As an alternative to the traditional channel set wedding and engagement rings, rings created with a process called tension setting have started to become popular in recent years. Tension set wedding rings and engagement rings have a stone (typically a diamond, although tension setting can be...
The Beauty of Estate Jewlery Stands the Test of Time
For centuries, jewelry has been the signature of great power and wealth. King Tut wore lavish crown jewels, necklaces and rings. Marie Antoinette sewed jewels into the bodices of her garments.
Jewelry has always helped define an...
Although Titanium is an abundant element on earth it was not discovered until 1791 but it would be another hundred years after that before it was possible to isolate the metal.
In appearance the metal is grey and lustrous and has often been used to make alloys which are light and...
Diamond
Of all precious stones the diamond has the simplest composition; it is merely crystallized carbon. Carbon is present in every plant, mineral and animal on earth. Diamonds comes typically from the mines in South Africa. Other countries like India, Brazil, Australia and the United...
Teenagers are a fickle bunch. At that stage of physical and psychological growth, they are constantly experimenting with things to improve their image and their look. Teen jewelry fashion plays a major part in the development of their identity and efforts to either blend in with the crowd or...
Tanzanite Pricing
Tanzanite is becoming increasingly difficult to find in the better grades and colors. Most of the material presently coming out of the ground is of much lower quality than what has been available for a fair price in the past. Suppliers have been pressed from all of their...
If you ask any colored gemstone connoisseur, they will tell you that tanzanite is becoming the most desired gem in the United States. We also see this trend manifesting itself in Europe. American and European designers, collectors and tanzanite jewelry manufacturers are keenly aware that with...
Synthetic Diamonds – Breakthrough Gem Material Bests Mined Diamonds And Moissanite
New age diamond simulants have all the look and beauty of genuine diamonds at a ridiculous fraction of the price. It is no wonder that polycrystalline synthetic diamonds have become a popular choice...
Synthetic Diamonds Chagrinned When Jewelers Scoff At Fabulous Fake Diamonds
New synthetic diamonds are so closely resemble mined diamonds that the naked eye cannot tell the difference, often saving consumers enough money to make a down-payment on a new home or buy a car. Unfounded...
Breitling is a renowned Swiss manufacturer, offering some of the most exquisite watches in the world. The Breitling Football Chronograph watch has numerous functions, including a timer which is very useful for football games. This genuine timepiece is appreciated due to the large face, manual...
The British shopper is a strange beast. It seems that our love affair with high street shopping may have peaked this year yet our trends to shopping on the web look to be increasing even further. Recent statistics released suggest we are far more likely to buy on the internet than our European...
So…you’ve been looking to purchase a quality tanzanite on the internet and you need some help determining what characteristics you should be looking for in a quality gem. This article is intended as a resource to help guide you through a successful tanzanite purchase by avoiding many...