Most of the time the jewelry styling of Burma
- jewelry is not very up to date.
The gold, ruby, sapphire and semi precious
stones jewelry items don't have a real modern fashion styling
due to the isolation of Burma - in the past, there
is only very limited interaction with the outside world, but
usually you get a good
quality.
To start shopping for jewelry in and
from Burma - you should go to the Bogyoke Market in
Rangoon down town.
There you find at least 50 jewelry shops selling jade
items, from the simple bangle to the most exquisite carving of jade elephants and many other jewelry items with
ruby, sapphire and various semi precious stones.
Take enough cash with you since due to
the US embargo credit cards cant be accepted ....and do a
orderly bargaining. If you like a expensive item
very much, lets say they ask for $ 300,- or more,
take a Burma - you can trust - with you and show
him or her what you like, check the price for
you and go.
The next day send the
Burma person and tell to buy but only for about half the
price, but don't go in with them, wait outside somewhere. The
reason is, a Burma person usually gets the jewelry, gold, ruby, sapphire and
plenty of semi precious stones
for half the price you can get.
more on jewelry
There are a few
larger jewelry shops along the
main roads, e.g. on the road to the airport, who sell
jewelry, jewels, gold, ruby, sapphire and semi precious
stones for very high prices.
Some of this very expensive shops are actually owned by
Thai. ... and the prices are very high.
Bridal
Fashion Jewelry by: Lisa Arons
Jewellery (spelled jewelry
in American English) refers to ornamental
devices worn by persons, typically made with
gems and precious metals. Costume jewelry is
made from less valuable materials. However,
jewelry can and has been made out of almost
every kind of material. Examples include
bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings,
as well as items like hair ornaments or body
piercing jewelry. Jewelry, particularly when
made with precious materials, is generally
considered valuable and desirable. Some
cultures have a practice of keeping large
amounts of wealth stored in the form of
jewelry. Jewelry can also be symbolic, as in
the case of Christians wearing a crucifix in
the form of jewelry, or, as is the case in
many Western cultures, married people
wearing a wedding ring. And what can
symbolize love and, of course, the wedding
ceremony more than a diamond?
Diamonds are graded by
four characteristics: cut, carat (weight),
clarity, and color. All four of these
properties determine how much a diamond is
worth.
Cut - What is the
proportion of the diamond? Round brilliant
diamonds are commonly cut with 58 facets.
The better proportioned these facets are on
the diamond, the more light will be
reflected back to the viewer's eye. This is
extremely important. When cut properly, the
diamond will sparkle more. Diamond cuts are
measured by the table percentage, so always
ask for it. Cut also refers to the shape
such as: round, pear, and oval.
Carat - How big is the
diamond? Larger diamonds often cost more per
carat due to their size. There are 100
points to a carat. Hence a 50 point diamond
is 1/2 a carat. (There are 5 carats to a
gram.)
Clarity - How clear is the
stone? Clarity ranges from flawless
(perfect) to I (included). Here is a
summary:
Color: Diamond colors
generally range from D - X for white and
yellow diamonds. D is the whitest.
Around S they become "Fancy" yellow
Diamonds. One can also find green, pink,
red, blue and brown diamonds - though these
are usually irradiated.
Diamonds are often
treated. If you are concerned about getting
true value for your money, know what you are
getting. Be sure to read the fine print.
Diamonds with inclusions
are sometimes filled with glass to make them
appear clearer. An inclusion is an
imperfection internal to the diamond. Filler
can be damaged by heat, ultrasonic cleaning,
and by re-tipping. The filling does not
repair the inclusion, it just makes it less
visible. They can be painted to offset a
yellow tinge. The paint wears off rather
quickly.
Finally, now that you have
that precious stone, here are some tips as
to how to take care of it. Diamonds are
often thought to be unshatterable.
Unfortunately, this is not the case.
Diamonds are brittle: If you hit a diamond
hard, they WILL crack or chip if mishandled.
Don't wear your diamond when doing rough
work.
Storage: Store diamonds
separately. When stored with other jewelry,
diamonds may scratch other jewelry (or each
other).
Cleaning: The best method
for cleaning is a jeweler's polishing cloth.
Many jewelers will clean your diamond ring
for free if you are making another purchase
in the store.
