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Accessories RSS FeedsEnhancing 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. Improving Diamond Color Diamond Clarity Enhancements Photo by Keith Goldstein/Getty Images...Feed Source: jewelry.about.com The Buzz About Black Diamonds -
You've probably seen lots of black diamonds lately, especially if you watch celebrity red carpet events. But take a glance at jewelry store displays the next time you walk by and you'll find that many designers are including these opaque gemstones in their current offerings. Black diamonds don't sparkle, but they have a depth of color that works when used alone (and still look perfect when combined with white diamonds and colorful gemstones).
Most of the black diamonds you'll find have been treated to inte... Celebrity Jewelry at the 2012 Met Gala - The 2012 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art took place on May 7. The event always draws a huge number of celebrities, and is so important that it's often referred to as 'New York's Oscars.' The theme of this year's exhibit (which runs from May 10 to August 19) is Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations. It offers a visual look at similarities and differences between two Italian designers, Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) and today's Miuccia Prada. Videos of conversations between the two women accompany the exhibit, with an actress portraying Schiaparelli.
Celebrities often dress to interpret the theme, and the jewelry is always lush. Browse our ... Find a Pair of Gemstone Earrings - There are lots of lovely gemstone earrings to choose from in this collection. You'll find a wide variety of gems and styles, from boldly colored dangles to decorative drops in pastel hues. If you like massive stones, you'll find them, but you won't be disappointed if your tastes fall more to wispy, delicate earrings.Find a Pair of Gemstone Earrings originally appeared on About.com Jewelry / Accessories on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at 22:40:13.Perma... Steampunk Jewelry Might Be Your New Favorite Style - If you've visited artisan fairs in the last several years you've probably seen Steampunk jewelry. It's fashioned after a movement that jewelry designer and author Jema Hewitt (aka Emilly Ladybird) calls "Victorian styled science fiction." Jema was kind enough to answer some of our questions about Steampunk. I think her responses will help you understand the movement, a... Don't Get Scammed at the Jewelry Counter - You've probably noticed the, um creative way some retailers use gemstone names. Broghton emerald sounds more appealing than its true name -- green glass. Herkimer diamond is a unique variety of quartz, pretty but not a diamond. Blue moonstone sounds yummy until you find out the ring you bought isn't set with a moonstone at all, and that the stone is really cut from the lesser-valued chalcedony. Cape rubies are garnets and a Brazilian sapphire is actually blue tourmaline. There are hundreds more deceptive names tagged onto ... Birthstone Jewelry for Every Month of the Year - January's birthstone is garnet and babies born just after that fall under the umbrella of February's amethyst. And forget about birthdays, because September's birthstone, sapphire, is one of the most popular colored gems, no matter when a person was born. Birthstones chosen by different cultures (and in different eras) were not necessarily the same group of twelve gems we use today, but most people shared a common belief: wearing your special stone brought good luck. ... Find a Unique Heart Pendant - Heart jewelry changes a little as trends do, but it never goes out of style, and it's a natural gift for any holiday. Find a piece of heart jewelry she loves and she'll wear it forever. I think you'll like the unique heart pendants in this collection -- they represent a wide range of prices and styles.
Photo Courtesy MacysFind a Unique Heart Pendant originally appeared on ... Shop for Mother's Rings - Mother's rings give moms and grandmothers the opportunity to display the birthstones of their children and grandchildren. The mother's rings in this collection are grouped by price, beginning under $100 and topping out over $300.
Even though the rings are designed for moms, some of the narrow eternity-band styles make a nice anytime-gift for a fiancé or girlfriend -- she can wear two rings side-by-side, one set with her birthstone and the other with yours.
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... Jewelry Travel Organizers You'll Love - I was packing for a trip recently and couldn't find the little organizer I use to tote jewelry and other small items from place to place. I had to shop for a replacement, but there are so many different styles that it was difficult to choose just one -- I thought you'd like to see some of my favorites. All of these jewelry organizer cases were made especially for travel, but they're just as handy to use at home, between trips. Take a look -- I think you'll find a travel case that suits you.
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