Jewelry

How to Select a Watch

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Watches serve a variety of functions, from workout aid to fashion accessory. Some people even use them for telling time. Before making a purchase, it's worth understanding the basics of watch construction. World-renowned designer models can cost ... more »

How to Shop For Designer Knock-Offs In Los Angeles

By Eric Diamond

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If your wardrobe needs some blinging-up but you don't have Benjamins to burn, head to Downtown LA's Santee Alley to snap up designer knock-offs at bargain basement prices. An open air bazaar featuring 400 stalls, it's Bombay meets Tijuana meets ... more »

How to Shop for Vintage Spoon Rings

By AprilEClark

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The spoon ring: A sterling silver blast from the past made popular in ‘70s fashion, but said to date back to the days of sailors on the high seas. When formed into a ring, vintage flatware takes on a style all its own... more »

How to Stretch Piercings

By Badbunny

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Any piercing that you currently have can be stretched to a larger size. Different body parts can be stretched larger and more quickly than others. How much a particular piercing can be stretched in a certain time varies between individuals. By ... more »

How to Avoid Buying a Fake Diamond Ring

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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You may think you're an expert at spotting fake jewels, but with some of the new diamond facsimiles on the market, even a jeweler might not be able to spot the imposters... more »

How to Buy a Promise Ring

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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A promise ring is a ring given to either a man or a woman that symbolizes a promise of some sort. When you are looking to buy a promise ring, it's important to get a ring that your significant other will love and cherish. The steps below will ... more »

How to Buy Black Pearls

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Black pearls come from the Pacific waters around Tahiti. These pearls, also called Tahitian pearls, originate in black-lipped oysters (Pinctada margaritifera). A pearl results when an irritant appears inside an oyster; the oyster secrets a ... more »

How to Buy Earrings as a Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Quintessential gifts for the female friend, relative or romantic interest, earrings capture a woman's femininity and innate desire for glamour... more »

How to Buy Moissanite Crystal Minerals

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Natural Moissanite is a gift from the stars. Science never stops, though, and today commercially produced Moissanite Crystals are available for all types of uses. Moissanite closely resembles a diamond, its use as a gemstone has been applauded. ... more »

How to Care for a Nose Piercing

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A nose piercing can really draw attention to a person's face. This type of piercing has been around for thousands of years and experienced renewed popularity during the 1970s and 1980s as the youth of the world decided to rebel against their ... more »

How to Care for an Ear Piercing

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An ear piercing is the most popular type of piercing for both men and women. It is a simple procedure that takes only a few minutes. If you take proper care of your ears following the piercing, you will be able to enjoy wearing earrings for many ... more »

How to Care for Gold Bonded Jewelry

By ChantelAlise

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With the price of gold sky-rocketing out of control, more and more people are turning to alternative options in their jewelry. Sterling silver still continues to be the primary alternative. However, even the prices of that precious metal are ... more »

How to Care for New Body Piercings

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Post-piercing care is a must to ensure proper healing. In addition to the aftercare list provided by your piercer, consider the following useful alternatives... more »

How to Care for Tourmaline Jewelry

By eMerrill

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Tourmalines are gemstones that are prized for their beauty and riotous variety of colors, and as a birthstone by those born in October. They are hard enough to resist scratching and breaking, but good care and a few special precautions will ... more »

How to Care For Your Jewelry

By oneloved

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If you want your jewelry to stay sparkling and beautiful, and last long enough to pass down to your children, follow these tips!.. more »

How to Change a Nose Screw

By CoralieSolange

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Many people have a difficult time changing nose screws. The following advice may be helpful... more »

How to Choose High-Quality Aquamarine

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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As blue as the Caribbean, aquamarine is said to be a favorite of mermaids and a protection against evil, depression, grief and marital discord. Aquamarine is also the traditional birthstone for March... more »

How to Choose High-Quality Emeralds

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The stunning green emerald, the birthstone for May, is said to have been prized by Cleopatra above all her other jewels. A symbol of love, rebirth and youth, the emerald is one of the most sought-after precious gems... more »

How to clean a Diamond Ring

By jennbogren

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This works really well, even for any kind of jewerly!.. more »

How to Clean and Care for Norwegian Solje Jewelry

By nordicgifthouse

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Is your Norwegian or Swedish bunad / solje jewelry tarnished???? Then this article is for you. This article will give you some tips on how to clean and take care of your solje jewelry. Solje jewelry can come in a number of finishes. The two ... more »

How to Clean Pearls

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Follow a few simple steps to keep your pearls in tip-top shape... more »

How to Get a Belly Button Piercing

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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The belly button piercing is a favorite among models and celebrities, but it's not for everyone. They work best on innies, and the more recessed the indent the better. Even though you can always remove the piercing and let the hole close back up, ... more »

How to Get an Industrial Piercing

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While most piercings utilize only one hole, industrial piercings pass through two holes. These piercings are not the norm, but they don't need to be too noticeable. A barbell through the upper ear is a popular industrial piercing... more »

How to Make a Cuff Bracelet Out of Old Necklaces

By nicole urso

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How many old dingy silver necklace chains do you have lurking in the back of your jewelry box? Get rid of the clutter and add a few new accessories to your collection for nothing. Thick mesh cuff bracelets are extremely popular because they are ... more »

How to Make a Fabric-Covered Jewelry Board

By Virginia Allain

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It's hard to find the right necklace or bracelet when it's all jumbled together in a jewelry chest. Displaying these vertically keeps it all in view and speeds your selection. Here's how to make a fabric-covered board to hold jewelry... more »

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