Author: Glamorize Yourself
Top 3 Styles for Cell Phone Cases and Reviews
When you spend a fortune to buy a smartphone, then why not invest in purchasing a good cell phone case. A lot of people purchase cell phone case just to keep their phones scratch-proof and safe, but there are increasingly high number of people who buy it for style. Having the stylish phone case can definitely add to your looks…
There are different types of phone cases available in market today and choosing the right one for you can be a task in itself. Here are some of the phone case types available in market today:
1. Sticker Skin case
These are the most inexpensive cases in the market. If you are looking to make your phone scratch resistant and don’t want to add any bulk weight, this is the right fit for you. Word of caution: If you rub your phone on edges then these sticker skins can start coming off pretty soon. Also, I am not sure what would your phone look like if you remove it after applying. Does it leave any marks on your phone? If you have experience with it, then please leave a comment down below and let us know how you like it?
Skins for all the sides are made available and you just need to stick them to the phone. There are lot of YouTube videos available to guide on the process of application of this sticker skin protector. One such video is linked below:
There are lot many companies selling them on Amazon and other marketplaces.
2. Back protection phone cases
These are the cell phone cases that protect just the back of the phone. There are many styles and designs available in it.
The simplest of this design is transparent case, generally made of TPU soft-shell material or plastic hard-shell. For example,
If this is too simple for you, and want to add some texture and color to your cellphone then you check these out:
If you decide to go a little bit higher on the designer side and are okay with adding a little discomfort of additional hanging and stuck-out things on the phone (which I love :)), then the following cases can be your type:
3. Kickstand Flip Covers with Wallet
These are my person favorite and have used many of them in the past for different phones I have carried. I love the ease of having a wallet with phone so that I don’t have to carry an additional wallet. Also having a kickstand is super helpful while watching a video lying in the bed. In this category as well, you can see a lot of variation.
Starting from the very basic design of plain cases, there are lot of options available today.
And if you want to jazz things up, you can choose some glittery phone case like:
Yes there is a little bit of discomfort and getting-used to the crystals and accessories, but what is style without some discomfort? 😀 😀
And last but not the least, if you too lazy to open your phone case every time your phone rings then you can pick a phone case with viewing window.
QUALITY, QUALITY, QUALITY!!! Having purchased almost all the styles of phone cases, I must warn you that there are lot of manufacturers with lot of designs, but at the end Quality matters!!! Check out the reviews of the company before you make a purchase. I have had some bad experiences with the cell phone cases where the phone case would start falling apart within a week.
My personal favorite!!!
Having tried different phone cases, my personal favorite is this one
Not just that it is stylish, it is super light-weight and has a magnetic clamp. Even if I forget to close it properly after using, I am sure that my belongings are safe in it. Plus it has all the advantages of wallet pocket, and kick stand. I used this case for about 6 months before I changed my phone, and in that time period there was no wear-tear on the case and my phone was safe all the time.
We would love to hear from you on the phone cases you use and your thoughts on them. Do let us know by leaving a comment below.
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Ever Noticed Number Stamps on your Jewelry?
Have you ever noticed number stamps on your Jewelry? Do know what do they say about the Jewelry? Those numbers are reflection of Gold Karat Weight included in the design.
Here is what Karat Stamping System mean:
| Karat Stamp | Parts Per 24 | % Pure Gold | Stamp |
| 24k | 24/24 | 99.99 | 999 |
| 23k | 23/24 | 95.80 | 958 |
| 22k | 22/24 | 91.60 | 916 |
| 21k | 21/24 | 87.50 | 875 |
| 18k | 18/24 | 75% | 750 |
| 14k | 14/24 | 58.50 | 585 |
| 9k | 9/24 | 37.5 | 375 |
Hope this helps you in calculation of Jewelry cost better. Feel free to email us at contact@GlamorizeYourself.com or leave a comment below, if you have any question/feedback.
Diamond Certification Report
When purchasing a loose diamond you should expect to see a copy of its certificate, provided by an independent third party laboratory. A diamond certificate, also called a diamond grading report, a diamond dossier, or a diamond quality document, proves that your diamond has gone through a thorough and unbiased professional examination. A diamond grading report will evaluate a diamond on many different components including:
- Shape and Cutting Style
- Measurement: The diamond’s dimensions measured in millimeters.
- Weight: Weight of the diamond listed to the nearest hundredth of a carat.
- Depth: Depth (for round diamonds) and/or width (for fancy shapes) relative to the diamond’s diameter.
- Table: Table facet (for round diamonds) and/or width facet (for fancy shapes) relative to the diamond’s diameter.
- Girdle: Range of girdle’s thickness.
- Cutlet: Appearance of cutlet facet.
- Finish: grades of symmetry and polish.
- Clarity: Clarity grade determined under 10 x magnification
- Clarity Plot: A map of the approximate size, type, and position of inclusion as viewed under a microscope.
- Color: Grade of color.
- Fluorescence: Color and strength of color when a diamond is viewed under UV light.
- Comments: Additional comments on the diamond’s characteristics not mentioned in the report.
Diamond Grading Laboratories
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL) are among the most respected diamond grading institutions used today in USA. And there are many others in different parts of the globe.
All the jewelry items in ‘Diamond Collection’ carried by Glamorize Yourself are certified by one or the other Diamond Grading Laboratory across the globe, depending upon the location of origin.
We are accepting Wholesale Customer Applications
Either if you have years of experience in Jewelry business or you are just starting your Jewelry venture, you would be glad to know that we are accepting Wholesale Customer Applications.
We know how hard it to start a business and still keep the cost low, ensuring the quality of product remains intact. The one who is GIVEN, has the responsibility to GIVE BACK!
We consistently thrive to ensure friendly wholesale rates for retailers, so that they can flourish their businesses with minimum friction in the system.
Check out our latest collection at Glamorize Yourself and fill out the Wholesale Customer Application to take advantage of our products. We will review your information and get back to you shortly!
If you have any questions/concerns/feedback, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at contact@GlamorizeYourself.com.
Looking forward to make your business successful! Wish you all the best.
How to calculate Jewelry Cost?
You always want to pay the right price for your jewelry – not less (to be fair to the seller), and not more (to be fair to your pocket).
Always the question comes is, what is the right price? Especially when you are buying gold/diamond jewelry.
Let’s talk about different components of the cost involved in jewelry price:
Metal Cost
Most of the retailer in US doesn’t mention the metal weight of the metal used in jewelry design. However it is a common practice in India, and some other countries to reveal the metal weight.
Another important factor in calculation of metal cost, apart from metal weight, is the composition of metal. It is reflected as 14K, 18K or 22K prefixes.
All the Diamond and Gold designs (not Gold-Plated) in our collection mentions the metal weight, and metal composition – so that customers can estimate the price of metal used.
Diamond Cost
Diamond cost is the most complicated one to calculate, since it depends not just on the weight of Diamond, but also on the cut and clarity. That’s why it is important to buy jewelry only from a trusted source, who provides diamond certification report at the time of purchase. Some jewelers charge additional price for providing the diamond certification report, but it is always worth spending that money to ensure that you have paid the right price for a genuine product.
Labor
The last and most important part of jewelry cost is labor. This cost includes the labor charge to make the jewelry piece. Most of the retailers cover their running expenses under the name of labor cost, like electricity, staff salary, and other bills.
Diamond Stone Setting Types
There are numerous types of stone settings in making diamond jewelry. Add to it the complexity of patterns, details – like color and clarity, and metal choices. This enables the unending possibilities of diamond setting types in a jewelry designs, and hence a sea of jewelry designs.
While buying diamond jewelry, one can get easily overwhelmed by the infinite buzz words, including the most famous one “SOLITAIRE” – the only thing a women wants as her wedding or engagement ring. Do you want to know what does it mean? And what are the other types available in market? Well, I won’t be able to list of them right here – but let’s discuss the most famous ones.
SOLITAIRE
The most common engagement or wedding ring type these days is SOLITAIRE. Solitaire is synonym of “a single stone.” In this diamond setting style, the head of the ring secures the diamond, and prongs allow the diamond to catch the most light. Although four-prong setting shows more of the diamond, but a six-prong setting is often considered to be more secure. So while purchasing a solitaire, check the number of prongs in the setup – in addition to diamond purity, and clarity 
.
SIDESTONES
In the SideStone diamond setup, there is one big diamond in the center, and diamond or other gemstones flank the main stone for additional sparkle or color. There are further sub-types in SideStone category like:
Channel – Protects the side stones by keeping them flushed.
Bar-Channel – Allows more light to enter the side stones.
THREE STONE
As the name suggest, this setup of diamond stones has three diamonds. The center one is the biggest of the three. It is generally said that these three diamonds represent the cycle of time. One diamond represents PAST, one PRESENT, and the last one represents FUTURE.
PAVE (PAH-VEY)
In this diamond setup type, main diamond is surrounded by many tiny diamonds. This adds sparkle to the piece, and creates an illusion of greater size,
Hope this blog was informational and helped you to understand the diamond setup so that you can speak about it with confidence!
Feel free to leave a comment below or email us at contact@GlamorizeYourself.com if you have any questions or feedback.