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When one seeks a gemstone bracelet, diamonds in a tennis-style bracelet are a splendid choice. But choosing a bracelet, whether it be a diamond tennis bracelet or any other, is a personal choice. It must reflect your style as well as your unique fashion sense. Diamonds in tennis bracelets are a superb choice, because diamonds have such a hard toughness that they cannot be scratched, yet are still beautiful works out art. Diamonds are open to other dangers. The setting quality and cut of stone, as well as the clasp’s integrity, will often determine the strength of a…

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Most any female could admit that jewelry is no stranger to her and it is desirable. Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and ladies watches are just a few examples of what may be found in any given woman’s jewelry box. The topic of choice is that of ladies watches and most will find that an appealing timepiece truly compliments the outfit. In some instances the watch can match all of the other pieces of jewelry being worn on any given day.

So much emphasis is placed on rings or necklaces that perhaps most forget about the importance of ladies watches. The…

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Wedding Rings - Changing Color Question: Can gold bands with diamonds be plated?

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and can engagement rings be dipped in platinum?

If so do you have

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Diamond Anniversary Band Question: Hello! I inherited a diamond anniversary band from my grandmother.

Engagement & Wedding Rings, 1st Edition: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

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We haven’t had it appraised yet but it looks like five diamonds, perhaps over one carat

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Gold Snake Necklace and Chain Question: I have a 14k snake coiled to wrap around a 14k gold box chain.

The inscription on the back of the snake is MGQ or MGO. I was told it was bought from a Swiss Antique dealer.

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Plat Irid Markings Question: hi: I recently saw a platinum filigree ring with diamonds that was in the Edwardian style. it was marked “900 Plat 100 Irid”.

Platinum by Cartier: Triumphs of the Jewelers’ Art

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the diamonds appear to be newer cuts than

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