Author Archives: Linda Flint

Finding the Perfect Platinum Mens Wedding Band for Your Groom

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Linda Flint

Gold has traditionally been the metal of choice for wedding rings, though more recently it seems like there have been a higher demand for white gold and also platinum rings. Gold always has been associated with treasure and wealth and has therefore, been hugely desirable for all different kinds of jewellery. On the other hand, for a variety of reasons not everyone desires to have gold as their wedding rings. Platinum is very good for triggering the elegance of diamonds due to its pure white, shiny appearance. Continue reading →

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Eye-catching Eternity Rings in a Wonderful Metal: Platinum

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Linda Flint

Long ago, when platinum was first discovered, the miners who found it in search of silver mistakenly considered it an inferior form of the metal they sought and named it “platina”: a diminutive of the Spanish word for “silver”. This error was soon disproved, however, and platinum has since gone on to become the prized and beloved material it is today. With an approximate rarity of five times that of gold and a timeless beauty, it’s easy to see why platinum is the most valuable metal in the world, and the elite material when it comes to creating and wearing fine jewelry. Continue reading →

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The Best Fun & Unforgettable Proposal Suggestions

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Linda Flint

Cushion The cushion cut is an antique-style diamond cut that has recently come back into fashion. It is a cross between an Old Mine Cut (a deep cut with a high crown and large facets that was common in the late 19th and the early 20th centuries), and a modern oval cut. The cushion shaped diamond is squarish with rounded corners and sides. Continue reading →

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