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		<title>History of Gordons Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jewelry is said to be the most exciting and enthralling gift a women can ever get. Majority of the women population wear different and unique type of jewelry just to add an extra oomph to their personality. It has been seen that women have the passion of collecting all and every type of jewelry prevailing [...]


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		<title>Diamond Jewelry: Positively Impacting Today’s Society</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The existence of the diamond has positively impacted our society, along with others for ages. Diamond jewelry began as a luxury for many wealthy and other well to do individuals; however, in recent times the diamond has become more common in jewelry for all individuals. 

The most popular form of diamond jewelry is that of an engagement ring. With millions of couples getting engaged or married each year, many diamond engagement or wedding rings will be purchased. There are many individuals who are unsure where an item came from or how it is made. Since diamonds do not magically appear in jewelry, workers are needed for this careful process. 


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		<title>Jewelry: The Jewish Tradition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hamesh hand or Hamsa hand is a popular motif in Jewish jewelry. Arab cultures often refer to it as the Hand of Fatima, which represents the Hand of G-d. The Hamsa serves as an ancient talismanic way of averting the evil eye and providing a "protecting hand" or "Hand of God". The Hamsa appears often in stylized form, as a hand with three fingers raised, and sometimes with two thumbs arranged symmetrically. The symbol is used in amulets, charms, jewelry, door entrances, cars, and other places to ward the evil eye.

The Hamsa origin is believed to predate Islam. The symbol was previously used in Punic religion, where it was associated with Tanit. In Israel and in Jewish culture it is most commonly known as "Hamsa", without any Islamic heritage connotations. Some sources link the significance of the five fingers to the five books of the Torah or to the five pillars of Islam.


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		<title>Amsterdam Diamonds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amsterdam is a major historical location for the diamond industry. Walking down the streets you will see a lot of jewelry stores as well as many diamond businesses with prominent security systems and signs reading "guided diamond tours".

If you go on these tours you'll see some breathtaking diamonds, as well a chance to see these stones being cut and polished. And if you have some cash to spare, purchase one for $4000 to $400,000.


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		<title>What Jewelers MUST know about Moissanite</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Around 1900, French scientist Henri Moissan (mwah-SAHN) identified a new mineral from a meteorite that fell about 50,000 years ago in what is now the desert of northern Arizona. That mineral was later named moissanite in his honor. (The American pronunciation is MOYSS-uh-nite.)

Although the natural form of moissanite is extremely rare, the man-made version – known as silicon carbide – has become one of the world’s most important abrasives. Most silicon carbide consists of tiny particles, but in the 1980s researchers found ways to grow large crystals for high-performance electronics equipment. While those early crystals were green, further refinements in the 1990s produced near-colorless material. This had the beauty and durability to qualify it as a remarkable new laboratory-created gem. Since then, moissanite jewelry (moissanite rings, moissanite stud earrings and moissanite engagement rings) has become a popular category in many jewelry and department stores.


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		<title>Omega Watches &#8211; An Intriguing Look At The History Behind These Luxurious Watches</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Engineered to the nth degree, the Omega watch brand is a staple on many a well-to-do man's dresser; tucked safely away inside its luxurious velvet box, ensuring that this extremely fine timepiece will be free from dust and scratches when not eloquently strapped to its owner's wrist.


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		<title>Antique Celtic Wedding Bands</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The intricate knots, whorls and endless patterns of Celtic jewelry have been coveted by jewelry lovers for thousands of years. The Celts were fine craftsman who worked with silver and gold, and their detailed jewelry designs spread far and wide during their reign in Europe through trade.


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		<title>All You Ever Wanted To Know About Earrings But Were Afraid to Ask</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The oldest earrings ever found by archaeologists were discovered in royal graves in Iraq and date back to around 2500 BC. Gold, silver and bronze hoop earrings have also been found dating back to 2000 BC in Crete.


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		<title>How to Understand Sterling Silver British Hallmarks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The British hallmarking standard on silver is very high, just from looking at the hallmark you can decipher what date the item was made, who the maker was and in which town it was hallmarked. This enables us to date pieces going right back to the 16th century.


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		<title>From Tahitian to South Sea and Beyond: Common Pearl Types</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are three main types of cultured saltwater pearls: akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea. Pearls can be cultured in fresh water as well. Each type has distinct characteristics, and each is very beautiful in its own way. Like with most things, individual tastes determine pearl preferences.


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		<title>How To Find Stunning Art Deco Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can find a long history for Art Deco Jewelry. This style of jewelry can be dated back to the mid 1920s. This type of art was inspired by the “Exposition Internationales des Arts Decoratifs and Industriels Modernes”.


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		<title>The Amazement of Tiffany and Co.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bridal Jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article tells the reader about Tiffany &#038; Co. and the products they offer. There aren't many brand names that rank higher in the world of luxury and status than Tiffany &#038; Co.


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		<title>Bracelets Past, Present and Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charms & Pendants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bracelet popularity dates back to the Roman times and continues today. 
 Roman bracelets shared many of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from that era.  The ever popular ball earrings from that era were nicely matched with a ball style bracelet.


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		<title>The Evil Eye &#8211; History</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Explains the evil eye myth so popular in the Mediterranean area, along with a couple points that make it of interest beyond just the historical/ethnic aspect.


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		<title>The Famous Fabergé Eggs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:32:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emeralds]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Fabergé Eggs are today more than ever a symbol of rarity, luxury and tradition. The jewelry beaded precious metal eggs were created by Peter Carl Fabergé and his assistants. 69 eggs were created between 1885 and 1917...


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