The Meanings and Myths of Pearls

The Symbolism, Myths and Meaning Behind The Pearl

Pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience, bring wealth, protection and luck. Known for their calming effect, they can balance one's karma, strengthen relationships and keep children safe. The Pearl is also said to symbolize the purity, generosity, integrity and loyalty of its wearer.

Throughout history there have been many cultural myths and folklore surrounding this ancient gemstone of the sea...

Fossil Watches for Women

Fossil Watches are a brand of watches that are stylish and cutting edge. They make some great models that are priced to fit any budget. Fossil watches for women come in a number of colors as well as gold and silver tones.

If you are looking to add to your watch selection, Fossil has some watches that will look amazing on anyone's wrist. Check out some of my favorites pictured below.

How to Avoid Being an Obsessive Girlfriend

Romantic love can lead many people to be a tad obsessive, wanting to spend every hour of the day together. However, submerging yourself in this way can soon turn into an all-consuming preoccupation. If you become overly attached emotionally, it's not hard to start assuming that the man or woman with whom you're in love shares the same feelings and desires. Often, this is simply not the case and it can be frightening for your partner to find that your deep feelings have turned obsessive. To avoid pushing the man or woman of your dreams away from you, rein in the fixation to restore your relationship's balance.

World’s 7 Best Romantic Destinations for Wedding Proposals

You have found your dream girl with whom, you want to spend the entire life, looking in her deep gorgeous eyes. You also have got the charismatic red roses and the flawless diamond ring. It means you are finally prepared to pop the most important question of your life. But, what are you waiting for? Oh….!!! A perfect place! You should choose the world’s best place to propose your sweetheart. After all, she is valuable so much more than a plain proposal. Isn’t she?

Here is the list of some dreamy destinations to propose your dearest.

How to Tell if a Diamond is Real

Whether you're buying that perfect gift for a special person in your life or you want to know if your own diamond is the real thing, the proliferation of imitation stones and the people who try to pass them off as real can be worrisome. While the best option is to have the diamond appraised by a jeweler you trust, who can test the diamond without damaging it, this will cost you, and it may not be convenient if you're shopping around. Here's how to do it:

How to Choose the Right Jewelry for Your Skin Tone and Face Shape

Choosing the right jewelry to buy can be a tricky, confusing and sometimes even frustrating experience. The following article will help you choose the jewelry to buy based on your skin tone and your face shape, two factors that crucially affect your choice.

How to Tell if Gold Is Real

By American standards, fake gold is anything less than 10 Karats/Carats. If you're wondering whether your gold is real, the most reliable way to find out is to take it to a certified jeweler and have it tested. If you want to check for youself, here's a list of tests you can conduct to tell if your gold is real.

How to Identify if You Are in an Abusive Relationship

People in abusive relationships are at risk, and if they have children, are putting the children in harm's way. If you sometimes wonder if you are in an abusive relationship, read on, for your own sake (and that of any kids involved).

• Know the warning signs:

How to Give a Promise Ring

A promise ring is a symbol of commitment and is often seen as a pre-engagement ring. However, it can be given for many different reasons -- as a symbol of chastity, loyalty, monogamy, friendship, or even a promise to oneself to stay clean and sober.

How to Wash Your Rings

A ring is a symbol of love, friendship, style, matrimony. Many people wonder how to clean them. Learn how with these steps.

How To Determine Her Ring Size

• Take her costume jewelry shopping at the local mall. Tell her you want to buy her a gift and have her try on some rings. Test out various rings on different fingers noting which one fits her ring finger best and casually ask for the size or buy it when she's not around.

• Get her friends to help. Next time they are having a girls night out have her friends bring up rings and ring sizes. Have them try on each others rings and note which one fits the best. Borrow the ring that fits best and take it to your local jewelry store for sizing.

• If she has a ring that she already wears on her ring finger, grab it next time she takes it off to do some messy work or shower. Lay the ring on a piece of paper and run a pencil around the inside of the band and take your drawing to a jeweler. You can also make an impression of the ring by pushing it into a soft bar of soap.

• If she's a deep sleeper, wrap a piece of string around her ring finger and mark the point of intersection. Measure the string against a ring size chart or take it to your local jeweler.

How to Know if You Are in a Parasitic Relationship

 A mosquito bite is an example of a parasitic relationship, where the mosquito feeding on the human host is benefited at the expense of the host.

A parasitic relationship is a relationship in which one partner acts in a way that is detrimental to the other person, at the expense of another partner (the host) who will end up being hurt.[1] A parasitic relationship must be distinguished from the other two forms of symbiotic relationship[2]: mutualistic,[3] where both partners benefit, and commensal,[4] where one partner benefits, but the other partner is unaffected. A parasitic relationship is a harmful relationship for the host. Therefore, it is important to identify it early on, so further damage can be forestalled.

How to Keep Your Wife Happy

Whether you've been married for only a year or you're approaching your twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, you must have learned one basic fact: if your wife's not happy, then nobody's happy. Keeping your wife happy is the secret to a happy life, and if you want to do it, you have to work on your communication skills, keep your romance alive, and understand your woman's needs. If you want to know how to keep your wife happy, just follow these steps.

Emerald Engagement Rings Are The Perfect Choice

Emerald engagement rings are a great choice to give the love of your life. If you are like most men, shopping for an engagement ring is an exciting, but stressful time. I hope this page helps you out.

Why Choose Palladium Rings?

Most individuals who have purchased a white gold ring have done so because they appreciate the value of a precious metal, and they desired a white colored metal for their ring. White gold, however, is not a true white metal. Think about it... What is the natural color of gold when it comes up from the Earth? That's right, it's yellow! White gold is actually less then 60% pure yellow gold mixed in with other white metal alloys, such as nickel.

Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings

Diamonds haven't always been the traditional stone for wedding rings. Before the 1940s, gemstone rings were popular choices. Blue sapphire engagement rings were one of the most common choices and they are just as wonderful today. Sapphires can be less expensive than diamonds, making them a good choice for people on a budget, but they have an amazing sparkle.

Male Wedding Rings Facts Most Men Still Don’t Know

Get to know your ring

Men usually tend to slip on male wedding rings not knowing as to why they should. They simply are aware that it is part of the nuptial culture. But male wedding rings do have interesting facts behind them.

Ever wonder how a Titanium ring is made....

Most people do not know that Titanium rings are not made in the same way as traditional metal rings. Titanium rings are not cast.
Titanium rings are cut/crafted from a solid bar of titanium on a CNC (computerized) lathe or manual lathe.

Bridal Ring Sets - How to Pick out The Best Set For You

Bridal Ring Sets have long been a part of the custom of marriage. The highlight of each marriage, Bridal Ring Sets represent a pair's promise of remaining faithful and loyal to one another every day of their life.

Is Your Boyfriend Marriage Material?

There is something very sad that happens almost every day. Two people come together, but unfortunately, the person that a girl thought her boyfriend was from the beginning is not actually who he is deep down inside, and then it’s too late and they’ve married.

What Do Men Want In A Woman?

What do men really want in a woman? what do they find the most attractive on a deeper level? In this article we’ll go deep into what a guy looks for in a mate, and some of the answers may surprise you.

The first thing that is a common trait is honesty. Men really do size up women to see early on if they feel that they could trust them. No person, be it man or woman wants to have to deal with paranoia about being cheated on, lying and deceit. So if you land a great date with a guy, don’t assume that he’s already convinced from the get-go that you are perfect for him.

How To Get Your Boyfriend To Propose To You

You want your boyfriend to propose to you, but half the time you feel like you are the one putting all the effort into the relationship. Isn’t there a way to speed up time and get him to joyfully ask you to marry him?

4 Signs That He’s Not That Into You

He loves me, he loves me not! that old childhood game of stripping the pedals off of a flower, one-by-one to see what fate has to decide about a crush. But in all reality it’s more serious now that you are a woman, and yet the feelings are still the same.

How can you tell when a guy doesn’t really have you in thought when it comes to his future plans?

What Men Want In A Relationship – The Real Truth Behind It All

What do men want in a relationship? well not all guys are the same, but across the board there are some common desires, which you can learn to develop a healthy, and successful relationship just by reading this.

How To Get Guys To Notice And Approach You

Are you struggling with men passing you by, but always going to your friend to strike up a conversation? this is a common problem, but I’ve got some answers that can turn this situation around.

Black Diamonds Rings - beautiful, fashionable and often less expensive

Black Diamond rings are gaining in popularity, and Black Diamond Engagement Rings are the reason! Why? Well apart from their novelty and obvious beauty, Black Diamonds are much cheaper than other diamonds, and therefore you get more for your money!

The tradition of why couples exchange wedding rings has an interesting history...

By Sharon Stajda.

Why do couples exchange wedding rings, what is the actual history of the wedding ring, and when did the tradition get started?

"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances; if there is any reaction, both are transformed." C.G. Jung .

Rings have been exchanged as a symbol of the bond of marriage for so long, and in so many different cultures, that the origin of the practice is obscure.  Certainly, the circle of a ring

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

You have the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with, and she is no doubt a special person. While you may want to run out right away and buy an engagement ring, please remember that this is a purchase that is to last a lifetime. And you have much research to do.

He's special, right? well does he feel the same way about you?

Does he love me? it's one of those questions that can drive a woman wild! if you have strong feelings for a guy and you are unsure of whether or not he feels the same way about you then there are some ways to tell. There are a lot of online quizzes that try and "help you" answer this question, but they are probably just

Top 10 Reasons He DOESN'T Annoy Me

This is getting interesting...

10. This is supposed to be a top 10 list but I can't come up with a 10th. If I think of something I'll come back to add it.

9. Sometimes empties

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Top 10 Reasons My Husband Annoys Me!

Got this extract from a friend, what do you think about it

10. He leaves dirty laundry on the floor and walks over it and over it again and again without putting it in the hamper.

9. He say's he's cleaned up the kitchen, however

Top 10 Annoying Habits Men Need To Kick

We love you, guys, but these things are making us crazy.

You know that moment when your eyes widen and you think, did he really just do that? Sometimes, no matter how much you love him, your man does that one thing that just irritates the hell of you. New research shows annoying behavior can actually slow down your brain activity. So listen up, ladies, you’ve got your minds to protect. Here are

Ring Finger Tattoo Designs

Finger tattoos have been around for thousands of years, but of late, seen a recent surge in popularity.

For couples so inclined, ring finger tattoos are becoming

a popular addition to (or replacement of) the traditional

IS HE THE REAL DEAL?

So you met a seemingly great guy who swept you off your feet and wined and dined you to the point where you were sure it was love. But now something just doesn’t feel right.

If that sounds like you, we’re here to help you decide

What Does A Promise Ring Mean And Why It's Important?

What is the promise ring meaning? As strange as it might sound, the tradition of giving promise rings is still relatively unknown for many people. In fact while the idea of giving promise rings is as ancient as mankind itself, the tradition has only

“My Husband Forgot Our Anniversary”

This is an email I received from a sweet wife that I think really showcases a classic misunderstanding between husbands and wives.   So, with her permission, I’m going to share her email and then think about some possible respectful and husband-honoring, Christ-honoring ways to tackle this issue.  I’m REALLY thankful that she brought up this topic.  It’s actually the

Divorce Causes:

Why do some marriages last a lifetime, while some end in divorce? 

Feel free to share your reasons. We have below some reasons:

Would You Be Alright With Your Partner Watching Porn? (POLL)

So the question is - if you find out your partner likes watching porn - what does that mean for you?

Sex and relationship expert Mike Lousada says: "I don't believe that pornography is either good or bad (except in the cases where individuals are being coerced

What Couples' Sleeping Positions Reveal About Relationships (PICTURES)

Forget falling asleep in each others' arms and spooning under the duvet. Half of British couples, according to a new sleep survey, choose to turn their

How to Choose an Engagement Ring

Engagement and wedding rings come in a huge array of styles and material. When shopping for engagement and wedding rings, many couples go together — or at least pre-shop together so that each person has an idea of the other's taste. When choosing rings, consider

People More Awkward Than You

The teammate who copped a really big feel.

Nerdy Wedding Cakes

Tell us what you feel about these wedding cakes...

5 Marriage Rules You Should Always Break

Common wisdom isn't always best—especially when it comes to having a happy marriage. Improve your marriage by doing these tips:

The rules for a happy marriage are always bandied about with a reverence usually reserved for the Ten Commandments. But it turns out these rules are not set in stone (like those other commandments!) And, say our experts, you should

Anti-Cheating Wedding Ring

Do you feel its necessary to purchase this for your future spouse? Let us know what you think about this...

11 Heartmelting Marriage Proposals

1. The man who took out an advert in the local paper.

When estate agent Steve English took his girlfriend Hayley Groves on a picnic, he suggested she flick through a copy of the Eastern Daily Press. He got down on bended knee just as she got to the page that read:

“I love you with all my heart. We’ve been with each other for years and my love for you grows more each year. You are a beautiful and

Marriage Problems: Real Women Share Their Relationship Issues

Written by Ericka Souter on CafeMom's blog, The Stir

There is one thing every married person will tell you: marriage is hard. Anyone in the midst of that proverbial honeymoon period may have a hard time believing that, though. Those first few months after you tie the knot, you truly understand the notion of wedded bliss. But once life starts to settle in, some inevitable problems crop up for most couples. We asked married women about the biggest issues in their marriages and here's what they had to say:

COMPARE 10KT GOLD TO 14KT GOLD - WHICH KARAT IS BETTER?

Whether 10K Gold is better than 14K Gold (also written as 10KT and 14KT) is a moot point. It all depends on you and what your priorities are.

You have to ask yourself: Are you more concerned with the Durability of the Gold? The Color of the Gold? ThePrice of the Gold? Or even Gold Allergies?

There is no easy answer. No right or wrong. Let's take a closer look at the differences between 10 Karat and 14 Karat

Top 10 Traits Women Should Look For In Their Future Husband

Take a look at these top 10 traits women should look for in their future spouse, to ensure an open, honest, fun and lasting relationship.  

1. Commitment

To men, the dreaded “C-word” often implies compromise, loss of independence, sacrifice of sexual variety, and financial devastation. According to the National Marriage Project, a study undertaken at Rutgers University, men today are overwhelmingly hesitant