Alter's Gems wants you to help you recognize some great gift-giving ideas to spark your creativity on what to get your loved ones. Previously we suggested you consider the diamond bracelet, but if that is already in your lady-love's little bag of tricks we have more suggestions for you. This article will look at the wonderful cocktail ring, a must-have for any woman's jewelry box.

One of the popular kids on the block the past few years has been the black diamond cocktail ring. Like other color diamonds, a black diamond may not be a pure or intense color. A high percentage of the black diamonds you'll encounter when you shop have been treated to intensify their color. That's perfectly fine, as long as the treatments are disclosed and the jeweler tells you exactly how to care for your new jewelry.  Here is an example of Jennie Garth wearing a beautiful black diamond cocktail ring at a recent red carpet event.

Here is a a black diamond ring with a total diamond weight of 4.29cts with a color grading of GH and diamond clarity of SI2-I1 in white gold.

Or, this marvelous white gold, black diamond ring with a total diamond weight of 5.64cts with a color grading of GH and diamond clarity of SI2-I1.

If the black diamond ring is a bit out of your price range you can still achieve a sophisticated look with this genuine onyx and diamond ring set in 14K white gold.

Maybe you didn't know, but Alter's Gems carries the beautiful designs of Bellari. Within each Bellarri design, you will find a delicate art form in which the blending of colors and unique cuts of gemstones intertwine in harmony. In viewing Bellarri collections, it is important to recognize and appreciate the integrity of craftsmanship inherent in each creation.

Bellarri designs are meant to enrich and enhance the treasured moments of your life with each piece being as unique and distinctive as the individual who wears it.

Maybe you have an appreciation for Native American history and art. Something that is very special and unique to Alter's Gems is the Dreamcatcher rings. At Dream-Catchers.Org it explains the history of the original dream-catchers.

In the history of the Lakota it is believed that Iktomi, the great trickster and searcher of wisdom, appeared in the form of a spider. Iktomi spoke to an elder of the Lakota tribe in a sacred language. As he spoke, Iktomi the spider picked up the elder's willow hoop which had feathers, horsehair, beads and offerings on it, and began to spin a web. He spoke to the elder about the cycles of life, how we begin our lives as infants, move on through childhood and on to adulthood. Finally we go to old age where we must be taken care of as infants, completing the cycle. But, Iktomi said as he continued to spin his web, in each time of life there are many forces, some good and some bad. If you listen to the good forces, they will steer you in the right direction. But, if you listen to the bad forces, they'll steer you in the wrong direction and may hurt you. So these forces can help, or can interfere with the harmony of Nature. While the spider spoke, he continued to weave his web. When Iktomi finished speaking, he gave the elder the web and said, The web is a perfect circle with a hole in the center. Use the web to help your people reach their goals, making good use of their ideas, dreams and visions. If you believe in the great spirit, the web will filter your good ideas and the bad ones will be trapped and will not pass.

Here is an example of one of the Dreamcatcher designs carried with Alter's Gems. What a beautiful and great conversation piece this ring will be when given as a gift. This ring is an example of an elegant oval shaped yellow gold ring with a diamond border and a single diamond set right in the center. The ring has a total diamond weight of 0.32cts with a color grading of GH and diamond clarity of SI2-I1.

At Alter's Gems we hope you and yours see some fabulous dreams come true this holiday season.