Articles related to "Fine Jewelry"

Correctly storing your jewelry will keep it shiny and ready to wear at a moment's notice. Follow these tips to keep fine and bridge jewelry attractive for years.

Bridge jewelry will most likely see the greatest affect of any slowdown in discretionary spending. Fine and costume jewelry will see the least.

A primer on identifying the colored gemstones used in fine jewelry. Knowing what you're looking for and what you're looking at when shopping empowers the buyer.

This type of jewelry is made with base metals that are gold or silver plated and is normally set with glass gemstones or crystals.

Berbers, the original inhabitants of Morocco and rich in customs and crafts are vibrant people who have contributed to the culture of the country.

If you plan on venturing into online auctions to buy jewelry review these three basic tips to help make your experience a positive one.

Worried about break-ins and theft of your fine jewelry? Running back and forth to the safe deposit box is irritating. Don't have a built-in wall safe? Follow these tips.

Padma Lakshmi's gorgeous jewelry is now available for retail sale. Based upon family jewelry she combines karated gold, rubies, pearls and semi-precious gemstones.

The pearl is not a stone but a gem that is naturally made by clams, scallops and other mollusks. Pearls are prized in jewelry for their luster and elegance.

Capitalizing on their reputation for eyecatching and blinged-out red carpet gowns, Badgley Mischka will soon launch an over-the-top line of costume jewelry.

Christian Dior is another awesomely impressive self taught designer that became an icon.

Coach is one of the leading handbag manufacturers and retailers in America today. Here is a look at what makes them tick.

Tanzanite, one of the youngest and rarest gemstones, was only discovered in Tanzania in 1967 and made a gemstone of December birthdays in 2002.

Ivanka Trump showcases forehead jewelry at the Met Costume Institute Gala.

While it may be tempting for students to bring lots of things with them to college, there are some items that colleges do not allow in residence halls.

Irritated because it takes forever to find the exact piece of jewelry you want to wear in your jewelry box? Find out how to store and preserve jewelry.

Boasting the top selling shoe for 2006 - a ballet flat --Jessica Simpson and her main licensee are expanding into a full line of fashion accessories for fall 2007.

From northern Mississippi to the Gulf, the "Magnolia State" offers a wealth of outlet shopping opportunities.

From Nags Head to Raleigh, North Carolina offers visitors -- and residents, too -- a variety of outlet shopping opportunities.

From Long Island to Syracuse, New York State offers a diverse collection of outlet stores, with something for every taste.

Northern California offers careful shoppers a myriad of bargains in outlet malls from Napa to Monterey.

In and around Portland, Oregon offers visitors -- and residents -- a variety of outlet shopping choices.

Found on beaches along oceans and big lakes, sea glass comes from discarded glass that has been tumbled by wave and sand action to create smooth frosted glass.

Tennessee has country music, "Graceland," and barbeque, but did you know that it also has a host of outlet shopping malls?

A guide to deciding whether something is really "green," or if it's just being marketed that way.

Read my review of the book 500 Necklaces and gain some insight into the type of jewelry art represented in this book.

In these uncertain times, collectors ask if their treasures are crash proof. Three experts share their opinions. Their answers may surprise you.

Chico Rei was the chief of his tribe when he was forced into slavery in Ouro Preto, a gold boomtown in Minas Gerais, Brazil, six hours northwest of Rio de Janeiro.

Thomas Kinkade is known as the "Painter of Light." It's been estimated that as many as 1 in 20 homes in the U.S. have some form of his art.

Guatemalan Jade is high-quality and abundant. The city of Antigua is the best place to get fine jade jewelry.

Although Capri should be a destination for any visitor to Italy, the isle is particularly well-suited for student tour groups interested in a variety of experiences.

Diamonds express strength, bravery, courage, everlasting and love's flame. Combined with romantic symbols, diamond jewelry carries a strengthened message of love.

From elegant to downright gaudy, 1940s and 1950s retro jewelry can be fun to wear, collect, or to buy and sell.

Snake jewelry was very popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was also a dominant design for 19th century jewelry.

Zircon is a beautiful and underappreciated gemstone, whose fame and popularity have been usurped by the newer fake diamond, cubic zirconia.

When a person knows what makes his/her heart sing and they honor and express their core values, that person lives life on purpose and with passion.

Germany's largest northern city and port is a community of diverse interests featuring the arts, unsurpassed shopping, and a look into the city's Hanseatic past.

Not only are the shops at Lake Las Vegas inviting, their décor and merchandise create a shoppers' paradise and browsers' delight.

Citrine was prized by the ancient Greeks and said to calm the mind, help achieve goals, enhance intuition and creativity and provide protection from negativity.

Obsidian is natural volcanic glass of many colors and sheens. Grassroots artisans in Mexico are using Jalisco obsidian to produce true works of art.

The blue sapphire is one of the most popular gems worldwide, a favorite of kings and rulers. It was featured in Princess Di's engagement ring and pendant.

Renowned for embracing shopping as its national pastime, the metropolitan city of Singapore offers a myriad of luxury shopping options for the discerning fashionista.

Sneferu was so amiable he offered to replace a turquoise charm lost in the river by a palace lady. But he took prisoners and built several pyramids still seen today.

Designer Vera Wang ushered this year's statement necklace trend in earlier this year and from the looks of things it's going to continue strong through the year.

Large, long dangling earrings and draped bracelets adorned the stars this past Sunday evening on the red carpet at the 2009 Golden Globes.

Not for the meek, Brazil's carnival is one of the world's greatest parties. Here's a list of the top spots to party, according to Brazilians.

Todd Reed, Inc. is now combining eco-friendly raw diamonds with oxidized sterling silver to create wearable pieces of art.

As spring approaches, everything turns bright, new and green, and few things in the jewelry world are brighter, newer or greener than the tsavorite garnet.

Find kitchen-kitsch at the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum and a country cousins shrine to The Dukes of Hazzard in two quirky Gatlinburg, Tennessee, museums.

Throughout picturesque Vermont, visitors -- and residents, too -- can find a number of outlet shopping opportunities