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What Is Palladium And How Is It Used? - Bo Carpenter
Palladium deserves a small chapter in the history of jewelry. Let's take a look at the history of this metal and its role in the world of jewelry. Of the platinum group of metals -- platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium and ruthenium -- palladium has the lowest specific gravity... Submitted 4 years 164 days ago.

AGS Diamond Grading Report: How Do They Compare to GIA? - - James Greene
When consumers are shopping for diamonds they will often be met with terms such as AGS diamond grading report or GIA diamond grading report in the midst of their gemstone browsing. These reports are ones which are issued by two of the more popular diamond grading laboratories, American Gem... Submitted 4 years 289 days ago.

Diamonds From the Internet: Can I Find a Good Quality Diamond on the Internet? - - James Greene
The Internet is a great place to go not only to obtain information on almost any subject but to purchase almost any type of item as well. This rings true also in the case of diamond purchases. Some may be a bit hesitant to purchase an expensive and important item such as a diamond online, however... Submitted 4 years 289 days ago.

Gemstones: Natural, Synthetic, or Imitation? - Brett Rye
Gemstones are an important commodity in today's marketplace. They have been sought after for thousands of years for their beauty, metaphysical properties, and commercial uses. In earlier times there were no such things as synthetic gemstones but today they are quite common. So what's the... Submitted 4 years 314 days ago.

Determining The Cost Of A Diamond - Matt Ryan
The first time you go into the jeweler and begin looking at diamond engagement rings you'll quickly find that the majority of the cost will be in the diamond itself. Of course, the setting and the ring will carry some value, however, the diamond often can make up nearly 75% of the cost of an... Submitted 4 years 336 days ago.

Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Bridal Jewelry - - AmyR
Tis the season…wedding season, that is. Brides the world over are gearing up for the most important day in their lives, and, naturally, want to ensure that everything goes according to plan. One of the most overlooked parts of wedding day planning is bridal jewelry. To that end, here are... Submitted 5 years 6 days ago.

How to Spot Fake Rolex Watches - Mike Moon
Today, millions of people are buying and selling Rolex watches and other fine timepieces over the internet. It is said that Rolex produces around 650,000 to 800,000 watches annually. Sadly enough, counterfeiters around the world produce 10 times that amount each year, turning what was once a... Submitted 5 years 8 days ago.

Unique Diamond Wedding Ring - Buying Tips - - Tanya Turner
Selecting wedding rings for your wedding is a fun and important activity. There are so many options on offer - diamond wedding rings, antique and vintage rings, platinum rings and wedding ring sets. And if you are looking for something different, a unique wedding ring will not be easy to find.... Submitted 5 years 21 days ago.

History Of Sterling Silver Jewelry: The Indus Valley - David-John Turner
In the majority of Neolithic India, as in most parts of the world at that time, people fashioned jewelry out of seeds, feathers, berries, flowers, bones and shells. But in the northern Indus valley cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappan, men and women were already wearing jewelry made of gold... Submitted 5 years 66 days ago.

Sterling Silver Jewelry Care - David-John Turner
Silver in all its luminous apparitions, has co-reigned alongside gold for more than 6000 years as the ‘Queen of Precious Metals’. However, of all silver’s heirs it is sterling silver with its intrinsic beauty, value and durability, that has ensured itself a place in the history books as one of... Submitted 5 years 84 days ago.

The History Of Amethyst And The Color Purple - David-John Turner
One of the world’s most popular gemstones, Amethyst is classified today as a semi-precious gem. However, from the pre-biblical times of ancient Mesopotamia right up to the European Middle Ages, Amethyst was regarded as a precious gem. During this period Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and... Submitted 5 years 109 days ago.

Resizing Your Rings: Most Rings Can Be Resized - Cory Willins
People resize rings for many different reasons. For some it is weight loss or weight gain, and for others it is simply to be able to wear the ring on a different finger. Resizing is very common and can be done on most rings, but there are some exceptions. To better understand when sizing can and... Submitted 5 years 119 days ago.

Palladium Jewelry: The Affordable Treasure - Chris Alexander
There is a new jewelry metal on the horizon – palladium. As a platinum group metal, palladium offers customers a host of benefits that white gold and platinum can’t touch. Are customers ready for a white metal that is less expensive than platinum and hypoallergenic unlike white gold? Many... Submitted 5 years 160 days ago.

Larimar and Caymanite: Semi-Precious Stones of the Caribbean - Karen Joslin
Home to sparkling azure seas, stunning beaches, and exotic tropical vistas, the Caribbean dazzles with outer beauty. But two of the countries found here also have their own brand of “inner beauty" - semi-precious stones found nowhere else on earth. Larimar Found only in one remote area of the... Submitted 5 years 164 days ago.

Lab-Created Diamonds – Simulated Diamonds And Manufactured Diamonds Review - Robert Joseph
There has been a great deal discussion about lab-created diamonds. Along with that talk, there is much misinformation and perplexity. The jewelry lover, who is interested in realizing the huge savings and aesthetic beauty that simulated diamonds offer, is often bewildered by the... Submitted 5 years 292 days ago.

Beware: Platinum Quality Can Vary in Jewelry - Denny Reinke
Platinum has become a popular choice for jewelry due to its strength, durability, and marketing efforts of the platinum industry in recent years. Platinum is three times more expensive than gold. Jewelers aggressively market it because they make three times the profit on every platinum item they... Submitted 5 years 293 days ago.

How to Sell Your Diamond Ring - 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... Submitted 5 years 293 days ago.

Keep the Sparkle in Your Diamond - Denny Reinke
Diamonds are extremely hard and durable. Take care of your diamond by avoiding breaks and scratches and keep it clean. With good care, your diamond will have the same sparkle and beauty in ten, a hundred or a thousand years. Diamonds do not fade, tarnish or wear out like most materials. The... Submitted 5 years 293 days ago.

Six Common Questions About Sterling Silver Jewelry - Greg Peterson
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... Submitted 5 years 299 days ago.

Successful Tanzanite Purchasing on the Internet - John McQueen
Successful Tanzanite Purchasing on the Internet So...you've been looking to purchase a quality tanzanite on the internet and you need some help determining what characteristics you should be looking for in a quality gem. This article is intended as a resource to help guide you through a... Submitted 5 years 305 days ago.

Buying Diamonds: Selecting the Best Company - Denny Reinke
Diamond shoppers today have more choices than ever on where to buy their diamond engagement ring, diamond earrings and other diamond jewelry items. However, with greater selections come bigger potential risks and rewards. You need to do your homework and understand how to select the best company... Submitted 5 years 319 days ago.

Cheap Diamond Earrings - Damian Sofsian
Advertisements promoting diamond earrings priced as low as $9.95 often tempt the unwary consumer. The diamond is claimed to weigh 0.25 points. Following simple arithmetic, since there are 100 points to a carat, what is being offered are actually stones weighing 1/4th of one point, which is 1/400... Submitted 5 years 359 days ago.

Gold Teeth - Jimmy Sturo
Gold teeth come in two forms: gold dental crowns and removable gold teeth. A dentist fits the gold dental crowns, and the main reason he uses gold is because it is a very workable metal that makes a perfect crown fit. As gold teeth are metal, they withstand biting and chewing forces without... Submitted 5 years 359 days ago.

Diamond vs Moissanite - Kristy Annely
The debate of whether moissanite are more valid than diamonds really has little basis. Though there are remarkable points of similarity, the comparison can clearly be likened to one between apples and oranges – both are valuable but vastly different fruits. Whether to choose a diamond or a... Submitted 6 years 46 days ago.

Moissanite Bracelets - Kristy Annely
There is an amazing selection of moissanite bracelets available on the market today. A cursory glance at the brochures and websites of select outlets gives one a choice of styles ranging from Four Pronged, Box Channel, Half Bezel, Florentine Wave, Eternity Love Bangle, Round Cut and Tennis... Submitted 6 years 46 days ago.