There are plenty of solid reasons why someone would want to sell their jewelry. Since diamonds, gold, and other precious metals are involved in the transaction, sellers need to proceed with caution. After all, getting the most money for your rare asset is the whole point of selling. Before choosing an outlet, sellers looking to sell diamond rings or assorted diamond sets must do some research. The page https://www.diamondlighthouse.com/sell-my-diamond-ring is full of useful information about selling diamond jewelry that every seller should check out. Shipping costs, the ability to select the best offer, and a great reputation are all ingredients that produce a positive selling experience.

Shipping Costs

In order to get the best price for diamond jewelry, it is likely that the buyer and seller will not be located across the street from each other. For this reason, sellers should take a look at insured shipping options. Better yet, using professional and experienced resellers, like Diamond Lighthouse, is a great way to make sure that your high value assets are properly cared for during the shipping process. Diamond Lighthouse offers free 100% insured shipping, ensuring that customers will get the most for their jewelry.

Selecting the Best Offer

All too often, sellers take the first offer that comes through the door. However, using a selling service that gives sellers the option of accepting or rejecting offers is a surefire way to get the most money for the commodity. Since the cost of diamonds and gold fluctuate along with market conditions, sellers could attain a substantially higher profit than they originally had in mind. The key to a better price is not being tied down by a single offer.

Reputation

When selecting a jewelry selling service, owners need to consider the reputation of the organization. Jewelry sellers who have been around for a while and have a high number of positive reviews are generally the best option. This is not the time to take a chance on a business you can’t do any research on. Owners must also be aware of any additional associated costs — what good is getting a great price for your jewelry if the service charges a high fee for selling with them? Choosing a reputable service is a great way to avoid any hidden fees and get your diamond jewelry sold for the best price.

In the end, the decision behind selling diamond jewelry can be a difficult one, but as long as sellers understand shipping costs, can ensure that they have the power to accept the best offer, and know how to choose a service with a great reputation, the experience can be a pleasant one.

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In today’s busy world, shopping online just makes sense. You can shop at times that are convenient for you without leaving home; there’s no need to fight the after work rush at the store or waste your precious weekends at the mall when you could be spending time with family and loved ones. Online shopping is even more advantageous during the holidays, as practically no one wants to deal with holiday crowds. Online shopping also allows you more selection than you may have in your local store. Plus, there are tons of bargains to be found online and you can likely find deals that are just as good as what you would buy in brick and mortar stores.

Follow these tips to save money when shopping online for the holidays:

Buy at the Right Time

Many popular stores hold sales as the holiday season approaches. You can look for regular store sales advertised in the paper, on television, and on websites and social media, as in-store sale items will often be available to online shoppers as well. You may also decide to wait for a big sales event like Cyber Monday, the biggest shopping day of the year specifically for online shoppers. Meant to rival Black Friday, Cyber Monday takes place usually all day on the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Search a Coupon Database

Coupon or promo codes are available for thousands of stores by visiting an online database like www.DontPayFull.com. With sites like these, it’s easy to type in he name of your favorite store and get a list of available codes for various deals. You can almost always find some kind of deal and save money at checkout by entering a simple code.

Sometimes More is Better

Frequently, there are coupon codes available that provide a higher percentage discount with increased spending. It can really be worth it to spend the extra money if you find an additional item you can use. When holiday shopping, there’s usually something extra that you might need or want to pick up, like a small teacher or hostess gift. It may even be a good idea to shop with a friend in order to pick up the biggest savings.

These are only a few of the ways you can save money when shopping online for the holidays. So grab a cup of hot cocoa and your favorite pair of slippers and get shopping!

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Rose gold has become the new “it” metal for those who are looking for a trendy, unique spin on a traditional piece of jewelry. This metal has seen an increase in popularity due to its color lending well to a variety of jewelry styles, and it compliments almost every skin tone. Its pretty pastel hue gives a feminine touch to almost every outfit.

This metal is a gold and copper alloy first created in the 19th century in Russia; because of its point of origin, it may also be called “Russian gold.” Rose gold initially gained popularity all over the world during the 1920s by Cartier and their famous trinity band. This opened up a whole new world of possibilities for someone who might be looking for an engagement ring out of the norm.

Rose, Yellow, or White Gold?

Yellow gold has long been the traditional choice for wedding jewelry, and for good reason since it never really goes out of style. It is hypoallergenic and looks authentic, since it was used during the Art Deco and Edwardian eras.

On the downside, yellow gold doesn’t compliment those with pale or rosy skin as much as a rose or white gold. Yellow gold is also weaker than other metals, and may require more maintenance and care. In order to retain its value, the wearer will likely find themselves keeping a strict regimen of cleaning and polishing.

White gold consists of silver, gold, and palladium alloy. It may even be an alternative to he more expensive options of platinum. It’s lighter than these metals, but more durable than the average yellow gold. White gold is coated in rhodium in order to brighten it up, which causes some brides and jewelry lovers to be allergic to white gold. And in order to keep that shine, it is suggested that white gold be re-plated once a year.

Rose gold is stronger than others because of the added copper that forms the alloy. Rose also compliments most skin colors, adds a trendy aspect to an engagement ring, and in most cases, is even more affordable than yellow or white gold options.

A Versatile, Contemporary Option

More women are gravitating towards rose gold because it can be worn with both gold and silver, and they never have to think twice before adding other pieces of jewelry to an ensemble. Colored stones and diamonds alike look fabulous in a rose setting, and this option gives you a contemporary spin on a classic piece of jewelry.

Images – Milano Jewelry

Your personal style is evident in the clothing you wear, as well as in the accessories you choose. Even how you wear accessories can help illustrate your keen fashion sense, which is why layering jewelry is a great method for getting the most out of your beloved pieces.

Stacking Rings

Starting with rings, choose a focal piece that will draw attention to your carefully chosen accessories. A cocktail ring can work great in this respect, as these over-sized rings are designed to stand out among more understated jewelry. Next, look for geometric rings to play against your focal piece. You can stack delicate rings to further enhance the layering affect, just be sure to arrange them in a way that is most visually appealing.

Layering Necklaces

Similar principles apply when layering necklaces. Contrast is key, and this can be achieved by selecting necklaces of many different lengths. This will allow each of your necklaces to stand out, which is important when creating a complementary look. You can also experiment with things like textures and materials. Pair smooth, simplistic pieces with more detailed ones to create a complex aesthetic.

Fashion is all about putting your own personal spin on new clothing and accessory trends. Layering your jewelry is just another aspect of looking fashionable, and can serve to express your personal style while also highlighting the look of your favorite pieces. Check out the infographic below for more ideas on how to layer jewelry.

Infographic via Chan Luu

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This review was created in partnership with eAccountable and contains affiliate links. I received Planet Beach Cleanse Herbal Facial Cleanser for review and opinions are my own.

As my interest in and love for cosmetics has not only continued to grow, but morph into an addiction/hoarding situation (fueled mostly by my ipsy subscription), I have really had to step up my cleansing game.

We all know that not properly taking off your makeup before bed every night or following a daily skincare regimen can damage your skin and age you prematurely. As a late-comer to the beauty scene, having really only gotten into experimenting with my daily beauty look in the last couple of years, I have never had a go-to facial cleanser that I’ve been loyal to for years. I’m basically navigating through products in the dark right now, ready to try anything in hopes of someday finding that one product I can say has worked for me. So when I was asked if I would be interested in trying out Planet Beach’s Cleanse Herbal Facial Cleanser, I don’t have to tell you how fast I jumped on that.

Planet Beach Cleanse is a pH balanced herbal facial cleansing gel for all skin types, formulated to penetrate the pores to deeply cleanse and protect skin from bacteria and fungus. With key ingredients aloe vera extract, white oak bark extract, sodium, beta carotene, and collagen, it works as an overall cleanser and astringent that can help tighten the skin without drying it out.

In addition to being labeled as enriched with organic ingredients, I really liked seeing that Planet Beach does not test on animals.

Each morning and night, I used a nickel-sized amount of cleanser on my face and neck. The thin, pink liquid, while boasting a natural key ingredient list, smells kind of chemical-y, but after just the first time I used it I couldn’t believe how soft and smooth my skin felt. It adequately removed my daily makeup, though like most other standard cleansers, it did fail to remove all of my mascara. Overall, my skin felt clean, softer than I have ever felt it before, and it was really impressive. And then I began to break out. At first it was just a single new blemish and I didn’t think much of it. After another couple of days, I had some more. After almost two weeks of using Cleanse twice daily, I have a chin and jaw speckled with straight-up acne.

My fickle skin is well-documented. Even a product I’ve used without incident for a while can suddenly start to cause chaos with whatever is going on with my skin. At this point I can never be sure exactly what is causing a specific skin-related issue, but I can confidently say that as far as my daily skincare regimen goes, I have only used Cleanse along with a light moisturizer, aside from my daily makeup that I always remove every night before bed, in order to facilitate this review as accurately as I possibly could.

Planet Beach Cleanse Herbal Facial Cleanser didn’t work out as well as I thought it would, and I’m still searching for that tried and true cleanser that will keep my acne-prone skin under control in the long-term. But that doesn’t mean I can’t still get use out of the cleanser I have left.

While marketed as a facial cleanser, Planet Beach Cleanse can be utilized for a myriad of other personal uses in areas that aren’t so acne-prone. Because it is a pH balanced general cleanser, it can be used as a feminine wash and liquid body wash, flushing away excess oils, waste from perspiration, soot, smog residue and other air pollutants, perfumes, and high fragrance products. It can also be used as a bubble bath and gentle shaving gel.

You can get Planet Beach Cleanse Herbal Facial Cleanser at PlanetBeachShop.com for $31.

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