Jewelry

They say, if you don’t want to have any troubles with your wife, buy her diamonds, and she will always be satisfied, no matter whether you’re at home or not… Well, this is an exaggeration, of course, but many a…
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When looking for engagement and/or wedding rings, a couple can become easily overwhelmed by a multitude of styles, metals, and stones. Yet, with all of the variety available out there, it still seems that one engagement ring looks relatively similar…
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The beautiful ring sparkles in the moonlight, promising love, hope and a million happily ever afters.  An engagement ring should be one of her most treasures possessions, and you are going to want to think long and hard when choosing…
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Your face shape largely determines the kinds of earrings that will suit you and those that will not. Some earrings can even help to bring more balance to your face shape. The following is a guide to the best earrings…
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You will want your rings to fit correctly.  If they are too big they may slide right off and you could lose the ring.  If they are too small they might be uncomfortable.  The following are some tips on how…
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As a jewelry designer http://kristinmc.etsy.com and a lover of necklaces, I know the main rule for balancing necklaces and necklines is to make sure that the two aren’t fighting each other.  They should complement.  Some women say that a necklace…
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Storing your jewelry collection doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does require some planning. There are several reasons to have a proper storage solution for your jewelry. One is to protect from dust, especially if you live in a…
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Many people view jewelry as the finishing touch to their overall look.  Even basic pieces make a fashion statement and allow the wearer to enjoy the sparkle and polish of being well dressed.  While most people might prefer to flash the real…
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When it comes to jewelery I can’t stress enough that it is in your best interest to buy from a reputable dealer. Always do your research before choosing a gold merchant to avoid scams and rip offs. If you have…
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I think it is great to have family heirlooms, but when it comes to jewelery we all have our own tastes. An heirloom is usually worth a lot of money as well as sentimental feelings, though the money aspect is…
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Some gemstones will fluoresce when illuminated by blue or ultra violet light. This can be an aid to their identification and provenance. The fluorescence appears as a glow of a color having a longer wavelength than the impinging radiation, thus…
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Engagement Ring styles vary on the woman, there are many different diamond cuts and it’s up to you to choose the right ring. Before you begin your search look into the science of the ring. Such as how many Carats…
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Any woman who has pierced ears will understand the frustration of not being able to find the mate to an earring. On the flip side, you may have so many pairs of earrings that you don’t know where you’ve stashed…
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There are fundamentally very few differences between a hand-wind (mechanical) watch, and an automatic wind (auto-winder) watch. Both are ‘mechanical’ in the sense that they contain many moving parts and do not function by using a battery, though certain types…
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For decades, movie stars have had an obsession with rare and expensive jewelry. Marlene Dietrich wore her huge suite of cabochon emerald jewelry in the movie, “Desire,” and Jean Harlow wore her 150 carat cabochon sapphire in her last movie,…
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Emeralds have been known and treasured since prehistoric times. The ancient Egyptians began mining emeralds from a deposit in the Eastern Desert near the Red Sea during the 12 th Dynasty (1991 – 1778 BC), a region which much later…
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A diamond simulant is something that looks like a diamond but isn’t. It can be a manmade material or a natural gemstone. For example, a faceted manmade glass gem (called paste by jewelers) is a diamond simulant when made colorless…
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Topaz is a gemstone that has been known to ancient cultures from the Egyptians to the Romans. It is a symbol of love and fidelity, and popular in wedding jewelry. Topaz comes in a range of colors and shades. The…
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Skagen Watches – Timeless Beauty and Style Skagen Watches, a Danish company, was launched by Charlotte and Henrik Jorst. The name comes from the quintessential town in Denmark called Skagen. This town is known for its beautiful beaches, and Skagen…
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A person’s birthstone is the stone that corresponds with their birth month. The stone is often thought to reveal a bit about the personalities of those born within that particular month. For each of the twelve months, there is a…
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In Christian views marriage is believed to be ordained by God, and is to last an eternity. A pastor, minister, preacher may preside over the wedding, but he or she is providing the way for the couple to declare their…
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While browsing the jewelry counter you spot a ridiculously low priced ring that you know should cost twice as much. Anxiously, you ask a sales associate to take it out of the glass case. Glee soon turns to despair as…
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Bulova Watches is a company that was set up by Joseph Bulova in the year 1875. As a beginner, he opened a jewelry shop in New York City, USA and soon started selling watches. He then started manufacturing and selling…
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Emerald green is a color many admire and desire to have amongst their jewelry. Natural emeralds are noted for their distinctive color which ranges from a yellowish green to grassy green and bluish green, usually showing some dichroism within this…
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The day of your dreams has finally arrived!  Your man has just gotten down on one knee and proposed.  When he opens the box and gently pushes the ring onto your finger you are surprised to see…his grandma’s engagement ring…
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Diamond gets its name from the Greek ‘adamas,’ the adamant, or unbreakable. A genuine diamond is the hardest of all known materials. It cannot be scratched by anything except another diamond. On the Moh scale of hardness ranging from 1 to…
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How do you determine the standard quality of a diamond? The standard quality of a diamond is determined by the 4 measuring factors or the ‘4C’s – Carat, Clarity, Color, and Cut. Carat of a Diamond: So what is Carat?…
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The Flanders cut diamond is named after Flanders, a region in Belgium.  It is in Flanders that the city of Antwerp is located, the world capital of the diamond industry.  The Flanders cut diamond, also known as the Flanders Brilliant…
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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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The Flander’s cut diamond is heralded by jewelers around the world as one of the best square cut diamonds on the market. The Flander’s cut was invented in 1983 and the first completed diamond was polished in 1987 near Antwerp,…
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