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Diamond or brilliant: discover the differences

Diamond or brilliant? Diamond is a natural gemstone composed of carbon, whose rarity and hardness make it a symbol of luxury and beauty. Brilliant, on the other hand, is the type of cut that can be made on a gemstone, specifically to reflect the maximum amount of light, creating an effect of sparkle and brilliance.

Diamond characteristics: carat, color, clarity and cut

To choose quality diamond jewelry, it is important to evaluate its main characteristics, the famous 4 Cs :

CARAT: Carat refers to the weight of the diamond, which is measured in carats. A one-carat diamond weighs 0.2 grams
COLOUR: Color is another important characteristic, as the most valuable diamond is colorless, without any tint.
CLARITY: Clarity refers to the presence of inclusions within the diamond: the purer it is, the more valuable it is, although inclusions can make the diamond unique and original.
CUT: The cut is very important as it affects the brilliance of the diamond: when the cut is excellent, it allows light to enter and exit the diamond optimally, creating a sparkling effect.

Who invented the brilliant cut?

The diamond brilliant cut was devised by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. He discovered the ideal proportions for obtaining maximum brilliance from a gemstone. The ideal “brilliant cut” is round in shape with 57 facets, which becomes 58 facets considering the one in place of the apex, and is still considered a work of art today. In later decades they tried, and still try, to vary the amount of facets by resorting to different cuts in order to force the search for originality. However, for now it remains the best and commercially most popular cut.

Remember that the brilliant is not a diamond

It is crucial to emphasize that buying a brilliant is no guarantee that you are buying a diamond. In fact, even a piece of glass or any other type of gemstone can be faceted to a brilliant, precisely to enhance its brightness and brilliance.

Many colorless precious gems are cut to brilliant: just think of the very common cubic zirconia, a synthetic stone created as an imitation of diamond. This is precisely why great care must be taken, especially when one comes across offers of a brilliant cubic zirconia or cubic zirconia. They are not diamonds at all but mere imitations with a derisory cost.

Other diamond cuts and shapes: oval, heart-shaped, marquise

So the question arises: if a round brilliant-cut diamond shape has the most brilliance, why should I buy any other diamond cut? Taste is taste and there is no question. Each cut and shape on diamonds has its own characteristics, we go from oval diamond ring, unique. Some prefer a marquise shape, also known as a navette, which allows a stone to look larger, for example. Others opt for a fantasy-cut diamond instead of the classic brilliant because it adds a more original and personal touch to their ring: an engagement ring with a heart-cut diamond has its why.

You can discover numerous diamond jewelry pieces in the Ledial catalog, and if you have a small budget you can opt for cubic zirconia jewelry.

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Bridal look: the jewelry the bride and bridegrooms wear

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Yay for the bride and groom! And what style! These are the words every couple wants to hear on their wedding day. And to achieve a stunning bridal look, the bride and groom’s jewelry are not just accessories but speaks about them through aesthetics and design.

What is the bridal look?

The term bridal look refers to the wedding outfit, i.e., the elements best suited to enhance the bride and groom. The wedding dress, physical features, eye colors, make-up and hair style, and last but not least, the jewelry, which, in addition to the wedding rings, adorns the bride and groom. Here are some small rules that etiquette recommends for choosing which jewelry to wear on the wedding day.

Only the wedding rings on the fingers

This is a basic rule: on the hands of the bride and groom there should be no other rings except the wedding rings. Choosing wedding rings is always a tricky business, you can choose rings in classic yellow gold or white gold rings with diamonds. It may seem trivial, but on this special day, the bride and groom’s hands should be free from other rings and taken care of in every detail.

Sobriety and elegance: don’t go overboard with jewelry

This is valuable advice for the wedding day, choose few but quality jewelry for both the bride and groom while avoiding wearing too much. Space for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, white gold or yellow gold jewelry with diamonds and pearls. But they should never overshadow other elements that are fundamental to the bride’s outfit, such as wedding rings, hairstyle, dress and make-up.

The jewelry for the groom: watch and cufflinks

Also for the groom the rule applies few but quality jewelry. The outfit must maintain a high level of elegance and sobriety, among the must-have accessories is the gold watch, which can also be donated by the family as an unbreakable bond with tradition. Another piece of jewelry par excellence that we can have in the groom’s outfit are cufflinks or gold button covers. It is possible to customize the model but also to follow the custom of passing between father and son. The same goes for the second wristwatch, which is often vintage. In addition, a refined and classic tie clip or an understated man’s gold bracelet are the jewelry granted to the groom for an impeccably styled look.

The bride’s jewelry

Following the rule that the bride should not go overboard with gold jewelry, it is essential to avoid wearing a complete set of bracelet, necklace and earrings. This is because it would look understated, so one can opt for a semi-parure by choosing a maximum of two pieces of jewelry. The choice of course should be made based on the bride’s dress and hairstyle.

Earrings for the bride

As for white gold earrings, short dangling earrings are recommended with close-cropped hair, while if the hair is loose better lobe earrings, perhaps with pearls or diamond spotlight earrings, especially if the dress is rich in lace. While earrings with exaggerated length or very showy are not allowed because they would go against the bon ton of the bridal look.

Wedding pendant necklaces and necklaces

Wearing a dress with a round neckline, the perfect bridal necklaces need to be delicate, so space for elegant necklaces, pearl necklaces or any spotlight necklaces. With V-neckline we recommend elegant ceremony pendant necklaces with a small pendant, this way the outfit becomes more harmonious but still remains understated. For a light neckline the bridal look recommends a string of pearls or a choker necklace. For wedding dresses without a neckline it is not recommended to wear a necklace, because it would be one too many accessories and would not be enhanced.

Bridal bracelets

As for the bridal bracelet, if the dress possesses long sleeves, it should not be worn. Conversely, with short sleeves, the bracelet should be worn only and exclusively on the right wrist, because one should never put the wedding ring in the background. An elegant white gold tennis with diamonds or a thin yellow gold bracelet may be the most suitable for the wedding day.

Choose from the wide range of jewelry in Ledial’s catalog. If there is not the one you want, it is also possible to customize the design and request custom-made jewelry for the most demanding bride and groom.

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Spring Summer 2023 Jewelry Trends

Jewels make a woman’s beauty even more precious and bring out her personality. What are your favorites? While you’re thinking about it, we will show you the trends of this season.

The creations of the most famous brands and jewelers were worn during the latest fashion shows where models sported the timeless pearls, hoops and jewelry made with the grunge 90s in mind. Heres what the Spring Summer 2023 jewelry trends are.

Hoops and pendant earrings

Summer season arrives and you can’t miss the hoop-shaped earrings reminiscent of Caribbean fashion. This year’s precious and essential accessory is a must-have in every woman’s jewelry box, along with dangling earrings. The perfect expression of a strong and well-defined feminine character. Our advice for creating the perfect look is choosing the right size: not too heavy and wide, the shape should be right for your face and outfit.

During the fashion shows, maxi earrings from Tom Ford but also square-shaped jewelry from Jason Wu were on display. In reply, Carolina Herrera, confirmed her elegant style by showing a collection of large, colorful earrings to wear with a romantic look such as a floral patterned dress.

Timeless and elegant pearls

Pearls has always been popular with women, and this choice is reconfirmed on the Spring Summer 2023 fashion runways. At New York Fashion Week the original creation of pearl necklace and earrings stand out, the necklace in particular attracts attention with its numerous strands of pearls with a showy band of stones and precious metals in the center. Ideal for those who do not want to go unnoticed.

Yves Sant Laurent‘s square-shaped earrings, are jewels characterized by an oversized pearl. The style is reminiscent of a mix of modern and vintage, a detail cherished by fashion lovers. If you prefer to go for the classic for jewelry, you can’t help but love the delicate strand of pearls made by Dior that every woman should own and that can be worn on either an elegant dress or a casual-style tank top.

Oversize rigid bracelets

Bracelets are maxi-sized and very flashy to accentuate bare arms, rigid ones are worn on both arms and are flanked by others of different sizes and links with even charms. Yellow gold is the favorite with its warm nuances but you can choose white gold or precious platinum. Popular are vintage bracelets from the last century for an exclusive and refined look.

Spring Summer 2023 grunge jewelry

Grunge jewelry is a must-have from the 1990s, in particular it dominated winter fashion at the time. Today they are back to conquer the spring and summer season of italian fashion. Versace, for its runways, chooses a choker in fluorescent pink with studs that matches perfectly with the dress worn for the most important evenings. A sexy look with rock appeal, full of personality and femininity.

Nineties-style crosses match grunge necklaces and chains or adorn the ears with gemstones giving character and charm. A gutsy choice for a strong woman who wants to conquer the world without ever putting her head down. And you, what do you choose?

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Advice to choose an engagement ring: here are the trends of 2023

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To choose the best engagement ring is imperative to make the moment of declaration fabulous and magical. Therefore a number of characteristics that the ring must have and (most importantly) reflect the bride’s tastes must be considered.

The main trend in engagement rings in 2023 is uniqueness. Space for brilliant, solitaire, gold rings set with diamonds in classic or more extravagant shapes and more innovative designs.

Originality and rarity are the two sacred commandments that swear loyalty to style this year. From vintage jewels unearthed in antique stores to the solitaire with diamonds around, brilliant solitaire, attention to aesthetics and the creation of a unique piece of jewels represent the top for those who have decided to get married.

What could be more beautiful than to fix the eternity of marriage by adorning it with a brilliant solitaire on your beloved’s finger? To say yes also means to prove your feelings. For this reason every engagement ring takes on a symbolic value that expresses love.

At the most important moment in your love life, there are several solutions concerning the choice of engagement ring. Here are some useful tips for the picky.

Solitaire brilliant ring

If you’re searching for a ring that embodies a true evergreen for newlyweds, the Brilliant Solitaire is a particularly fashionable trend for 2023. It combines the preciousness of a diamond with classic white gold or yellow gold. The detail you need to pay special attention to is the shape of the frame, which can be round and braided, regular or customized. Once you understand your bride’s tastes, a brilliant-cut diamond ring will become the most beautiful seal of eternal love.

Solitaire with 1-carat diamond

This is another great classic engagement ring trend that never goes out of style, the presence of such a large single diamond makes it especially suitable for any kind of elegant outfit, moreover, it is among the most popular choice ever. The 1-carat diamond solitaire is a perfect choice to make your declaration day special and let all your love for the bride shine through. But if your budget is smaller, there are half-carat or even smaller diamonds that are right for you.

Solitaire with diamonds around

This type of engagement ring is also suitable if you plan to customize your jewel, this way it is possible to give the shape you want (classic, thin, irregular and so on) and create the perfect diameter for the bride’s finger.

If you want to exaggerate you can choose a brilliant solitaire. But if you want to opt for a more original and less formal solution, the oval diamond ring is the perfect solution to seal your love.

Preloved or customized engagement rings

Setting a budget before proceeding with the purchase of an engagement ring is critical, and generally the cost depends mainly on the type and size (or weight) of the diamond, rather than the materials used to make it.

This is why it is particularly convenient to select a preloved piece of jewel, which is to say, a ring that is already loved by someone and has a superior quality. There are plenty of rarely used Preloved engagement rings with very little or no signs of wear: practically, like new. If you want to impress your beloved, take a look at the wide range of engagement rings in our online catalog, which feature diamonds of different carats and thus options for all budgets.

Choose from the wide range of designs (contrarié, 4- or 6-jaw, night, and many more) in the Ledial catalog. If there is not one you want, it is also possible to customize the design and request custom rings for the most demanding brides.

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Vintage jewels: tips for precious and unique Christmas gifts

Christmas is coming and it’s time to talk about vintage jewelry, a wonderful gift idea for anyone who loves fine accessories, items with a story to tell and original creations. Read on to learn more.

Vintage jewels: why they are special

Vintage jewels that have come down to us prove that they have been able to survive the wear and tear of time while keeping their charm intact. Whether they have been escorted through the decades by family traditions, indefatigable collectors or those who like to invest in jewels. The jewels of the past available on today’s market are often one-of-a-kind pieces. From artisanal workshops or luxury creations signed by major jewelry brands. In any case, these are objects with an artistic, historical and economic value impossible to ignore.

High jewelry: why choose it pre-loved

Compared to those newly released on the market, fine jewelry with a past has a different appeal. References to the icons and trends of other eras, distinctive lines, and an identity that stands out from the crowd mean that used vintage jewelry, which we prefer to call pre-loved in respect of those who took care of them, boast a unique value.

In addition to the question of charm, there is also the question of economy. Despite the fact that their condition after professional reconditioning is absolutely as good as new, pre-loved fine jewelry is often available at cheaper prices than its current production counterparts. Finally, we should not underestimate the green side of this choice. Opting for jewelry for Christmas gifts selected from the pre-loved market. In fact, means supporting the circularity of consumption to honor the holidays in an ethical and conscious way.

Gift jewels: what to choose in the pre-loved landscape

If you want to find the perfect gift jewelry in the pre-loved jewelry market. A great tip to get started is to know the most popular choices. Below we describe three opportunities to surprise someone special with the best gift jewelry:

A timeless piece: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings–high jewelry and the pre-loved market come together in full convenience to enable you to purchase at the best terms the most beloved evenrgreens valuables. Such as tennis bracelets, spotlight necklaces or pearl necklaces.
Vintage jewelry in full comeback: such is the case with vintage jewelry brooches, which have made a comeback on today’s top red carpets and have reopened the hunt for vintage jewelry clips and buttons with elaborate designs full of character.
Among the best gift ideas are vintage band bracelets: for those who know how to appreciate the jewelry of the past, one-of-a-kind pieces from the workshops of goldsmiths who specialize in one-of-a-kind creations. Again, searching for vintage jewelry online makes it quick and easy to find the most interesting pieces.

Gift jewels: pre-loved Christmas with Ledial

The Ledial catalog offers a wide assortment of jewelry gift ideas for her and for him offered by selecting the best from the market of designer jewelry and unique pre-loved jewelry. In our shop you can find investment jewelry and unique handcrafted jewelry. Also one-of-a-kind pieces and designer accessories that have made history. Choose the experts in online vintage jewelry sales.

Click here to explore our showcase of jewelry for budgets from 100 to over 10,000.

Cross pendant: how to wear it stylishly

Classic or contemporary, used as a testimony of faith or as a symbolic accessory, a preloved cross pendant is a versatile and interesting pendant that lends itself to so many different looks. Read on to learn more.

Cross pendant: evergreens and variants

When we think of the classic cross pendant, probably the first format that comes to mind is that of the Christian crucifix. Among cross pendants, however, the Egyptian Ankh, the ancient key to life, also appears, as does the Hebrew-derived Tau or the Celtic cross, a pre-Christian pendant anciently prevalent among the peoples of the British Isles.

Gold, silver or stone preloved cross pendant: reasons to wear it

Even in the past, men’s or women’s cross pendants have never been worn exclusively for religious purposes. In fact, from time immemorial, depending on the materials chosen to make them, cross pendants have been sported to demonstrate the status or material well-being of the wearer.

Of course, the contemporary context is no exception. Even today, a classic 18-karat gold cross pendant can be worn with ease by both believers and those who suffer the allure of a highly symbolic element beyond its original meanings (just think of the disturbing looks exhibited by Madonna in the 1980s).

Cross: pendant and matching

Depending on the design, a white or yellow gold cross pendant can be easily matched with a multitude of styles. In the absence of the explicit reference to the Christian crucifixion. In fact, this symbol can be contextualized on a purely cultural level. Here are a few examples of pairings:

Preppy look. A pretty, small gold women’s cross pendant can be paired with a bon ton look inspired by the uniforms of the most prestigious private schools.
Contemporary rock style. A man or woman gold cross pendant can be worn in combination with other pendants (perhaps in combination with several different necklaces) to achieve a pleasantly indie/alternative look.
Dive into History. Women can wear an important accessory such as a gold and diamond cross pendant with a sumptuous evening gown or intriguing corset to replicate a romantic, princely look inspired by bygone eras.
90s revival. Crosses, esoteric charms, and delightful charms-united in multiple slender necklaces to be worn in combination or hooked onto a single choker. These accessories provide an irresistibly ’90s-inspired effect with the return of pre-2000 trends.

Women’s or man’s cross pendant: choose it pre-loved

Are you looking for a yellow or white gold cross pendant? Whether your goal is to find the perfect gift for someone special or to treat yourself to a precious gift, Ledial’s catalog offers a wide selection of carefully reconditioned pre-loved jewelry: choose from a luxurious diamond cross pendant, a gold cross pendant with a minimalist design, or a complete, ready-to-wear cross pendant necklace. Click here.