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Fine pearl jewelry is a gift to treasure which, if looked after with proper care can last several lifetimes.  And for this reason, a lot of women are choosing fine black Tahitian pearl rings for everyday wear, or white Akoya pearl engagement rings. 

But what if you don’t think pearls are for you?  Maybe you don’t think they would suit your personality?  Or maybe (heaven forbid!) you think that they are only for older women or the rich “polo” set?  If this is you, then take another look at the vast range of pearl stud earrings which are available to buy online. 

14k Chocolate Pearl Studs

Pearls need not just be fine white Akoya, or black Tahitian.  These days cultured freshwater pearls are available in a wide range of pastel shades, silvers, grays and blacks as well as white.  Freshwater  pearl stud earrings in plums, pinks, blues and silvers make a stunning statement and look great with denims. 

Chocolate brown pearls are one of today’s hottest looks. Available here as stud earrings in 14k yellow gold, they are also sublime in white metal.  The chocolate brown color sets them apart from the increasingly popular black stud earrings, allowing the wearer to make a statement of individuality. 

For more ideas, visit Chocolate Pearl Collection 
Their contemporary look makes chocolate pearl studs a perfect choice for anyone wanting to try pearl jewelry for the first time, whilst the classic styling which makes these pearl studs effortlessly timeless.  For pricing and availability information, please click on the image.

Gold is very traditional and although platinum is also very popular; it is still gold that is the metal of choice for the majority of wedding rings. However, gold is an expensive metal and platinum even more so. So what choice is there for cash strapped couples looking to tie the knot? Well, quite a lot actually.

For example, there are a number of new generation metals available for use in jewelry. Like gold, and platinum, these metals are hypo-allergenic, which means that they are perfect for people prone to allergies. Men in particular are selecting wedding rings made from titanium or palladium. Tungsten wedding rings are also becoming very popular.

These metals are all very hard, so they can be directly set with gemstones and they will not fall out. And wedding rings made from titanium, palladium or tungsten can be hold engravings which will not wear off over time. Anyone who has ever had a gold ring engraved will know that gold engraving disappear over time! All this means that a titanium, tungsten or palladium wedding ring will keep its beauty for a lifetime.

Titanium wedding bands can range in color from mid gray to black and are often iridescent with an attractive blue-green tint. Palladium wedding rings are naturally white and shiny, have the appearance of glamorous white gold and can be set directly with gemstones. Palladium is much cheaper than either gold or platinum, and is a cost effective choice for cash-strapped couples.

Tungsten is exceptionally hard, so it is perfect for . It cannot easily be set with gemstones and must be made to order as it cannot be re-sized. However, tungsten wedding rings can be lasered with a wide range of patterns and styles, making it an eye catching wedding ring for men.

If you are looking for something a little different for your wedding ring, why not consider a ring made from palladium, tungsten or titanium?