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little point in have a tiara if your biggest dayout is getting together with your bridge clubafter exercise class while wearing a sweat suit.Most jewelers believe that the brilliantcut is simply the best cut for the diamond becausebrilliant cut gives the most sparkle andthe best overall appearance (http://24carat.co.uk). These factors help the diamondmaintain its market value. Cabochon refers“The singlemost importantfeature in acquiringgemstone jewelryis the price.”to the domed cut of gemstones usually witha flat bottom. While popular in earlier timeswhen stones were cut to take advantage oftheir natural facets, nowadays this cut isreserved for stones of limited transparency(turquoise, jadeite, malachite) or stones withtoo many inclusions (Simon & Schuster’sGuide to Gems and Precious Stones. 1986).Many cabochons are ovals since the eye isless sensitive to small irregularities in anelongated cut than with round cuts. Cabochonsare great for daily wear since there areno facets to dull or break.Parente believes that women shouldtake into consideration their lifestyle as wellas their personal beauty and desires. Womenwho want others to admire their jewelrymight prefer to wear a pendant or earringswhile a woman who wishes to admire herown gems may prefer a ring or a bracelet.Also, women should consider their owncoloring when choosing gemstones to wear.Women with big blue eyes should considerblue topaz or aquamarine earrings or pendants.A woman with strawberry blond hairand peachy skin tones looks good in creamyor peach-colored pearls as well as green gemssuch as green tourmaline, emeralds, greenamethyst and peridot.Whatever your choice, always choosejewelry that you like…and enjoy! ■HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 83