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For the love of jewelry 2007-11-12 09:02:00 Do you love jewelry? Who doesn't? Who can resist the urge stop into the local jewelry stores and see what's new? Maybe filling up your jewelry box while there! Jewelry to some is a way of showing _expression and style. The latest trends also are reflective in jewelry. Things like nipple jewelry are probably part of the local trend or fad. Or, jewelry can be a way of showing financial status as
Enhancing the glitter of your jewelry 2007-11-12 08:54:00 Your jewelry is an important investment, and it retains its appearance and value longer if it is properly cared for. Here are some tips to ensure the long life of your gems.
How to Clean Gold Jewelry
Gold is tarnish-resistant, although it can get smudged and grimy. Lotions, powders, soaps, even natural skin oils can cover your jewelry and cut down on its brilliance. Jewelry cleaning removes Read more:glitter
The more affordable colored diamonds 2007-11-11 09:29:00 Fancy colored diamonds are very in these days. Gemologists have developed new ways to create a version of diamonds that are affordable for the average person which is by treating less desirable diamonds. These diamonds are treated with irradiation followed by intense heat. It turns brown and yellowish diamonds into beautifully colored diamonds that you can afford. As a result, they produce
Having fun with costume jewelry 2007-11-10 10:46:00 Costume jewelry is often created with non-precious metals, usually gold or silver plated, and with or without beads and stones. Costume jewelry has been extremely popular around the world for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians are known to have worn decorative beaded necklaces and Cleopatra is probably one of the original wearers of what we now call costume
jewelry. In more recent times Read more:Having
Benefits of Bonded Diamonds 2007-11-09 12:20:00 Before you start shopping for diamonds, consider dealing with a bonded jeweler. Bonded jewelers sell bonded diamonds, and there are very few bonded jewelers in the world. In fact, out of all of the jeweler’s in the world, only about 5% of them are bonded. Buying a bonded diamond will cost more than buying a non-bonded diamond, but when you look at what you get with the bonded option, you will see Read more:Benefits
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How Special a Diamond is.. 2007-11-08 11:58:00 When we walk into a jewelry store and see all the diamond on the display, it’s easy to forget the fact that diamonds are a truly rare stone. Not to mention that, most people don’t even know or even wonder about how long the journey is for a diamond before it settles in the jeweler’s case!
For every one million diamonds that were mined, only one will be found that is a quality of one carat Read more:Special
Diamonds immortalized in history 2007-11-07 08:40:00 Hope Diamond
Among the most well known diamonds is the Hope. This 45.52 carat steel blue diamond is currently on display at the Smithsonian. The legends of the ill-fortune and curse bestowed on the possessor of the Hope Diamond are many. This diamond was donated to the Smithsonian in 1958. The Hope was originally a rather flat, blocky 110-carat rough.
The Dresden Green stands out among the Read more:Diamonds
Choosing and caring for your precious jewelry 2007-11-07 08:28:00 People have enjoyed jewelry throughout history. It has been given as gifts and as a symbol of relationships. It is not only a beautiful accessory, it helps identify a person. Jewelry can be a very expensive investment so making a wise decision on your jewelry purchase is important to make sure the jewelry is of a good quality and (most importantly) that the recipient is happy.
How to select Read more:precious
Buying jewelry wholesale and setting up your own online jewelry store... Sounds fun! 2007-11-07 08:22:00 Opening your own jewelry store has never been easier than it is now. In fact, you can use the Internet to open your own online
jewelry store and never stock a single piece of jewelry! In fact, your jewelry store could be open for business in less than a day – and the only thing you would need to do is market it! This is pretty much an instant business.
First, find jewelry wholesale suppliers. If Read more:Buying
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Timeless beauty in antique jewelry 2007-11-05 05:52:00 Antique jewelry is a timeless classic adornment which can never go out of fashion. It is the epitome of ethereal charm, delicate grace and a gentle reminder of a bygone era. It is that jewelry which has been made during and before the early 1900's.
The jewelry has its own unique character which cannot be copied or imitated. In most cases antique jewelry is handcrafted. It has exquisite Read more:Timeless
Pricing strategies for selling jewelry 2007-11-05 05:46:00 Pricing is an issue that many people in the jewelry business often worry about. However, there is a method that you can easily use, whether you purchase jewelry wholesale or make your own jewelry. Pricing is very important. You don’t want to charge too much, because you won’t sell anything. On the other hand, you want to make sure that you charge enough to make a profit.
If you purchase your Read more:Pricing
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Buying sterling silver jewelry wholesale 2007-11-05 05:41:00 Silver jewelry is not only beautiful, it is very much in style these days. Silver jewelry compliments anything you wear, and it is usually less expensive than gold jewelry. There are many sources from which you can buy silver jewelry wholesale, but the Internet will offer you the biggest selection possible. After all – you will have the whole world at your feet – or fingertips.
As with any other Read more:Buying
Some tips on starting your own home-based jewelry business 2007-11-03 14:58:00 If you make your own jewelry or buy wholesale jewelry that is not in a box, you will need a source for jewelry boxes! Your customers will want their jewelry to arrive in nice display boxes that can be wrapped or presented to the person they bought the jewelry for.
Boxes for jewelry can be found at wholesale prices all over the internet. Simply do a search in any search engine for ‘boxes for Read more:own home
Keeping your jewelry in pristine condition 2007-11-03 14:57:00 Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold:
Both will tend to tarnish over time.
-Store all precious metal jewelry in a zip lock bag to protect it. This does not stop the discoloration, but will drastically slow the process.
-Use a polishing cloth as needed for cleaning your jewelry.
Jewelry with semi-precious stones and crystals:
-Store all jewelry with semi-precious stones and crystals in a zip lock bag
Body jewelry - The unconventional way of accentuating your beauty 2007-11-03 14:53:00 Since ancient times body jewelry has been a part of the culture and heritage of different religions. It has been known to be an essential part of the clothing and appearance of the people in many regions of the world. At different parts of time through the centuries it was also used to signify the class demarcations prevalent in society at that point of time.
How ever in recent times it has Read more:unconventional
It doesn't have to cost a bomb to get beautiful jewelry 2007-11-01 06:39:00 When it comes to estate jewelry there is always much discussion about what is and what is not estate jewelry. The definition is really quite simple. Estate jewelry is jewelry acquired from the estate of another person, who can be living or deceased. The simple definition of estate jewelry is jewelry that is previously owned.
Contrary to what many believe looking good doesn’t have to cost a
Fun trends in costume jewelry 2007-11-01 06:35:00 Color Trends in Costume Jewelry
The fall fashion trends are ushering in another excellent season for costume
jewelry and accessories. Rich colors and bold looks dominate the trend. Teal, amber and amethyst are the important colors with olivine and green used as neutrals. Topaz and peacock are also important and all indications are that rich color will continue into the spring season. Metals are
Finding great jewelry deals at jewelry shows and expos 2007-10-30 10:45:00 Jewelry shows and expos are great places to find jewelry wholesale. These shows and expos are held all over the world throughout the year, and no matter where you live, a show will eventually be held near you – probably within a days drive. In fact, if you live near a major city or a convention center, there will probably be several shows throughout the year that you will be interested in when it
Getting great deals on antique jewelry 2007-10-30 10:42:00 Antique jewelry is typically very valuable, and purchasing such jewelry costs quite a bit of money. But then again, it is possible to buy antique jewelry wholesale as well – if you know where to look.
Most people think that online auctions, such as eBay is the way to go. While this is true occasionally, you will usually find that the seller knows the value of what they are selling, and the price
How you measure the clarity of diamonds 2007-10-30 10:38:00 Clarity is an important aspect of a diamond, and it is important to know how to grade the clarity of a diamond before you buy one. It is actually quite easy to learn how to grade the clarity of a diamond. There are basically two things that you must understand: Diamonds with visual inclusions and blemishes, and those that are ‘eye clean’ meaning that there are no inclusions or blemishes that can
Measuring diamond weights 2007-10-30 10:37:00 Diamonds are measured in Carat Weight. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a diamond
is referred to as four grains, this also means that it is a one carat diamond. The word Carat comes from the word carob. A carob is a bean that grows on a tree in the Mediterranean. In times past, if a diamond weighed the same as a carob bean, it was one carob, or one carat.
However, in the far east, where Read more:Measuring
Bling without blowing the bank 2007-11-15 12:04:00 A nice piece of jewelry can brighten up your entire day. It can bring together an outfit and make you feel great. Paying a lot for that piece of jewelry however, doesn't make you feel very good. There is a lot of variation in the jewelry industry, and prices can fluctuate greatly between vendors. Your job as a bargain shopper is to find the best quality pieces at the lowest prices. Here you'll Read more:Bling
The companion of all your jewelry collection - The jewelry box 2007-11-15 11:55:00 A jewelry box is the perfect companion to all your beautiful jewelry pieces. You can use it not only for keeping your ornaments but also for storing those precious trinkets and items which you care for very deeply.
There are some things which cannot be evaluated in terms of money, these are small fragile things which in some way have touched your life and are of immense significance. A jewelry Read more:collection
Cleaning your diamond 2007-11-14 03:12:00 Through our everyday busy schedules, our diamond
s will be exposed to the elements and get smudged or soiled. Even when we are not wearing them, they’re exposed to dust. Lotions, soaps, our natural skin oils, can cause film and grime on diamonds and inhibit their magnificence look and shine.
So, how to keep that shine? Diamonds require cleaning so that maximum amounts of light can refract their Read more:Cleaning
How are diamonds mined? 2007-11-14 03:05:00 Alluvial Mining
I don’t know about you, but I seldom think about how the diamonds that I wear came to me. After learning a little bit about it, I shall share it with you. Natural diamonds, as opposed to synthetic diamonds or fake diamonds, are mined from the earth. Currently, there are two methods of mining diamonds: Pipe Mining and Alluvial Mining.
When pipe mining is used, the diamonds are
A glimpse at the history of pearl 2007-11-13 07:00:00 Human probably discovered pearl while looking for food at the seashore. The existence of pearls was first documented on 2200 B.C. Enchantment and immaculate shape made them a cherished symbol of elegance for ancient and modern cultures. There are countless of references regarding pearls that can be found in the religions and mythology of cultures from the earliest times. The ancient Egyptians Read more:glimpse
What Are Dirty Diamonds? 2007-11-22 10:37:00 A dirty diamond is one of two things: a rough diamond, or a diamond that hasn’t been cleaned in a while. Rough diamonds are uncut and unpolished – hence, they are dirty. But that type of dirty diamond will soon be cut and polished and sitting in a beautiful jewel box in a display case. Then someone will purchase it, and before long, it will become a dirty diamond once again.
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Diamond Mines Around the World 2007-11-17 23:52:00 The Argyle Mine
Argyle mine is owned by Rio Tinto and located in the Kimberley region in the far north east of Western Australia. This mine is the world’s largest single producer of volume of diamonds. However, due to low proportion of gem quality diamonds it is not the value leader. It does produce 90-95% of the world’s supply of pink diamonds.
Merlin is the second of only two diamond mines Read more:World
Guides for Buying Diamond Online 2007-11-27 07:58:00 With all of the potential for scams concerning diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase diamonds online, without any problems – as long as you are careful.
First, think about your reasons for wanting to purchase the diamond online, as opposed to making a purchase from a local jewelry store. The most common reason is price. Due to low overhead Read more:Buying
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Which one is the real diamond? 2007-11-25 01:34:00 Here is a simple test that you could do in order to determine which one is the real diamond
and which one is fake or in this case, a cubic zirconia.
First, take a blank piece of paper and make a dot on it with a pen.
And then, take the stone in question and turn it upside down on the paper. We will be positioning the diamond, table down and centered on the dot.
Finally, you place the
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