Tips
from the Pros (how
to become a smarter
diamonds shopper)
A few simple
facts will help
you save money
and become
a smart
diamond shopper!
1. Diamond
grades have points at
which the cost
of the
diamond can rise
or decrease precipitously, thus
you should try
to find
a diamond that
is a lower weight group
but with similar measurements to the
higher group.
For example
a 1.00
ct with 6.1
mm would cost more than 10% from
a 0.96 ct with 6.1 mm this difference in weight won't
be noticed to the
naked eye. There
are a few simple facts that will help
you to save money when
you are Looking
for your diamond.
2. Fluorescence makes a difference in the appearance in only 2%
of the
stones but it receives a 2-5% discount in the market.
So by
buying a medium fluorescence diamond
you will lower the price
of your purchase with a
low probability to notice a genuine difference. (Very strong
and strong fluorescence has a higher probability to
affect the appearance of the diamond).
3. We
all want a perfect diamond to our loved ones or
ourselves but we cant always afford a flawless diamond, the clarity of the stone
is not visible to the naked
eye between IF-VS2
and even SI are not supposed to make a difference once the stone
is set in a
jewelry so if you have a budget that you must keep SI1
is more than enough.
4. Very
important - all of the above is based on the assumption that the stone is graded according to the GIA grading.
Now how would you match the diamonds you
buy with
your own jewelry
Matching a diamond to your jewelry
To perfectly match your diamonds with your jewelry you must keep reading.
1. Colors-after you know your budget and preferable design you
need to match the
color of the diamond to the
jewelry. Color in diamonds?! First of all
there are natural
colored diamonds and
second of all the
material from which the jewelry is made will help you
better choose the color of your diamond.
As a thumb rule white gold
setting helps the diamond to appear as a higher color than
rose gold. So if buying a
D color diamond doesn't
suit your planned budget choose a lower color with white gold.
2. Measurements-find out
what is the
range of the needed measurements for your chosen jewelry before purchasing the diamond. 1.00 ct round diamond can be
6.6 mm and
it can also be 5.9 mm so you need to research a
bit before matching a diamond. (You can and should do it the other way
around buy the diamond according to your budget and than bring it to a
local jeweler for setting or buy both from the same online vendor to ensure a perfect fit).
3. Multi diamond
jewelry-if you decide to purchase a multi diamond jewelry dont forget that the human eye determines colors through
comparison so it will have a less
wanted affect if your side stones will be D color and the center stone J color the other way around should create a better affect.
If you are
looking for diamonds Gemisimo
loose diamond search site which has some
good diamond
tips and an advanced diamond search engine, which will help you
compare prices from over a dozen online gemstone vendors. This will help you
get the best price for the diamond of your choice.
Do
you want
to know
the real truth
about how to get wealthy?
The answer
is very simple.
All
you need
to do is
make your money work for you, instead
of you having
to work
for your money.
Talk
to all the people who
have become wealthy and I
bet theyll all
tell you that they
make their money work
for them.
They may not
have started
out with any
money but they learned that if they
were smart with what money they did earn they
could make
it work for them instead
of the other way around. This rule
does not discriminate. Every one has an equal chance
to do this and
it is never too late
to start.
Why hasnt someone
explained this
to you before you ask? Why didnt you learn this at school?
You are
probably like the
majority of people who went
to school. You went to learn
how to get
a job and work for money for the
rest of your life. Wouldnt you rather have been taught how to make your money work for you? Did any of your teachers show you how to do this. Not likely. They
probably didnt know how to do it either.
You were probably told
from a very early age to get a good education so that you
could get a good job. This good job would assure you of a
steady income for the rest of your life. If you were lucky, and got a really good job where you earned
lots of money, then you might be able to save
up enough money for the deposit
on a
house. Then you could spend the rest of your life paying
off your mortgage and hopefully have a few dollars left to save for your retirement.
Did
anyone tell you that by the
time you get around to retiring, your savings probably wont
go very far. Forget
about a pension because there probably wont be one by the time you
retire. Well, if thats the case then once you retire it wont be too
hard to have to
start scrimping and economizing as youve done that all your life anyway so you are well
qualified. Your
only worry now is that you hope that your money wont run out before you do.
Well before its too late, just how do you go about making your money work for you? Well there are dozens of
ways you
can do this. The first thing you need to do is find out
from the experts how they do it. You need to be prepared to start educating yourself on the different options that are available out there.
Jamie McIntyre of the 21st Century Academy
offers a
free DVD and e-book that will give you some great ideas on how to get your financial
intelligence off to the right start. Find out what
hundreds of others are doing to transform their lives by learning how to make their money work for them. To check out Jamies free offer go to
www.learnwealthysecrets.com and
click on the 21st Century link.
Alison has been studying and teaching self improvement and
wealth creation including teaching business and personal development for over 20
years. Alisons
passion is researching and sharing the wealth of resources and
knowledge she has acquired . For more information as well as free tips, articles and links to other inspirational sites plus a Free 21st Century DVD
or EBook
or 7 Free lessons from the Teachers of The Secret visit
http://LearnWealthySecrets.com
Up until
a few months ago, I
always looked at "alpha males"
in completely negative terms. I
saw them
as pretentious, obnoxious, cocky
and arrogant.
The only reason they got women, I thought, was because women
are lame, dense,
and go for pricks.
The alpha males success has nothing
to do
with them, I said,
and everything
to do
with nice girls, going for bad boys.
But over
the last few months, my attitude has changed. Ive actually found
that adopting an "alpha attitude" is crucial towards attracting women. In fact,
the guys who do
best with women arent necessarily jocks;
theyre just the ones who are
assertive, ambitious, confident and clever: in
short, they are decidedly alpha.
What transformed my perception? Well,
it was
a best friend who taught memans best
friend, to be exact. My attitude changed as a result
of none other than learning about
dog training. Alpha-dog training,
to be exact.
Heres
what I discovered: As dogs today are still pack
animals, with
the same instincts as "a pack of wolves," its important for dog owners
to behave
like the "Alpha", or leader, of
the group. In the wild, dogs would follow a structure, and in the absence of a solid "alpha" leader, the "betas" and "omegas" of the pack would
rebel. So as a dog
owner, if you dont make
it clear
to the dog
that YOU are the leaderby eating first, going through doorways first, etc.its all over
from there: these wolf-like creatures are going
to do the complete opposite of what you tell them to, and even become aggressive and untame.
Sounds kind of
like what happens if you let girls run all over you,
doesnt it?
However, if you are firm and consistent in asserting yourself as the Alpha of
your dogs "pack" (ie, the family
household), he will
respect you and do what he or she is told.
Youll avoid so many problems, just by taking the time
to show a dog that YOU are the boss.
Because, much like women, dogs WANT someone
whos in control. They dont want
to have take up the role of leader themselves. Theyll actually love you
more when you walk around with pride and confidence.
Theres more we
can apply to female attraction from
alpha dog training. When a low-ranking dog rebels against the "top dog," successful dog trainers do the same things alpha wolves do in the wild: they
ignore the dog for a couple days, until it comes back apologetic and willing to do what it is told. If the dog acts well
upon return, he is rewarded and given the socialization and
attention he needs.
As youll learn below, you can use this same
principles towards ladies you meet at a bar or club.
Of course, you cant go overboard. A dog that obeys out of fear does not behave as well as a dog who behaves out of respect. In fact, its been found that being too assertive and physical with a dog will only lead to aggressive and reckless behaviors. So it pays to be firm,
but not brutal. Just like with the ladiesyou want to be confident and assertive, but not arrogant and mean.
Here are some more benefits to carrying "alpha attitude" around the ladies:
* By asserting yourself as the leadersomeone to be respected, not fearedyou gain peoples respect. As I said, females dont want to have to adopt male leadership themselves; they just want to be around someone
whos not afraid to be a stand-up, assertive kind of man. But let
me be clear: women dont want an insecure guy who feels he has to act macho and sexist to get his buddies approval, like so many jocks, but a guy who naturally acts
confident, and expects people to show him respect. Thats what youre aiming for, and thats what women who are worth your time want.
* Conversely, by being the "follower" instead of the "followed," people, especially girls, will treat you as what you present: someone whos not a leader, someone whos NOT confident, tough, and full of power; in short, someone whos not full of value.
You get what you give, so its up to you to
GIVE a lot!
* When a girl, particularly one
youve just met at a bar or any social venue, treats you with disrespect, its up to you, as the "alpha male," to ignore her. Shut her out, move on, and shell eventually come back to you the same way a dog would: with her tail between her legs, apologetic, and hungry for your respect. But dont address her until youre sure you have her respect, otherwise youre allowing her to "move up the pack," which, as with dogs, will only create future problems.
This actually
goes to show why guys who ignore girls, get more than those who dote on them and act needy. Its all evolutionary.
* Conversely, when a
girl treats you well, gives you love, and yes, does as shes told (though Im not suggesting you guys bark out commands!), you must treat HER with respect. This especially applies to girlfriends, but also a girl youve only known or dated shortly: Show your thanks, show your appreciation, the same way an alpha leader would display love and affection upon a well-behaved canine.
* You can even apply the alpha dog training to dates. Since the alpha leader eats first, chooses what to eat, and eats the biggest
portions, YOU must decide
where to eat on a date (dont let her choose the restaurant!), you mustnt be afraid to eat first (although social conventions do dictate that we must wait for
both our plates to be served!), and you should get the best bites. If youre splitting a piece of cheesecake, for example, dont be afraid to
dig in and get the best portion! The girl will actually respect you for it, much more so than if you bashfully gave up the best piece to her. Again, retain your position as the "top dog."
* Finally, you have to show that youre an alpha not just one-on-one, but also in groups. An alpha wolf doesnt gain his position by submitting to others in the pack; he asserts himself in
front of others and makes it known that hes the leader.
That doesnt mean you treat your buddies and strangers like crap; it just means you dont let them push you around. In short, you must be what the guy I think has the whole "alpha attitude" down pat, Carlos Xuma, calls "being a
stand-up guy." That means standing up for yourself , AND standing up for your girl, by not taking crap from anyone. You dont have to be a jock to let people know they cant push you around.
Quite the contrary. Xuma knows that in order to be big, youve gotta THINK big, and he does this himself by adopting alpha characteristics. What are some
great alpha characteristics? In his Secrets to Becoming the Alpha Man course, Xuma rattles off a number of them,
including being:
- Clever/smart/cunning
- Ambitious
- Excited
- Honorable
- Dominant (not
aggressive, but demonstrating superior social skills)
- Stable
- Fit (healthy lifestyle)
- Curious
- Balanced
- Natural
Doesnt sound like you? No worries. With Xumas course you can learn how to
NATURALLY become the leader. It all starts with attitude. Carlos teaches some fascinating, real-life subjects like:
Qualification: The Essence of Alpha Attitude
REAL Game Philosophy
Three Winning Attitudes to Impress Women
5 Things to Never
Talk About with Women
The Keys to
Dating Success
Motivating Yourself to
Get More Girls
How Even Geeks Can Get 10s with Alpha Attitude
What
Bad Boys Have That Nice Guys Dont
I highly recommend trying Xuma out. You can start with his free mini-course and newsletter, and see how you like it. I personally find it fascinating and down-to-earth gritty.
In short, it pays to be alpha. The best part is, You dont have to be a football player to do it. The lasting reward is feeling good about yourself, and getting the girls all the other alpha males get. Whats wrong with that?
James Brito is the author of "How to Be Irresistible to
Women." His years of dating experience and international travel have tutored him in the art of meeting and seducing women the world over. His immersion in international dating circles brings forth a gritty, no-nonsense approach to dating and developing relationships necessary for the modern single man. Learn more about how to attract the woman of your dreams at:
http://www.000relationships.com
