Modern Technology has improved leaps and bounds, incorporating itself into the most ordinary aspects of everyday life. New technology is making its way into the diamond jewelry industry. With new styles, different access to retailers for consumers and increase in competition to make consumers lives more suitable, the jewelry shops have become an exciting place. Speaking of the diamond jewelry industry, Alter's Gem is the ultimate destination to buy your jewelry. Since, technology is the subject of discussion, let us look at the top trends that are combining jewelry and technology:

Wearable Technology

Most women like wearing jewelry that do much more than just accessorize an outfit. These gorgeous pieces can actually be technological tools in disguise. In the last few years, the rise of the fitness trackers has opened doors for jewelry designers to start creating wearable technology that integrate smartphones with jewelry.

Fashion designer Tory Burch, created sleek jewelry pieces to hide the undesirable rubber bands of fitness trackers. The newer brand on the technological market is Ringly, a line of rings that connects with your smartphone to vibrate and notify you when you have an incoming call, text or email. It will make it easier for women to disconnect from their phones during meetings or at the dinner table.

Rebecca Minkoff, a high-end designer has jumped into the wearable tech market with a line of elegant Bluetooth jewelry pieces that light up when your phone receives a notification. Jennifer Hudson was seen on the red carpet wearing a diamond - encrusted Samsung Galaxy Gear watch. With so many designers in the industry, you will never be able to tell whether the gorgeous bracelet you saw your friend wearing is wearable tech or not.

Diamond Jewelry Applications

Technology has not only changed the way jewelry looks, but has also changed the way we shop. Several women for years have visualized their dream engagement ring down to the precise cut, color, carat and clarity. With the latest smartphone apps, women can go through several engagement rings to the find the perfect diamond jewelry. It is the best way to look for various diamonds you like and bring it to the jeweler, even if you are not buying anything on the application.

If you are looking to ease into the world of technology and diamond jewelry, stick to shopping online. Head on over to Alter's Gem Jewelry for more information on a variety of diamond jewelry. Visit www.hellodiamonds.com or call 409-861-3005.