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8 secrets for buying a woman jewelry

With the holidays fast approaching, men everywhere are facing that age-old problem: what to get the jewelry-loving women in their lives. Here, some tips from experts - and a few guys who've figured it out.
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Best books for jewelry lovers: Celebrating Jewellery

Holidays are approaching, as is Black Friday. No reason to brave the madding crowds when you can make a jewelry...
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Celebrating 8 years of The Jewelry Loupe with OK! magazine

OK! magazine is hitting newsstands in Bulgaria with a feature on jewelry blogs & bloggers, including me and mine. To mark the 8th anniversary of The Jewelry Loupe, here is a sneak peek and translation. Cheers!
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How I photograph jewelry on myself

For the last post in this model photography series, I’m turning my unforgiving lens on my own middle-aged self (gulp)....
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How to buy a jewelry loupe

Looking for the perfect loupe? Gem and jewelry expert Antoinette Matlins explains what to look for.
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8 secrets for shopping jewelry on 47th Street

After three decades on 47th Street, working her way from vendor of a 47th Street booth to head of her...
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Beware: That ruby may be a glass composite

If you're in the market for rubies, read this. There's an interloper among those red beauties - and it's been spotted at mainstream retailers, priced well above its true value.
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Customizing the jewelry safe of your dreams

If you have a valuable jewelry collection, consider upgrading to a safe that's guaranteed theft-proof, perfectly organized, and a joy to behold.
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How to build a great antique jewelry collection

Should you build a collection by theme or period? Is it better to buy through auctions or dealers? Where can you go to try on one-of-a-kind masterpieces - like jewelry by Lalique - without spending a dime?
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How to buy ancient jewelry for $3,000 or less

Fine antiquities in good condition are rare and that keeps prices high in this category overall. Ancient jewelry, however, is a notable exception. You can buy rings and earrings from Ancient Rome and Greece for the price of a David Yurman bracelet.
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Ancient gold jewelry: timeless beauty, technical mastery

Nothing is more captivating than the glow of ancient gold under museum lights, except maybe for ancient gold in an...
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Bold and beautiful: how to wear Retro jewelry

Retro was a bold style of jewelry that took off during WWII, when women became spies and factory workers and tough, sassy broads took over the big screen. Here's what to look for and how to wear it today.
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Do no harm: Eric Braunwart on Fair Trade Gems

Ethically sourced, fair-mined, eco-friendly, sustainable – these are buzz words in jewelry now. So many jewelers are claiming that as...
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How to build your own website to sell your jewelry

It’s easier than ever to put up an ecommerce site these days, with all the self-hosting options, free templates and...
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How to buy estate jewelry

Jewelry historian and Antiques Road Show regular Christie Romero shares her tips for buying estate jewelry - and avoiding rip-offs.
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