“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” The person who created that quote wasn’t a miner or refugee. They never had to endure the dangers of falling into a mine or black lung disease. They were far away from inhaling poisonous…
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Many people at some point have taken off that beautiful new bracelet, ring or necklace, only to discover an interesting green stain left on the skin. This is not usually considered a good look. A green ring round the neck might be exactly what…
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The word emerald comes from the Greek word “smaragdos”, which in ancient times probably referred to any green stone. Emerald is a member of the Beryl (beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate) family of minerals, and is the sister-stone to the Aquamarine and…
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A guide to vintage Austrian crystal necklaces and earrings My love affair with Austrian crystal jewelry began when I was a child. Every Saturday I would luxuriate in the ritual of going through my mother and grandmother’s jewelry boxes to…
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Inexpensive jewelry or “fashion” jewelry is often known for turning the skin green. However, your sterling silver ring or even your gold jewelry could also turn your skin green. It doesn’t mean you have to give up wearing jewelry. The…
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You will have many different choices when it comes to wedding bands. They range in size, style and in price. Because everyone has different tastes and budget, there is no one “perfect band.” There are different things you will need…
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Since the reign of Queen Cleopatra Egyptian jewelry has been associated with gold, jewels and glamorous opulence. Accompanied by all the drama of heavily kohled eyes and a myriad of heavy perfumes, these women gloried in their femininity. It is…
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Almost everyone has heard of De Beers. It is a name that has become synonymous with the diamond industry. De Beers holds sizeable interests in the prospecting and mining of diamonds. However, it is its tight grip on the global…
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An increasingly fashionable item of jewelry, the Jerusalem cross pendant is finding an ever increasing number of retailers willing to stock what is in essence a religious icon. The Jerusalem cross as a religious symbol dates back a thousand years…
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The Kimberley Certification Process Scheme was put in place in 2003 in an effort to deter blood diamonds from flooding the market. These are diamonds mined in areas of the world where there are conflicts taking place, such as in…
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Do you have an anniversary coming up? Choose an anniversary band for an elegant and memorable way to mark the occasion. The traditional anniversary many celebrate is a wedding anniversary, but also consider marking other significant anniversaries with an anniversary…
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Harry Winston Inc. is perhaps not a name well known amongst the general public. Listen closely though to the commentary on the red carpet at the Oscars and you will find that it is a name often mentioned. This is…
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The Jerusalem Cross, also known as the Crusaders’ Cross, is not only a Christian symbol but it is a unique and beautiful jewelry item. It has a long history in the world of Christendom. Its earliest appearance as a symbol…
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Crater of Diamonds State Park in southwest Arkansas is the only public diamond mine in the world. More than 600 diamonds are found there every year, by ordinary people using tools like garden trowels or small homemade sifting screens. Some…
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Does your gold ring leave a green stain wrapped around your finger? If so, contrary to belief it is not the gold that is having a reaction to your skin, it is the other metals in your ring. You may…
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If you love wearing rings and chains and other pieces of favorite jewelry often, you probably don’t love the green or black discolorations you may sometimes experience on your skin when you wear them. Most people encounter this phenomenon at…
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There are few things so off putting as green slime protruding from an infected ear lobe after wearing the tacky pretend gold earrings you thought were a nice gift. As the gold plate rubs off and you are left with a…
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The Jerusalem Cross is a popular symbol often used in religious and fashion jewelry. The story behid the Jerusalem cross dates back to the days of early christianity, and holds deep roots in the origins of the battle for the…
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Egyptian jewelry is a timeless , ageless form of body adornment that is rich with biblical and cultural history. It has traveled through the evolution of mankind, and been worn throughout the ages as no other jewelry has. Today it…
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The Jerusalem Cross carries not only a visual beauty but a deep historical significance.Also known as the “crusaders’ cross” is a Christian symbol represented by a large Greek cross with four smaller sized crosses in each of the large cross’…
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You may very well have a piece of jewelry that you are love, but when you take it off, it leaves you with a little more than you bargained for. The combination of certain metals, and the oils in the…
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Diamonds are priceless. Some of them are crafted so exquisitely that you beg to find a flaw. Fiancees present their soul mates with these gems in a variety of ways. Diamonds are fished out of birthday cakes. Some get served…
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Cuff bracelets are a modern jewellery classic. Often made from metal, a cuff bracelet is self explanatory, a bracelet imitating the shape of a shirt cuff. Looking fantastic with casual and more formal outfits , a cuff bracelet is a…
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In the 1990s, rebel groups in Africa started trading rough diamonds to fund their violent struggles. The escalating conflict in Sierra Leone was a case in point, a brutal conflict being prolonged due to the mining of diamonds by and…
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The most famous diamond mine in North America is the Crater of Diamonds, which is a state park in Arkansas, located near Mufreesboro in Pike County. This is the only diamond mine in the world that is open to the…
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The most beautiful aspect of ethnic tribal jewellery is that it is handcrafted. When you buy a piece of African tribal jewellery or North American tribal jewellery, not only are you appreciating the hard work and effort that has gone…
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A wedding ring, by its very circular nature, symbolizes something unending, unbroken; everlasting love. In contrast, divorce means that circle has been broken, yet we are left with a symbol that appears to have lost its meaning, its true worth….
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There are few luxuries better than purchasing a diamond. That exquisite piece of jewelry is perfect at getting attention and envy. Rap stars enjoy wearing diamond-encrusted pendants, watches and pinky rings in efforts at displaying their excessive lifestyle. Hollywood starlets…
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Clearly, taking the yes side of this discussion is a bit risky. There are no hard facts, no dates of arrival, no names of note to quote, and, in the end, perhaps it is just wishful thinking. Besides why would…
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Diamonds can be achieved artificially by abruptly cool under high pressure carbon time. However, this process can be obtained only very small diamonds and quality much lower than natural. They are used mainly for industrial purposes (eg. Are applied using…
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