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Alexandrite Jewellery

Posted by on November 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Alexandrite is a gemstone named for a former czar in Russia. Alexandrite was first discovered in Russia, in the Ural Mountains supposedly on Alexander II 16th birthday. The colour of alexandrite is given by chromium and what is special about this gemstone is that this chromium gives two colours to alexandrite, unlike any other trace element that only provides one colour to any mineral. [Continue reading: Alexandrite Jewellery]

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Amethyst Jewellery

Posted by on November 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Amethyst is a type of quartz occurring in a transparent light to dark purple shades. Amethyst has been used in jewellery ever since the Minoan period in Greece and archeologists uncovered polished cabochons, or dome shaped stones set in gold. [Continue reading: Amethyst Jewellery]

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Gemstones For Zodiac Signs

Posted by on September 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Traditional astrology associates certain gemstones to the month of your birth. Each of the signs of the zodiac is considered to rule a particular gemstone. [Continue reading: Gemstones For Zodiac Signs]

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Jewellery Trends in 2010

Posted by on September 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Urban culture and music help in defining the trends for this year in jewellery. Dramatic necklaces or highly embellished pieces in rich colours are featured among the new collections that offer a mix of jewellery that can be worn from day to night. [Continue reading: Jewellery Trends in 2010]

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Jewellery Trends For Men

Posted by on August 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Rap stars or movie stars have played a large part in the developing men jewellery. Jewellery designers are creating specific lines for the ever growing consumer base. [Continue reading: Jewellery Trends For Men]

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Gold Karats Guide

Posted by on August 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Karats measure the content of gold and because gold is a soft metal, you will rarely find gold karats jewellery made from pure gold. [Continue reading: Gold Karats Guide]

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Pearls as Wonders of Mother Nature

Posted by on August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Pearls have always been popular with jewellery designers as they can offer inspiration through their various shapes, colours and size. [Continue reading: Pearls as Wonders of Mother Nature]

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Gemstone Jewellery

Posted by on August 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Gemstones come in different colours and with different price tags. The more natural they are, the higher the price of jewellery can be. [Continue reading: Gemstone Jewellery]

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What You Should Know Before Buying An Engagement Ring

Posted by on August 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The first thing you should consider when you go shopping for an engagement ring is how much you can afford to spend. Once you are inside the shop, the salespeople will try to convince you that such a gift should be a proof of your love, so it should be very expensive. [Continue reading: What You Should Know Before Buying An Engagement Ring]

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Lapis Lazuli Jewellery

Posted by on July 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Lapis Lazuli jewellery is easy to wear and can add a rich colour to any outfit. The name is a Latin form of the Arabic word which means blue. Not having a crystalline structure, lapis lazuli is not included in the category of precious gems. [Continue reading: Lapis Lazuli Jewellery]

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