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Topaz and White Gold Engagement Rings.
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Destination weddings are growing more and more popular with one for every three couples choosing a wedding getaway. The Caribbean is an ideal location for destination weddings for plenty of reasons, one of which is its inherent diversity. Comprising of more than two dozen countries, the Caribbean offers utmost versatility to suit any style of wedding.
While the entire region has the tropical paradise appeal that draws couples to get married on its shores, brides and grooms-to-be will find that there is something distinct with every Caribbean destination. For instance, there are destinations noted for their high aesthetic appeal such as Grenada and Anguilla whereas Grand Cayman and the Grenadines are known more of as high-end luxury destinations. Then there are the charming and laidback places like Nevis and Tobago.
Indeed, there is a perfect destination for every wedding in the Caribbean whether you want to get married on the beach, on a yacht, on a cliff or a garden overlooking the ocean. With the tremendous options that the Caribbean offers, it would be smart to hire a professional and experienced Caribbean wedding planner who can help you make informed decisions.
Most people think it will cost an arm and a leg to have a vacation-like wedding. The truth is Carribean weddings are usually more cost-effective than traditional weddings in the United States. Getting the help of a Caribbean wedding planner is one of the best ways to have an affordable wedding in your chosen Caribbean destination since they know affordable and reputable wedding suppliers.
You can take advantage of a Caribbean wedding package to make your dream destination wedding come true without the staggering costs and the headaches of planning a wedding. It will all depend on the wedding package you choose. Some are absolutely all-inclusive, meaning everything from your travel needs to your accommodation and of course everything about your wedding will be taken care of.
If you would like to make your wedding as unique as your love story, you can do so even with a Caribbean wedding package. Many of these packages include the option to customize inclusions, add or upgrade amenities so you still have the freedom to choose the details of your wedding.
Source: Ron Harper @GoArticles
After a couple has chosen a white gold engagement ring, the next step in the process is to choose a stone. One of the most enchanting yet durable gemstones of choice is the topaz. Showing off a vivid, eye-catching blue color that seems depthless, a topaz ring is an affordable yet elegant and unique option.
What is Topaz?
Topaz is a very durable stone, making it a great choice for couples' white gold engagement rings. Found around the world, including Afghanistan, Brazil, Kenya, Germany, Italy, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia and the US, topaz is a very affordable stone to use in an engagement ring. With its unique, bright blue color, topaz is eye-catching in any setting, but is most beautiful when combined with the silver shine of a white gold band.
Topaz is a type of silicate material that is typically a nearly colorless or pale gemstone in its natural state. Most topaz that is used in jewellery has been artificially enhanced to create the vibrant, depthless blue color for which the stone is famous. This blue is the color most used for rings; however, other variations include imperial topaz, precious topaz, mystical topaz, and brown, green or colorless stones.
The Colors of Topaz
The brilliant blue that is famous to topaz begins as a colorless stone that is irradiated and then heated to produce the color. This type of enhancement has a very high stability rating, and the stone requires no special care after the treatment. An incredibly affordable stone, couples on a budget can create exquisite white gold engagement rings by using more expensive diamonds to accent the topaz center stone.
The imperial and precious variations start as lightly tinted stones that are then treated to create vibrant pinks or reds for imperial topaz and oranges or yellows for precious topaz. With an excellent stability rating, both variations make beautiful stones for an engagement ring. However, imperial topaz requires a bit more care as it cannot be exposed to extreme heat or its color will begin to fade.
Mystic topaz is a less well-known but incredibly beautiful variation that is created from a colorless topaz that is altered by applying a thin sheet of titanium or similar metal to the bottom side of the stone. This metal gives the stone a rainbow effect with mixes of blues, greens, yellows, and small bursts of red. Using this exquisite version of topaz as a center stone can make a white gold engagement ring absolutely breathtaking with its subtle but vivid colors.
Topaz also comes in brown and green varieties that are created through irradiation or diffusion, but neither of these treatments is stable and therefore not suggested for rings.
Overall, for a couple on a budget who wish to create a beautiful and elegant engagement ring that is entirely unique, a topaz center stone could well be their answer. With many color varieties to choose from, couples are bound to find a topaz that is the perfect fit for their white gold engagement rings.
