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Handbag Tips for Buying Over the Internet
Buying a handbag over the internet can be a daunting task, especially when you see how many sites are selling handbags. As you search in your favorite search engine, you will see literally thousands of websites selling handbags. Here is some help! Submitted 06/12/07. |
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7 Tips for Choosing a Great Fitting Bathing Suit
It's that time of year again. The anticipation of enjoying those long lazy days of summer - either by a pool, or at the beach - causes your thoughts to drift towards that annual must have item - a bathing suit. Donna Monday has some tips. Submitted 03/18/07. |
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The Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire
By otaffy Rubies and sapphires are composed of almost pure aluminum and oxygen, and are members of the corundum family. The mineral is often called a ruby when it is red and a sapphire when it is blue. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Precious Minerals for Jewelry
By otaffy With the exception of the pearl, which is a shellfish, precious stones are minerals that possess traits that make them desirable for personal adornment. Precious stones originate from the most awesome powers of nature. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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How to Choose a Diamond for an Engagement Ring
By otaffy The average consumer may need to rely much upon his jewelry store clerk unless research is done before hand. The consumer must do a lot more to become a more intelligent customer of the diamond merchant. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamonds, Value, and Carbon Spot Imperfections
By otaffy Diamonds almost always have defects, and one of the main defects is carbon spots. Their influence upon diamond value has to be taken into account along with the influence of color. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamonds, Larger Size or Better Cut?
By otaffy The jewelry store must decide if it is going to try to sell the customer a well-cut stone - or a larger carat, poorly-cut stone - for the same price. This is a dilemma for dealers to consider. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamonds, for Investment or Pleasure?
By otaffy Most diamonds sold to the general public are known as slightly imperfect. Slightly imperfect diamonds are not easily spotted by the trained eye. The average person would probably never even notice the imperfections. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamonds and Surface Imperfections
By otaffy Besides carbon spots, other big defects that can happen in diamonds are cracks or open cleavages in the crystalline material. Sometimes if little breaks go across the grain, they can create big imperfections. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamond Grading for Jewelry
By otaffy The finest of white diamonds are classified as Rivers. They are either snowy white or bluish white in body color when they are facing up. These stones are brilliant when they are well made. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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