http://jewelry.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-21T08:00:28Z Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:28 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/22/which-precious-metal-is-your-favorite.htm <p><img style="border: 0pt none; margin: 5px; float: right;" src="http://z.about.com/d/jewelry/1/0/t/G/80234462b.jpg" alt="Precious Metals" />Everyone has a favorite precious metal, one we gravitate back to even if we wear something else occasionally. Do you choose a metal by its color or by its content? If you like white metals you have multiple choices. Three are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/silverjewelry/a/sterling_silver.htm">sterling silver</a>, white <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelrymetals/a/gold_jewelry.htm">gold</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/cs/goldbuyingtips/a/gold_alloys.htm">platinum</a>. If you like yellow metals you probably wear a lot of gold -- it's a versatile metal and its <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/cs/goldbuyingtips/a/gold_alloys.htm">color can be changed dramatically</a> depending on the other metals that are added to it, like the ingredients that add the pink tones you see in vintage jewelry and in <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/glossaryb/g/blackhillsgold.htm">Black Hills Gold</a>. There are other choices too, including titanium, which doesn't usually cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to other metals. Stainless steel isn't a precious metal, but we see it used in more jewelry lately. There's a metal to suit every taste and budget.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/22/which-precious-metal-is-your-favorite.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/22/which-precious-metal-is-your-favorite.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:06:08 +0000 2012-02-22T08:06:08Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/21/all-about-emerald.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jewelry/1/0/y/-/1/emperor-emerald-pendant.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" width="215" height="285" align="right" />This emerald pendant was an 80th birthday gift for the Chinese Emperor Qianlong, in 1791, and by late 2007 its value was estimated at about $3.7 million dollars. The necklace would be a good fit for May babies, since emerald is their birthstone. A fine emerald can be more expensive than a diamond of the same carat weight, but <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/cs/emeralds/a/emeraldjewelry.htm">not all emeralds are valuable</a>, and you can assume that the emeralds you find in most jewelry have been treated in some way to make them more attractive. Learn a few <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/cs/emeralds/a/emeraldjewelry.htm">emerald basics</a> before you go shopping.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/21/all-about-emerald.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/21/all-about-emerald.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:28 +0000 2012-02-21T08:00:28Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/20/jewelry-trends-on-the-oscars-red-carpet.htm <p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 0pt none;" title="Jennifer Hudson Oscars Jewelry" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jewelry/1/0/S/z/Jennifer-Hudson-2011-Oscars2.jpg" alt="Jennifer Hudson Oscars Jewelry" />Earrings with spherical and pear-shaped components were popular on last winter's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ig/2011-Oscars-Jewelry/">Academy Awards red carpet</a>, along with another trend -- emeralds, mostly combined with diamonds and platinum. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ig/2011-Oscars-Jewelry/Amy-Adams.htm">Amy Adams</a> wore an emerald pendant and emerald watch bracelet, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ig/2011-Oscars-Jewelry/Reese-Witherspoon.htm">Reese Witherspoon</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ig/2011-Oscars-Jewelry/Annette-Bening.htm">Annette Bening</a> both accessorized with emerald earrings.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/20/jewelry-trends-on-the-oscars-red-carpet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/20/jewelry-trends-on-the-oscars-red-carpet.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:30:16 +0000 2012-02-20T07:30:16Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/17/best-oscars-jewelry-of-the-decade.htm <p><img style="border: 0pt none; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Best Oscars Jewelry of the Decade" src="http://z.about.com/d/jewelry/1/0/L/j/80004014b.jpg" alt="Best Oscars Jewelry of the Decade" width="109" height="170" />Nicole Kidman's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ig/Best-Oscars-Jewelry/Nicole-Kidman--2008.htm">rope-like sautoir necklace</a> is a personal favorite style from a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ig/Best-Oscars-Jewelry">past Academy Awards event</a>. Worn in 2008, the necklace is fashioned from 1400 carats of rough, faceted and polished diamonds. It's just one of the looks that defined <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/ig/Best-Oscars-Jewelry">jewelry trends at the Oscars</a> during the first decade of the new century.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/17/best-oscars-jewelry-of-the-decade.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/17/best-oscars-jewelry-of-the-decade.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:29:59 +0000 2012-02-17T19:29:59Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/17/hard-facts-about-blemishes-on-your-diamonds.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/cs/diamondclarity/a/blemishes.htm">Blemishes</a> are flaws on the surface of a diamond, and while some types can be a problem, others aren't anything you should spend time being stressed about. Get familiar with a few <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/cs/diamondclarity/a/blemishes.htm">facts about diamond blemishes</a> --&#160; it will help you feel more confident when you shop for an engagement ring or any other diamond jewelry.</p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/17/hard-facts-about-blemishes-on-your-diamonds.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:25:45 +0000 2012-02-17T19:25:45Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/jewelry-trends-at-the-2012-grammys.htm <p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 0pt none;" title="Katy Perry at the Grammy Awards" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jewelry/1/0/i/6/1/Katy-Perry-2012-Grammy-Awards-b.jpg" alt="Katy Perry at the Grammy Awards" width="141" height="200" />Jewelry at the 2012 Grammy Awards was a mix of bold contemporary pieces and more delicate, feminine designs that were in sync with the lacy and textured gowns that many of the women wore. A Grecian theme was apparent among some of the celebrities who walked the red carpet, too, in both the jewelry and the gowns.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/jewelry-trends-at-the-2012-grammys.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/jewelry-trends-at-the-2012-grammys.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:03:43 +0000 2012-02-12T22:03:43Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/a-glance-back-at-whitneys-jewelry-style.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin: 5px; border: 0pt none;" title="Whitney Houston Style" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jewelry/1/0/N/6/1/Whitney-Houston-Cissy-Houston.jpg" alt="Whitney Houston Style" width="200" height="164" />Her tumultuous marriage to Bobby Brown and ongoing problems with substance abuse were not a secret, but most people were stunned when 48 year old Whitney Houston passed away on February 11. Whitney won't be forgotten by her fans and fellow musicians, and tributes to her talent are occurring worldwide. Let's take a look back at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/celebrityjewelryprofiles/ig/Whitney-Houston-Style/">some of the jewelry she wore</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/a-glance-back-at-whitneys-jewelry-style.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/a-glance-back-at-whitneys-jewelry-style.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:56:00 +0000 2012-02-12T21:56:00Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/facts-about-moissanite.htm <p><a href="http://jewelry.about.com/cs/moissanite/a/moissanite.htm"><img style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 0pt none;" title="Henry Moissan, 1900" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jewelry/1/0/B/6/1/Henry-Moisson-2.jpg" alt="Henry Moissan, 1900" width="200" height="173" />Moissanite</a> is a mineral that was discovered in 1893 by Dr. Henri Moissan, a French scientist. The Nobel Prize-winner was the first person to find tiny amounts of this natural silicon carbide within a meteorite. Synthetic moissanite can be grown in labs, but some gemologists do not feel that current synthetic versions used in jewelry are exactly like true moissanite... <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/cs/moissanite/a/moissanite.htm">read more about moissanite</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/facts-about-moissanite.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/12/facts-about-moissanite.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:15:55 +0000 2012-02-12T13:15:55Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dead-at-48.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin: 5px; border: 0pt none;" title="Whitney Houston Dead at 48" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jewelry/1/0/A/6/1/Whitney-Houston-Death.jpg" alt="Whitney Houston Dead at 48" width="201" height="198" />The Associated Press and other news sources are reporting that 48 year old Whitney Houston died today. Whitney's unique singing style, often a blend of pop and gospel, resulted in hundreds of awards. She starred in popular movies, too, including <em>The Bodygard</em>, with Kevin Costner, and <em>The Preacher's Wife</em>, with Denzel Washington. Whitney struggled with substance abuse, more so during her 14 -year marriage to R&#038;B singer Bobby Brown.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dead-at-48.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dead-at-48.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:46:15 +0000 2012-02-11T20:46:15Z http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/09/harry-winston-the-man-called-jeweler-to-the-stars.htm <p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px; border: 0pt none;" title="Harry Winston Jewelry" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jewelry/1/0/9/6/1/harry-winston-dragonfly-pin.jpg" alt="Harry Winston Jewelry" width="200" height="156" />You see Harry Winston jewelry draped on celebrities at every Academy Awards presentation, and a special <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/od/oscarsjewelry/ig/Harry-Winston-Jewelry/">collection of Harry Winston designs</a> slated for that event was exhibited a couple of years ago. But who was the man behind the jewels? Our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=/od/jewelrydesignerprofile1/p/harry_winston.htm">Harry Winston biography</a> offers some insights into his life and successful career.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/09/harry-winston-the-man-called-jeweler-to-the-stars.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://jewelry.about.com/b/2012/02/09/harry-winston-the-man-called-jeweler-to-the-stars.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:59 +0000 2012-02-09T10:30:59Z