| Four Things You Must Know When Looking For A Quality Diamond by Gregg Hall |
| Everywhere around the world jewelers use the 4 C's to determine and present the value of a diamond. If you are going to buy diamonds then you need to learn about the 4 C's and know what they are and how they work. |
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| The Many Shapes Of Diamonds And The Difference Between Shape And Cut by Gregg Hall |
| Even though two diamonds of the same shape may look the same no two diamonds are ever going to be the same. Even if you had two identical rings with two identical stones they would not look the same when worn by two different people due to hand size and skin color. |
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| How Fine Diamonds Are Graded For Clarity And What Affects The Rating by Gregg Hall |
| A diamond is graded for clarity based on the number of flaws it has inside and out. The fewer flaws there are on it and inside and out the more valuable it is going to be. There are only a few stones that can be classified as flawless and they are of seriously high value. |
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| Facts About Rough Diamonds by David Cowley |
| What to look for in a rough diamond before you purchase one |
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| Choosing a Ring Prong Setting by Ann Knapp |
| Gold, platinum and silver rings offer variety different settings. Before you go out and buy an engagement ring, wedding ring or other ring, take a look at this brief guide to the various ring prong settings that are currently available. |
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| Buying an Engagement Ring For Your Beloved by Ann Knapp |
| The best way to buy an engagement ring is to let her pick it out herself! After all, your fiance will wear this ring every day and it must feel good on her finger and it must suit her lifestyle. It may take trying on many diamond shapes and setting styles in gold or other precious metals to determine the best ring for her. |
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| Birthstones: Everyone Has One But What Are They? by Ann Knapp |
| Have you ever wondered what exactly is a birthstone and what do the stones signify? Briefly, birthstones are precious stones and gemstones that are associated with a particular month. There is a rich history behind the popular birthstones that people wear today in their rings, bracelets, pendants and other jewelry, and I would like to share that story with you. |
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| Caring for Your Gold Jewelry: Four "Golden" Rules by Ann Knapp |
There are four simple rules to keeping your gold jewelry looking like new. Gold is very durable but its luster can fade with time. However, with proper care, your gold will list for a lifetime. Take a look at these four golden rules and your jewelry will be shining for a long time to come.
1. Don't wear your golden jewelry 24/7 |
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| How Charming -- Why Charms And Charm Bracelets? by Ann Knapp |
Traditionally, there are several times in a woman's life when she can receive a charm bracelet; once as a young girl and once for her marriage.
In the past, when a woman married, she was given a charm bracelet to celebrate her future. A charm bracelet with wedding bells or a marriage certificate was later filled with charms representing the honeymoon, anniversaries and the birth of her children. |
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| How to Care For Your Diamonds To Keep Them Looking Shiny And New by Gregg Hall |
| There are many different ways you can clean you precious stones. You can either clean them yourself or get them cleaned by the jeweler you bought it from. |
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| Everyone Wants Big Diamonds by David Cowley |
| What you need to know before you purchase a diamond |
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| Jewelry Gift Ideas - Shopping for Bracelets by LuLu Bell |
| When searching for a gift of jewelry for a special person in your life, why not consider a bracelet? Whether it's for a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, Valentine's day, Mother's Day, or even Father's Day, bracelets are great for almost all situations. Available in many different materials, sizes, and designs, bracelets range from the incredibly expensive to the refreshingly simple. |
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| Where Colored Diamonds Come From And How They Are Named by Gregg Hall |
| A lot of people are starting to like the more colorful diamonds more than the original clear white diamond. A lot of diamond colors come from the earth from which they are mined, but others jewelers color to make them look good. |
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| The Symbolism Of Rings - Some Of The Reasons They Are Worn by Gregg Hall |
| Some jewelry has symbolism that is quite evident just by the design of the piece itself, others may require a little more investigation but the ring is a piece of jewelry that is full of symbolism in itself regardless of the design. |
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| How The Metals And Other Materials Used To Make Rings And Other Jewelry Have Changed by Gregg Hall |
| The art of making jewelry has been around a long time but in recent years there have been many technological advances that have made it even better. There are many more choices in metals and in the precious stones that are actually placed in the settings now. |
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| Why So Many Celtic Rings Feature Complicated Geometric Designs And Intricate Knots by Gregg Hall |
| We get a great deal of modern art from the ancient Celts including paintings and even tattoos and rings aren't any different. One of the most popular designs of all is that of the famed Celtic Knots which are repetitive designs of interlaced knots that seemingly have no end and no beginning. |
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| Your Guide to Faux Jewelry by Ivanovich Cuxev |
| Purchasing jewelry of any kind is a considerable effort for the shopper, as many types of jewelry are strange and exotic. Not being familiar with jewelry can be a very challenging problem for the user who is searching for faux jewelry in attempt to save some money. |
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| If You Haven't Heard Of The Mido Brand Of Watches You Are Missing Out by Gregg Hall |
| Talk of trendy watches brings to one's attention the name of Mido. This fine quality watch is still one favored by watch wearers today. Mido has been known for a long time as a good quality fashionable watch. It remains one of the premier watchmakers still to this day. |
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| The Significance Of The Gems That Make Up Birthstones by Gregg Hall |
| Birthstone rings can be individual stones just for one person's birth date or they can be multiple stones such as in the case of a ring for a couple or such as rings that parent's may have with the birthstones of their children in them. |
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| The History Of The Charm Bracelet by Ann Knapp |
A long time ago:
The history of charms goes back as far as the Neolithic era. One of our ancient ancestors would pick up an unusual stone or piece of wood and carry it with him to ward off his enemies. Thousands of years later, elaborate jewelry made of precious stones and metals emerged during the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs... |
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| Buying Gold Jewelry: What You Need to Know by Ann Knapp |
| Gold has been valued by humanity since the dawn of civilization and gold jewelry never goes out of style. However, in order to make the best possible choice when buying gold jewelry it is good to know some of the basic facts as well as the jargon of the jewelry trade. |
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| Why Citizen Watches Are Becoming A Standard In The Watch Industry by Gregg Hall |
| Citizen watches changed their watches by creating a watch that was light weight and was light on the wrist and could have all the features and more of the old. Since they changed they have become known as one of the biggest watch making companies in the whole world. |
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| Almost Everyone Wears Rings But Where Does The Tradition Come From? by Gregg Hall |
| The tradition of wearing rings really became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages when the rings were constructed of gold, silver, or copper which also served to show what social class the person belonged to who was wearing the ring. |
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| A High Quality Dive Watch - Don't Leave The Boat Without One by Gregg Hall |
| In the ocean it is a whole other world from ours. Bright colors and diverse corals can bring divers from all around the world. You should always remember your gauges and regulators when diving down. When you are diving it is very simple to forget about the time. |
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| Pandora is The New Trend In Jewelry by Ann Knapp |
| More than the name of a legendary figure with an infamous box, Pandora is also the hot new jewelry trend that's sweeping America. This unique jewelry is now available at fine gift, jewelry and department stores across North America. |
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