Okay, here we go on Tiffany. Who doesn't love the stuff?? The question is, who knows the real from the replica? Here are some pointers to help you figure it out. NEW INFO: NEW UPDATED GUIDE AS OF 10/24/07...
There are several factors typically used to grade the stone, with color and patterning being the primary ones: Color – the deeper, "volcanic" blues are considered to be "best". Patterning – the richer,...
Like all jewelry, your wire wrapped jewelry needs to be properly cared for and cleaned. Properly cleaning caring for your jewelry can make a world of difference in maintaining its beauty and keeping it...
Hello vintage Jewelry lovers; As far as I know Alpaca is not a STERLING SILVER, Alpaca is a (Nickel, Copper, and /or Zinc alloy) that looks pretty much like Sterling .925 but it has lesser value than the...
Purity: The purest form of Gold considered 24 karats is equal to roughly 99.9 percent purity. Sometimes when looking at the stamp inside of gold rings, bracelets or other gold jewellery the numerical...
Metal Clay - A World of New Design Options Metal clay is an extraordinary material that opens a world of new design options, allowing for jewelers, designers and even amateurs to create nearly any design they...
We have been selling a lot of different types of pearl jewelries, and many people have asked us “Are Freshwater Pearls worth buying? ” Most of the times I answered "yes", and here is why: Freshwater pearls...
Suprising or not, there are poachers on ebay. Some targeting new ebayers by subtitling "Virgin Ebayer's Welcome". True story... I fell for an auction for $1.00 and shipping at .01 cents and paid immediately....
Indian or Native American Jewelry on eBay After decades in obscurity, Native American jewelry, especially from the American Southwest, is in style again, and thousands are marketing it and shopping for it on...
Don't Buy Coral ! Coral isn't a gemstone -- it isn't even a stone. Coral are tiny marine animals that live together in colonies. Coral reefs are some of the most productive and diverse ecosystems on Earth,...