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- 4). Birthstone Meaning By : Alice Sy
January - Garnet
The Romans named this deep-red stone granatum, or pomegranate, because of its resemblance to the fruit's rare, jewel-like seeds. Symbolizing faith and courage, garnets are believed to intensify affection and nurture the imagination.
February - Amethyst
A symbol of peace since ancient times, amethyst was once used to decorate the British crown jewels.
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- 8). Bracelets – Fashionable and affordable attractions and various bracelet types. By : Susan
Bracelets – Fashionable and affordable attractions and various bracelet types.
Bracelets are an inexpensive way to impress the right people.
We have Friendship bracelets, Family bracelets, donation bracelets, sex bracelets and many more. With companies like Lance Armstrong and Nike jumping in there, is going to be a lot more coming.
What are bracelets?
Bracelets are ornaments worn around wrists or upper arm.
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- 10). Colored Diamonds You Can Buy By : J Schipper
Aside from white, diamonds are also found in shades of yellow, brown, red, purple, blue and green. The color can be either natural or artificial.
Natural fancy color diamonds get their coloring in different ways. The color can be due to trace elements present in the stones, such as nitrogen, which produces a yellow diamond. The diamond may have been exposed to radiation during its creation; green diamonds are an example of gems affected by radiation.
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- 11). The History of Rings By : Martin Smith
During the Medieval period is when rings became popular. All classes of people wore rings from the poorest to the richest. Rings were typically made of iron, copper, silver, and gold. The material of the ring worn usually indicated the class of the wearer. It wasn't until around the 14th century that faceted jewels appeared in rings.
Some cultures have rings typically associated with them.
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- 12). What To Look For When Buying Gold Jewelry By : Gregg Hall
Gold jewelry is a look that has never gone out of style and is as popular as ever. Purer gold jewelry does not cause staining or tarnishing like inferior alloy blends. Usually if someone has a problem with staining on their skin it is due to their body and not the gold.
Gold is very malleable and as such can be made into just about any shape including tiny hair like strands and thin sheets.
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- 13). How to Sell Your Diamond Ring By : Denny Reinke
Most advertising campaigns by De Beers feature their famous slogan “A Diamond is Forever.” Consequently, women seldom sell a diamond and often feel uncomfortable buying diamonds previously owned by other women. There is a sentimental aspect to diamonds that is very different from other tangible assets like boats, houses or automobiles. However, there are occasions when consumers need to sell their diamonds and, unlike the used car market, there is not a well-developed method for consumers to sell their diamonds.
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- 14). Promise Ring By : Mike Daniels
Promise ring is sometimes presented to a girl at the start of serious flirtation - many young ladies consider this gift as an engagement ring and might be scared - promise rings are not widely used and common compared to engagement rings. And she might be not prepared to be engaged to the man at that point in their relations. It is a good idea to explain the meaning of the gift to her.
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- 15). Difference between Fresh Water and Salt Water Pearls By : Doug
Pearls are produced in both salt and fresh water, but the difference is astounding. Usually, the salt water variety of pearls are of a better quality and are also more expensive than pearls found in salt water; however, the choice between fresh water and salt water pearls is completely personal.
For starters, pearls are made from shellfish. When an irritant, such as a piece of sand, invades the delicate lining of the creature, it secretes a smooth substance to coat the irritant, thus creating a pearl.
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- 17). Jewelry Appraiser Services By : Denny Reinke
Jewelry appraisers can provide valuable services to people who own diamonds and jewelry or are in the process of buying diamonds and jewelry.
First, the jewelry appraiser can identify your jewelry as to the material, quality, workmanship, condition and other characteristics that influence the item’s value. For example, diamonds that appear similar to the eye can vary in terms of color, clarity, cut, fluorescence, measurements and durability.
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- 19). How To Choose A Pearl Necklace For Your Wedding Day By : Donna Somerkin
There is nothing more beautiful to complement a wedding dress than a stunning strand of pearls. This traditional wedding jewelry is more popular than ever, with brides using all styles of pearl jewelry to add that finishing touch to their bridal ensemble. In addition to looking fabulous, wearing a pearl necklace on your wedding day has historically been known as a good luck charm, promising to bring the marriage years of happiness.
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- 20). Hip Hop Craze By : Derek Belay
Have you ever noticed the kid in the mall wearing a chain and cross gleaming with what looks like diamond jewelry? They aren’t diamonds, of course and they may not be kids. In today’s Hip Hop age we are facing an explosion of interest in these “fake” diamonds better known as cubic zirconia. Hip Hop fans of all ages are imitating their rap idols in their adornment of the most flamboyant types of jewelry accessories.
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- 22). Six common questions about sterling silver jewelry By : Greg P.
Sterling silver jewelry has been a popular commodity for thousands of years. One of the obvious reasons is the affordability over other precious metals gold and platinum. The large variety of sterling silver jewelry requires certain knowledge in order to choose the right piece and also keep it in good condition as long as possible. The followings are the most common questions concerning sterling silver jewelry.
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- 24). Vintage Costume Jewelry: Yesterday's Fashion Today By : gemwriter
Jewelry, whether fine or costume, has been a part of human culture since the earliest times. People wear jewelry to satisfy their vanity, to indulge their love for beautiful things, and to look good to others. Vintage costume jewelry fulfills all these criteria, but at a fraction of the cost of real or fine jewelry. It is an inexpensive alternative that does not sacrifice taste as well as style.
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- 25). Choose the Right Diamond Cut for Your Diamond Pendant By : Ray La Foy
The most popular of diamond pendants on the market are the round brilliant diamonds. They take up 75 percent of the demand of diamonds. These are also the most expensive diamonds and although most are used in engagement rings, but some find their way into diamond pendants.
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