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How to care for 'Fine and Costume Jewelry'

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Some jewelry, such as costume pieces, may be low priced. But they can have a sentimental value, either because of its rarity, or it's 'heirloom' value.Costume jewelry can be a 'one of a kind' and therefore have a great value to the ... more »

How to Care for a Genital Piercing

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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A genital piercing is the term typically used to describe when a female decides to get her labia or clitoris pierced. A male genital piercing is instead referred to as a "Prince Albert." If you are brave enough to get a genital piercing, then you ... more »

How to Care for Cultured Pearls

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Cultured pearls are made from nacre, a substance that oysters secrete. This component makes pearls soft and porous. Pearls rarely shatter but they do damage easily. Learn to properly care for your cultured pearls by following these steps... more »

How to Care for Diamond Jewelry

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Diamonds are the most popular precious stone used in jewelry. As the hardest material on earth, the diamond requires special attention to keep it brilliant. Learn how to properly clean, store and maintain the beauty of your diamond jewelry to ... more »

How to Care for Jewelry

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From precious metals to semiprecious gemstones, jewelry adds sparkle and shine to any outfit or occasion. Properly cared for, fine jewelry will bring years of pleasure to the wearer. Here are some suggestions on how to care for your jewelry... more »

How to Care for Moissanite Jewelry

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Moissanite gems, extracted from a meteor that landed in Arizona 50,000 years ago, boast remarkable brilliance and fire. Although the stones are named after Dr. Henri Moissan who first studied the meteor's fragments over 100 years ago, Charles & ... more »

How to Care for Pearls

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Pearls are durable but very delicate. Proper care is required to ensure their elegance and luster. Follow the steps below to care for your valuable pearls... more »

How to Care for Pierced Ears

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Newly pierced ears require proper care to ensure that you have those holes for a long time to wear pretty and elegant earrings. If you don't take proper care of new piercings, you run the risk of an infection at the piercing site. You also will ... more »

How to Care for Sterling Silver Jewelry

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Since ancient times, silver has been used to make jewelry and decorative items. However, since the 18th century, more silver has been mined and used than in all prior centuries combined. Silver alone is a soft metal and therefore too soft to be ... more »

How to Choose a Birthstone Engagement Ring

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A birthstone engagement ring can be a wonderfully sentimental alternative to a traditional diamond engagement ring. However, you should choose one as carefully as you would a high quality diamond. There is a great variety of birthstone rings ... more »

How to Choose a Blue Diamond

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Blue diamonds differ from other blue gemstones in sheer brilliance. The chemical makeup of diamonds is unlike any other stone, and when properly cut, diamonds can outshine any sapphire, topaz or tanzanite gem. Blue diamonds are quite rare, and ... more »

How to Choose a Diamond Earring

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Not every diamond earring that sparkles is worth its price tag. Poor cutting of a diamond can weaken the overall structure or cause a fault line at an occlusion that is just waiting to crumble at the slightest accident. Occlusions, or natural ... more »

How to Choose a Diamond Pendant

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So you're searching for the perfect diamond jewelry to complement a gown or blouse with an interesting neckline or dark backdrop that begs for adornment. A diamond pendant makes a simple yet dramatic selection. The shape and nature of a pendant ... more »

How to Choose a Diamond Tennis Bracelet

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When seeking a gemstone bracelet, diamonds are a wonderful choice, and even more so in a tennis-bracelet style. Because diamonds are so hard, they can't be scratched. These precious stones, however, can encounter other dangers, even if you don't ... more »

How to Choose a Pink Diamond

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Naturally colored Australian pink diamonds have only one source in the world, and their rarity makes them the most costly of all diamond gemstones. This makes buyers looking for pink diamonds prey for unscrupulous dealers. Examination and ... more »

How to Choose a Platinum Ring

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Platinum is a durable and sturdy metal, much rarer than gold. That makes it the ideal choice for that special ring. Learn about the purity of platinum and spend time thinking about the right style before you buy, so you'll always have a timeless ... more »

How to Choose a Precious Opal

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Opal is the October birthstone and is the most unusual and colorful of precious gems. The play of light and color of a precious opal is its outstanding property. Here are some guidelines for selecting an opal, which can become the centerpiece of ... more »

How to Choose a Prong Setting

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Going to a jewelry store to choose a ring is matter of personal taste. If the ring is a diamond engagement or wedding ring, its significance is even greater. Given the expense of the diamonds plus the sentimental value, you don't want to take a ... more »

How to Choose a Red Diamond

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Red diamonds, mined in Australia, are some of the rarest stones on earth. There are said to be fewer than two dozen truly red cut diamonds in the entire world. Most "red" diamonds on the general market today are a shade of pink. Crimson, ... more »

How to Choose a Stylish Bracelet for Spring 2008

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Nothing enhances the look of a well manicured hand than a beautifully designed bracelet. Bracelets will take on new importance for Spring 2008 fashion with the appearance of a variety of fashions with three quarter inch sleeves. These sleeves are ... more »

How to Choose a Yellow Diamond

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Perhaps the color grade "fancy" for diamonds comes from the subtle brilliance of the yellow variety also known as canary. Canary is a popular color for yellow diamond jewelry because it reflects enough light wavelength to bring out colors in the ... more »

How to Choose An Affordable Diamond Heart Pendant.

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The fact that diamond heart pendants are not very common is related more to the price rather than, the preference of buyers for heart shaped diamond pendants. In this article we explain few design concepts that allow for affordable price tags on ... more »

How to Choose an Emerald Cut Diamond

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Emerald cuts really show off a diamond's best assets. An emerald cut is square or oblong with diagonally cut corners, stacked in a terrace formation. The effect is a long sight line that takes advantage of clarity and color. Emerald cuts are not ... more »

How to Choose an Engagement Ring

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Congratulations--you’re in love and ready to make a commitment. Keep the “first date” romance in your relationship by wowing your beloved with an engagement ring perfectly suited to her style and taste. The below steps will help you choose the ... more »

How to choose and BUY a Diamond Tester

By Keith Sessler

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Diamond Tester- CZ Tester - Moissanite Tester - Dual Tester - Simulant Tester..... It seems confusing. Here is the information you need to make the RIGHT choice. Available at: www.starstruckllc.com.. more »

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