This day is deemed so special in that when the “right person” proposes, you get all ecstatic. Not only do you get so excited about the rest of your life together, but you also could not wait shopping around the bridal shops – in Mississauga or elsewhere – to find just the perfect dress for you. And not only that, with all the planning that’s needed to be done, you certainly have to devote time to choose wedding favours.

Wedding favours – just what are these for? Why is there so much fuss about them? Well, for starters, they are keepsakes. And they are truly more than just another tradition to spend on, wedding favours mean more than that. Let’s examine some of these:

They Speak of Gratitude

By giving out wedding favours, you are saying thank you to your guests for gracing this momentous affair in your life. You are thanking them for sparing their time and sharing it with you. Of course, given the nature of the occasion, it would be more wonderful to say thank you with style and glamour. You can accomplish that by giving out fabulous wedding favours.

There are various designs of wedding favours so you have a lot t choose from. You will never run out of style. As such, given the proper budget and time, you can get wedding favours that truly speak about you as a couple.

They Speak of Memories

Wedding favours also speak of memories – not only of the couple but also of the guests. Of course, when choosing the favours, you would think of something that would aptly represent you as a couple. You would choose those that have a bearing on how you both meet and how you have designed your “forever.”

But during the wedding ceremony, your guests will also form memories. Remember “Four Weddings and a Funeral?” Well, the point exactly. You’ll never know, your wedding could be the avenue for at least one of your guests – when he/she will meet the better half.

They Speak of Milestones

A wedding is truly a milestone. And with the wedding favours that you distribute, you are able to communicate that to your guests. And given the proper design of your favours, you are able to tell them what an important step it is – what an important event it is. Of course, your guests know that already, but complementing that “idea” with a fabulous wedding favour will do the job more effectively.

Wedding favours are an important part of the traditions in a wedding ceremony. This role is even more enhanced given that they not only act as decorations, but that they do speak of gratitude, memories and milestones!

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As the planning lengthens, you strive to make everything perfect. Of course, your wedding gown should be the most beautiful thing on Earth. Then your wedding cake must be one in a million. Of course, your wedding favors should be well thought of. After all, it is the “material manifestation” of the things that you want to thank your guests for.

Just what are you exactly thankful for? Why do you need to spend a considerable amount of money on wedding favors when they are simply little tokens – things that your guests can easily throw or misplace?

Well, the good news is, wedding favors actually remind you of the favors that you have asked from your guests – and most especially from the members of your wedding entourage.

On time

Today, not all people have all the time in the world. With today’s fast-paced life, people hardly ever have enough time to eat a decent meal, to get enough sleep, or to relax. Getting them to be present at your wedding is already a big thing. Getting them to take some time off from their usual schedule is already an accomplishment.

The members of your entourage – your bridesmaids and maid of honor most especially – need more than just ordinary wedding favors. After all, they will be required to spend a bit more time to take care of some aspects of the wedding planning.

On Unnecessary Expenses

Get real, when you invite friends and family to your wedding, they will have to spend. Although some may have already been taken care of by you, you can’t deny the fact that your guests will spend on new shoes, handbags and even accessories. Sure, they can recycle the things that are already in their closets but who would want to be seen wearing the “same exact” ensemble twice?

This fact alone proves that by inviting people to your wedding, you are encouraging them to spend on unnecessary expenses… unnecessary because they would not have spent on these had there been no wedding to attend. As such, it’s just proper that your guests be given special wedding favors.

On Embracing Clich,s

While most women are suckers for weddings, some simply grimace at the thought of it. You would be lucky if all your guests like to attend a celebration such as this. Otherwise, then you would have some convincing to do. You don’t need to really need to change their perception on weddings, love and romance; you just have to coerce them to show up at the most important day of your life. After all the convincing and the talking, back it up with delightful wedding favors. Who knows, it might just be very thing that can make them less cynical about happy endings – or to be more appropriate, happy beginnings.

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The mother of the bride, already looking stunning in her suit stepped forward. Deftly and with the aid of a crochet hook she did up the delicate buttons. This would be the last time she dressed her daughter and she knew how important it was to make sure the dress was sitting just right. The bride took a deep breath in, the bridesmaids held the dress perfectly in place. The bride glanced sideways at herself in the mirror. I caught her glance, saw everyone working together and took my shot. I moved and focussed in tightly on the perfectly manicured hands doing up the buttons. . This was mums’ moment.

I waited at the bottom of the stairs, camera poised watching as my bride carefully lifted her dress enabling her to take each precarious step. Dad stepped forward. I saw his face – a mixture of emotion – his little girl on one of the most important days of her life looking more beautiful than he had ever seen her before. His eyes filled with tears but he didn’t cry. He fought them off. The bride – at this moment so in touch with her father noticed. This was a special moment belonging to the two of them.

Pachbels’ Canon in D echoed through the beatiful little church. The groom shuffled nervously as he stood. The chief bridesmaid, holding the hand of the little flower girl beamed as she led the bridal party down the aisle and took their place at the front. . This was their moment.

I swung back round to the groom. He turned towards the direction the bride was coming from, unable to help himself. This was the moment he had been waiting for.

The bride, clinging onto the arm of her father looked simply radiant, her father tenderly put his hand on hers – this was the last moment she would truly be “my little girl” to him. She turned the corner of the aisle and faced the groom. She looked amazing. I took my shot and swung round towards him. This was her moment.

His eyes were brimming with tears – he was blown away by how simply beautiful she looked. He was in awe of her and totally in love with her. It was written all over his face. The Vicar, who I knew had known the bride for many years simply beamed. This was a proud moment for her as the bride and her father reached the groom she leant forward, whispering private words of encouragement. This was her moment.

“Who gives this lady to be married to this man?” the Vicar asked. Full of emotion dad stepped forward. He tenderly took his daughters hand, lifted it and passed it to the Vicar. “I do” he said. One last glance at his daughter and he stepped back. This was his moment. I quickly refocused on his wife, just behind him in the congregation and saw her dab her eyes – proud of both of them. This was her moment too.

The Vicar asked for the rings. The best man stepped forward. So careful not to drop them he placed them on the waiting bible as if they were made of egg shells, the concentration showing on his face. This was his moment.

The groom picked up the ring and placed it on the brides waiting finger. Stopping only to make promises to her that would last a life time. She looked at him; they exchanged a glance as he pushed the ring into place. This was his moment.

The bride, hands shaking with emotion, picked up the grooms ring and put it on his finger. She struggled with her words, tears streaming down her face. They’d almost done it! She loved him so much she couldn’t tell him what she wanted him and everyone else to hear. She choked try to make her promises. He smiled an encouraging smile – encouraged by his smile she pushed the ring home. Their fingers entwined – they were married! I took my shot. This was her moment.

They looked at each other, an eternity seemed to pass and then we heard the words “You may now kiss the bride.” I took my shot. Then paused, they couldn’t help themselves, they kissed again – so full of joy. This was their moment.

The reception room looked amazing. Every table setting had a little gift or “favour” for each guest. No-one had been left out. The candles on the table made patterns on the white linen as their flames danced. Everything about it was undisturbed, perfect.

It was soon time for the speeches. The groom stood up. He started to talk. I raised my camera to my face, tears streaming down my face. I was annoyed with myself. I glanced at Andy across the room – ever the professional – he appeared unmoved and continued on taking the shots I know we needed to make the story complete.

I focussed on the grooms’ mother for a second. Seeing the tears running down her face made it harder to carry on, I shifted the focus slightly onto the groom – his eyes brimming over as he spoke so lovingly about his absent father. This was difficult. He looked directly across at me and I wondered if we were intruding on this – a private moment. He struggled to find his words. The bride stood up and carried on with his speech as he choked up and unable to speak further. The groom clung onto his mum – each giving the other support whilst the bride looked on, eyes full of love and concern. It was a poignant moment. This moment belonged to his mother.

As the Castle staff moved in to clear the tables, I was kicking myself for “losing it” – I was so taken up by the moment and the friendship I had built up with them as a couple since they booked us for the wedding meant that I was a party to how difficult the day was likely to be for the groom. I had got too close to them hadn’t I? I had allowed myself to become too involved. The groom approached me. What was I going to say to him? He knew I had lost it. “Sharon – thank you.” Was all he said as he hugged me. He didn’t need to say anymore. It said it all. The pictures were important to him. His dad was gone but not forgotten. That moment, during that speech, belonged to his dad.

The couple went off to freshen up and we arranged to meet up with them to take some “Wedding Art” photos. I held the lights and watched in awe as Andy created picture after picture, capturing the intimacy between the two of them. We were there but we were incidental. This was their moment – and the first moment they had been together in private since the day began. It was important to them. It was a special moment. We stood back and quietly went about the business of taking pictures.

“Today This Could Be The Greatest Day Of Our Lives…..” the lyrics said it all. Our couple were lost in the moment. They were alone in a room full of people. No-one else mattered. I took my shot. Again and again I took that shot. This wasn’t just one moment. This was a whole series of moments and it belonged to them. These were their moments.

We took our leave, saying good night to parents, guests and “our” couple. We paused a moment outside to take a few last shots of the Castle floodlit and through the window we photographed the celebrations continuing, we had done our bit now.

Home again, I sat in front of the computer screen and began the task of downloading the cards of the pictures we had taken. Picture after picture flashed in front of me. They were documenting a perfect day full of moments in time. I felt a lump in my throat when I saw what we had captured between us, amazed at the beauty of the images Andy had documented as he went. Pictures I hadn’t “seen” as I went about my day.

I poured myself a glass of wine and I knew – this was “my” moment.

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We assume that marriage has always been a sanctimonious tradition; however marriage was not originally about “holy matrimony” or “true love.” The original intent of marriage was to insure a safe environment for the bringing up of children, as well as the acquisition and transfer of property. Indeed it is the rather superficial “marriage of convenience” which can be viewed as the original meaning of marriage. Eventually marriage became more about love, and less about property. Throughout that time, though, numerous different traditions and superstitions have surfaced. Here are just a few of these.

In Ghana, Africa, location is everything. Women in Ghana are viewed as the life force of the tribe. After all, they were where all the great warriors and chiefs came from. Because of this, Zulu culture referred to women as “the great homes.” Because of this status, it was considered customary for the husband to be, to move to his bride’s village.

The Mande people of Africa practice clitoridectomies (female circumcision). During this time, the women are taught how to be good wives. They are also taught a special “secret” language that is only spoken by married women.

A common African tradition is “jumping over the broom.” The broom has become a symbol of the sweeping out of the old, to welcome in the new. The part about jumping over is actually of North American origin. It was from the days of slavery, when slaves were not allowed to marry. By jumping over the broom, the couple was solidifying the seriousness of their marriage.

In 1076, in Europe, it was decreed that no man should give away his daughter, or other female relative, without a priestly blessing. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t until the 16th century that priests were even required to perform wedding ceremonies. Another interesting medieval tradition: women at the time would pluck their hairlines in order to attain higher foreheads, which were considered more attractive at the time.

Conservative/Orthodox Jews have a neat tradition where the bride walks 3 to 7 times around her husband to be. This is done to signify that she is a protective wall for her husband, and that by stepping inside, their family status has changed. Ah, but what of the breaking of glass? This is done to represent the many, many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people. It acts as a reminder of those bad times.

Interestingly, the Muslim faith doesn’t really celebrate weddings. A marriage is strictly an officious occasion. The marriage occurs inside an office, rather than a mosque. The wedding is viewed as a private civil/religious contract. The only real tradition here is that the groom must give his bride a dower to serve as insurance for her future.

Japanese (Shinto) weddings are also small and private affairs, though they are far more elaborate. Both bride and groom sip three times from three separate cups of sake. It is done to guarantee luck and happiness in the marriage.

Chinese brides are given chestnuts and jujubes. This was done with the wish of the bride to conceive a son as soon as possible. Brides wear red dresses to symbolize the color of love and joy. As we shall see further down, Europeans viewed the color red in a completely different light.

Speaking of Europeans, many Eastern orthodox ceremonies featured the placement of wreaths on the heads of both bride and groom. It was done to symbolize their place as king and queen of the heavenly kingdom of Earth.

With such a wide variety of traditions out there, it is interesting to note that two of them are almost universal among human culture: the wedding veil and the wedding ring.

The Veil

Wedding veils saw their origin among the Romans. Ancient Romans believed that women were particularly susceptible to possession by demonic spirits during weddings (perhaps they had a lot of runaway brides back then). The veil was used to “confuse” these spirits. To further help the bride out, bridesmaids were dressed in clothing similar to the bride’s. They were to act as decoys for these demons.

When Christianity took over, the veil was changed to represent chastity and modesty. This really took off in Britain during the 1800s. During some Eastern ceremonies, the groom is not allowed to remove his wife’s veil until after the ceremony. Jewish faith took the exact opposite approach. In some Jewish ceremonies, the groom first validates that the bride is his intended, before placing the veil over her face.

The Ring

Wedding rings are probably the oldest wedding traditions out there. They can be traced back over four thousand years, to the Egyptians. Ancient Egyptians would make rings out of twisted pieces of plants. The ring was meant to symbolize a love with no end. Egyptians and Romans both placed the ring on the 4th finger of the female’s left hand. This was done out of the belief that there was a vein on the 4th finger that connected directly to the heart. It was called the “vena amoris,” or “love vein.” When Christianity became the dominant religion of Europe, the vena amoris was replaced with a holy seal. Priests would take the wedding ring and touch the first three fingers of the left hand (thumb, index and middle) while reciting: “the father, the son and the holy ghost.” Upon reaching the 4th finger, the ring was placed on it to seal the marriage.

For a long while the ring went from being a symbol of endless love, to that of ownership. The Romans used it like a branding. It was worn by the husband’s wife, to signify his ownership over her. Two thousand years ago, in Asia, this ownership concept was taken to a new level with “puzzle rings.” These were rings that were worn by brides as a sign of loyalty. If a bride were to take her puzzle ring off, it would fall to pieces. These pieces could then only be put back together by knowing the solution to the puzzle.

So what of the history of other common wedding traditions?

One interesting tradition is the presence of a flower on the buttonhole of the groom. The flower matches one of the flowers in the bride’s bouquet. This was a holdover from medieval times, when a knight would wear his lady’s colours in order to signify his love for her. I suppose that means that in one small way, chivalry isn’t dead.

Then we have the confetti. Prior to being paper, confetti was originally a mix of rose petals, rice and grain. Before that, it consisted of various sweets which were thrown over the couples as they emerged from the church. It originated in Italy. In fact, confetti is Italian for: candy.

Finally, what “history of weddings” article would be complete, without a brief rundown of some popular wedding superstitions?

The day that a wedding took place, was considered to be vitally important. As such, a little rhyme was concocted to allow future couples to pick the appropriate days for their marriage.

Monday for wealth Tuesday for health Wednesday the best day of all Thursday for losses Friday for crosses Saturday for no luck at all

Then there was the month. Depending on what month one was married in, one’s marriage could be glorious or tragic. By far the worst month of all, was May. This was due to the historic pagan belief that May was the start of summer. This was celebrated by the festival of Beltane (commonly called May Day, now). As part of the festival, couples were encouraged to have outdoor orgies to bless the crops and the Earth. Because of this, it was considered a bad month for a newly monogamous couple to marry. The best month of all, for marriage, was June. This was because June was named after the Roman goddess of love: Juno. Interestingly, June is now the second most popular month for marriages. August has recently taken over the top spot for weddings.

Next we come to the bridal dress itself. While most brides today marry in white (which symbolizes maidenhood), the tradition is only as old as the 16th century. Prior to that, brides chose whatever colour dress they would like. There was a general rule of thumb though.

Married in White, you have chosen right, Married in Blue, your love will always be true, Married in Pearl, you will live in a whirl, Married in Brown, you will live in a town, Married in Red, you will wish yourself dead, Married in Yellow, ashamed of your fellow, Married in Green, ashamed to be seen, Married in Pink, your spirit will sink, Married in Grey, you will go far away, Married in Black, you will wish yourself back.

Green dresses were viewed as being a sign of promiscuity. This lead to the old saying that a woman “has a green gown.” This was meant to signify that she was rolling around in grassy fields. Back then, only Irish women were considered “okay” in a green bridal gown.

Last, but not least, we have the classic wedding rhyme: Something old, something new. It started back in Victorian times, but what does it mean?

Something old: This represents the friends of the couple and the hopes that they will remain friends throughout the marriage. This was traditionally represented by an old garter which would be given to the bride to be, by a happily married woman. It was done in the hope that the happiness would be passed onto the new couple.

Something new: The happy and prosperous future of the newlyweds.

Something borrowed: This is something lent by the bride’s family. It is often an item that is highly valued, and that the bride must return after the wedding in order to ensure good luck.

Something blue: This is an Israelite tradition. The bride would wear a blue ribbon in her hair to symbolize fidelity.

There is one more part to the rhyme that is often omitted:

And a silver sixpence in your shoe: The placement of money in the bride’s shoe was done to ensure wealth and prosperity in the lives of the new couple. For some reason or another, this portion of the tradition doesn’t appear as popular. Perhaps that is why so many couples run into money problems?

So, when you are consulting the “Ms. Manners” of wedding etiquette, remember, it’s mostly just folk lore. Just be sure to bring the ring.

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Its oh so Beautiful – Lets face it. Hawaii is a very beautiful place. The beach, the sand and the mountains make it a wonderful sight to see. Can you imagine having all of that as the backdrop to your wedding. You in your nicely fitted, long white wedding gown with pearls to match, standing next to your tall, handsome husband to be, exchanging your vows while the ocean breeze sings a beautiful song for you. I just don’t think it gets any better then that.

Its very affordable – Despite what you might think, Hawaii weddings are very affordable. Of course the amount you spend will depend on how big or small you want your wedding to be and on what island you wish to have it. Either way, the research I have done shows that even with all the bells and whistles, you won’t over extend yourself financially by having a wedding in hawaii.

You can have your honeymoon there – Sometimes, the most expensive part of getting married is the honeymoon. But it doens’t have to be that way. Hawaii is not only the perfect place to have a wedding, but it is also the perfect place to have your honeymoon. Hawaii in and of itself is a very romantic place. Everything about it says romance. Why not walk down the isle in Maui, and honeymoon in Molokai?

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Set a budget – This is the most important part of the wedding process. You want to have a beautiful wedding but you don’t want to be paying on it for the rest of your life. It is very important that you sit down with your family and plan a budget. The good thing about getting married in Hawaii is that it is very affordable. You can have a spectacular wedding for less then three thousand dollars.

Pick A Date – The next thing you need to do is figure out a date. Most people choose to marry on a Saturday. Since your wedding will be in a place that everyone has to travel to, make sure you pick a date far enough in advance so everyone can make affordable travel arrangements.

Pick a location – There are a lot of beautiful places in Hawaii that you can get married. Do your research and figure out exactly where you want your wedding to take place. Picking the perfect location is a very important part of having the perfect wedding.

Hire a local wedding planner – I think it is very important that you hire a wedding planner that is familiar with Hawaii. Most local wedding planners have connections and they can help you get the wedding you desire while staying within your budget. Don’t try to plan it yourself. You need someone that is there and able to get things done in your absence. Otherwise you will spend more money flying back and forth to plan the wedding, then you will on the actual wedding.

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Now its time for you to plan a wedding that won’t soon be forgotten. Of course the first thing you need to do is pick a date. Once you have picked a date its time to pick a location. One of the greatest places in the world to get married is Hawaii. Its just a very beautiful and romantic place. Can you imagine saying, “I do” surrounded by white sand, ocean waters, palm trees and tall mountains? The scenery is truly breathtaking.

I know, I know. You think a wedding in Hawaii would just be too expensive right? Well think again my friend. You could actually have a super duper, once in a lifetime wedding in Hawaii for around three thousand dollars. And if you ask me, that’s a steal of a deal. Most weddings easily cost well over 10K.

The key to having an affordable wedding in Hawaii is in proper planning. It is very important that you use a planner who actually lives in and knows a lot about Hawaii. This way you have someone who knows how to get you more bang for your buck. Usually, a local wedding planner will have connections they can use to help you get the wedding you want while staying within your budget.

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You might not believe it, but Hawaii weddings are very affordable. You can have your dream wedding with all the bells and whistles for under five thousand dollars. Can you imagine looking out over the beautiful ocean as you exchange wedding vows with the man or woman of your dreams?

The beautiful creation of mother nature is literally your backdrop. How amazing is that? The feeling of warm sand between your toes, as you walk down the aisle to the voice of the huge waves crashing against the shore. Saying “I Do” at the exact moment the sun begins to set. I don’t think it gets anymore romantic then that. Just the thought brings a smile to my face. Having your wedding in Hawaii will truly make your special day one to remember. Not only that, but Hawaii is fun.

Your friends and family will love you for giving them a reason to visit one of the most beautiful places in the world. Have your guests come a day or two early so they can tour the island and get a taste of the Hawaiian culture. I promise you, they will not be disappointed.

And wait, that’s not all Hawaii has to offer. Not only is it a great place to get married, but it is also a great place to have your honeymoon. That’s another reason why its so affordable. You can walk down the isle in Waikiki and honeymoon in Maui. It just doesn’t get any better then that.

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1. When you are picking colors for your wedding, green may not be on the top of your list. But, when you are planning a St. Patrick’s Day wedding, green is the best color to use for this theme. The plus side is that there are so many different shades of green to pick from a shamrock green to a dark, hunter green, so finding a shade that looks great on everyone in your bridal party shouldn’t be a problem. You may even want to mix it up and use a bunch of different shades of green that compliment each other. 2. When you are choosing a design for your wedding invitations, you may want to go with a Celtic knot or cross as the focal point of the design. You could also incorporate the Celtic knot or cross into the rest of your ceremony maybe in a wax seal for your programs, or as the decoration for your wedding cake. You may be able to find some napkin holders that have a symbol of the knot or cross on them. However, you choose to use it, it is definitely one of those extra little details that will pull everything together. 3. When selecting the music for your ceremony, some traditional Irish music would be a perfect touch to your special day. Not only is Irish music romantic and beautiful, but also its instrumental ballads will add just the right touch to take your St. Patrick’s Day wedding from clash to class. 4. When choosing the foods for your reception, don’t feel like you have to go all out with the green food coloring. Why not take a different approach and serve traditional Irish dishes such as Irish stew, bacon and cabbage, coddle, bread pudding, and soda bread. Of course, no Irish wedding celebration would be complete without some green ale! 5. A great idea for wedding favors would be to purchase some four-leaf clovers off line and give them your guests as they leave. Another interesting twist on the “green” would be to give them small potted plants with your names and wedding date on the side. This is something they can take home and plant and it symbolizes your growing love for each other. 6. When you are decorating you could use greenery, white Christmas lights, and candles. This is sure to set the right mood for your ceremony and reception. Don’t be afraid to use colors like white and yellow to help contrast the green, and to incorporate those colors into your floral arrangements. Maybe you and your groom could stand in front of a huge Celtic cross wrapped in greenery and Christmas lights while you say your vows? Whatever you choose, don’t be afraid to get creative and do some research to pull lots of ideas from traditional Irish weddings.

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Vintage costume jewelry not only comes cheap but it looks as elegant and as royal as any real one. They cost less because the expensive materials like gold, diamonds and real precious stones are not used in them, instead some other materials which look like the precious one like glass, precious stones look alike stones are used in them. Nowadays even plastic cut stones are also in fashion. This kind of jewelry became popular during the Victorian era and its popularity has not lessened till date. Every day new innovative designs are introduced to make each piece look different from other.

Various well known designers have given a new definition to the vintage costume jewelry by creating some really eye catching design categories-all you need to do is to explore the possibilities. You may buy from heavy pieces, to be worn on occasions like weddings etc, to light yet elegant pieces which go well with any kind of costume, formal or casual. The jewelry is preferred by people so much that now the designers have started using real stones for those who have a taste for them. Not only the ordinary people but even the celebrities like Britney Spears, Julia Roberts and others also wear them.

And, the best part is you need not be a celebrity or a multimillionaire to buy it. It is not always necessary that you buy jewelry for investment purpose. Costume jewelry is one such thing that you can buy for investment purpose as well as to enjoy its beauty today and look great.

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