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King Midas: ancient fibula and a touch of gold

Yes, King Midas of the "golden touch" lived and ruled in ancient Turkey. Seems he had quite a sendoff. It didn't involve much gold, but lots of wine and lots of amazing fibulae. Plenty of gold jewels on display as well at the Midas exhibit opening in Philadelphia. Here's a sneak preview!
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How to spot fake gems in old jewelry

Learn what to look for in terms of color and cut, but don't expect to tell a synthetic from a real stone - and forget trying to identify something based on a digital photo. "If something looks too good to be true," Christie Romero warns, "it probably is."
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How to photograph jewelry: DIY tips from successful designers #3

When you have to produce new jewelry images every week, as many sucessful Etsy shop owners do, it helps to have nature working for you. Sheila Arguello Slick's backdrop is the tropical paradise in her own backyard.
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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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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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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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Learning the art of jewelry making: a tribute to Alan Revere

Passing on tricks of the trade for both design and craftsmanship is a crucial part of maintaining high standards for...
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How to photograph jewelry on yourself with a partner

A good model shot can mean a sale. A really good one can lead to multiple sales. Just ask Alysia Sánchez Melnikov whose Etsy shop took off after she started posting photos of herself modeling her jewelry - with some help from her husband and business partner.
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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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How to wear jewelry like a rock star, part II

You may be surprised who pulls out the skull rings and cross pendants on weekends. Seems everybody wants to be a rock star. Just ask Gerard Marti, owner of Célèbrités galleries in Maui. His customers include Steven Tyler, Tommy Lee and Paris Hilton, as well as the co-founder of MySpace.
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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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How to use a jewelry loupe

When you examine a piece of jewelry through a loupe, are you seeing everything there is to see? A seasoned expert offers tips for mastering this tricky but incredibly useful little gadget.
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How to shoot jewelry on a model: yourself

As jewelry models go, no one is more available than you. Ask anyone who posts jewelry regularly on Instagram. Most...
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Is there such a thing as responsible jewelry?

How do you know the jewelry you're buying was made without harming people or planet? Ask the right questions.
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What you need to know about jewelry hallmarks

Buying antique or vintage jewelry means first figuring out what it is, where and when it was made, and by...
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