Jewelry

Since diamonds and the constant civil warring in Africa go hand and hand with each other, diamonds and terrorism are going to go hand and hand with each other as well. The strong link between diamond smuggling and the African…
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Ever thought what effort went to creating a “perfect gem”? In New York, London, Miami, Los Angeles, Tokyo and other metropolitans worldwide, there are diamond merchants, like DeBeers, Joseph’s and Jacob’s that spend millions on purchasing the perfectly-cut gem stone….
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Loving your precious stones begins with appreciating their true value. How precious is a natural jewel? Extremely! In fact, jewels are FAR more precious than current market prices indicate. So is gold, silver, and platinum. Now is a great time…
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While “diamonds are a woman’s best friend”, blood diamonds aren’t. As regular diamonds are mined in regions where there’s political and economic stability, blood diamonds aren’t. As regular diamonds are processed and shipped to different retailers, blood diamonds aren’t. Blood…
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In late 2006, Edward Zwick created a controversial movie about smuggling and civil war. It was called “Blood Diamonds”. Scenes centered around a war-torn, African country named Sierra Leone. This movie had all the greed, drama and violence to bring…
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Another name for a Herkimer diamond would be “pseudio diamond” as it is not really a genuine diamond at all. They are actually double-terminated quartz crystals. These gemstones are alledged to be nearly five million years old. They are found…
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While diamond mining became a source to fuel conflict between the Soviet Union backed MPLA and the United States backed UNITA in the late 1970s, diamond mining in Angola became decades ago back in 1912 in the Lunda region. Remember…
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The history of the “blood diamond” or “conflict diamond” can be traced back to Angola during the 1970s in which the country gained independence from Portugal. However, the United States and Soviet Russia have both played a role in the…
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In 1998, U.S. Embassies in Nairobi (Kenya) and Dar Se Laam (Tanzania) exploded in consecutive, terror attacks. Both tragedies played out before distraught and startled Africans. Suicide bombers struck hard and true. They killed over 800 civilians and embassy workers….
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In Sierra Leone, the one place with the largest deposit of diamonds would be in the Kono District. The Kono District is located at the eastern most part of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone’s diamond mining history would not be a…
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Since 1990, Africa’s recent conflicts received funding from its precious, natural resource. Illegally-mined diamonds and smuggling paid for wars in Angola, Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Congo and Liberia. Angola endured 30 years of bloodletting. Sierra Leone and Liberia…
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As Marilyn Monroe sang in one of her most famous songs “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend”. This may not be strictly true for every woman, although there are many who would choose a diamond as their favorite gemstone. While…
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Classic pieces of Bakelite jewelry made in the 1930’s and 1940’s can very easily resemble Lucite, and sometimes even Celluloid, depending upon the method used to create the piece. Leo Baekeland designed the plastic product now known as Bakelite in…
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If you have ever purchased a piece of fine jewelry or diamonds and wished that it looks slightly different, then consider designing your own. There are many shoppers who take full advantage of convenient and customized shopping online. Traditionally, any…
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In the words of the illustrious designer Coco Chanel, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous”. One of the ways to become classy and fabulous is by wearing “classy and fabulous jewels”! The ancient Egyptians were the first…
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The perfect accessory to a well dressed man is a fashionable watch. You can buy many of these watches on-line. Some men don’t like wearing jewelry, but watches have always been a popular choice for men all over the world….
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Professionalism can make or break you in the jewelry industry. The factors making up an individual’s professionalism include personal traits, appearance, and overall experience. The combination of these factors have the total effect on a sales person’s professionalism. Personal Traits True…
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The Navaho tribe in the American Southwest is known for their beautiful handcrafted jewelry.  The traditional jewelry is made by the Dineh,or the People of that particular tribe.  The silversmiths  are juried into several local markets in Santa Fe and…
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Your wedding ring once reflected the undying love that existed between you and your spouse. Sadly, eternal love does not always turn out to last even half that long. Most marriages are filled with half-truths and outright deceptions; much like…
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In this day and age, finding diamonds is less mystical and more scientific. Diamonds occur in two types of deposits, primary and secondary deposits. Primary deposits are called “pipes”. These pipes represent the remains of volcanic eruptions that brought diamonds…
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Mother’s Day is the one day that gives full acknowledgement and appreciation solely to the moms in your life. The day has meaning for adults with a newfound appreciation for their elderly parents but everyone from husbands to small children…
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The earliest known astrological studies were made by the Chaldeans of ancient Mesopotamia. They worshiped the planets and, believing that all life was governed by them, they assigned a stone to each. The stone’s properties corresponded to the traits connected…
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Is there anything quite as lovely as gold and diamond jewelery on sun-kissed skin? Vacations are a terrific time to show off your most extravagant jewels, how disappointing to have to leave them at home. You are happy and relaxed…
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One of the best ideas that my wife had (and she has a lot of them) involved her engagement ring. We got engaged after dating for about 7 months, and our engagement was a surprise to both of us. The…
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One size does not fit all You might notice jewelry stores seem to carry rings in one size for men and another for women. Ring sizes vary from approximately four to eight for women, and eight to 12 for men….
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With the jewelry market as huge as it is, you can find places to buy it many places in the Internet. Along with the plethora of jewelry sellers comes the plethora of sales pitches and scammers. They might try to…
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At first you think your eyes are playing tricks on you and then you look again. It’s true. Your diamond engagement ring is missing the diamond. You start to panic and then you remember you have a five year guarantee…
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Look inside your jewelry box and count how many items you have received from your family as you were growing up. If you are anything like me, you have many pieces of jewelry that you have received over the years….
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Most men are taken aback when they realize how many different varieties of a diamond there are. When selecting a diamond for an engagement ring, they may be overwhelmed with the number of options and all of the new terminology….
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An engagement ring is the most important piece of jewelry you will ever pick out. It’s a large personal — and financial — commitment, so there are many things to consider before you buy one. Engagement rings can be quite…
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