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Active
Lifestyle Tips:
It is important to consider your lifestyle when selecting the shape
of the stone and the design of the ring. Be realistic about the
wear-and-tear your ring must make and realize that while
"diamonds are forever", no piece of jewelry is
indestructible. Remember, even diamond, the hardest natural substance
known, can chip or break if exposed to a sharp accidental blow. |
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Active
outdoors types, for example, might be better off avoiding the
marquise or pears shape. The shank as well as the prongs of a ring
worn daily by a very active person will show the effects of wear, any
detailing on the ring will be blur over time, as a result of
gardening, playing on the beach, mountain-climbing, handling ski
equipment or bicycles, etc. Remember: sturdy and graceful are not
mutually exclusive. Bezel settings do not detract from a gemstone's
brilliance, yet they will afford you greater security. |
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In considering
which metal is best, remember that color is a personal choice. The
higher the gold karatage, the richer the color; but higher the
karatage, the softer the metal. Also white gold is stronger than
yellow. Platinum is expensive, but is also tougher than gold-rather
than abrading easily, platinum tends to roll over itself much like a
wax when you roll it between your fingers. This tends to make a
platinum setting more durable than a gold setting, but both metals
dent and scratch equally. |
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There is an accepted
quotation which says Clothing is an art of expressing one's personality. This
saying holds a great truth in itself. It might be one of the reasons why people
pay so much of attention at what they wear. People who do proper planning and
buy clothes, undoubtedly look different elegant among hundreds of
people. Read more.
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Diamond
Buyers Tips:
Is newsprint readable or observable through diamond? If so, it is
not a diamond. |
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Is the
diamond glued to the setting? If a ring has a closed back, it is
probably not a diamond. |
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Count the
facets visible on top. In cheaper glass imitations there are usually
nine visible top facets, as opposed to 33 visible top facets in a
brilliant cut diamond or "good" stimulation. However, some
small diamonds, such as those seen in side stones in some rings, do
show only nine facets on the top (referred to as single cut in the
trade rather than brilliant cut). |
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Examine the
girdle of the stone. Most diamonds have a frosted appearance
(unpolished and with a ground-glass like appearance). Polished or
faceted girdle diamonds will not have this frostiness. |
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Check the
symmetry of the cut. The symmetry of the faceting on a diamond will
be very carefully executed, whereas in diamond simulations the
symmetry of the facets will be sloppy. |
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Are the facet
edges or facets scratched, chipped, or worn? Diamond imitations
include some stones that are very soft and/or brittle, such as zircon
and glass. |
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Examine the
stone, loose or mounted, for fluorescence under ultraviolet light. |
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How to Easily Spot a Fake Designer Handbag: Purchase from an authorized seller. Most likely this will be a small boutique selling designer goods or an
upscale department store. Make sure the online clothing store is well-established and reliable,
with a good reputation. |
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Gold &
Platinum Tips:
Unlike gold, platinum is not described in karats. In the United
States, abbreviations such as PT, or plat, indicate platinum; in
Europe the numerical marking 950 or PT950 indicates platinum. For
guaranteed quality in platinum, look for the stamps PT, 950, 950 Plat
or Plat. Platinum 950 which is a 95% pure platinum alloy can be
stamped as "Platinum"; 950 Plat and Plat. Platinum 900
which is a 90% pure platinum alloy can be stamped as "plat
irid" (90% platinum and 10% iridium) but cannot be stamped as
"Platinum" as it is 90% pure platinum. All platinum jewelry
on our website is Platinum 950 (95% platinum and 5% iridium/or
ruthenium/ or cobalt). |
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Pure or fine
gold is 24 karats. Eighteen karat gold consists of 18 parts of pure
gold mixed with 6 parts of other metals (American Marking is 18K and
European Marking is 750). Fourteen karat gold consists of 14 parts of
pure gold mixed with 10 parts of other metals (American Marking is
14K and European Marking is 585). Always check the karatage marking
in gold jewelry to find out the gold consent. The law is very strict
with regard to the tolerances allowed for gold jewelry. A karat mark
will assure you that tolerances are being met and gold is of
specified quality.
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A prior
knowledge of jewelry, clothes and handbags will help you understand and retain what a
jeweler/fashion expert tells you. If you want to get good buys on jewelry & clothing and make
wise choices, you must become an educated buyer. Naturally, you'll
need professional assistance when you make your jewelry & clothes purchases. |
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How
to Buy Jewelry, Clothes & Handbags |
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How
long the firm has been in business? Size and years in business
are not always absolute indicators of reliability. To what extent
will they guarantee their merchandise to be as represented? Be
careful here. Make sure you get the right information on the bill of
sale. How long has the firm been in business? What is their policy
regarding returns? To what extent will they guarantee there
merchandise to be as represented? 100% authentic designer clothes and 100% authentic designer handbags come with designer tags. What is their repair or replacement
policy? Unless you are an expert, visit several stores, ask
questions, and then you be the judge. |
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