Although Pearls are synonymous with white colors but natural black color pearls produced by the Black-Lipped Oysters or Pinctada margaritifera are very much popular and most sought after now. Natural black pearls have metallic look and are farmed in Tahitian Island and other neighboring French Polynesian islands. Before the days of cultured pearls, black pearls were quite rare and carried higher value. White pearl oysters rarely produced natural...
When browsing jewelry stores, you may wonder how to choose which one to use when you are ready to make your purchase. No matter what you buy, it is likely a big investment so you want to use a store that offers the services you want. While a friendly attitude from employees and a large selection of jewels is helpful, there are some other details to look for. Learn what to look for before you make a decision on your new sparkly accessories. One...
What would you think if someone removed a handful of small stones from their pocket, revealed them to be diamonds, and proceeded to crush them into fine dust? Many might think they're crazy, but that's because they don't realize that the diamond abrasive market answers for a large percentage of the worldwide diamond market.It might not seem obvious, but did you realize that only about 20% of the diamonds actually mined are used for jewelry?...
Elizabeth Taylor passed away on March 23, 2011 at the age of 79. There is no present day woman who was as famous for her jewels as Dame Taylor. The endlessly talked about Kim Kardashian $2 million diamond engagement ring is just a trinket compared to the baubles that graced Taylor's hand, wrist and neck. These jewels, some of them as famous as the lady herself, will be on display in New York, and will be auctioned off through Christie's,...
Whether you're a fashion retailer, an e-tailer, an eBay seller, or you simply want to earn some extra income selling costume jewelry, the key to success is finding great wholesale jewelry from a costume jewelry supplier. Finding high quality wholesale fashion jewelry can be an elusive quest, though, so here are five tips to get you started.1. When it comes to wholesale jewelry, import is king. Almost all fashion jewelry is imported, so you need...