You might have heard about the Larimar stone. If you are not aware of this stone then you might require an introduction about it. This stone is one of the most beautiful stones that are available these days. This stone is not only beautiful but it is also quite rare. This stone originates in the [...]
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Each time you remove your jewelry, wipe the chain off with a lint-free polishing cloth. If you’ve been wearing cologne or make-up, rinse the chain with water, pat dry and then use a polishing cloth. Cleaning off fingerprints, skin oils and surface dirt is a great day to day maintenance routine. Keep your jewelry in [...]
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New Fall 2011 Sterling Silver Jewelry Designs Bring Lower Prices and Trendy Looks Available for the first time by the end of September (be sure you’ve joined our email newsletter to learn exactly when). Below are some photos that are right off the shop floor of one of our jewelry artisans. The first impression I [...]
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An ornamental material consisting of crystalline aggregates of green zoisite with non transparent ruby inclusions it is found in Tanzania and the general appearance is unmistakable. There isn’t another stone like it in the mineral world. The green zoisite is relatively soft, between 5.5 – 6.5 while the ruby inclusions are usually quite hard, 9 [...]
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Suffice to say, it is a silver dangle earring. There are so many styles it is easy to find one for your face shape. To elongate the neck find one that is 1 1/2 -2 inches long make sure it does not touch your shoulder or collarbone. It should sway. The silver tone is very [...]
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What is FIX GOld? I found that many Jewelry Items as Pin Brooches – Medals – Earrings – Bracelets – Pendants etc. Are marked FIX and as Gold Tone. At the time of its creation in 1823, FIX was the inventor of the laminated gold plated technic. The Company very quickly built up a solid [...]
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Copper and brass jewelry also tarnishes as silver jewelry. You can buy chemicals in stores to clean brass and copper jewelry, but sometime they are not safe for gemstones. Copper and brass jewelry also tarnishes as silver jewelry. You can buy chemicals in stores to clean brass and copper jewelry, but sometime they are not [...]
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Does it seem like the glistening white fallen snow has now changed into nothing but a complete road hazard? Do the cooler temperatures now feel so cold that it takes a heater, wool socks, and a blanket by your feet to keep warm. Does 6:30pm feel like midnight and you should have been in bed [...]
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Properly storing jewelry does not need to be expensive. Some jewelry comes in boxes or pouches which you can continue to use. You can find other reasonable solutions with a little creativity. • Since the idea is to isolate each jewel from one another, an easy and effective solution is to wrap each piece in [...]
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There are several factors typically used to grade the stone, with color and patterning being the primary ones: 1.Color – the deeper, “volcanic” blues are considered to be “best”. 2.Patterning – the richer, more interesting, the better. 3.Luster – is it glossy? 4.Luminosity – does it seem to “glow” or have an inner light? 5.Clarity [...]
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