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		<title>Site of the Month for August 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for August 2011 discusses Jewelry Information. The best jewelry directory and resources of jewelry, local jewelry stores, wedding jewelry, diamond, silver, pearls, engagement rings, wedding rings, platinum, sterling silver, gold, gemstones, diamond jewelry, engagement rings, diamond stud earrings, bracelets and much more.]]></description>
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		<title>Silver Tarnishes And Turns Black</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Silver Jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silver is loved and worn by almost all kind of people. It is inexpensive and too soft to wear as jewelry. Though there are a lot of reasons for preferring a silver jewelry, on the other hand there is also a major drawback with it. Yes, silver tarnishes and turns black. It leaves dark black, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Silver is loved and worn by almost all kind of people. It is inexpensive and too soft to wear as jewelry. Though there are a lot of reasons for preferring a silver jewelry, on the other hand there is also a major drawback with it. Yes, silver tarnishes and turns black. It leaves dark black, blue, purple stains on your fingers, wrists and neck. It can even leave stains on your dresses and everywhere it touches.</p>
<p>When a sterling silver chain jewelry is exposed to the air and atmosphere, a chemical reaction takes place creating silver sulfate that happens to be the root cause for leaving the black mark on your finger or neck. It is the nature of silver to react to chemical and there isn&#8217;t really much to do about silver tarnishing. However, by plating it with a thin layer of metal protection, tarnishing can be prevented to some extent.  Chlorinated water is everywhere and this is the reason for the misconception that water makes silver jewelry to tarnish. Polish would coat the piece and add a certain amount of limited protection. It is not just the chlorinated water that makes silver chain necklaces to tarnish¸ but anything like wool, rubber bands, latex gloves, oils from your hands and fingers, ammonia, carpet padding, air pollution, perfumes, and hair sprays make a silver jewelry tarnish. Few food items like onions, mayonnaise, salad dressing, eggs and salty foods can even make silver tarnish.</p>
<p>You can prevent tarnishing by storing your silver jewelry in individually sealed poly bags or zip lock bags. Store it with under cute little silica gel packs that helps in removing the moisture from the air. Cleaning your Sterling Silver Chain Jewelry with warm water and drying it with a soft cloth after you wear it, will remove any oily residue and slow the process down as well. Some people also advise storing your Jewelry with chalk just because it absorbs the toxins in the bag. Keeping your Jewelry in Tupperware or Rubbermaid Bins also works well. </p>
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		<title>How to Purchase Silver Jewelry Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jewelry has always been a woman&#8217;s fascination and adornment since before but lately it has invaded the fashion world of men as well. The quest for creating a unique and fashionable designs of jewelry has been a used activity for known and unknown jewellery makers. One of the many jewelries today is the jewelry made [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jewelry has always been a woman&#8217;s fascination and adornment since before but lately it has invaded the fashion world of men as well. The quest for creating a unique and fashionable designs of jewelry has been a used activity for known and unknown jewellery makers. One of the many jewelries today is the jewelry made of silver. Silver jewelry has made its way to the world of fashion for jewelries. They had created different varieties of innovative and unique silver jewelries to bring to escalation the beauty of women as well as of men.</p>
<p>Recently a soaring number of companies through online are existing. With the use of Internet, you can easily look and import/purchase from the list of silver jewelry manufacturers. They put their tremendous efforts and capabilities to create an exquisite design that will bring glamor and beauty to the one who wears the silver jewelry. It comes with different sizes shapes, styles, designs and precious stone as well as with plane silver jewelry made of fine high quality.</p>
<p>Silver jewelry is a top alternative of luxurious jewelry such gold and platinum. It is possible to buy a set of your favorite celebrity&#8217;s collection at a very low prices which in fact is quite impossible for gold and platinum. Furthermore, with men celebrities fashion world, it became possible as well for men to step into the world of jewelries that was not used to be way back many years ago that jewelries are mostly seen on women.</p>
<p>Purchasing silver jewelry through online is a best choice for a busy person, with reasonable prices, high quality, convenience, time saving and the safety of delivery as well as for the customer, online purchasing of silver jewelry is guaranteed worthy. Through online you can easily compare different prices from different jewelry manufacturers without bothering to travel over a long distance and less worries for the crowd. With just a click, you can definitely find a suitable jewelry of yours such as a pair of silver earrings, or a set of silver jewelries. </p>
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		<title>Choosing the Perfect Pearl Ring</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women know that a pearl ring is a beautiful accent piece to any outfit or occasion, and as a tradition, a ring is often used to commemorate or witness a precious moment or thing. There is no exception for a pearl ring. So, it is the perfect gift for an engagement, a wedding, an anniversary, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Women know that a pearl ring is a beautiful accent piece to any outfit or occasion, and as a tradition, a ring is often used to commemorate or witness a precious moment or thing.</p>
<p>There is no exception for a pearl ring. So, it is the perfect gift for an engagement, a wedding, an anniversary, or a birthday that will become a kind of memorable day. The value of a pearl ring comes for the fine pearl and the precious metal. Determining exactly how much the pearl is worth depends on the pearl quality factors such as the pearl type, pearl luster, and so on, just like that what is the other pearl jewelry pieces usually considered.</p>
<p>What is the same importance as the pearl to an elegant pearl ring is that the make and look of the metal piece requires exquisite craftsmanship. You will never forget to concern yourself with what kind of precious metal that it is used to make up the ring piece, whether it is made from sterling silver, nine karat, fourteen karat, eighteen karat, and then if it is made from yellow or white gold.</p>
<p>After you get an idea to exactly what a pearl ring is worth, then the dollars you spend will be well spent, then you will have to decide what care you prefer of the sizing of the ring. The ring size decides that whether you are feeling comfortable to wear the pearl ring on your finger. You can choose your prefer pearl ring or customized pearl ring.</p>
<p>Tahitian pearls are definitely well loved by those that enjoy fine jewelry, because these particular pearls come from the South Sea, which is where the largest size of pearls are located. These pearls measure from ten millimeter to twenty millimeter. Due to their larger size, Tahitian pearls definitely stand out. It does not matter if they are on a necklace, a pair of earrings, or a bracelet, because Tahitian pearl jewelry can be expensive though due to the demand for these larger size of pearls.</p>
<p>The black Tahitian pearls are the most expensive as they are quite rare. There simply is not enough of them to keep up with the demand. Since most of us associate pearls with hues of whites, creams, and pinks the black is definitely different. It is often worn by those that want to have their own style and it can also be a status of wealth as well.</p>
<p>Tahitian black pearls go well with any type of outing you have as well and they definitely get recognized by other people. Do not be surprised though if they ask you what they are, because not everyone is familiar with the black Tahitian pearls. They may think that you are wearing some thing else. Only the finest jewelry stores out there will carry these types of exotic pearls though, and you may have to search for a while before you find what you are looking for.</p>
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		<title>Body Jewelry Is a Cultural Expression</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wearing body jewelry has been in different cultures for hundreds or even thousands of years, just not in the way many of us see it now. Nowadays it is used as a form of cultural self-expression and the details of it you have, the louder the cultural statement and believe me, people are listening. People [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wearing body jewelry has been in different cultures for hundreds or even thousands of years, just not in the way many of us see it now. Nowadays it is used as a form of cultural self-expression and the details of it you have, the louder the cultural statement and believe me, people are listening.</p>
<p>People are different, as is the body jewelry they wear. Again, just like humans, this jewelry comes in various sizes, shapes and colors, not to mention each one has its own style. The relationship between the two is a bit ironic, is right? But with this type of jewelry, unlike people, you have the option of sporting it where you want as well as how many piercings you want.</p>
<p>This relationship isn&#8217;t as far fetched as you may think because of the various ways and reasons why people wear their body jewelry. Many things in life are thought of as a result of life experiences, or the fact that they want to experience it. In several cultures, donning body jewelry is a rite of passage, to show the rest of the village that this particular person is no longer a child, but by their standards, is an adult. </p>
<p>This one event alters a way of experiencing life, they want to experience even more than what they have already. (Please keep in mind that this is only one brief example of the way cultures view wearing body jewelry, there are numerous other ways different cultures view things like this.) Now on the other hand, some do it, especially now in Western cultures, as a way to express who they are, which can be seen as a cultural move as well.</p>
<p>My point in saying this is that people who wear body jewelry should not be considered as being weird or as a freak, but as having appeared themselves in culture, regardless of what you think. So the next time you see someone with a nose piercing, what are you going to think?</p>
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		<title>Body Jewelry and Today&#8217;s Stars</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed by various groups of people all over the world throughout the centuries. Body jewelry is used to enhance personal beauty and as devices to rise above the rest of the pack. Today&#8217;s celebrities have been at the forefront in making body jewelry much more mainstream and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed by various groups of people all over the world throughout the centuries. Body jewelry is used to enhance personal beauty and as devices to rise above the rest of the pack. Today&#8217;s celebrities have been at the forefront in making body jewelry much more mainstream and acceptable &#8211; even desirable.</p>
<p>&#8220;What&#8217;s a little pain if it&#8217;ll make me look hip&#8221; seems to be the prevalent thought among the young and the old who are turning out in increasing numbers to participate in the body jewelry trend. Not so long ago, only punk rockers and those with &#8216;bad boy&#8217; images, such as former NBA star Dennis Rodman, were seen sporting body piercings in mainstream media. Today, body jewelry is endorsed by pop celebrities with mass followings, including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Fiona Apple and Lenny Kravitz. Britney Spears has an extensive collection of navel rings, and Christina Aguilera is said to wear the most interesting body jewelry in areas that are covered by her clothing.</p>
<p>Some celebrities with an otherwise &#8216;serious&#8217; image are nevertheless fans of body art. Actress Camryn Manheim of the television drama &#8216;The Firm&#8217; sports multiple earrings on the cartilage of one ear. Gillian Anderson, who played the cynical and skeptical FBI agent Dana Scully in the television series &#8216;The X Files,&#8217; has a pierced belly button. Performers with tongue piercings include former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) and dancer Jimmy Gulzar, while supermodels Christy Turlington and James King are proud of their piercings. Some sports celebrities also wear body jewelry, including WWE wrestlers A-Train and Billy Gunn, as well as football player Ricky Williams.</p>
<p>Body jewelry has also been used throughout the ages to enhance sensation, and by extension, sexuality and sexual performance. Genital and nipple piercing in both men and women, while not as widespread as nose, ear, tongue, navel and eyebrow piercing, still has its own following. Singer Janet Jackson has stated on the Oprah Winfrey talk show that she likes the sensation that her pierced nipples give her. Other celebrities with pierced nipples include rock musicians Axl Rose and Tommy Lee, Icelandic singer Bjork and rapper Lil Kim. Pop princess Britney Spears likewise has a pierced nipple.</p>
<p>Celebrities, whether they like it or not, are oftentimes looked up to as role models and the influence they wield over their fans is considerable. Fans emulate their idols&#8217; preferences: from clothing, mannerism, even to the wearing of body jewelry. More and more, they are playing a leading role not only in the direction of today&#8217;s fashion trends but also in the shaping of modern pop culture.</p>
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		<title>Timex Watches</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Watches]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A watch has been the classic ornament that has seen many fashions from the time of its birth. Time pieces have always been considered a status symbol; they were treated as exclusive signature ornaments of the elite class, during the olden days. Even today, contemporary watches are a reflection of the users&#8217; taste, class and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A watch has been the classic ornament that has seen many fashions from the time of its birth. Time pieces have always been considered a status symbol; they were treated as exclusive signature ornaments of the elite class, during the olden days. Even today, contemporary watches are a reflection of the users&#8217; taste, class and sophistication.</p>
<p>There are certain brands in the wrist watch manufacturing industry that enjoy the status of being called a heritage brand. One such brand is that of Timex. Living true to its conception philosophy, Timex watches have always been lauded for their elegance and durability. Catering to all walks of life, the brand ensures to provide watches according to the needs of the professional and the personal lives of its users. This is the reason why the people who own a Timex are not ready to switch to any other brand and consider it as their signature accessory.</p>
<p>Timex introduced its first wrist watches during the First World War for soldiers and recently embraced the new millennium with an enriched resource pool with global networks and workforce who work incessantly to bring forth watches, which do not only meet but, excel the demands of customers. Being one of the most famous brands among Americans it offers robust models with cutting edge technology and the convenience of everyday use features, while reflecting exclusivity in all its editions.</p>
<p>There are several varieties and designs to choose from as Timex offers designer watches not only for men and women but for youths, professional, sports-loving and outdoorsy individuals as well. Some of its watches have defined distinctiveness as they offer value added features like; perpetual calendar, world time collection, fly back chronograph collection, linear and/or compass chronograph collections marking each piece as a vintage of its era. This iconic range has truly complemented the stature for its respective heritage brand, which is America&#8217;s oldest and favorite.</p>
<p>The love for Timex watches has grown from the fact that the company recognizes the importance of accuracy and thus, established itself to be marked as the touchstone of the time philosophy in the industry for others to follow.</p>
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		<title>Diamonds &#8211; The Real Magic</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diamonds have been attracting the human beings with its luminosity since the inception of the civilization. It is considered to be the &#8220;Girl&#8217;s Best Friend&#8221; as they remain with a lady permanently, even when others part from for some reasons. There is a song which throws light on the true value of diamonds where the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diamonds have been attracting the human beings with its luminosity since the inception of the civilization. It is considered to be the &#8220;Girl&#8217;s Best Friend&#8221; as they remain with a lady permanently, even when others part from for some reasons. There is a song which throws light on the true value of diamonds where the poet imagines a woman to part willingly with her beloved but is reluctant to give up the possession of her diamonds as she regards them to be her best mate.</p>
<p>The factors for fascination</p>
<p>There are no specific Sociological factors which attract the women community as whole for diamonds. Perhaps, according to the writings in the Gene map of woman physiology this fascination for diamonds among the women is passed from one generation to other. The woman, always regard diamonds as the decisive aid for emphasizing their beauty. With the dazzling appearance provided by the diamonds, the women grab the attention of the males and keep them fascinated. Often with the possession of diamonds, the women try to take the supremacy. There are many historical anecdotes which tell about numerous instances where the desires for the precious stones i.e. diamonds have resulted in bloody wars. During those days the diamonds were yielded sufficient influence to commence the war and to conclude peace when glory of fate interpreted power. There was a practice where the gallant warriors offered those pieces of dazzling stones on the feet of the women. This is how they used to share the conquest of war. Whatever may be the cause but the diamonds always allure and remained the first love of the woman.</p>
<p>Modern women and Their Love for Diamonds</p>
<p>We observe the drastic change in the society and there is also transformation in the aspiration of the women folk but their penchant towards the diamonds remained unaffected. There is still a belief among the women of today&#8217;s era that the diamonds are and they will remain the best pal of a girl, only the outlook has altered. For today&#8217;s independent and sagacious women these precious stones are not just to emphasize their outer beauty, but it has now considered as a symbol of liberation; both financial and social. Women now flaunt with womanhood it is no longer used only to attract the attention of their male attention counterparts.</p>
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		<title>Choosing A Vintage Engagement Ring</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vintage engagement rings offer the bride a perfect way to show her style and fashion. But choosing a vintage engagement ring can be quite the task. This article is going to cover the five things you need to know before making that big purchase: * Be sure that the ring is authentic. There are some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.westonjewelry.com/">Vintage engagement rings</a> offer the bride a perfect way to show her style and fashion. But choosing a vintage engagement ring can be quite the task. This article is going to cover the five things you need to know before making that big purchase:</p>
<p>* Be sure that the ring is authentic. There are some fake pieces out there that look very real, so be careful not to purchase a fake. You can verify the ring&#8217;s authenticity by having it appraised, or asking the seller to provide you with the proper paperwork from a jeweler. </p>
<p>* Look at the prongs and the ring setting, be sure that it is strong. Many vintage rings are delicate because they are so old, they must be treated with care. It is especially important to make sure that the prongs are strong so that you do not lose the gemstone.</p>
<p>* Have a jeweler inspect the gemstones in the ring. When a jeweler inspected the gemstones under high magnification, they can tell you if there are cracks or weak points in the gem.</p>
<p>* Understand that a vintage engagement ring can not be compared exactly to a modern ring. Many people to to compare the cuts of the stones and quality of the metal, but there are more modern technologies that are different today. The cuts of a vintage diamond will not be as precise as a modern cut diamond, but the gemstones still hold value because of the history and rarity of the stones. Small flaws in the gemstones may cause the gem to be slightly devalued, but that is usually counteracted by the age and overall value of the ring.</p>
<p>* When you purchase your vintage engagement ring, take it to a professional jeweler to be cleaned. Many vintage rings may have years of dirt and grime that has accumulated in the crevices, and a professional will be able to clean it up nicely.</p>
<p>The most important aspect of purchasing a vintage engagement ring is that you find the perfect ring for you&#8211; match the design and style to your own personality and taste. There are many vintage ring options out there, take your time to find your perfect ring at WestonJewelry.com. <a href="http://www.westonjewelry.com/">Weston Jewelry</a> is located in Bellevue Washington. They specialize in finding unique high quality vintage, estate jewelry from all over the United States. Their goal is 100% customer satisfaction and they offer only 100% authentic fine jewelry. Their jewelry and customer service continually exceeds their valued customers expectations. Please feel free to contact them for any reason.</p>
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		<title>Development Of Body Piercing Jewelry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Body jewelry is worn as a latest trend and is quite popular among the youngsters. However, its origin and use can be traced back in the ancient time. According to the Bible, body piercing jewelry was popular some 2000 years ago. Earlier, body jewelry was considered to be a symbol of class and standard and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Body jewelry is worn as a latest trend and is quite popular among the youngsters. However, its origin and use can be traced back in the ancient time. According to the Bible, body piercing jewelry was popular some 2000 years ago. Earlier, body jewelry was considered to be a symbol of class and standard and in some places, a symbol of religious practice.</p>
<p>There are various reasons associated with wearing body jewelry depending on religion, culture and castes. In medieval age the jewelry was used to boast the status of the person who wore it. Interestingly, before some decades, they represented a rebellious hip culture and the hip youth. Today, in the modern era, body jewelry is a way of enhancing beauty and hence, is a popular fashion. There are many types of jewelry having origin from the ancient rituals and are still popular.</p>
<p>Nose piercing jewelry: Wearing nose ring can be recorded as the first type of body piercing jewelry. It is a prevailing trend of fashion and tradition in countries like India and Middle East. Till date, it is popular among the young folks. Whereas, many popular pop-stars have been found piercing their nostrils to wear nose rings.</p>
<p>Ear piercing Jewelry: It is the most common form of jewelry and famous among people of every religion and it is popular amongst both men and women from day immemorial. Though ear rings are used for decorative as well as cultural reasons, today, they have been alienated from their symbolic root and are being treated as any other piece of decorative item.</p>
<p>Tongue piercing jewelry: Wearing tongue piercing jewelry was a ritual among tribal people of some specific geographic region. However, today they are common among sophisticated young generation. Interestingly, there are some celebrities who are making tongue piercing jewelry as their fashion statement.</p>
<p>Eyebrow piercing jewelry:Though this kind of jewelry is famous since long, today they adorn the fashionable youths making them boast their chic outlook.</p>
<p>Other piercing jewelry: Popularly know as belly piercing jewelry, naval piercing jewelry is popular among women. As naval is one among the seductive part of the body, the jewelry is meant, specifically, to raise an erotic feeling. Nipple piercing jewelry is current trends of jewelry fashion though in ancient times it was being used for enhancement of sexual stimulation.</p>
<p>Some studies explore that piercing body parts is totally safe and convenient way to adorn body with jewelry. Some people take consent of a doctor before choosing some extra-ordinary fashion in piercing body. However, if you are getting it done from an experienced body piercing professional, you are in the safe zone. So, it is time you can zoom in to your kind of fashion with exiting jewelry.</p>
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