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Archive for March, 2007

Mar 31 2007

Diamond: A Stone of Many Colors

Published by Jennifer under Diamonds

Diamonds are considered to be the most precious gem in the world. The value of the diamond is defined by the four c’s, which are the cut, the clarity, the carat, and the color. Diamonds can occur in almost any color, but yellow and brown are the most common. Sometimes the color of the diamond [...]

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Mar 28 2007

Cleaning Tips for Diamonds that Have Lost Their Luster

Published by Jennifer under Diamonds

Diamonds are precious gems and they must be taken care of in order to maintain their natural beauty. Cleaning a diamond on a regular basis will ensure that the gemstone remains beautiful for a long time. They are especially attracted to grease so diamonds must be cleaned on a regular basis to keep their sparkle [...]

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Mar 26 2007

The Pros and Cons of a Prong Setting for a Gemstone

Published by Jennifer under Gemstones

Gem settings are used to emphasize the beauty of a particular gem. There are many types of gem settings, including the prong setting. The Prong setting is the most common type of gem setting. Like all gem settings, there are some good points and bad points to the prong setting. These pros and cons of [...]

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Mar 25 2007

Be Part of the Chain Gang with the Multi-Chain Look

Published by Jennifer under Necklaces

Wearing chains is in style this season. This jewelry trend is being made more popular by the multi chain look. Wearing multiple chains of different lengths can be a unique way to modernize the standard necklace.
Wearing multiple chains can be achieved through multiple styles. Sometimes the necklace wearer will put on two or more separate [...]

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Mar 24 2007

How a Diamond is Cut Defines Its Beauty

Published by Jennifer under Diamonds

The cut of a diamond is a major factor in determining its value. Cut is one of the four c’s that work together to determine a diamond’s value. Diamond cutting is the process that creates a gem-quality diamond out of mined rough materials. A diamond’s cut describes the way a diamond has been shaped and [...]

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Mar 23 2007

Are Blue Diamond Engagement Rings A Good Choice?

Published by Jennifer under Engagement Rings

When most people think of engagement rings, they think of diamonds, and for good reason. The diamond, as a very hard stone, makes a symbol of enduring love and devotion. So when you look at engagement rings, chances are your first thought is to go for a regular diamond, which is more transparent than anything. [...]

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Mar 22 2007

Antique Style Engagement Rings

An antique style engagement ring would create a lasting impression in the mind of your partner and that is precisely what a lot of people like to do. It is quite fashionable to present antique style engagement rings mainly because of the uniqueness as well as because it is an individual piece of jewelry that [...]

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Mar 20 2007

Can’t Buy Me Love: Inexpensive Engagement Rings

Published by Jennifer under Engagement Rings

Inexpensive wedding rings don’t have to be cheap, only easy on the budget.  There is a variety of ways to get a great engagement ring for less.  Buying an antique ring, a ring with a slightly lower quality diamond, choosing a ring in 14 karat gold instead of 18 karat gold or higher, and choosing [...]

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Mar 19 2007

Buy a Loose Diamond for your Sweetie and Let Her Choose the Setting

Published by Jennifer under Diamonds

When it comes time to shop for a diamond ring for your sweetheart, or any other type of diamond jewelry for that matter the wisest thing to do is to buy a loose diamond because this is the single best way to know for sure that you are getting top quality for your money. In [...]

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Mar 17 2007

For Unique Engagement Rings Look Beyond Plain Bands With Single Diamonds

Published by Jennifer under Engagement Rings

You should try and avoid being one of the many that go out and buy an engagement ring that may be nothing more than a plain band with a single diamond in it that, though it signifies everlasting love, may still fall short of being the perfect and most unique engagement ring . You should [...]

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