http://factoidz.com/experts-in/jewelry/ jewelry articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/advice-for-your-first-body-piercing/ http://factoidz.com/advice-for-your-first-body-piercing/ Now that we've covered tattoos, let's talk about body piercing.  There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a piercing that really aren't a concern when it comes to tattoos, so there are a few points that we need to cover. First of all, body piercing is inherently more danger... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/post/advice-for-your-first-body-piercing.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-jewelry/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-jewelry/ When you have various pieces of jewelry you will want to keep it safe and secure as well as organized. There are many different ways to organize your jewelry. Of course dete... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-round-radiant-princess-marquise-all-about-shape.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-and-guidelines-for-choosing-your-bridal-jewelry/ http://factoidz.com/tips-and-guidelines-for-choosing-your-bridal-jewelry/ Are you searching for your bridal jewelry? If you are, these bridal jewelry tips will help make your search so much easier. Your wedding is a special oc... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-and-guidelines-for-choosing-your-bridal-jewelry.jpg http://factoidz.com/ancient-crystal-history-and-uses-part-3/ http://factoidz.com/ancient-crystal-history-and-uses-part-3/ As humankind down through the ages learned to recognize and understand the corresponding properties of crystals, as well as having these Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/post/ancient-crystal-history-and-uses-part-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/ancient-crystal-history-and-uses-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/ancient-crystal-history-and-uses-part-2/ Ancient Crystal History and Uses Part 2 In rocks and Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/when-buying-diamonds-can-we-trust-the-kimberly-process.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamond-gemstone-crystals-ancient-history-superstitions-and-astrology/ http://factoidz.com/diamond-gemstone-crystals-ancient-history-superstitions-and-astrology/ Long ago, molten lava boiled within the earth; the undeniable forces of high temperature and tension from great pressure, caused carbon to alter it into amazingly rare dia... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-jewelry-and-settings.jpg http://factoidz.com/ancient-crystal-history-and-uses-part-1/ http://factoidz.com/ancient-crystal-history-and-uses-part-1/ On one of the earliest days of this land upon which we tread, when the most ancient of men did walk, along their path they came across various things that they learned to use and gain respect for; among many of those first items were Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamond-grading-4-c-s.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-bridal-jewelry-to-complement-your-overall-bridal-impression/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-bridal-jewelry-to-complement-your-overall-bridal-impression/ Are you searching for bridal jewelry? Your wedding day is a joyous occasion and celebration that unites you and your groom in holy matrimony. This is certainly an occasion which will live within your cherished memories for the rest of your lives. While planning your wedding day, you will be mak... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-select-bridal-jewelry-to-complement-your-overall-bridal-impression.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-properly-care-for-and-maintain-your-watch/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-properly-care-for-and-maintain-your-watch/ Watch Care is Essential Your watch deserves the same type of consideration and devotion as any of your fine jewelry types or jewelry pieces. In order to retain their good looks and their highly developed and precise mechanisms, you must give your watch care. The worth and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-properly-care-for-and-maintain-your-watch.jpg http://factoidz.com/water-resistant-chronograph-calendar-understanding-wrist-watch-features/ http://factoidz.com/water-resistant-chronograph-calendar-understanding-wrist-watch-features/ While jewelry shopping for a watch, whether for yourself or someone special, you should compare and evaluate those that interest you as well as inquire whether they are available with any features ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/water-resistant-chronograph-calendar-understanding-wrist-watch-features.jpg http://factoidz.com/watches-can-complement-your-personal-jewelry-fashion-statement-and-your-wardrobe/ http://factoidz.com/watches-can-complement-your-personal-jewelry-fashion-statement-and-your-wardrobe/ Are You Searching for Time? There are many times that we get busy or slow. Our lives are full of one schedule or another, depending upon our own personal circumstances. Whether we are getting up or lying down as well as resting in between all our other dai... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/watches-can-complement-your-personal-jewelry-fashion-statement-and-your-wardrobe.jpg http://factoidz.com/rings-and-what-they-represent/ http://factoidz.com/rings-and-what-they-represent/ Who Invented the Very First Ring? More likely than not the very first ring made its appearance as some ancient soul wrapped a reed of grass around one of their fingers while sitting in whimsy contemplation and learning. Rings have been fashioned of many things down throug... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diamond-and-the-bachelor-the-pebble-and-the-penguin.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-pick-the-right-earrings-to-wear/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-pick-the-right-earrings-to-wear/ Earrings are one of the most ancient of jewelry types that has been enjoyed by many down through the years. It is possible that the very first earrings were made in western Asia. The ancient Egyptians wore ornamental earrings fashioned of precious metals and dazzling gemstones. They used ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-pick-the-right-earrings-to-wear.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-value-and-worth-of-gold-karat/ http://factoidz.com/the-value-and-worth-of-gold-karat/ Gold is measured in karats and the purity of gold in karats will determine the value and worth of gold. Evaluating precious gold Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/post/the-value-and-worth-of-gold-karat.jpg http://factoidz.com/jewelry-buying-tips-for-men-who-buy-for-women/ http://factoidz.com/jewelry-buying-tips-for-men-who-buy-for-women/ When you consider a jewelry purchase for the women in your life it is essential that you pay close attention to their personal tastes and choices of jewelry and then follow those same guidelin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-what-is-clarity-and-how-is-it-measured.jpg http://factoidz.com/gemstone-size-and-price/ http://factoidz.com/gemstone-size-and-price/ When you are shopping for fine jewelry, you should always consider the size of the gemstone when considering the price. What does that mean? Well, the size of any gemstone r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-consider-a-blue-diamond.jpg http://factoidz.com/jewelry-shopping-find-the-best-quality-for-your-money/ http://factoidz.com/jewelry-shopping-find-the-best-quality-for-your-money/ Shopping for jewelry can be exhilarating and pleasurable as well as puzzling. Appreciating the long-term value of each characteristic of a piece of jewelry can aid you in the enjoyment and pride of ownership of a lovely jewelry piece. On the other hand, there is nothing i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-round-radiant-princess-marquise-all-about-shape.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-comparison-shop-for-the-best-price-and-value-in-jewerly/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-comparison-shop-for-the-best-price-and-value-in-jewerly/ When you are considering your next purchase of gemstones, precious metals and jewelry it is in your best interest to shop around while comparing the je... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-put-your-diamond-in-the-best-light.jpg http://factoidz.com/jewelry-style-and-finish/ http://factoidz.com/jewelry-style-and-finish/ There are two styles of cuts in gemstones, either they non-faceted gemstones that do not have geometrically Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-round-radiant-princess-marquise-all-about-shape.jpg http://factoidz.com/shopping-for-gemstones-and-jewelry/ http://factoidz.com/shopping-for-gemstones-and-jewelry/ When you are shopping for jewelry for yourself or someone special, you should consider making t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-jewelry-and-settings.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-small-glossary-of-jewelry-terms/ http://factoidz.com/a-small-glossary-of-jewelry-terms/ Here is a small glossary of jewelry terms you should know and understand before you begin shopping for jewelry, whether for yourself or for someone special on your gift giving list. Birthstone - This particular gemstone relates with the various calendar months of the year... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/conflict-diamonds-the-diamonds-of-war-and-poverty.jpg http://factoidz.com/pearl-shape-size-and-care/ http://factoidz.com/pearl-shape-size-and-care/ Pearls are some of the most beautiful items to ever come from various bodies of water. Pearls are precious. - Pearl Shape Pearls occur in eight fundamental shapes. These are round, semi-round, and drop shape, button, pear, baroque, oval and ringed shape. A... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/post/pearl-shape-size-and-care.jpg http://factoidz.com/pearls-color-and-luster/ http://factoidz.com/pearls-color-and-luster/ - The Color and Luster of Pearls Most often pearls are white in their coloring, however occasionally there are pearls f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/post/pearls-color-and-luster.jpg http://factoidz.com/ancient-uses-for-pearls-and-understanding-freshwater-vs-saltwater-pearls/ http://factoidz.com/ancient-uses-for-pearls-and-understanding-freshwater-vs-saltwater-pearls/ According to the ancients, Pearls were teardrops that had fallen from the moon and into the seas where they were consumed by simple oysters. Pearls were che... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/post/ancient-uses-for-pearls-and-understanding-freshwater-vs-saltwater-pearls.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamond-certificate-or-diamond-grading-report/ http://factoidz.com/diamond-certificate-or-diamond-grading-report/ Long ago when diamonds were first being categorized by a grading system, the grade report was termed as a Diamond Certificate.  Since that time, gemological laboratories have requested that the Diamond Certificate be renamed or termed as Diamond Grading Report, so as not to confuse diamond c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamond-certificate-or-diamond-grading-report.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamonds-round-radiant-princess-marquise-all-about-shape/ http://factoidz.com/diamonds-round-radiant-princess-marquise-all-about-shape/ One of the first issues of purchasing a diamond is to consider while jewelry shopping for your diamond will be your preference of its basic shape.  The shape of your diamond will express your personal taste and style of individuality, just as fashions make such a statement with clothing.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-round-radiant-princess-marquise-all-about-shape.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamond-history-and-basics/ http://factoidz.com/diamond-history-and-basics/ How are Diamonds made? Many eons past while molten rock was boiling within the inner layers of the earth, the compelling forces of strain and high temperature altered carbon into very rare and amazing diamonds, after building such a great pressure, the volcanic magnitude ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-clean-a-diamond.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamonds-understanding-color-saturation-and-intensity/ http://factoidz.com/diamonds-understanding-color-saturation-and-intensity/ Colors in gemstones range in a dazzling multitude of color; you have many delightful choices from the wonderful assortment of rainbow colors to wear in your jewelry! The gemstone mixture of various ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-understanding-color-saturation-and-intensity.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamonds-what-is-clarity-and-how-is-it-measured/ http://factoidz.com/diamonds-what-is-clarity-and-how-is-it-measured/ Clarity of a gemstone is the grading of a gem by the amount of inclusions found within the gemstone, inclusions are small fractures, hollowed areas, or small traces of minerals, and veils, these inclusions are in reality the delightful natural personality of Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-what-is-clarity-and-how-is-it-measured.jpg http://factoidz.com/when-buying-diamonds-can-we-trust-the-kimberly-process/ http://factoidz.com/when-buying-diamonds-can-we-trust-the-kimberly-process/ In order to stem the flow of conflict diamonds into the legitimate  diamond market, the diamond producing states in South Africa met in Kimberly in May of 2000; the Kimberly process was created to validate the state or country of origin all diamonds come from to prevent the funding of war and terro... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/when-buying-diamonds-can-we-trust-the-kimberly-process.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-put-your-diamond-in-the-best-light/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-put-your-diamond-in-the-best-light/ A master diamond cutter is the artisan that makes this rare little stone sparkle…He brings out the “fire” of: a diamond… A diamond has excellent refractory properties refractory are different than reflective in this way: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-put-your-diamond-in-the-best-light.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamonds-jewelry-and-settings/ http://factoidz.com/diamonds-jewelry-and-settings/ Diamond jewelry has been a prized possession since early times. In all that can be said about diamonds, many times their setting can be ignored. After all, a diamond isn’t a piece of jewelry until it is cut, polished and finally, set into a piece of precious metal -making a ri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-jewelry-and-settings.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-a-diamond/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-a-diamond/ Diamonds hate water. As seen in the picture attached to this factoid, water beads up like crazy on the surface of a diamond. As is the case with many high luster surfaces, take wax for example, it seems that the same properties than give a diamond, or an automobile’s paint job, its shine and luste... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-clean-a-diamond.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamonds-understanding-transparency-and-clarity/ http://factoidz.com/diamonds-understanding-transparency-and-clarity/ Transparency and clarity are different things when talking about diamonds. Transparency is just the measure of a substance like glass or ice or diamonds to be “seen through.” The very high transparency of diamonds, coupled with their extreme hardness and high density make th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-11.jpg http://factoidz.com/diamonds-understanding-fire-and-brilliance/ http://factoidz.com/diamonds-understanding-fire-and-brilliance/ The cut of a diamond gives it –fire: That is the term for the essence of its sparkle. The highly refractory properties of these precious little chunks of crystallized carbon are brought into play when a master diamond cutter begins to shape the rough diamond into a sparkling g... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diamonds-understanding-fire-and-brilliance.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-consider-a-blue-diamond/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-consider-a-blue-diamond/ I'm going to change it up a little bit. Instead of starting with the basics of understanding diamonds, I'm going to start with some of the nuances, and then work back to things like cut, color, clarity, and carat. The nuance I want to delve into with this factoid has to do with "blue diamonds"... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-consider-a-blue-diamond.jpg http://factoidz.com/up-to-you-guys/ http://factoidz.com/up-to-you-guys/ Listen up guys: A diamond purchase is a financial transaction. It is mathematical. It requires knowledge and skill; a good eye even. It is a science. Make your purchase skillfully. Find that one-of-a-kind diamond; perfect among the many that were considered. Apply to this once in a lifetime purchase... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-12.jpg http://factoidz.com/cashing-in-your-unwanted-gold/ http://factoidz.com/cashing-in-your-unwanted-gold/ Cashing in your unwanted gold to these online companies. Is it true - do they really give you your money's worth? Gold seems to be a big issue... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/cashing-in-your-unwanted-gold.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-your-diamond-jewelry-with-household-detergent/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-your-diamond-jewelry-with-household-detergent/ You've almost cleaned out your bank account to get that perfect piece of diamond jewelry. Now, how can you clean the jewelry without blowing the rest of your money? The answer is as near as your kitchen sink. Before you start, take a good look at the item. Prod the gem gently with tweezers or som... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST jewelry http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-clean-your-diamond-jewelry-with-household-detergent.jpg