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Keeping Your Jewelry In Good Shape: Preventing Tangling And Scratching

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Having lots of jewelry can be a lot of fun – you get to accessorize nearly everything you have if you have a wide variety of baubles. But having a lot of jewelry also means you have to store a lot of jewelry, and that means the jewelry can become damaged or become a tangled mess. Storing the items properly is easy, though, if you follow a few tips. Separate Most Pieces…

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Four Pieces Of Jewelry Every Modestly Dressed Woman Needs In Her Closet

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Being modest doesn’t mean being without glamor. Wearing longer sleeves and longer hemlines actually gives you the chance to tie the outfit in with a few accessories that make the outfit pop. If you tend to dress modestly, but you want to add a little flair, or if you want to surprise your modest loved one with some jewelry, here are four jewelry pieces that every modest woman should have in her wardrobe.…

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How To Keep Your Engagement Ring

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When you first get your engagement ring, you vow to protect it and never take it off. Or at least, if you take it off, you think you will be oh so careful with it. Of course, familiarity does tend to breed, if not contempt, at least carelessness. As a result, many people end up losing their most precious piece of jewelry. Even if you have insurance, you can never get your special ring back.…

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Reasons To Invest In Gold

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If you are looking for a way to safely invest your money, then you should seriously consider gold as an option. Gold is a wonderful investment choice.You can store it up and save it for those “just in case” times in life, or you can buy it just to sell it at a profit. There are always gold buyers willing to take gold when you’re wanting to cash in on your investment.…

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Borrowing Alternatives: What To Do When You Don't Own The Crown Jewels But You Need A Really Big Loan

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When royalty needs money, they can levy taxes or they can levy the crown jewels for a loan from another country. While the former is more common than the latter, it still shows that even the supposed wealthy have their money issues. If you need a really big loan but your jewelry collection would not levy the kind of funds you need, there are some borrowing alternatives that may work for you.…

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Looking For A Mother's Day Gift? Try One Of These 3 Jewelry Ideas

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Mother’s Day is coming up quickly, and if you’re looking for a special gift for the mom in your life (whether it’s your own mother or the mother of your children), consider one of these three ideas. 1.) Select stacking rings. Stacking rings are trending right now—but they also make a nice twist on the traditional mother’s ring, which typically is one ring set with colored stones for each child or member of the family.…

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Online Jewelry Evaluations 101: A Guide For New Customers

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Whether you are a jewelry collector looking for the true value of a specific piece or you are in the business of investing in and selling jewelry pieces for profit, getting familiar with online jewelry evaluations and appraisals could be one of the best things you do. When most people think of having a piece assessed or appraised, they consider heading to a jeweler or other industry professional. However, having access to this service online makes the entire process a lot easier.…

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Designer Rings: Does Name Brand Matter?

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Whether you’re getting engaged or just want to purchase a beautiful ring for someone you love, the price for designer rings can be sky high. Unlike clothing or handbags that typically prominently display the name brand on their product, jewelry is much more subtle. Since not everyone will know the ring you purchased is from a high-end designer, it may not make sense to spend more when you can get a high-quality ring for less from other outlets.…

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Buddhist And Celtic Love Knots -- Both Symbols Of Infinity

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Buddhist love knots and Celtic love knots are both symbols of Infinity. It is usually more common to find the Celtic version used in jewelry and the Buddhist version on ancient and modern pottery, as well as on temple walls, though exceptions do exist. Below is an explanation of the two knot styles as well as examples of jewelry made with the intricate and ancient Celtic design. Buddhist Love Knots…

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Add A Couple Coins To A Homemade Charm Bracelet

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If you are an avid coin collector, add a couple of your favorite coins to a homemade charm bracelet by completing the steps below. The finished piece of jewelry will look great with casual or business wear and will showcase the coins that mean the most to you. ​Materials measuring tape metal chain link (to make jewelry) lobster claw clasp metal split rings jewelry pliers charms coins coin holder  ​Attach A Lobster Claw Clasp And Split Rings…

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