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Jewelry hallmarks

Professional jewelry appraisals completed by gemologists and valuers often have to take into account the effect the jewelry hallmarks have on the value of each item being appraised. Do they alter the price, up or down, depending on the hallmark. The simple answer is yes – and no. It depends on the hallmarks themselves and where they come from.

I get similar questions on forums and ‘expert’ websites, together with my own members discussion group. They are usually in the following format, and in general the same questions get asked over and over again. They go… Continue reading Jewelry Hallmarks And What They Mean...

Most people when they imagine a pearl are picturing perfect large round spherical gems, creamy white in colour with a shimmery iridescent surface. The reality is that pearls are usually irregular in shape, each one is different and to find one that is completely round is almost unheard of, not to mention trying to make a whole necklace of pearls that are all more or less the same. Natural pearls are the rarest and most highly valued variety, but nowadays most pearl jewellery is made from cultured or farmed pearls, which are grown on pearl farms… Continue reading What are the Main Differences Between Freshwater and Saltwater Pearls?...

Name jewelry is one of the trendiest types of fashion accessory for both men and women. A large part of this modern upswing in popularity is due to the hip hop culture where large name jewelry items have become the defining fashion in bling. While much of the current fashion is large, bling-style pieces, name jewelry can range from delicate and subtle to big and bold. But name jewelry is also very popular as traditional mothers jewelry. Name rings and name necklaces are by far the most popular items with online stores and retailers… Continue reading Name Jewelry Trends...

When you are shopping for a diamond band, one of the most important steps that you are going to need to take is choosing the setting for the ring. The setting that you choose for your ring is going to make a significant impact on the overall look of the ring, and so of course you are going to want to make sure that you choose the right setting for the look that you are trying to achieve.

There are several different types of setting that you can choose from, but one of the most popular is the princess cut… Continue reading Pros Of The Princess Cut Diamond Setting...

People have been using jewelries as far as anyone can recollect, even in the ancient world when civilizations were almost not cultivated yet, proof of using jewelry was unquestionable.  Now, innovative processes allow us to have more forms and colors in  our jewelries. Bright instances are sterling silver gemstone rings. Sterling silver gemstone rings are made of .925 sterling silver with cubic zirconia gems which result to a wide array of color combinations. Undoubtedly colors add a distinct charm of fun excitement to our jewelries.  Contrast to a solitaire diamond ring to a sterling silver gemstone ring in… Continue reading Sterling Silver Gemstone Rings: Have The Vibrance Of Color In Your Jewelry...

Choosing wedding rings is a big decision for any couple and one that going to continue to signify your love for each other throughout your lives together. Selecting wedding rings is often done together, especially if the couple is getting a matching set of wedding bands. Since there are so many different styles to select from, one of the most important considerations when choosing wedding rings is to be sure you look at lots of different styles before making your selection .

Couples sometimes make the mistake of looking at a limited number of rings… Continue reading Looking For Wedding Rings...

Vintage is often a term that is used when describing fashions from the past that aren’t quiet at the level of being considered antiques but are still classics. Vintage engagement rings can be from any time period considered to be more modern than ancient, typically from the early 1900’s to the retro period of even into the 1970’s.

Most of the engagement rings from these time periods had very distinctive qualities that uniquely categorize the rings as being vintage. Typically the rings included both yellow and white gold combinations on the… Continue reading Engagement Rings From The Past ...

Are you going to a birthday party for your sister, spouse, girlfriend, friend, or mother and you really want to “blow away” the gift recipient and everyone else at the party with a special gift? Then you should give personalized charm jewelry in the form of personalized necklaces or personalized bracelets. Handcrafted personalized name necklaces or bracelets are even more impressive as they consists of handcrafted charms each hand-inscribed with the birthday person’s name on the front side of a charm and birth date on the backside of the charm. And you don’t have to settle… Continue reading Handcrated Personalized Jewelry Gift Ideas...

There are many different types and styles of jewelry. Some are very expensive and have diamonds, precious metals, and other expensive stones. Others are less expensive but they are still nice to wear. It is important when choosing jewelry that you know the occasion you are going to use it for. There is the right time and place to wear each piece of jewelry. If you are buying a particular type of jewelry as a gift, such as bridesmaid jewelry, then you should know enough about the person you are shopping for and also the occasion… Continue reading Choosing the Right Jewelry for the Occasion...

Vintage is often a term that is used when describing fashions from the past that aren’t quiet at the level of being considered antiques but are still classics. Vintage engagement rings can be from any time period considered to be more modern than ancient, typically from the early 1900’s to the retro period of even into the 1970’s.

Most of the engagement rings from these time periods had very distinctive qualities that uniquely categorize the rings as being vintage. Typically the rings included both yellow and white gold combinations on the… Continue reading Vintage Engagement Rings For Beauty And Style ...