Alexandrite is a precious gem with a surprising quality. It changes color radically depending upon which light surrounds it. In ordinary daylight or fluorescent light, best quality alexandrites are green or blue-green. In candlelight or incandescent light, the same stones…
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The value of a white diamond depends primarily on the 4 Cs: cut. clarity, color, and carat. Cut is how well a diamond is cut to reflect light, with the Ideal Cut creating the best light performance and thus commanding the…
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White diamonds are judged on the 4 Cs: cut, clarity, color, and carat. Only cut is a fully controllable variable. Together, the 4 Cs are as distinctive as a fingerprint. Cut This refers to how well the diamond can reflect…
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Is expensive diamond jewellery a smart investment? Expensive diamond jewellery cannot be a smart investment, because of artificial features in its price and value structure. The average person who buys diamond jewellery purchases them for their beauty and sentimentality while…
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With so many different styles and diamonds available on the market today, choosing a quality Asscher cut diamond from a sea of knock offs can be quite difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look for. The Asscher diamond…
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The popular style of Marquise Diamonds is on the rise. Although they have been popular for quite some time now, their popularity is growing. Their soft yet sharply cut points present a very sophisticated look. This is what gives Marquise…
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Someone said once that marrying a man with pierced ears was a wonderful idea, based on the premise that they understood pain and knew how to buy jewelry. Of course, this is speculation though over the years that I have…
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Every piece of genuine handcrafted jewelry has a story that adds meaning to your favorite necklace, bracelet or other accessory. It is that story and one-of-a-kind creation that brings so much pleasure to buying from the many artistes throughout the…
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A blast from the past for spring jewelry trends in 2011 has just breezed in. The retro look of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s has been revived. This season, all that glitters does not have to be gold. So you will…
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The size of the world’s largest diamond is either 3,106.75 carats or 3,167 carats. Or it could be 34.8 carats, 545.67 carats, or 530.2 carats. The largest known diamond could even be a mind-boggling ten billion trillion trillion carats. Confused?…
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Facts About White Diamonds. White diamonds are produced by mines all over the world in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. With the rise in popularity of the colored diamonds the term White is misleading. A white diamond is…
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The four C’s: cut, clarity, color and carat weight are used for the basis of grading all diamonds. When shopping for a diamond many people already know what they are looking for but are still a little unsure of carat…
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Mikimoto: The History of the Cultured Pearl In the world of pearls, Mikimoto has become one of the most well known names in history. Today, Mikimoto supplies some of the finest cultured pearls across the globe. However, the fascinating history…
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Many diamond purchases are made from reputable and known jewelers in the local area. Seeing, feeling and trying on the diamond jewelry is the best way to decide whether or not the purchase is worth it. Besides using basic senses…
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Sapphires are traditionally given on fifth and 45th anniversaries and worn for their beauty, elegance, history and spiritual qualities. The sapphire is a magical stone from the corundum family, which has varieties in every color. The red variety is more…
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Cultured pearls are created by the same process as natural pearls. That is, they result from the introduction of an irritant inside the shell of certain types of mollusks (i.e., oysters, clams, etc.). The difference is that, in the case…
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After being together with my girlfriend for 5yrs and going through thick and thin together, I was finally in a financial position that I could get her the engagement ring that she deserved. I really wanted to make a good…
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The Internet is quickly becoming one of the most important venues for the purchase of jewelry. There are opportunities for a smart buyer to find some great deals but also the possibility of being overcharged or outright defrauded if you…
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Have you ever tried to sell a diamond? Anyone who has quickly discovers that they are inherently worthless. Diamond prices are inflated because of the Da Beers “A Diamond is Forever” campaign – an advertising campaign that convinced American brides…
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Jewelry makes a great gift for a man or woman, young or old. There are a wide variety of pieces that you can get. One great gift is to make something special just for that person. There are a number…
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Rhinestone jewelry is beautiful and inexpensive which makes it attractive to many consumers. Unlike most jewelry, however, these glistening gems are manufactured out of glass, nickel, and brass. This helps keep costs down, but will also give your special pieces…
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With the hot fashion statement of vintage so in these days extra care should be taken in cleaning and repairing your lovely vintage jewellery and sparkling rhinestone finds. Antique and vintage jewellery is one of the few collectibles one can…
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Tips for Buying Pearls A pearl is a lustrous gem which is produced by salt water oystersor fresh water mollusks. The pearls that are available on the market are classified as natural pearls, cultured pearls and imitation pearls. Natural pearls have…
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Prom is both a celebration and a right of passage for young people. It is the first opportunity for them to present themselves to society not as a child, but as a mature young adult. As such, students choose a…
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Synthetic diamonds have been around since 1953. By the late 1980s, the cost of manufacture had dropped and quality had improved to the point where synthetic diamonds became commercially viable as jewelry. As of 2007, it has even become possible…
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Receiving diamond jewelry is a very memorable event in a woman’s life. If you are the one giving her this experience you want to be sure it is a positive one! By asking yourself a few key questions you can…
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When you look around on the streets and online you may see people with name brand things. A popular watch is Rolex, because it is a watch that people envy there has become an increasing number of people and companies…
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Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend in song, but for jewelry like watches, polyurethane or leather might be a better choice. When it’s time to buy a young lady’s timepiece, expensive gems aren’t the most practical choice for kids….
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Rhinestone jewelry is not the same as silver, gold or diamond jewellery and in spite of its name, it does not contain any precious metals. So in essence it is costume jewelry – but very beautiful costume jewelry. It is…
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Designer watches are another example of making money upon our own vanity and desire to have a brand. Nowadays everything turn around brand name so watches are not an exception to the rule. The people who buy them know that…
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