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Diamond Damage and Repair
By otaffy Repairing and recutting a diamond does not happen often, but diamonds that have been damaged, or those that were not well made when originally cut have to undergo this process Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamond Cutting and the Effect on Value
By otaffy Rough diamonds come in several basic shapes. The most common shape is in the form known as an 'octahedron'. The octahedron resembles two Egyptian pyramids placed base to base; that is the usual crystal form of a diamond. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamond Colors and How to Determine Them
By otaffy Most transparent minerals have, when pure, no color. Diamonds, being transparent, are no exception to this rule. Color is due to the presence of relatively small amounts of foreign substances, usually metallic oxides. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Diamond Color Judging for Jewelry
By otaffy In judging the color of diamonds, it is necessary to obscure the prismatic play of colors in order to see the true color. You can do this by giving the stone a puff of breath and then studying the color while dim. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Desirable Qualities In Diamonds
By otaffy Precious stones in general are rare - and a perfect one is rarely ever found. Gems for the most part are a safe stock. The public is beginning to realize and wants to understand the finer qualities of precious stones. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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Cutting and Polishing Diamonds
By otaffy Precious stones are cut and polished to develop the beauties which are latent in them. The diamond in its natural found state is not spectacular. The diamond in a natural state is merely a luminous gray pebble. Submitted 03/06/07, edited 07/21/07. |
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The Quest for the Perfect Handbag
By Christabelb No matter how many handbags we own, there is always the quest to find that perfect handbag. It is a quest that rarely gets fulfilled. There are frustrations that we can sometimes have with our precious everyday buddies that quite frankly tick us off. Submitted 02/16/07, edited 02/17/07. |
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Dress for Success with a Silk Tie
By hakashities Few clothing accessories denote style and luxury as silk ties can. Silk ties add a special sheen to a man's suit - offering both visual interest and personal expression. Submitted 01/07/07, edited 01/08/07. |
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How to Make Your Jewelry Work for You
By Kathleen_LuvitJewel It is my job to advertise jewelry. When you buy my jewelry it is then the jewelry's task to advertise you. This is a guide for those of us who love to buy jewelry. We are very fortunate these days to be able to buy gorgeous jewelry of good quality that does not break the budget and is not so expensive that we are afraid of wearing and enjoying it. So let's make this jewelry work for you. Submitted 12/27/06, edited 07/21/07. |
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How to Find Pants That Fit and Flatter
Finding the perfect pair of pants that not only fits well, but also flatters your body, can be fashion's equivalent of the Holy Grail. With so many cuts, styles, lengths, fabrics, and fits out there, it's no wonder that most women find themselves overwhelmed when they go shopping for pants. Erica Salyi has some helpful advice. Submitted 12/24/06. |
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