After the “I Do’s” come the “I Don’t’s”, and the ring is still on your finger. Do you still wear it after the ink on the divorce decree is dry? Would you really save it for your child’s spouse to…
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Let’s talk about titanium jewelry, we will cover the pros and cons and hopefully open up new options for you. Titanium was discovered in 1791, by William Gregor. On the Periodic Table, Titanium is symbolized by Ti. Titanium has gradually…
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Most women always like to receive jewelry. They especially like the kind that tends to empty wallets. Men, on the other hand, like to see the sparkle of a diamond exceeded only by the sparkle in her eyes. Anniversaries are…
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Spring is the season of renewal. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the world is coming alive. Wardrobes need to be light flowing fabrics. Jewelry needs to accent not over power the clothing you choose to wear. What…
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Mesmerized by the sparkle, uniqueness of the piece, or the statement it makes, who doesn’t love jewelry? It has universal appeal to all cultures, genders, and ages. As we are in an age of technology it makes the shopping experience…
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Walking into the home of any tenured teacher you will find shelves full of apple trinkets. Apples are great and thoughtful but teachers get sick of them quickly. If you are looking to give a teacher a gift that will…
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Opals are a lovely stone with much character, making them nice stones to have on jewelry. But once you have some opal jewelry, it can help to know a few basic tips on caring for them, as they are unique…
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Making jewelry is a favorite pastime of mine, and it’s so gratifying to know that I am capable of making something as lovely as the bracelet, ring or necklace I just made. It’s fun to do, and simple, cheap, and…
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The truth is, that teachers like to give and receive gifts just like anyone else. Giving a gift of jewelry is a very personal gift and should be very well thought out. The first thing to do is to check…
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When showing a wedding ring the first thing most people notice is the size and shape – or cut – of the diamond. The traditional round cut diamond is still popular today for a woman’s wedding ring, but there are…
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Wars have been fought over it, people have killed for it. What is the allure of gold? Originally (it is guessed) man was attracted to gold because of its sheer beauty and the fact that it never tarnishes or rots…
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When it comes to semi-precious gemstones, there is usually an “it” style at any given time. Recently, coral and coral colored jewelry have taken pole position. Genuine coral jewelry comes from a plant that grows on the bottom of the…
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While quality jewelry used to be limited to diamonds with pure clarity and color, the latest in gemstone trends is colored stones. Since many of the worlds trends are started with Hollywood stars and celebrities, colored gemstones became hugely popular…
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<!– @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } –> Magnetic clasps are very popular in many types of jewelry, although they are often seen in bracelets and necklaces. There are both advantages…
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Amethyst and citrine are favorite faceted quartz gemstones used in jewelry. They are not too expensive so it may come as a surprise that manmade equivalents can be bought on eBay. How good are they? How might one tell the…
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The best known gems in the mineral classification of beryls are the emeralds. Perpetually colored the deep green of summer growth, emeralds have been prized as gemstones for at least 6,000 years. As if their color and beauty were not…
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The most commonly used karat levels in the United States and Canada are 14 and 18 karat. 18 karat equates to 75% gold and 25% of the base metal. In the United Kingdom nine and 18 karat gold are the alloys most…
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Just because you want an expensive jewelry look does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money. Some gemstones such as diamonds, rubies and emeralds are notoriously expensive. Unless you want a tiny stone with lots of…
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It is frustrating and upsetting when your jewelry breaks, but especially so if it breaks while you are out and about. The most important thing is to make sure that you get it somewhere safe and do not lose it….
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Man must have become aware at a very early stage in his history that his shadow accompanied him wherever he went in the sunshine, and that it changed its length as the sun went down. At some significant moment a…
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Harry Winston was born on 1st March 1896. He was the son of a jeweler in the Manhattan area of New York, and was brought up to know the family business. Harry’s mother died when he was only seven, and…
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Precious gems were talked about significantly throughout the Bible and were used to make analogies of the beauty or worth of godly matters. In designing the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant, God used precious gems in the design…
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Ah, the gems of love , mystery and romance, and are we really going to wear them, and possibly become a victim of theft or worse? To wear your gorgeous gifts, is like placing a sign around your neck. And…
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A commitment ceremony is a personal moment where a formal declaration of love is made in front of family and friends. It is a day that will be held in the heart forever. Meeting a partner is not by pure…
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The elegantly simple engagement ring my husband bought me in March of 1964 is still on my finger, and I can’t help remembering the fuss that was made about his purchase. Family members could not understand his eagerness to buy…
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Purchasing diamonds and other precious stones can be a confusing undertaking. For the amateur is can be difficult to know just whether the diamond on offer is really worth the asking price. When looking at diamonds though it is worth…
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Cecil Rhodes was a highly controversial figure in his time, and his reputation to this day is a mixed one. He founded a powerful diamond and gold-mining company in De Beers, and did much to develop the whole of Southern…
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The man who built one of the greatest luxury brand empires in the world entered life under the most meager of circumstances. Harry Winston’s parents were poor Ukrainian immigrants when they arrived in New York. Although they did eventually make…
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In some families, the gift of jewelry is tradition. Either the piece is handed down from one generation to the other, or a new item is bought. In most cases, a gift of jewelry at birth is usually kept in…
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The Beatles said it all when they sang “I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright”. Whether heterosexual or homosexual a diamond ring will always help you feel alright and there is nothing more…
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