The Best Winter Proposal Ideas
Snow, autumn leaves and the cold weather might be one of the most romantic times of the year, when everything is covered in sparkling white snow and you have every opportunity to huddle closer together to the love of your life in the front of a blazing fire.Imagine you have a cup of warm chocolate and you look into their eyes and tell them how much you love them. Not that you can’t do that in the summer,but winter gives the whole world a makeover and gives it a romantic sheen that lovers can’t ignore. Have you ever wondered why
Top 10 Places to Propose In Fall/Winter
It’s cold outside; snow is falling, gales of winds are blowing and giving you runny noses and blushed cheeks. While autumn is turning the leaves reddish orange and the snow is beginning to add a stark contrast to the high rises in your city or to the slanted roofs in your quaint little town, it is the perfect time to propose to the love of your life. While most people wait for New Year’s Eve or Christmas to speak what is in their hearts, you don’t have to do so. Why should you wait when all you want to do
How To Plan A Beach Proposal That Will Make Her Say Yes!
A beautiful stretch of white sandy beach, cool breeze, ruffling the hair of your loved one, and the calm, soothing sound of ocean waves crashing on the sand. Is there a better way to propose with a diamond engagement ring? We think not! Here’s how to plan a beach proposal!
Blue Topaz for December: A Hard Stone to Rival
While the lovely topaz comes in a full range of colors, only the gorgeous blue hue is the official birthstone for the month of December. Blue topaz is an exceedingly hard stone, rating high on the Mohs Scale of mineral hardness. This gem is highly resistant to scratches which makes it a solid investment in diamond engagement rings and fashion jewelry. Topaz has a long and compelling history that dates back to at least the 14th Century when the ancient Greeks attributed it the power to increase strength. Down through the ages, this shimmering stone has been credited with breaking
Maxim Magazine features Sylvie’s Amethyst & Diamond Ring
Sylvie’s elegant amethyst and diamond ring is featured in Maxim’s ad, February 2015.
October’s Birthstones: Opal and Tourmalines
October has two birthstones: Opal and tourmaline. Opal birthstone is the more traditional of the two, but in 1952 the Jewelry Industry Council urged adding pink tourmaline as an alternative October birthstone. Opals are fun to shop for because they vary so widely. Pick one up, turn it this way and that so it catches the light, and appreciate its unique color and fire. Some are milky white, others are dark, all with flashes of green, blue, red, yellow and orange. October babies claim the opal as their birthstone. So if you’re shopping for somebody with an October birthday consider
August’s Birthstones: Peridot and Sardonyx
The Romans called peridot “the emerald of the evening” because its color didn’t change in different lights. This romantic green stone is the more popular of August’s two birthstones. The other, sardonyx, is a type of onyx known for its banded layers of white and reddish brown. Either one makes a perfect traditional gift for your loved ones born in August. Peridot August Birthstone: Color & Appearance Peridots –the gem form of olivine — are always green, but their intensity depends on how much iron is in each particular stone. The yellowish tone of peridot the august birthstone makes it
February birthstone – Celebrate The Color With Amethyst
Amethyst is February’s birthstone. The word Amethyst derives from a Greek word “amethystos” meaning, not drunk. This beautiful stone is transparent with traces of the color purple which might range from a light mauve color to deep/rich purple. Sylvie Jewelry has an array of amethyst bridal jewelry to choose from for the bride who wants something unique.
What’s the November birthstone?
The birthstone for November can be either topaz or citrine and both of these gemstones can be used to produce attractive pieces of bridal jewelry. Topaz is a gemstone that is found in a variety of colors, although blue is the most popular color. It has been a prized gemstone for thousands of years. Citrine is known as the healing quartz which is said to support vitality and health. This gemstone offers an affordable option for your diamond engagement ring and the shade of citrine can vary from translucent yellow to golden brown. Both November gemstones have been popular for
What is the July Birthstone?
July’s birthstone is the beautiful red ruby! Red is the color of love, romance, passion, life, and “ruber” is Latin for “red.” Rubies have long been desired for their color, which, being the color of life-blood, may have led some ancients to believe the stones would protect one from bad health. Like most myths and legends surrounding gems, the ruby’s power to protect from misfortune and ill health can’t be proven, but the ruby is a fascinating jewel nonetheless.
