Jewelry

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Everyone loves to receive gifts at Christmas time. This year, why not give them a gift they will remember and cherish for a lifetime? Make them a Memory Jewelry Shadow Box. This beautiful and easy craft idea can be made from old jewelry and ... more »

How to Make Foot Thongs

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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A foot thong is an anklet that stretches down the foot to the toe. Foot thongs are used in dancing or as an accessory for people who like to go barefooted. You can use these few supplies to make your own foot thongs in less than an hour... more »

How to Polish Gems

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Polishing jewelry gives a new luster to the gem and can also increase its retail value. There are several polishing agents that are effective at bringing out the shine of a gem. You can polish gems in the comfort of your home, but a professional ... more »

How to Polish Rings With Bread

By Serafina

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With all the emphasis on GOING GREEN why not find a natural way to clean your rings using slices of white bread? It doesn't cost much because you usually have bread in the house. It doesn't take as long as jewelry soaking; so it is something you ... more »

How to Recycle Precious Metal to Make Jewelry

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Recycling has become an environmental trend in today's world. Not only is it possible to recycle aluminum and plastic, but people have also started recycling precious metals to preserve the Earth and eliminate the need for further mining ... more »

How to Repair Clip-on Earrings

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Clip-on earrings used to be a relic of antique jewelry. But with the popularity of long, dangling earring styles, some wearers prefer the safety of a clip. Whether the clip is broken, too loose, or too tight, you can follow these tips to adjust ... more »

How to resize a ring

By Karen Cotton

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Whether you have lost weight or simply have a ring which is frustratingly loose on your finger, it is possible to resize your ring without destroying its appearance or sentimental value. There are several options to improve your ring's fit and ... more »

How to Sell Pearls

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If you have pearls in your possession, there may come a time that you consider selling them. Pearls are valuable jewelry accents and can make you a large amount of money depending on their grade and style. You should gather information about your ... more »

How to Trade Old Gold for Cash

By eMerrill

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Nearly everyone has some old gold jewelry lying around that they never wear. With gold prices high right now, it may be time to turn that unused gold into useful cash. But you'll find there's a wide range in what buyers will pay for your gold, so ... more »

How to Use Toothpaste to Clean Silver Jewelry

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Why spend tons of money on expensive cleaners to remove tarnish from your silver jewelry, when you can use toothpaste? Most costly silver cleaners include a mixture of baking soda and water, which is similar the formulas used in most tubes of ... more »

How to Buy a Diamond

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Choosing a diamond involves more than a casual trip to the jewelry store. Armed with the proper knowledge, you can make an informed decision and a wise investment... more »

How to Buy Amethyst Jewelry

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Amethyst is one of the oldest gemstones used in jewelry. Amethysts are mentioned in Greek mythology as well as in the Bible. The stone is from the quartz family and has a striking violet color. A little background knowledge about amethysts can ... more »

How to Buy Jade Jewelry

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Jade has long been considered a good luck stone. It also symbolizes beauty, good fortune, grace and purity. In China, jade is called "yu," meaning "royal gem." It is important to know the different shades and grades to buy the best stone ... more »

How to Buy Jewelry for Your Wife

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Jewelry is easily one of the most popular presents of all time. Whether the gift is for a birthday, Christmas or just because you love your wife, jewelry is always the answer. To buy jewelry for your wife, follow these easy instructions, and ... more »

How to Care for a Belly Button Piercing

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Belly button piercings are very popular and look great. Piercing your belly button is basically painless and can look very flattering when shown off in a bikini or tank top. After you get the piercing, there are certain things that you should do ... more »

How to Care for Amethyst Jewelry

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Amethysts are attractive gemstones that come in various shades of purple, ranging from a light lilac shade to a darker and more intense mauve shade. Amethyst stones are often set in silver and gold jewelry. Over time, the brilliance of amethysts ... more »

How to Care for Aquamarine Jewelry

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The modern birthstone for March and the commemorative stone for 19th wedding anniversaries, the aquamarine has been associated with the sea because of its range of blue-green hues from nearly clear to sky blue. This beryllium gemstone is called ... more »

How to Care for Garnet Jewelry

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Best known as a deep red January birthstone, garnet is actually available in every color of the spectrum. The name actually refers to 10 different gems with the same chemical structure, all beautiful and all deserving care. Here's how to take ... more »

How to Care for Ruby Jewelry

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Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July and has long been considered a good luck stone. Rubies can be placed on necklaces, rings, bracelets and other fine jewelry. Most ruby gems are small, but they are still one of the most expensive ... more »

How to Care for Topaz Jewelry

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Its name deriving from the Sanskrit "tapas" (fire) or the island of Topazos in the Red Sea, the gemstone topaz similarly claims to be the birthstone of two months. Yellow topaz is the birthstone of November, while heat-treated blue topaz competes ... more »

How to change a wrist watch battery

By Keith Sessler

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How to change a watch battery. Detailed instructions on the proper method and techniques to change a watch battery... more »

How to Choose High-Quality Amethysts

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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The regal purple color of the amethyst is purported to ward off drunkenness and is prized in the crowns of royalty. Traditionally the birthstone of February, the amethyst comes in a range of shades, from lightest violet to deepest purple... more »

How to Clean Emerald Jewelry

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Emeralds are hard stones that complement any type of jewelry with their brilliant green color. The emerald is the birthstone of May and was used in ancient times to promote healing. If you own any emerald jewelry, you need to know the basics of ... more »

How to Clean Jewelry

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Before cleaning your jewelry, examine it carefully to make sure that all settings, clasps and prongs are secure. Once you've done that, you're ready to proceed... more »

How to Clean your Jewelry without paying a fortune!

By melisha schultz

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You will learn to clean your jewelry so it looks bran new. Gem stones will shine like diamonds... more »

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