Vasco Kirov

Tension Engagement Rings - Design Alternatives

Some 30 years after the introduction of the first tension set ring by Niessing the number of designs based on its concept is overwhelming. This design proved that even in jewelry design one good idea can branch out into years of ongoing trend. Let`s see ... Read >

Buying Engagement Rings Online

The practicality of buying engagement ring online is definitely in need of some clarification. There are advantages and disadvantages in this particular sector, which once made clear will boost the confidence of the customer and provide the encouragement ... Read >

Wedding band in palladium – The ultimate value for money

From as far back as it could be traced the wedding ring was made from precious metal and when gold was out of reach, silver alternative was the usual choice. Things have changed since then and new metals entered the wedding band territory in order to brin... Read >

Wedding Rings for Women – Trends and Practicality

The choice of wedding rings for women is more complex than the one for men for two reasons: Women like plenty of glitter and detail as opposed to men`s rather conservative taste. The band is in most cases worn together with an engagement ring and must f... Read >

Palladium – The Obvious Choice for Diamond Jewelry.

The need for replacing the gold with more suitable metal came up together with the preference of white metal over yellow. Gold has been the metal of choice for fine jewellery for millennia and is perceived as symbol of rarity status and wealth. It is sti... Read >

Choosing a Diamond - 10 Usual Mistakes and Misconceptions

Looking for a diamond is an exciting quest, but lack of knowledge or misleading marketing efforts can turn it into a great disappointment. Here, I will try to give you a set of the usual mistakes and myths and way to avoid them based on my long, hands on ... Read >

Palladium engagement rings - inexpensive and superior

The lack of comprehensive information on palladium jewelry and the persistent ignorance among some members of the jewelry industry is really astounding. Many of the so called experts, giving advice on jewelry forums are probably too busy writing posts, to... Read >

Diamonds and Budgets – Precious tips / art4

The topic of aligning the quality of your diamond and your budget is one of the most discussed jewelry topics online. The goal, as you will read in many related articles, is acquiring" the best diamond for your budget" combination. However, as we all have... Read >

Precious metals in jewelry manufacturing and their best use – Precious tips / art5

There are many articles on precious metals on the web and some of them are quiet professional with a lot of details and data. I will try not to give you just another one. Here I will offer you a simple version and avoiding extensive technicality add my pr... Read >

Some really practical tips on how to choose the right diamond – Precious tips / art3

(The 4C's revisited) Information about diamond classification (the 4 C's) is available on almost every jewelry associated web site, but it has a common shortcoming. The information is rather technical than practical. In this article, I will focus on d... Read >

How important is the diamond certificate? – Precious tips / art2

The issue of diamond certificates is one discussed in dept in many articles, but the significance of this document is in many instances grossly overrated, pushing customers to overspend or make unfavorable choice. In this article I will state my opinion,... Read >

Expert’s advice to the jewelry enthusiast – Precious tips – art. 1

Different issues concerning size and comfortable wear of rings Take your time to get the size right. Keep in mind that your finger size changes depending on whether your hands are cold or hot. Different fingers change differently but it is an average o... Read >