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The Lifetime Investment of Designer Fashion Jewelry

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 2:11
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

Emotional appeal is one of the greatest motivators of a customer to choose one piece of jewelry over another, when buying designer fashion jewelry. Perhaps, it is the allure of dazzling sapphire teardrops in the continuing infinity of earrings that made her heart flutter or it maybe even finding the ideal cut and the intensity [...]

The Captivating Romance of Fabulous Fakes and Costume Jewelry

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 13:26
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

The roaring 20’s saw the birth of costume jewelry in the United States. Fabulous Fakes is a term used for Antique American Costume Jewelry. It is generally fashioned of sterling silver, gold plated metals, colorful glass stone as well as stunning rhinestones. Many designers such as Miriam Haskell began producing their lines of jewelry styles [...]

Handmade bridal jewelry

Sunday, October 5, 2008 18:08
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

The Best Places to Shop for Handmade Bridal Jewelry
It can be hard to get a grip on anything for your wedding because there are so many different decisions and you already have enough on your mind so it can definitely be difficult.
If you want handmade bridal jewelry for your wedding, which is not [...]

bridal hair jewelry

Sunday, October 5, 2008 18:07
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

How to Pick Your Bridal Jewelry Set
If you are shopping for a bridal jewelry set you are going to want to make sure that you choose just the right piece for your wedding day which is one of the most important days in your life. It can be hard to decide on a single [...]

Trendy and Affordable Discount Fashion Jewelry

Sunday, October 5, 2008 18:07
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

In comparison with fine designer fashion jewelry, discount fashion jewelry is typically made with less expense materials, such as inexpensive metals, stones and gems. Keep in mind that discount fashion jewelry is worn to keep up with the trends of modern fashions, while more expensive jewelry is a true investment as well as collectible and [...]

Affordable Superb and Practical Fashion Jewelry

Sunday, October 5, 2008 10:07
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

Fashion jewelry began as a form of jewelry that was pasted onto various dramatically decorative theater costumes, which was called costume jewelry and even paste jewelry. However, as the years past, an assortment of materials were utilized for fashioning some very unique and stunning jewelry pieces. Some of the various metals useful for making fashion [...]

Ladies Watches

Sunday, October 5, 2008 10:07
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

Most any female could admit that jewelry is no stranger to her and it is desirable. Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and ladies watches are just a few examples of what may be found in any given woman’s jewelry box. The topic of choice is that of ladies watches and most will find that an appealing [...]

Celtic Crosses - Designs Conveying Many Meanings

Friday, October 3, 2008 19:47
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

Celtic crosses are very popular. They are also being used as tattoos nowadays. The Celtic cross or Ionic cross could have originated as a variation of the solar cross of pre-Christian Celtic times. This may well date back to 5000 B.C. The solar cross, arguably the oldest religious symbol of the world, is composed of [...]

Titanium: The New Trend In Jewelry

Friday, October 3, 2008 11:37
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

When most people hear titanium the first things that come to mind are probably golf clubs, medical plates or rods and aircraft. This naturally occurring element has various uses including a relatively new application in jewelry making.
In 1791, titanium was first discovered near Cornwall, England by pastor William Gregor who was an amateur geologist [...]

Handmade bridal jewelry

Friday, October 3, 2008 11:36
Posted in category Gemological Appraisals

The Best Places to Shop for Handmade Bridal Jewelry
It can be hard to get a grip on anything for your wedding because there are so many different decisions and you already have enough on your mind so it can definitely be difficult.
If you want handmade bridal jewelry for your wedding, which is not [...]