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		<title>Imitation Jewelry: Your Guide To Feeling Like A Sophisticated Woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Maltakiso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imitation jewelry, sometimes called costume jewelry, makes an affordable alternative to real jewelry, which can be very costly. Every woman wants a large selection of rings, necklaces, pendants and jewels, and a lot have some beautiful items of genuine jewelry, however a wide collection of real gold and precious stones is not attainable for most.<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/616/jewelry/imitation-jewelry-your-guide-to-feeling-like-a-sophisticated-woman.php">Imitation Jewelry: Your Guide To Feeling Like A Sophisticated Woman</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='jewbyline'>by John Maltakiso</div>
<p>Imitation jewelry, often known as costume jewelry, is an affordable alternative to real jewelry, which can be very expensive. Every woman wants a fine choice of rings, necklaces, pendants and jewels, and a lot own some beautiful pieces of genuine jewelry, however a wide collection of real gold and precious stones is not attainable for most.</p>
<p>This is where imitation, or costume, jewelry comes into play. While it is true that, at the lower end of the market, much imitation jewelry is of poor quality and is rightly known as &#8216;junk jewelry&#8217;, it is also possible to get some very high-quality imitation jewelry that is nearly impossible to tell apart from the genuine article. These imitation pieces will not be pure gold, but will be gold plated, and will be much more affordable than genuine jewelry.</p>
<p>Imitation jewelry first became popular in the &#8217;30s when it was used as an affordable fashion accessory for certain outfits. The idea was that the costume jewelry would soon become unfashionable and would be replaced to match the next style to come along. Imitation jewelry was an immediate hit and has been hugely popular ever since.</p>
<p>In general, imitation jewelry is made from cheaper materials such as plastic, glass, base metals, and synthetic or non-precious stones. That said, some high-end imitation jewelry will use gold plating, semi-precious metals or American diamonds, and the result can be extremely close or even identical to the real thing.</p>
<p>The design and production of costume jewelry has become a huge industry. There are thousands of producers around the world producing high-quality necklaces, anklets, tiaras, ear-rings and all kinds of jewelry to a very good standard. Some of the top-quality imitation jewelry originates in countries such as India and Thailand where there is a long tradition of crafting top-quality products. However, some of the best pieces is mass produced and sold by western companies like Dior, Chanel and Coventry.</p>
<p>Today the US has by far the highest demand for jewelry in the world, with more than 30% of the market share. With such a high demand for both real and imitation jewelry here, it is no wonder that there is an excellent range available in stores and on the internet. Competition between retailers can be fierce, so there are some great bargains to be had.</p>
<p>While costume jewelry will never truly attain the quality, beauty and value of the real thing, it remains popular even in the highest circles. Film stars such as Audrey Hepburn owned unique items of imitation jewelry, while Barbara Bush wore an imitation pearl necklace to her husband&#8217;s inaugural ball.</p>
<p>A lot of unique pieces of imitation jewelry such as this are valuable collectibles, as are many of the more distinctive, high-quality examples. So, it can be seen that imitation jewelry needn&#8217;t be second best, but a valuable addition to any woman&#8217;s collection at a fraction of the expense of the &#8216;genuine article&#8217;.</p>
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<div class='jewlinks'>John Maltakiso is a freelance writer with over a dozen years editorial experience. John is currently consulting as a columnist with our b2b site and has become the company guru on imitation jewelry. Be sure to visit our great website for more information on <a href="http://www.fuzing.com/qrx/imitation-jewelry" title="Imitation Jewelry">Imitation Jewelry</a> and <a href="http://www.fuzing.com/qrx/costume-jewelry" title="Costume Jewelry">Costume Jewelry</a>.</div>
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		<title>Jewelry Box: An Importance Of Jewelry Box and Jewelry Armoire</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yanda Atmaja</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='jewbyline'>by Yanda Atmaja</div>
<p>Dating all the way back to many ancient and venerable civilizations, jewelry has been an integral part of society and culture. The fine jewelry of a people often reflects the artistry, the values and the humanity of the particular time and can give many clues about the daily life, economics and even about wars and conquests. While jewelry can be enlightening in this way, the jewelry boxes of different eras are also artifacts to learn from and to be treasured.</p>
<p>In fact, it is fair to declare that the history and the significance of the intricate jewelry boxes date back for as many centuries as the pieces of jewelry. Especially in ancient cultures, fine jewelry was revered and was often used to display the position and the power of a particular person or family. In addition, fashion jewelry and embellished items, such as various gemstone and diamond jewelry pieces have always been, as they are today, outward expressions of wealth.</p>
<p>In this way, the jewelry boxes from different eras are also able to reveal a great deal of additional information about the culture and the people. Since precious metals have always been scarce and the refining process more challenging in some eras, fine jewelry was always carefully taken care of and stored in jewelry boxes that protected the pieces.</p>
<p>Historically, jewelry boxes were specially designed and hand-crafted items created by skilled craftsmen. In fact, in some instances, the same artisans responsible for the wonderful fine jewelry that was being made also put their talents to work to build beautiful jewelry boxes. In this way, their works of jewelry art would be housed in proper vessels that would do justice and honor to their craft.</p>
<p>A lot of the traditions of fine workmanship that went into jewelry boxes of yesteryear are still quite alive and well today. Just as one can find an enormous selection of fine jewelry, from simple costume jewelry to highly embellished fashion jewelry, there is also a wide array of jewelry boxes to carefully store the precious items that people collect.</p>
<p>Since so many people do collect a significant number of jewelry pieces over the years, often jewelry boxes that once provided adequate space are replaced with a larger container. Some people simply buy another jewelry box or two, while others decide to go with grander options. One of the common items seen nowadays, which is an offshoot of the basic jewelry box, is a jewelry armoire.</p>
<p>The jewelry armoires that are becoming more and more popular serve as a piece of accent furniture in many homes and are much more substantial than simple jewelry boxes, which are so common. They generally have swinging front doors that open up to reveal a set of lined drawers and other nooks and crannies designed to house and protect all types of embellishments, from simple costume jewelry to elaborate fine jewelry pieces.</p>
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		<title>Costume Jewelry: Your Guide To Looking Like A Sophisticated Woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Maltakiso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imitation jewelry, sometimes known as costume jewelry, makes an affordable alternative to real jewelry, which can be prohibitively costly. Every woman would like a large choice of rings, necklaces, pendants and ear-rings, and many have some exquisite items of real jewelry, however a wide collection of real gold and diamonds is not attainable for most.<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/571/jewelry/costume-jewelry-your-guide-to-looking-like-a-sophisticated-woman.php">Costume Jewelry: Your Guide To Looking Like A Sophisticated Woman</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='jewbyline'>by John Maltakiso</div>
<p>Imitation jewelry, commonly called costume jewelry, offers an affordable alternative to real jewelry, which can be prohibitively expensive. Every woman wants a extensive selection of bracelets, necklaces, pendants and ear-rings, and a lot have some exquisite pieces of real jewelry, however a wide collection of real gold and precious stones is not affordable for most.</p>
<p>This is where imitation, or costume, jewelry comes into play. It is true that, at the bottom end of the market, some imitation jewelry is of poor quality and is rightly called &#8216;junk jewelry&#8217;, it is also possible to get some excellent imitation jewelry that is nearly impossible to tell apart from the genuine article. Such imitation pieces will not be pure gold, but will be gold plated, and will be far less expensive than real jewelry.</p>
<p>Imitation jewelry originally became the rage in the &#8217;30s when it was used as a low-cost fashion accessory for certain outfits. The idea was that the imitation jewelry would fast go out of fashion and would be replaced to match the next style that emerged. Imitation jewelry was an immediate hit and has been massively popular ever since.</p>
<p>Usually, imitation jewelry is manufactured from lower-cost materials such as plastic, glass, base metals, and synthetic or non-precious stones. Although some of the more expensive imitation jewelry will use gold plating, semi-precious stones or American diamonds, and the finished product can be extremely close or even identical to the real thing.</p>
<p>The design and production of imitation jewelry has become a massive industry. There are thousands of manufacturers globally producing high-quality necklaces, bracelets, tiaras, ear-rings and all kinds of jewelry to a very high standard. Some of the top-quality imitation jewelry originates in countries like India and Thailand where there is a long tradition of making top-quality products. However, some of the best jewelry is mass produced and marketed by western fashion giants such as Dior, Chanel and Coventry.</p>
<p>These days, the US has by far the biggest demand for jewelry globally, with over thirty per cent of the market share. With such a huge demand for both authentic and costume jewelry here, it is little wonder that there is an excellent range available in stores and on the internet. Competition between dealers can be fierce, so there are some excellent bargains to be had.</p>
<p>While imitation jewelry will never truly attain the quality, beauty and value of the genuine article, it remains popular even in the most elite circles. Movie stars such as Audrey Hepburn owned unique items of imitation jewelry, while Barbara Bush wore a faux pearl necklace to her husband&#8217;s inaugural ball.</p>
<p>Many unique pieces of imitation jewelry such as this are valuable collectibles, as are a lot of of the more distinctive, high-quality pieces. Therefore, it can be seen that costume jewelry needn&#8217;t be a sacrifice, but a valuable addition to any woman&#8217;s jewelry collection at a fraction of the cost of the &#8216;real thing&#8217;.</p>
<div class='jewresource'>
<div style='italic;' class='jewabout'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='jewlinks'>John Maltakiso is a columnist with over a dozen years editorial experience. John is currently working as a journalist for our b2b site and has become the resident expert on imitation jewelry. Take the time to visit our useful website for additional information on <a href="http://www.fuzing.com/qrx/costume-earrings" title="Costume Earrings">Costume Earrings</a> and <a href="http://www.fuzing.com/qrx/stainless-steel-jewelry" title="Stainless Steel Jewelry">Stainless Steel Jewelry</a>.</div>
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		<title>Jewelry Box: An Importance Of Jewelry Box and Jewelry Armoire</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yanida Atmaja</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='jewbyline'>by Yanida Atmaja</div>
<p>Dating all the way back to many ancient and venerable civilizations, jewelry has been an integral part of society and culture. The fine jewelry of a people often reflects the artistry, the values and the humanity of the particular time and can give many clues about the daily life, economics and even about wars and conquests. While jewelry can be enlightening in this way, the jewelry boxes of different eras are also artifacts to learn from and to be treasured.</p>
<p>In fact, it is fair to declare that the history and the significance of the intricate jewelry boxes date back for as many centuries as the pieces of jewelry. Especially in ancient cultures, fine jewelry was revered and was often used to display the position and the power of a particular person or family. In addition, fashion jewelry and embellished items, such as various gemstone and diamond jewelry pieces have always been, as they are today, outward expressions of wealth.</p>
<p>In this way, the jewelry boxes from different eras are also able to reveal a great deal of additional information about the culture and the people. Since precious metals have always been scarce and the refining process more challenging in some eras, fine jewelry was always carefully taken care of and stored in jewelry boxes that protected the pieces.</p>
<p>Historically, jewelry boxes were specially designed and hand-crafted items created by skilled craftsmen. In fact, in some instances, the same artisans responsible for the wonderful fine jewelry that was being made also put their talents to work to build beautiful jewelry boxes. In this way, their works of jewelry art would be housed in proper vessels that would do justice and honor to their craft.</p>
<p>Many of the traditions of good workmanship that went into jewelry boxes of yesteryear are still quite alive and well today. Just as one can find an enormous selection of fine jewelry, from simple costume jewelry to highly embellished fashion jewelry, there is also a wide array of jewelry boxes to carefully store the precious items that people collect.</p>
<p>Since so many people do collect a significant number of jewelry pieces over the years, often jewelry boxes that once provided adequate space are replaced with a larger container. Some people simply buy another jewelry box or two, while others decide to go with grander options. One of the common items seen nowadays, which is an offshoot of the basic jewelry box, is a jewelry armoire.</p>
<p>The jewelry armoires are really more of a piece of furniture than the standard jewelry boxes that are common in many homes. They can range in height from about three feet to about six feet. They typically feature swinging doors on the front which reveal many specially designed nooks, crooks and crannies for storing different types of fine jewelry, such as diamond rings, silver jewelry, gold jewelry and watches.</p>
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<div style='italic;' class='jewabout'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='jewlinks'>Before you buy any jewelry online, make sure you check our <a href='http://TheJewelryFinder.com/blog/'>Jewelry Guide Blog</a> as well as finding <a href='http://TheJewelryFinder.com/'>Discount Jewelry</a></div>
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		<title>What Makes Costume Jewelry And How To Care For It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 07:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TaTanisha Howard</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='jewbyline'>by TaTanisha Howard</div>
<p>What is used to make costume jewelry?</p>
<p>1. Man made stones constructed from glass, rhinestone, cubic zirconia, or plastic are a primary component of most costume jewelry. The most popular of which is cubic zirconia because of its physical properties. It is used to create simulated versions of precious gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, or emeralds. Its sparkly appeal and inexpensive price tag allow for much larger, glitzy pieces that attract attention without the exhorbitant price tag. Colored glass can also be used to simulate precious stones and faux pearls. Rhinestone jewelry is also popular because of its sparkle and color choices. Epoxy and acrylic are plastics that is often used to make inexpensive bead jewelry.</p>
<p>Although typical costume jewelry consists of synthetic stones sometimes semi-precious stones such as pearls, topaz, black opal, amethyst, or peridot are used to provide a more fine jewelry appeal.</p>
<p>2. A base metal such as tin, copper, brass, nickel, aluminum or a combination of metals that has been altered to resemble more precious metals such as silver, gold, or platinum. This is achieved by a variety of methods including:</p>
<p>tone: This means just what the name implies. Tone refers to the color of the metal only. Gold and silver tone jewelry are silver and gold in color but contain no actual gold or silver.</p>
<p>electroplating: This is probably the most common method. In this process an electric current is used to deposit a thin layer, as little as 2 micro inches (a micro inch is one millionth of an inch) onto the base alloy metal which is immersed in a salt bath solution of the precious metal that will be used to plate the object. </p>
<p>layering: This method also uses plating only the object is immersed for a longer period of time allowing for a much thicker layer of precious metal. Layered gold or silver may consist of approximately 20-50 micro inches of gold or silver. Although it doesnt sound like much, this thicker layer results in a much more durable jewelry piece especially when coated with a protective material such as Tarniban which is an organic substance that provides a protective shield and adds to the hardness of the metal. </p>
<p>overlay: This method utilizes heat rather than electricity to combine the base metal with the precious metal to form a new alloy. This creates a permanent bond between the metals which creates jewelry that can be as durable and long lasting as the real thing with proper care. Gold overlay jewelry is also sometimes referred to as gold filled. It is generally safer for sensitive skin than costume jewelry made by other methods. </p>
<p>Technibond: This is considered to be one of the most desired methods of gold plating because it uses a full 40 mils of 14kt gold over .925 sterling silver.  For gold and silver lovers it is the best of both worlds. However, as with any plated item, a protective coating should be added for best results.</p>
<p>vermeil: This is the top of the line in gold plating. This method uses as much as 100 micro inches of gold over .925 sterling silver and as you can expect is also a bit pricier. It may be worth it for someone looking for something closer to the real thing without paying the exorbitant price for solid gold.</p>
<p>3. Costume jewelry may also consist of odd materials such as wood, stone, and shell which can be either natural or colored. </p>
<p>How to care for costume jewelry</p>
<p>Although costume jewelry doesnt require much of an investment, it is still important to get the most bang for your buck by taking proper care of your costume jewelry by following a few simple steps:</p>
<p>1. NEVER allow costume jewelry to come in contact with oils, soaps, perfumes, or any harsh chemicals which can damage the plating.</p>
<p>2. ALWAYS remove jewelry before sports, swimming, exercising, washing hands, showering, cleaning, doing laundry, or applying lotions or creams. </p>
<p>3. NEVER store jewelry wet. Always dry with a soft cloth before storing.</p>
<p>4. Store jewelry in a plastic ziploc bag or soft jewelry pouch away from other objects and jewelry items to avoid scratching.</p>
<p>5. Store jewelry in a clean, dry, cool, not cold place away from heat and dust.</p>
<p>6. Be gentle. Use a soft toothbrush and jewelry cleaner that specifically states that it is safe for costume jewelry. Make sure it does not contain acid, alcohol, or ammonia. </p>
<p>7. Use a jewelry cloth for buffing.</p>
<p>8. Regularly check for loose stones.</p>
<p>Despite these tough economic times, costume jewelry is still very popular. It has all of the beauty and appeal of real jewelry without the expensive price tag. This allows us to experiment with a much larger variety of styles to match our mood or wardrobe.</p>
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		<title>Prolonged Fascination With Gold Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we consider the amount of spending that goes on we see that year in and year out more money is being spent on handmade jewelry and related items. The use of jewelry necklaces and its ongoing fascination can not just be tied down to one section of the population, people from all different backgrounds, [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/96/silver-jewelry/prolonged-fascination-with-gold-jewelry.php">Prolonged Fascination With Gold Jewelry</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we consider the amount of spending that goes on we see that year in and year out more money is being spent on <a href="http://www.jewelryvillageonline.com/" target="_blank">handmade jewelry</a> and related items. The use of jewelry necklaces and its ongoing fascination can not just be tied down to one section of the population, people from all different backgrounds, races and creeds can be seen to be making use of body piercing to adorn themselves in order to satisfy some of the feeling within us which needs to be paid attention to. If you have not yet discovered the fascination with piercing one&#8217;s body &#8211; maybe you will be converted in the future !</p>
<p>The Body Peircing Fashion : In relation to all of the monies that we see being spent on jewelry necklaces we also see that more and more people are actually spending monies on body piercing. Now &#8211; what is it about body piercing that fascinates you so much ? maybe it is down to the fact that when it comes down to it &#8211; you really are all very different.</p>
<p>There are so many things in life that people become fascinated with and <a href="http://www.earnosebodypiercing.com/" target="_blank">ear piercings</a> is one of those things. In times gone by people were satisfied with  just having a good old fashioned ear ring but now there are nose rings, tongue rings and even rings in places you may never have thought about. There are many hobbies we can get into but judging buy the amount of money spent on an annual basis on all types of jewelry including, costume jewelry or handmade jewelry, jewelry is something which will continue to be popular in society. We can of course go to our local jewlery store to buy our jewlery supplies but more and more people are taking advantage of the unique designs we can get from those how produce handmade jewelry in the comfort of their homes.</p>
<p>The Rising Popularity Of <a href="http://www.earnosebodypiercing.com/" target="_blank">body piercing jewelry</a> &#8211; Before, body piercing was limited to those that were adventurous and, piercing was limited to a few parts of the body. However, trends have changed and a lot of people are in to body piercing jewellery on various parts of the body this includes the navel, eyebrows, lips and tongue. In fact it is also used in lower parts of body.Among the most popular body piercing jewelry, earrings once on top of the list. However, with its elevating popularity, eyebrow rings, navel rings, nipple rings and labret rings have grown in popularity as well. Other types include bent barbells, belly rings, labret studs, captive bead rings, nose rings and tongue rings. Whatever your particular disposition &#8211; this will shape the type of jewelry or body piercing that you may choose to use.</p>
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		<title>Overview Of Common Gemstone Categories</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gemstones come in a variety of categories &#8211; not just diamonds and pearls &#8211; and understanding them is an essential start to increasing your consumer knowledge about stones.
Because stones are so unique depending on how they&#8217;re formed, their chemical composition and their basic structure, they&#8217;re divided into broad categories. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover each [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/85/jewelry/overview-of-common-gemstone-categories.php">Overview Of Common Gemstone Categories</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gemstones come in a variety of categories &#8211; not just <a href="http://www.jewelryadvance.com/discount-diamond-earrings.shtml" target="_blank">diamonds</a> and <a href="http://www.jewelryadvance.com/cultured-pearl-rings.shtml" target="_blank">pearls</a> &#8211; and understanding them is an essential start to increasing your consumer knowledge about stones.</p>
<p>Because stones are so unique depending on how they&#8217;re formed, their chemical composition and their basic structure, they&#8217;re divided into broad categories. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover each one with a brief, but informative, overview.</p>
<p>Beryl: Beryl stones were historically used by warriors to protect them against foes in battle. These beautiful and clear gemstones are known for their brilliance and clarity (except in the emerald variety). The beryl is similar to chrysoberyl and quartz, but is an essentially transparent stone imbued with distinctive hues and tones.</p>
<p>Chrysoberyl: The chrysoberyl family of gemstones is interesting because its three variants (alexandrite, chrysoberyl and cat&#8217;s eye) are all chemically alike but have distinctly different optical characteristics and actually look nothing alike. Chrysoberyl stones typically come from Russia and Sri Lanka, though cat&#8217;s eye can also be found in China and Brazil.</p>
<p>Corundum: Corundum gemstones are typically composed of aluminum oxide and other trace minerals. As the second hardest category of gemstone, corundum stones are known for their versatility and durability. Rubies and sapphires, two of the world&#8217;s most popular gemstones, are both corundum.</p>
<p>Diamonds: Because of their unique characteristics, diamonds are their own category of gemstone. They are known as the hardest naturally occurring substance and are prized for their brilliance, translucency, and fiery color. At a base level, diamonds are created from carbon crystals that have been fused together under intense heat and pressure.</p>
<p>Feldspar: With a base material that&#8217;s tectonic, feldspar is remarkably unique. Typically found in areas with a high occurrence of earthquakes, feldspar is created by the heat and pressure present in these regions.</p>
<p>Jade: Though similar to beryl, jade is a unique category of gemstone known for its soft pliability and silky texture. Jade stones are typically composed of magnesium and calcium elements.</p>
<p>Organic Gemstones: Organic types of gemstones include amber and pearls. These are gems created not from mineral sources, but rather natural ones. For example, amber comes from the sap of trees while pearls are created from oysters in the sea.  Organic gemstones are typically replicated using high-quality plastic rather than synthesized crystals.</p>
<p>Quartz: As the most common type of mineral in the world, quartz is typically used for scientific purposes, as a base gem or in costume jewelry. However, there are valuable quartz stones, including citrines, amethysts, onyx and carnelians. Colored quartz or flawless quartz can often command a high price on the <a href="http://www.jewelryadvance.com/swarovski-crystal-charms.shtml" target="_blank">jewelry market</a>.</p>
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		<title>Organizing Your Jewelry Boxes For Fingertip Access!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s woman views her jewelry collection as a major fashion accessory. With faux jewels that look so much like the real deal at first glance, it&#8217;s possible to have a huge collection of costume jewelry that is suitable for the dressiest occasions and costumes. With the sophisticated technology in plastics and faux metals, you can [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/66/jewelry/organizing-your-jewelry-boxes-for-fingertip-access.php">Organizing Your Jewelry Boxes For Fingertip Access!</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&rsquo;s woman views her jewelry collection as a major fashion accessory. With faux jewels that look so much like the real deal at first glance, it&rsquo;s possible to have a huge collection of costume jewelry that is suitable for the dressiest occasions and costumes. With the sophisticated technology in plastics and faux metals, you can wear jewels of the costume variety that make you look like a celebrity at a very economical price.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rapidresources.info/jewelry-boxes.html" target='_blank'>Organizing your jewelry boxes for fingertip access!</a><br />What this means is that most women have jewelry collections that Grandma could only dream of having in her dresser. With the plethora of jewelry in the closets of most women today, you need more jewelry boxes than might be displayed on your dresser top. You also need a better method of organizing your jewelry or you&rsquo;ll undoubtedly end up with a jumble of necklaces, bracelets and earrings tangled in a mass of knots.</p>
<p>Fortunately, along with the technological developments in jewelry choices, you&rsquo;ve got jewelry boxes which help you keep everything in order. Just like the kitchen and closet organizers, there&rsquo;s now a jewelry box for every type of collection.</p>
<p>For your truly precious jewels, the beautiful carved wooden, crystal and pewter jewelry boxes are dresser-top worthy and keep those fine jewelry items individually nestled on little beds of velvet.</p>
<p>However, for the more everyday costume wear pieces, something a little simpler with an emphasis on organization and efficiency of use is a great solution.  There are clear Lucite(TM) jewelry boxes which make terrific containers for different types of costume pieces. For example, there are boxes designed to hold all your bracelets, with compartments sized just for bracelets. Some have drawers which slide out and come in tiers, somewhat like those sewing supply caddies which house your sewing notions. The clear plastic allows you to view your jewelry at a glance.  More about <a href="http://www.rapidresources.info/" target='_blank'>Jewelry Boxes</a>.</p>
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		<title>Finding Estate Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 16:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before the invention of the internet, collectors would visit garage sales and estate sales in order to find quality vintage jewelry.  Today, buyers can shop on-line to find all sorts of different types of estate jewelry that they are searching for.
Estate jewelry is sometimes not seen as very valuable. It can be hard for [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/52/jewelry/finding-estate-jewelry.php">Finding Estate Jewelry</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before the invention of the internet, collectors would visit garage sales and estate sales in order to find quality vintage jewelry.  Today, buyers can shop on-line to find all sorts of different types of estate jewelry that they are searching for.</p>
<p>Estate jewelry is sometimes not seen as very valuable. It can be hard for people to determine if Great Aunt Sally&#8217;s necklace is actually collectable or just a memento.  Jewelry can be divided up into categories to try and help decide if something is valuable or just a family keepsake.</p>
<p>What Is Vintage Jewelry?</p>
<p>Vintage jewelry is classified as jewelry that is over 30 years old.  Antique jewelry is jewelry that is over 100 years old.  Vintage jewelry can also be made from real or less desirable stones, and often the designs are so unique that people can&#8217;t tell if the jewelry is real or fake.</p>
<p>The term costume jewelry can also be used in conjunction with a type of vintage jewelry.  As during the early 1900&#8217;s costume jewelry was all the rage in Europe.  The trend caught on in the United States after the First World War. Costume jewelry is very collectable, and thats why so many buyers flock to estate sales.</p>
<p>Trends and styles change in jewelry just as in clothes. Many collectors have a specific time period or designer that they are interested in.  For buyers visiting estate sales and looking for estate jewelry, it can be exciting to find that one piece that exemplifies a time from the past.</p>
<p>On-line Selling</p>
<p>Many are beginning to see the power of selling estate jewelry on-line.  Not only does this medium allows for more shoppers to view pieces it can ignite bidding wars that will build the price.  Estate jewelry can run the gambit from broaches worn during the 1950&#8217;s to more modern pieces.  Estate jewelry is considered that category if it is a piece of jewelry that has been worn, that can include a 10 year-old necklace to an engagement ring.</p>
<p>Estate jewelry can also be purchased by companies on-line that then intend to re-sell it.  There are many companies that are interested in this type of business and they can be found by searching the web. Make sure that it is a legitimate company and finding companies in your area can help ensure that it is a real business.  Often these companies will buy the estate jewelry to pull out the stones and then re-set them in other pieces.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most handcrafted jewelry offered by designer fashion houses is one of a kind jewelry.  A company called Leah has each piece individually designed and handcrafted by their panel of jewelry artisans.  The designs are both modern and contemporary and the inspiration for the jewelry emerges from nature&#8217;s simple beauty.  The jewelry items [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/47/handcrafted-jewelry/handcrafted-jewelry.php">Handcrafted Jewelry</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most handcrafted jewelry offered by designer fashion houses is one of a kind jewelry.  A company called Leah has each piece individually designed and handcrafted by their panel of jewelry artisans.  The designs are both modern and contemporary and the inspiration for the jewelry emerges from nature&#8217;s simple beauty.  The jewelry items show a grace and artistry which belong to traditional jewelry designs.</p>
<p>Gemstones</p>
<p>Handcrafted jewelry also includes quality handmade gemstone jewelry.  The stones used are genuine gemstones, semi-precious stones; other materials like freshwater pearls are used as well.  The setting of these stones and pearls is done on sterling silver or gold.  All the material used by designer companies comes from reputable jewelry and gemstone suppliers or they are hand picked from local jewelry and gemstone suppliers, shows and exhibitions.</p>
<p>Costume Jewelry</p>
<p>The costume handcrafted jewelry available today befits every lifestyle and occasion.  Many outlets are available if you are looking for personalized jewelry.  They have unique gemstone necklaces, handcrafted earrings to match your evening dress, or an unusual gift for the most important person in your life.  The craftsmanship of today&#8217;s handcrafted jewelry in designer shops is exceptional.</p>
<p>The beauty of any handcrafted jewelry is that each piece is carefully designed and crafted after a careful selection of color and pattern.  The aim of each craftsman is to achieve a certain depth and perspective with each pattern.  For this reason, most handcrafted jewelry becomes treasured keepsakes and is passed on from one generation to the other.</p>
<p>Shopping Online</p>
<p>It is easy to shop for handcrafted jewelry online, mostly beaded jewelry, and have it delivered to your front door.  It is easier to find better designs online than in a crowded shopping mall. Besides, there are many discounts and offers online which are rarely available in jewelry shops.</p>
<p>Use Of Beads</p>
<p>Beaded handcrafted jewelry is made using lampwork glass beads. An artist called Holly Kincaid makes this unique handcrafted jewelry.  The use of Swarovski crystals, pearls and semi precious gemstones are mainly used for this type of jewelry. Beaded handcrafted jewelry is strung on 49 strand wire, which guarantees strength and durability.  There is a guarantee for each piece.</p>
<p>Gifts for everybody can be bought from any online shop selling handcrafted jewelry.  There is everyday jewelry, but at the same time there is bridal jewelry, baby jewelry and an array of gifts for yourself, your family and friends. Custom orders are always possible, and the bride can get the attendants jewelry sets to match their bridesmaid&#8217;s dresses.</p>
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		<title>Shopping for Designer Inspired Silver Jewelry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designer inspired silver jewelry is gorgeous, exquisite, and classy, but best of all it is affordable. You can look and feel like a star but without having to spend a fortune, and you just really need to know where to look to find this sort of designer inspired silver jewelry.
Inspired Silver
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Designer inspired silver jewelry is gorgeous, exquisite, and classy, but best of all it is affordable. You can look and feel like a star but without having to spend a fortune, and you just really need to know where to look to find this sort of designer inspired silver jewelry.</p>
<p>Inspired Silver</p>
<p>This is one option that you have, and the Inspired Silver Company is one that offers everything from silver rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, anklets, charms, and more. They offer selection quality and service, secure online shopping, and a 30-day money back guarantee on all of their items so that if you are ever not completely satisfied you can return your purchase with no hassle and no questions asked.</p>
<p>Emitations</p>
<p>This is another great company offering designer inspired silver jewelry, and they offer an amazing selection of high quality silver jewelry inspired by your favorite celebrities. All of their jewelry is designer inspired and they carry the latest celebrity styles of costume jewelry with cubic zirconia and rhodium electroplated over sterling silver in place of diamonds and platinum.</p>
<p>The categories of jewelry that they offer include but are certainly not limited to: celebrity jewelry, Halloween jewelry, top rated jewelry, CZ couture, bridal jewelry, plus size jewelry, gift ideas, hair accessories, white gold rings, and jewelry sets.</p>
<p>Zulu Moon</p>
<p>The Zulu Moon Company is yet another fantastic designer inspired silver jewelry manufacturer, and they specialize in sterling silver jewelry, including silver chains, necklaces, liquid silver, and onyx, as well as a whole lot more, including Bali jewelry, Celtic jewelry, amethyst jewelry, chandelier earrings, enamel charms, cubic zirconia rings, silver hoop earrings, spoon rings, stainless steel jewelry, and more.</p>
<p>If it is designer inspired silver jewelry that you are looking for then Zulu Moon is definitely ideal for you to check out, because not only are all of their pieces celebrity inspired and absolutely stunning, but available at prices that you can afford, which is perhaps the most important part of all. Everyone wants to look and feel great, but some of us just can`t afford to spend hundreds of dollars on our jewelry, which is when companies like these come perfectly into hand.</p>
<p>Just make sure that you check out the background on any other company before purchasing from them, to make sure that they are legit and respectable and that you are going to be getting your money`s worth, regardless of whether you are buying at a discounted rate or not.</p>
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		<title>Finding the Best Designer Replica Jewelry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are shopping for designer replica jewelry there are basically two major factors that you are going to want to keep in mind: quality and price. Designer replica jewelry is, of course, simply replica jewelry and not the real thing but you still want to make sure that the quality is believable and that [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/17/replica-designer-jewelry/finding-the-best-designer-replica-jewelry.php">Finding the Best Designer Replica Jewelry</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you are shopping for designer replica jewelry there are basically two major factors that you are going to want to keep in mind: quality and price. Designer replica jewelry is, of course, simply replica jewelry and not the real thing but you still want to make sure that the quality is believable and that the price is reasonable, otherwise there is really no point in purchasing it.</p>
<p>There are some really fabulous options that you have available to you here, and a few companies in particular that offer designer replica jewelry so realistic looking that you would never be able to tell it was not the real thing.</p>
<p>Fantasy Jewelry Box</p>
<p>If you are interested in finding gorgeous expensive looking jewelry but for an affordable price, then the Fantasy Jewelry Box is an ideal option for you, and they offer a variety of collections, including mens jewelry, celebrity style jewelry, designer looks for less, wedding collection, eternity band collection, bohemian collection, Bali collection, vintage inspired collection, solitaire collection, three stone collection, pearl collection, gold collection, studs collection, hoops collection, and even a religious collection as well.</p>
<p>The quality of their designer replica jewelry is truly superb, and the best part is that the only way someone is going to be able to know that you are not actually wearing the real stuff is if you tell them, that is how accurate and attractive their designs are.</p>
<p>Sparkles Forever</p>
<p>The Sparkles Forever Company is also ideal if you are looking for designer replica jewelry. They are considered as being the premier Internet boutique, one that provides people all around the world with the latest and greatest celebrity and designer inspired costume jewelry. They feature over 4000 different pieces at any given time and are constantly changing and updating their selection.</p>
<p>Their designer replica jewelry collection includes all sorts of designer inspired baubles from top jewelry collections such as Cartier, Chanel, Tiffany, and more.</p>
<p>Designer replica jewelry is great because when you wear it you will look and feel like a star, but really you have only had to spend a fraction of what you really would have to buy the real thing. Just remember that you still want to be sure of the quality of a piece of jewelry, regardless of whether it is only designer inspired or not, because you want to make sure that you are going to be getting your moneys worth.</p>
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		<title>Buy Imitation Designer Jewelry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of course there is nothing more beautiful in the world that gorgeous jewelry, but it can often cost an arm and a leg and this means that many people who would love to buy gorgeous jewelry simply cannot afford to. There are options here however, one in particular being to buy imitation designer jewelry. This [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.ramegem.com">Designer Jewelry Gems</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.ramegem.com/15/replica-designer-jewelry/buy-imitation-designer-jewelry.php">Buy Imitation Designer Jewelry</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Of course there is nothing more beautiful in the world that gorgeous jewelry, but it can often cost an arm and a leg and this means that many people who would love to buy gorgeous jewelry simply cannot afford to. There are options here however, one in particular being to buy imitation designer jewelry. This way you can look and feel like a celebrity and star but without having to spend a fortune.</p>
<p>Where to Shop</p>
<p>If you are interested in finding imitation designer jewelry, there are a few places in particular where you are going to want to start your search. The first is the Overstock Jeweler, a company that specializes in quality sterling silver, cubic zirconium, pearl, gemstone, and gold designer inspired jewelry.</p>
<p>Their retail store is located near New York Citys jewelry district, so their buyers are always on the lookout for new jewelry bargains. They carry an incredibly large selection of inspired jewelry that has the look and feel of top name designers such as Harry Winston, Bulgari, Judith Ripka, Gucci, Fred Leighton, and Van Cleef Arpel.</p>
<p>Starline Jewelry is another great option that you have for imitation designer jewelry. They manufacture a wide range of quality imitation designer jewelry, artificial jewelry, fashion jewelry, and handicrafts. Their skilled craftsmen handcraft every single product to perfection, and strict quality measures are always taken at every stage of production in order to ensure the absolute most excellent product quality possible.</p>
<p>They specialize in customized costume jewelry and have a well-equipped production unit that is recognized all around the world and which is best suited for the manufacture of handcrafted products. When it comes to their clientele, they are in the cordial business relations with reputed companies the world over, and take pride in making sure that each and every one of their customers is fully satisfied with every purchase they make.</p>
<p>They offer superior product quality, competitive prices, fast delivery and an excellent customer sales staff that is always there to help you out with whatever you might need.</p>
<p>Remember</p>
<p>Although these and many other imitation designer jewelry companies are respectable and worthy of your business, you still always want to make sure to take care and caution when buying jewelry of any sort, to ensure that you are getting the best possible quality at the most affordable price. Also remember that although there are some really great companies there are also many bad apples out there so be wary when you are shopping especially for something as important as jewelry.</p>
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