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April's Birthstone Secrets Revealed
April's birthstone, the diamond, is one of the most popular gemstones, and part of the reason is the ongoing belief that it passes on remarkable powers to its wearer. People believe that some stones and minerals are imbued with special powers. Certain months of the year have become associated with certain stones and minerals, hence these stones have been called "birthstones," and you don't have to have been born under the month of that stone to enjoy its benefits.Read more…Engagement Ring Buying Tips: How to Avoid Rip-offs, Embarrassing Moments, and Painful Regrets
A little knowledge can go a long way in purchasing the ideal engagement ring at the best possible price. See, you've finally decided: you're going to pop the question. You're going to buy that engagement ring, make reservations for that dream dinner, buy flowers, get on one knee and propose.Read more…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 successful tanzanite purchase by avoiding many of the common pitfalls that some consumers become entangled.Read more…Wedding Rings - Will You Marry Me?
Couples will spend a lot of time looking at wedding rings before they decide to make the purchase, which is good because these rings are meant to be worn for the rest of your lives and you'd better make sure you like them. The traditional ring is a simple gold band. The men's wedding ring can often be a little wider than the woman's.Read more…Buying a Watch? You Might Want to Read this First
Do you have a collection of watches? Or do you at least own a watch? Is it real?Read more…Watches and Water Resistance
There is much confusion and not a few myths surrounding the topic of water resistance in watches. The purpose of this article is to bring clarity to this subject for the sake of consumer education.Several features contribute to the water resistance of a watch.Read more…How to buy a Pearl
A number of factors affect the appraisal of pearl quality. We recommend that customers learn the basics of selecting fine pearls to make pearl buying an enjoyable experience and to ensure a sound investment.Pearls Size Pearl size is mostly determined by two factors: the size of the implanted nucleus and the thickness of the nacre that grows layer upon layer around the nucleus.Read more…Jewellery and Hallmarking – A Brief Guide
There seems to be a lot of confusion over hallmarking in the UK, especially on silver items. The reason for this is simple – many items of silver jewellery simply do not require a hallmark.Hallmarking on the three main precious metals, platinum, gold and silver, is only mandatory when the finished item is over a certain weight.Read more…Comparing Titanium and Tungsten Wedding Rings
Both titanium and tungsten are considered “model metals” in the jewelry industry because they were not available to the consumer market as commodities until ten years ago. They have gained tremendous popularity since the introduction and become an integral part of the jewelry material spectrum.Due to the rather little exposure, many questions arise concerning titanium and tungsten when it comes to choosing jewelry.Read more…Pearls Gone Wild
Pearls have always held an almost mystical place in the history of jewelry. As early as the 4th century B.C.Read more…Titanium Vs. Silver, Gold and Platinum
Either you are buying it as a gift or for yourself, there are many reasons why titanium jewelry can be a better choice than jewelry made in traditional precious metals like gold, silver and platinum.Firstly, titanium is highly corrosion resistant and therefore does not tarnish easily. Especially for high-polish finished jewelry like gold and silver wedding band rings, it is expected that the jewelry will lose its color and shine over time.Read more…Engaged? Here's How to Buy an Engagement Ring Without Breaking Your Bank Account
An engagement ring is a symbolic expression of a promise for a couple. For them, it symbolizes love, and a possible new chapter for them to be together. But engagement rings are anything but cheap.Read more…Pocket Watches and the State of Them Today
Pocket Watches were overtaken by wristwatches in popularity after World War I, although they do seem to be making a comeback! It was a status symbol in the old days before the advent of wristwatches your average Joe could not afford a Pocket-Watch. One thing that might have had a direct bearing on the down-fall of popularity of these marvelous time pieces was that they were being given away for retirement.Read more…Pearls are a Gift She'll Remember Forever
The pearl is known as the queen of gems and the gem of queens, what could be more perfect for that special woman in your life? This article is about finding the pearl gift that will melt her heart!Pearls are the oldest known of all gems, and for centuries it was considered the most valuable.Read more…Titanium Wedding Rings: Why Settle for Gold When You Can Have Titanium?
If you haven't considered titanium wedding rings for your wedding day, here are 5 reasons why you might:1. Titanium Wedding Rings Are Original And UniqueMost women have been dreaming of their wedding day since they were young. They want it to be special, memorable and unique. Most wedding rings are made using a process called casting which is used for soft metals like gold.Read more…Titanium Wedding Rings: Unique Designs and Stone Settings for Even the Most Finicky Bride
Want to be like all those other brides on their wedding day?I didn't think so.What could be more special than a titanium wedding ring with a unique design and stone setting?Read more…The Midas Touch In India
The wealthy Mughals who built the Taj Mahal and ruled India from 1526-1707 surrounded themselves with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and pearls which became an integral and dazzling part of their lives. Discerning and culture rulers, they supported many and varied artists, enabling them to produce jewelry, paintings, and household items in conditions that allowed them not only financial freedom but the time to create their masterpieces.The abundance of gems in India was so great the skill of these men raised everyday objects into works of art.Read more…Tritium Watches - They Glow in the Dark
Tritium is both naturally occurring and man-made. It is very useful for watch dials and other displays that can be read at night.Tritium is a radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen.Read more…Tips On Cleaning Jewellery
Any type of jewellery, gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones or alloys, tends to worn next to the skin and will therefore become covered with oily debris formed by dead skin cells. Dust and grit them becomes clogged into this. Also if you wear a ring when doing the washing up and do not wear rubber gloves, a greasy film will coat the backs of any stones and the inside of settings.Read more…Un-Naturally Shaped Pearls
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) provides a set of seven value factors for grading pearls. These are: Size, Color, Shape, Luster, Nacre Quality, Surface Quality, and Matching (within a strand or set). Traditionally, pearl farmers strived to create the perfectly round pearl.Read more…
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