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Imelda Marcos – At Poverty’s Gate with a Diamond Ring

January 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Imelda Marcos Diamond Ring

Well, what’s a year in review without a little literary shock at the spendthrift nature of some of the world’s most famous, or infamous, public figures? When we flip through the yearbook of those most memorable moments in casual spending and measuring of celebrity jewelry and fortune, no giant shopping spree of the latest celebutante matches up to the notorious Imelda Marcos whose history is rife with squander, and whose every public move is the closest to a modern-day Marie Antoinette that we have ever seen. Imelda Marcos, beauty queen and widow of Ferdinand Marcos, the famously wastrel former president of the Philippines, gave a special performance for the public, as she stood on her balcony soon after her 80th birthday this past year. She announced that she is completely broke…while prominently displaying a 22 carat diamond ring on her finger.

Of course, most of us are unlikely to ever lay eyes on a 5 carat diamond ring, much less a 22 carat diamond ring, in our lives…but of course we should feel very sorry for the aging financial tyrant because clearly she suffers greatly, despite her display of this seemingly meaningless wealth. The diamond ring, she said, is actually an engagement ring from her late husband, a diamond gift given to her on their engagement 55 years ago. Ferdinand Marcos, who was the president of the Philippines for 8 years in the late 60′s and early 70′s, is now legendary for his legacy of embezzlement, ill-gotten wealth, and governmental policies which seemed to be the actions of a man creating his own personal dynasty despite the incredible poverty of the people who helped to elect him. For years we have enjoyed a long list of amusing and sometimes tasteless events from the Marcos family involving unethically acquired wealth and dishonorable spending, always defended by Imelda with little remorse.

This interview came on the back of demands Imelda Marcos has made that her jewelry, which holds an estimated worth of $300 million, be returned to her, rather than sold by the Philippine government. She says that she would keep the jewelry as a national treasure. Of course. One of the more noteworthy pieces of jewelry in the collection is a 150.01 carat ruby pendant ringed in diamonds. The ruby itself is larger than an average person’s thumb. Perhaps the 22-carat diamond ring on her wrinkled finger doesn’t seem like such a large piece of wealth to Ferdinand’s spoiled wife, who for years was the owner of one of the world’s most extravagant jewelry collections. Anyway, as usual the world must enjoy the entertainment of those whose comprehension of wealth and poverty is beyond the recognition of all reasonable people. As Imelda Marcos said from her luxurious balcony in Manila, “All the beautiful things I gave …am I being persecuted for that?” Of course you are, Imelda. And hopefully when all is said and done, you’ll have a little more appreciation for that tiny diamond ring you wear.

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Trick, Treat or Diamond Ring?

November 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Diamond Engagement Ring

Apparently there are better reasons to go trick or treating on Halloween than Almond Joys and Mars Bars. This Halloween, at least four people across the American continent have reported that their diamond engagement rings or wedding rings slipped off their fingers while handing out candy, and most likely ended up in some unsuspecting kid’s trick or treat bag! It appears that handing out diamond rings on Halloween is a more common phenomenon than you’d think.

If you live in Ohio, Washington State or Alberta, Canada, you should definitely take another look through your kids’ trick or treat sack to make sure they don’t accidentally chip their teeth on a very valuable surprise treat.

Parents used to be paranoid that their kids would end up with something gruesome among their candy stash like a syringe or a razor blade, but apparently what trick or treaters should really be on the lookout for when sifting through their hoard of goodies are diamond rings! A little less grisly, to say the least.

One woman in Terrace Park, Ohio, woke up the day after Halloween to discover that her three diamond anniversary ring was missing from her finger. She told reporters that she had just had her ring enlarged, and it must have slipped right off when she was tossing handfuls of candy into trick or treaters’ pillow cases and plastic orange pumpkins. Now she just hopes that someone finds her diamond anniversary ring and has the good grace to return it to her.

Another man in Edmonton, Alberta, in Canada also set out an alert to local parents to comb through their kids’ candy buckets, after discovering that his wedding band went missing on Halloween night. Apparently he was wearing his wedding ring on his pinky finger temporarily, after injuring his ring finger, and it must have slipped right off into someone’s trick or treat bag alongside the chocolate bars and lollypops he was shoveling out to the neighborhood kids. The man said he’d been married for 35 years and the wedding ring had a lot of sentimental value. He, too, is still hoping the wedding band will turn up.

A woman in Camas in southwest Washington also thought she gave an extra treat in the form of her two carat diamond engagement ring and alerted the neighborhood, but luckily she find the diamond ring underneath a plant by her front door.

The last story is actually a reverse case – a college student in Minnesota was surprised to find a gold ring set with a large amethyst surrounded by diamond flecks. This socially aware 21 year old student set out on All Hallow’s Eve with a group of her classmates to collect aluminum cans and spare change to donate to Habitat for Humanity. She managed to collect $330 in coins and cans – plus one amethyst and gold ring! She’s still not sure if the amethyst ring was a donation or an accident.

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Indian Bridal Jewelry Sparkles Exotic

October 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Colorful jewelry plays a pivotal role Indian wedding ceremonies, and Indian bridal attire comprises dozens of pieces of glittering gold, diamond and gemstone-set jewelry that together create a magnificently opulent look. Indian bridal jewelry tradition dates back thousands of years, and the bridal jewelry set has changed little over time.

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Indian Bride Jewelry

The bridal “look” includes a number of individual pieces of jewelry: some of the jewelry is mandatory and plays a symbolic role in the nuptials, while other jewelry pieces are merely decorative. Preferences generally lean towards yellow gold jewelry, although in contemporary weddings it’s not uncommon to see jewelry made from white gold, platinum, copper or silver, either to suit the bride’s personal tastes and to better accessorize her particular bridal gown, or in order to stick to a slimmer budget.

Gem-set jewels are also abundant in the bridal get-up, especially deeply colored precious and semi-precious gems such as rubies, amethysts, emeralds, jade and garnets, as well as diamonds and pearls.

Traditions vary according to region, but the basic jewelry elements are the same. The “Bridal Set” consists of a matching necklace and earrings. Large dangling gold earrings encrusted with precious gems or colorful crystals are typical, worn to match a heavy and ornate gold necklace, also encrusted with colorful gems.

The “Shringar Patti” and “Maang Tikka” are sort of bejeweled tiaras, worn along the hairline at the forehead and down the part line, usually made of gold. They feature a bejeweled gold pendant that dangles in the center of the bride’s forehead.

The “Nath” is a traditional nose ring, comprising a stud nose ring or a hoop ring that is linked by a gold chain towards the ear or into the tiara.

The famous gold or glass bangle bracelets are called “Chudi”, and are generally worn up the arm in various colors that match the bridal sari.

A “Hathpool” is a piece of jewelry generally unique to Indian bridal jewelry, and consists of a bracelet that adorns the wrist with a jeweled chain running down the back of the hand, ending as a ring around the middle finger.

The “Bichhua” is a toe ring, generally silver, and signifies a woman’s marital status. “Payal” are anklets that are required to be worn by the bride. It is usually a silver ankle bracelet adorned with beads or gems.

While most of the jewelry is optional according to the bride’s tastes and preference, the “Anguthi” are compulsory finger gold and diamond rings, in addition to the engagement rings. Multiple anguthi rings can be worn on any of the fingers.

Another compulsory piece is the “Mangal Sutra”, which is actually plays a symbolic role in the wedding ceremony, as the groom fastens the necklace around her neck to symbolize their unity. The mangal sutra is a black beaded necklace, decorated by a diamond or gold pendant. Arm bands called “Baaju” used to be a mandatory component of bridal jewelry in the past, but are now optional. They can be worn on either one or both arms.

Although the best source of gorgeous Indian bridal jewelry is of course in India, a good deal of stunning gold and precious gemstone jewelry is available through various online shops. Cities with extensive Indian communities are another good place to look for these elegant, colorful and exotic pieces of jewelry.

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You Lost What? Your World Series Diamond Ring?

September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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World Series Diamond Ring

It’s happened many times to all of us. We lose our wallet, or our keys. We leave our eyeglasses behind in the movie theater or forget our iPhones at the hairdressers. Sometimes we even lose our credit cards at bars and restaurants. But a World Series diamond ring? This is something that you just aren’t supposed to leave behind by accident.

Well, for an unnamed Phillies executive, it seems luck has run a bit short. On the afternoon of August 31st, this abashed executive called the Philadelphia police to report his eternity ring lost. According to the police report, he removed his diamond ring in the restroom of a Citizens Bank at Phillies’ ballpark and forgot to put it back on. Only 40 minutes later did he realize he’d left his thousand-dollar World Series diamond ring behind, but when he returned to the scene of his, well, lapse in concentration, the diamond ring was no where to be found.

At the moment, the ring is still considered lost, not stolen, although it seems only likely that someone spotted it sitting on the restroom sink and swiped up the diamond dazzler.

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Diamond Ring World Series

Luckily, this World Series diamond ring should be quite easy to identify. The 14 karat white gold ring is encrusted with 103 diamonds. Each diamond represents a 2008 game that the Phillies won. Add up the total weight, and you get 3.84 carats of diamond. The face of the ring features a large Phillies ‘P’ inlaid with red rubies.

Another potentially helpful attribute: the inside of the diamond ring is apparently engraved with the owner’s last name. However, since neither the police nor the executive are prepared to release the “loser’s” full name, you’ll just have to assume that if you find a diamond ring lying around that bears an uncanny likeness to the one described above, it belongs to this guy.

The value of the ring is estimated to be more than $10,500, which might lead one to expect a hefty reward offer. However, no reward money has been suggested as of yet.

The executive is, however, known to be a member of the Phillies marketing department. Now, the real question is, how did such a cheese brain land a such a great job?!

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The Relationship Between Finger and Wedding Ring

June 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Men's Wedding ring

On the day me and my fiancée bought our wedding bands I was already slightly concerned. I didn’t dare open my mouth, but I had a strong feeling that the new bond between my finger and an external metal object wouldn’t go over so smoothly.

Speaking of ‘smooth’, the thing that scared me most is that the ring couldn’t be removed from my finger, literally. Although some psychologists may not believe me, I didn’t worry about what the ring symbolizes, on the contrary. I was happy to get married and happy to have this sacred bond with the woman I love most.

My father wore his wedding ring for only two years from the day he married my mother. He can’t really remember why he took it off in the first place, probably something that has to do with toxic solutions (he’s a chemist), but to this day his finger remains naked. On the other hand, my grandfather wore his ring constantly. After a while it got stuck on his finger. Some may find this romantic, but for me it’s mostly stress inducing. Why does a piece of metal need to exist among my innocent fingers and my pure skin?

For women, particularly my wife, such a thought seems totally weird. My wife has metal pieces in many isolated locations. She wears metal items on her hands, neck, ears, legs, nose, and the list goes on and on. She is used to it, for her the feeling of metal is as familiar as the feeling of cloth touching her skin. For me this whole jewelry thing is totally new. During many daily activities I can ignore my ring’s presence but at least when I shower or sleep shouldn’t I be permitted to take it off?!

On my wedding day this ring not only had become an essential part of my life, but also an object that my wife minds whether it is constantly wrapping my finger or not. At first I couldn’t stop playing with the ring, taking it off and putting it on again. I wanted to get along with the ring, as I wish to spend many years wearing it and not continue the unromantic tradition that my father had created. I asked my wife: “Is wearing a ring similar to wearing a hat or eyeglasses, in the sense that after a while you forget it’s on you”? She answers that it is indeed this way, which made me very optimistic. I remember the first time I actually forgot ithe ring was on me. I can also recall the first time I fell asleep while wearing it. I still woke up panicked in the middle of the night, checking whether I can still take it off my finger, but it was still a big step forward!

After about a month since my wedding ceremony, I started to feel that there’s an evolving friendship between me and the ring. I usually remove it before I go to sleep every night, as I’m still concerned it might become a metallic part of my skin, but during the day it stays still, even when I am washing my hands!

I told my wife: “Pay attention that I don’t take off my wedding band even when I shower or swim in the ocean. If it gets damaged or falls off you should know that it’s only because I wear it continuously as I want to have you close by, and carry this symbol of our love with me.” Somehow, I have a feeling that these words wouldn’t really assist me in case I would in fact lose the ring, thus I have to guard it carefully.

Later on I am certain that as I never lose my wallet or keys, I can create daily habits of ring handling, so that I would never leave it behind.. My ring and I are still getting familiar with each other. I’m certain that in the future we could have a much more profound relationship.

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The Perfect Marriage Proposal – Only with an Everlasting Diamond

May 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Proposing to a girl and buying a suitable ring are unique and unforgettable experiences. Besides the big decision, regarding the everlasting bond between you and your loved one, a proposing man wishes that his future wife will cherish the moment and would be deeply moved by the engagement ring. Buying a diamond ring is a tradition that is relevant today no less than it was decades ago. A diamond represents beauty, prosperity, brilliance and eternal love, therefore it’s the most suitable gemstone to serve as a present from a men to his loved one, a tribute given to the woman during the marriage proposal.

There are supposed rules about the appearance of the ring. It’s most common to set one single diamond into the engagement ring, symbolizing the everlasting love between the man and the woman. This ring is called a “solitaire ring” and is considered a classic. Based on the acknowledgment of your girlfriend’s preferences, you could also design a more creative and unique ring, considering her subtle tastes. One should never forget, a woman usually expects a ring that symbolizes the profound connection between the two parties.

The proposal routine should also be planned thoroughly. One can use his imagination to create a dreamlike scenario which will always be remembered. As you probably don’t have all the time in the world to plan such a detailed event, there are special companies which offer to take this project as their responsibility, without neglecting a single detail, and could also help you in the selection of a nice ring.

You probably understand that a wedding proposal is also an amazing adventure, therefore it shouldn’t be treated recklessly. You are looking for a special surprise for your loved one, in which the unveiling of the perfect diamond wedding ring is the climax.

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Wearing A Ring

Does your loved one seem to you like a bright diamond, which is as durable as your love? Did you know that no two identical diamonds could ever be found in nature?! A professional gemologist can detect the subtle differences between diamonds, while people consider diamonds as symbol of everlasting love, and are therefore used as engagement gifts. The worldwide popularity of diamonds is as constant and stable as a diamond itself.

Here are some suggestions for a nice surprise for your future wife: How about inviting her on an intimate sunset dinner? You could wait for her with balloons, fireworks and snacks, she would probably get excited and you would walk together on a path of beauty, lighted by the stars above. Later on you could show her a movie, in which you and her are the stars (you could insert some childhood photos for extra emotion inducement). At the moment of the actual wedding proposal she would probably already be in tears, witnessing her dream coming true.

A short message could then appear on the screen. Each guy can choose the proper words, but the terms “my love”, “would you marry me?” and “would you wear the ring I bought for” should be present in the text.

There’s no need to wait, begin the projection of your special moment sometime soon. The first step would be choosing an engagement ring…

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How to Make Your Boyfriend Buy You a Diamond Ring

April 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

It’s nice to have expectation, in fairytales the princess can sit still while her prince cherishes her, though in real life, especially when it comes to an initiative of a man, a woman has to pull some strings, give a push and maybe even provide a small reward if she wishes to achieve her romantic goals.

I used to walk around in circles and pray for a miracle when I wanted my husband to purchase me a jewel or a diamond. Today one wink from me is enough for him to get the hint, and hopefully, execute my wish. Maybe this is a little too much to expect from a guy on a regular basis, but at least when it comes to your engagement or wedding ring, you shouldn’t be passive, otherwise you won’t get what you want, if you get anything at all. Some would call it manipulation, I call it resourcefulness. Sometimes a man needs a reminder (he might be even happy to receive such these helpful hints), and it’s up to you to make that call.

Recently I have asked my clever female friends about their hinting methods, and together with my own, have conducted the following list, which can be called “subtle ways to make your man aware to the fact that you are expecting a stone”, “how to generate a diamond spell” or even better “planting diamonds in the subconscious of a man”.

Here are my tips:

Subtle Hints

1. Rent the James Bond “Diamonds Are Forever” movie. Your man would enjoy the action, and by and by would be introduced to your future ‘best friend’.
2. Watch an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball match with him.
3. Use the word ‘ring’ often when you chat with him. Make sure he doesn’t watch the movie “The Ring” as it can frighten him and cause him to avoid round shaped items.
4. Play cards, using a deck that has only diamonds’ cards.
5. Sing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” every time you shower and he is around.
6. Drink together clear sparkling drinks.

The Ring

The Ring

Specific Notes

1. Have some jewelry magazines on your coffee table. Comment occasionally on diamonds and items that suit your taste and how you wish to buy such a piece.
2. Mention how a solitaire round diamond ring would fit your 7 size finger perfectly. He should have some useful details inserted to his head.
3. Inform your best friend and mother about your favorite ring style and ring size, you wouldn’t want your plan to fall for lack of information.
4. Ask him about his taste in women’s jewelry. If you manage to make him cooperate compliment him on his divine taste (as long as he would rely on his taste when it comes to selecting a diamond for you).
5. Don’t ask for any other gift which isn’t a brilliant stone. Don’t accept any big gifts from him, as there is only one present which is good enough.
6. Tell him about mutual couple friends, in which the guy bought an expensive beautiful ring to his girlfriend. If you have no mercy you can even add that your ex-boyfriend was quite generous when it came to buying you diamond jewelry. On the other hand, that might cause him to suspect that diamonds aren’t forever after all…

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