Diamonds are indeed forever

What do you think would happen when you combine body jewelry with the world's hardest known natural occurring substance? You'll get stunning nose studs whose value can reach up to hundreds of dollars. The diamond gem market is a big one. However, even though the market is a huge one, the trade, production and distribution of diamonds in the world is only handled by a few, making the gems more valuable in the trading market. Nevertheless, despite the diamond's high costs, a lot still are able to buy them since the value of the gem varies depending on the cut, clarity, shape and quality. Diamond is a symbol of prosperity and love. Traditionally, the gem is used to refer to a person's increase personal clarity, trust, and confidence. It is said that the gem itself intensifies one's thoughts. By wearing a diamond, one can be able to develop their strengths and magnify their positive attitudes. This is why the gem is used more frequently in body jewelry. Both their aesthetic beauty and value gives the wearer a sense of confidence, character and aura of finesse and elegance. There are already many stores that offer great selections of diamond adorned body jewelry. Most stores will feature belly rings and nose studs which are handcrafted with stunning diamonds and other precious gems. Most of these diamond studded jewelry have been laid on platinum and other nickel free metals so one can truly enjoy wearing them free from allergic reactions and possible infections. Most of these stores are already online giving great discounts and freebies such as free shipping of orders and guaranteed no hassle returns. One can easily shop online for the best diamond studded jewelry that one can afford. From single studded diamond belly rings to intricately designed diamond dangling earrings, diamonds can surely make one the center of attention. There are a lot of things to consider when buying a diamond studded jewel. But probably one of the most common terminologies we hear when we discuss diamonds is the carat of the gem. The carat refers to the mass of the diamond. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. The value of a diamond usually increases as the carat weight increases. This is because big diamonds are rare and are much preferred to be used as gems. Recent trading statistics show that a 1 carat diamond is worth more than U.S. $6,000 while a 5 carat diamond gem could cost more than U.S. $100,000. Another thing that we hear about is the clarity of the diamond. Clarity refers to the absence or presence of flaws inside or on the surface of a diamond. This means that if a diamond has perfect clarity then the gem is extremely clear, which in reality is very rare. Even high grade diamonds contain imperfections, one need to look through a magnifying glass, however, to identify and fully assess the clarity of the gems. Some of the things that one needs to look for include imperfections, or flaws, inside a diamond; white, black or other colored spots on and inside the surface; visible cracks which can cause some problems like causing the stone to split' and the presence of colored and uncolored crystals. Diamond blemishes found on a diamond's surface also varies. Sometimes these blemishes affect the clarity and value of the stone but fortunately most of the blemishes have little or no affect on its outside look. Most common among the diamond's blemishes include scratches on the surface, nicks or chipped portions of the diamond and pits or holes in the stone's surface.

Making your own, not as easy as it sounds

Some people prefer making their own jewelry. By making their own, there are able to maintain a certain level of creativity and uniqueness on their designs. One can rate custom made body jewelry from being exotic, unique, weird, shocking, extreme and even interesting. One benefit: one can brag about creating their own sets of rings, studs, etc. In creating your own body jewelry set, it is important to choose your materials well. You won't like it if you create a masterpiece of design with maximum performance and great aesthetics but you fail to use the jewelry because it induces an allergic reaction when worn. You need a strong, non-allergenic, non-corrosive material which you can use everyday. Thus, you really need the knowledge to guide you which material to be used for your body jewelry. When looking at various materials, you should always consider the percentage of the nickel on the material to be used. It is nickel which causes the allergic reactions on people when wearing pierce earrings, rings, etc. Since nickel is not bio-compatible, once the metal touches the skin, it causes a lot of problems from mild itchiness to even severe irritations and infections. Some materials that are low in nickel include sterling silver. However, even though it is silver part of its properties is made from a combination of alloys and metals, one of which is nickel. Gold is another very valuable metal with very low concentration of nickel and when given to the hands of a jeweler it can be crafted into a great masterpiece. Just remember the bottom line: will the use of the materials cause irritations to the wearer. There are materials that have better properties than silver and gold in terms of anti allergen properties. Among these materials include surgical stainless steel (SSS). Even if it sounds foreign and scary, surgical stainless steel is perhaps the most popular metal used for body jewelry. Aside from its visible strength and almost flawless finish, SSS contains very little nickel which makes them ideal as body jewelry. Less reactions from the body, the more convenient the jewelry becomes. If you have the money and could spare a lot, Niobium and titanium would be the best materials that one could use in their custom body jewelry. Niobium and titanium is non-reactive. Titanium alone contains less than .05% of nickel. Moreover, one needs not to worry about damaging the jewelry made from Niobium and titanium, since scratches and dents from ordinary use are unheard off when it comes to these metals. They are very strong and hard. However, these last two materials are rather expensive and need some sophisticated equipment to be molded into jewelry of your type and design. There are other ways where one can get customized body piercing jewelry. If one does not know how to make their own, they can always create original designs and ask experienced individuals or experts to make their drawings into real jewelry. This too could cost you a little fortune, but if you really need or have the urge to be unique then this is probably the best path that you can take. Body jewelry is a means to express oneself. If you want to be the talk of the town, a head turner or a topic of conversation, then one of the best ways to get notice is have various body modifications conducted on your body and this including piercing. And if you really would like to stand out, then customizing your piercing jewelry is the next best step to take.