Archives: 2008 September

For some unknown reason the idea of costume jewelry as a fashionable statement seems to be unthinkable. This is however a fashionable look that you will see everywhere in the world. While high fashion jewelry is thought to belong to the world of the wealthy and privileged, costume jewelry seems to say that it can [...]

Popularity: 19% [?]

No other accessories can match the evocative beauty of glass jewelry. Glass jewelry can be handcrafted from sea glass or manufactured using state of the art glass technology. Fashion experts are increasingly using glass as a standalone jewelry item or as an important part of their creations.
The most well known glass jewelry designs [...]

Popularity: 37% [?]

Appraising jewelry goes beyond determining its value - it refers to its quality, color, condition and aesthetic beauty. Because jewelry can be so valuable, it is important to have high-end pieces appraised by an independent, qualified gemologist and appraiser.
However, it is possible to do a quick home appraisal or a mental overview in your [...]

Popularity: 18% [?]

Planning for your special day can be a nightmare on its own without having the worry of how much it is all going to cost at the end of the day. Weddings are becoming increasingly expensive and more and more of us are struggle to save up just so that we can solidify our vows [...]

Popularity: 38% [?]

Crafting something beautiful with your own two hands gives immense satisfaction no matter at what age you do it. One extremely easy hobby that would give vent to your creativity is making trendy beaded jewelry. This is something that would give you tremendous pleasure making it, wearing it, gifting it and even selling it.
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Popularity: 38% [?]

Trying to decide on the perfect gift for someone? Possibly it’s a best friend, sister, bridesmaid or someone else close to you, silver jewelry is always a fantastic choice for any occasion.
Sterling silver jewelry has a very classic appeal to it and never goes out of style. It doesn’t matter the person’s [...]

Popularity: 16% [?]

Many stories abound about one of the most famous diamonds in the world – the Hope Diamond – and the most prevalent speaks of a curse to those who own it. This famous diamond is quite large at 45.52 carats and the color is a deep blue and is likely the largest of its kind [...]

Popularity: 40% [?]

Are interested in updating your appearance, fashion wise? If you are, your immediate thought would be to shop for a new wardrobe. While new clothes are a nice way to alter your fashion appearance, your must understand that there is more to fashion than just clothes. Fashion is about fashion accessories, like [...]

Popularity: 37% [?]

Jewelry has adorned the bodies of men and women for tens of thousands of years - since before mankind began recording history or even had any type of written language. Family seal rings haven’t been around for quite that long, but their history does go back to the feudal period of the Middle Ages, [...]

Popularity: 37% [?]

Sapphire jewelry is a very popular choice for both men and women when purchasing a gift. There are many different reasons why people give gifts to one another in the American culture today. However, it is when the gifts have an emotional, spiritual or shared meaning that the gifts hold the most emotional [...]

Popularity: 36% [?]

Those that have a love of elegance are already familiar with the name Tiffany. This company was founded in 1837 when Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young opened a store called Tiffany and Young. The store was unique in that items had prices on them that were non-negotiable. Their first day [...]

Popularity: 40% [?]

If you are under the impression that all that there is to buying an engagement ring is selecting a ring and paying for it, and then you need to think again because there is a lot more to it. The engagement ring is not only going to hold a lot of sentimental value, but it [...]

Popularity: 52% [?]

A heart shaped diamond itself can be a bit of a rarity, but perhaps the most rare and famous heart shaped diamond of them all is The Blue Heart. This diamond, sometimes referred to as Eugenie Blue, is a 30.82 metric carat diamond in a rare deep blue color. It was cut sometime [...]

Popularity: 42% [?]

Sapphires, one of the four most valuable gemstones stones in the retail market today, are available as a product of nature or can be manufactured scientifically. The natural stone generally has a higher retail value than those that are manufactured. The term “sapphire” can include any gemstone made of the mineral corundum, with [...]

Popularity: 38% [?]

Sterling silver jewelry is truly precious and beautiful. The only problem with sterling silver jewelry lies in the process of deciding where to go to buy it. There are literally thousands of different jewelry stores and outlets around the world after all that offer this type of jewelry, and so to help make this process [...]

Popularity: 47% [?]