May 2010
Mens Moissanite Wedding Rings, or Is Moissanite a Mans Best Friend?
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What is moissanite and can men get moissanite rings?
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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 [...]
Making a Statement With the Right Luxury Watch
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Have you ever considered what your watch says about you? Do you simply use it to decide whether or not you have time to stop for a coffee before your meeting or do you use it to make a statement? Increasingly, people are turning to watches as a luxury accessory that says as much as [...]
European Style, Chinese Muscle
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Europeans find it hard to compete with Chinese factories in the production of silver jewelry. The Europeans, however, still hold the key to current design.
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The Great Wall of China is not working. Built in 200 BC to protect the land from Mongols hoards, the Great Wall is a [...]
Is Turquoise For You?
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The beauty and history of turquoise is hard to surpass! Seeped with history and mystery it is truly a captivating stone. Turquoise history dates back over 6000 years. Archeological and literary references to the stone predate the Christian era by five millennia.
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The beauty and history of turquoise is [...]
Gemstones ?Girl’s New Best Friend?
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Colorful gemstones are just anybody’s dream to have. Their natural colors more than match your very fashionable dresses. Their sheer range could strike you spell bound. Gemstones are precious or semiprecious mineral stones which when cut and faceted can be used as jewels.
There is more to gemstones than just being jewelry items. They are regarded [...]
How to Choose Your Perfect Engagement Ring
There is always a bit of nervousness that comes with this life changing event and that is completely normal. You want everything to be perfect and above all else, you need the timing to work with the big question. But in order to do this you need the perfect engagement ring.
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If [...]
Irish Wedding Rings
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There are a number of Irish Wedding Rings that include Spirals, Triskeles, and Triquetas, Shield Knots and Sun Symbols. The most popular ring by far is the Irish Claddagh and it is surrounded by a romantic legend.
Irish Wedding Rings
There are a number of Irish Wedding Rings that include Spirals, Triskeles, and Triquetas, Shield Knots [...]
Man Earring: a Radiantly Macho Trend
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These days, there is a call for more “metrosexuals,” or men who are conscious about their looks and clothing, so much that it is actually important for them to be not only presentable, but fashionable as well in civilized society. The television program “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” has revolutionized makeovers for all of [...]
Jewlery as a Gift
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Choosing a gift for someone is not an easy task. There are a lot of things that you can just give away. This, however, does not mean that people do that all the time. When people give presents, they want it to be meaningful. If it is just piece of bed sheet, people want it [...]
Jewelry meaning in the Jewish tradition
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The Hamesh hand or Hamsa hand is a popular motif in Jewish jewelry. Arab cultures often refer to it as the Hand of Fatima, which represents the Hand of G-d.
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Hamsa
The Hamesh hand or Hamsa hand is a popular motif in Jewish jewelry. Arab cultures often refer to it as the Hand of [...]
Loose Cubic Zirconia: A Dazzling Array of Cuts and Colors
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Jewelry makers appreciate the dazzling array of colors and cuts that are available for CZ stones. Find out why…
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Cubic Zirconia has long been recognized for its amazing ability to simulate diamonds. In fact, these lab created gems are more [...]
Gemstones
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Description of the different semi-precious stones and their uses
Some of the most beautiful jewelry is made using semi-precious gem stones. A gem stone is a mineral, a rock or a petrified material that is cut or faceted and polished before it can be used in jewelry.
Some gem stones are fairly rare, such as amazonite, which [...]
How To Determine A Diamonds Clarity
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Clarity is a measure of the number of the flaws in the diamond as well as how visible they are and their affect on the diamond’s overall quality. The characteristics that determine a diamond’s clarity can affect its sparkle and brilliance.
How To Determine A Diamonds Clarity
Clarity is a measure of the number of the flaws [...]
Jewelry of Semi-Precious Stones: Stylish Things of Beauty
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Want to make or wear impressive costume jewelry, but running on a tight budget? Using semi-precious stones is one good way to achieve this. These stones come in a wide variety and are highly accessible to almost everyone. Semi-precious stones preserve the effect of sophistication. Many pieces of jewelry made of these stones are pleasant [...]
Location! Location! Location! Best Places to Shop for Pocket Watches
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For the pocket watch lovers out there who are interested in adding to your collection, many places are available to help you out. Partly due to demand, the antique and pocket watch industry has increased over the past few years. Because of this, many have taken interest in buying, selling, and even trading pocket [...]
How to Buy Wholesale Sterling Silver Jewelry at Last Year’s Prices
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Over the past several years there has been a huge demand for quality, wholesale sterling silver jewelry products. This demand for silver has put the pressure on the prices, which have doubled over the last year, sending retailer jewelers scrambling, trying to hold their costs down so that they can attract new customers as well [...]
Mens Jewelry in Classic and New Materials
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men’s jewelry has come into the spotlight. Years ago, Tiger Woods began wearing magnetic bracelets to apparently help his golf game. These bracelets were titanium, steel or sterling silver and were often in the cuff style. Well, I do not know if the bracelet improved his game but it may have helped start the [...]
Mankind’s Love For Ornaments
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Man’s love for ornaments goes back to the ancient times, and continues until this date. The following article looks back at the evolution of jewelry and its place in human life.
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Man’s love for ornaments goes back to the earliest days [...]
From Tahitian to South Sea and Beyond: Common Pearl Types
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Learn about common fresh- and saltwater pearls and their unique characteristics
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There are three main types of cultured saltwater pearls: akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea. Pearls can be cultured in fresh water as [...]
Gold and Diamond Jewelry – What a fabulous way to say “I Love You?in gold
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Gold and Diamond Jewelry can be a fabulous gift. Find a unique, family-oriented idea, then pick your special gift. I use cold coins and charms.
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Over the past five years, I’ve changed the way I buy and give gifts. Once upon a time, I bought ‘needed?gifts. I [...]
Handcrafting Jewelry Boxes – What It Really Means to be Committed to Quality
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Quality has become a meaningless word in today’s marketplace, but genuine quality still exists. From the rigorous process of selecting the perfect materials to the strict attention to the finest detail of functional design, find out exactly what defines true quality hand crafting.
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There’s so much hype in today’s marketplace about [...]
How To Choose Your Jewelry Armoire
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Do you often misplace the strands of pearls you wore at last night’s dinner at the opera with friends? Can you never find your favorite piece of jewelry when you need it most for that very important date? Well, worry no more. Get a jewelry armoire to store your jewels in the most [...]
Mens?Jewellery: Snap Style Guide on Wearing Jewellery
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Men are now experiencing the highs of wearing jewellery. This light hearted snap guide runs through how different pieces of jewellery can be worn from earrings to necklaces and diamond rings.
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According to a recent survey in the US, around forty percent of [...]
How To Choose A Pearl Necklace For Your Wedding Day
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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 [...]
Gemstones Are All About Tales And Colors
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Gemstones carry many popular stories and beliefs regarding their colorful displays. Some of those are being listed here.
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Gemstones carry many popular stories and beliefs regarding their colorful [...]
Florenza – Vintage Jewelry Designer
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The Dan Kasoff Company (Florenza) created a large variety of interesting, well-made pieces that have remained beautiful through the years. A beginning collector can easily find appealing Florenza designs
that are also in excellent condition.
Florenza, Vintage Jewelry Designer
The Dan Kasoff Company first began to produce jewelry in the 1930’s; however, the name Florenza was first used [...]
History Of Charm Bracelets
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The historical custom of wearing charm bracelets dates back millenia, and though the materials and designs on them have changed, the concept itself has never gone out of style.
This form of jewelry initially had a religous function, and dates back to the prehistoric era. Based on data from Elizabeth Florence, president of the Jewelry Information [...]
Imitation Diamonds ?What’s To Love About Faux Diamond Jewelry?
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Breakthrough scientific advances in gem materials to matching, often besting, the characteristics of a mined diamonds have resulted in a boon to beleaguered jewelry lovers. New lab-created diamonds are so close to mined diamonds that only a trained eye can differentiate the two, often requiring a microscope or loupe. Consequently, social-conscience consumers reap huge [...]
The reusable bag as a fashion statement
What began as an attempt to deal with the concerns of environmental pollution has now become a fashion statement and is fast creeping into popular culture.
The humble reusable bag which might have traced its origins to cloth is now being made of various other materials like jute and canvas and in many fascinating designs. In [...]
Moissanite An Amazing Gift from the Stars!
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Moissanite! As sparkling as a diamond but more brilliant and harder than diamond, moissanite is available at a fraction of the cost and has become one of the more popular choices for jewelry lovers?the world over. If you like high quality jewelry and enjoy the beauty and brilliance of diamonds but can’t seem to afford [...]
