Jewelry

Making Jewelry Is A Crafter's Passion - Learning jewelry making techniques will help craftsmen to create many stylish jewelry designs. Some jewelry craftsmen will have to handle the tools of the trade before they can begin crafting jewelry for their friends and family to wear.

Diamonds, Value And Carbon Spot Imperfections - Diamonds almost always have defects and one of the main defects is carbon spots. Their influence upon diamond value has to be taken into account along with the influence of color. A stone may have great color, yet may yield some carbon imperfections making it far less valuable than an off color stone.

Star Jewelry to Soar in Summer 2008 - By definition, a star is an astronomical point of light that is visible on a clear night in the sky. For those who follow the jewelry trends, it's also a very 'bright' trend for the upcoming summer months.

Myth and History of Turquoise, December's Birthstone - As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers turquoise, the birthstone of December, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical lore.

Why The Three Stone Diamond Ring Is So Popular And Desirable - All women would like a three stone ring from her partner. The three stone ring was designed by the De Beers Jewelry Company and became an instant classic, setting the jewelry industry on its ear.

The Meaning And Significance of Birthstones by Month - This article describes the meaning of birthstones including history and significance.

Tips to Caring for Your Sterling Silver & Cubic Zirconia Jewelry - As women, we love our jewelry. We admire it. We wear it, and we always want it to look as terrific as the day we first bought it.

The Endurable Diamond - Diamonds were here before humans and will remain long after. Diamonds are one of the most durable stones in the world.

What is 14k Gold & Why Is It Valued? - The measure of karats, abbreviated as "k," expresses the level of purity in a piece of gold. The purest gold is 24k, but to understand the true meaning of karats, it's best not to be mislead by the connotations of "purity."

The Myth and Lore of Rubies: July's Birthstone - As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers ruby, the birthstone of July, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".