Articles related to: engagement rings
26: Jewelry Retailing - The Current State Of The Industry & What The Future Holds For Independents
Over the last 10 years there are so many things that have changed in the jewelry business, some of them for the good of the industry and others to its detriment. The internet has accelerated the trans..
27: Gold & Diamonds - Buying Your Way To Better Profit
13 years ago I got my start in jewelry store ownership when I opened a scrap shop buying and selling gold, diamonds, watches, & antiquities, eventually I moved to high-end bridal. I purchased a lot of..
28: Pros and Cons of Synthetics - Synthetic Gems: Outdoing Nature?
When most people think about synthetic gems, the first thing that comes to mind is a misconception that these are "cheap imitations" compared to the real, natural gems that they are patterned after. H..
29: Cat's Eyes and Star Gemstones - Bad is Sometimes Better
Cats eyes and stars appearing in gemstones are still considered inclusions but of a unique type. While the presence of inclusions is often detrimental to the value and looks of gemstones, cats eyes an..
30: How To Spot Fraudulent Practices in Jewelry
External factors affect the value and the quality of jewelry, especially diamonds. For an average person, a gem looks like just any other gem. But to the experienced eye, he knows the differences betw..
31: Treatments Used for Changing Colors of Gemstones
When shopping for colored gemstones, another question you should definitely ask and one you could not evaluate without a definite honest answer is if the color is natural or applied. There are several..
32: What Are the Different Types of Gemstones
Categories of Gemstones - There are many different types of gemstones, and knowing the different categories can help a collector or enthusiast expand his repertoire greatly. Some precious gemstones ar..
33: Things To Consider When Buying Wholesale Jewelry
Thanks to todays technology, you can easily buy diamond bracelets and wristwatches online. Even those that are priced $50,000 to $200,000. This is possible because of online jewelry auction sites such..
34: A Quick Guide to Popular and Precious Gemstones
Alexandrite - this is a beautiful gemstone named after a Russian czar. The gemstone is a basic crysoberyl type, and is best noted for it's color changing properties depending on the shade of light it ..
35: Knowing the Different Cuts for Gemstones
When grading and appraising gemstones, cut may not be as influential as the other C's like color, clarity, and carat weight, but it is definitely an influencing factor when it comes to the gemstones o..
36: Hand-Crafted Jewelry - 11 Tips on How to Start a Hand-Crafted Jewelry Business
If you have tinkered with hand crafted jewelry projects in the past and you think you have the passion and talent for it, you might be ready to go to the next level. Selling your hand crafted jewelry ..
37: Learning the Lingo - Understanding Basic Jewelry Terms, Processes, and Techniques
It is easy to feel intimidated and out-of-place when you are visiting a high-class jewelry store for the first time. To avoid making unwanted and uninformed purchases, improve your knowledge about jew..
38: Where and How Gemstones Are Mined
You may be wondering exactly how your jewelry came to be. Well, that is a normal question any jewelry enthusiast would ask. You do question how these gems are placed into metal and you also question e..
39: Caring for Your Jewelry - Care For Your Jewelry as if it is Your Baby
You have to remove your jewelry whenever you are doing activities that are risky. These activities may cause an impact or expose the jewelry to chemicals. Do not wear your jewelry when you are playing..
40: Wedding Customs Throughout History 2
The origin of the members of the bridal party has a long history. During the marriage-by-capture era, the loyal tribesmen and close friends of the groom within the tribe aided him to invade the enemy ..
41: Basic Processes In Jewelry Making
Following are the basic processes for all jewelry making. Cleaning and filing keep the metal in condition for sawing and soldering which are construction processes, and for wire working which is a dec..
42: The Most Expensive Engagement Rings Of All Time
The bigger, the better. This is the motto of many celebrities who view the engagement ring as a huge status quo symbol. It seems that as each new celebrity gets engaged they strive to get a bigger mor..
43: Avoiding Engagement Ring Blunders
It was a blistering hot Southern California night. Sam and Carly were leaving the local hot spot after an evening of drinking and dancing with their closest friends. From a mile away, anyone could s..
44: Forget About Blood Diamonds, Let’s Look At Wal-mart
Recent sensationalized Hollywood movies have brought the issues surrounding “Blood Diamonds” otherwise known as “Conflict Diamonds” in to question. While these issues should be serious concer..
45: Romantic Proposals – Surprise Her With A Beautiful Engagement Ring
I’ve sold thousands of engagement rings during my 20 year career in the jewelry business and with that I’ve gained intimate knowledge of what works when creating a memorable proposal. Most men thi..
46: Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings – Internet vs. Retail
Retail Jewelry StoresA common belief is that all jewelers are out to get you and that you're going to pay too much for a diamond or engagement ring. This is true for all industries and businesses, not..
47: Choosing An Engagement ring Is A Matter Of Individual Taste And Personal Style
When you think about it, buying an engagement ring, and more specifically diamond engagement rings, requires a lot to be considered. It has always been a tradition to present a woman with a diamond en..
48: Buying an Engagement Ring She Will Love
Well, you have gone through the process of making a decision. You have chosen who to spend your life with, and you want to propose. Now, you need a ring to give to her when you pop the question. You n..
49: Buying A Diamond Solitaire Ring
Traditionally a diamond solitaire ring is purchased and given for engagement, although there are many other types of engagement rings available and as trends change these styles become more popular, t..
50: How To Pick the Ideal Engagement and Wedding Jewelry
Jewelry holds a special place in the celebration of a marriage. Jewelry is used to symbolize a couples love for each other, representing a lasting bond between the two people. Wedding and engagement j..
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