Top 5 Pieces of Jewelry Every Woman Should Own
Top 5 Pieces of Jewelry Every Woman Should Own Fashion may be subjective, but there are still staples that every woman should own. Black pants, blank pumps, a day dress, an evening dress, and a French cuff shirt, for example, are basics upon which you can build an entire wardrobe. The same is true of jewelry. That doesn't mean personal [...]
Facts About Black Diamonds
Facts About Black Diamonds In recent years, black diamonds have been the object of desire for diamond fans. These popular diamonds help make a statement and are popping up in rings, pendants, earrings and more. You may have seen black diamond jewelry collections advertised on television or in magazines, however, do you know the stones' origins? Black diamonds are also [...]
Exterior Diamond Flaws
Exterior Diamond Flaws Most diamonds are not quite perfect. They have some kind of imperfection. Flaws that are on the surface of the stone are known as exterior flaws. Scratches Scratches are very fine lines found on the exterior of the stone. They are typically present during the diamond's formation or caused during the process of cutting the diamond. Minor [...]
Determining Coin Values
Determining Coin Values Collecting and investing in coins can be profitable if you have a general estimate of how much the coins are worth. To make basic estimates on your own, you should keep in mind the various factors that influence a coin's value. This will enable you to make important judgments and avoid bad deals where you wind up [...]
Best Gold Coins For Investment
Best Gold Coins For Investment Phoenix investors are always searching for coins with a better than average return on their investment. Golden coins are the rare coins that are beautiful to look at and guaranteed to hold their value, especially in comparison to other precious metals. Gold coins usually have a higher value than their weight in gold bullion. That [...]
Jewelry in the Modern World
Jewelry in the Modern World With the rise of the Industrial Revolution, new materials and methods of production created a vast world of opportunities for jewelry-making. Thanks to the invention of new machines, now jewelry could be mass-produced. Materials like steel were produced in large quantities, making them easy to use in jewelry. The new materials also spread to fashion [...]
Should You Invest In Mesa Certified Diamonds?
Should You Invest In Mesa Certified Diamonds? Investors are always on the lookout for good investments with high returns, and Mesa AZ real estate has taken a major turn while the stock market is going down. What does one do? Investing in Precious Stones & Metals In a situation like this where the economy is extremely unstable, the investor does [...]
Jewelry in the Middle and Renaissance Periods
Jewelry in the Middle and Renaissance Periods During the Middle Ages, jewelry was used to display one's wealth to others. Despite the Sumptuary Laws in place, many middle class citizens wore their jewelry openly as a way to flaunt their wealth and status. Nobility were then inspired to wear even more lavish jewelry to outdo the “commoners.” Individuals living during [...]
Jewelry in the Ancient World
Jewelry in the Ancient World In the ancient world, gold was the dominant metal for jewelry. Gold jewelry can be traced as far back as 3000 B.C., to Egypt. The metal was malleable and did not tarnish. When the tombs of the pharaohs were discovered, the world was astonished by the stunning necklaces, rings, collars, head ornaments and bracelets that [...]
The Physical Properties Of Diamonds
The Physical Properties Of Diamonds Diamonds are a highly valuable stone mainly because they are hard and have a high dispersion of light. They are transparent crystals made from the most stable form of carbon and it's the only stone out there that is made from a single element. It is because of all these innumerable properties that diamonds are [...]