When looking at any diamonds with a view to purchasing, there are many aspects to consider and you do want to be sure that the diamonds are real and worth the asking price. It is never a good idea to buy things of value with little or no knowledge and in order to get acquainted with diamond grading, you should understand the 4C diamond grading system.
The 4 Cs Namely, colour, clarity, cut and carat, the 4 Cs are globally used when appraising precious stones. Indeed, a genuine diamond would be accompanied with a grading certificate from the Gem Institute of America (GIA) or another well-respected diamond evaluator. This applies to diamonds of all kinds, even the blue variety and a little online research is advised to acquaint yourself with grading certificates and protocols when acquiring diamonds. Spend a couple of hours researching diamond grading and you will be glad that you did.
Buy From An Established Jeweller This is the best way to ensure that the blue diamonds are, in fact, genuine and fairly priced and there are online jewellers with blue diamond engagement rings for sale that come complete with GIA certification. It is possible to approach a custom jeweller who has access to loose stones and the expert can hand-craft the ring in line with your concept, whatever that might be.
Blue Diamonds The blue tint comes from a portion of the carbon transfused with nitrogen and this is a very rare occurrence, hence blue diamonds are rare and therefore, expensive. There are two types of blue diamond:
– Natural: Carbon and nitrogen transfusing to give a blue tint. – Artificial: A chemical process can be used on genuine, clear diamonds to produce an artificial blue colour.
If you take a look at a blue diamond’s certificate, under the tile ‘origin’, it should read as ‘natural’, which means the diamond is a naturally occurring blue colour. Of course, a natural blue diamond is worth far more than an artificial blue diamond and when you buy from a respected jeweller, you can be sure the stones are real and have corresponding certification from a recognised body. The blue diamond that has been artificially coloured will not state ‘natural’ as colour origin on the certificate, so bear this in mind when looking at diamond certification.
If you are planning to include blue diamonds in an engagement ring, why not approach a custom jeweller? The jeweller has access to loose stones and can create a perfect design for a special ring and with diamond certification, you can be sure the diamonds are real. If you are worried about cost, having a ring made is no more expensive than purchasing an existing ring, plus you get to create something unique.
The custom jeweller can buy loose and uncut blue diamonds at trade prices and that will result in a big saving and with your input, the perfect clue diamond ring design awaits. First Image Source: Unsplash
Hearing loss can happen at any stage of life and because of a variety of reasons. I know someone my age who are already experiencing significant hearing loss. Dealing with hearing problems can be tough, but it’s something you should try to do properly as it’s a vital aspect of your overall health. If one of the things you’ve been struggling with is the use of a new hearing aid, we’ve got some things you need to understand. The points we’re about to raise are things all new hearing aid users need to know, so keep reading.
Let a Hearing Instrument Specialist Calibrate the Hearing Aid If you’ve chosen a hearing aid but you haven’t yet had it calibrated, it’s a good idea to let a hearing instrument specialist who has trained in audiology do this for you. The calibration of hearing devices is not something that can be done by simply anybody. Instead, it should be done by a trained professional who knows exactly what they need to do. So let them carry out that work for you.
Note Down Your Experiences So Future Adjustments Can be Made Once the initial calibration has taken place, you shouldn’t expect your hearing aid to be perfect. It’s still possible that a few tweaks will need to be made. So, note down what you’re experiencing or any moments at which you feel that your hearing aid is not performing as you want it to. You can then report these to your audiologist who can translate them into necessary tweaks to your hearing aids.
It’s Important to Set Your Expectations Carefully When you’re first buying hearing aids, you need to make sure that your expectations are in check. Of course, hearing aids are fantastic and they can change your life for the better when it comes to hearing and communicating with others. But they can’t replicate natural hearing, so if you expect perfect clarity at every moment of the day, you might end up a little disappointed.
Let Those Around You Offer Their Support As you’re adjusting and getting used to life with a hearing aid, you should always accept the support of those around you. They’ll want to help and accommodate your needs, and that’s a good thing. If they don’t know what you’re going through, be sure to discuss it with them so they know to be patient when it comes to communicating with you.
Give Yourself Time to Get Used to It You’re definitely going to need a little time to get used to living with a hearing aid. It might be strange and unfamiliar at first, but if you get the device tweaked when necessary and try to get used to it, you’ll soon see the benefits of using a device like this when you’re suffering from hearing loss.
When you first start using hearing aids, it can be very scary and daunting. But if you take the time to get used to them and follow the advice outlined above, you’ll be in a much better position to get the most out of your hearing aids and to improve your day to day hearing at the same time.
Beauty really doesn’t need to be all that complicated. In fact, sometimes it’s the small, simple things that can be the most effective for enhancing our look. With that in mind, if you are looking for some straightforward beauty boosts, keep reading my post below.
Try a new product It’s easy to get stuck in a rut without our beauty routines. However, sometimes one small change can be all we need to make a significant difference! In particular, look out for a new product that could replace or enhance what you are already using but in a more effective way.
A great example of this is the many serums for skin that are now on the market. This is because they both moisturize and nourish while delivering specific ingredients designed to target article issues such as dullness, dark circles, lines, or dryness. In fact, it is often the oil base of the serum that allows these specific nutrients to be properly absorbed by the skin in the targeted areas. Something that makes them much more effective.
Improve your diet They say that a six-pack is made in the kitchen, and considering we are what we eat, the same goes for our beauty. In fact, we can radically improve how we look by sticking to a healthy diet.
In particular, that means lots of antioxidant foods such as blueberries and kale. This is because these foods will help to transport oxidants out of your bloodstream and prevent lines and wrinkles. Additionally, staying hydrated on the inside as well as the outside is vital too.
Also, do forget to give sugar, and trans fatty acids a wide berth as well! In fact, sugar can cause inflammation in the body that will aggravate any current or underlying skin conditions such as acne.
Treat yourself to a home beauty treatment Probably my favorite way of boosting beauty is to treat myself to a home beauty treatment. After all, it’s not just doing you good but can also be a very enjoyable experience.
The good news is that there are many beauty treatments to do at home to choose from. With some of the most popular being face or hair masks that contain only everyday household ingredients. Whether you opt for an egg or mayonnaise mask for your hair or a homemade face mask, you’ll get some good results.
Move your body Yes, that’s right; moving your body can absolutely help boost your beauty. We’re not talking about trying to lose weight to conform to some unrealistic beauty standards either. In fact, when we do aerobic exercises like running, dancing, or a fitness class, it causes our bodies to sweat.
This is actually a great way of getting rid of any nasty toxins in the skin. Additionally, by working out, you can improve circulation and get plenty of oxygen to your skin. Therefore if you want to boost your beauty, working out regularly is a must!
Finally, don’t forget that when exercising, the skin is being worked out as well. Something that helps it to keep its elasticity and therefore, can help prevent wrinkles and fine lines!
First praying Psalm 91 hedge of protection over you and your family and friends. Fear is running rampant now. Whether you are a Christian or not, Psalm 91 is a great chapter to pray out loud. God is for you as my Pastor would say. Our church had services online this weekend and I watched from my bed. The place where I work is open, however, but all events and programs are canceled until March 31. This is very serious.
I must confess, in spite of having his blog and a YouTube channel, I’m an introvert. I don’t have to be around a lot of people to have fun. I enjoy people, but being an introvert means that I like to read a book or be at home working on hobbies and that’s okay. As a child, I was called shy, aloof, and a nerd. No more! If you want to watch your favorite TV show or sew that favorite skirt you’ve always wanted to makeover the weekend it’s not a thing wrong with that. Enjoy your uniqueness. Introverts will go to parties and socialize with friends, however, it can be overload if it’s too much. Don’t try to change because you don’t feed off being around a multitude of people. Putting it simply we just don’t like being around people all the time. I think I am more social than I used to be, but I am a homebody I confess. If someone is the life of the party there’s a celebration but if you like being to yourself you need to break out of that mold. There are different personalities and if we were, all the same, it would be boring.
It still amazes me that this girl who felt no value and worthless actual has a blog and Youtube channel. I actually put my self out there with the Lord’s help and seeks to help people with various insecurities and hangups to step out in their uniqueness. If I can help one person it’s all worth it and I enjoy doing it. Yes, you can be social and be an introvert. Introverts are a little different but I am here to tell you that we are not strange or weird. We just don’t have to be in people’s faces all the time. Instead, we may have our face in a book.
How do you know if you are an introvert?
*You can’t wait to get home because you have been around people all day.
* A great Friday night for you is cuddling up by yourself or with the one you love and watching a good movie or reading an exciting book.
* You create your own energy, you don’t get it from other people.
Are you an introvert?
Don’t be ashamed of how God made you!
Share with me your experiences as an introvert?
You might think that when it comes to your piercings, you know how to take care of them, but the chances are that you’re missing out on some important steps. While adorning yourself with numerous piercings can make a fantastic statement, if you fail to look after them properly you can be left seriously unwell.
While a number of piercings are a great way to add an edge to your look, having piercings comes with responsibility. And knowing how to look after them properly is vital if you want to ensure that you don’t end up with a piercing that becomes infected.
Bearing that in mind, below are a number of useful tips that should help to make caring for your piercings that little bit easier and less stressful.
Preventative step: only have piercings done with a needle, not a gun Did you know that piercings done with a gun rather than a needle can actually damage the tissue? Plus, piercing guns are far harder to sterilize and keep clean, which is why it’s always best to have piercings done with a needle rather than a gun. A needle offers more control and is also completely sterile.
Stay healthy and hydrated After a piercing – the days and weeks that follow – it’s important to ensure that you stay healthy and hydrated at all times. While a healthy diet and adequate hydration are always important, after having a piercing done it becomes even more important.
Clean a fresh piercing with soap and water or saline Don’t make the mistake of cleaning a piercing with rubbing alcohol; rubbing alcohol can dry the piercing out which can cause cracking and bleeding. This means that the wound will stay open for longer, and thus be more prone to infection. Instead, use soap and water or saline to clean the new piercing. Oil-based soaps tend to work best as they clean the area while also hydrating the skin.
Only turn the piercing when it’s wet Yes, it’s perfectly fine to turn a piercing, but only when it’s wet, never when it’s dry. So, whenever you are cleaning your piercing using soap and water or saline, it’s fine to twist the piercing. However, twisting it when it’s dry can cause all kinds of problems.
Don’t take it out too soon One mistake that you don’t want to make is to take your piercing out too soon after having it done. But how do you know how long you need to wait to remove a new piercing? Are you wondering: when can I change my nose piercing, ear piercing, belly button piercing, or brow piercing? There are plenty of resources online that should provide the information that you need.
There you have it, a few useful tips and pieces of advice to help make caring for your new piercing easier and less stressful. Take note of the tips above and you can ensure that your newest piercing heals as quickly as possible.
The healthcare industry doesn’t stay still for too long. There are always new ways of doing things, new practices and technologies, and new research coming out that influences and improves the overall patient experience. Though many people seem to focus on the negatives of life these days, we should all give thanks that the healthcare side of society is always improving. You’d much rather fall ill and receive treatment than at any point in history — back then, it was highly likely that you would leave the hospital in worse condition than when you arrived!
So what’s leading the charge towards better healthcare services and treatment? There are many things. For starters, we simply just know more about the human body and how it works than we did in the past. There are also better hygiene standards, and more education about the preventative measures we can all take to avoid falling ill.
One other reason why things are getting better is that hospitals are forever raising the standard of what is acceptable. This is called benchmarking, and it’s one of the reasons that help medical practices push forward. So what is it exactly? Essentially it involves setting a standard of excellence, by which hospitals and other practices can analyze their own performance. It’s all about evaluating the performance of the hospital against others, and seeing where that hospital is performing well, and where it needs to improve.
To learn more about this idea, take a look at the infographic from the University of Southern California below.
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