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by: Susan OmlinGold is a very versatile metal and in most cases can be worn on a daily basis. However, there are some "do's" and "don'ts" when it comes to gold. "Do" take your gold jewelry off when you take a bath or clean your house. Even though soap will not hurt your gold jewelry it will leave a fine scum on it which will make it appear dull. This film can be cleaned off, but removing your

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by Gary HaagWhat is my birthstone? There are several different lists of birthstones. Following is a list of some of the most commonly accepted birthstones. January - Garnet February - Amethyst March - Aquamarine/Bloodstone April - Diamond May - Emerald June - Alexandrite/Moonstone/Pearl July - Ruby August - Peridot/Sardonyx September - Sapphires October - Pink - Tourmaline/Opal November - Topaz/

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by: Denny ReinkeJewelry insurance comes in many forms and varieties and only an insurance agent can provide accurate and specific advice. However, it helps to know enough about jewelry insurance to ask your agent the right questions and to be aware of how the process works. The time to ask your insurance agent the questions is before you insure an item, not when you need to file a claim. Read the

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by: Richard Wise1. Many types of gemstones are treated. In the marketplace,there are two types of gemstones, those that are completely natural and those that have been treated or enhanced. Any gem may be treated, 95% of all rubies, sapphires and emeralds are enhanced. Prices for untreated gems of similar quality are usually higher. A competent jeweler should be able to tell you which of the

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by: Gary HaagTraining Your Fine Jewelry: The first thing you should do is to give your fine jewelry its own little space for when it is not being worn and train it to stay there. Jewelry items do not live or party well together. Much of the damage, other than wear, that is done to jewelry happens in jewelry boxes. Stones scratch each other and the metals around them. Chains get caught in tangles

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by: Norma StefanikRemember the dazzling, sparkling look of your favorite piece of jewelry when it was first purchased? Keeping that beautiful look is very easy with a little loving care and proper cleaning. There are several ways to clean your jewelry. Gentle jewelry soap is marketed for regular cleaning and should probably be the first choice for lightly soiled jewelry. After soaking the jewelry

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by: Rock Ren Captain Jack's must have aroused a lot of people to take a second look at the beauty of black pearls since it was so frequently mentioned in the Pirates of Caribbean the movie. Today, a lot of fashionistas are adding up this elegance piece of accessory in their own jewelry boxes. Black pearls have the same elegance as white pearls but they have that certain exquisite and exotic

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Aromatherapy uses the concentrated scented oils of plants toenhance the human state of mind or mood, and to encouragehealth and healing. Lavender, as an example, may be used torelax a person and promote sleep, while the scent of cinnamonis used as a motivator.Some scents, like white jasmine, are thought to draw love fromthe universe. Candles, bath products,incense and body oils andlotions are

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by: Chris RobertsonThere are few accessories more elegant than pearl jewelry. Unfortunately, many people think that pearl jewelry is out of their price range, except perhaps for once-in-a-lifetime pearl bridal jewelry. The truth is, a pearl necklace, pearl stud earrings, fashion pearl jewelry, or even a pearl jewelry set can be affordable if you shop wisely. Here are some guidelines so you can

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by: Sam SerioReferences to the power of crystals and gems and their use in spiritual and healing rituals can be found in the ancient Mayan and Hebrew civilizations. Today the practice of using stones and crystals continues with ordinary people across the world who claim extraordinary results.By stimulating a person's thought, it is believed that crystals stimulate healing - both physical and

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by: Bridget P. AllenIf diamonds are a girl’s best friend then jewelry is her soul sister! Jewelry is such a powerful accessory that many choose one fabulous piece and build an outfit around it. You can ruin a perfectly great outfit by wearing the wrong jewelry.Before we get into what and how to where jewelry there are some no-nos that you should be aware of. Relax – these are too tough to follow!

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by Penny OlsonI have found that when you wear crystals on a daily basis they tend to lose a little bit of their luster. Let's face it, the reason why we choose Swarovski is because they are top of the line. There is nothing in the market that will catch your eye and sparkle quite like a Swarovski crystal. But if you wear crystals over a period of time you may find that they appear to be a little

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