Jewellery Care & Cleaning

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">Fine jewelry is a precious possession that is designed and crafted to last a lifetime. However, proper care is required to assure the lasting qualities of your jewelry. Jewelers of America is pleased to offer simple guidelines for the care and cleaning of your fine jewelry. General TipsStore your jewelry in a clean, dry place. Keep your jewelry in a fabric-lined jewelry case, or in a box with compartments...

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How to Care for Emerald Jewelry

The birthstone for May and the commemorative stone for 35th wedding anniversaries, the emerald has been the foremost green gemstone since the time of Cleopatra. This beryllium gemstone can be a breathtaking sight when first seen and, with proper care, can remain so. Here's how to take care of your emerald jewelry.InstructionsChoosing Emerald JewelryStep 1:Purchase jewelry where the emeralds are bezel-set. This protects the gemstone from accidental bumps and knocks. Step 2:Look for surrounding accent stones such as diamonds or white sapphires. Not only do they enhance the beauty of the emeralds, these harder stones also protect the emerald from...

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DIAMOND CERTIFICATE

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">It is easy to make a mistake and purchase a diamond of lower value, believing it to be of higher value. Thus it is of utmost importance to understand the purpose of a Certificate. A Diamond Certificate can be defined as a statement, issued by an independent Gemological Laboratory, that at the time of evaluation, the Diamond in question has been examined by experienced Diamond Graders, using various gemological...

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How to Spot a Fake Diamond

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">With so many high quality imitation diamonds, it can be difficult to detect a fake. What's more, some dishonest jewelry dealers sell fake diamonds, but charge consumers a high price. Finally, there are several ways to spot an imposter.Instructions Step 1:Ask about the stone. A knowledgeable jewelry dealer should be able to provide information on the stone. Ask whether the stone is a diamond or moissanite....

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Everything you've Ever wanted to Know About Fashion Jewelry

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">If you like to stay up to date with the latest fashion trends including accessories then you will probably be very interested in the world of designer jewelry. There's nothing quite like beautiful designer jewelry to accentuate your outfit. If you're very lucky then you might be able to buy some of the beautiful pieces that have recently been created by some of the world's most talented designers. It can...

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Modern Jewelry giving Spiritual Protection

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">In the last few decades modern jewelry designers have been very aware of the events occuring in the world and they have made special designs inspired by those events. We only have to think about the first atomic bomb. This event has inspired modern jewelry designers into the creation of jewelry reflecting starbursts and sprays of diamonds. Jewelry design also implies taking in account the time of day or...

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Blog's RealRank

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">For this post, take a look through the IZEARanks site.Do you know what your blog's real rank is?My blogs real rank ismordernjewel.blogspot.comRealRank weekly Average8,272Today's RealRank: 3,109Display Your IZEA Rank with a BadgeMORDERN JEWELThat’s my rank. It shows as a zero right now, because I’m so new in their system, but here’s the best part. It updates automatically. Of course, I don’t want to lose...

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Gold Jewelry - How to Tell If It Is Real or Fake

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">Do you remember in the old cowboy movies when the cowboy would "bite" a gold coin to see if it was real or fake? It seems that even back then clever counterfeiters were plying their trade. Nothing has changed since those times and if fact counterfeiters have become better at their craft if nothing else.The truth of the matter, is that a fake gold coin could easily pass the "bite" test if it was made out...

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What Makes up a Diamonds Color

!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514"; /* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */ google_ad_slot = "1565598881"; google_ad_width = 234; google_ad_height = 60; //--> script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> There are 4 general ways to classify a diamond: Clarity, Color, Cut, and Carat. These are referred to as the 4 C's of diamonds and provide a standardized way of evaluating diamonds. Color, or the lack of, is an extremely important and often times incredibly diverse characteristic of diamonds. Diamonds come in a variety of colors. Among some of the natural colors found in diamonds are orange,...

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5 Tips How to Take Care of Pearl Jewelry

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">Pearls are an organic gemstone, meaning they're not derived from minerals, but rather from an organic source - oysters. These beautiful and unique gems are treasured all over the world for their grace, beauty, fine color and unique structure. In this article, we'll cover 5 basic care and cleaning tips that will help you maintain your pearls for generations to come. So, keep reading to learn more. 1. Never...

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Diamond Colors And Characteristics

!-- google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514"; /* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */ google_ad_slot = "1565598881"; google_ad_width = 234; google_ad_height = 60; //--> script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> Diamond is carbon in its most concentrated form. Except for trace impurities like boron and nitrogen, diamond is composed solely of carbon, the chemical element that is fundamental to all life. And as a form of carbon, a diamond possesses a hardness far surpassing that of any other substance known in nature with 100 years in the making of its formation. Diamonds were formed more than 70 million...

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rhinestonejewelry

Crystal Crown with Dangles !--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">They are 7.5" tall and the band is a full circle and 6.5" wide with 4 small rings in the center for securing to the hair. They are plated in Sterling Silver. Each piece is individually wrapped in plastic. Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Bangle - Single Row - Silver PlatedStandard 2 3/4" diameter. Single row rhinestone bangles. Currently in stock. Silver plated and individually poly-bagged...

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Cleaning Rhinestone Jewelry

* If the item is not very dirty, you may be able to clean it by very gently using a Sunshine polishing cloth, or by brushing gently with a very soft "old" toothbrush. * For dirty items: I use a very soft old toothbrush and diluted liquid window cleaner (like Windex). Spray a tiny bit of cleaner on the toothbrush, tap the bristles of the brush on a cloth until no more moisture "shows" on the cloth. Glently brush the front of the item and blot with a soft, lint-free cloth. Clean the back using the same method. However, if the foil-backed rhinestones are in open settings, do not wet or brush the backs of the stones. * If the stones in your jewelry...

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Tsavorite, Diamonds and Sapphires

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">A lush green cushion-cut Tsavorite garnet set in a beautifully hand crafted platinum ring. The Tsavorite garnet is accented with sparkling pear-shape diamonds and two small round sapphires. The ring is a miniature masterpiece based on our Secret Garden design. The ring is richly engraved with flowing leaf-like scrolls. This style of engraving is known as "relief engraving." Our engraver meticulously removed...

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Custom Flanders-cut Diamond Ring

!--google_ad_client = "pub-5670363766898514";/* 234x60, created 4/17/08 */google_ad_slot = "1565598881";google_ad_width = 234;google_ad_height = 60;//-->script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">Three Flanders Brilliant cut diamonds are set in this beautiful hand-crafted ring. The Flanders cut was invented in 1983 creating an exceptionally brilliant eight-sided diamond. The cut features 61 facets exactingly positioned for maximum brilliance and symmetry. The ring is crafted in platinum. The brilliance of the Flanders cut diamonds beautifully complements with the cool white of the platinum ring,...

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