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		<title>Finding The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So if you are going to give jewelry as a gift to your loved one, then you may look into purchasing a handmade silver jewelry as one of your gift options. But before you purchase handcrafted jewelry, you have to consider to whom will you be giving these jewelries for. Since these are handcrafted jewelry, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So if you are going to give jewelry as a gift to your loved one, then you may look into purchasing a handmade silver jewelry as one of your gift options.</p>
<p>But before you purchase handcrafted jewelry, you have to consider to whom will you be giving these jewelries for. Since these are handcrafted jewelry, they may have come from one&#8217;s own personal view and personal choice of craft. You may base your choice of jewelry depending on the occasion or what you think the person would like to get for that specific occasion. Whether it&#8217;s a wedding anniversary gift, a birthday gift, or a valentine gift, you should give careful consideration to the occasion before purchasing the perfect gift.</p>
<p>There are various collections of handmade silver jewelry for you, from necklaces, pedants, rings, bracelets, earrings, watches, and even Tiffany inspired jewelry. If you will be giving a necklace to your wife, you may look into the most common types of handcrafted necklaces that your wife may love to have, like bow necklaces, Buddha necklaces, or charm necklaces.</p>
<p>Now, if you opt to choose silver jewelry that has been handcrafted elsewhere, you may opt to purchase ethnic jewelries which came from the Middle East. But you don&#8217;t actually have to go there to buy these jewelries. There are jewelry stores which offers imported ethnic jewelries which may as well cost more than ordinary handcrafted jewelry collections.</p>
<p>You may also opt to create your own handmade silver jewelry which can be a perfect hobby. However you will need guidance from a professional silversmith to help you create your own jewelry . You will have to follow certain instructions to help you out in handcrafting your own jewelry.</p>
<p>There are many ways to acquire the best silver jewelry that can be handcrafted by you or anybody else who would like to give a personal touch to their special gift. It is easier to get hold of these jewelries, for there are a lot of options where to get them from &#8212; even online. Try shopping online and search for the perfect piece of jewelry for that perfect gift.</p>
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		<title>A Guide To Costume Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A large variety of materials are traditionally used to make beads such as jet, wood, amber, gemstones, pottery, ceramic, metals, horn, coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and pearls. Some modern materials such as plastics, nylon and even polycarbonate variants are also used to make beads. Costume jewelry can be antique, period, or contemporary and there are many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A large variety of materials are traditionally used to make beads such as jet, wood, amber, gemstones, pottery, ceramic, metals, horn, coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and pearls. Some modern materials such as plastics, nylon and even polycarbonate variants are also used to make beads. Costume jewelry can be antique, period, or contemporary and there are many collectors of every style of costume jewelry. Venetian glass pieces of costume jewelry are particularly collectable as well as being extremely popular for people to wear.  Cleaning costume jewelry is extremely simple but needs to be done on a regular basis to prevent tarnishing. Simply use a mild detergent mixed in water to keep your costume jewelry in good condition. It is important not to soak the jewelry and to make sure that you dry it thoroughly before storing it. You can buy anti-tarnish paper for wrapping your costume jewelry in before you put it away for long periods of time but regular cleaning is the best defense against tarnishing. The tarnishing of costume jewelry is typically caused by the metal reacting with the atmosphere and oxidizing. Unfortunately, there are a large number of people who are unable to wear costume jewelry next to their skin. This is because of their sensitivity to the metals used. It is important to make sure that anyone that you are buying the jewelry for is not allergic to nickel or copper, especially with pierced earrings. Costume jewelry may look beautiful and, especially in the case of contemporary pieces, be reasonably priced but it is not suitable for everyone to wear. For many people a piece of costume jewelry may be the first jewelry that they have worn and it is important to look out for signs of a reaction, especially after extended periods of wear. Often people will not show a reaction if they wear the jewelry for a short amount of time and this can be an ideal way to avoid any possible discomfort. You can also buy a special coating that you apply to the back of the costume jewelry to protect the skin from having direct contact with the metal.</p>
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		<title>Mothers Ring Jeweler &amp; Gemcutter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tina Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moriarty&#8217;s Gem Art (MothersFamilyRings.com) has custom jewelry designed by in house artists, Chris and Steve Moriarty. The jewelry artists design jewelry in platinum, 18 karat and 14 karat gold using fine diamonds and rare collector gems. These rare gemstones include tanzanite, ruby, topaz, sapphire, garnet, emerald, aquamarine, tourmaline, amethyst, sphene, sphalerite, alexandrite, zircon, and citrine, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moriarty&#8217;s Gem Art (MothersFamilyRings.com) has custom jewelry designed by in house artists, Chris and Steve Moriarty. The jewelry artists design jewelry in platinum, 18 karat and 14 karat gold using fine <a href="http://www.mothersfamilyrings.com"><strong>diamonds</strong></a> and rare collector gems. These rare <a href="http://www.mothersfamilyrings.com"><strong>gemstones</strong></a> include tanzanite, ruby, topaz, sapphire, garnet, emerald, aquamarine, tourmaline, amethyst, sphene, sphalerite, alexandrite, zircon, and citrine, all cut by master gem cutters Larry and Steve Moriarty. Because of this, Moriarty&#8217;s Gem Art only supplies the highest quality birthstones available. This may result is slightly higher prices, but you will see the difference. All of the stones are natural birthstones, not synthetic or simulated stones. The only exception is an option to purchase Chatham Created Alexandrite in addition to natural Alexandrite.</p>
<p>Moriarty&#8217;s Gem Art is committed to providing a ridiculously high level of service to all of the customers &#8211; resellers, partners and consumers alike.With 30 years in the business, world travel to Tanzania, Kenya, Brazil, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, and Madagascar, Moriarty&#8217;s Gem Art has been recognized in the trade as one of the finest gem cutters and jewelry designers in the United States.</p>
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		<title>Vintage Costume Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Always Treasured is proud to offer vintage estate costume jewelry from famous designer costume jewelry names including items such as Weiss brooches, Eisenberg brooches, Lisner pins, Trifari pins, Monet costume jewelry, glass costume jewelry, silver costume jewelry and much more. For porcelain collectors, Always Treasured offers a vast selection including famous names and styles. Browse [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Always Treasured is proud to offer vintage estate <a href="http://www.alwaystreasured.com/"><strong>costume jewelry</strong></a> from famous designer costume jewelry names including items such as Weiss brooches, Eisenberg  brooches, Lisner pins, Trifari pins, Monet costume jewelry, glass costume jewelry, silver costume jewelry and much more.</p>
<p>For porcelain collectors, Always Treasured offers a vast selection including famous names and styles. Browse the porcelain gallery for beautiful Nippon porcelain, Noritake  porcelain, blue and white plates and dishes, gorgeous Haviland Limoges items, Royal Albert, Royal Vienna and much more.</p>
<p>Always Treasured also has a gallery full of vintage jewelry boxes and trinket boxes. These are perfect for the collector or make great gifts for any special occasion.</p>
<p>The vintage glass and glassware section is also popular and features a range of collectible glass items as well as more functional pieces. Always Treasured has just  restocked this area with some beautiful vintage Fenton glass items.</p>
<p>Always Treasured just added a brand new gallery loaded with men&#8217;s vintage jewelry including vintage tie tacs, vintage tie bars and some superb vintage cufflinks. Always  Treasured is loading this section up with items from our inventory every week.</p>
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		<title>Custom jewelry and accessories- the latest trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:36:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claudia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Custom jewelry and accessories- the latest trends If there is one thing for certain other than death and taxes if that fashion trends will change with every season. If you are an individual who is fashion forward or someone who just likes to keep up with the latest trends and here are some of the [...]]]></description>
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<p>If there is one thing for certain other than death and taxes if that fashion trends will change with every season. If you are an individual who is fashion forward or someone who just likes to keep up with the latest trends and here are some of the fall fashion trends that are going to be coming out for costume jewelry and accessories. Color is one of the most important aspects to fashion this coming fall that trend will be rich and bold.</p>
<p>Main colors will be teal amber and amethyst along with olivine and green to form neutral backgrounds. Other colors, which may carry over into the spring fashions, are Topaz and Peacock and as with most fall fashions gold overtakes silver when it comes to metal choices. Another thing that is going to appear in fall fashions when it comes to design is that designs will be bold and noticeable. Almost as if the jewelry itself is the center of the fashion rather than the clothing. One of the design concepts that are currently dominating fashion jewelry is the look of high fashion and the contribution of natural components to necklaces and earrings and bracelets. These natural components can consist of anything from wood and shall especially in this current fall line. In addition, of course, gemstones shell stones and other natural rock components are still popular. In regards to size is currently necklaces or neck where are at the 48 to 60 inch lengths that are either worn for fall as extended or doubled. Leaving into the holiday season, jet, the estate look or more antique designs are finding their place within fall bridal fashion.</p>
<p>Traditional classic looks also have their place in the fall design amid the bold and rich colors that are making current fashion trends. In regards to pendants, earrings, charm bracelets, and other themed jewelry in its appeal goes deeper than current fashion trends by showing the need personality of the user.</p>
<p>The fall accessory trends involve the use of sequins and buttons, especially on items such as hand and evening bags. The size of these bags for the fall season in are larger than standard, providing plenty of storage room, along with current trends. When it comes to those eveningwear accessory bags larger sequins and larger buttons are very much part of the fall fashions. However, the more traditional looks are still very much a part of this current fashion season when it comes to eyewear accessories such as sunglasses. The aviator style of bold and large are part of the fall fashion along with more retro looks and matching lens and frames seem to be taking the day. In regards to headwear the use of a simplistic design with pre-made changeable bands to add versatility seems to be fairly popular for this fall.</p>
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