tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64465110572979584822012-01-23T17:23:15.247-08:00Not all that shines is gold... It could be diamonds, platinum, emeralds, rubies, silver, sapphires or even crystals! May it be the genuine article or plated jewelry, it can be beautiful and it is all discussed here.Fadila & Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10626322579166317075noreply@blogger.comBlogger1101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446511057297958482.post-31702700359440758162008-04-06T07:13:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:31:16.236-08:00

Just want to share with everybody a bracelet I made just for fun. This is a padparadscha color swarovski crystal. I used the bicone shaped crystal and place a rondelle between the beads. I had fun making bracelets and it isn't hard at all. Actually it's kinda therapeutic. Anyway, just want to share my work with you out there. What do you think?

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Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Aquamarine means 'water of the sea' in Latin. People in the Middle Ages thought that aquamarine could magically overcome the effects of poison while the ancient sailors traveled with aquamarine crystals, believing that it would ensure a safe passage, and guarantee a safe return; they often slept with the stones under their pillow to ensure sound sleep. They

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Estate Earrings add the finishing touch to any outfit – from your jeans to your wedding dress. They complete your look and polish your image. There are earrings for all occasions and esate jewelry earrings add just a little extra flavor.You can buy your favorite earrings from the 1950’s or you can purchase earrings that were once owned by celebrities. You can stand out from the rest with your

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As mens wedding rings become more and more popular mens moissanite wedding rings become popular at an even faster rate. Wedding rings for men are here to stay and so are mens moissanite wedding rings. What is moissanite I hear you ask? Moissanite is the newest jewelry stone which is taking the jewelry industry by storm. And whilst moissanite is popular amongst the women, mens moissanite wedding

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Once upon a time the plain gold band was the only choice for a man’s wedding ring. While brides-to-be deliberated over filigree, gem stones and other detailing, grooms simply told the jeweler their finger size and went on their way. But times have changed. Today grooms have a host of options, from intricately detailed to customized creations. Wedding rings come in a variety of styles, metals and

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Whether we like it or not current trends in engagement rings say bigger is so much better. Just have a look at what style engagement rings celebrities are choosing. And of course what’s good for them is good for the rest of us. J Lo’s engagement to Ben Affleck also started an interesting trend of consumers seeking out pink diamonds. In no other time in history have pink diamonds been as popular

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My latest obsession when it comes to jewelry making lately is the Swarovski Pearl. It looks like real pearls, weigh and feels like one too. And here is one of the pearl necklace that I made. Notice how the pearls shine and how lovely the color is. The color is powder rose.A close up picture of the pendant and the lovely pearls. The chain is silver plated actually. I didn't use real silver since

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Many of us do not know what body jewelry is all about. Many of us are used to things like rings, necklaces, and earrings. But, what about navel rings? What is it about navel piercing that has teenagers so engrossed in it? And it isn't a passing fad, just yet anyway!Belly button rings and navel jewelry has become a hot marketing item these days. It is possible to find wholesale body jewelry as

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In the spirit of the month February, I would like to share with all my readers a pair of an Amethyst earrings that I just made for a friend of mine for her birthday. Why Amethyst? Well, because she was born in February and it's the birthstone for the month.I used the baroque shaped pendant swarovski crystal and simply slapped a pendant clip on each crystal and hooked it on the sterling silver

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High quality man made diamonds are a bargain at about $80 per carat, and they do not increase in price exponentially as carat weight increases. For example, a one-carat synthetic diamond costs about $80; a three-carat man made diamond would then sell for $240. A one-carat mined diamond that sells for $3000 would go for $45,000 in a three-carat size, all things being equal, which with mined

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Earrings are an important part of every woman’s wardrobe, whether we are headed for a day at the beach, to the office, or to a wedding. Your earrings give a subtle hint about your personality.You can change the entire look and feel of your wardrobe by adding the right earrings. You can bring out your softer feminine side, the sexy goddess, or present simple charm, sophistication, or elegance. For

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Pearls are an enduring classic of romantic beauty and sophistication suitable for almost any occasions or celebrations. Pearls may be worn with formal eveningwear, with a business suit, or casually with a sweater and jeans. The official June birthstone provides an ideal choice for brides, young women looking for a touch of elegance, or a cherished gift for birthday, Christmas, graduation,

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Natural mined diamonds have been coming under a lot of heat recently. Award-winning journalist Cecil Adams sums it up the best in a recent article: “diamonds are a scam, pure and simple.” Most people in the new millennium understand that between the DeBeers diamond cartel, the issue of child labor in Third World diamond processing operations, and “blood diamonds” used to finance oppression and

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Happy Valentine's Day to all my readers! This is the day when chocolate, roses, gifts, jewelries, diamonds and romantic date come out without any reserve. But mind you all, don't let this day be the day when your pocket gets drain and your saving account becomes empty! You don't need to go all crazy just to make this day special and memorable. The love that you're celebrating is special

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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

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The Swarovski Crystal Pearl looks exactly like the real pearl. Each Swarovski Crystal Pearl is created around a crystal core, hence the name Crystal Pearl. This crystal core gives the pearl its ideal weight and combined with the Swarovski Pearl coating it causes each Crystal Pearl to glow from within. The pearl coating developed by Swarovski is applied around the crystal core in pearly layers.

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Italian charm bracelets are a very popular item right now. But, what are they and what do they stand for, if anything. Bracelets in general, whether for special occasions like friendship bracelets, or just beautiful ones like diamond tennis bracelets have been worn for years as a regular pieces of jewelry. Of course, there are many styles and types to choose from. Even children enjoy jelly

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There are as many good reasons to consider purchasing an antique engagement ring as there are reasons for deciding when to pop the question. While modern day jewelers struggle to offer customers something unique and contemporary, the bride-to-be may be more inclined to appreciate the style and inherent charm of an antique. Another perfectly acceptable reason for purchasing antique engagement

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When we talk about precious metals we usually mean gold, platinum and another pure metal, fine silver. Silver is one of the original materials of value mentioned in the Bible, together with other originals such as precious gemstones that existed from the beginning of time.This explains part of the attraction associated with these 'non-virtual' commodities - they existed for a very long time in

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When selecting a piece of diamond jewelry, be it an earring set, a nice pendant or a diamond ring, it is important to have an understanding of the 4 C’s. Some of you may not know what are the four C’s and what in the world do they actually mean? 4 C's stand for the clarity, cut, color and carat weight of a diamond. And when you're choosing a diamond, it is the smart thing to do to choose it base

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If you’ve ever gone shopping with a teenage girl you know that teenagers can be a very picky bunch! Their physical and mental growth has them experimenting with all kinds of fashion items to improve their image and their look. Teenage girls have a fashion statement to make too! And estate jewelry is ready for teen fashions!A teen’s fashion statement which includes both clothing and jewelry plays

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I could've simply said that I made these earrings under 10 minutes, but that wouldn't be logical. Because you need all the concentration and precisions in you to make your own jewelry. Not because it's hard. It's because you wouldn't want the loop to be all weird or you wouldn't want to mistakenly count your beads and suddenly end up with different length of earrings on each side.The reason I

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You’re in the market for your wedding rings. You've put a lot of thought into them, and you don't want the plain bands everyone else is wearing. You want something different, more unique. Here’s some ideas to toss around.You can have custom bands done by a jeweler. You could pick a theme that’s important to both of you. Or you could just choose a style and design you both like. When you choose

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Anyone who knows jewelry knows about Navajo jewelry. The Navajo, a native American tribe have inspired and have been admired because of their creativity in the design of their jewelry and other works of art. Every piece of Navajo jewelry is made with skill and in a unique design.Navajo jewelry is the product of the Navajo people. These nomadic people were discovered by the Spaniards around 1540.

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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

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Learn about diamondsSometimes, I just can’t help myself but to keep on emphasizing this to anyone who wants to buy a diamond online: LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT DIAMONDS! Pardon me, I don’t mean to shout. But the fact that many people are very ignorant about diamond yet want to buy them through the internet is driving me crazy.Believe it a not, there are jewelers who are unable to differentiate a

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Buying wholesale jewelry is really quite easy. The Internet gives you access to all of the wholesale jewelry companies you could ever need to make your selections, so you can buy exactly what you want or need at very competitive prices.There is a difference between online jewelry stores and online wholesale companies. Online jewelry stores sell jewelry at retail prices, even though the price may

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The best thing about Swarovski crystal is it got a variety of gorgeous color selections. And here I have the Swarovski crystal color chart. See how beautiful the colors are. My favorites are the Fuchsia and the sapphire. What’s yours? Oh, and the chart may look too small, but click on it so you can view the larger image.Also, some colors come with the normal ones and the AB ones. AB stands for

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Honestly, other than the fact that Swarovski Crystal makes gorgeous jewelry, I don’t really care about the history and what the crystal contain of. To me, as long as it pretty and useful, it’s all good. But then one day a friend of mine started asking me about how long has Swarovski crystal been around and right then I was a little embarrassed of myself for being so ignorant. So, I Google up

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If you’re looking for something to give your girl friends for their birthday, instead of buying them why don’t you simply make it for them. You can easily construct a pair of earrings and a pendant no more than 30 minutes. In no time, you got yourself a beautiful jewelry set. That’s what I always do. My friends love it, not to mention that it is more meaningful since you made it yourself.Here’s

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If you are a creative person, with a great sense of style and flair, you may be able to start your own business – making and selling wholesale jewelry. Because each person is unique, they want jewelry piece that is one of a kind that nobody else in the world owns! You can use this kind of thinking to you benefit by simply starting your very own unique wholesale jewelry company.You can easily

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Buying wholesale jewelry at estates sales is actually quite easy. In fact, in most cases, this is the easiest way to get very rare or old pieces at or below the wholesale prices! There is, however, a method to the madness when it comes to walking away with an heirloom piece at a rock bottom price!Most people have estate sales when a person has died. Unless the person was extremely wealthy, an

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Diamonds may be a woman’s best friend, but modern man made diamonds are so good as to be indistinguishable from real diamonds. And when you look at the huge savings on price, man made diamonds may be a woman’s best decision.Increasingly, engaged couples are considering the cost of some wedding jewelry. In today’s high pressure high cost lifestyle couples are really wondering whether or not it is

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It’s incredibly easy and you don’t need to add up any clasp for it. All you need is enough beads and the elastic string itself.First, you should take a measurement around your wrist. Say, it’s about 6 inches, line up your beads for exactly that length. You don’t need to make it extra long because these kinds of bracelets are meant to wrap around your wrist just nice.Anyway, proceed by stringing

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Many people think that if they try to talk to a wholesale jewelry dealer that they will get better bargains. In the case of buying in bulk, they are absolutely right! Most wholesale jewelry dealers will offer you a lower price if you are buying in bulk – but if you are just buying one or two pieces, it really doesn’t pay for them to offer you prices cheaper than usual.Other than getting a good

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The reason you should tie knots between your beads is so that these beads won’t be in contact with each other. Plus, with knots, it just adds to the length and you can save the amount of beads that you need. It also makes your necklace looks more nicely instead of being stiff and inflexible. Another reason is if your necklace or bracelet breaks, you won’t have your beads falling off flying all

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If you plan to export wholesale jewelry, the very first thing that you should do is to find out if it is legal. You must understand that sending just one piece of jewelry to another country is considered ‘exporting goods.’ No matter where it is going, if it is outside of the United States, or the country that you live in, it is in fact exporting.You can find out if exporting certain pieces of

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Do you have a better way to accessorize yourself than with a nice piece of jewelry? The problem is that sometimes costume jewelry can also be extremely expensive. Nevertheless, you have another alternative to buying them you can make them. It is easy to learn how to create your own jewelry. And sometimes it is even better than buying them because you can make them to match your outfits and your

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Amber is a beautiful gift from mother nature. It comes in many different colors - yellow, orange, red, white, brown, green, blue and almost black. It may be transparent or clouded. Transparent tones range from pale to dark yellow, to yellow light brown. Cloudy amber comes in many colors.Amber is fossilized resin of ancient trees that grew in “amber forests”. Through various physical and chemical

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Since its January, I thought it would be fun to recommend jewelries with Garnet stone on it. Garnet, as I mentioned in my previous post is the birthstone that represents January. If you have a friend or a love one whom birthday is in this month, these pieces are excellent gifts to get for them.My first recommendation is a 10k gold pendant with an oval garnet stone on it. This lovely pendant is a

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If you are considering importing jewelry wholesale style, you might want to see what your other options are. When jewelry is imported, there are additional costs, such as high shipping costs, that you may not be prepared to pay. There are also other issues to consider as well.Customs is a major issue, because some materials that come from endangered animals are outlawed in the United States –

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In our hungry-for-anything new pop culture world, celebrities are often the ones that can start a hot fashion trend seemingly overnight. With their heavy media exposure, they are often photographed wearing the latest styles in fashion and jewelry.Platinum engagement and wedding rings are the latest celebrity trend that has taken the jewelry industry by storm. Several high-profile newlyweds have

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No matter what you may need wholesale jewelry supplies for, there are a variety of sources for obtaining them. However, in most cases, you will find the least expensive supplies through online sources. This is due to the fact that you literally have the whole world of wholesale jewelry supply sources at a click of a mouse and those companies are all in competition with each other.Whether you are

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Sterling silver is an excellent choice in estate jewelry. Long lasting, easy to care for, and so gorgeous! Buying sterling silver estate jewelry can be a lot of fun but it can also be confusing.Whether you are looking at sterling silver for a gift for that special someone or looking to add to your own jewelry to make that fashion statement, it’s important you understand the terms that are used

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Selecting jewelry isn’t hard, when you can see it and touch it. However when you purchase jewelry wholesale, you often won’t have this opportunity before making a purchase, since most of these purchases are made online or through mail order. This makes the selection process a bit harder.Start by reading all of the information that is supplied. Make sure that words like ‘gold plated’ or ‘faux’ are

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If you own a pearl necklace, you should also know that it need to be restrung every 1-2 years even under your nearly perfect protection? This is because your sweat, perfume, body lotion, dust, and many other elements can dirty and damage strings, and strings themselves can be naturally stretched too. You can go to the professional jeweler to have them done, or you can do it yourself. In fact

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For centuries sparkling, beautiful jewels have been THE sign of wealth and luxury the world over. Wearing quality jewelry makes just about everyone feel special and look better. Jewels have had such a long and lasting importance in our world that we give them as a sign of our most treasured possession -- a long-term relationship.Increasingly, wearing fine jewelry can be a noticeable sign of your

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Estate Jewelry is the perfect gift for your Mom whether it’s for Mother’s Day, her birthday, or Christmas. Mother’s will always enjoy a lovely piece of jewelry. But there are some things you should know before heading out to buy that jewelry to make sure you don’t pay too much or don’t land up with a fake piece of jewelry. Estate jewelry is always an excellent choice because your Mom may have

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Buying wholesale jewelry online is quite easy, and most of the time, it is an enjoyable shopping experience. In fact, many people prefer this method of buying wholesale jewelry simply because they find a much wider selection at much lower prices. However, some of the buying public is still wary of online businesses. If this sounds like you, there is really no need for concern. Simply follow a few

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If you're into jewelry making business, then you definitely need to know how maintain and repair these jewelries in case something goes wrong. If you can offer your clients free or discounted repair service, you will find that you have better customer relations. Even better if you could offer guarantee your pieces and offer free repairs for a specified period of time after the sale. This is a

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You may have heard about birthstones before. They are gemstones that represent the month of one’s birthday. For example, if you were born in April your birthstone would be the diamond. And if you were born in August, that would be a peridot. It is believed that by wearing it could bring good luck and health.It’s a nice tradition. Birthstone jewelry always made a beautiful gift. If your love one

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Nowadays it seems everyone is getting body piercing. Belly chains, belly rings, nose rings, ear rings, and other rings are common today. If you like sexy and stylish the online shopping market offers a variety of body jewelry including the “Double Thong Sterling Silver Bali and Hematite Barefoot Sandals” anklets. If you have multiple body-piercing then you may enjoy a “Swarovski Crystal and Faux

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If you have a great sense of style and creativity, you should consider constructing quality custom jewelry for individual clients. If you are good at it, you will find that you have customers calling you over and over again to construct special pieces for them, or as gifts for others.Making custom jewelry is not so hard. Again, you need a sense of style and creativity but the skills and knowledge

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Making jewelry is not only fun, it is actually very easy. It just takes a lot of creativity, and a little skill. In fact, you could easily start your own wholesale jewelry company by making jewelry yourself.There are countless books available with instructions and ideas for jewelry making. There are also numerous websites where you can learn how to make your own jewelry and get ideas. In the

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Hello my fellow blog readers! I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. May this Christmas brings all of you many joys and smiles. During this happy and festive day, let us not forget the unfortunate ones out there and give them our pray. Merry Christmas, everybody!

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If you are in the jewelry business or thinking about getting into the jewelry business, you need to find jewelry wholesale sources. Finding these sources isn’t as difficult as you might think since now that they are everywhere, and if you have access to the Internet, you literally have the world of jewelry wholesale at your fingertips.There are many wholesale company directories available online,

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When purchasing beads, you must be very careful. You don’t want to end up with beads that are not worth a thing to you. Selecting beads takes a lot of thought and I'm not talking about plastic beads that children use to make jewelry. I mean the higher quality ones used to make grown up jewelries.Avoid cheap plastic beads. This may be suitable for some pieces, but it isn’t very durable or very

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I love browsing around looking for gift ideas. And here are some more jewelries that I found and reminds me of Christmas.A heart-shaped angel pendant necklace just screams Christmas, isn't it? This one is a 24K gold plated with a single solitaire diamond. A symbolic of a praying angel watching over the recipient of this lovely gift.A heart-shaped pendant necklace sparkles with Swarovski Crystal

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So you want to sell your jewelry? Well, selling jewelries is a big business, and you definitely need a catalog of your offerings! Making a catalog isn’t as difficult as you might think. First, you have two options: an online catalog or a printed catalog. The choice is yours.Overall, an online catalog is the least expensive way to advertise your jewelry company – but with all of the online jewelry

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Many of the jewelry wholesale pieces that you make will include birthstones, and purchasing birthstones is not always cheap. Therefore, you will need to find jewelry wholesale sources for birthstones that you can afford.Everyone loves jewelry with their birthstones in it. This type of jewelry makes perfect birthday gifts, as well as Christmas gifts. Some birthstones, such as opals, are quite

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When I think of Christmas, I'll think of the color red and white. White for all the snow and red for the Santa's costume. So, when I saw this white gold necklace complete with a red colored diamond, I thought this is a perfect gift idea.And then there's snowflake design that caught my eyes. These snowflakes earrings are just lovely. Another perfect Christmas gift!

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A silver bracelet is an elegant piece of jewelry that can be worn with almost anything at any occasion. However, silver is exposed to elements everyday that cause it to tarnish or to oxidize. The catalysts for tarnish include many elements such as oxygen, sulfur, or even the salt residue from your hands. There is some proper care and cleaning that one must know to keep silver looking its best.

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Christmas is around the corner and it's that time of the year when you men got to go out there, face your fear, and do some shopping! There are tons affordable jewelry gift ideas any of which could be a good Christmas gift for girlfriend or lucky girl out there. The trick in buying jewelry for your special girl is in finding something that she likes. Do know that it's easier than it sounds. But

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There are many reasons why you may want to sell a diamond that you own. Perhaps you’ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped for cash. The reasons why don’t really matter – getting the best possible price is what counts! The way to obtain the best price for the diamond is to not be in a rush. Slow down, and carefully consider all of your options – there are many.First, have the diamond appraised.

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Caring for a diamond takes more than occasional cleanings. Diamonds are forever, but they can be damaged if you are not careful. By learning how to properly care for your diamond, you will ensure that your diamond is indeed forever.First, you should take your diamond jewelry to a jeweler once a year. Have him check the mountings and prongs that hold your diamond in place. Have him make any needed

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When diamonds, crystals, and other different kinds of colored-gemstones are popular, designers and jewelry fans never abandon pearls due to their enormous range of shape, color, size, and the variety of other jewelry they easily mix with. Not only this, but they are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, pearl jewelry design is becoming more and more diverse, rather than staying simple.With the

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Pricing most products is quite easy. Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15 – 30% or more. Simple, right? Well, pricing diamonds isn’t quite that simple. There are many factors that are considered when diamonds are priced.Diamond prices are determined first by adding the cost of the rough diamond, the cost of cutting the

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There is much to consider when purchasing a diamond – especially diamond engagement rings! Do you know that the tradition of presenting a woman with a diamond engagement ring when proposing began in 1477? It was when Archduke Maximilian presented a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy – and in most cases, the woman you plan to propose to will expect a ring to accompany that proposal!First, determine

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Diamonds are graded for certification by laboratories using grading criteria. Four of these criteria are critical to understand when making a diamond purchase or investment. Known as the “Four C’s” these criteria are: color, cut, clarity and carat. Color is the result of the composition of a diamond and it does not change. When a jeweler is describing the color of a diamond they are referring to

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Lately pearl jewelries seem to be making a come back resulting it to be a must-have jewelry in each woman's wardrobe. Why don’t you surprise her by giving her a piece of pearl jewelry on that special day of yours… anniversary, birthday, you name it.However, I do understand how hard it is for some men to pick out that perfect piece of jewelry that will make your woman happy. Yeah, they do say that

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As I mentioned in my previous post, having a certificate or a diamond grading report is very important, and for your own good, you want to get one. Unfortunately, you probably won’t understand a word of what is on that diamond grading report, unless you are in fact, a jeweler.On the color grading scale, D, E, and F mean that the diamond has no color. G, H, and I means that it has very little

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Insuring a diamond takes a bit of thought, planning, and shopping around. Diamond insurance isn’t like purchasing car insurance. It is quite different. Depending on the state that you live in, there are basically three different types of policies that will cover diamonds, and all insurance policies that cover diamonds are considered Marine type policies.The first type of insurance policies for

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The first synthetic diamonds were produced by General Electric in 1954. A synthetic diamond is basically a rock that has the durability, refractive index and hardness of a natural diamond – but it is made by man. A synthetic diamond should not be confused with stimulant diamonds, such as glass, cubic zirconia, or moissanite.Although the technology for synthetic diamonds came into play in 1954, no

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A diamond certificate is also known as a Diamond Grading Report. This report comes from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), and you should require this report when you are purchasing a diamond.With a diamond certificate, you can verify the color, cut, carat, weight, and clarity of the diamond. You don’t have to worry about a diamond dealer telling you anything less than the truth, because

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Diamonds are one of the few products that simply cannot be ‘branded.’ Even though there are different cuts, different grades, and different values placed on each and every diamond in existence, no diamond is any specific brand – just as gold is not a specific brand.DeBeers DiamondBranding is actually based on who owns the diamond. For instance, if DeBeers owns the diamond, it is a DeBeers Diamond

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There are many different cuts of diamonds to choose from. The cut essentially refers to the shape that the diamond is cut into, and other than just shapes, it also has a great impact on how much the diamond sparkles.Marquise Cut DiamondThe most popular cuts are heart, marquise, oval, pear, princess, round, trillion, and emerald cuts. A diamond shape, like I mentioned before has an impact on how

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When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there are some major ones that come up from time to time concerning the buying and selling of diamonds. Scams occur simply because most people who buy diamonds – for whatever reasons – don’t know that much about diamonds. Therefore, they are easily fooled.A common scam that most jewelry stores participate in

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Diamonds that we see in the jewelry stores are diamonds that has been carefully cut. Often times, we see diamonds being labeled with it cut design names such as princess cut, marquise cut or heart shape cut. Some of us may not know how does these cuts look like, and believe me, there are a lot of cuts out there. But here are the most common ones:Round cutPrincess cutEmerald cutCushion cutAsscher

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In their most natural form, diamonds are... well, quite ugly. They have no luster or shine, and in fact, look like nothing more than broken glass. A diamond must be cut, and then polished before it actually becomes athing of beauty.Diamonds are cut with saws, into round shapes. From the rounded shape, other shapes may be cut, such as heart shapes – but the shape is less important than the quality

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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

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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 gemstone on

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In this world of advanced technology it is almost impossible to simply look at a diamond and determine whether it is real or not – especially if you don’t know much about diamonds. There are some steps that you can take to avoid buying a fake diamond,however.First, only deal with reputable jewelers, and when you find a reputable jeweler, stick with them. Avoid buying diamonds or other jewelry

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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.Diamonds become dirty.

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The Argyle MineArgyle 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 in

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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

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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

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Through our everyday busy schedules, our diamonds 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

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Alluvial MiningI 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

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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

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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

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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 JewelryGold 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 this

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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

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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

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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

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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 diamond.

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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 natural

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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

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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

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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

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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

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