Jewellery is a gift that is truly universal - something that can be given for just about any occasion, and something that has real meaning to it. If someone gives you jewellery as a gift, you feel touched, emotional, sometimes even overwhelmed. It's amazing to think that such small items can stir such powerful emotions, but this is something that happens all the time. You can bet that during every hour of every day, someone somewhere in the world is gazing open-mouthed at a beautiful piece of jewellery that has been given to them by someone special - perhaps an engagement ring, an elegant necklace or the perfect pair of earrings.

Of course, it's not just men that buy jewellery for women any longer as it was in years long gone by. These days, jewellery makes a popular gift for men as well, and many women choose to give rings, cufflinks, watches and other popular items of jewellery to the beloved men in their lives. Giving jewellery means that you can give a gift that actually speaks without words, and this is probably why jewels have been a hugely popular form of gift since ancient times.

Why buy jewellery online?

Since the explosion of the Internet, most products have become available to customers online, and jewellery is no exception. Modern technological advancements mean that it is no longer necessary for us to go scouring through every jewellery shop on the high street to find the perfect gift. We can now enjoy doing this from the comfort of our own homes, giving us more time to browse and compare the options open to us. Buying jewellery online offers many benefits, such as:

* Choice: There is certainly no shortage of choice on the Internet, and you will find a wide range of jewellery at your disposal. This means that you can browse a wide selection of jewels until you find the perfect gift with which to surprise a loved one.
* Convenience: Gone are the days when the local High Street jewellers was the only viable option if we wanted to get the perfect piece of jewellery in a short space of time. When you buy jewellery online, you can browse, order and pay from the comfort of your own home, and your chosen piece will then be shipped out to you safely and quickly. This means that you still have choice, however short of time you are. And, you don't even have to leave your home to get the perfect gift.
* Saving time: We all lead busy lifestyles these days, and you simply may not have the time to troop from shop to shop looking for the perfect piece of jewellery. When you buy jewellery online you can benefit from speed and ease, and you aren't restricted to looking within certain times, as you would be with a bricks-and-mortar shop.
* Affordability: When you buy jewellery online, you will benefit from far more choice, which in turn means that you are far more likely to find something within your budget. There are some really good quality jewellery products available online, and you can get these at a huge reduction compared to High Street prices. Online jewellers don't have the same overheads and running costs as their bricks-and-mortar counterparts, which means that they can afford to offer a bigger saving to their customers.

What sort of jewellery can you buy online?

These days it is possible to get just about every type of jewellery you can imagine online. You can even request custom-made jewellery, so if you can't find exactly what you are looking for you can simply get it made. Whether you are looking for engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, brooches, ankle bracelets, or any other type of jewellery, you will find a vast selection at your disposal when you buy jewellery online.

And you don't need to worry about "buying blind" when you buy jewellery online, because most quality sites provide totally accurate description and excellent photographs of each product, so you can get a real look at it before you commit to a purchase. Plus, of course, online jewellery stores accept returns and exchanges in the same was as High Street jewellery stores do, so you won't be compromising any of your statutory right when you buy jewellery online.

Whatever the occasion, buying jewellery online will prove effective, convenient, fast, safe and easy. Your chosen piece of jewellery will be delivered right to your door, and you can often request that it is gift-wrapped before it even arrives! It's never been easier to get the perfect gift of jewellery at an affordable, great value cost.

In summary

Buying all manner of products online is not the future any longer - it is the present. Online purchasing has become one of the most popular methods of shopping, and with the choice available to consumers it makes sense to buy your jewellery online. Whatever time of day or night, you can take your time to browse through the various products on offer from online jewellery stores, and when you are ready you can simply place your order and wait for it to arrive - no pressure, no rush, it's all done at your own pace and in your own time.

And you don't have to worry about security issues when you buy jewellery online. The advanced software used by websites these days means that monetary transactions are perfectly safe, so you can pay for your purchase by credit or debit card without having to concern yourself about a breach in security.

Buying jewellery from online jewellery stores can save you time, hassle and money, so why make more work for yourself by driving out and trundling from one shop to the next? You can now give the perfect, beautiful gift of jewellery to a loved one without even leaving the house - and you can benefit from a far wider selection and far better value with online affordable jewellery.

Men and women have worn costume jewellery since the Romans developed the ability to cut glass imitations of precious gemstones. Jewellery was worn to enhance appearance, display wealth and affirm love, friendship and loyalty. The reasons for wearing jewellery remain the same today, but the popularity of styles changes. Vintage costume jewellery is experiencing a revival these days as sparkling vintage rhinestone brooches are roaring back in style. Here are a few things you’ll need to know to help you pick out the right pieces.

What is it.

Costume jewellery is defined as jewellery that is made from non-precious materials such as cut glass.

Parures.

It is a set that includes a necklace, brooch and pair of earrings.

Demi-parures.

It includes a brooch and a pair of earrings.

Missing Stones.

Steer clear of an item with any missing stones. They are very difficult to replace.

Faux Pearls.

Watch closely any pieces with faux pearls because they chip easily and these chips cannot be fixed. Also, soap, cream and perfume can erode faux pearls.

Enamel.

Pieces with enamel can cause problems. Small areas of enamel damage can be retouched but large areas are very difficult to repair.

Condition Matters.

Good condition is important with vintage costume jewellery. Pin clasps that don’t work, hinges that are suspect may not be replaceable because they may no longer be made. Before you purchase, double check that all the pieces are in original condition and in good working order.

Names to Look For.

The biggest name in Canada for vintage costume jewellery is Sherman and it was usually signed. Other makers to be on the look out for are Trifari, Coro, Schreiner, Hobe and Schiaparelli.

Care.

Once you’ve found something you like, you’ll want to take good care of it. Store your vintage costume jewellery separately in small plastic bags to guard against scratching.

Where To Find Great Vintage Costume Jewellery.

Antique shops, flea markets, garage sales and Ebay are all good sources for vintage costume jewellery.

Value.

Prices range from under $20 for unsigned pieces to much more for signed sought-after pieces, parures and demi-parures.

You like jewellery and you think you can sell it. Yes but on Google there are about 46,000,000 web pages under jewellery. That’s a lot of competition! I believe that retail jewellery is about as close to perfect competition as you can find. In perfect competition on average you will find that businesses will only make the profit to pay back for the risk they are taking. If they can make more than this hungry new competitors will come and take that profit. That is on average. The most professional businesses will make the profit and the amateurs will take a loss.

We get 5 new potential customers a day looking to buy from us. Many of them wanting to start a home business

I run a wholesale jewellery business. If a relative of mine suggested starting an online jewellery business, I would advise them not to, and that is with the advantage of any favours I may give them.

Don’t think it’s easy.

You have got to find (or make) the goods to sell.

You have to take photographs. Jewellery isn’t easy to photograph well. Nobody would buy jewellery from my photographs, even after buying a professional digital camera and a proper jeweller’s light box. You have to produce a web-site. That’s quite easy, yes. But you need a shopping cart. Which one, buy the wrong one and your jewellery looks awful.

But your photographs aren’t the right size for the shopping cart, and oh they take so long to download.

How to get customers? Again easy submit your pages to Google, Yahoo etc. and the shoppers will come flooding in. Three weeks, nothing. Type in www.mynewjewelleryventure.com into Google and they haven’t even listed it yet. Grrh!

Friend says you have to link to other sites to get listed quickly in Google. You send out loads of messages to high ranking websites. No response, back. You ask your friend why there was no response to your friendly letter. "Ah!" She replies, "you haven’t got a Google Page Rank so you are no use to them." Talk about chickens and their eggs.

Finally Google lists you. Your friend suggests you buy advertising on Google Adwords and Yahoo Overture. It only costs 10p a click. You send off your money and people start to visit your site. One sends you an email and asks. "I like your monkey brooch it’s very nice. How do I pay?" You ask for a cheque please. "But I want it for Friday" she replies, "don’t you accept cards!" Your email saying that you’re a new business and don’t accept cards yet doesn’t receive a reply.

No new enquiries from Google. Why, they still have my money! Friend suggests checking their site. Your advert for "Jewellery" has been suspended. Thanks for telling me, Google. ( Google is a very respectable search engine, you just have to know how to the system works. It would help their business greatly if they advised newbie’s more what to do. )

Still no orders, you have to decide whether to pay more money to get the merchant account etc. etc. necessary to take credit card payments securely online.

Finally a cheque but to get to it you have to open the magazine-cut free the glued sheets of paper. To get the money into your bank you have to cash an Irish Grammar Schools cheque and send the goods to Nigeria. Do you?

PS We do have customers who have made a success of selling jewellery online.

Two of the most frequently asked questions we get at the Online Jewelry Appraisal Center is:

"How do I sell an item of Antique or Estate Jewelry?" or... "How much should I ask for it?"

Very often people receive an item as a 'Hand Down' or 'Bequest' after someone has passed away. It may or may not be worth something, or the person 'Just doesn't like it'....

So what to do?

# RULE 1: Take back control.

The Antique Trade in general are a Fine and Trusting lot, but there are always the 'Shyster' or 'Fagin' characters out there.

In this case it's not Buyer Beware, but Seller Beware...

Sometimes the Second-Hand Dealers or Pawn Brokers (all of whom have a great general knowledge on Buying and Selling) may not QUITE know what your particular item is really worth.

So the first thing to do is get your item appraised and valued by a qualified gemologist (if there are gemstones involved) and/or a member of the local Valuers association. Your local, TRUSTED Jeweler might be both.

It is greatly suggested that the person you obtain a valuation from, is NOT INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE OF THE ITEM.

But a further word of advice is given here too...

Let these people know 'WHAT YOU WANT THE VALUATION FOR'.

There are several TYPES of Valuation and all will have a different price on the bottom line.

Did you want an Insurance valuation?

Did you want to sell the item to a third party?

Did you wish to sell the item through an Auction?

Did you just want to know what it would fetch?

All of these are very valid points, yet all are different.

If you are not sure which applies to your particular situation, why not check our very helpfull information section on 'TYPES OF VALUATIONS' at the Online Jewelry Appraisal Centre (address shown below).

If you don't want to go to a great expense, you might take advantage of the useful 'Do it Yourself' ONLINE Valuation Self Appraisal Kit. At such a low fee (less than the price of a Big Mac and Coke) it's money well spent. Indeed, if you just purchased something on eBay or Yahoo auctions for example, you might wish to confirm an approximate value by using this easy to use valuation kit.

The 'walk through' instructions are so easy my 6yr old Granddaughter completed the form in under ten minutes. (She had it all wrong of course) but it was under ten minutes.

'Just Kidding...' It couldn't be simpler.

My other Granddaughter (Rachael was eight) did it easy AND correct!

So if you recently bought something from a local Dealer, on the Market or at the Antique Fair, why not get it checked. What's the worst that could happen? You blow some loose change - Not much of a Risk, is it?

At this price it's a Bargain, plus there are many other advantages to having your Jewelry done at the Online Jewelry Appraisal Center.

# RULE 2: Pick your Market.

What do we mean by this is:

Are you in a hurry to Cash something in? Do you have the time to 'Try, Try again...' should something NOT sell the first time around? What are the costs involved? How about selling something 'On Consignment?'

Auction Houses are a great way to sell your Jewelry, but even the best of them have costs. Find out BEFORE you sell.

Selling on Consignment is another good method, as you should get more money from the sale than if you sold it directly to an Antique Dealer. BUT IT MIGHT TAKE MORE TIME.

Are the Classified Ads in the local paper worth doing?

In our experience... NO! Plus you have the extra security problem associated with someone coming to your Home to inspect the goods - 'And Check out all your other stuff too.'

It's just not Worth it...

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Jewelry the dominator of many moods, how a piece of body decoration can change and alter a persons image is remarkable? Take the birth stone a coloured precious jewel representing the month you were born hence birth signs horoscopes etc. Then we have the pendant locket encompassing a photo of a loved one parted or present.

100% top of the list for popularity has to be the ring.

Many organizations symbolize memberships and identities of their followers with the wearing of a ring. But the most famous piece of warm gold or cool silver is the wedding band with the eternity and engagement ring trailing behind. Why you ask? Do these lag behind; they both represent friendship and togetherness, unlike the gold wedding band which goes further in bonding two people together for ever.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend and that of the man also. The male takes fashion and Jewelry just as serious as the female species and why would they not.

How a pair of pearl peepers placed onto the lobe of the ear can transform that figure hugging little black number. Glimpse how the bronze medallion swinging between an open neck shirt can transform the appearance of the male.

When buying Jewelry remember, wrong choice wrong image wrong you so be careful and take your time when deciding on what to purchase.

Most heirlooms today come in the form of Jewelry, grandmothers cameo brooch, grandads cuff links mum or dads wedding ring. Jewelry will always hold fond memories for a great many of us and it's funny how you never forget where that particular piece came from. So if you want to be remembered give a piece of Jewelry

Then we have the not so sweet memories when the glitter turns to bitter (Divorce)

Bling Bling clusters of sparkling precious stones assist and help elegance to protrude through especially when mounted on a 9ct gold band. Mans signet ring can alter the image of the male hand expressing masculinity

The male/female is only half dressed unless adorned with jewellery. Next time when shopping in a Jewelry store do not go over the top like Mr T from the A team. Too many accessories will spoil the whole look of any outfit thus marring your whole image.

If you are out to attract the opposite sex or keep the companion you have then it is all about beauty. Remember beauty lies in the eye of the beholder so let the beholder be you when looking for gold or silver.

Jewelry speaks in volumes about you and your personality so we do not want to give the wrong impression. Let the diamonds emeralds sapphires and rubies do all the talking. People will get to know you with out you even opening your mouth.

According to the Wikipedia, “Jewellery (Jewelry in American English) is any piece of fine material used to adorn the human body. Jewellery has probably been around since the dawn of man; indeed, recently found 100,000 year-old Nassarius shells that were made into beads are thought to be the oldest known jewellery.” For most of us, however, when we hear about rings of gold & silver, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, precious stones, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, holidays, etc., our imaginations sweep us away into worlds of starry dreams & adventures. The dazzling beauty of jewels, gemstones & precious metals thrill the emotions, evoking many passions of love, virtue, jealousy, greed & delight.

“Personal adornment and the use of bright, shiny items to attract a mate is as old as time. Jewelry is our way of showing off, spreading our ‘peacock feathers’ to make a hit with the opposite sex. Put on jewelry and you're putting on protection……What we call jewelry is really the evolution of personal adornment that has its roots in power-bestowing charms and talismans.” “The gift of jewelry speaks a thousand words: it talks about the seriousness of a relationship, the seriousness of one's intentions, and the amount of thought and passion invested in a gift selection.” Diamonds, emeralds & rubies are the hallmarks of devotion, in the language of love and affection. Gifts like necklaces, broaches, cameos, earrings, bracelets, pendants, birthstones, rings, etc., all convey significance of meaning, fondness, warmth, love and desire.

Brilliant novelists, story-tellers, and Hollywood have all fueled our obsession of love, romance and jewelry. It, of course, started with treasure hunting & fortune seeking stories like, King Midus and the Golden Touch, The Story of Aladdin, and Alibaba and the Fourty Theives. Silent film began the movie craze with, The Gold Rush, starring Charlie Chaplan, but quickly moved on to, The Thief of Bagdag, with Conrad Veidt & Rex Ingram, and, Treasure Island, with Jackie Cooper & Lionel Barrymore. Then comedies, like the original, Pink Panther, with Peter Sellers & David Niven, a funny skirmish over the burglary of renown jewels, and Michael Douglas’ adventure over the notorious heart shaped emerald in, Romancing the Stone. Next, consider the intrigue of Roger Moore in the James Bond thriller, Diamonds are Forever. Finally, can anyone ever forget Gollum’s golden “precious” in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings? Fantasy may be entertaining, but for all the hype, how are patrons influenced?

Research finds that the jewelry industry, in the US, is a very big business indeed, demanding as, “the world’s second largest gold jewellery market by volume (around 350 tonnes) and the largest by retail value (around $16 billion).” Diamonds score another “$12.5 billion in retail value.” This doesn’t take into account the numerous other gemstones, pearls or precious metals available. These statistics are quite staggering; I guess that’s literally putting one’s money where one’s mouth is. So, with so much esteem placed on these earthly mineral elements, should we ask ourselves, “Are our devotions to carats misplaced? Are our fancies base covetousness, or can we ascribe a higher meaning and purpose?”

Let’s consider another perspective, what say the great thinkers of various ages on the topic of true riches:

“Genius without education is like silver in the mine.” Benjamin Franklin

“The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.” Hazrat Inayat Khan

“The price of wisdom is above rubies.” Bible, Job xxviii. 18.

“Dive into the sea of thought, and find there pearls beyond price.” Moses Ibn Ezra, Shirat Yisrael

“No pressure, no diamonds.” Mary Case

Wardrobe adornment; expressions of love & beauty; engagement, wedding & holiday celebrations; unfortunately, a source of vanity, greed & malice; jewelry evokes the passions of men and women like no other. When all is said and done, I believe we can all agree with Elizabeth Taylor, who was quoted, “I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't possess radiance, you can only admire it.”

Online shop for all your Swarovski crystal tiaras, fashion jewellery, costume jewellery, sterling silver and gold jewellery plus hair accessories and mobile phone accessories needs. Bee Jewelled is proud to announce the launch of their new web site.

Bee Jewelled offers a wide variety of rhinestone tiaras and Swarovski crystal tiaras ensuring that the range suits all possible occasions from your big wedding day, to holy communions and Irish dancing or simply princess parties. Size range is superb and you will find tiaras sized to fit infant to adult. These tiaras can be worn on their own or themed with some of the many hair accessories or jewellery sets. The quality of our Swarovski tiaras is exceptional and buyers will not be disappointed. These are made from genuine Swarovski crystals and are available in many colours.

The site features attractive pictures and excellent product descriptions and is a worthy forum for the high-quality, competitively priced goods Bee Jewelled offers. Whether shopping for a birthday present, valentines present, mothers day gift or simply looking for goods to transform your outfit you are sure to enjoy your shopping experience.

The new online store offers all items displayed for immediate delivery. Bee Jewelled combines an impressive inventory with an unmatched commitment to customer service. Jewelry boxes are more than just containers. Instead, they are the one kind of box that must fit with the carefully chosen present inside. Bee Jewelled does justice to this reality by ensuring all of our jewellery is individually presented in gift boxes. Bee Jewelled commitment to customer service continues until our clients are happy with the goods purchased.

Every man tries to acquire and treasure some kind of asset, such as home, land, precious jewellery, valuable shares and stocks, etc. in his life. Valuable assets come to our rescue during the trying times of our financial life. Assets have some value attached to them that can be utilised by the asset owner to receive financial aid during the phase(s) of monetary shortfall.

Secured loans provide an opportunity to the asset owners to make use of the equity in their assets for raising the capital necessary to fulfil their needs and desires. A secured loan is offered against a collateral security, which may be any valuable asset owned by the potential borrower. Secured loans are known as homeowner loans or home equity loans when the loan is offered exclusively against home equity.

Secured Loans are useful when you require to borrow a large amount of funds to realize your 'big' dreams and desires. The homeowners can make use of secured loans to unlock the equity present in their homes and use the home equity for their needs. Home equity is the difference between current market value of your home and the outstanding mortgage amount against the home. A homeowner is free to use this home equity for raising capital during financial shortfall.

The interest rate on a secured loan is higher as compared to the mortgage rate. This is because the bank/lender offering a secured loan has a second claim on the home/property. This risk premium gets reflected as the increased rate in your home equity loan agreement (as compared to the mortgage rate). However, the loan taken against home equity is much cheaper than an unsecured loan as the presence of security lowers the risk borne by the lender. A secured loan is a cost-effective means to consolidate your high-interest debts, such as credit card balances, medical bills, higher education bills and so on.

So, make an intelligent use of your 'material assets' to add value to the 'biggest asset' bestowed by God...your life!

The history of jewellery can be traced back over 3000 BC and gold jewellery was found in the tombs of Tutankhamen. Because jewellery made from real gold or silver is so expensive, the wearing of costume jewellery has rocketed due to its lower price. Not only that, but because fashions are constantly changing, costume jewellery allows people to buy jewellery to match the latest trends. These can include jewellery made from beads, glass, bone, brass and even plastic.

A number of companies have emerged over the last few decades to meet the demand of the fashion conscious public. There are so many that they cannot all be mentioned in this article however here are a few of the most prominent, mainly because they are popular with celebrities. And well know how important celebrities are when it comes to determining fashion trends!

Pilgrim - This company was started in Denmark by Thomas Adamsen and Annemette Markvad in 1983. Models that have been used in Pilgrim's advertising campaigns have included Helena Christensen and Liv Tyler.

Tarina Tarantino - Tarina is a model turned jewellery designer whose jewellery gained mass popularity after she was featured in People magazine in 1998. Paris Hilton is the best-know celeb to wear Tarina's collection.

Butler and Wilson - The pair first started out selling vintage costume jewellery in the 1960s but then they started selling their own designs and are especially popular on TV shopping channel QVC. The cast of "Footballer's Wives" can also often be spotted wearing their collections.

Mikey - Mikey is another brand of jewellery which often appears on QVC and is very popular with UK celebs such as Kat Deely and Will Young.

The definition of the word “Jewelery” is literally any piece of fine material that someone uses to adorn themselves. It can be made out of almost every substance known to man and has been made to decorate nearly every body part, from hairpins, belly button and toe rings to regal tiaras, diamond rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. While many of the high-quality pieces are made with gemstones like diamonds and sapphires and precious metals like platinum, the cheaper but very attractive items of costume jewellery are made from less valuable materials and tend to be mass-produced.

With a description that offers such enormous scope, it is no wonder that “a woman can never have enough jewellery”. For example, different pieces are needed to mirror moods: someone feeling flamboyant would probably wear some large pieces like chandelier earrings, a multi coloured gem set pendant and bracelet and colourful three stone ring set with mixed gemstones like diamonds, rubies, sapphires or emeralds. While a quieter mood could be reflected by wearing something like diamond stud earrings and a diamond trilogy ring.

Or it might be that a significant event has occurred in her life: it is pretty obvious why she needs a diamond solitaire engagement and wedding ring, but maybe she has just had a baby – in which case a trinity or eternity ring is the thing to wear. Or she has just had a birthday and is wearing a piece of jewellery which has her birthstone set in it. If her birthday is in May and she is a Gemini for example then emeralds will commemorate this.

Then there are the pieces of jewellery that are given to bring her love and luck; like a diamond handbag pendant, wishbone, horseshoe, heart, lock or four leaf clover. And even if she does not have religious tendencies, diamond crosses are very popular nowadays.

The type of jewellery that a women will wear for work is normally vastly different than what she will put on for a night out. Depending of what she does for a living she will need to consider if the jewellery she is wearing is durable and is easy to clean (claw set diamond solitaire rings can catch if the setting is very high; and diamond pave set jewellery needs more cleaning than a diamond bangle for example). If she has regular contact with important clients and is often in company boardrooms she will probably want to wear something very powerful but understated – a diamond solitaire ring and matching earrings spring immediately to mind here. But if she has a less formal job then there is nothing to stop her donning a pair of chandelier earrings and chunky bracelet.

For the evening “bling” is the thing at the moment and sparkling gemstone jewellery and a cocktail watch are de rigueur. There are some stunning pieces of cocktail jewellery on the market with many top designers lending their names to various ranges.

Hopefully you are now starting to get the picture why a woman needs so many different pieces of jewellery …or it may be just a relaxed evening in with the girls or someone special, when diamond or huggy or hoop earrings, a tennis bracelet and wishbone pendant are comfortable pieces to wear.

For more energetic sports such as shopping (which can be a marathon!), playing tennis or swimming, then comfortable and secure jewellery like diamond stud earrings and a tennis bracelet (with its safety catch) are necessary. These are also the sort of items that she will wear on the beach – but maybe she will add something with a bit more sparkle to catch the sunlight – like diamond and pear or gem set earrings with sapphires and diamonds.

Clever women do not follow fads when collecting expensive items of jewellery, but wear pieces fashioned in materials follows like gold, diamonds and sapphires which have timeless designs and are a sound investment. A huge range less expensive but trendy cocktail jewellery is what she needs to keep up with current fashions.

Unusual settings will create designs with a difference, and sparkling gemstones in unusual combinations with semi-precious stones like rubies will give her jewellery a futuristic look. A lot of smaller diamond pieces can be worn on any occasion with any outfit.

The purity or fineness of silver alloys is now described using the millesimal system in most countries. This system uses a number to represent the purity of the alloy. The number described purity in parts per thousand.

Previous to the millesimal system, the fineness of silver was expressed in carats. While the fineness of silver alloys must be stamped or hallmarked into pieces, the millesimal value is generally compulsory and the carat value now optional.

Table 1. Some of the most common fineness denominations used.

Fineness	Common Name	Purity (wt.%)
999	Fine or pure silver	99.9
958	Brittania	95.8
925	Sterling silver	92.5
800	Jewellery silver	80

Pure silver is typically very soft and malleable, hence it is commonly alloyed to increase its hardness and durability for applications such as jewellery. It is typically alloyed with copper in this instance, with sterling silver being one of the most popular alloys, containing 7.5% copper. Copper is used as it is a hardening agent and does not discolour the silver.

This metal has been known since prehistoric times. Gold is a soft metal with a characteristic yellow colour. It is the most malleable and ductile of any element. It is unaffected by air, water, alkalis and acids, with the exception of “aqua regia”, HNO3/HCl. The fact that it is chemically unreactive means that it is often found in its natural state. It is a good thermal and electrical conductor and has excellent reflective properties to both light and infrared. It has an abundance in the earth’s crust of 0.0011 ppm. Most of the metal is retained for use as bullion reserves, but some is used within the electronics and jewellery industries, where it is frequently alloyed with other elements to improve the mechanical properties of the metal (e.g. copper and silver). Other uses for the metal are as a heat reflecting coating for glass as well as as a decorative medium.

Key Properties

Atomic Properties Atomic number 79 Atomic radius - Goldschmidt ( nm ) 0.144 Atomic weight ( amu ) 196.9665 Crystal structure Face centred cubic Electronic structure Xe 4f14 5d10 6s1 Photo-electric work function ( eV ) 4.8 Thermal neutron absorption cross-section ( Barns ) 98.8 Valences shown 1,3 Ionisation Potential No. eV 1 9.22 2 20.5 Natural Isotope Distribution Mass No. % 197 100 Electrical Properties Temperature coefficient ( K-1 ) 0.0040 @ 0-100 Electrical resistivity ( µOhm.cm ) 2.20 @ 20 Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0°C - hot 100°C) ( mV ) +0.74 Mechanical Properties Material condition Soft Hard Polycrystalline Bulk modulus ( GPa ) 171 Hardness - Vickers 20-30 60 Poisson's ratio 0.42 Tensile modulus ( GPa ) 78.5 Tensile strength ( MPa ) 130 220 Yield strength ( MPa ) 205 Physical Properties Boiling point (°C ) 3080 Density ( g.cm-3 ) 19.30 @ 20 Melting point (°C ) 1064.4 Thermal Properties Coefficient of thermal expansion ( x10-6 K-1 ) 14.1 @ 0-100 Latent heat of evaporation ( J.g-1 ) 1738 Latent heat of fusion ( J.g-1 ) 64.9 Specific heat ( J.K-1.kg-1 ) 129 @ 25 Thermal conductivity ( W.m-1.K-1 ) 318 @ 0-100

Platinum is a transition metal element. Mostly noted as a precious metal used in jewellery, its extremely low reactivity and thermal stability see it used in laboratory ware.

Properties

Property		Value
Atomic Number		78
Atomic Mass		195.09
Density		21.09g/cm3
Melting Point		1768˚C
Boiling Point		3825˚C
CAS Number		7440-06-4

Available Sizes

· 25x25mm

· 50x50mm

· 75x75mm

· 100x100mm

Open area: 62.7%; Width of opening: 0.015in

Platinum is a transition metal element. Mostly noted as a precious metal used in jewellery, its extremely low reactivity and thermal stability see it used in laboratory ware.

Properties

Property		Value
Atomic Number		78
Atomic Mass		195.09
Density		21.09g/cm3
Melting Point		1768˚C
Boiling Point		3825˚C
CAS Number		7440-06-4

Available Sizes

· 5cm

· 25cm

· 100cm

Approximately 16.8g/m

Dosilac is a new conductive silver spray paint from Ami Doduco. It combines speed, ease and economy for the application of metal coatings to non-conducting surfaces.

The purpose designed nozzle makes dosing easy and gives a uniform coating.

Spraying is economical compared to brushing as it is able to cover ten times the surface area with the same amount of material. Furthermore, the paint does not dry in the can meaning that there are lower losses and the material remains more consistent.

The silver spray paint provides a better alternative to traditional silver conductive paints that require application by brush. They are suited to applications including, but certainly not limited to:

· Dentistry

· Jewellery

· Amateur electronics

· Repairing printed circuit boards

· Electromagnetic shielding

· Rear windscreen heaters

If you have ever gone shopping for jewelry, diamond jewelry in particular, you have most likely been told about the four C’s of diamonds. But what does it all really mean and how can you be sure you are actually getting what you want? To help you through the struggles of buying diamond jewelry we have laid out all four of the factors in an easy to understand guide below.

Cut – Of all of the four C’s, Cut is the only characteristic that is man made. Every diamond is taken by a person called a cutter and he painstakingly cuts the diamond in just the right way in order to give the jewel a sparkle. How the diamond reflects light is dependent on how the diamond is cut. Diamond jewelry can be bought in ideal, excellent or very good Cuts. The better the cut, the more expensive the diamond is.

Clarity – This is the factor that tells you how clear a diamond is. Many imperfections can not be seen by the naked eye and the clarity rating will help let you know just how many imperfections are in the diamond jewelry you are looking at. There are two categories used to describe defects in the diamond; inclusions (which are internal) and blemishes (which are external). The fewer imperfections the diamond has, the more expensive and rare the diamond will be.

Carat Weight – This is the easiest of the C’s to understand. The carat weight is simply the size of the diamond. This is also one of the biggest factors in determining how much a diamond costs.

Color – Diamonds color are graded on a scale of D-Z. Diamonds that are graded a D through F in color are considered to be colorless. Grades G through J are considered to be near colorless. The human eye can begin to see color in a diamond starting a I-J range.

When you are purchasing diamond jewelry it is important to pay attention to the four C's of diamonds. They will help determine the quality of the diamond that you are purchasing and will help you to make sure you are getting a fair deal.

Jewelry makes women look more beautiful. Jewelry is very intimate. It touches a person with constancy, patience and endurance. It has the power to melt a tough heart. In fact jewelry is the most prized possession of women. When they wear it, they never like to take it off!

There are women who wear lot of jewelry but there are also women who prefer less jewelry. But the love for jewelry is there in the heart of each and every woman. And now the men. Men also like gold and diamond rings, chains, bracelets and other things. The craze is not the same as it is found in women.

Jewelry in India has an unbroken tradition of over 5000 years. In early India, people use to wear jewelry made of natural things like country-seeds, feathers, leaves, berries, fruits, flowers, animal bones, claws and teeth. At present, these tribal jewelries have become the fashion statement of many rich people. During the ancient period, the people of Indus Valley Civilization wore jewelry made of gold, silver, copper, ivory and precious and semi-precious stones. In Ramayana and Mahabarata, you have many descriptions of ornaments. By third century B.C., India was the leading exporter of gemstones particularly diamonds, Gold was usually imported during the period of Mughals.

In India, we have jewelry for all parts of the body. Jewelry in India fulfills many functions and wearing it has several implications. In the Hindu, Jain, Sikh community, women don’t inherit landed property, instead they own the jewelry which they are given during their marriage. Jewelry was and is still regarded as a security and thing of investment as it can be easily converted into cash.

In the contemporary era, you have the luxury of buying jewelry online. In this ever-evolving internet market, you can buy wholesale jewelry, diamond jewelry, gold jewelry, pearl jewelry and the latest rage teen jewelry at your own convenience. You have the luxury of buying certified jewelry online from your drawing room. Buying online jewelry has become the latest craze among jewelry buyers. The concept is in vogue as more and more internet savvy youngsters are buying teen jewelry online.

In India, each region boasts unique styles. Indian jewelry making is much talked about subject in the world. At present jewelers are providing the option of customized jewelry. Buying jewelry online will continue to be in fashion in the coming years as people are finding it difficult to make time for outdoor shopping. Moreover, buying jewelry online gives you security and peace of mind as jewelers deliver products at your doorstep.

Oris watches have been manufactured since 1904. They are a good quality Swiss watch that has many admirers. Why many people like Oris watches is because of the rather unique way in which the date is often displayed.

Oris watches are a well known Swiss watch and are very popular. The company has a reputation of making timepieces that stand the test of time. Their collections are based on their history in sport, aviation and fashion. The current collections of the Williams F1, Flight Timer and Frank Sinatra reflect these backgrounds.

But what really makes Oris watches stand apart from other Swiss watches is their use of the date pointer. Most date watches display the date as a number in a rectangular window on the watch face. As the date changes, the date flips and the new date is shown in the window. However some of the collections of Oris watches use the legendary date pointer.

The date pointer is a third (or fourth arm if there is also a second hand) that rotates around the face of the watch. In effect there are two sets of numerals on the watch face. The inner circle has the usual hour numbers or marks, whereas the outer circle contains the 31 days of a month. When the hour arm passes midnight the date arm moves to the next day.

The date arm (or date sweep) usually matches the same colour as the hour and minute arms, but the tip is usually red in colour - to make the indication of date more visible. Also the end of the date arm is either a T-shape of horse shoe shape. Of the two, the horse shore shape is probably the more aesthetically pleasing.

Rolex is famous for their bubble over the date window and Patek Phillipe are famous for their complicated date movements showing, day, date and moon phase, the Oris is unique, and famous, for using a date arm. Luckily for the consumer the unique way in which an Oris watch displays the date, comes at a price tag most can afford, unlike a Rolex of Patek watch.

There are many other qualities that make an Oris watch stand out, but surely the best known facet of an Oris wristwatch is the use of the date arm. That is what makes them different from the crowd.

A replica watch is a watch made similar to that of the real brand ones, except, at a much lower cost. A real Rolex can go up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, but you can get a replica similar to that one, for only a few hundred dollars. This allows the normal everyday person to be able to look and feel classy, without having to actually spend such ridiculous amounts of money on it.
The reason why replica watches are so popular is because you can look classy and professional, yet not have to spend tens of thousands of dollars doing it. These watches look identical to the ones you will find at the jewelry store selling for prices most people would not be able to afford. Rolex replica watches, and other luxury watch replicas have become economical and most important of all a high quality substitution for original watches. Hence, it is very important to choose the right replica retailer that offers high quality products, warranty, and good customer service.

What is meant by automatic, chronograph, and quartz?
Automatic, or self-winding, means the watch has a self-winding mechanism which allows it to run on its own without batteries. The advantage is; batteries are not required. The disadvantage is; they should be serviced every few years to make sure they run smoothly.
Chronographs are the little dials (or 'clocks') which appear within the watches themselves and are always fully functional on our watches. They are normally used as stopwatch timers. Quartz means the watch runs on a battery. One disadvantage is, they normally have fewer markings and details than self-winding watches, and you have to change the battery every so often.
Why does automatic replica stop ticking and losing time?
When you first receive your automatic replica, you need to wind it for 3 minutes straight before wearing it. If you wear it everyday, it will continue to wind itself on your wrist when you move around and walk. If you stop wearing it for more than approximately 2 days, the watch will need to be reset, but will then automatically wind it once you start wearing it again. The disadvantage to this is pretty clear.
Your watch doesn't keep time if you don't wear it constantly. The advantages are that you don't ever have to replace a battery, the watch keeps great time when it's running, and most of all, and this type of movement is exactly what the originals use! If your Automatic is losing or gaining time in a 24 hour period the watch needs to be adjusted. All of our automatics have an adjustment screw on the movement just like the originals. Any local jeweler can service these watches.

To set time, you need to turn button in anti-clockwise direction if you have a screw-in lock watch. You need to softly pull the button out a little bit. The best way to do this is to use first and second finger and use finger knuckle as a lever in order to pull the button out with as little force as possible. You can feel a little "click"! Now you can set the time by turning it anti-clockwise. This would turn the minute-hour hands forward until you set the right time. When time is set, push the button back and turning the button clockwise for a few rounds.

You have finally found that special someone and you want to make sure that he or she knows you think he or she is very special and unique. One way to do this which is often overlooked by couples when shopping for the perfect diamond engagement ring or diamond wedding ring is to have a ring designed specially and specifically for your future spouse. This approach is non-traditional and will send the message that your relationship now and in the future is precious and is one of a kind.

The very first step in this process is to find wholesale dealers who specialize in loose diamonds, where you have the best chance of them being able to offer you the perfect diamond stone.

There are a wide variety of diamond and precious gem wholesale dealers out there, so you want to first make sure that the loose diamonds wholesale supply is filled with a wide choice of quality gemstones. When looking at diamonds in particular, remember the “four Cs” of diamond selection – Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat. The diamond should be clear and sparkling with a small hint of reflective color. The diamond cut must be very precise and clean without rough edges. Don’t be afraid to ask for a magnifying glass, or if you really want to look like you know what you are doing, ask to borrow their “loop”, which is the name of the small monocle microscope used by quality jewelers. Take the time to look at your potential selection closely and from various angles to make sure you detect any flaws that might be present in the stone.

Loose diamonds come in many different cuts from the diamond wholesale suppliers. You should take the time to make sure you are familiar with the types of cuts that are commonly available so that you will know the type you are looking for. The round cut is one of the most popular and very classic cuts on the market. This type of cut lends itself very well to a very classic design and tends to designate a very traditional person. Do you consider yourself or your spouse as being traditional? If so, this might be the best cut of diamond to choose. A round solitaire diamond is very classic and traditional. Part of the “classic traditional” flavor of this cut is the connection between the round shape of the stone and the metal body of the ring. The circle of the ring reflects the roundness of the stone, where the circle signifies eternity and unity.

You may also wish to consider the marquis cut. This type of design cut is usually associated with royalty or elegance. This cut will give the diamond additional reflective qualities that are not matched by other cuts. The marquis cut also gives the illusion of having more depth than what reality dictates. The marquis cut is usually associated with an air of sophistication, if that is what your future spouse reflects.

Another cut of diamond that is very unique is the heart shape. This cut is typically more expensive than other cuts, simply because of the additional skill and craftsmanship that is required to make such an intricate cut on a gemstone. The heart shape of course will indicate the attribute of love in an obvious manner, but this cut also subtly states that skilled artists, effort, and expense were involved in the creation of this stone.

Another cut that has been gaining a bit of popularity in recent years is the pear cut. This cut designates the attributes of unique, young, as well as new and fresh. Like the heart cut, the pear cut will cost a bit more than other cuts because of the additional effort and skill required to create this cut, but owners of pear diamond cuts are extremely happy with the end result.

Choose your diamond carefully and with knowledge of the cuts and properties of what make up a good diamond. Once you have selected the right stone, a good jeweler can recommend the perfect setting to show off your unique selection.