Wristwatches and pocket watches do more than keep time; they make a strong fashion statement. Whether you want to evoke simple elegance with a gold or titanium wristwatch, demonstrate your flair for
Diamond Ring A few tips on selecting a diamond ring Finding the right engagement ring is strictl y a matter of personal style. A simple ring with a single stone is called a solitaire and can make for a...
Band: The cuff that wraps around the wrist making the piece a wrist watch. Metal bands are called bracelets. Leather, rubber or fabric bands are called watch straps. Bezel: Ring that attaches the crystal...
This handy glossary gives you the meanings behind everyday gem and jewellery terminology, as well as detailing the meanings of those more obscure and rarely used words. Alloy: A mixture of two or more metals...
Millefiori owes it particular beauty to a very complicated and skilful process which was discovered by the glass makers of Murano. It starts out with Murano glass rods. These rods are made from taking a 1.5...
When a former World War II B-26 bomber pilot who had survived 44 missions over Germany earned his B.F.A. degree in Industrial Arts at the University of Illinois and began exploring jewelry-making techniques...
Buying Diamonds Other Gemstones In moving our stock to our eBay store, we encountered a huge problem of badly illustrated and explained items already available, were essentially driving traffic away from...