All About Ladies Watches

In the past, ladies wore watches hanging from necklaces instead of wearing the watch on the wrist. These were a lot like the watches on chains that were so popular with men at that time. These old fashioned ladies watches were on very long chains so they could be put in a pocket near the waist of the dress or put behind the waistline of the dress. Women wore other styles of watches in this time period, including watches in the form of earrings, as pins, as rings and sometimes on a chain around their waist. Men, though, only had the pocket watch to choose from.

Women have so many beautiful and unique choices when it comes to ladies watches and that is very exciting. New styles and designs of wristwatches are being created all the time so there is always something new and unique. That's why most women have several models in their own collection. The basic types of ladies watches that a woman needs today include a watch to wear while playing sports, another watch to be worn with dressing up and at least one that is worn as a form of jewelry. You can find all the ladies styles in a variety of brands, some more popular than others. Most women prefer to have their collection contain time-pieces from a variety of different companies.

All women need a watch they can wear when they are active in sports events. The best style for any activity from climbing rocks to hiking to diving to yoga is a chronograph with features like an alarm and a stopwatch and it should also be water resistant. The material used to make sporty watches is always something strong like titanium, rubber, steel or leather. These time-keepers that are designed for sports have thin bands and are usually small in size, especially when compared to the styles made for men. Some people with lighter skin tones prefer light colored bands like pastels. Other ladies want one that is dark in color in the strap or watch face to go with their darker tone skin.

The next must-have ladies watch is a dress-watch; every woman needs one of these. The traditional type of dress watch previously was gold or silver, had a thin and delicate strap or a bracelet type band. Now, there are a lot more options for dressy ladies styles and designs. The dressy lady pieces are more casual than it used to be. Any ladies timepiece made from an attractive material and that is not overly gaudy or decorated can be considered a dress watch these days. The dressy ladies styles that women own today are sharp enough to wear with a nice outfit and casual enough to wear with jeans.

The fanciest and most decorative ladies watches are the jewelry type watches that are generally hand crafted by creative watch designers over a long period of time. The colors of the stones are matched perfectly and perfectly set by hand.

The ladies watches of today are a lot more varied in style and design than the hanging watches worn by women throughout history. The most important thing about any ladies timepiece is that the person wearing it feels comfortable in it. If you can't afford to have all these styles of watches, select one watch that is versatile and will go with many different looks. The best way to choose the right watch for you is to just use your common sense.

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Aquamarine Engagement Rings

What better stone to choose for an engagement ring than one that represents optimism, wellbeing, and faithfulness? We are talking about the beautiful Aquamarine gemstone. Not only is this gemstone a great conversation starter, it also is the birthstone for the month of March. The name aquamarine has Latin origins, "aqua" meaning water and "mare" meaning sea.

The aquamarine is aptly named because of the wide spectrum of blue colors that it comes in; from a pale blue to a deep sea blue-green. The deeper colors are more sought after, therefore more expensive. No matter what shade that you decide on for the stone for an engagement ring, the ring will is bound to be commented on.
Most aquamarine stones have been heat-treated to enhance the blue coloring. This treatment has no effect on the quality or the hardness of the stone. The aquamarine rates a 7.5 on the hardness scale, making it a perfect choice for daily wear.

The aquamarine is a virtually flawless stone, rarely if ever having inclusions that are sometimes common in other gemstones. This gemstone is great for being cut into any shape and faceting enhances the sparkle and beauty of the stone. Due to the beautiful blue coloring of the aquamarine, the most common settings are either platinum or white gold. However, the blue is equally as beautiful in yellow gold settings.

Caring for the aquamarine gemstone is simple. Simple cleaning with soap and water brings back the beauty of the stone. Avoid using ultrasonic cleaners, rapid temperature changes, and contact with most household cleaners to prevent damaging the gemstone.

Finding aquamarine gemstone rings for engagement purposes should not be hard as most jewelers carry a variety of styles. But if you do have difficulties or cannot find a design that strikes you as the one you must have, you should look online and you will find many reputable jewelers. So if you are planning a wedding by the seaside or just want a ring that is special and unique, consider the distinctive aquamarine gemstone for the engagement ring you present to your beloved.

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