Not so much time passed since the time Daniel Swarovski invented a machine to cut crystal jewelry stones. In 1913 the first plant to produce crystals was opened. Nowadays crystals produced by Swarowski brand are extremely popular all over the world. They are exceptional not only due to their beauty but refinement and highest quality. A great number of leading word designers use beautiful Swarovski crystals in their collections. Of course the most popular Swarovski production is in wedding boutiques and stores. There is a great number of ideas how it is possible to use those marvelous crystals. It can be not only jewelry pieces but you can also embellish your clothing for black-tie events with them. They constantly try to invent something new. Among the latest inventions is a new material called Crystal Fabric. It is created from very small crystals around 1 mm in diameter put on special tape. The surface of the tape is full of crystals. This is the way the transparent tape can be put on any fabric. In such a way crystal fabric is made. It is an amazing fact but brides from all around the world usually can't imagine their wedding without Swarovsi crystals. And of course it first of all concerns bride gown. Due to Swarovski crystals a bride can achieve a great result – she can shine like a sun during her wedding ceremony. It produces striking effect not only on all guests but on a groom as well. Such a bride looks like a real queen. But if you do not like to be in the center of everybody's attention you can use Swarovski crystals only to add some zest to your look. Be certain that you'll look great! Any jewel or item with Swarovski crystals can be a great gift for a woman.

Almost from the birth parents start pampering their children presenting them with beautiful adornments. For example a French company produces very cute and funny jewelry pieces for new born children. Rings made of pink gold of the highest quality, bears-pendants with diamonds, cartoon heroes and gold fish with rubies and emeralds – these are the items produced by the company. The initial price of such a childish joy begins from 1000 Euro for a piece. By the way French jewelers created a collection of small pigs made of platinum and white gold due to the fact that 2007 is the year of a pig. For those babies who can't yet imagine their life without a dummy, a company created a great substitute of mother's nipple. The dummy's border is made of platinum and white gold and encrusted with diamonds. The dummy's base is made of silicone of glamor pink color. There is such a dummy in Jolie-Pitt's family. Such a “rubber pleasure” costs 17000 dollars! Of course the main attribute of any child holiday is a cake. Sweets are always pleasant and desirable. But for those parents who can afford more a jeweler from Tokio creates a cake... full of diamonds. There are 2000 diamonds there and the cake is made in Africa continent shape. Of course the cake is made of bitter chocolate and a sponge cake so it is possible to eat it. But try not to eat diamonds. Such a pleasure costs more than 5 million dollars. A company created a pocket electronic toy made of yellow gold and set with diamonds. Such a toy costs more than 25 000 dollars. Every jewelry masterpiece is unique. Parents will always pamper their children and present them with expensive toys. But as for me I think that it is not the best way to bring up a child. Just think twice before presenting your child with such an expensive gift.

The style of a stylish, beautiful, self-confident woman is created by thousands of details. And of course bijouterie plays one of the leading roles in a lady's image. It is not a secret that a well chosen bijouterie is able to turn even the simplest attire into a queen-like dress, and a simple modest girl into a real queen. Bijouterie for ladies is a great addition to the style, the finishing touch that accentuates refinement, uniqueness and elegance of a woman. A great number of shops offer a wide range of bijouterie for ladies of high quality. With their help you can not only embellish yourself with the amazing bijouterie but make a good gift for your friend, mother or sister. Nicely chosen bijouterie can accentuate the individuality, style and taste of any woman. A lady can become more beautiful and to feel more self-confident. Many high quality bijouterie producers try to take into consideration an image of a modern woman while elaborating the bijouterie design. With the help of beautiful adornments a woman can look her best everywhere: being at home, at work, party or disco. Of course producers take into consideration the age of a woman so both young ladies and old women can choose something appropriate. The design and style of bijouterie is so impeccable that women treat them as real jewelry pieces. Do not be afraid to use bijouterie. It makes a woman more beautiful and elegant and feminine. Remember that rightly chosen bijouterie can realize any dreams and make a woman more wonderful and gorgeous. One more great detail that can make your image complete is a wrist watch. It often happens that people regard a wrist watch as a time telling device. But in reality it is not so. It is a part of your image. A sports style watch would look at least strange together with a business suit agree?

When it comes to presenting a gift to the beloved lady, every man has his own approach towards the "problem." Some men prefer to ask their lady in advance what her wishes are, while others take the initiative and go through trial and error. Whatever method he chooses, let's hope he is always led only by the best intentions. And if the man presents you with not exactly the thing you have dreamt of, it is more important to feel you are cared for and he took some pains to find something special for you. But of course if you get the impression the present for you is not exactly what preoccupies his mind, then you face absolutely another problem…. Well, let us better talk about nice things….. Any lady is delighted when her man discovered some way to make festive atmosphere last by presenting some incredible gift that would remind of his feelings every time her glance stops at the gift. This explains a great variety of jewelry items and timekeeping devices produced by the present-day companies to be chosen as gifts symbolizing one's passionate feelings to one's favorite lady. While looking through the catalogue of the latest love-themed jewelry watches, my attention was caught by two marvelous timepieces - Moon Chic Coeur by Ebel and Valentine Watch by Blancpain. Both elegant timepieces were issued in 2006. A Jewelry Watch or a Sea Creature?. The name of Ebel Moon Chic Coeur jewelry watch naturally makes you wonder what relation the timepiece actually has to the moon. Ebel designers explain the watch's "moon-name" by the shape of the case. If you look at the watch attentively, you will notice the case's sides remind two thin crescents turned to each other. However, when I saw the watch, it made me think of some underwater creature wearing an iridescent shell. The effect the watch produces is created due to the unique combination of diamonds and pink sapphires covering the timepiece by a fine steady layer. The watch altogether comprises 14 big-sized heart-shaped sapphires placed on the dial and outside it. This detail is a distinctive hint at St. Valentine's Day. Other 112 sapphires are of the same shape and gem-cutting as 290 diamonds the watch is set with. The designers of the Ebel Moon Chic Coeur created the timepiece's case from the material that corresponds to the precious "scales" - they used 18 carat white gold. Just imagine - the watch's strap is produced not from fabric but from the skin of a cramp-fish covered by pimples. It seems to me the watch would become even more original. Still, a fabric strap adds to the timepiece's refinement and comfort of wearing. The "chic moon heart" is powered by a quartz movement. The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. Every detail of Moon Chic Coeur ultra-glamorous watch is the utmost expression of femininity. If a man chooses this jewelry watch as a gift for his beloved lady, it will wonderfully reveal his feelings. A Blancpain Watch to Express Your Love ? The Blancpain, company maintains a well-established tradition of producing a new St. Valentine's watch model every year. I think this way Blancpain helps men in love choose an everlasting gift that would be greatly appreciated by any lady with refined taste. In 2006 Blancpain launched its St. Valentine watch in limited edition of 99 pieces with steel cases embellished by 44 diamonds on the bezel. The white dial features nine diamonds and five rubies, four of which are traditionally heart-shaped. The watch's bezel is paved with diamonds. There are elegant Roman numerals at the quarters. It is worth mentioning that each of the precious stones, , is of the top quality. I associate the combination of white and red colors with the eternal symbols of pure and passionate love. Naturally the exterior look of the Blancpain St. Valentine makes women fall in love. Yet the watch's inside world is characterized by perfect decoration and finishing. The timepiece is powered by reliable automatic movement which comprises hand-finished and hand-decorated 175 components. A white crocodile bracelet nicely underlines the overall beauty of the majestic St. Valentine's watch. These two exquisite timepieces seem to be created to arouse feelings in lady's hearts, stir their imagination and quench their thirst for beautiful things. But, still let's keep in mind, more important, speaking about gifts, is our sincerity and care towards the people we love. This is what really matters.

Jewellery pieces bring us only positive emotions and there's probably no better gift than a jewel. Some people who make horoscopes are certainly far from fashion industry. I can admit this because they say that there are stones that are great for one astrology sign but are completely inappropriate for another one. And also it is written in some dream-books that if a person saw diamonds in his/her dreams, they promise tears. But as for me these are only stupid and harmful superstitions. All these people have to communicate with modern jewelers. Then we wouldn't have such a statement as "your stone is simple and modest rock crystal". It is not fair - somebody gets simple crystal and gem jade but somebody rubies and emeralds. Where can we find those jewellery items made of rock crystal? There's probably one way out. Probably to look for something original at Stephen Webster who is a very fashionable British jeweler. You will certainly find rock crystal there but whether it is possible to find something very modest? Stephen Webster can make not only precious but semiprecious stones look very exotic. The master has some effective techniques of his own. The brand has its famous big rings made by these techniques. They really look amazing. Jewelers of the old French Chaumet jewellery house have always been known as innovators. Chaumet has always had great influence upon fashion. The Chaumet style has always been changed according to time and trends. Today they greatly combine the house's traditions and the latest fashion trends. The style and materials are very different from very modern collection Class One that combines gold, diamonds and caoutchouc in it to Frisson collection that interprets the rich heritage of the house. A watch for diving Class One created in 1998 later got diamonds and caoutchouc. Besides a constantly renewed collection of a watch model, there are also a double ring made of white and yellow gold, with adjustable size that is meant for men and women and a mini-ring that can be worn on a lace or a chain as a pendant or as a bracelet. Frisson is a very interesting and original collection. When Chaumet jewelers created the collection, they were inspired by the frozen drops that's why it is especially magic and reminds of any kinds of miracles. You know Chaumet is probably one of the most fairy-tale-like jewellery brands. So this way we can see that those jewels show us that they don’t have inappropriate stone or subjects. Any stone can become your lucky stone and you know if you see a diamond necklace in your dreams it won't bring you tears but it is a very beautiful dream that should be realized!

Perfect gift When I think of the perfect gift, though it might seem a bit trivial, it is a lady's image that comes to my mind. Well, I must admit it is quite an ordinary associative chain, yet this is very characteristic for people. What can be better than a charming smile on the face of your woman? Old values Ladies are greatly attracted by jewelry pieces. Another common idea, as old as the time itself, nevertheless it does work. It has been checked countless number of times. Good old diamonds, sparkling like the stars in the night cloudless sky, rubies reminding of the precious blood drops hardened on the impeccably finished enamel and emeralds looking as if they came from an Irish fairy-tale. All these wonderful little details started attracting women's attention from the time immemorial. There are no secondary details when it is a matter of a ladies' gift. There are as many things to be considered in this view as the number of things a woman needs to take care when she is about to get out. I hope everyone is aware of this fact. Everything matters And, of course, it is not just a gift itself appreciated, yet the name of the brand that produced it. This is another significant detail which is worth your attention while picking up a suitable item. So, when a friend of mine asked me to look for a thing worth attention as a gift for a 'mysterious' lady, I made up my mind to take everything into account. There no unimportant details, as I told you before. I don't know why the history of Breguet is so closely connected to queens. The very first watch created by Breguet was created for a queen. However, the watch that has conquered my heart is the Reine de Naples watch. It's absolutely natural for Breguet to remain true to women. Watches by Breguet always fascinated the most well-known women of the mankind's history. One of them, as you probably know, was Queen Marie-Antoinette of France. Other well-known women were the Marquise de Condorcet and Empress Josephine. The way it started Marie-Antoinette's passionate interest in the Breguet watches initiated the whole story. Breguet was proposed to create a timepiece as a gift for the queen in 1783, most probably by a secret admirer. The purchaser's idea was that the watch had to include every known watch function - Equation of time, Perpetual calendar, Repeater, Thermometer, Chronograph, Pare-chute and Power-reserve. Each of them is a pure perfection and a result of creative genius of the watchmakers. I would even say each of them is a piece of jewelry in its own way. However, Marie-Antoinette never saw the watch. It was over in 1827, thirty four years after the queen died. There was a great rumor about the fate of the Breguet's renowned Marie-Antoinette watch. Thieves stole the watch from the Jerusalem museum in 1983 and nobody saw it anymore. Having decided to bring the queen's extraordinary timepiece back to life, manufacture Breguet set itself the goal of creating its exact reproduction. New inspiration The inspiration for a new watch collection was taken by the Breguet Company from the famous bracelet created by the renowned watch master for Caroline, queen of Naples, who was a Bonaparte's sister. It was the normal perfectionism of Breguet's watch masters they used to create an emblem of feminine elegance in a modern jewelry watch. After centuries of practice, Breguet is aware that one needs to be both a poet and a magician to win the queen's heart. The Reine de Naples watch is an obvious proof of the mysterious skills of Breguet at stirring a woman's most secret emotions and awakening delicate desires. Details Reine de Naples wristwatch is made of the whole 18 karat white gold, which gives it a noble nuance of the authentic elegance. The bezel, case band and lugs of Reine de Naples timepiece is set with 139 diamonds, weighing approximately 1.32 carats. This magnificent Breguet watch features the self-winding movement, produced and finished in the Breguet's workshops. The power-reserve of Reine de Naples wristwatch is about forty hours. The silvered gold dial of the watch is set with 211 diamonds, which is approximately 0.63carats. The off-centered chapter ring is covered with the natural mother-of-pearl. It also features classical Breguet Arabic numerals. The sapphire caseback of the watch allows its wearer to observe the inner work of the sophisticated Breguet's mechanics. As I showed my friend the result of my research, he was really impressed. Well, it was my pleasure to help him. I hope his 'mysterious' lady will not be disappointed by such kind of a gift. Since, I believe what is good for a queen must be good for a woman.

Nowadays brooches are considered to be one of the most stylish accessories. That's why don't be afraid to present a woman with a brooch. It can add a special charm to her outfit. Even if you choose a gift to your own taste you should do it carefully. For example brooches made of silver with black ribbons will make a good match with the outfit of any color and will add some extravagancy and charm to it. A pink brooch with funny flowers or stars will accentuate the originality and merry spirit of its wearer. Necklace Women have always been wearing necklaces. There's nothing so tempting than a tender female neck embellished with an original sparkling necklace. It's possible to satisfy any caprices of modern women with present-day models. Rings Tender female hands are in need not just for care and kisses but for jewelry pieces as well. But if your woman doesn't like wearing one and the same thing everyday, she will certainly like original bijouterie the choice of which is extremely wide. Nothing can accentuate hands tan so well as golden tints of rings and shine of transparent stones on them. But silver color of bijouterie will be great for any manicure. It's possible to choose the color and size of stones following your own taste because any ring can be useless in a woman's arsenal. Gift Sets If you present a woman with earrings you express your admiration by her beauty, with a ring - you hint at special attitude to her, a necklace says how deeply you value your dignity and individuality. But if you present her with everything at once, she will get all your compliments at once and believe me she will appreciate your efforts. Earrings I have no doubts that women love earrings most of all. And it's easy to understand. Namely earrings accentuate the color of her eyes and the beautiful line of her chin. Beautifying lobes of their ears, women strive to make them sexier and more refined. That's why if you present her with one more pair of earrings, it will always be a right gift for her. Jewellery Boxes Every woman has a great number of rings, chains, earrings and bracelets. And of course they are everywhere in her room. So you can present her with a jewelry box and there won't be such a problem any more. You should know that women like to look at jewellery pieces only when they are concentrated in a single place. And if your woman is a very romantic person, a music box is a great option of a gift for her. When she will open her jewelry box she will feel as in a fairy tale.

For the time being jewelers offer a striking number of earrings and clips-on. Very small earrings, earrings -"coins", big, long, created form different materials… The design is meant for any person and taste and material state. Let's take hoop earrings as an example. Though this form was discovered in antic period, jewelers try to rethink its design inventing something new. For example, they create not just a hoop but a hoop with a pendant that can be easily changed according to fashion whims. They can be very small or vice versa massive. Earrings with diamond cutting look very effective: there's an impression that they are decorated with precious stones. It's evident that earrings you wear everyday are different from more bright and expensive ones you buy for special occasions. It's interesting what criteria we should follow while choosing earrings except your own taste and financial opportunities? There are several of them. First of all it's necessary to take into consideration such a factor as age. If young women are recommended to wear small flat earrings with smooth surface that will be greatly combined with young skin, then more adult women should avoid smooth jewels. Also your face's oval plays an important role. And you know not everything is so easy here. But let's take five face types as a basis: triangular face, oval face, oblong, broad and round face. So, if a face has a triangular shape it's recommended to avoid long earrings. But small round or bigger oval earrings that will soften your face features. Earrings-hoops and large oval many-sided earrings are best suitable to oval face. It's better avoid long hanging earrings because they visually make the face longer. If you wear a short cut round earrings made of pearl or precious stones will suit you the best. Women with oblong faces should recollect geometry from school - choosing earrings-big squares and equilateral triangles. These shapes visually broad face and add some volume to it. But you shouldn't wear flat pendants. Broad-faced women shouldn't buy small earrings of round or triangular shapes that can "be lost" on your face. Also avoid jewels that will add you volume. Choose long flat earrings. The ideal variant is earrings with shining stone. And finally large pendants that visually make face longer are great for women with round face. It's better to choose such kinds of pendants as triangular that add a special dynamism to face. As for small round or oval earrings, it's better not to wear them. So I hope my tips will be useful for you. Don't be afraid to experiments and be ready for them.

What is the best gift ever for a lady? The answer seems to be simple - find something that will help her reveal her personality. And then add to your gift a little passion and affection - it is probably the shortest way to her heart. When I saw the Divina Starfish created by Maurice Lacroix, my heart started beating stronger although I'm not crazy about jewelry items. How could such a wonder be created? The timepiece proves there are no limits for human creative imagination and aesthetic beauty of the created items. In fact, Maurice Lacroix has always been absolutely successful in creating original feminine timepieces for self-assured ladies wishing to express their sophistication and femininity. Sensual and visual pleasure lay the basis for the items highly appreciated by the fair sex. Having elaborated the Divina Etoile de Mer limited edition watch collection, the brand's designers wanted to throw the light on the femininity, gentleness and mysteriousness of a female personality. The story of the Divina watches collection started by the designers' idea to discover some new unforeseen watch shape. The watch designers wanted to attract attention to the divine side of a female creature. And therefore they chose the name "Divina" - to hint at the divine nature of female beauty. The final decision was most unconventional - the common rectangular case shape was substituted by the case "twisted" about its middle. Magic! There appeared a marvelous softly curved case the shape of which with its distinctive waist-like middle part reminded a female silhouette. Probably while looking at the timepiece you will come up with other associations - sea waves or dunes created by wind. The theme was continued by the developing of Etoile de Mer jewelry watches in the limited number of 30 pieces of each edition. The Starfish watch case is in 18kt white gold and measures 40mm -24mm -10mm. It is provided with a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 30 meters. The timekeeping jewelry wonder is powered by a reliable Swiss made quartz movement. The solid silver dial is set with diamonds forming a Starfish design with bending tentacles composed of precious stones entwisting the dial and the case. It is possible to choose from the decoration variations of blue sapphires, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, rubies and white diamonds. One more distinctive characteristic - the strap of the Divina Starfish is produced from genuine stingray leather keeping to the theme of water and sea. The color of the strap corresponds to the color of gems embellishing the watch's face. A folding clasp is in white gold. The limited edition Etoile de Mer by Maurice Lacroix wonderfully unites prestigious and reliable Swiss watchmaking with refined art of jewelry. This fine creation makes one think of the underwater world full of joyful colors and perfect shapes. It is a fine gift to add color, refinement, and that special feeling of beauty to a lady's life. Femininity is truly of the divine nature!

Everybody is searching for some pleasant gifts. And of course jewelry pieces are the best gift for a woman. So let's see what it's possible to present her with. Golden Diamonds are amazing things from Chopard. You can choose a pendant or rings from this collection. These jewels are rather big and are great for evening party. The diamonds set in gold glittering is special. And this glittering is even more intense by the shine of precious stones - emeralds, rubies, tourmalines, citrines and black diamonds. The great option of a gift for her has de Grisogono - I mean a broad bracelet made of skate leather (red, orange, pink and blue). It is embellished with white and black diamonds and white gold. It also has classic for the brand rings made of black and white diamonds, and also rings-transformers also with diamonds. You can choose a ring from Liens de Chaumet or pendants in heart shape. They are slightly bourgeois but generous. There are also youthful rings Tango, earrings and a pendant from Trefle collection and "adult' rings from Anneau collection. There are rather laconic jewels made of white gold and richly embellished with topazes. By the way the most effective and even extravagant ring from Chaumet is black-white. It is made of white gold, white diamonds and ebony wood. It is a great gift for a fashion lady. As for elegant Mikimoto - it's a snow white perl combined with white gold, platinum and white diamonds. Holiday story - pearl with white diamonds and bright yellow gold. Rings, earrings, pendants with chains and of course classic Mikimoto necklace. Such necklaces worn Grace Kelly and Merylin Monroe. Pasquale Bruni - one more important name in the world of jewelry. You know jewelry pieces of this Italian jeweler are always bright and funny in hippy style. This is for example a match-pendant Accendemi made of pink and yellow gold with diamonds and pink and blue sapphires. The match's design can be modest and minimalistic but can be gala - everything depends on the number of stones. Pendants are made as a Latin alphabet's letters or white gold cross and multicolored sapphires (their tints vary from pale to dark blue). Stella is a very winter collection - rings with diamonds and sapphires. The motive is stars. Pasquale Bruni Ghirlianda and Pave are also very winter-like. Big stars, snowflakes and half moons are made of white gold and white diamonds. . There are earrings, pendants and rings in the collections. Pomellato has more modern jewelry pieces. The brand has a lot of very unuisual and funny jewels such as robots, bears, fish and a lot of other flora and fauna representatives.