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Discount Lingerie By: Jamie Hanson
Lingerie comes in plenty of varieties and usually priced more than $20. Discounts on Lingerie entail ...(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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Diamond Shape Guide By: ghostevyta
The cut of a diamond refers to the way the stone is shaped and polished, how the facets are arranged and how deep or shallow it’s cut. There are various cuts of diamonds that refer to that, many of them patented. Both Asscher and Princess diamonds are square-shaped diamonds, but they are vastly different in how the facet are cut and arranged.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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Diamond Carat Guide By: ghostevyta
Many people equate the term carat with the size of a diamond, and as carat size increases, so will the carat weight. But the operative word there is weight. Carat refers to the weight of a diamond and is equal to roughly 200 milligrams which is less than a ¼ of an ounce. A carat can also be broken up into 100 points. So ¾ of a carat is also 75 points.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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What Is Diamond Certicication ? By: ghostevyta
Diamond certification is essential when you're buying a diamond and is different from a jeweler’s appraisal, although the certification is part of any appraisal. Many diamonds look the same, but not all of them are going to be of the quality you might like. Diamond certification is the written proof of a diamond's attributes.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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How To Take Care Your Diamond By: ghostevyta
Diamonds are durable and strong, but should be cared for as though they were fine breakable china or more fragile gems. They can chip or scratch if you’re not careful, and they can get quite dirty with oils from your skin and cosmetics, hair sprays or perfumes.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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Blue Heart Diamond As The Spectacular Diamond By: ghostevyta
There is a spectacular diamond in the Smithsonian Collection called the Blue Heart Diamond. Fans of the movie Titanic might think the “Heart of the Ocean Diamond†was based on this stone, and it may have been! However, this diamond hasn’t been cast in the ocean, but is safe and sound at the Smithsonian!(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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American Topaz Introduction By: ghostevyta
The world’s largest cut topaz, called the American Topaz, resides at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. A 172-faceted topaz weighing 22,892.50 carats (5785 kg), it’s the largest cut yellow topaz in the world, and one of the largest faceted gems of any kind in the world.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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Diamond Color Guide By: ghostevyta
When it comes to the 4Cs of diamonds, color, or lack of it, is an especially important characteristic. Diamonds are given letter grades to denote the level of color, starting with the letter D for a flawless, colorless diamond. Why D, and not C, B, or A? The reason we’ve heard is that when diamonds started being graded for color with this scale, it was decided to start with D, to leave room for the extremely rare possibility that a diamond would be found that was even more flawless than flawless.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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Buying Diamond Online Tips By: ghostevyta
With all of the potential for scams concerning diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase diamonds online, without any problems – as long as you are careful.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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Black Diamond Earring Tips By: ghostevyta
Black diamond earrings, are not something you will see every day. They are quite unusual, and have become more popular, in the last few years. Black diamond earrings appear, just as they sound. The diamond is black in color, and sometimes will have small grey specks in it.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-08)
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