The princess cut diamond style was developed in the 60s. It is a square cut that makes use of the brilliant cutting styles while moving away from the traditional step-cut square configurations such as the emerald cut diamond.

According to Hollywood sources, an engagement ring is being designed by rapper Kanye West for girlfriend, Kim Kardashian. West has seemingly supplied a private ring designer with diamonds and rubies from his late mother’s jewelry collection, so that the precious stones can be used for a one of a kind ring for Kardashian. Sources say that West plans on popping the question after Kardashian’s divorce with basketball player Kris Humphries is finalized. West believes, besides his late mother Donda, Kim is the only woman in the world that deserves luxurious gifts. One the stones are set in the ring, there may be no way of getting West’s mother’s heirlooms back if the relationship doesn’t work out. Friends of Kanye West don’t believe Kardashian deserves his mothers heirlooms because she doesn’t work hard for her money, but is only rich because of her image. Said friends believe West and Kardashian are rushing into marriage prematurely. Disregarding what his friends think, Kanye and Kim plan on getting married either in Chicago, where West grew up, or in Oklahoma, where West’s mother was buried.

Trends in fashion are typically set by designers, celebrities, and the runway. From the late Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection selling at $116 million last year to the 2012 Victoria Secret runway model’s diamond encrusted lingerie, jewelry has always been in the limelight. These styles trickle down to the general public and offer many affordable alternatives and variations.

Aside from the visual appearance, the only difference between white gold and yellow gold is the mixture of metals. Pure 24 karat gold is usually too soft and pliable for jewelry making. Typically, copper and zinc are used as alloy metals when working with yellow gold. White gold jewelry is a blend of pure gold and silver or palladium. This mixture with white metals is what gives white gold an entirely different look than traditional yellow gold.

The first thing you may want to consider when purchasing gold earrings is the karat of the gold. Pure 24 karat gold is too soft to use exclusively when making jewelry. The lesser the karat of the gold, the more alloy blend it contains. Typically copper will be used as the alloy metal. However, it is possible to find 24 karat earrings if they are gold plated or gold filled. The prices will vary depending on several reasons, including the karat content.