Who's Who in the World of Jewelry Designers for Engagement Rings?
Tiffany & Co. was founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1837 and is considered one of the world's finest jewelry companies. It is famous for its wide array of …
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Wear Jewelry Like Ashley Judd
When Ashley Judd’s husband Dario Franchitti won the Indy 500 this year, a rain-soaked Ashley was right there to congratulate him. These are the kinds of things devoted celebrity …
Read MoreMother of Pearl Silver Jewelry History
Introduction Reflecting the rainbows of the ocean beds, iridescent Mother of Pearl is the Opal of the sea. Like Amber, Mother of Pearl is organic, but unlike any other …
Read MoreTips on Identifying Bakelite Jewelry
The early 1900's made Bakelite, a castable plastic, quite a popular item. Bakelite first appeared in the construction of radios. Later on jewelers realized the lightweight feature of it …
Read MoreGem Mining Vacation – Amethysts
Amethysts can be found in all shades of purple, lilac and mauve. Amethysts from Veracruz, Eastern Mexico, tend to be very pale. Amethysts from Guerrero, South-Central Mexico, tends to …
Read MoreFive Stones Used in Native American Jewelry
What comes to mind when we think about Native American, and specifically Southwest, jewelry? Turquoise, of course, but Native American jewelry, usually created in sterling silver, makes liberal use …
Read MorePlatinum and Other White Jewelry Metals
A list of some of the precious metals used in jewelry making. White Gold – This is an alloy of gold and silver or palladium. Nickel used to be …
Read MoreGenuine Kabbalah Jewelry
A Kabbalah bracelet is considered a protection against the evil eye and is used as a lucky charm. The Kabbalah bracelet protects against the negative forces of energy and …
Read MoreBack to School on a Shoe String Budget
According to Dr. Stephen Jones, parents can save thousands of dollars by mapping out a back to school shoe string budget. Annually the cost of going back to school …
Read MoreKurt Geiger, Europe's Largest Shoe Company
Driven by the interest in celebrity fashion, there has been a huge uptick in the demand for the Kurt Geiger brands shoes and the company is seeing the largest …
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