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	<title>The Modern Jeweler &#187; Jewelry Type</title>
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		<title>Pearls: A world unto themselves</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wouldn’t it be nice to find real pearls from edible oysters? That would be the day when eating edible oysters would bring in not only food for the table but also pearl for jewelry. However, such thing is next to impossible considering that pearls do not grow in edible oysters.


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		<title>Garnet Jewelry &#8211; Show your love for red</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Garnet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garnet jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Garnet is the birthstone for people born in the month of January and it is supposed to contain powers that will facilitate your night vision and help you to achieve success. It is also the traditional stone that symbolizes the second marriage anniversary.


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		<title>The Joys Of 925 Silver</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Silver Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[925 silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[costume jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage jewelry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many different types of costume and vintage jewelry, whether it be pins and brooches or necklaces and rings. You want to know Which settings are most durable?


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		<title>Swiss-Made Watches: The Luxury Watch Standard!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Breguet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cartier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chopard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Girard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patek Philippe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[piaget]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout time, watches made by Swiss manufacturers have gained a reputation for being of top quality and matching the highest standards of luxury. Today, the Internet offers insight into the wonderful world of authentic Swiss-made watches, vintage and new. The offers are the most diverse and one cannot help falling in love at least with [...]


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		<title>WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Graff develops own watch movement &#124; Professional Jeweller.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, there you have it!  A world class jewelry designer and retailer moves into the ultra-expensive watch industry.

Professional Jeweler can exclusively reveal that Graff has developed its own watch movement for the first time and will be unveiling the movement, which it has dubbed Graff Calibre 1, in Basel this week.
The movement will be showcased [...]


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		<title>Special Occasions: Choose Handcrafted Silver Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Silver Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[barrettes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bracelets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earrings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[handcrafted silver jewelry]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[pendants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout our lives, there are days that we know will remain etched in our memories forever. There are milestone birthdays, bat mitzvahs, and graduations, along with our wedding day and the days our children are born. For occasions large and small, handcrafted silver jewelry can commemorate special days and help to create lasting memories.
Lockets
Our grandmothers [...]


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		<title>Bayfield silversmith creates unique gemstone jewelry &#124; FOX 21 Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dona lee designs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Silver Jewelry]]></category>

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BAYFIELD, Wis. &#8211; Rare, natural gems and local stones.  A Bayfield silversmith has been working them into her pieces for more than 2 decades.Nestled along the south shore of Lake Superior you&#8217;ll find a Bayfield silversmith with a connection to the natural beauty of gems and minerals.  &#8220;I was a rock hound when [...]


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		<title>Wedding Traditions &#8211; Bridal Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bridal Jewelry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.’ This is a saying that many brides take to heart when considering their wedding trousseau. From wedding gowns, accessories and motifs, brides from all walks of life throughout the years have tried their best to stick to this formula. It’s interesting to note that bridal jewelry can [...]


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		<title>Alexandrite Appraisal Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alex]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[appraiser]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[An alexandrite appraisal requires someone with a massive amount of skill, talent, dedication and knowledge. Not any individual that sees a gemstone can appreciate its true value, let alone qualify as an alexandrite appraisal expert. Working with and around jewels does not make someone an alexandrite appraisal expert. The status of appraiser shouldn&#8217;t come with [...]


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		<title>Diamond Wedding Ring Guide: No Nonsense Guide For Choosing Your Ring</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Modern Jeweler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One activity that you will undoubtedly appreciate when preparing for your wedding ceremony is the wedding ring selection. Like most young girls, you have probably spent most of your life dreaming of the perfect diamond wedding ring. Hopefully, you and your fiance have decided to shop for rings together, or you have informed him of what you like. You will wear the wedding ring for a significant amount of time and it only makes sense that it's something that you like. If your knowledge of diamond wedding rings is limited to size, it's a good idea that you obtain more information before you make your wedding ring selection.


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		<title>Colored Gemstones: Forever Fascinating</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The universe of colored gemstones is endlessly fascinating, for centuries, nearly every culture has held the belief that colored gemstones possess magical powers or the ability to provide the wearer with certain attributes.
This way of thinking has motivated the world of fashion. Natural gemstone jewelry is mystical in all of its beauty. Women need to [...]


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		<title>Crystal &#8211; The Gem Of The Stars</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is something very mysterious about crystals. And, therefore, as soon as you don them, they lend a very enigmatic touch to your whole persona. Even if it is just one small little crystal, it can work wonders for you. No, this is no future prediction, though crystals have always been one of the favorite [...]


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		<title>Digital Bling: Diamonds For Sale Online: NPR</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An interesting article about buying expensive diamonds on-line.  The story goes into great detail about how these on-line dealers can explain and show consumers just what they are getting and how the prices are determined.  Truly a great read for anybody looking to purchase diamonds and bridal jewelry on-line.

Valentine's Day isn't just a celebration for lovers. It's also a time when jewelers step up their advertising for precious stones like diamonds.

Traditionally, consumers have gone to jewelry stores to purchase engagement rings and other fine gems. Now, a small but growing number of people are buying diamonds online and spending thousands — even tens of thousands of dollars — to buy something they have never seen.

Alok Kapur proposed with champagne, chocolate and a diamond ring. It was classic and romantic. But he bought his ring in a much less traditional way. He purchased it online from Blue Nile — the nation's largest online seller of diamond engagement rings.

Initially, Kapur was skeptical. Buying such an expensive item sight unseen required a leap of faith. But his concerns were put to rest.

"They answered all of my questions — explained everything about the diamonds," he says. "The transparency was great."


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		<title>Diamond shares set to sparkle, at long last &#124; Reuters</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A very interesting spin on whats been happening in the world diamond markets and investment opportunities that may now exist.

LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in diamond producers, which failed to join a mining sector rally last year as consumers shunned luxury, are set for a boost from a recovery in gem prices.

Hot Stocks

The diamond sector, a key supplier to the jewelry industry, was one of the hardest hit when consumers shied away from swanky purchases during the economic downturn amid worries about household debt, mortgages and jobs.

When prices of rough, or unpolished, diamonds dived in late 2008, stocks tracked the decline, but they have yet to fully react to output cutbacks by No. 1 producer De Beers and others that have nurtured a rebound in gem prices.

"The rough diamond market is recovering and prices are close to where they were prior to the downturn; the diamond stocks haven't reflected this yet, trading relatively flat over the past six months," said Tyler Broda, an analyst at Canaccord Adams.

"There was also no re-rating on the back of the better-than- expected Christmas numbers and the valuations still appear cheap. We think there is an opportunity here."

Investors seeking pure diamond exposure must look to mid- and smallcap stocks since the biggest producers are parts of diversified groups or unlisted like Russia's state-run Alrosa.

De Beers is 45 percent owned by mining group Anglo American (AAL.L) while Rio Tinto (RIO.L) (RIO.AX) and BHP Billiton (BLT.L) (BHP.AX) also have diamond divisions.

Around three-quarters of the London-listed diamond companies underperformed the wider UK mining index .FTNMX1770 in 2009, with a handful of firms, including Petra Diamonds (PDL.L) and Gem Diamonds (GEMD.L), seeing their value drop over the year.

Petra shed 24 percent last year, underperforming the UK mining index by 64 percent as most miners shot up, while Gem Diamonds lagged the index by 57 percent. The UK mining index doubled.

So far this year Petra has given up another 7 percent while Gem has gained almost 10 percent.


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		<title>Gems Find From Roman Times (Basingstoke Gazette)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A GOLD ring and a gemstone found in a field near Upton Grey date back to Roman times, an inquest in Basingstoke heard.

The ring dates back to the third century, and the gemstone from the first or second century. They were found on January 18 last year by Martin Barker, a plumber and amateur treasure hunter from Middlesex, using a metal detector.

Sarah Whitby, deputy coroner for North East Hampshire, ruled at an inquest into the find, held at the Civic Offices, that the items were treasure.

They will now be valued by experts at the British Museum and are thought to be worth a few hundred pounds.

Ralph Jackson, curator at the British Museum’s department of prehistory and Europe, prepared a report for the inquest having studied the items.

The inquest was told he believes the carnelian gemstone bears a picture of a maenad – a female worshipper of Dionysus – the ancient Greek god of wine.


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