Gioielli

... Diamonds are the more valuable cousin of coal, which is also made of carbon but which has not been subjected to the extreme conditions that a diamond has. [...] Their are many cuts, with names like point, table, rose and Mazarin cuts.

... One of the ways this unique oyster differs from other species is its interior shell color, which is dark. [...] South Sea pearls' thick coating of nacre gives the gems a wonderful luster, or glow, that appears to come from deep within the pearl.

... This is far from the truth because there is an excellent deep red garnet available. [...] If you thought that all garnet men's rings have designs that are dainty and fragile, think again because, few jewellers have developed some very masculine looking man rings with garnet gemstone.

... Costume jewelry can be antique, period, or contemporary and there are many collectors of every style of costume jewelry. [...] For many people a piece of costume jewelry may be the first jewelry that they have worn and it is important to look out for signs of a reaction, especially after extended periods of wear.

... Laboratory-created stones do not have the rarity of naturally colored stones and they are less expensive than naturally mined stones. [...] To get the best deal on a piece of jewelry for yourself or someone you love, shop around.

... Noodling:Noodling is when a person goes over what other miners have rejected as rubbish. [...] Although solid opal does not require any special conditions, it is advisable to avoid impacts and knocks.

... To add worth to our shopping for diamond we must know the 4 C's of diamonds that are. [...] Proximately every diamond contains teeny-weeny natural birthmarks known as inclusions.

... Using a loupe is not terribly difficult, but using it properly can really help you examine your own jewelry for identifying characteristics, cracks, chips, or other damage without having [...] Rest a finger or the back of your hand against your face to help you keep the loupe stable and relaxed.

... Sterling silver jewelry is enjoying an unprecedented popularity with today's fashion conscious public. [...] The current fashion trend toward black clothing has made silver jewelry more popular than ever.

... Below are basic descriptions of the difference between the two most commonly used faux gold. [...] The first number refers to the quality of the gold used and the second is the amount used.