Emerald Cut or Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - How Do You Choose?
 
Emerald Cut Diamonds The ‘Emerald Cut’ was originally developed for cutting emeralds, not diamonds. The Emerald Cut is a very bold and solid feeling cut. It can be absolutely stunning because of its long lines it tends to be less fiery than a round brilliant cut. It also tends to have broader, more dramatic flashes of light. The trim lines of emerald cut diamonds lend an elegant, sophisticated air to both the simplest and most elaborate ring settings.
The Emerald Cut is rectangular with cut corners. It is a step cut as opposed to a brilliant cut. A step cut diamond has sloping, four sided facets that are cut below the table and run parallel to the diamond’s girdle. There are fewer facets in a step cut diamond than in a brilliant cut diamond but they tend to have more facets than baguettes. The most preferred Emerald Cuts are those with the length-to-width ratio being 1.30-1.65:1.
When purchasing an emerald cut diamond, it is extremely important to pay attention to quality and to select the highest grade stone you can afford. Flaws and color weakness are more noticeable in Emerald Cut Diamonds than in other cuts. Because they don’t look as good as brilliant cuts, emerald cuts normally sell for less than a brilliant cut of the same quality. The emerald cut diamonds are not as “traditional” as round brilliant or as trendy as the princess cut, in which case people who prefer their jewelry to be quieter and more understated would prefer emerald cut.
The recommended proportions that should be checked for when purchasing the Emerald cut include, ‘G’ color, VS2 clarity, 58% to 69% depth range. This can be guaranteed when purchased from a certified Diamond merchant.
Princess Cut Diamonds
The Princess Cut is relatively new. It is a very attractive cut that gives out maximum brilliance from a square cut. It is effectively a square version of the round brilliant cut and is known as the square modified brilliant cut. The square or rectangular cut was invented about 30 years ago by Basil Watermeyer from Johannesburg. It was then known as the Barion cut. This was a style with extra and improved so as to obtain maximum brilliance from the diamond.
The square stone are better for certain design application such as eternity rings, as they can be set in one continuous line with no gaps between them such as would be with round stones.
The Princess Cut diamond is more forgiving of diamond flaws. Any inclusions are less visible and any slight yellowish color is less noticeable. Also because of the extra faceting, princess cuts are naturally more brilliant and sparkly than ordinary square diamonds.
What to watch out for is that the setting for your princess cut diamond protects the four pointed corners as these are the points prone to chipping. A recommendation for a good princess cut diamond is having a depth percentage range of 58-80% and table of 58-77%.
While not the traditional selection, princess cut engagement rings are becoming very popular either as a solitaire or with accent stones.
For more information about emerald or princess cut diamonds visit http://www.whatarediamonds.com
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Artile Author: Ally Too
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Is Your Body Seeking Simplicity? Quiz
 
Are there messages coming from your body and the way you are living in the right now that may be telling you that your life is not as simple as your body needs it to be, in order to maintain optimum health for all your cells. Like the lights on your inner dashboard, there will certainly be indicators coming from your physical, mental, emotional or spiritual self, warning you that change is necessary.
Here is a test which will help you to recognize some of those warning signs. The author calls it the Sick Canary Test because the miners, in the old days, used to take a canary down the mine with them. If there were toxic fumes, the canaries would die, alerting the miners to evacuate immediately. Are you splitting off from your body and its needs, cycles, and rhythms? Take this test and see:
Score 2 points for each "yes" answer.
1. Do you watch TV because you are too tired to do anything else?
2. Do you get less sleep than you really need?
3. Do you skip meals because you are too busy to stop?
4. Do you feel overwhelmed by your tasks and obligations?
5. Do you ever need a stimulant, such as coffee, to get you through?
6. Do you ever curse your natural rhythms (your menstrual cycle, your “slumpy” time of day, your energy fluctuations?
7. Do you turn to fast food and instant meals because you are too busy to cook?
8. Do you dread mid-life, menopause, old age, baldness, turning fifty, drooping breasts?
9. Do you drive everywhere because there isn’t time to walk or catch a bus?
10. Do you tend to skimp on exercise or meditation whenever something urgent needs doing?
11. Do you find yourself saying “Hurry Up!” to your partner, your kids, your friends, your dog?
12. Do you feel a pressure in your chest or gut at traffic lights, in queues, waiting for things to download on your computer?
13. Do you go for hours without laughing?
14. – or without singing?
15. – or without stretching?
16. Do you postpone going to the toilet because you are busy with something else?
17. Do you forget to drink plenty of plain, filtered water as well as other drinks?
18. Do you suffer from tension headaches?
19. Do you go for days without cuddling another human or other live creature?
20. Do you spend more than two thirds of your waking hours indoors?
Scoring
0-10 = you’re doing well
11-20 = check your priorities;
20-30 = you may be a sick canary;
30+ = it’s time to call the vet!
Millions of people in our industrialized, Western culture would score somewhere between twenty and forty on this test. So if you, too, scored high, you are probably closer to our culture’s “normal” than someone living a really simple, healthy life.
If your score was high, you might consider starting a meditation, yoga, or stress management program. Or just do the opposite of everything you answered "yes" to!
Article Source: Care2
Adapted from The Lilypad List, by Marian Van Eyk McCain (Findhorn 2004).
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What a wonderful way to get the girls together and enjoy some R&R!
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Will Travel For Food
 
I recently blogged about culinary tours (from wine-tasting to beer-tasting to gelato tours in Italy and other culinary delights). And after a recent two-week boat trip where one of the biggest daily agenda items was, "What shall we eat next?" it got me thinking. How many people travel for food? Culinary tours and cooking classes seem to be sprouting up everywhere. When I travel, food is one of the first things that comes to mind. While boating recently, my skipper and chef caught nine Dungeness crabs for us to feast on. We got creative with fresh crab dipped in butter, crab cakes, melts, salads. You name the recipe, that crustacean was on the menu.
When traveling to a new place, I always ask friends who have been there: "Where's the good food?" Since we all need food for sustenance, mealtimes seem to bind us together when traveling. It becomes an activity all its own. One of the great pleasures of the trip.
One of my favorite meals of all time was an insalata caprese in Piazza Navona in Rome. I was with my dad. At the time, I'd never had more flavorful tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. The food simply tasted better in Italy. The sweet memory of the meal probably had more to do with the company, the intoxicating energy in the piazza, and its historical buildings surrounding us than the ingredients. But who can tell? No matter. The memory is still etched in my brain.
Do you travel for food?
About the Author - Jocelyn Milici
Jocelyn blogs about group travel on TripHub's Group Trip Advisor.
Travel has been in my life since I was old enough to book my own ticket (and, of course, on family reunions and trips). My first trip abroad (other than to Canada) was across the border to Tijuana, Mexico on spring break my senior year of college. Does that count? Probably not.
Real travel began for me when I journeyed alone to South and Centra America, deciding never again to travel solo - it was lonely, isolating, not nearly as much fun as being with travel companions, friends, or family.
After 8+ years in the online travel industry, I'm blogging about group travel with tips, advice, resources, ponderings, and more for family travel, girls getaways, weddings - all types of group travel. The blog is connected to TripHub, a group travel planning site with free tools for organizing small to medium-sized group trips.
Have a look! Happy travels,
Jocelyn
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Ughhh you just made me 10x hungier then what I already am. It's been sooo long since I've had crabs dipped in garlic butter!!!
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Me too. It sounds fantastic.
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Lovetripper.com presents their newest collection on romantic travel - from destination weddings to honeymoon planning. THE DESTINATION WEDDING WORKBOOK: Would you like to get married on your honeymoon? Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular. Around the world, you'll find hotels and resorts that offer on-site help to plan your wedding, from details like the wedding license to extras such as music and photos.
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Our Obsession With Perfection
When I was younger, one of my biggest dissapointment was that I was never ever going to be one of those skinny asian girls. As I grew older, I realized that I have to be happy with what the Good Lord above has given me. Muscles, Tone and definition. And heck, I was voted best legs in high school by my peers. Still, I'm just being human, given the chance, I still would love to be one of those skinny asian girls. Size 0? Anyone?
 Today, we have Nicole Ritchie. Paris Hilton. Victoria Beckham. They are so skinny. They are even skinnier than most asian girls. They have shoulder blades smaller than my wrist (And I have tiny ones since I am a concert pianist). They are a size of their own. No wonder couture designers are making their mark this world dressing these celebrities.
And again, ask me who I have pinned up on my refrigerator. Angelina Jolie, of course.
Not the Angelina Jolie, Tomb Raider. Angelina had to gain weight and muscle mass to do this movie. But the Angeline Jolie, Mr and Mrs. Smith. The skinny supermodel.
Okay, so maybe I'll never be that size. I dont think I even want to be that size. But given if technology could put me in a capsule and I come out as size 0, please sign me up. Can I pay more to get ahead of the line?
A recent TV Show Extreme Celebrities explored how and why women in the public eye have become so slim. And what their lasting legacies will be to the general public. It talked about how you can get really sick - hair loss, osteoporosis, heart disease.
Well, we have to pay for it somehow.
Nothing in this world is for free.
And for those skinny capsule makers, book mark me. I will pay a lot of money. I just dont want to kill myself getting there.
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Nearly 20% of the Population Aspires to Have Cosmetic Surgery in the Future, Do You?
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Announces 2006 Consumer Perception Survey Results The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is announcing the results of its 2006 Consumer Perception Survey. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Academy to gauge current consumer perceptions as it relates to celebrity "must-have" features, cosmetic procedures and consumer misconceptions on practitioners' education, qualifications and training. The survey showed that cosmetic surgery is something that only 6% of the adult population has done, but that almost 20% of the population aspires to do at some point in their lifetime. The survey also provides insights about the perceptions and myths surrounding cosmetic surgery. For example, the results show that only about half of consumers are aware of the difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon -- which emphasizes the need for patient education surrounding cosmetic surgery. Additional highlights of the results report include: An overwhelming five out of six consumers believe that personal appearance is key to professional success. When asked how open they would be about a cosmetic surgery procedure, 33% of consumers said they would tell only those who asked, while 18% said they would tell only close friends and family. The two most wanted celebrity features, according to the survey, are Jennifer Aniston's eyes for women (46%) and Nick Lachey's abs for men (51%). If there was disposable income to be had, 46% of consumers say they would forego an expensive vacation or luxury car to pay for cosmetic surgery. About 12% of the men surveyed believe they will have cosmetic surgery at some point in the future. Only 18% of consumers cited fear of pain as a reason for foregoing cosmetic surgery. Instead, the cost is what would discourage 54% of those surveyed from having a procedure. About 20% of consumers are unclear on what a cosmetic surgeon is. The AACS Consumer Perception Survey was conducted by Synovate, Inc., and included a total of 1,510 representative interviews. Additional survey methodology and statistics can be obtained by contacting the Academy. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is a professional medical society whose members are dedicated to patient safety and physician education in cosmetic surgery. Members of the AACS are dermatologic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, ocular plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons or other surgical backgrounds -- all of whom specialize in cosmetic surgery. AACS is an organization that represents all cosmetic surgeons in the American Medical Association through its seat in the AMA House of Delegates. CHICAGO, Sept. 13 PRNewswireRELATED ARTICLES:How To Buy the Best Swimsuit, or Bikini For You
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6:56 PM, Neil Crespi
well, there's no problem with that as long as they go to a board certified plastic surgeon for their operations. let's not forget what happend to a woman who died because of illegal plastic surgery.
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Neil has suggested a very informative site on plastic surgery. I recommend a view....
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Prepare a child to read, Sharpen his listening skills, Correct her errors graciously, Choose the right books, Have kids read out loud, Find help if you need it
Whether the child you want to teach is two or twelve; fast paced or steady; an absolute beginner or someone who’s begun but could use a little help, this empathetic book shows you how to adapt the simple, fun activities to your child’s individual needs. You'll see how to make activities age appropriate, how to add more challenge or support, and how to make gender allowances if that’s relevant.
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- Complete with lists of word families, phonics rules, and reading resources, Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies will help you make learning fun for your child as he or she develops this critical skill!
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