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Here's a fun and creative way to frame one of those classic bubble bath shots! Grab some old puzzle pieces, paint and some craft gems and you are on your way. These easy and personalized frames...
Prized for centuries for their beauty, and often used as currency, gemstones hold ageless appeal. Modern treating techniques enhance their look and improve their durability. Whatever your...
One of the most popular areas on the Webkinz.com site is Arte’s Gem Hunt. Users are permitted to search for gems once a day. You get 3 chances to find a gem; or, you may end up with worthless...
How to finish your hand made jewelry; get expert tips and advice on jewelry making tools and techniques in this free instructional video.
At some point, your gem collection may become large enough that you wish to sell a few pieces, or you may be ready to sell stones that you personally cut and set. There are several outlets for...
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...
Gemstones can be expensive--some more than others. Because there are hundreds of gemstones available in the marketplace today, choosing just the right one can also be an arduous process. Making a...
Some gems in their raw state, such as diamonds and pearls, are just as attractive as a finely cut and polished stone. For other gems, it takes a keen eye to spot and identify them as a gem at all....
Gems stones are cut and polished into shapes that show off their unique qualities in order to be set in jewelry. When dealing with gems like diamonds and emeralds, the technique is called...
Gems can be beautiful and lucrative. Getting into the business of importing them can be a challenge, thanks to regulations and duties.
Today, more than ever before, created gemstones are becoming the norm. This is partially due to their cost; but it is also because nature-made gems are becoming more difficult to mine and are,...
Diamonds, pearls, rubies, emeralds and other precious stones are beautiful to look at and expensive to buy, making them an ideal product for a talented salesperson looking for a challenge. It's a...
Do you dislike shopping at the mall for diamonds? Pushy salespeople make it hard sometimes to take the time to pick out the precious stones you desire. Learning how to buy diamonds online is an...
You may want a green gemstone because you are a May Baby, or you are looking for a unique engagement ring. It may shock you just how expensive it is to buy a quality emerald. It may even be...
A purple gemstone may not be on the top of your jewelry shopping list because it's an unusual color for jewelry. You may be craving diamonds when a different gemstone will actually be more...
At some point during childhood, all little girls love to pretend they're princesses. One of the most exciting parts of playing princess is wearing the crown or tiara. You can make a tiara for your...
There are ways to make gold with any World of Warcraft profession. Some ways, however, are more effective than others. Listed here are some successful methods to make gold using jewelcrafting...
Mining gems is one of the best ways to make money in RuneScape. The best place to mine gems is in Shilo Village on the island of Karamja, which has rocks which yield nothing but gems. However, to...
Cocktail rings are large rings that are meant to make a big, dramatic impact, and are named so because they were a popular sign during US prohibition that the bearer was drinking illegally and...
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...
A symbol of friendship and fidelity, the topaz ranges in color from fiery gold and orange to delicate pink. Clear topaz can also be irradiated to become blue. Topaz treated this way is more...
Before the expansion comes out in January, there are a few things you can do to get yourself and your characters ready. Here are a few tips that can save you time and help put some gold in your...
With its sparkle and color, a gem can mystify and intrigue people. Building a collection of these rare and beautiful objects is often compared to collecting art. As a bonus, gem collections may...
You've probably heard the classic phrase, "A Diamond is Forever." That, unfortunately, isn't always true. Depending on the gem, they can break, crack, melt, tarnish or wear away. With a bit of...
If you plan to cut your own stones or are looking for a less expensive way to add gems to your collection, you may wish to purchase raw gems. Since these gems are not cut, the quality may not be...
Depending on what part of gemology you have interest in, you will need to select various tools to help you. Whether you want to cut your own diamonds to set in an engagement ring or just want to...
An ice skating costume can be expensive. For the beginning ice skater or the frugal family, an inexpensive ice skating costume is simple to make. Here are a few ideas.
In this article we explain how to choose the right bracelet. Your bracelet could be made in silver or gold, it could be a simple bracelet or be studded with stones and diamonds. Make sure that you...
Bejeweled is an addictive puzzle game that you can play on your computer. Read the steps below to learn how to play Bejeweled online.
If you're planning to purchase a gem or simply want to evaluate gems you already own, you'll want to learn about gem grading. Evaluating gems depends on the rarity of a specific gem's features,...
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...
A jewelry sales rep is the liaison between jewelry manufacturers or wholesalers and jewelry stores and other retailers. The sales rep negotiates the sale of jewelry to the store, so that the store...
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...
Faceting is the art of cutting precious gemstones. Some of the most popular gems are sapphire, ruby, emerald and topaz. Learning how to cut gems can be an interesting, fun hobby. It can also turn...
Black Soul Gems are magical items in Oblivion. Unlike regular Soul Gems, you can use Black Soul Gems to trap the souls of higher races, such as men, elves, Argonians, Khajiit and Dremora. You...
Gem mining in the United States is a popular travel past time. One of the most popular states for gem mining is North Carolina. Deep within the Great Smoky Mountain region are a number of very...
In Marble Blast Ultra you try to maneuver a marble over precarious courses to a finish line. Each level is different and the game is set to fast paced techno music. Power ups and multiplayer modes...
PopCap Games created Bejeweled (originally called Diamond Mine) in 2001, making use of flash programming. It made the game available on a number of different platforms. The introduction of...
The Yahoo!! game, Bewitched, challenges players to match at least three play pieces at a time to proceed through the game. Players will recognize many of their favorite characters from the TV show...
Alexandrite is the "magic" birthstone, for it changes color depending on the time of day or light source under which it is viewed. Daylight or fluorescent light shows its unique shade of emerald...
You can make a jewel decorated vase to give your flowers a touch of elegance. With some simple gems and an ordinary vase, you can create a design for container so stunning, you don't even have to...
Gold Miner is a fun game that can be surprisingly challenging! The idea is to cast your line into the pit and try to pull up riches. Gold, gems and all manner of treasure await, but it’s not...
AAA Tour Books are a great resource for finding things to do and places to stay on a road trips. Once you get the hang of using a AAA Tour Book, you'll never want to go on a trip without one again.
Puzzle Fighter HD combines Street Fighter with Tetris. The game pits 2 fighters against one another; instead of kicks and punches, you fight with a Tetris-style puzzle game. You create...
You’ve gotten the basics of Gold Miner down, but you still can’t quite seem to get through those harder levels. You can almost make it, but somehow the grand prize seems to elude you. If you’re...
Exporting gems can be a lucrative business. Gems can have value, however there are regulations to consider when entering the trade.
This is an easy way to create crowns for wisemen...the kids can even help too!
Dressing gender neutral is more of a challenge for women than it is for men. For a woman, dressing gender neutral means keeping all hints of femininity out of her wardrobe. If you want to dress...
One of the more traditional ways to celebrate a wedding anniversary is to give a gift with the gemstone that represents the number of years you've been married. Both traditional and alternate...
Most antique rings would be large and have a high metal weight. You can also expect an antique gem stone ring to have expensive gems in large sizes. In this article we will explain how you could...