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aionda, are forever, the sayinggoes:t.
but i' some fare; is devoted' to their
choice, fore selecting a diamond ring, an.
engaged couple should take the time to learn
as much as possible about this most popular
- of *symbols' of ;everlasting love, says the
di and information centre.
0 agency suggests that the couple first
const er. buying a ring with a solitaire set-
ting, not.onlhecause of the esthetic effect
ofthe single gem but because of its practical
value. With a solitaire, the price is solely
determined by the size of the centre stone.
When buying, four factors should be con-
sidered - caret weight, color, clarity and cut.
Carat - This is the unit of weight used for
diamonds. The word carat is derived from
the carob seeds which were used in balance
scales in ancient times. There. are It points
• in a • carat, thus a dtninond: of 2x rots
weighs alightly more than a quafte carat, •
The average rough diamond weighs less.
than a carat.lecause the larger stones are
..-rare °.theyve atgreater valuepe,carat.
Color - Adiamond may be any color, but
most diamonds •are white,with a hint of col-
or. Completely colorless iamonds are rare,
hence more valuable. Like a prism, a cut
and polished diamond breaks light into
every color in the spectrum. -
Clarity Most diamonds contain natural
imperfections, spots or bubbles formed
when the carbon was crystalized millions of
years ago. Where such "inclusions" do not
interfere materially with the passage of
light through the stone, they do not affect its
teautYi the fewer the WO. , the more
valuable toe diamond one tl 'shows no:
it'nperl'iections to thetratnectexai nier Using
14owerma. nification
Cut - The diamond's beauty depends on
-the wayit reacta,to light for:..bril antoe and -
reflection (dor the twinkling effect). The
cut. relates to the way . efacets are plac-
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from the daily use of lotions, powders and
soaps. Here are some cleaning .methods
recommended by thediamond information
centre:
•Detergent bath. Prepare a small bowl of
warm suds with any of the mild liquid
What can the
Bridal Experts
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Let the bridal experts at Mary's Sewing
Centre help you to a beautiful beginning.
Make an appointment with our Bridal
Consultants. Mary Divok, Colour Analyst, can
help you. and • your party with colour
coordination. Muriel Elliott is our on -staff Bridal
Designer. And, we have custom sewers on staff
for prompt service,
Found a picture in a bridal book you like? We
can create that dress for you - in. your choice of
fabric and face.
It's your day - we can help make it just the
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eyebrow brush. Swish ring in the solutiion
once more, then remove and drain on tissue
paper.
\ *Quick dip. Buy a brand nae jewelry
cleaning kit and follow instructions on the
label. Once the diamond is clean, try to
avoid handling it with your fingers.
Colour sparks
engagement rings
Partly because we live in a much more
color -conscious world, and partly because of
the influence of a storybook romance,
there's a trend toward new brides opting for
engagement rings"that,. feature colored
stones, reports the Jewelry' industry Coun-
cil.
When Princess Diana proudly exhibited
her beautiful sapphire engagement ring
rimmed with small diamonds; she added
impetus to the popularity of colored stone
engagement rings.
colored gemstones selected for engage-
ment rings are usually one of the big three -
sapphire, ruby or emerald, but some brides
favor pearls. Small "wonder these beauties ,
are chosen, for each has a claim in folklore
to attributes that add to wedded bliss.
The sapphire, for example, was believed
to bring health, wealth and wisdom, accor-
ding to ancient folklore. -
The ruby; which signifies contentment,
also was renowned for its healing.powers.
The emerald, whose wearers are pur-
ported tobe lucky in love, is, an ideal selec-
tion for an engagement ring.
Pearls, of course, stand for health, vitality
and long life, and also are known to flatter
any woman's complexion.
The more conventional diamond or "love
stone" stands for innocence, purity and an
unquenchable inner flame - certainly a good
auger for a new marriage.
Today's new brides who choose a colored
stone and combine it with a setting of
diamonds . claim the best of all possible
worlds - pairing the diamond's beauty and
folklore with the beauty and folklore of the
gem of their choice.
Artificial cake
is an option
As the superstition goes, you'll dream of
your future husband or wife if you slip a
piece of wedding cake under your pillow.
Traditions die hard, but the fruit cake as a
wedding cake is slowly leaving the bridal
table.
In .its place is what bakers call a "dum-
my"
cake, decorated beautifully and star,
ding proud, but only rented for the weekend.
Sometimes the artificial cake is used on
the wedding table and home-made fruitcake
that has been previously cut and wrapped is
presented to the guests by the couple.
More frequently these days, white cakes
with butter cream icing adorn the bridal
table. .
Layers. can be stacked and tiered to
resemble a fruitcake and the butter cream
icing is much easier to work with, experts
say: •
Fresh and silk flowers are being used to
decorate wedding cakes and complement
the color scheme chosen by the bride for the
reception.