Jewelry Articles
406: The Benefits of Buying Wedding Rings Online
When you think of shopping for wedding rings, your first instinct may be to walk into your nearest jeweler, get measured for the perfect fit and place an order for your favorite style. However, the internet has provided us with a whole new world of shopping and, best of all, you won't even have to step out your front door. When you shop online, n
407: The Defining Characteristics Of A Diamond
The diamond is a very precious and rare gemstone. It has certain defining qualities and characteristics, making it a unique and special stone. If you want to buy diamonds then you should have some basic knowledge about the characteristics so that you make a very well informed decision and get something that is worth your money. The overall quality
408: The Desire For Diamonds Has Driven Humans To Amazing Limits
For centuries people have dug for them, went in debt for them, some have even stole for them. The incomparable diamond has caused the world over to fall in love with them, the temptation and desire to own them really is simply irresistible.
There is nothing a woman can wear that makes her feel more beautiful than diamonds. When men wear them th
409: The Diamond Ring Comes In Many Shapes And Sizes
Rings can be a very personal thing. The ones you wear can say a lot about your personality and who you are. So if you are going to pick out one for yourself, where do you start? There are such a multitude of rings to choose from today. There are modern styles, classic styles, and antique styles, just to name a few.
Some are plain gold or platin
410: The Difference Between Pave And Bead Set Rings
Folks confuse "pave" with "bead set" all the time. There is a reason for that. Let me make one vital point right off the top of the answer. This part you may not have thought about. Manufacturers spend time in designs and working out the details for each and every piece of jewelry they produce. In almost all cases, the manufacturer holds a copyrigh
411: The Exteme Look Of Body Jewelry And Body Piercing Is Actually An Ancient One
Today, it seems that tattoos are overshadowing the many different ways people choose to decorate their body. For example, body jewelry has been an integral form of expression for every culture. These traditions have been around for thousands of years.
Throughout time, man has fashioned stone, metal, bone and wood into some of the most fascinati
412: The Freelook Watch Brand Has Signature Style
The Freelook watch brand came onto the scene with a bold statement and have been equally bold ever since. Launched in 2000, this France based company has signature style like none other. The three words that best describe the Freelook line of watches is fresh, flashy and fashionable. They produce three new lines every year and each is new and ex
413: The Genius Of The Diamond Stud
You might not think that one small diamond by itself could make much of a jewelry statement. In fact, quite the opposite is true.
Depending on its placement, it can make a really bold statement that can not possibly be ignored. From noses to ties, to ears, the diamond stud adorns them all.
The nose piercing originated in the Middle East appr
414: The Grading Process Of Diamonds
When you decide to buy a diamond, usually the thing that matters most to you is how it looks and how much it will cost. It is not very hard to read a price tag, and you can tell whether a stone looks good or not on the outside just by looking at it.
Unless you are familiar with the diamonds grading process, and the average person usually is not
415: The Hidden History of Gold
Gold is a pure metal first found by early man. It is very workable in its naturally occurring pure state and has been used by craftsmen for the past 11,000 years. Revered for millennia gold is now the material of choice of people across the globe as an expression of love. Let's look more closely at the fascinating story of gold.
The chemical el
416: The History of Gold Jewelry
Humankind has long been fascinated by the beauty of gold and since the earliest days of civilization gold has been used to adorn us in the form of jewelry. Let's take a look at how gold jewelry has been used in the various parts of the world during the last five thousand years.
The Sumerian Civilization, located in present-day Iraq, is well know
417: The History of Silver
Silver is a precious metal that has been used by humans since the dawn of civilization. In this first part of a two part series we will look at the early history of silver.
Old World Silver (4000 BC - 1500 AD)
The area of Anatolia (modern Turkey) is considered the first major source of mined silver. It provided the resource to craftsman throu
418: The Human Fascination Of Adorning Themselves With Jewelry Goes Back Farther Than You Think
Throughout the ages we have enhanced our appearance. Cleopatra darkened her lashes with lamp soot. Men used to wear powdered white wigs and women wore whatever wig was in fashion. We put necklaces around our necks, earrings in our ears and rings on our fingers.
We tattoo our skin and paint our nails. Some jewelry represents the love for our spo
419: The Many Shapes Of Diamonds And The Difference Between Shape And Cut
If you were thinking that stones as in diamonds only came in 1 shape you were wrong. Most of all the major jewelers offer at least a few different shapes of stones. They will probably offer oval, round, pear, emerald, heart and many more.
Even though two diamonds of the same shape may look the same no two diamonds are ever going to be the same.
420: The Pocket WatchSophisticated And Functional
One item of jewelry that you will not find many men wearing anymore is the pocket watch. This type of watch was a favored accessory of men decades ago but it is not seen as often as it once was.
A pocket watch is a sophisticated yet functional piece of jewelry. It allows the owner the opportunity to discreetly check the time along with adding a
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