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Jewelry Articles - The rise of silver - Silver ranks up in the top metal list, right next to gold. For those who value simplicity and elegance, and have more practical matters to consider, silver is a popular choice. And this is not even just for those who love jewelry. READ MORE

Jewelry Articles - jewelry styles through the ages - The Victorian era was from 1837-1901. This was the reign of Queen Victoria of England. In that time people would wear whatever she thought looked good.
In the beginning, Victorian jewelry purer 18-22 karat gold. In 1854, gold was standardized and had 9, 12 or 15 karats. It had to be stamped and hallmarked. The other metals used if not gold were electric gilt, mercury gilt, pinchbeck and silver. READ MORE
Jewelry Articles - advice for buying gemstone jewelry - Gemstones can be naturally mined, laboratory-created or total imitation. Natural gemstones (like rubies, sapphires, diamonds), as the name implies, were made by Mother Nature. Stones created in a lab can look identical to stones mined from the earth since they have essentially the same chemical, physical and visual properties as natural gemstones. The major difference is the cost. READ MORE

Jewelry Articles - How to care for silver jewelry - Silver jewelry has a lovely patina, but the sad fact is that the patina darkens with age, turning from the original brilliant silver, to a light gold, and if left long enough it will become bronzed and then a black/blue. READ MORE

Jewelry Articles - CZ Heaven - We have all heard that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A girl, that is, with means. Diamonds are beautiful, yes. But they are also extremely expensive. The price has risen steadily over the years as a diamond cartel led by DeBeers company has monopolized the diamond market. A good quality diamond today retails for roughly $6500 per carat. In the face of the escalating cost cubic zirconia, a synthesized diamond simulant, has emerged as a reasonably priced alternative. CZ can compete with and in fact surpasses diamonds on different levels. READ MORE

Jewelry Articles - The Ring - Step Back in History - The popularity of rings increased during the medieval period. People wore rings no matter if they were rich or poor. The most used materials in the making of rings are copper, iron, gold and silver. The class of the person was usually identified by the material the ring was made of. READ MORE

Jewelry Articles - Hublot Replica Watches - Today, the Hublot watch is a hit worldwide, created by the prestigious Swiss company which revolutionized the style and design of watch making throughout the 80’s and 90’. Watch connoisseurs know that Hublot creations are as close to perfection as anyone can get and are able to capture the hearts of fickle, fashion-forward customers all over the world. READ MORE

Jewelry Articles - Caring For Cubic Zirconia Jewelry - Because cubic zirconia jewelry is designed to imitate the perfect diamond, its most important characteristic is the sparkle. If you want to keep your cubic zirconia rings, pendants, earrings and other jewelry flawless, learning how to properly care for them will go a long way in helping your jewelry to shine as brightly as the smile of those who see it. READ MORE

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