special occasions and, in fact, diamonds and jewellery can add a touch of elegance to any outfit – even casual wear!

If you want to use diamonds and diamond jewellery to elevate your casual outfits, however, there are some things you should consider:

Diamond Earrings

Diamond earrings can either be a dramatic addition or they can be pretty subtle, this means that a nice pair of diamond studs can really add a touch of style to even the most normal of outfits; if you truly what those diamonds to sparkle, you could even contrast ultra-glamorous drop diamond earrings with denims or a casual skirt. Also, to give an effortless and youth look, don’t over-style your hair as the random sparkles of a diamond can really complement moderately messy hair!18ct_white_gold_diamond_cluster_ring_0.48cts.jpgDiamond Rings

The easiest way to add a touch of sublte elegance to a casual outfit is with diamond rings. This can look great either with a dramatic ring such as cluster (contrasting with your casual clothes) or with more subtle diamond rings, such as solitaire, to add an attractive sparkle to your day to day wear.

Diamonds can be a little daunting, but they needn’t be and if you truly love your diamonds there’s no excuse for not showing them off – whether it’s at super-glamorous parties or just going to the shops in your casual clothes!

Miss Scotland wows at Variety Awards

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Katherine BrownThe highly anticipated Scottish Variety awards took place on the 26th of March at the Glasgow Crowne Plaza Hotel. The glamorous evening celebrated Scotland’s rising talent in aid of the fantastic Cash for Kids charity.

Stunning Katherine Brown, the current Miss Scotland and the official face of ROX, attended the event and looked dazzling in her superb choice of ROX jewellery.

Katherine wore a pave-set diamond pendant featuring twenty-three brilliant cut diamonds and matching earrings. The event was a huge success and guests were treated to a spectacular evening of entertainment including a performance from top Scottish singer Amy Macdonald.