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Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth
… worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped inside the diamond during its formation. In general, with engagement rings and other jewelry, the fewer inclusions a diamond has, the more valuable it is (read more about diamond grading here). However, in this case, one inclusion provided the key to unlocking a very old mystery. Ringwoodite, is a substance …
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Jewelry Style Basics
… bracelet. Additions could include slide-on pendants or drops to create different looks with your necklace and earrings. In diamond jewelry, classic stud earrings or a solitaire pendant should be among your first purchases. And don’t … and heart-shaped are the four basic face shapes. Experts explain that if your face is oval, triangular-shaped earrings are especially flattering. A round shape should seek elongated, dangling styles that draw the eyes down, rather than …
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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…, you can save a little money and still wind up with a great piece of jewelry. We’ll show you how. Diamond Stud Earrings Here is a classic way to save on a nice jewelry gift. You can get away with a much lower quality diamond in earrings … with SI2 or better clarity for your engagement ring, you can go with an I1 or even I2 diamond for much less in earrings. The savings can be huge. Freshwater Pearls Years ago, anyone could spot the difference between a freshwater and …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… for resale value is: resale value = intrinsic value + workmanship + style Of course, this isn’t an exact science, and other factors can influence the resale value as well. For example, two identical diamond solitaire engagement rings can have vastly different resale values, if one is stamped “Tiffany” and the other is not. Appraised Value or Replacement Cost Appraised value is the most confusing value partly because, on the surface, it seems to be the simplest. Most …
