“Men grow cold
As girls grow old,
And we all lose our charms in the end.
But square-cut or pear-shaped,
These rocks don't loose their shape.
Diamonds are a girl's best friend.”
As girls grow old,
And we all lose our charms in the end.
But square-cut or pear-shaped,
These rocks don't loose their shape.
Diamonds are a girl's best friend.”
- Lyrics from Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, Marilyn Monroe.
Shallow it may sound but a diamond can simply put a smile on a woman’s face. Not for the value but the meaning it carries. Diamonds are the ultimate symbol of eternity and commitment. This might have rooted from the Greek’s belief that Cupid, the God of desire, affection and erotic love, has diamond tipped arrows which have magic to draw hearts together or to inspire romantic love.
The Greeks also believed that the fire in diamonds reflect the constant flame of love. The name itself says so as diamond came from the Greek word αδάμας (adámas) which means proper, unalterable, unbreakable, or untamed.
Before medical science science discovered how the blood circulatory system functions, people believed that vein of blood ran directly from the fourth finger on the left hand to the heart. Because of the hand-heart connection, people named the putative vein descriptively vena amori, Latin for ‘the vein of love’. That is why is becomes a tradition that wedding rings are wore on this finger.
This diamond I am wearing weighed 1 carat. Never in my life had I felt a diamond this close to my skin. Not mentioning breaking my ‘virginity’ with a 1 carat! I know 1 carat isn’t a very huge one. What matters is not the size but the quality of the cuts and the designs.
And while the intrinsic properties of color, clarity, and carat weight influence the value of the diamond, it is the craftsmanship of man that determines how beautiful a diamond will be and how much it will sparkle and shine.
What I saw through the microscope was an ideal cut diamond where lights reflect to form symmetrical pattern.
Cuttings of a diamond affect its luster when viewed with unaided eyes.
A nicely cut diamond look bigger than its actual size. Let me show you a comparison.
By wearing any of these alone on your finger, one cannot tell the actual weight.
From left: 0.5 carat, 0.75 carat and 1 carat.
Whenever I see actors proposing to their loved ones in Korean Drama especially, I’ll drool at the size of the ring hoping that one day my dream man could propose to me with one of these. After my visit to SK Jewellery I realize there are more than size alone matters. Also if you notice, smaller size diamond looks better on my fingers because I have lean fingers.
As much as I love a bigger sized diamond, I prefer how proportionate this one looks on my hand.
I love how it was being meticulously made.
This is another one designed that I really fancy.
The devil is in the details!
I would recommend this for those who doesn’t like protruding stone design.
One plus point about this design is that I do not have to worry about the protruded stone gone missing while I am doing work with my hands.
A diamond can simply cost a person a car so knowing how to identify its authenticity is very very important.
Every diamonds comes with a unique code engraved on the rim of the diamond.
A jeweler was guiding us on how to identify one to make sure we will not be cheated into the wedding hall with fake diamonds :P
Karen was checking out the unique code via a microscope.
What we saw were very very tiny letters that can be barely seen even with the tool. If you really must find out whether the codes on the diamond matches with the one showed in certificate, it is better to leave the job to the pro.
Valentine’s Day is near. Have you already planned something for you loved ones? If jewelry pops in your mind, you can consider taking a look at SK Jewelry’s new launched The Dancing Star Series.
I know right, diamond ring is best given during that very special one-in-a-lifetime day. To me personally, I want to reserve the moment of receiving a ring to the man who is all-preped to take care of my life. I don’t always get married *touchwood* so being a girl I will be delighted to receive jewelry like necklace, bracelet or ear rings on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Christmas or my birthday.
Who can say no to a stone that sparkles like this?!
This pendant I am wearing is called The Center of the Universe from SK Jewelry newly launched Dancing Star Series. You can see a solitaire in the middle of a ring which symbolize ‘One and Only’.
In chinese, a coffee cup reads “杯子(bei zi)” that sounds very similar to 一辈子(yi bei zi), which means “entire life”. This pendant sends a message of how important the recipient is to you as well as signifying how deep your love for her is.
A unique feature of this pendant is its perpetually oscillating diamond in the middle of each design that interprets the essence of a woman with effervescent feminity and irresistible magnetism. She is the center of attraction, symbolic of a woman’s magnificence and her love.
Inspired by the sparkling stars in the sky, the Dancing Star diamond oscillates at 10 times per second, thereby giving 10 times the brilliance and scintillation of a traditional diamond.
They say true friends will gradually grow to look alike.
Instead of looking like each other, I am surprised that we were wearing the same kind of dress to this event. FYI, there wasn’t any dresscode nor we have told each other what to wear!
We were each wearing a pendant from SK Jewelry’s The Dancing Star Collection. White outfits can better bring out the sparkle of diamonds.
With every slight breath and movement, the Dancing Star diamond moves continuously, creating a shinier semblance and the illusion of a bigger carat diamond.
Selecting only Premium Hearts and Arrows cut diamonds, the worldwide patented Dancing Star diamond shimmers with supreme brilliance.
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With each piece requiring immaculacy and craftsmanship achievable only by state-of-the-art tools and technique, it is a masterpiece that has been refined with 8 times more precision than a conventional diamond setting.
With every purchase from the Dancing Star Collection, you will receive a watch as a complimentary gift. Prices for the pendants start from RM1,249.00.
If these are not enough, below will be other series which may suits the taste of your beloved.
Love Bands
For the Love Birds.
You can mix and match the type of rings according to you and loved ones’ preference. In another words, both of you don’t have to be wearing exactly the same model.
The Shima Pearl Series
The luster of the pearls captures my attention as we passed by.
Pearl is a universal symbol of elegance. One necklace simply made with pearls can immediately transform your look into an elegant one. They are not only made for the matured, I do have pearl earrings in my jewelry collection. They come in handy when you need that graceful and elegant touch. They can instantly brighten up your little black dress in a subtle way.
What offers by SK Jewelry are Fresh Water Pearls.
Novi Diamond Series
If you noticed, this piece of diamond doesn’t look very smooth.
It has nothing to do with the quality of the cuttings and polishing but the design and concept itself. Novi Diamond Collection exhibits the magnificent beauty of a diamond solitaire with a diamond set in the heart amidst petals of 8 diamonds.
Because of how it was being assembled, Novi diamond shines brighter and looks bigger than a solitaire. Also, it is a lot more cost effective than a solid diamond!
A little bit about SK Jewelry
Founded in April 2004, SK Jewelry has been known as the market leader for quality jewelry with outstanding value; creating an unprecedented niche in the market. The brand has gained significant presence regionally in Asia with key concentrations in Singapore, Malaysia and China.
Being the first to offer price-friendly and stylish variety of diamond jewelry, SK believes in pampering and spoiling every woman, every day.
Indeed, with diamonds from Belgium, each diamond is appraised and certified by a team of professional gemologists to guarantee customers the exquisite quality a diamond can have. Also, customers are assured that they enjoy the best price with SK Jewellery’s resolute partnership with some of the best globad partners in the diamond industry.
A vibrant and refreshing brand, SK Jewellery is the epitome of the astute women with the discerning taste in jewelry.
You deserve to shine.
Checkout their website at www.skjewellery.com
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Loving the beautiful doorgift- crystal pen.
If any of you would love to present a diamond pendant from
the Dancing Series Collection to your loved one during this
Valentine's day, do drop me an email for this RM100 discount
voucher at heartily_jane@hotmail.com.
the Dancing Series Collection to your loved one during this
Valentine's day, do drop me an email for this RM100 discount
voucher at heartily_jane@hotmail.com.
Tweet me @janeschwan
xoxo