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Accessories RSS FeedsNatural, Real, Synthetic, Simulated - What's the Difference? - Shopping for gemstone jewelry is confusing, isn't it? Prices are sometimes very different for jewelry that appears to be made with identical gemstones. You'll see ads that describe gems as natural, genuine, synthetic, simulated, treated -- or a combination of those terms. Before you buy, be sure that you understand how to sort through the terminology to find out how the differences (should) affect jewelry prices.Natural, Real, Synthetic, Simulated - What's the Difference? originally appeared on About.com Jewelry / Accessories on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 15:33:13....Feed Source: jewelry.about.com Before You Buy a Color Diamond - Forget everything you've heard about the way white diamonds are judged, because fancy color diamonds are priced and graded using a different set of guidelines. Color diamonds made by nature exist in many colors, and some of them -- like red -- are extremely rare. Yellow diamonds are more plentiful than red, except when they are vivid yellows -- when it occurs naturally you can label that color scarce and expensive. Pink and green diamonds are other popular diamond colors. Learn the Four Cs of color diamonds if you're ready to wear jewelry that's far from ordinary.
Photo by Peter Macdirmid/Getty Images... Does Your Diamond Change Colors? - There's a sneaky little characteristic that can make a diamond appear to change colors when it's carried from one kind of lighting into another. Let's say you're in a jewelry store and the diamond you love looks nearly colorless. You buy the diamond and take it home to show everyone. When you remove it from the case the diamond looks like it has more of a yellowish tint than it did in the jewelry store. What happened?
The shift might not be your imagination -- the diamond is probably affected by a characteristic called fluorescence, which makes diamonds appear to change color when they are exposed to ultraviolet light (... Katy Perry and Russell Brand File for Divorce - Katy Perry and Russell Brand have filed for divorce, claiming irreconcilable differences. Brand gave Perry this diamond engagement ring when he proposed, on New Year's Eve, 2009. A few weeks ago, Brand was still telling the press that the marriage was fine, and that the couple planned to be together forever. I suppose two years is pretty good for a celebrity relationship -- they lasted longer than ... Enhancing Diamond Color & Clarity - Color and clarity can both be enhanced in order to make a diamond appear to be more "perfect" than it was when taken from a mine in its rough state. The problem is -- some alterations are permanent, but others can be temporary, and you need to know the differences before you buy a diamond. Get a head start on your diamond shopping by using these tutorials to become familiar with common diamond treatments.
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Photo by Keith Goldstein/Getty Images... Learn How to Use a Jewelry Loupe - Jewelers use a magnifier that's called a loupe (pronounced loop) to inspect gemstones and other jewelry. The magnifiers have special lenses that allow our eyes to focus on an object at a much closer distance than is normally possible, and they reveal tiny details we couldn't see with our normal vision. Even beginners can use a jewelry loupe, but don't rush out to buy one until you understand how the tool is used.Learn How to Use a Jewelry Loupe originally appeared on ... Does Someone on Your Gift List Need a New Favorite Chain Necklace? -
You really can't go wrong when you gift a chain necklace, because they never go out of style, and can nearly always be stacked with other necklaces to create a multi-strand look. The chain necklaces in this large collection are grouped by metal -- yellow gold, white gold, sterling, vermeil, stainless and platinum. There's something for every taste (and budget). You'll find lots of necklaces for guys in the assortment, too, like the stainless steel U-link design shown to the left.
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... A Peek at Britney Spears' Engagement Ring - Take a peek at Britney Spears' engagement ring, designed by Neil Lane, who worked closely with Jason Trawick to fashion the perfect style for his future fiance. Ninety diamonds encircle the ring's band, and a round white diamond (in a prong setting) sits at the top. Overall, the focal diamond's setting resembles a tiara -- you'll see larger images and a side shot in the ... Precious Find: Nouveau Eternity Ring - Eternity rings are set with a continuous circle of gemstones to represent never-ending love. The number of diamonds used to create this ring differs depending on the size you need, from 27 for a size 4 to 32 for a size 8. Carat weight varies, too, from 0.94 to 1.00. The round diamonds are pave set into platinum for a lush finish, and almost seem to melt into each other.
Nouveau Eternity Ring - ... Necklaces You'll Love for the Holidays -
The necklaces in this collection are all very different, but each one represents current popular jewelry trends (or classic designs that never go out of style). If you're looking for a necklace, start here.
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