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Differences Between Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones
Minerals have been classified since ancient times. In the 1800s, terms like “precious” and “semi-precious” were introduced to distinguish between gemstones. While today’s understanding of gemstones is...
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Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day pays tribute to all that moms do, whether for yourself or your own kids. Your plans to celebrate may include a nice brunch or dinner and a special present to show your appreciation. As...
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How Rare Are Fancy Colored Diamonds?
As you shop for jewelry, particularly an engagement ring, you might notice a high asking price for colored stones. Often created through specific inclusions or how light refracts through the stone,...
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How to Wear Red-Colored Jewelry
One recent jewelry trend is the abundance of red. For fine jewelry, we’re noticing a range of rubies, from bright to dark in hue, with many of the same fire properties as diamonds. Semi-precious...
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How to Start a Watch Collection
Whether you’re looking to invest, wear luxury watches or want to pass on heirlooms to a future generation, your effort to start a watch collection should be strategic. Consider these tips to get...
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How to Wear a Bar Necklace
Bar necklaces are a minimalist jewelry style, placing a rectangular bar on a fine metal chain. The bar may feature a nameplate, birthstones or no embellishments at all. As you build a classic jewelry...
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Differences Between Blue Diamonds & Sapphires
When placed side-by-side, it can be difficult for the casual observer to tell the difference between a blue sapphire and blue diamond. How do you tell these two nearly identical stones apart? Hardness...
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Guide to Cocktail, Dinner & Statement Rings
In the 1920s, cocktail rings were popular in the flapper era, symbolizing social freedom. Within a couple of decades, this appeal transitioned to the statement-making elegance of dinner rings. Today,...
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How to Wear Fine, Delicate Jewelry
Bold, chunky designs have been popular in women’s jewelry lately for their striking appearance. However, there’s also a growing trend toward minimalism: understated luxury is taking the place of...
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What Is a Wide-Band Engagement Ring?
Chunky engagement rings have regained popularity due to renewed interest in Y2K jewelry trends. As a result, those interested in making a statement have begun choosing wide-band engagement...
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