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Cleaning and Storing Your Cuban Rings
Cuban rings are a popular item in your fashion jewelry box but they are also one of those that require special care and maintenance if you want them to shine like brand new ones always. In this article, we give you some tips on how you can maintain your Cuban ring collection at home. Cleaning Wet a toothbrush, apply toothpaste on it and with light pressure, clean your rings gently, leaving it be for at least five minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water later. Try a mild solution of ammonia and water, especially if your ring is particularly tarnished or dirty. For this option, remember your ring must be solid gold. Don’t worry about diamonds at any stage as they will not be affected by water or ammonia or other chemicals, being the hardest known mineral on Earth. Remember it’s okay to use mild soap and water but avoid any harsh chemicals. One thing that is sworn by influencers and experts alike is using baking soda with water to clean your Cuban rings thoroughly. Storing Keep your jewelry in a dedicated box, with separate spaces. This helps keep your Cuban rings isolated from other items and is generally, too, a good idea to avoid clutter and pesky tangling. Keep a soft cloth handy in or near the box. This way you can wipe your Cuban rings with it before giving it a rest at the end of the day. Moisture is luster poison. Keep your Cuban rings in a cool, dry place. Caution If you exercise and swim regularly, make sure you carry out these activities without wearing your Cuban ring to avoid any damage. Before you go to bed, take your ring off, it will help protect the ring from breaking and even scratches. For the best gold and diamond hip-hop jewelry, remember to check out Oscar Stone NYC’s Cuban jewelry, including Cuban Rings and Tennis Bracelets. Trust their 35 years of experience in the industry for outstanding craftsmanship and designs.
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Diamond Initial Pendants
Ready to make 2020 YOUR year? Start with some jewelry that screams self love and proclamation. Own who you are, where you come from, and what you’re doing. When you’re feeling sexy and confident, the positivity radiates...making life easier for you and those around you. This is the perfect time to take a step back and do something for yourself for once. At Oscar Stone NYC, we want to help you celebrate yourself with some lux initial jewelry that is all about y-o-u for every day of the year. Styling initial jewelry is a very personal experience, so we’ve made sure to keep everyone in mind when upping the stock for Oscar Stone NYC. Whether yo'rer aesthetic is feminine and dainty or loud and proud you’ll be sure to find the perfect fit. Diamond Initial Pendants are great way to give someone a personalized gift. Oscar Stone NYC has a large selection of diamond initial pendants. We carry Simple Diamond Initial Pendants, Diamond 3D Initial Pendants and Drip Diamond Initial Pendants. Diamond Initial pendants are beautiful, classic, and customizable, making them the perfect little gift to get for anyone on your list. And while initial jewelry is a timeless jewelry staple, it also happens to be trending at the moment, which means there are currently many designs available for you to choose from. You can select a delicate and classic initial pendant, go with a bold modern take, or opt for a unique, unexpected version.
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Diamond Hoop Earrings
Diamond Hoop Earrings are timeless fashion choice. Diamond hoop earrings come in different shapes, sizes and styles. Diamond hoop earrings can be round, oval or even square shape. The possibilities are endless when it comes to diamond hoop earrings. Diamond hoop earrings often feature a lever back for comfort and security. They come in large sizes or smaller huggie style diamond hoop earrings. Diamond hoop earrings feature an inside out design. Inside out means that the earrings have diamonds on the front half of the earrings and then have diamonds on the inner part of the back of the earrings. This design allows for diamond hoop earrings to have maximum brilliance and sparkle. The diamond hoop earring makes a timeless gift. It is the perfect gift for an anniversary, graduation, birthday or any special occasion. Diamond hoop earrings are the perfect way to light up the world of that special lady in your life.
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Franco Gold Chains
If you are looking for a nice sturdy chain, let us recommend a .fFranco gold chain If you want a hassle free chain, that won’t get tangle, this is the best option for you. They are also the perfect chain to pair with an oversized pendant since they are super sturdy and will be able to hold the weight. The Franco was named after the Italian man who came up with the design of this chain. It's design is similar to the Cuban chain, but with the extra four sides which makes it more sturdy. We offer a variety of Franco chains. From our solid gold classic style, to the white gold variation. One of our most popular cut is our 14k Gold Mens' Chain Solid Franco. You can also customize the length and thickness to compliment your style. This is a versatile style that can be easily worn and compliment any outfit. It can be your go to chain, for that street hip hop style, or you can wear it under a nice plaid shirt for a night out in the town. The Franco chain has always been one of the hottest style, and sometimes has bee refer to the "Lil Wayne Chain" in the hip hop jewelry world. Another great option to rock your Franco, is the layering look. You can layer up with any gold chain design. The layers chain style is a popular way to look trendy and fashionable. Another great option to rock your Franco, is the layering look. You can layer up with any gold chain design. The layers chain style is a popular way to look trendy and fashionable. This style adds sex and appeal and style undeniably. It brings any fit to life, its supper trendy and fashionable.
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Diamond Screw Back Studs Vs. Diamond Push Back Studs
The last thing you want to happen after buying an expensive set of diamond earrings is for them to fall off during an evening out. This is something that can be easily prevented if you know what to look for in an earring backing. Contrary to popular belief, a secure backing does not mean having to sacrifice comfort. Let’s look at several earring backings so you can choose the most appropriate one. Push Back, also known as a butterfly due to its unique shape, is one of the more popular earring backing types. It consists of a post that inserts into a metal piece behind the ear to hold in place the earring. However, it is known to not be as secure as other backings due to its looseness. Screw Back backings use a post that works like a screw. The back is screwed onto ridges for a tight fit. While being one of the more secure types of earring backing, those with sensitive ears might wish to avoid these. The threaded post may not be as comfortable as other backings. Furthermore taking them off and on is known to be a bit more involving. These two posts are the typical backings of diamond stud earrings. Here at Oscar Stone NYC, we offer a variety of backings on our diamond stud earrings. We are even available to customize the backings of your earrings as you'd like to see fit.
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Diamond Ankh Pendants
The Ankh resembles a key and is considered the key to eternal life after death. Its influence was felt in every dynastic period and survives as an icon possessing mystical power throughout the Coptic Christian era. The Ankh possessed by each God had power associated with that God. The Ankh is one of the most recognizable symbols from ancient Egypt, known as "the key of life" or the "cross of life", and dating from the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150 - 2613 BCE). It is a cross with a loop at the top sometimes ornamented with symbols or decorative flourishes but most often simply a plain gold cross. The symbol is an Egyptian Hieroglyph for "life" or "breath of life" and, as the Egyptians believed that one's earthly journey was only part of an eternal life, the ankh symbolizes both mortal existence and the afterlife. It is one of the most ancient symbols of Egypt, often seen with the djed and was symbols, carried by a multitude of the Egyptian gods in tomb paintings and inscriptions and worn by Egyptians as an amulet. The ankh's association with the afterlife made it an especially potent symbol for the Coptic Christians of Egypt in the 4th century CE who took it as their own. This use of the ankh as a symbol of Christ's promise of everlasting life through belief in his sacrifice and resurrection is most probably the origin of the Christian use of the cross as a symbol of faith today. The early Christians of Rome and elsewhere used the fertility symbol of the fish as a sign of their faith. They would not have considered using the image of the cross, a well-known form of execution, any more than someone today would choose to wear an amulet of an electric chair. The ankh, already established as a symbol of eternal life, leant itself easily to assimilation into the early Christian faith and continued as that religion's symbol. Today we find Ankh diamond pendants all throughout the jewelry world today. Initially passed over to Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt by Horus, the ankh necklace has much history and meaning behind it. As one of the most recognizable symbols of Ancient Egypt, the Ankh symbolizes life, immortality, and reincarnation. This sacred icon reinforces close connections between the Pharaohs and the Gods during royal ceremonies and rituals. Also known as the Key of the Nile, this diamond ankh necklace can be worn to represents eternal life in the same way Ancient Pharaohs wore their ankh necklaces as amulets. The key to all hidden knowledge is represented in this diamond ankh necklace. Make sure to shop our spiritual pendant collection. There you will find that we have an assortment of diamond ankh pendants that are classic and timeless.
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Diamond Eternity Rings
A diamond eternity band, also known as a diamond infinity ring, is a ring comprising a band of precious metal, usually gold, set with a continuous line of identically cut gemstones (usually diamonds) to symbolize neverending love, usually given by a spouse to their wife on the occasion of a significant anniversary, typically after 10 or more years of marriage. Because the presence of stones all the way round the eternity ring can make it cumbersome to wear, the alternative is to have the stones across the face of the ring only. This is sometimes referred to as a "half-eternity" ring rather than a "full" eternity ring. The concept of the diamond eternity ring was created in the 1960s by diamond merchant De Beers. At t the time the company had a secret agreement with the Soviet Union which, in return for the creation of a "single channel" controlling the world's supply of diamonds, 'required' the purchase of 90-95% of the uncut gem diamonds produced by Russia. The prevailing fashion at the time, particularly for engagement rings, was for them to be set with a single, large diamond. The Soviet gems, however, were small, often less than 0.25 carats. To avoid stockpiling, De Beers embarked on a campaign of promotion of jewelry containing a number of small diamonds culminating in the eternity ring, which was aimed at older, married women. One campaign slogan aimed at husbands was, "She married you for richer or poorer. Let her know how it’s going."
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Diamond Tennis Bracelet
For 100 years or more, the eternity bracelet was a staple for women of status around the world. This was a simple white or yellow gold diamond bracelet with diamonds lining the entirety of the bracelet. Then the U.S. Open happened and it changed the jewelry world forever. For over a century, the diamond tennis bracelet has been a staple in the world of fashion. You can quickly find images of every icon in recent memory with a diamond tennis bracelet displayed on her wrist. Liz Taylor, Judy Garland, Jackie Kennedy, Michelle Obama, Cindy Crawford and even Kate Middleton have sported this fashion. Believe it or not, it was American tennis star Chris Evert who gave diamond tennis bracelets the spotlight. Chrissie recalls that she was wearing a diamond and gold bracelet and it broke and fell onto the court in an early round of the Open and they had to stop play while she looked for it.” The tennis champion remembers it happening the year the U.S. Open moved from Forest Hills to Flushing Meadows which was 1978. That’s right. During one of the most competitive matches in history, Chris Evert was sporting a 7 inch diamond bracelet. Evert is still regarded as the most fashionable tennis player of all time, despite the recent surge of the Williams sisters and other stars dabbling in fashion. Since then, these “Eternity Bracelets” have been dubbed diamond tennis bracelets. They come in yellow, white, and rose gold and they are 6 to 9 inches to accommodate all styles and sizes. These diamond tennis bracelets are fashionable with any outfit, whether off to work or just picking up the groceries. If you take a page out of Evert’s book, you can even wear your diamond tennis bracelet to the gym or to the courts!
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The History of the Miami Cuban Link Chain
Hip hop isn’t a 90’s thing like you may have thought. Oh no, it’s much older than that. You can trace the roots of your favorite genre all the way back to the same decade where Led Zeppelin reigned supreme. When hip hop exploded onto the scene, it brought with it a sense of fashion that was as unique, catchy, and fresh as the music itself. Not only did hip hop take influence from music genres all over the world to build its new sound, but it did it with attitude. Hip hop quickly became the voice of a generation — of anyone who was marginalized, unheard, and wanted a platform to express themselves in a new and creative way. The pioneers of the early 70’s and beyond left their mark on the world. We still hear it in the music today, and we still see it in the jewelry our modern artists wear. Cuban link Chains (also known as Miami Cuban links) are an evolution of the hip-hop jewelry movement that began in the late 70’s to mid-80’s. In fact, many still consider Cuban link necklaces as a component of hip-hop fashion. Nevertheless, their classic, sleek design is no way limited to the likes of Jay-Z and Daddy Yankee! By most accounts, hip hop got its start in New York City. More specifically, the Bronx. The area often played host to block parties. These parties would often feature DJs who used to sample beats from disco, funk, R&B, and soul music. These short beats and mashups were already popular in Jamaica, so there’s a line of thinking that has Jamaicans bringing the early hip hop style with them to 1970’s New York. Jamaican music often featured chants and short bursts of lyrical content over samples, which could have been the genesis of rap. The Jamaican style came with it, too. The Caribbean look quickly found itself right at home in the Big Apple, which saw beaded chains, bracelets, beanies, caps, and the like surge in popularity. In particular, yellow, black, green, and red were popular colors, just like they were and are in Jamaica. Right here at home, running suits, bell bottoms, and massive “disco” sunglasses were all the rage. If you want to see a personification of the classic Bronx hip hop pioneer look, take a gander at one of the oldest heads in the book: none other than DJ Kool Herc. Herc’s clothes, music, and jewelry were all the rage. Cuban links became a way to showcase your street credibility and your success. Today, Cuban Links make a great fashion choice, while also providing a great way to invest into gold. While the origins of cuban links may be blurry, what we know for certain is that the rise of hip hop definitely gave way to more bold and statement jewelry like the cuban link chain.
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