If you have sensitive skin, you are one of many people who struggle to find the right piece of jewelry. Education is your first weapon in this battle but also patience. Never let a jewelry allergy be an excuse not…
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Full fathom five thy father lies;Of his bones are coral made;Those are pearls that were his eyes:Nothing of him that doth fadeBut doth suffer a sea-changeInto something rich and strange. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616), “The Tempest”, Act 1 scene…
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When we examine the word “jewelry,” a likely image that comes to mind is that of sparkling gems, and precious metals; heavily wrought adornments that stand out in a viewer’s eye. We think of finery, and richness. While jewelry in…
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I remember looking through my grandmother’s jewelry box when I was a little girl and marveling at the beauty of these heirlooms that still shined after decades, or even centuries. Pearls need to be cleaned more delicately than some other…
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Gold plating is something you will come across mostly in the jewelry trade, but has other uses. Simply put, gold plating is a method of applying a thin layer of gold onto another metal such as copper or silver, to…
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Some of us may consider things of little monetary value as junk, but they seldom are. A piece of old, costume jewelry may have sentimental value to someone, it is, therefore, not junk. Another piece may be a reject even…
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Man Made Diamonds. Henri Moissan (1852-1907) received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1906. In 1892 theorized that by crystallizing carbon with pressure and heat from molten iron he could make diamonds. The then set out to prove his theory…
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From the earliest beginnings of civilization, man has sought out ways to keep their loved ones close. For some, it is not enough to harbour their dear ones in memory alone, they crave symbols to represent their love. Jewellery has…
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Shaped like a rectangle and with stepped cuts down the sides, an emerald cut diamond is an elegant alternative to the more traditional round cuts. Originally developed for emeralds, this cut was designed to bring out the color and beauty…
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When I was born, my grandmother started a string of pearls for me. Each Christmas and birthday, she added a few more. When I reached my sixteenth birthday, she added a pretty clasp. My heirloom necklace was complete. Decades later,…
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Buying colored gemstones, for jewelry use, as an investment or as a collector can be exciting and rewarding. There are many opportunities to get some great deals if you are prepared. Spend some time informing yourself about the gemstones that…
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Rare is the item that is perfect for every woman, regardless of age, race, weight, interests and marital status. Everyone knows how difficult it is to shop for a woman, but a locket is the perfect gift for any woman…
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Those beautiful pieces of artwork that decorate your body are too valuable to be dumped in your drawer. What am I talking about? Your jewelery of course! Yep, the long, dangling earrings, itty-bitty hoops, flexible bangles, delicate rings- imagine them…
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If your jewelry is worth anything to you, then you will certainly want to store it in a well-constructed jewelry box. A plastic bin, rubber tub, or wicker basket simply won’t do. Worse yet, your childhood box with the dancing…
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Gifts of jewelry speak to one’s heart with great sentiment. Many believe that a gemstone is symbolic of honor, power, healing and love. Throughout history, certain gems are associated with religion, mythology, astrology and the current list of birthstones. The…
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While the most important factor in buying a gemstone is how much you like it, you never want to pay more for something than it is really worth. In determining the value of a gemstone there are several major factors…
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Why Are Some Diamonds Colored? The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS), and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) are the three most widely known and respected diamond grading laboratories in the world. Each of the grading…
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The term “real”, “natural” and “genuine” no longer belongs in the same family in the world of gemstones. Natural gemstones are extracted from nature, they are cut and polished before being shipped to the consumer market. Genuine gemstones are given…
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Most pieces of jewellery go in and out of fashion, and their appeal will vary from generation to generation based on look and often the precious metal that they have been manufactured from. The locket is currently one of those…
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It’s the big night-you’ve been waiting for this exact moment. Let’s see; the perfect dress, shoes to go with it, glossy hair, make-up great. The reflection in the mirror smiles at you, and you feel your heart purr with satisfaction….
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Ok so you’ve decided to get a body piercing, you’ve done your research, you’ve found a reputable artist, you’ve chosen where you want it, hell you’ve even chosen the clothes to wear after to show it off but you still…
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Jewelry is truly the finishing touch to any outfit, particularly for a formal event. It is an important accessory that has the potential to make or break the look of your outfit. However, when it comes to putting on a…
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You can easily make your own jewelry cleaner with products you already have in your kitchen. With common household ingredients like salt, baking soda, ketchup, vinegar, toothpaste, Alka-Seltzer and dish detergent you can quickly make your own jewelry cleaning solution…
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Having one’s ears pierced is now common in many parts of the world. It is an easy way to add body adornment that is socially acceptable. Unfortunately, some people experience pain and inflammation to their ear lobes when they wear…
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Tanzanite is one of the new exotic gemstones to come onto the market. This striking purplish-blue gemstone variety of the mineral zoisite was discovered in 1967 in Tanzania, East Africa. The mine site is at the base of Africa’s highest…
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Just because a piece of jewelry looks expensive doesn’t mean that it is expensive. There are different things that jewelers can do to save money without sacrificing appearance. This by no means indicates that you are getting jewelry made of…
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Collecting costume and vintage jewelry is becoming widely popular. Understanding how to identify pieces of jewelry requires quite a bit of experience. However, there are some basic pieces of information which you can learn, to give you an idea of what…
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In order to emphasize your positive areas and draw attention away from your negative features, it’s important to direct the eye of the onlooker to where you want it to go. The best way to create emphasis is to strategically…
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Birthstone rings make for beautiful and thoughtful gifts that you can offer to those you love, but choosing the right ones may be a bit of a bother. The next guide will offer you essential tips on how to choose…
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It is unfortunate that most diamonds have little resale value. I uncovered this fact almost twenty years ago when I attempted to sell my own diamond ring which had been purchased for more than two thousand dollars. I was shocked…
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