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[2 May 2009 | No Comment | 820 views]
Celtic Jewelry
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Celtic rings, Celt necklaces, earrings, brooches inspired by the ins, and necklaces made in styles similar to those used by the Celts, are very popular.  Jewellery buyers can find an array of Celtic jewelry pieces in many Irish…

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[2 May 2009 | No Comment | 126 views]
Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners
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For the appropriates kinds of jewelry, ultrasonic jewelry cleaners offer an efficient way to clean jewelry to sparkling effect without the chance of damage that might occur if you scrub it or use abrasive chemicals. 

These devices are…

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[26 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 177 views]
What is Vintage Jewelry?
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Vintage jewelry is the common term for costume jewelry embedded  from previous decades. It is typically embedded with real or fake gemstones.  If jewelry is predates the 1950’s, it falls into the category of antique jewelry.  Vintage…

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[17 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 1,856 views]
Gemstones Made for Jewels
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Gemstones have this specific characteristic of being able to shine on their own. A beauty of best quality. Some of the rarest and finest gemstones are polished and made into jewelries that are expensive enough to buy an…

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[17 Apr 2009 | One Comment | 2,168 views]
Embroidery Floss Bracelets; the Friendship Bracelets!
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In embroidery, there are different types and kinds of threads used. Depending on the designs of the project and the preferences of the embroiderer, one can use any embroidery thread available. You can use pearl cotton thread, tapestry…

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[17 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 64 views]
Silver Necklace
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A silver necklace is a lovely choice for just about any occasion. They are heavier than gold yet they are less expensive. For most people, a silver necklace allows them to offer someone a great gift at…

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[17 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 171 views]
Spanish Inquisition Necklace
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One doesn’t normally associate beautiful jewelry with the time of the Spanish Inquisition. But in the Smithsonian Institution’s collection of gems, there is an exquisite necklace of diamonds and emeralds.

It is a spectacular double row of diamonds…

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[16 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 163 views]
Napoleon Diamond Necklace
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One of the most spectacular all-diamond pieces of jewelry in the Smithsonian Institution is the Napoleon necklace. Thought to have originally been owned by Catherine the Great of Russia, it was presented by the Emperor Napoleon of…

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[16 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 43 views]
Jade – A Virtuous Gem
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Many cultures have a gemstone that they consider to be most precious and, in the case of the Chinese, even heavenly. Jade is more valuable than gold in the Chinese culture and it is evident in…

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[16 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 137 views]
Tips on Buying a Wedding Ring
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The wedding ring is the ultimate symbol of the couple’s union and their vow of being faithful to each other. It is worn on the couple’s left ring finger because of an ancient belief that it had…