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What Makes A Precious Gem Stone Valuable? - Sylvia Dickens
As many of you know, gem stones have been used since prehistoric times, not only as body ornamentation but for the powers they were believed to hold. Since gem stones are simply rocks or minerals taken from the earth, they did not have the glitter, shine and sophistication that they’ve become... Submitted 5 years 62 days ago.

The Beauty of Dichroic Glass - Helen Fisher
New advances in the development of materials are constantly affecting the fashion industry, for example new or evolved fibres lead to improved fire and crease resistance of fabrics. These developments often allow for the creation of ever more stunning and impressive designs and this is true of... Submitted 5 years 78 days ago.

A Guide to Fine Emerald Jewelry - Enid Edginton
Fine emerald jewelry is a gift that really says to a woman "I value you." As emeralds are among the most expensive gem stones, quality emerald earrings and bracelets can cost thousands of dollars. Some examples of fine emerald jewelry are even more expensive than designs with diamonds. However as... Submitted 5 years 239 days ago.

The Engagement Ring Etiquette Survival Guide Offers Advice for the Smoooooth Brotha - julie shields
Engagement ring etiquette is oh so important, because your chick will be retelling the story of all the details related to her engagement ring and proposal over and over and over....i'm not joking. Here are some common questions that guys have about engagement ring etiquette. 1) Who pays for... Submitted 5 years 254 days ago.

How to Care for Your Fine Jewelry - Gary Haag
Training Your Fine Jewelry: The first thing you should do is to give your fine jewelry its own little space for when it is not being worn and train it to stay there. Jewelry items do not live or party well together. Much of the damage, other than wear, that is done to jewelry happens in... Submitted 5 years 267 days ago.

Caring for Sterling Silver Jewelry - Jack Shafer
Sterling silver jewelry is always made of silver that is 92.5% pure. It is composed of 925 parts of pure silver and 75 parts alloy, usually copper. Sterling silver jewelry always has the stamp of sterling silver on it, accompanied at times with the name of the designer or jewelry manufacturer.... Submitted 5 years 301 days ago.

How To Purchase Gemstones on the Internet - John McQueen
So, you've been looking to purchase a quality gemstone 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 successful gemstone purchase by avoiding many of the common... Submitted 6 years 37 days ago.

Chicago Engagement Rings : What You Should Look For When Choosing A Chicago Jeweler - - Reggie Dunn
Are you ready to pop the question to that special someone in your life? Getting engaged is an incredibly special time in a person’s life and there are many details to consider and not the least of which is the engagement ring itself. Women often begin thinking about the beautiful ring... Submitted 1 year 154 days ago.

Drilling Holes In Beach Stones To Use For Beads - Aftab Ahmed
When drilling beach stones, I would suggest you avoid the advice about buying the best drill bit you can find. When drilling stone, diamond bits wear out quickly, whether you buy the twisted ones (expensive) or the straight ones (far less expensive.) So go for the straight ones. I'd suggest... Submitted 2 years 83 days ago.

Take Care of your Pearls to extend their Life - Jenny Sampson
Pearls are the modern girls best friend when it comes to jewelry. often worn either as a button style earring, as a simple bracelet, or long rope necklace, they add glam and style to any women's wardrobe. While pearls can be very resilient, they can also become damaged over time when not... Submitted 2 years 85 days ago.

Palladium – the Obvious Choice For Diamond Jewelry. - Vasco Kirov
The need for replacing the gold with more suitable metal came up together with the preference of white metal over yellow. Gold is still Gold has been the metal of choice for fine jewelry for millennia and is perceived as symbol of rarity status and wealth. It is still enjoying great popularity... Submitted 2 years 159 days ago.

Boy's Jewelry Boxes - Martin Brumbach
When we think of jewelry boxes we think of women or little girls. But jewelry boxes are popular today with men and boys alike. Men are into jewelry and fashion, giving women a run for their money. And boys and teens are following suit. We all like a little bling, bling don't we? Little boys... Submitted 2 years 219 days ago.

Teens Jewelry Boxes - Martin Brumbach
As little girls we all love our jewelry boxes. The typical ballerina musical jewelry box is a staple in any girl's life. But our love for jewelry boxes does not leave us. Teen girls still have a love for jewelry boxes and love jewelry even more. Tastes may change as we grow, but not our love for... Submitted 2 years 219 days ago.

Process of Leather Production - Paul Evans
The process of manufacturing leather is divided into three fundamental sub-processes: preparatory stages , tanning stages and crusting stage . All true leathers will go through these sub-processes. A further sub-process called surface coating can be added into the leather process sequence but not... Submitted 2 years 288 days ago.

Exotic Wood Jewelry Boxes - Paul Evans
Exotic wood jewelry boxes are called exotic for various reasons. Such as the type of wood they are made of, where the wood comes from, how difficult it is to obtain the wood, and the types of products that can be produced from this exotic wood. In most cases exotic woods were used for decorative... Submitted 2 years 362 days ago.

How Important Is the Diamond Certificate? Precious Tips / Art2 - Vasco Kirov
The issue of diamond certificates is one discussed in dept in many articles, but the significance of this document is in many instances grossly overrated, pushing customers to overspend or make unfavorable choice. In this article I will state my opinion, based on more than 18 years of experience... Submitted 3 years 22 days ago.

Why Mechanical Watches are Better than Quartz Watches - - Mark Sanchez
In some ways it's hard to justify a claim that mechanical watches are better than quartz watches. After all, quartz watches represent modern technology while mechanical watches are something of a throwback. It's almost like saying vinyl records are better than CDs. But like those music lovers... Submitted 3 years 31 days ago.

Gold Jewelry and Hip Hop - - Bridge Mac
Jewelry has been a major part of hip hop culture since its very beginning. It was a sign of prosperity in a world of poverty, a sign that you had made it or were on your way to making it big. It was a way of setting yourself apart from the average joe on the block. Huge gold chains oversized... Submitted 3 years 111 days ago.

Buying Finger Rings Online - - Dianne Lehmann
Buying finger rings online can be a bit tricky. The biggest impediment to actually making the decision to purchase a ring online isn't lack of information about the composition of the ring or a lack of good photos. No, it's this one simple question, "Will it fit?" More specifically, "Will it fit... Submitted 3 years 122 days ago.

Peridot: the Stone of Evening - Stella Micheal
Peridot is also known as evening or poor man's emerald and these names are given to it because of its greening yellow colors that boosts it beauty and luster manifold especially at the time of evening. This gemstone was quite popular in the past but now with the passage of time it has lost the... Submitted 3 years 286 days ago.

Gold Wedding Bands Shopping Guide - Derek Belay
Gold wedding bands are a significant part of any marriage ceremony. Bride and groom come together during this special occasion to celebrate the ultimate commitment between two people. For grooms, gold wedding bands symbolize their part in this desired obligation. Men's gold wedding bands have... Submitted 4 years 2 days ago.

Diamonds And The Computer Industry - - David Cowley
The first wave of gem-quality manufactured diamonds hit the market late in 2003. Man-made diamonds is nothing new and the technology has been available since the mid 19th century. Small diamond crystals were created for industrial purposes such as grinding wheels, drill bits and saw blades. What... Submitted 4 years 14 days ago.

Why Tungsten Carbide Jewelry? - Morgan Young
What is Tungsten? Tungsten is a metal found in several ores and has robust physical properties. It has the highest melting point of all the non-alloyed metals and is second to carbon of the elements. Tungsten carbide is one of the most durable and scratch resistant jewelry available. What... Submitted 4 years 70 days ago.

Styles for Prom 2008: How to Choose Prom Jewelry - - AmyR
Pulling together your prom look is a lot of fun…you've probably been poring through magazines and talking with your friends about prom fashions for months. If you're reading this article, good for you! You're one of the few who truly understands that finding the perfect prom accessories is... Submitted 4 years 84 days ago.

Tourmaline - A Gem In All the Shades of the Rainbow and Gaining Popularity - Chris Ralph
Tourmaline is unique because it occurs in a wider range of colors than any other gemstone. Although the general public does not know tourmaline as well as some other gems, it is increasing in popularity. Many standard commercial jewelry stores will have a least a few tourmaline gems. The fashion... Submitted 4 years 207 days ago.