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When it comes to buying a gold wedding band, things can get confusing fast. What color gold do you want? What karat will suit your lifestyle?

Gold is the most popular choice for wedding bands, and very popular in dress rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches. Gold is easy to accessorize with, and it is durable. There are three things to consider when looking at gold wedding rings.

Gold continued its meteoric climb on Wednesday reflecting India’s central bank’s buying gold and the continued weakening of the US dollar. The New Delhi Reserve Bank announced it had swapped dollars for 200 metric tonnes of gold from the International Monetary Fund. The swap price was $1,086.10/toz, about $25 higher than the PM London Close of $1,061. According to India’s Finance Minister, the move was because the “economies of the US and Europe had collapsed”. That news propelled gold prices even higher closing at $1090 on November 4, 2009, according to the PM London Fix.

This could mark a turning point in the fine jewelry business if gold continues to increase as central banks diversify their dollar holdings in to alternative currencies and gold. The question is when does the price of gold reach a point where 10 karat and 14 karat alloys become too expensive to make wearable rings and jewelry? Part of the answer is subjective in that it depends on the emotional connection jewelry has with the consumer. While jewelry has never been a necessity if viewed in terms of such tangible purchases as shelter, food, and transportation, it has been an emotional necessity for many consumers during the better part of the last 60 years. Simply put, many consumers included certain types of fine jewelry, such as engagement rings, on their “must have” list.

One thing you can say about gold earrings is that they are timeless pieces that are always in style. They are not only beautiful, but also wear-friendly since, unlike sterling silver, they don’t tarnish. Another great attribute is that people with allergies to certain metals, or find they have a problem with staining from metals that have been combined with gold, don’t have a problem with gold itself.

Gold is a versatile metal, able to be worked in virtually any shape, whether it be small, but sturdy, strands to thin sheets. In fact, just one ounce has the ability to be hammered into an extremely thin sheet measuring at ten feet square. Artisans, especially makers of gold earrings, can manipulate gold into any desired shape.

When choosing gold earrings you need to look at the gold’s karat factor. Different karat numbers are what describe just how much pure gold is in the earrings. The percentage of gold in the earrings is higher when the karat number is higher.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the parent company of Cash4Gold, claiming the company misrepresented its services and defrauded customers who sent in their gold jewelry in exchange for cash, court documents say.

The 100-plus-page complaint names Cash4Gold’s parent company, Green Bullion Financial Services LLC, and was filed as a class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Oct. 6.

The suit was filed on behalf of two California women who were former Cash4Gold customers, but attorneys in the case are asking the court to open the suit to all persons “who suffered injury from Cash4Gold’s unlawful practices from Oct. 6, 2003 to Oct. 6, 2009.”

A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion for many people, although for an increasing number of persons, it has become a several-in-a-lifetime event. In any case, it is still a very special ceremony that binds not only a man and a woman together; today, gay male couples and gay women couples also observe the ceremony to affirm their lifelong commitment to each other. In such ceremonies, the gay wedding ring takes center stage.

Same-sex marriage is still illegal in the majority of U.S. states and in countries all over the world, so what gay couples opt for is to participate in a “commitment ceremony,” where the exchange of gay wedding rings also takes place. A gay wedding ring most often resembles the traditional gold or platinum wedding band. Of course, the couples are free to have the designs or the metal they wish for their gay wedding ring. Gay-related symbols are often engraved on the rings, and various textures and effects are available as well. Irish and Scottish rings, multicolored rings, woven rings – a wealth of options is available.

Body piercings have been the object of much controversy — besides being an artistic expression and a celebration of one’s physical endowments. The belly ring is such a piece of jewelry.

In times of old, body piercings were treated differently, depending on the culture. As most body piercings had ritual or ceremonial value, many cultures prohibited specific types of body piercing that were purely for the sake of adornment. The warriors of old Central and South American civilizations sported body piercings, specifically in the nose area, in order to appear more intimidating to their enemies. On the other hand, lip piercings and decorations were meant to enhance attractiveness, especially among women of the day and age.

And while body piercings were more or less common in ancient Egypt, the ancient Egyptian pharaohs actually appropriated specific types of piercings. For example, no one BUT members of the royal family should wear a belly ring, on pain of death! Talk about the price of vanity.

Jewelry today has ceased to be a woman-dominated arena. Even a few decades ago, men’s jewelry was restricted to gold watches, bracelets and ‘kadas.’ Today, however, man competes with woman in terms of adornment. If the lady has her silver, gold and diamond earrings, chains, pendants, necklaces and nose studs, can the gentleman be far behind?

These days, there is a call for more “metrosexuals,” or men who are conscious about their looks and clothing, so much that it is actually important for them to be not only presentable, but fashionable as well in civilized society. The television program “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” has revolutionized makeovers for all of us, for it has shown that, yes, it is indeed possible for men to be pleasant to look at without being “girly” or “dandy.” Masculine jewelry, such as man earrings, are a big part of this metrosexuality trend.

Looking for a great present for your mother, the woman who gave birth to you, raised you, and was there for you every step of the way? What can you give her that she would love, and at the same time would remind her of you, and her grandchildren?

Give Mom personalized jewelry – personalized jewelry is a great gift for a Mother and it could be personalized with different things, such as a names, initials, birthstones and many other things. The best thing about it is that it can be personalized with Mother’s name, or names and initials of her kids and grandkids. This will make the piece of jewelry one of a kind, and your Mom will know that you picked the gift just for her.

Here are tips to help you find a perfect piece of personalized jewelry for your Mom. Here are our tips to help you find that perfect personalized jewelry:

We here at TMJ think that the best place to start when making plans for your wedding is turn to your dreams. Let’s face it, we are women, and we’ve had a picture painted in our minds of how this day “should be” since we could pick buds and blooms from our mothers’ rose bushes and pretend that we were brides. So we’ve had a pretty good idea of what we are looking for long before we actually set ourselves free in the endless sea of choices in styles, colors, themes, and even textures of the wedding world.

Learn how to choose your jewelry color and style based on your perfect wedding dress. From simple to elaborate, learn the right factors to consider. Cultured Pearl necklaces, Pearl & Sapphire Necklaces, Pearl & Diamond Necklaces……..

One of the hottest jewelry looks this time of the year is gold hoop earrings and silver hoop earrings. While maybe no one carries off this view better than Jennifer Lopez, you can do it too! Gold hoops and silver hoops can be found in all sizes from the least important huggie, which might be exact for the bureau, to over amount hoops. Don them as very large as you sense cosy with; very large gold hoop earrings are very alluring. They are in addition more versatile than one might consider (you don’t have to drag out your “Flash Dance” outfit for this latest approach recall, please). Gold hoop earrings and silver hoop earrings go great with denim, a ruffle collar blouse, a straightforward dress, and freshly they’ve even commenced popping up on the red carpet. So, hoops rightly depart with everything.

La Reina fine jewelry is unparalleled in its vibrancy and opulence – emerald, ruby and sapphire-colored embroidered silk saris paired with equally extravagant gems, the clinking of pure gold bangles stacked from wrists to elbows mingling with the sounds of sitar music – India gave birth to the idea that jewels are de rigueur for every woman on every occasion. Jewelry designer Samir Bhansali, who was born in Mumbai, ushers this concept into contemporary life while paying homage to his rich heritage. “La Reina,” an assemblage of Art Deco elements fashioned from La Reina’s trademark enormous-but-light, laser-cut diamonds, mixes ancient techniques with innovation. The result is simply pure artistry meets incredible craftsmanship.

Jewelers should be getting ready for a new wave of consumers pouring in to sell their gold jewelry. Jewelers need to capitalize on the fact that MOST of the major on-line and TV advertised Cash for Gold offers are rip offs. This is truely a great opportunity for retail jeweler to restore consumer faith the brick and mortar retail locations. The sell your gold jewelry scam/rip off was widely publicized on ABC News. While consumers should shop for the best values, here is where you, with a brick and mortar store have a leg up on the TV and on-line players in the gold jewelry buy back. It should not be difficult for the store owners to create a list of compelling reasons why consumers should sell you their gold jewelry. One of the most creative pitches, was to offer clients $50 over current 2nd London fix in exchange for in-store credit. Regardless, you should be offering your clients at least 90-95% of the fair market gold value. If you don’t offer them the correct price, they will NEVER come back to you again and they will more than likely tell no less than 10 other people how your tried to rip them off. The On-line and TV people really don’t care because they are reaching out to so many more people, that a few thousand bad reviews means nothing to them.

Available in sterling silver and 18kt gold, the new Metro Collection from Tiffany & Company strikes the perfect balance between everyday elegance and evening glamour. Check out this selection of just a few pieces from the collection:

Pandora, a Danish company best known for their gorgeous charm bracelets, just released a new jewelry collection. The Liquid Silver line are handcrafted pieces made of sterling silver and inspired by the fluid movements of water and nature. Check these out!

Mikimoto, the legendary pearling pioneer and renowned jeweler, proudly introduces their high end jewelery collection. These pieces showcase Mikimoto’s leading expertise in craftsmanship and design of nature’s most precious gift, the pearl.

Mattioli was founded in 1860 in Torino, Italy as Antica Ditta Marchisio and is the oldest manufacturing jeweler in the region. Specializing in hand crafted gold jewelry, the company became renowned as the manufacturer of high quality gold collections for the top luxury brands of the world.

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.

Diana comes from a heritage of the finest jewelry made. The first rings were created as a limited edition collection by Krementz & Company in 1925. The collection was known for its high quality and manufactured primarily in 18K gold. It was the preferred wedding ring and bridal line among the elite group of carriage trade jewelers well into the 1970’s.

Charriol is excited to introduce gemstones and yellow PVD cable to the popular cable Classique Collection. Available in three different colors; smoky quartz, lemon quartz and yellow citrine, these colors are sure to complement the classic cable motif of the Charriol product. With beautiful diamond accents set in 18 karat gold, these nature tone gems allow the wearer to accessorize her daily wardrobe by utilizing the warm neutral colors to accentuate her everyday mood.