Jump to content

Ivy Neong

Members
  • Content Count

    2
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Community Reputation

0 Neutral

About Ivy Neong

  • Rank
    Nonchalant Novice
  1. Top 5 Best Hotels for Honeymoon in 2013 See more! Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués Acapulco, Mexico Famous for its beautiful bay and blazing sunsets, Acapulco might have faded somewhat in recent years, but this tourism star is regaining its cachet with the addition of this luxe Asian-inspired villa resort on Punta Diamante. Built on stilts, all 47 villas feature private pools and interiors that gracefully wed Mexican warmth, Asian calm and 21st-century technology. Shangri-La UK Opening May 2013 - Due to open in May 2013, the Asian-based Shangri-La Hotel Group’s first property in the United Kingdom is located from levels 34 to 52 in the spire of London’s Shard -- at 310 meters, one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The property offers views over the city from each of its 202 rooms and suites, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Renzo Piano. No detail has been overlooked, from heated bathroom floors to designer LED televisions, high-speed Internet access and butler service available in all suites. The first new-build five‑star hotel in the central London area in more than a decade comes with four restaurants and bars, as well as an infinity pool and 24-hour fitness center on level 52 -- over the edge of the pool you can see St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London on the hotel’s doorstep perch on the south bank of the River Thames. Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia In addition to being a picture-perfect spot, this fab hotel – which has the distinction of being Cambodia’s first luxury private island resort – is also the Mecca of sustainable travel. They’ve established the country’s first protected marine area, they work to conserve local wildlife and they’ve partnered with local villages to improve water quality. What’s not to love? Shinta Mani, Cambodia Located in Siem reap, I believe this is the best hotel ever in Cambodia. Fantasy hotel design, fashionable rooms, friendly staffs & many many.. you can see the rating in Tripadvisor then you will know what it is! Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali Poised on an elevated plateau that meets with limestone cliffs sweeping down to the ocean, the view from the Alila Villas Uluwatu is nothing less than picture-perfect. Re-discover the joy of pure relaxation in unparalleled comfort and space in each of our exquisitely designed Bali luxury villas. Surrender yourself to the enchantment of Bali's beauty and serenity in the luxury of flawless perfection.
  2. I think it is the commonest question for all boys who are planning to raise a proposal. There are universally agreed rules on buying diamonds. Follow them and you should avoid the pitfalls. First, a geology lesson: diamonds are 99.95% pure crystallised carbon and can be extremely old - one to three billion years old, in fact. They are the hardest naturally occurring substance known and are formed beneath the Earth's surface when crystals of diamond occur in volcano feed-pipes. When volcanoes erode down, they release diamonds from their feed-pipes into layers of gravel which are later mined. However, due to the relative rarity of this natural process, diamond mines are found in just a handful of sites around the world. In rough form, diamonds are shipped to the world's cutting centres to be shaped and polished before being set as jewellery. It is the hardness, brilliance and sparkle that emerges during this process that transforms them into a girl's best friend. The Five Cs So now that you know why you are buying an engagement ring made with a diamond, you can familiarise yourself with the "Four Cs" - cut, colour, clarity and carat. All must be considered equally when comparing diamonds, but more than any other factor, according to Tiffany and Co, it is how the diamond is cut that will determine its defining characteristic. Cut: As the only characteristic of a diamond not influenced by nature, the cut is open to mistakes and bad practices. Cut a diamond incorrectly and the defining sparkle will be compromised. It is how the 57 or 58 facets (the tiny planes cut on the diamond's surface) are angled and sized that dictate how light reflects and exits the diamond, an effect known as its "fire". Make the cuts too deep or too shallow and the diamond will be less brilliant. The cut will also determine the shape of the diamond. The most common shape is the round cut, but others include the emerald, the pear, the marquise, the princess, the oval and the heart shape. Ask to see all of these shapes, if only in a picture, to make sure you have covered all your options. Colour: The most valuable and rare colour is white, that is to say, colourless. Jewellers grade absolutely colourless diamonds with a "D". The scale moves up to "Z" (don't ask what happened to A, B and C) and, between these two extremes, diamonds will display subtle coloured tones. Diamonds with a very strong and distinct colour are extremely rare and are called fancies. Clarity: Many people get unnecessarily hung up over the clarity of a diamond. Look into most diamonds with a jeweller's loupe (magnifying eyeglass) and you will see small "inclusions", also known as "nature's fingerprints". They look like small clouds or feathers but are usually invisible to the naked eye. Inclusions can affect the diamond's fire, but they also make your diamond unique and shouldn't always be seen as a fault. Why worry too much about something you can't see, anyway? As long as the stone is graded SI1 (Slightly Included 1) or better (best and most expensive is IF, or Internally Flawless; worst is I3, or Imperfect 3), you should be all right. Carat: The weight, and thus the size, of a diamond is measured by carat. A carat is equal to 0.2gm, or 200mgm. A carat is divided into 100 smaller units called points. For example, three-quarters of a carat is 75 points. The average size of most engagement-ring diamonds is somewhere between one carat and half a carat. Do not confuse carats with karats, the unit of purity for gold. Characteristics: It is about the characteristics of the Brand. Every brand has its own story & selling point. The story behind is definitely reflecting from its design, selling price, The diamond stone itself is the most valuable part. However, the design of the whole ring is the most important element that makes you to buy it & differentiate themselves. See more here!
×
×
  • Create New...