Birth stone jewelry is getting increasingly popular as more and more people realize how personalized this gift can be. For instance, if your loved one is born in the month of July, you can seek out articles of ruby jewelry for her. Be it a ruby ring, necklace, choker, anklet, bracelet or pendant, you can place them inside a modest gift box. The best and most exorbitant rubies are translucent and are not murky. Find out what happens during the exact date she was born and include that milestone along with the ruby jewelry. She will then appreciate this truly customized present!

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Are you exhausted in your search for the perfect gift for a friend or loved one? Perhaps you should take a gander at the range of cheeky monkey jewelry being offered in top notch jewelry stores near you. Monkey jewelry makes good light hearted gift and will cause the receiver to burst out in delight upon receiving them. A popular choice of monkey jewelry is the cute “Curious George” monkey pendant hung from a solitary velvet choker. Otherwise you might want to purchase an abstract monkey pendant and present it together with a fine gold chain. Monkey jewelry is also an apt present for those born in the year of the monkey.

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Frank Gehry, architect extraordinaire has teamed up with jewelry giant Tiffany & Co. to create a line of jewelry called the Gehry Collection. Frank Gehry has long been known to be a master of the metals especially with his masterpiece, the Guggenheim Museum which was encase in pure titanium. The latest Gehry jewelry is a stunning series of precious art work created in a marriage between contemporary style and timeless chic. It features edgy juxtapositions, angular forms as well as a variety of textures that defy all laws of jewelry making. Frank Gehry has added another feather to his cap.

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If you want to start a home based fine jewelry business, you should know where to ideally gain ideas on jewelry design. Wholesale trade shows are a good place to start because you can see how the vendors charge for much needed jewelry supplies. Wine festivals and parties should also be visited as fine jewelry retailers will be present to offer advice and guidance. Lastly, the Internet is also a good place to trawl for inspiration. eBay is a great auction site and you can see the variety of jewelry designs offered as well as their price tags. Do your homework, start small and set reasonable targets before you expand your business.

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Vintage jewelry is valued for being one of a kind. They feature classic yet elegant designs that might not be present in the jewelry design industry nowadays. For that matter vintage and antique jewelry is highly sought after. Should you inherit a box of old jewelry you should have it appraised immediately. It is up to you to sell these to retailers or via online auction sites but you should deeply consider leaving them for the next generation. Be sure to invest in sturdy jewelry boxes, preferably those with locks so that your vintage jewelry will be in safe hands.

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No visit to an Asian country is complete without first browsing the amazing cornucopia of fine Asian jewelry. One who has been to Asian countries like China and Hong Kong will discover that jade is most often used in jewelry articles. Jade consists of jadeite or nephrite, making it a pretty hardy stone that’s not easily broken. Jadeite is a more exorbitant form of jade and can consist of lavender, orange, red, brown as well as white colors. Imperial Jade is slightly transparent in color, and this sort of jade is highly valued in the Asian jewelry market for its rarity.

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Those who dislike silver jewelry can perhaps include sterling silver jewelry in their collection. Silver jewelry is not favored due to its softness and it is also easily marred. By adding 7.5 percent of another metal component, sterling silver is born. Copper is used most often as it enhances its stability without affecting the color and surface reflection. When made in pendants, sterling silver can last for a long while without having to clean them regularly. Just remember to store them in a velvet pouch or jewelry storage case without exposing them to detergents. These can cause your sterling silver to change color and appear very dull.

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Tired of the usual gems in your jewelry? Why not shop around for unusually attractive marcasite jewelry? Traditionally considered to be purely Victorian styled jewelry, marcasite jewelry is now famous for breaking the norm for all jewelry retailers everywhere. It appears that the marcasite is dark bronze, but in reality it is grey in color. Marcasite is fairly inexpensive so there is no reason for you to worry about buying non-authentic marcasite. Marcasite is also favoured as embellishments on watches, pendants, and necklaces. However, do ensure that you wear your marcasite jewelry carefully for even the slightest drop will cause it to break.

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When it comes to jewelry, a ring is a must have for all females. A jewelry ring is both classy yet ubiquitous in your daily life therefore it is important you have the means to store your precious rings. For those who can afford it, why not splurge on a leather jewelry case? Besides being luxurious in appearance, it also has ample space and specialized slots for you to store other valuables like brooches, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. However, you should never put them all in the same compartment for the metals will scratch against each other, causing defects on your jewelry surface.

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Charm jewelry are excellent gifts for loved ones of all ages but did you know that they also make highly unique pet gifts? Charms such as a dog bone or dog house can be hung around a doggy collar and it will instantly make your cute beagle or poodle look even more adorable! As if that is not enough, you can add more bling to the collar by carefully attaching diamante or Swarovski crystals to add glitter. These charms can also be bought and attached to your dog tags which you can then enhance by engraving your dog’s name and your address. This eye catching tag will call for attention instantly should your dog lose its way in your neighborhood.

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