The manner in which a diamond is affixed to a ring is referred to as its setting, and several different setting styles are used for diamond rings. Below we examine some of the major setting styles for diamonds and other precious gemstones in rings:
Channel Setting: In a ring with a channel setting, one or more diamonds are inset into a channel and held in place by a small lip on either edge. (…)

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With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about one of the most popular gifts to give to the woman in your life. You guessed it, the answer is jewelry. Even if you don’t know her ring size, you can still treat your mom, sister, daughter, girlfriend or wife to the gift of glamor. Before you start filling those stockings, keep the following tips in mind when shopping for sterling silver jewelry this Christmas:
Buy what you like. (…)

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Have you seen similar silver jewelry sold at price difference of two to three times from different retailers? Have you ever wondered how retailers mark up the jewelry after they get them from the venders? Here we will show you the wholesale trading secrets of sterling silver jewelry.
Price per gram
The most important piece of information for determining the price of a piece of sterling silver jewelry is the price per gram of the silver. (…)

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Do you sell more jewelry by placing a visible price tag on each piece, or by leaving the price a mystery until the customer inquires about it?
Some jewelry artists prefer to leave prices off their jewelry, so customers will have to ask about pieces that interest them – thereby giving the jeweler the opening to establish a relationship with the customer and sell the piece. (…)

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There has been a great deal discussion about lab-created diamonds. Along with that talk, there is much misinformation and perplexity. The jewelry lover, who is interested in realizing the huge savings and aesthetic beauty that simulated diamonds offer, is often bewildered by the manufactured diamond industry jargon and available options. This article will categorically break it down in easy-to-understand terms so that anyone can make an intelligent decision when choosing a simulated diamond. (…)

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Do people tell you that you should be selling your handmade jewelry? Are you interested, but don’t know how to start? There are lots of free resources on the internet that can bring you up to speed on what you need to know. Here are my top 7 great resources for learning how to sell handmade artisan jewelry.
1. The Jewelry Sweet Spot (http://www.thejewelrysweetspot.com)
A great site is dedicated entirely to jewelry designers and artisans. (…)

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Making jewelry can be a difficult sounding process, but in reality all it requires is a little hard work and determination. If you have both of these, then ultimately you aren’t going to have much trouble when it comes to making your own jewelry. Whatever type of jewelry you want to make, the process from going to conceptualization to the final product is a seven step process. The process is laid out below for you to follow. (…)

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You have decided to take the big step, make the plunge, pop the question and any other analogy you can think of to ask your significant other to marry you. Chances are if you are reading this then you some assistance and/or advice on buying the right diamond.
This will be one of the more emotional purchases you will ever make in your life. I know, I have been there. The key for me was doing my homework, setting a budget and sticking with it. (…)

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The moment has come – you want to propose and you need to find the perfect engagement ring. How to choose it though is a though question.
The first thing to do is to set a budget. Yes, it is not really connected with the ring she will love but it is important for you. Budgeting will help you find the best deal and also prevent unnecessary overspending. Obviously setting a budget when you have no idea about the diamond engagement ring prices is impossible. (…)

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Buying a diamond ring seems to be pretty simple but it’s actually not. In addition to the designs, you also have to take into account a variety of things that will determine the cost of the piece of jewelry.
Below are some of the factors that you have to consider in buying a diamond ring that will really fit you.
1. Clarity
Clarity refers to the clearness of the stone. This means that the stone must not be hazy in appearance. (…)

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