Jewelry
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How to Care For Your Jewelry
Jewelry is one of our most intimate and cherished accessories. An elegant pair of pearl and platinum earrings, for example, makes an individual statement, nestled against the skin and resplendent in lustrous light. Yet, according to experts at the nonprofit GIA, chemicals found in everyday substances like hairspray, lotions, perfumes, or other cosmetics can permanently damage the nacre of your dazzling pearl , and can corrode the alloys in that shiny setting. -
Pearls Are A Gift From the Sea
Always in style, pearls are timeless. They have been around and valued since ancient Egyptian times when they were found by fishermen accidentally. Today the pearl industry is a multibillion-dollar business. Elegance and in some cases rarity have made pearls a traditional sign of wealth. -
Politically Correct Diamonds “Lab Diamonds”
Now the environment in which a diamond naturally grows can be recreated above ground in a laboratory. The results are gem quality stones the same as natural diamonds. These diamonds are being graded by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) like natural diamonds using the 3 "C's : color, clarity and cut. -
Black Gems and the Little Black Dress
It's been more than 80 years since Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the pioneering French fashion designer, popularized the little black dress, which has since become a wardrobe essential for women in all corners of the globe. The LBD, as it is often called, exists in many variants, and can be worn on almost any occasion that calls for style and elegance.
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Ten Jewels Every Woman Should Own
Jewelry is more than the finishing touch to an outfit; in some cultures, it's the entire outfit. How do you start to build the perfect jewelry wardrobe-for yourself or for someone special? You could turn to what many consider the world's foremost authority on gems and jewelry, the Gemological Institute of America, or GIA, to guide you through the "bauble basics." First, remember to keep it simple, yet stunning and precious. Fine jewelry is meant to be worn, enjoyed and treasured forever. -
The New Victoria and Albert Jewellery Gallery
The new gallery at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is a high-tech crystal palace. It was designed by the Czech architect Eva Jiricna and embraces multimedia in a big way. Screens in the the gallery display rotating images and computers allow visitors to search and learn.
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What is palladium?
It is a silvery white metal like platinum, holds a shine well and is lighter in weight than gold. It is considered a platinum-group metal but is less expensive than gold or platinum.
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Jade, A Semi-Precious Stone of Royalty
Jade jewelry has traditionally been a prized possession. It is a fine beautiful semi-precious stone, symbolizing perfection, constancy and immortality. Jade became associated with royalty and high status because it was worn by the nobility.