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White gold is a wonderful metal, and has a fascinating manufacturing process. At the same time, platinum is an equally intriguing metal. But is platinum better than white gold for an engagement ring? Both have a level of class purchased at the high end of the spectrum, and both are highly resistant to tarnishing (even capable of withstanding contact with sulfuric acid). But is one better than the other? Let’s look at what each one says, and briefly consider their composition.

Seeing as gold production is only approximately 82 million troy ounces per year (note that a troy ounce is only 32 grams), gold most certainly makes a statement about its owner’s ability to keep the bills paid. And of course, even the word “gold” says something about a sparkle that the eye can’t quite detect. There is a mystique surrounding the metal that people save two months’ salary to put on one another’s finger.

But of course, since only 5 million troy ounces of platinum are mined each year, having platinum doesn’t just say, “I have money or I have payday loan online.” A piece of platinum jewelry says, “If I grow any wealthier, I may run out of ways to show it off.” But rarity alone says nothing about the genuine quality of the materials, does it? Perhaps white gold is simply a more easily acquired metal.

White gold does not occur anywhere in nature. It is actually a combination of gold and another metal, then it is electroplated with rhodium to be white. White gold alloys come in several different varieties, and can be used for vastly different purposes. Keep in mind that the rhodium tends to wear off, often in as little as a year… meaning it has to be replaced over and over again.

Some white gold involves alloying it (combining two metals by melting both and combining them) with nickel, which gives it great strength and rigidity, which works well in rings and pins. If gold is alloyed with palladium, however, it becomes soft and pliable, which is ideal for diamond settings.

Platinum, however, is naturally white. It needs no combination, and can be used essentially pure. Technically, it tends to have traces of other metals within, making it approximately 95-98% pure. But gold is nearly always combined – 24 carat gold (99% pure) can be warmed slightly and molded like a child’s putty. 18ct gold is 75% pure, and 14ct gold is 58.5% pure.

So, white gold should be far less expensive than platinum, as it is higher maintenance, tends to have less tolerance to abrasion, it tends to only be about half actual gold, and tends to look like silver after only a few years.

So, is platinum better than white gold for an engagement ring? It is your choice to decide which metal is right for you. Obviously white gold has the cost benefit and platinum requires less upkeep and is more durable.

Gold to Humble Down Based on model: Functional Solar Energy

You have witnessed a long drawn up trends in global gold market in the year 2008 till June. The price of gold, which was just $272.80 at the start of 2001 gradually, moved up to the height of $1011 in middle of March 2008.Gold has moved up 270% since 2001. It has substantial upward movement in 2008 as well. Experts all over the world predicted gold to be double up by 2009 but it did not. I had predicted gold to humble down in 2008 from July at a time when most of the world experts were following the bitten track of spurting gold trends. My prediction was vehemently criticized by Kitco gold forum members but that stood 100 percent correct and they later felt sorry.

I presented my analysis based on a totally innovative model ‘Functional Solar Energy’ I have developed this model after a prolonged research work done on the subject of solar energy that is not the physical one in terms of light and heat but electrical. Solar Functional energy is a function of Solar Protons (A), Electrons (T) emanating from external sources that transform the solar energy into electrical energy absorbed by earth to produce resources and products with the help of human tools. This Solar Functional Energy is subject to retardation by Dark energy (R ) that causes growth and decline cycles in the world economy. The strength of these trio keeps on varying in course of time and causing unlimited changes in the economies worldwide. It is possible to register their presence and potency to measure the scale of ups and downs likely to be in the future. The functional solar energy C (f) =T.A./R. The gold price is the function of solar functional energy determined by T*R for rise and T*A and R*A for fall. There are number of variations of this simple formula that we analyze and present the results to you from time to time. In case you want to study the basic theory in detail you may refer to my book ‘Solar Functional Energy- Key to gold price trends and my blog ‘Business Cycles in Making’ in my blog . I had predicted as follows:

Gold Price in September 2008

“According to this model the gold market has already touched its apex for the year 2008 when it touched $1011 in the month of March 2008. Up trends and downtrends in between will be noted but the price would not be able to cross this peak. The module of T*R described above is already broken. That forced the gold price tumbling down. Since the stage of R*A has not set in that can lead to bigger falls for long. I had earlier indicated in the Kitco Gold Forum about $845 gold is likely to settle down around by 18th July. This exactly did not happen but downtrend was set later from 22nd July and touched $776 by 15th August. At present the gold trend is volatile with many alternative bouts of ups and down. This will continue till 15th September. There would be firm rise in gold price of about 6% over the settled price on 15th September 2008.The price is likely to hover round $885 by26th September.”

“By December 2008 this is going to change to T5 A91 R91. T+4A module operating at present results in volatile gold prices characterized with alternate bouts of ups and down. But this is going to stop from next 15th September 2008 at R-4C module in C6. There is likely to have about 8% rise over the gold price closed at 14th September up to 10th October. In C7 also the price is likely to continue to rise up by another 8% from 17th October to 30th October”. I had not indicated the November-December Forecast.

Gold Price Trend in 2009

I now venture out with the forecast on gold price for the whole year of 2009 based on the same model. I hope that would satisfy the readers and they might take advantage of these forecasts in their investments in gold markets.

The basic T-A-R capsule present in the year 2009 is T5 A91 R91 till 21st April 2004. T-A-R changes to T5 A92 R91 from 22nd April 2009. T-A-R changes again to T5 A92 R91 from August 2009. T-A-R again changes to T6 A91 R91 from September 2009. With so many changes in T-A-R profile gold price trend is bound to change several times. The basic trends for 2009 gold are basically downward but not wilder. Investors would be able to take advantage of the periodical up trends in between as shown in the following chart. The gold price is likely to range in between $866 -$605- $695 per troy ounce. The bottom is likely to arrive in the month of May 2009 to form a new peak in the period of May-June. The following chart has hinted these trends.

2009 T A R T5 A91 R91 T6.8 A92.5-7 R91

Gold Price Movements Zone C9 01.1 Cc

.01.14 C91 R+A+C Downward price.to 02.13 -17%

.02.14 C92 T+6C Overall downward trend except last part to.03.13 +6.5%. 03.14 C93 Up trend first week and last week To .04.13 -8%

.04.14 C1 Downtrend except last week to.05.13 -6%

.05.14 C2 T-3C Uptrend first week to.06 14 R-4C +7%

.06.15 C3 Downtrend except last of June to.07.16 +3.5%

.07.17 C4 R+6C Downtrend to.08.16 Confused period

.08.17 C5 T+C Small downtrend to.09.16 -4%

.09.17 C6 R-4C/A-4C Downtrend except the first part to.10.16 +8% to.10.17 C7 T+2C downtrend

.11.15 +8% to.11.15 C8 Mixed trend

.12.13 +5% yo.12.14 C9 Uptrend

to.12.31 +5%

This is a general view of the trends of gold price in the global market in 2009. I would publish my close comments and micro T-A-R analysis in course of the market movements. Till then, best of luck and wishes for a profitable year of 2009 Disclaimer: These forecasts are indications only and I don’t take responsibility for losses if any incurred based on these indications.

One of the best ways to stay abreast of jewellery trends, and specifically earrings trends, and get a great preview of styles that are likely to be popular in a season or two is to keep an eye out for the jewellery worn by celebrities.

Celebrities can get hold of the very latest designs – in fact, it isn’t uncommon for jewellery designers to give away their jewellery to celebrities just for the publicity that it brings to their brand. Because it’s quite common for a piece of jewellery worn by a popular star to become the next hot fashion trend.

Keeping your eye open for what’s hot and what’s not on the celebrity jewellery circuit is an art. Drop earrings, hoop earrings, tribal, chandeliers – don’t let it overwhelm you! Here’s a quick and easy 6-point list (based on many years experience of celebrity and red carpet-watching!) of the top earrings trends for the 2009/10 season:

1) We start with statement earrings. Yes folks, oversized statement earrings remain hot property in 2009. We’re talking dangling, big chandeliers. The lies of Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige have been seen sporting some great statement earrings, and we can safely say it’s a look that’s not going to disappear anytime soon.

2) The shoulder-scraping chandelier isn’t to everyone’s taste. But the drop earring, or more modestly sized dangling earrings, work equally well. Angeline Jolie, Penelope Cruz and Kate Winslet – even Michelle Obama – have all worn beautiful drop earrings at red carpet events so far in 2009, underlining the resurgence of drop earrings.

3) Bright summery colours are a must-have this season in earrings trends. Banish all that doom and gloom out there with a dash of colour. Angelina Jolie wore vivid green earrings at the Oscars and Yolanda Adams went with striking turquoise at the Grammy Awards. Here’s my extra little recession-busting tip: earrings can provide an affordable colour boost to your whole ensemble. After all, why change your whole outfit when you can just freshen your look with new earrings?

4) Accents of wood, natural seeds and feathers are going to stay popular through the year and into 2010, as the tribal chic or ‘safari’ look provides so many options. That’s why John Galliano for Dior has gone with this look in such a big way.

5) From Spring 2009 and well into 2010, we’re going to see jewellery fashions be about refreshing and replenishing, rather than massive evolution every season. This includes earrings trends. And that’s good news because a whole lot of what’s hot in 2009 won’t suddenly look ‘so last season’ in 2010.

6) If you’re not confident about making choices that’ll last, my advice is to keep it simple and don’t be dictated by earrings trends. Hoop earrings will do the trick: the bottom line is that you never have to worry about whether or not hoop earrings are in style, because they’re a classic, a style you can wear forever – look how great Angelina Jolie looks with the simplest hoops. Simple gold or silver hoop earrings are a win-win. But you can also opt for hoops in other materials as unusual as finely woven palm fibre or wood.

Bear this guide in mind and you’ll be all set for a memorable 2009/10 season. Most of all, enjoy dressing up with accessories. Earrings are a great way for you to express yourself and exude beauty and style. Go for it!