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Diamond Buying Guide: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat
Ok, so you’ve finally decided to invest in fine jewelry and your first gem of choice is a diamond. Well, before splurging, I highly recommend giving this short guide a read to guide you on how to buy the best diamonds for your budget. I spent a long time doing research to make sure the guide is easy to digest and understand. So you can start purchasing your genuine diamond jewelry right away! You need to learn the 4Cs of Diamonds Cut: The shape, facets, and angles of your diamond. Color: How colorless the diamonds are. The more transparent, the higher the price usually. Clarity: How clean the diamond is…
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Sace Lady Cosmetics Review (Photos, Swatches, Vlog)
It took a really long time to convince myself and try SACE Lady Cosmetics. The low price range seems too good to be true that I wonder if it’s safe to use. More than 2 years in the Philippine market and it continues to get 5-star reviews on Shopee, not to mention I haven’t read any negative feedback at all on their makeup products. Looks like it’s time to give it a try!Ā Where to buy?Ā SACE Lady Official Store I made a demo video sing SACE Lady Cosmetics full-face on Youtube together with a live review so do watch it if you want to see this makeup in action plus…
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How Can You Tell if Your Jewelry is Gold or Gold Plated?
Okay, so now you’re considering investing in fine jewelry, but want to make sure gold is solid and not plated. We’re going to talk about that today. While solid gold jewelry is made of a gold alloy, consistent throughout the piece, the gold-plated pieces are made of a non-gold metal covered in a thin film with gold. Let’s see how you can see whether solid gold or gold is a piece of jewelry. Solid gold Despite the term, solid gold jewelry is seldom made entirely of gold. Instead, it’s a gold alloy that’s consistent all through the piece of jewelry. Low-purity alloys can produce more substitute metals and less gold…
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Is Fine Jewelry a Good Investment? Pros and Cons
Ok, so you’re probably in your late 20’s and early 30’s and realized how much money you’ve wasted on branded bags, shoes, or makeup. Only for them to deteriorate and expire after a few years. They were simply liabilities. Have you ever thought of spending it on fine jewelry instead? Gold, diamonds, brilliant gems, etc. They’re something fancy you can still wear. And instead of depreciating, their value appreciates over time! That’s why today, I’ll be sharing with you my thoughts on fine jewelry as an investment, its pros and its cons. Ā My First Fine Jewelry Investment I can still remember the time (4 years ago to be exact)…
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Moira Dela Torre, PLDT Home collaborate for Valentineās music video
The most streamed Filipina artist on Spotify Moira Dela Torre collaborates with PLDT Home for the music video of her latest single āPag-ibig ang Piliin,ā composed and arranged by award-winning songwriter Jonathan Manalo. As the voice for PLDT Homeās campaign this Valentineās Day, Moira once again captivates the hearts with a song that speaks the true meaning of love.Ā Ā In its Valentineās Campaign, PLDT Home highlights the importance of choosing to love amidst all circumstances and challenges. While the internet and social media have become important platforms for free expression and open dialogue, the #ChooseToLove campaign reminds everyone to always choose love over hate, divisiveness, fear and rejection. This new…
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Moira dela Torre and why āChoose to Loveā is the soundtrack of her life
PLDT Home brings the message of hope and love this Valentineās Day through the award-winning singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre at the forefront. In her newest single, āPag-ibig ang Pipiliin,ā Moira once again tugs the hearts of her fans through an inspiring theme of how love can build the strongest connection. Moira dela Torre chooses love as the main message for her brand-new music āPag-Ibig ang Pipiliinā, written and arranged by award-winning songwriter Jonathan Manalo and co-written by Trisha Denise. Moira shares that she āfeels honoredā for being chosen by PLDT Home for this campaign. She says, āThe message of this song embodies what I have been advocating for these past…
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Nothing excites me anymore? An “old” blogger’s frustration.
Totally random. But I just had to write this one down. My feelings.Ā I was scrolling around my social media feed, enjoying what I was seeing. Friends posting their new finds, whether food, beauty product or even gadgets. I used to be that person. My eyes sparkled and lightbulbs flash over my head whenever I found something that excites me. A new milk tea flavor?! That cute lippie with a sparkling pink tube??! A trending makeup look?! The latest makeup collab collection?! But now, my mind just says.. ‘meh’ I’m not even sure if it’s lack of time, or genuine lack of interest. It’s not even writer’s block (if it…
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#HeartYourSkin this Valentineās with Pondās Age Miracle Limited Edition Heart Boxes
This February, Pondās Age Miracle will come gift-wrapped in a beautiful heart-shaped ValentineāsĀ gift box, gold-stamped with the iconic Pondās tulip. It also comes with a plush velvet heart-shapedĀ pillow. The Pondās Age Miracle Collection: A Valentine Buyerās Guide The Pondās Age Miracle Day Cream and Night Cream are iconic products beloved by FilipinasĀ all over, with thousands of 5-star reviews online. Bursting with miracle skincare ingredients likeĀ Retinol-C, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Prebiotic, Collagen and Ceramides, itās no wonder theseĀ anti-aging, brightening and hydrating creams are Pondās Age Miracleās absolute best-sellers.Ā The Pondās Age Miracle Day Cream has SPF 18 to help shield skin from harmful UVĀ damage.Ā The Pondās…