evaluating diamonds

What are the four “C” for evaluating diamonds?

The evaluating diamonds often depends on four factors, namely weight, clarity, color, and cutting. The English words that represent these four words are Carat, Clarity, Color, and Cut. As the first letter of each of the four English words is “C”, they are commonly referred to as the four “Cs” in the international jewelry industry. These four “Cs” are all important in evaluating diamond jewelry, and they are indispensable.

Classic Cushion Cut Sterling Silver Ring
Classic Cushion Cut Sterling Silver Ring

1. Carat: refers to the weight of a diamond, with 1 carat=0.2 grams and 1 carat=100 cents. One of the reasons why diamonds are precious is because they are rare, with those weighing more being even rarer. Generally, diamonds weighing more than 1 carat are considered large diamonds. The relationship between diamond personality and size grows in a square relationship.

2. Clarity: also known as purity or transparency. Diamonds with extremely high purity, due to their absence of impurities and defects, should be completely colorless and transparent, making them highly valuable.

3. Color: has always been the fundamental and primary factor determining whether diamonds are precious and valuable. As a gemstone grade diamond, it is limited to five types: colorless, nearly colorless, slightly yellow, light yellow, and light yellow.

4. Cutting: The grinding level of a diamond is mainly determined by factors such as whether the angle and proportion are correct, whether the style is trendy, and whether the grinding is exquisite.

Heart Cut Solitaire Sterling Silver Engagement Ring
Heart Cut Solitaire Sterling Silver Engagement Ring

With the advancement of technology, diamonds can also be grown in laboratories, and the quality is not inferior to natural diamonds at all. From the perspective of appearance quality, it is difficult to distinguish between laboratory cultivated diamonds and real diamonds under naked observation. Whether it is color, clarity, or cutting, laboratory cultivated diamonds can reach the same level as natural diamonds.

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Italian Horn Necklace

Italian Horn Necklace Meaning

The Italian horn necklace is widely popular around the Italy, which is a twisted chili-pepper-shaped amulet and common outside of Italy among Italians and generations of Italian descendants.

When traveling to Mediterranean Sea Naples, you will find red horn-shaped talisman charms called “cornicelli” hanging everywhere in the streets. It is typical to see an Italian horn necklace being worn by very handsome, very superstitious Italian men and of course by all the beautiful women too! Sometimes, it will be a gold Italian horn, and sometimes you can see it in red coral or silver. But what is the meaning of the Italian horn?

The Meaning of Italy Horn Necklace

Evil Eye Necklace
Evil Eye Necklace

Like most people across the world, we Italians have several superstitious beliefs. Among these, wearing or owning different charms to protect our loved ones and ourselves—warding off bad luck and bringing good fortune. The most popular charm for this, especially in the south of Italy, is the iconic Italian horn.

The Italian horn serves as a protection against “Malocchio,” as we call it in Italian. “Malocchio” means the evil eye. This is a sort of curse that envious people could potentially silently wish on you. It is not rare to see Italians immediately making a horn sign with their hand to ward off the Malocchio when someone pays a compliment or wishes you something wonderful. Most commonly, the Italian horn is a symbol of good luck.

The Italian horn is believed to protect the person who wears it. The Italian horn is known locally as “cornicello” (meaning little horn, or hornlet), “cornetto,” or simply “corno.” Often the horn is worn on a necklace, but it is also common to see it hanging inside a car for protection.

The History of Italian Horn Necklace

Gold Italy Horn Necklace

Gold Italy Horn Necklace

The Italian horn history dates back to ancient times in Italy.

According to some historians, the amulet represents a pagan Moon Goddess. This is why initially, the horn had the shape of the crescent moon.

Then, with time, the shape of the amulet was associated with a bull’s horn, and, if worn as a charm, it was believed to protect the wearer from evil and danger.

Artisans of Old Naples began to craft a little horn with an odd shape; “tuosto, stuorto e cu a’ punta” which means, tough and twisted at the tip. Those who acquired such an amulet would be blessed with good luck.

The Unique Charm of Italian Horn Necklace

Our Italian horn charm has a unique twist design, it comes as a charm, and it has a clip bail that can be attached to any of our chains. Show off your Italian horn necklace by simply matching.

Our Italian horns are all made in silver 925 with different luxurious brighton finishes.

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Crown Heart Necklace: Speak Out for Love

Emotion is one of the precious emotions of humanity. Because of being moved, there is a maintenance of emotions and a heart of gratitude. And the emotion that arises from the heart is precisely touching; The Crown Heart Necklace, classic and atmospheric, can give you a heartfelt emotion.

Jeulia "Crowns for You" Coronation Crown Heart Necklace Sterling Silver
Jeulia “Crowns for You” Coronation Crown Heart Necklace Sterling Silver

Heart shape has always been a very moving element, a sincere expression of sincerity, and nothing is more important than this.
This necklace features love elements and a crown shaped heart design. Creating a three-dimensional crown and peach heart shape with K-gold, it is classic and versatile, fashionable and atmospheric, and exudes a strong sense of genuine emotions, which is very moving. Love is in every moment of dedication, embellished with a crown and peach heart shape, making this love and emotion more profound and brilliant.

Jeulia "Queen Crown" Heart Necklace Pear Cut Sterling Silver
Jeulia “Queen Crown” Heart Necklace Pear Cut Sterling Silver

This necklace is elegant and romantic, injecting a ladylike temperament into the overall design, embellishing the collarbone, and embellishing the neck to release charming charm. It also makes the necklace more dazzling and exquisite.

Jeulia "Crowns for You" Coronation Crown Heart Ring and Necklace Set Sterling Silver
Jeulia “Crowns for You” Coronation Crown Heart Ring and Necklace Set Sterling Silver

This crown heart necklace features a rose gold pendant and collarbone chain, made of carefully selected sterling silver material that is not afraid of washing and is sturdy and wear-resistant

A thing, a necklace, may seem small, but its meaning is great. Emotion starts from the heart, and happiness starts from the heart.

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