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Loose Diamonds
Loose diamonds are just
that – a single diamond or diamond that has not
yet been set in a piece of jewelry. Loose diamonds are
typically bought and sold by wholesalers to other wholesalers
or retailers. But today, the general public has new opportunities
to buy loose diamonds themselves.
Loose diamonds are available in a wide variety of qualities.
The cut, color, clarity, and carat weight are all factors
when considering loose diamonds. Often, someone might
be seeking a loose diamond of a specific quality in a
specific price range. When they find it, they purchase
the loose diamond alone. Then, at some point in the future,
they find a ring style and have the loose diamond set
in the ring. Thus, it is not always necessary to buy a
finished engagement ring, for instance. Since the loose
diamonds makes up the majority of the cost for such a
piece, if the buyer finds the stone alone within their
budget, they often buy that loose diamond by itself.
Wholesale Jewelry
Wholesale
jewelry is jewelry that can be purchased at wholesale
prices. Typically, only industry insiders can purchase
jewelry at wholesale prices. Every piece of jewelry
is made somewhere and passes
through the hands of several people before being considered
retail jewelry. Many retailers claim to sell their retail
jewelry at wholesale jewelry prices. However, just because
the retailer is selling it at his "wholesale price"
doesn't mean that the piece is any less expensive than
anywhere else.
In fact, many brick-and-mortar retailers claiming to
be selling their items at wholesale prices aren't lying.
However, the wholesale price at which they get their
pieces may be much higher than the wholesale jewelry
price of another retailer. There may be more middlemen
involved. What ultimately matters is the final price
the customer pays, whether the retailer is claiming
wholesale prices or not.
A major advantage of buying online at websites like
Athensia.com is that there are no middlemen. Athensia.com
is positioned immediately next to the wholesale source.
Since Athensia doesn't maintain a staff of salespeople
and maintain the rent at a retail store, there is far
less overhead. Thus, pieces can truly be sold at near-wholesale
prices. Athensia.com can sell pieces to the public at
the same price that brick-and-mortar jewelry stores
are getting their pieces for. Thus, the public can buy
from Athensia.com at substantial discounts over brick-and-mortar
stores, regardless of their claims about wholesale jewelry
pricing.
Right Hand Rings
Right-hand
rings and fashion rings have become the newest statement
in women's jewelry. While they don't necessarily need
to be worn on the right hand, the name "right hand
rings" rather implies that the wearer is an independent,
successful woman. Speaking confidence as well as being
a bold fashion statement, right hand rings and fashion
rings complement and match most any occasion or outfit.
Today's independant woman takes life by the horns, and
that style is expressed by her ability to buy jewelry
for herself - not having to rely on someone else buying
it for her. Right hand rings have become an icon for
the modern woman.
Right hand rings are often set with large diamonds,
just like an engagement ring. They become one of the
most cherished pieces in a woman's collection because
the right hand ring is a symbol of independence and
strength.
While in some cases, right hand rings might be similar
in price and quality to engagement rings, right hand
rings are typically styled differently than engagement
rings. This is because (whether worn on the right hand
or not), right hand rings are not meant to send the
wrong message.
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