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Welcome to the Deco Belle Inc. Jewelry Blog
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
From sweet, soft lavender as worn by Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, to intense, regal plum as showcased by winner Sandra Bullock, this winter friendly color has been the standout hue for 2010 Golden Globe® fashion.
 
Image: Fergie, left: AP Photo/Katy Winn, right: REUTERS/Danny Moloshok Image: Leona Lewis, REUTERS/Gus Ruelas  Image: Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side, left: REUTERS/Mario Anzuon, right: AFP/Timothy A. Clary Image: Jane Krakowski, REUTERS/Danny Moloshok Since ancient times, purple has been associated with royalty, on account of the dye used to produce this rich color being extracted from mollusks and therefore expensive. Deep versions of this hue still emit a luxurious elegance.
Our jewelry collections from around the world feature amethyst gemstone, cubic zirconia (CZ), Murano handcrafted glass, and more. Keywords within our website, by using the search box  at the top right of any page at DecoBelle.com, are purple, amethyst, aubergine, and eggplant. Labels: amethyst, art/lit/film, awards, cz, deco, event, fashion, gemstone, glass, murano, ring, style
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Monday, April 20, 2009
 The rarest and most expensive of all precious metals.
A note as to why we would not recommend altering or resizing any rhodium plated jewelry (rings, pendant bails, etc.). In the past, we've been asked by our customers if we suggest resizing rhodium plated jewelry, as we carry an extensive collection of nickel-free, rhodium plated, 925 sterling silver in our Venice Millacreli, Millefiori, Designo, plain silver, and China Cubic Zirconia (CZ, cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) to be exact). In short, no.
 Our original blog article on Rhodium, the metal, provides a background as to the reasons why this is highly prized in jewelry.
Despite being a part of the Platinum family of metals, Rhodium does not tarnish, or oxidize, and has a very high reflectance, optimal qualities in the jewelry market. It is the rarest and most expensive of all precious metals, giving each piece a lustrous, white gold appearance. For this reason, when a piece of jewelry is coated with this (rhodium plating, rhodium finishing, rhodium flashing) it can be thought of as having a seal, or a shell.
 Heating the metal to expand it would break this "shell" and the newly exposed metal skin would not be rhodium plated; therefore, suceptible to tarnishing. The recommended way to enlarge jewelry would be to add metal, not heat it and stretch it. In this case, that new metal would then need to be nickel-free, and rhodium plated as well once the jewelry has been re-sized to the desired size to avoid tarnishing in the portions of the metal that are not rhodium finished.
 Have a jewelry question for Deco Belle? Let us know and we'll do our best to provide insightful information on jewelry care to keep your jewels shining brightly and gleaming. Deco Belle Global Jewelry carries a large selection of rhodium plated jewelry, giving the ultimate in brilliance at an affordable price.Labels: care, cz, rhodium, ring, silver, venice
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Unsure of your ring size? Use our Deco Belle Inc. ring sizer chart below to determine which size suits you best:
 To find your ring size, simply follow the steps below:
1. Wrap a piece of string, or strip of paper around the widest part of your finger, most likely the knuckle.
2. Mark the point where the two ends meet.
3. Measure the string or paper along a ruler.
4. Compare your measurement to the chart above.
5. As always with Deco Belle Inc. Global Jewelry, our return policy protects your purchases in the event that a ring does not fit you, or if you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason. Customer service is our top priority at Deco Belle Inc.
 Tips:
- Our Murano glass and Designo colored resin band (image to the left) Venetian rings run on the smaller size as the glass and resin is thick and takes up a bit of the inner circumference. Each of these rings are nickel-free, 925 sterling silver, rhodium plated for the ultimate in non-tarnish finish.
 Our glass stone rings that have a 925 sterling silver band as this one on the right, runs standard size.
- Existing rings can also be fitted for accuracy. Consider these factors when sizing a ring: humidity, temperature, water-retention, and excercise.
- Don't measure cold fingers, as often this is when fingers are their smallest circumference. We recommend measuring finger circumference at the end of the day, when they are at their largest diameter.
- Unsure of which ring style to purchase as a gift? Our Gift Finder page makes it easy to select a gift. From High Wattage Glam, Modern Elegance, Rock and Roll, to Vintage Inspired / Romance Lovely styles and everything in between.
Labels: amber, cz, designo, gemstone, gift, glass, millacreli, millefiori, murano, rhodium, ring, silver
by: Deco Belle Inc.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
 Though our Deco Belle Millacreli rings are crafted of 925 nickel free sterling silver and Murano glass, please remember that they are still fragile and to be handled with care.
Impacts, exposure to water, and such may compromise the bond between the glass top and the adhesion to the ring. The special glue used to hold the glass top to the ring frame may not hold up to water exposure.
Here at Deco Belle, our founder has worn her multi color Millacreli ring nearly every day for a year and a half, dropped it several times when taking the ring off to show a curious passerby (even on concrete and hardwood floors!), and it has sustained no damages, completely intact and unscratched.
The Millacreli ring has never been polished as it is nickel free, and rhodium plated. It is as shiny as the day it was purchased! But care to minimize exposure to water and avoid hard impact has been taken.
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Labels: care, glass, millacreli, murano, ring
by: Deco Belle Inc.
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