Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Sometimes the item being borrowed or passed down is a cherished piece of wedding jewelry that a mother or grandmother wore. More often these days, brides are choosing to honor someone special…
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It is always preferable to buy natural diamonds rather than the man made variety. Rarely is the purchase of good diamonds done so for mere aesthetics. Diamonds are an investment and not one to be taken lightly. Whilst the man…
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Jewelry boxes are a beautiful, simple way to store and protect your jewelry and precious stones. The best jewelry boxes will protect gemstones from scratches, keep fine necklaces from tangling, keep silver from tarnishing, and have a host of other…
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For years the words ‘costume jewelry’ were often accompanied by a contemptuous snear, often being denoted as being tacky, garish and a poor substitute for the real deal. Being made from anything except precious jewels and pure precious metals was…
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When buying gold jewelry, the number of carats indicate how much gold there is in the piece. The maximum number of carats is 24, which indicates pure gold. But because gold is a very soft metal, 24 carat gold is…
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Jewelry (or jewellery as those of us outside the US spell it) is something that people of all ages receive pleasure from. Generally speaking I should say that jewellery would be a lovely gift for a special senior in your…
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The Emerald enjoys the status of being the most rare and valuable gemstone in the world. It belongs to the Beryl family of gemstones and for the most part owes its green colour to the chrome oxide deposits within its…
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Selling your old and unwanted jewellery will put a little extra money in your pocket when you wish to part with it. However, sometimes selling it can be a nightmare though if you know the best ways to sell it;…
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Determining diamond quality is often a worry for those looking to buy diamonds and diamond jewellery. There are many different factors that decide how good a diamond is, and some people make a career out of the examination of precious…
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How to choose a pearl? *Where pearls come from: Many people may not know that the pearl is a gemstone which is formed inside shellfish, i.e., oysters, some species of abalone and clams, mussels. In any type of these mollusks, there…
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Birthstones are now often considered to be purely a marketing ploy of jewellery firms to increase sales. Historically though birth stones were often viewed as mystical items, with the power to heal or other magical powers heightened when they were…
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Choosing a diamond can be a daunting prospect for most men. After all diamonds may be a girls best friend, and women know what they want, but a diamond may well be just a small, expensive stone to the unknowing…
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The truth is much costume jewelry is so pretty and so well made that a person is hard-pressed to distinguish the fake from the real by eye-balling it alone. Many times I have worn, gold and diamonds, the real thing,…
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Platinum and white gold in jewelry look identical to most people. Both metals are corrosion resistant, rustproof, and naturally beautiful. Both make jewelry to take pleasure in for a lifetime. Essentially, the difference between platinum and white gold is that…
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Diamonds have always had an undeniable allure. The word “diamond” comes from the Greek root word “Adamas”, which means unconquerable and indestructible. With that information, one can understand why this gem is most commonly used to symbolize the bond of…
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Vintage jewellery is good condition is a great piece to pass on down, when you are ready to part with it there are many ways to sell it, however they are not always the best so one has to take…
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Buying diamonds can be an expensive business, and no one wants to waste their money by buying inferior diamonds. To ensure though that a good diamond is purchased it is important to understand what determines diamond quality in the first…
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Yellow gold has been a popular choice for wedding bands for many years. White gold, or gold mixed with other metals to give it a silvery appearance, has also become very popular. In just the past few years the wedding…
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The majority of people buy diamonds on the recommendation of a seller, normally a High Street jeweller or similar. Of course most jewellers are reputable, but this though doesn’t mean that a potential purchaser shouldn’t know what determines which are…
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Costume jewelry is enormously popular because of its affordability and well…. Let’s face it. Costume jewelry is fun! Many women (and men!) I know have become very enthusiastic about making their own costume jewelry now that beads and jewelry making…
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The beauty of these gems is unquestioned. The significance of different precious stones to different birth dates, however, varies among cultures. Here are the traditional birthstones and some alternatives. January: Garnet Red garnet signifies fidelity. The stone of the first…
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Bohemian or “Boho” jewellery has become a celebrity style staple. From Moroccan coin earrings , to Turquoise pendants or bracelets, these ethnically inspired jewels have a great following. Yet unfortunately , such highly prized trinkets often sport an equally high…
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Gold jewellery is a great investment and when you want to part with it you can get even more that what you originally purchased it for. However, doing this can sometimes be difficult as buyers always want to buy it…
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The Opal is a mineraloid gel deposited at low temperature into the cracks of almost any rock. However, it is most commonly found in Limonite, Sandstone, marl and basalt rock and has a chemical composition similar to quartz. It has a high…
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Treated Diamonds or improved Diamonds are quite a few common terms in the jewelry industry. When buying a diamond, we need to consider a few things in order to know if you are actually buying a natural diamond or an…
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While watches serve a practical and functional purpose by themselves, today’s society has gone beyond the simple need to tell time. As with all other accessories and articles of jewelry, watches have quickly become a fashion symbol by which we…
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Designer watches are absolutely worth the price you pay for them. However, designer watches must be lumped into two different categories as they are not all the same. The two categories of designer watches are those that are investment quality…
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If you’re looking for a really great present for your wife, daughter, girlfriend or anyone else in your life why not try jewelry? There are all sorts of jewelry sites online that will allow for any price range, any sex,…
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Designer watches are, like all watches, functional tools used to tell time. This remains true even if agreement is ever reached regarding precisely what distinguishes and elevates a designer watch apart from any other quartz or handmade automatic timepiece. Anything…
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Collecting trinkets over the years, a jewelry box has kept my collection of precious stones safe. I always know where to look when adding that special touch to any outfit. I thought I’d share some of my experiences to help…
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