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		<title>Tips to The Perfect Wedding Jewelry</title>
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				<category><![CDATA[Wedding Jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the auspicious day of your wedding, everything should be perfect, from your outfits to the jewellery itself. Plan ahead to make sure everything works together to enhance your appearance on your special day. Remember, you&#8217;ll be looking at the wedding photographs for years to come and you want to be happy with what you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the auspicious day of your wedding, everything should be perfect, from your outfits to the jewellery itself. Plan ahead to make sure everything works together to enhance your appearance on your special day. Remember, you&#8217;ll be looking at the wedding photographs for years to come and you want to be happy with what you see.</p>
<p>Here are a few things you must consider when choosing your <a href="http://angelicjewelry.com">wedding jewelry</a>:</p>
<p>Color of gown &#8211; You might not realize how many shades of white there are until you search for a wedding gown. If your dress is pure white, then white pearls or silver jewelry are a good option. If your dress is Ivory, then gold or ivory pearls will look better.</p>
<p>Diamonds are always a classic choice for weddings and will complement any color or style of gown. But because diamonds are such an elegant choice, they can be understated and still make an impact. You don&#8217;t want to overdo with diamonds.</p>
<p>Pearls have always been popular for weddings. There are pink pearls as well as other unusual colors. There are also tear drop shaped pearls. Be sure you spend some time shopping and evaluate all your options.</p>
<p>Type of wedding &#8211; Are you having a formal wedding? A semi-formal? A casual beach wedding? This makes a huge difference in the choice of gown and jewelry you&#8217;ll wear. You don&#8217;t want a casual dress with a huge diamond necklace. But there are many styles of jewelry that will create a more casual look.</p>
<p>Even if you decide to have a unique Medieval or Victorian wedding you can still find the appropriate vintage style jewelry to compliment your style.</p>
<p>Style of gown &#8211; A more traditional style of gown calls for more traditional jewelry. Pearls can be the perfect accessory to a classic gown. A more elegant gown might need diamonds.</p>
<p>Your hairstyle &#8211; If you&#8217;re wearing your hair pulled up, it makes your choice of earrings even more important. Sparkling diamond earrings will frame your face as will any elegant drop earrings.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve ever dreamed of wearing a tiara, then your wedding day is the time to make that happen. There are a variety of tiaras from simple to elaborate, but make sure it complements both your hairstyle and your gown. When wearing a tiara it&#8217;s good to tone down the earrings. An elaborate tiara with long dangling earrings can be too much of a good thing.</p>
<p>Choosing a veil means you&#8217;ll probably want to stick with simple stud earrings. You don&#8217;t want to risk your earrings and veil tangling.</p>
<p>Neckline of gown &#8211; Strapless gowns are popular now. Choose a necklace that shows the beauty of your shoulders and neck without being distracting. Chokers also work for this type of neckline.</p>
<p>If you choose a high neckline you&#8217;ll want to concentrate on your earrings instead of a necklace.</p>
<p>When your dress has beaded straps a simple necklace might look better.</p>
<p>Bracelets can be added to almost any type of gown as long as they match the style and coloring of the dress. But if you&#8217;re wearing a dress with capped sleeves the bracelets are even more important. Tennis bracelets are still a popular choice for weddings.</p>
<p>Budget &#8211; For some people, money isn&#8217;t a consideration. But most people have to work within a set budget. Be sure to include a large enough amount for you wedding jewellery that you&#8217;ll be happy with your options. </p>
<p>Your own style and personality &#8211; No matter how beautiful a piece of jewelry is, it must also reflect you and your personal style. Don&#8217;t be pushed into wearing something you don&#8217;t feel comfortable in or feel good about wearing. This is your day. You make all the choices.</p>
<p><a href="http://angelicjewelry.com">Everything Angelic</a>.. their style is simple! Their style is classic, elegant and timeless. Their designs consist of Swarovski crystals and pearls.. simply put. They also have a huge array of vintage inspired jewelry. Each piece is delicately handmade and can be cusomized to your specifications. If you can dream it, we can make it! In fact, some of their best pieces are perfected by brides. </p>
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		<title>The Unique of Jewish Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many beautiful and unique pieces of Jewish Jewelry on the market nowadays, from personalized necklaces bearing one&#8217;s name, Hamsa necklaces to provide protection from the evil eye, rings inscribed with Biblical and/or modern Hebrew phrases and symbolic Israeli Army items, to name but a few. If a Jew wants to show how proud [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many beautiful and unique pieces of Jewish Jewelry on the market nowadays, from personalized necklaces bearing one&#8217;s name, Hamsa necklaces to provide protection from the evil eye, rings inscribed with Biblical and/or modern Hebrew phrases and symbolic Israeli Army items, to name but a few. If a Jew wants to show how proud they are, they wear <a href="http://www.zoara.com/jewelry/jewish">Jewish jewelry</a>. It is as simple as that.</p>
<p>Well, the world of Jewish fashion and Jewish jewelry is the point at which current fashions meet ancient languages, namely Hebrew.</p>
<p>For jewelry to become Jewish Jewelry, it must incorporate motifs that are Jewish. For instance, the Menorah, (known as the official symbol of the modern State of Israel), the Mezuzah (Mezuzah case nailed to the doorway of Jewish homes), Star of David jewelry or Hamsa Hand charm (a popular Middle Eastern, spiritual symbol). All of the above make popular Judaica gifts and pendants often employed in Jewish Jewelry.</p>
<p>Jewish jewelry puts an emphasis on Hebrew as the holy and sacred lingua franca of the people of Israel. Oftentimes these unique jewelry items are inscribed with Hebrew letters, words and sentences which are taken from the Bible, traditional blessings and prayers and other holy sources.</p>
<p>Hebrew jewelry has become a hotbed of interest for artists drawn to the intriguing world of the Hebrew language. And I might add, especially with the recent, Universal popularity of Kabbalah Mysticism, not just Israeli artists are getting involved with the world of Jewish gifts and jewelry.</p>
<p>Popular inscriptions found on Jewish jewelry items include quotations from traditional prayers and blessings. Some examples are the Traveler&#8217;s Prayer for safety, Priestly Blessing for peace, Shema Yisrael that calls to believe in the Lord, I Am My Beloved blessing for eternal love from the Song of Songs, and Ana Bekoach Kabbalah prayer for divine guidance and protection.</p>
<p>Practical Kabbalah is the type of Jewish Mysticism that encourages the wearing of Kabbalah bracelets, Jewish necklaces and other pieces of Jewelry that feature Hebrew letters, words and sequences. Kabbalah, in recent years, has become very popular, especially among those who were brought up outside of the Jewish faith. Madonna, Demi Moore, Brittney Spears, Naomi Campbell and Ashton Kutcher are among the celebrities who have brought the ancient version of Jewish Mysticism out into the limelight.</p>
<p>The different letters are initials of prayers and blessing, as well as many kinds of Kabbalist codes, like the 72 names of God. Practical Kabbalah puts to use these kinds of Kabbalistic codes to mediate between the material and the spiritual worlds. These spiritual keys release positive energies, bringing he or she who wears the Kabbalah and Jewish jewelry, closer to finding happiness, prosperity and holiness.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zoara.com/jewelry/jewish">Zoara</a> is the culmination of over 50 years of combined professional expertise in the diamond and jewelry industries. For decades the company&#8217;s founders and management have been offering high-end jewelry and diamonds to the public in retail stores throughout the United States. Now, after years of collective requests from their customers, they are delighted to offer the much anticipated internet platform for their retail stores, in the form of Zoara. Founded in 2008, their U.S. based website is the first extension of their combined Diamond Jewelry, Gemstone Jewelry and retail experience to reach the public market in the form of a sophisticated online retail marketplace.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for September 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for September 2011 talks of Jewelry Directory. All 4 Jewelry contains full listings of all jewelry directory includes body jewelry, fine art, beads, gemstones, designers, international jeweler, bracelets, wholesale, precious metals, engagement rings and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for September 2011 talks of <a href="http://www.all4jewelry.com/">Jewelry Directory</a>. All 4 Jewelry contains full listings of all jewelry directory includes body jewelry, fine art, beads, gemstones, designers, international jeweler, bracelets, wholesale, precious metals, engagement rings and more.</p>
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		<title>What is the difference between a chronograph and a chronometer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A chronograph is a watch with hands that display hours, minutes and seconds, together with a mechanism for measuring elapsed time by means of a central chronograph hand, which records seconds, and 30-minute and 12-hour totalisers. A chronometer is a watch that has obtained an official rate certificate from the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A chronograph is a watch with hands that display hours, minutes and seconds, together with a mechanism for measuring elapsed time by means of a central chronograph hand, which records seconds, and 30-minute and 12-hour totalisers. A chronometer is a watch that has obtained an official rate certificate from the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute) after having passed precision tests in different positions and at different temperatures, as well as water-resistance tests. These tests are conducted over a 15-day period.</p>
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		<title>One of The Very First Portable Clocks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Timepieces have a long history. It is believed that King Henry VIII had one of the very first portable clocks (a watch), which he wore on a large gold chain around his neck. However, his watch only had an hour hand, and timepieces have come a very long way since his time. In the modern [...]]]></description>
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Timepieces have a long history. It is believed that King Henry VIII had one of the very first portable clocks (a watch), which he wore on a large gold chain around his neck. However, his watch only had an hour hand, and timepieces have come a very long way since his time. In the modern world, watches are typically worn on the wrist and they come in countless styles and shapes. Wrist watches were originally designed and sold in the late 19th century as a woman&#8217;s accessory. But when the first airplanes were being flown in the early 20th century, this timepiece became a very useful item for aviators &#8211; thus launching the wrist watch into popular culture. Now in the 21st century, all over the world, people of all nations wear watches.</p>
<p>This popular and practical invention makes an ideal promotional product. Farfromboring.com can help you find the perfect promotional watches for your business or organization. A watch with your company&#8217;s name or logo is a great way to get your business into the minds of potential clients or customers. A useful and attractive item is always your best bet for a successful marketing gimmick. Men&#8217;s watches and women&#8217;s watches are readily available through our site. And with the holidays coming up, it&#8217;s time to start thinking about corporate gifts. Wrist watches are always in demand. Let Farfromboring.com provide you with some excellent promotional watches from our holiday gift store. </p>
<p>      .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.farfromboring.com/promotional-blog/2007/09/its-time-for-promotional-watch.html">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Buy Original Watches</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have been waiting for a long time to sport a genuine luxury watch or have been tired of flashing one of the fakes available on the market, just throw them out of your closet because buying a genuine watch is always a good investment and it’s time to grab a genuine watch instead [...]]]></description>
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If you have been waiting for a long time to sport a genuine luxury watch or have been tired of flashing one of the fakes available on the market, just throw them out of your closet because buying a genuine watch is always a good investment and it’s time to grab a genuine watch instead of replica which has no value.</p>
<p>You genuinely feel like purchasing a luxury watch, just go ahead. You would find the market flooded with some of the most amazing and luxurious brands such as Audemar pignut, Gucci, Bvlgari and much more.</p>
<p>Some of the most coveted watches include the Royal Oak by Audemars, Kelly or a birkin by Hermes. A Kelly watch is simply amazing. One of the best times to purchase a luxury watch is during sale. You can grab some of the most interesting timepieces at 5 percent lower prices. Also look for many other ways to save money on watches such as via purchasing them during sale. Try enquiring about stock clearance and exhibitions where you can expect to purchase this stuff at lower prices.</p>
<p>For men, there is a full range of luxury watches by Omega, TAG Heuer and Movado. Women would simply love to sport a Chanel, Cartier or Breitling. These brands promise the best to watch lovers from all across the globe.</p>
<p>     Reference resource: <a href="http://www.stevearun.com/watch-reviews/">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Buy and Discount Wholesale Silver Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silver jewelry that never go out of fashion and is preferred by most people looking to buy jewelry. For this reason, it is widely sold by both wholesalers and retailers. There are many people who buy silver jewelry wholesale and sell through its own outlets. Silver jewelry parties virtually any type of apparel and besides [...]]]></description>
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Silver jewelry that never go out of fashion and is preferred by most people looking to buy jewelry. For this reason, it is widely sold by both wholesalers and retailers. There are many people who buy silver jewelry wholesale and sell through its own outlets. Silver jewelry parties virtually any type of apparel and besides that, it costs much less than gold and other precious metals.</p>
<p>At a cost that is much lower than a vendor, wholesale jewelry is available in thousands of designs. It is better to go in sterling silver, as it is the best quality. The cost of sterling silver jewelry item will depend on how heavy is the jewelry item. It is also important to remember that the craft can be a much higher price than those produced in bulk. Another thing about silver jewelry is on the design. Observe the type of stones used and the settings, which should be well prepared. It is possible to provide the wholesale supplier of silver jewelry with a pattern or a design based on who can manufacture or produce the greatest number. Even if semi-precious or precious stones are used because most of the offer, the costs will be economic.</p>
<p>     .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.customjewelrybydesign.com/how-to-buy-and-discount-wholesale-silver-jewelry.html">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Top ETFs to Capture Gold’s Allure</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gold has been a reliable store of value for centuries and today it’s no different. Investors looking to help keep their wealth intact during troubled times should consider a 21st century option in investing in gold: exchange traded funds (ETFs). When the economy looks shaky, jittery investors typically fall back on to gold to preserve [...]]]></description>
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Gold has been a reliable store of value for centuries and today it’s no different. Investors looking to help keep their wealth intact during troubled times should consider a 21st century option in investing in gold: exchange traded funds (ETFs).</p>
<p>When the economy looks shaky, jittery investors typically fall back on to gold to preserve their wealth, remarks Matt Krantz for USA Today.</p>
<p>Gold is seen to be perfect for any number of occasions. For instance, gold bugs say the precious metal is a good way to invest when the government’s deficit results in runaway inflation and pessimism shakes the foundation of the dollar’s strength. It is suggested that an investor may allocate 5% of his or her portfolio in gold if one is worried about possible depreciation in the dollar.</p>
<p>However, gold has been lagging behind almost every other asset class over the extended periods of time. Gold is also very risky, but its reputation as a volatile asset may be overstated. It’s less volatile than stocks.</p>
<p>     .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.etftrends.com/2010/03/top-etfs-capture-golds-allure/">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Antique Diamonds &amp; Diamond Cuts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cuts and settings for gems and diamonds have changed as much in the history of antique jewelry as the political and social landscape of the centuries has. Well into the early 19th century all antique diamonds were hand cut and polished. Technology and the machines capable of near perfection were not yet available. Thus, antique [...]]]></description>
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Cuts and settings for gems and diamonds have changed as much in the history of antique jewelry as the political and social landscape of the centuries has. Well into the early 19th century all antique diamonds were hand cut and polished. Technology and the machines capable of near perfection were not yet available. Thus, antique diamonds are known for the fact that each one is slightly different in shape and, often, facet size and shape. Only in recent generations have we sought out diamonds with perfect facet structures and shapes possible only by means of our modern equipment and technology. Yet, antique diamonds often possess brilliance, life and character with which no modern diamond can compare.</p>
<p>Antique diamond cuts, like the vagaries of fashion, have gone through periods of great change. Different centuries and eras favored different cuts of diamonds and of gems. Also, as tools and knowledge evolved, so too did the cuts of diamonds. Diamonds and gems are polished or faceted to bring out the natural color and refraction within each stone. Minimizing flaws or reducing the less than ideal qualities of a stone is also an important factor in shaping a gem. Prior to colored gemstones being faceted, most were cut en cabochon (a rounded convex top and flat bottom). We see cabochons in antiquity well through the Renaissance and many gemstones today are still cut in this fashion.</p>
<p>     .Reference resource: <a href="http://www.georgianjewelry.com/reference/antique_diamonds">Click Here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Finding the Right Antique Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 04:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before you go shopping for antique jewelry, think about the kinds of jewelry that you especially like. For example, do you like jewelry from the Victorian era, or would you prefer antique jewelry from the 1920&#8242;s? If you know the kind of antique jewelry that you want, you can narrow down the number and types [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before you go shopping for antique jewelry, think about the kinds of jewelry that you especially like. For example, do you like jewelry from the Victorian era, or would you prefer antique jewelry from the 1920&#8242;s?</p>
<p>If you know the kind of antique jewelry that you want, you can narrow down the number and types of antique stores that you might need to go to. This is because there are some antique stores that may only sell a certain kind of antique jewelry, which might not be from the era you are seeking.</p>
<p>While you know that you like the idea of purchasing antique jewelry, you might not be sure of what your preference is in terms of the style of the jewelry that you are shopping for. If you like jewelry that features things like ornate roses, you would do well to hunt for pieces from the Victorian era. You should seek jewelry from the 1920&#8242;s if you like jewelry that is colorful and contains geometric designs.</p>
<p>Once you have pinpointed the jewelry style and the era that you prefer, think about what types of events you will be wearing this new jewelry to. For more formal events that have a classic feel to them, wear the beautiful and ornate Victorian jewelry. If you generally spend your time at modern and casual events, purchase jewelry from the 1920s that will add a unique style to some of your trendier outfits.</p>
<p>The price of antique jewelry will vary in accordance with the kind of jewelry it is (gold or silver, large or small pieces), the method with which it is being sold (such as through an estate sale), and the condition it is in. It is logical to expect to pay more for pieces that are in mint condition than for those that will require some effort at restoration, although rarity of the piece and the other factors will weigh into price as well.</p>
<p>If you see a piece of jewelry that you really like but you are concerned about the condition of the piece, keep in mind that you can always take it to a jeweler to have it fixed. Make sure that you factor in the cost of the necessary repairs to the overall price of the piece that you are considering. If you are interested in beginning your own collection of classic pieces, with a little research and footwork you are sure to find good antique jewelry. </p>
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