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Timeless jewelry
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Nov-15-2011
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Antique jewelry which is much in demand even today is a recreation of the glorious designs of the past. Some of this jewelry may even be original passed on from generation to generation.
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Man has since ancient times adorned himself with the beautiful objects of nature. Initially colorful feathers, pearls etc. were used for enhancing one's beauty. Later after the discovery of precious metals and stones and the technology of polishing these metals, these natural products came into vogue. Gold, silver, diamonds and later platinum along with precious stones like amethyst, topaz, emerald, sapphire etc. become much sought after. Both the East and the West excelled at producing their own unique styles of jewelry.
In the western world different eras had varying designs and methods of creating jewelry. Antique Jewelry Bracelets Diamond Gold Bracelets which is much in demand even today is a recreation of the glorious designs of the past. Some of this jewelry may even be original passed on from generation to generation. The Georgian and Victorian era jewelry was inspired by natural designs patterned intricately in gold. Lockets and brooches, diamonds and colored gemstones were daily wear of the elite. The romantic Art Nouveau movement which started in France and America featured natural designs and intricate floral etchings and curves. The Art Deco jewelry was inspired by the Greek, American Indian and Roman architecture and jewelry. Astrology and the mysterious pyramid designs all were incorporated in this jewelry type.
In recent times, bracelets and rings are among the most popular jewelry products. Antique jewelry pieces like bracelets in gold and diamond are very popular. Karat or carats are the measure by which the quality of gold can be determined. 24 karat gold is the purest. While buying jewelry like Gold Diamond Bracelets Designer Rings one should keep in mind not only the beauty or design of the jewelry but also the quality to get one's money's worth. Diamond gold bracelets, rings etc. should be bought after proper testing of the gold and the diamond's purity and quality. In case of diamonds four things should be tested-
• Cut: The cut of the diamond decides the brilliance and thus the value of the stone. All diamonds are bound to have imperfections but the diamonds with the minimum flaws are most expensive. A perfect cut of the stone allows maximum light to enter the diamond's facets and thus light is evenly reflected making the stone shine brightly.
• Color: The color of the diamond decides its value. While a brilliant white color denotes a perfect cut and thus great value, naturally colored diamonds like red and blue diamonds (Hope diamond) are very valuable.
• The heavier the diamond the more valuable it is.
• When after testing under a microscope the diamond reveals minimum flaws, its clarity is supposed to be good. Such a diamond is definitely a good buy.
Cameos are etched relief type jewelry patterns that are mostly in contrasting colors. Cameo canary diamond rings and bracelets too are very precious and beautiful. Canary diamonds are yellow colored diamonds which are very rare and valuable. Their yellow hue makes them stand out in jewelry like gold diamond rings and bracelets.
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Victor Maxwell expertise in offering marvelous collection of beautifully designed diamond bracelets such as Antique Jewelry Bracelets Diamond Gold Bracelets, Gold Diamond Bracelets Designer Rings and Cameos Canary Diamonds Rings Bracelets with competitive prices and no fake markups.
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Fashion
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Jewelry
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