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Author :: Gary Hocking  |
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| Article Title :: Claw Set or Bezel Set Gemstones - Which is Better? |
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| With most gemstones set in jewelry whether it be a ring, pendant, earrings or other you have a choice as to how the stone will be set in the piece. There are several ways to hold a stone in place but the two most commonly used are claw set, called prong set in the USA, and bezel set. Claw set is where usually three or more pieces of metal stick out from the piece and bend over the stone slightly and hold it in place. Bezel set is where the metal goes all the way around the stone.Let’s look at bezel settings first and get an understanding of why they are used. Bezel setting can be used for any type of stone but it suits some more than others.Firstly, there are two type o (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Gary Hocking |
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| Article Title :: Iolite – A Gemstone Used in Ancient Navigation |
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| A stupendous stone in my opinion! Its colours range from yellowish grey all the way through to the most magnificent deep blues and violet and that is the colour which particularly mesmerizes me. It is often confused with sapphires and tanzanites. It is plentiful and relatively inexpensive but do not write off its high gemstone quality.It is found in Switzerland, Germany, Scandinavia, the USA, Sri Lanka, India and Australia as well as many African states. It is also called cordierite.Iolite comes from the Greek “ios” meaning violet. It was also called diochroite another Greek word which means “two coloured” stone.On the Moh’s scale used for measuring ha (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Gary Hocking |
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| Article Title :: Australian Opals - A Primer |
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| What has attracted people to opals over the centuries? Colour, colour and more colour! Opals change colour when you look at them from different sides and angles. Sometimes there is little colour at all and you move your head and suddenly a breathtaking burst of brilliant colour flashes from the stone. There are very few natural gemstones which do that.Unless you are lucky the more you pay the better the quality is. But you can still get the high flashy colours for a lower price if you buy doublets or triplets. These are opal pieces reinforced with a solid backing of colorless opal. A triplet has a clear dome of quartz or other material on top.Opal starts off as a silic (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Elizabeth Morgan |
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| Article Title :: Body Piercing Jewelry |
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| Jewelry has always enlivened the fashion wardrobe of the young and the old, bringing a dash of panache to special occasions. Jewelry fashion comes in many forms and types.Body piercing jewelry entered mainstream fashion quite rapidly and is now an extremely popular category of jewelry with today’s young generation in the United States.The trend of body piercing jewelry started with circular earrings, but slowly ginning popularity, it has become a part of the today’s’ fashion world, with a wide variety of specially crafted jewelry now available in the markets. Body piercing is not only associated with the piercing of ear lobes, but other facial body parts such as cheeks (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Ross Bainbridge |
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| Article Title :: Wholesale Body Jewelry |
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| Jewelry worn on the body has always held a special significance for people. While women wear various types of jewelry like rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, these days men are not far behind. Many men are seen wearing earrings, bracelets and finger rings. Body jewelry has become quite a fad with men and women across the world.Wholesale, as a term, refers to the price of any product that is sold at a price that is far less than its maximum retail price. Wholesale prices of most products, including wholesale body jewelry, are reserved for people who own stores or are in business. Usually, you are offered a wholesale price only if you offer to buy jewelry above a certain minim (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Gail Leino |
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| Article Title :: Anniversary Gemstone Color Cuts and Ideas |
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| Take the time to learn anniversary gemstone color, cuts and ideas when looking into jewelry to give your partner on that special day.Gemstones are often initially identified by their color and markings. Visual cues being our primary way of dealing with the world, this is usually an accurate way of identifying the different types of gemstones. In the past a gemstones color and type has correlated it with magic and methods of healing. Blue is often see as the color of truth, so blue stones such as the blue sapphire were worn to help encourage the wearer to receive the truth and be open to it. Gemstones are highly valued for having lots of color. The more intense the color of a s (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Edward Charkow |
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| Article Title :: Caring For American Indian Jewelry |
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| American Indian jewelry is one of the most popular styles of jewelry sold throughout the United States. In fact, American Indian jewelry is so popular that men and women all around the world purchase it. Despite the fact that a large number of individuals purchase American Indian jewelry, most individuals do not know how to properly care for their prized possessions.When it comes to cleaning and caring for American Indian jewelry, it is important to remember that are a wide variety of different jewelry pieces. Jewelry can come in the form of necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, and more. While each piece of jewelry may be unique, they are often cleaned and cared for (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Edward Charkow |
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| Article Title :: American Indian Jewelry: Significance of the Settings |
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| American Indian jewelry is worn by men, women, and children all around the world. The jewelry is appealing for a number of reasons. There are not many jewelry pieces that can be considered elegant and mysterious at the same time. One of the many mysteries surrounding American Indian jewelry is the meaning behind each piece.A large number of stones and other materials are used to make American Indian jewelry. The types of materials used all depend on the type of jewelry piece being made and the preference of the jewelry maker. A large number of necklaces, bracelets, earring, pendants, and rings have been made using amethyst, amber, turquoise, coral, opal, jasper, quartz, pearl, (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Edward Charkow |
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| Article Title :: Advantages and Disadvantages of Purchasing American Indian Art Online |
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| Advantages and Disadvantages of Purchasing American Indian Art OnlineToday’s society is one in which individuals look for the easiest ways to do things. This is most often seen with online shopping. A large number of individuals do not have time to spend the day shopping at their local mall; therefore, they shop online instead. Online shopping is a great way to obtain certain items, but what about American Indian art?The presence of American Indian art is felt widely in the United States, but it is also popular in other areas of the world. This is why American Indian art is sold all around the world. There a large number of stores that sells American Indian art on and (read full article) |
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| Category :: Jewelry Articles |
Author :: Edward Charkow |
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| Article Title :: American Indian Art: A Gift for Any Occasion |
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| Many individuals spend days, even weeks, searching for the perfect gift for a close friend or relative. Despite spending a large amount of time searching, there are still many individuals who are unable to find the perfect gift. American Indian art is an amazing gift idea for just about any occasion, but many individuals do not even consider it.It is hard to determine exactly why American Indian art isn’t given as a gift more often. There are many individuals who aren’t even aware of these beautiful items. This is because not all cities and towns in the Untied States have an Indian art store or gift shop. Online shopping and mail-order catalogs have made it possible for jus (read full article) |
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