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CHANEL has looked to the first ever fine jewellery collection designed by Mademoiselle Coco in 1932 for its latest haute joaillerie collection. A selection of the Plumes de Chanel range was unveiled in Paris during Couture Week and the entire collection is set to be exhibited in September as part of the Biennale des Antiquaires, in a 75-square-metre space designed by Peter Marino. In an ode to Coco’s creative vision, the jewellery is inspired by the feather motif explored by Gabrielle Chanel in 1932 and the centrepiece is an oversized, fully articulated brooch that can be worn anywhere on the body.

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A website run by a group of jewellers who’ve been in the trade since the 1970s, the diamonds are bought directly from the World Diamond Centre in Antwerp and set by jewellers on the spot.

This system cuts out the costs that hike up the prices of shop-bought pieces – commissions to diamond dealers, importers, wholesalers and retail jewellers – so savings can be up to 60% on usual retail prices.

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Kiki, who’s been around for 25 years, was one of the first designers to pioneer combining bold semi-precious coloured gemstones like citrine and peridot with diamonds to create show-stopping fine jewellery.

Her gem of a shop (literally) near London’s Sloane Street has always been a mecca for lovers of the statement bauble – and now her designs are just a click away.

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The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. will stay in the fine-jewelry business even after the exit of Finlay Enterprises Inc., the company’s president announced in a conference.

In response to a question from an analyst, Bon-Ton President and Chief Executive Officer Bud Bergren said, “Finlay will be in our stores for about three or four more months, and then we’ll be back in the fine-jewelry business with another strategy.”

When asked by the same analyst if the company has the people and infrastructure in place to operate a fine-jewelry department, Bergren said the company has four or five options when it comes to fine jewelry but did not elaborate further.

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The brand’s new collection incorporates it’s signature parenthesis.

Cocktail rings may have first gained popularity at private parties during Prohibition—what better way to accessorize a dirty martini?—but Bulgari is about to introduce the classic conversation starter to a new generation. The new Parentesi Cocktail collection incorporates the Italian brand’s signature parenthesis, this time as settings for oversize gems, including citrine quartz, amethyst, and blue topaz.

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Cut, clarity, colour and carat once again come together in a grand symphony in Damas new Solitaire Diamond jewellery collection. In this array of limited edition pendant chains, earrings and rings showcasing the finest Solitaire diamonds in 18k yellow gold settings, the world renowned jeweller displays its distinguished design ability by presenting jewels celebrating a woman’s unique individuality.

For each perfectly facetted stone’s depth indicates her myriad aspects while its dazzling brilliance captures her exclusive grace and beauty, both of which vie to present one of the most outstanding lines of diamond jewellery to set a woman apart anywhere, anytime.

Tawhid Abdullah, Managing Director, Damas Jewellery, said: “The Damas Solitaire range is designed specifically with the contemporary woman in mind who is a highly individualistic person in her own right. The new Solitaire jewellery collection is an apt reflection of her emerging status in society and perfectly complements the demands of her lifestyle. Discerning women will definitely appreciate the tremendous effort that goes into the vital 4 C’s of a Solitaire diamond such as its cut, clarity, colour and carat as well as towards the designing of jewellery inspired by the unique beauty of diamonds.”

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If you just gotta have your iPhone 3G and BlackBerry on you at all times, these homemade earrings will hold you over while your real phone is charging up.

They’re offered on Barb Feldman’s Etsy shopping site. The iPhone earrings run for $22 a pair, while the BlackBerry earrings sell for $19 a set.

Fine silver contains 99.9% silver or more and is generally considered too soft and malleable for durable jewelry worn frequently.   Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper).  Both fine silver and sterling silver are precious metals.  All the silver used in our jewelry is sterling silver unless otherwise stated in the product description.

During our packing and shipping process we have wrapped your sterling silver jewelry in acid free tissue paper in a sealed airtight bag (or we have provided this inside the jewelry box for your storage).  These help to prevent tarnish build up in the silver.  Tarnish is a dulling that naturally occurs when silver reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air.  You can substitute a soft cloth for the acid free tissue paper during storage.

When your jewelry is not being worn we recommend wrapping each individual sterling silver jewelry item in acid free tissue paper or a soft cloth and then in a sealed airtight bag or container.  This will prevent tarnish build up, slow down the oxidation process and prevent scratching.  You may also try gently buffing the silver with a 100% cotton cloth.  A favorite in the jewelry industry is the Sunshine ® Cloth which cleans, brightens, and removes tarnish and fingerprints with special non-scratch micro-abrasives.
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It takes immense hard work and sweat to earn gold and one should take proper care of it to ensure that these precious ornaments remain precious throughout. Though gold is durable, rough and lasting, it can get damaged and even lose its shine if it is not taken proper care of. Given are some basic care tips along with tips on cleansing gold ornaments so that one can sparkle and shine in every occasion.

Chlorine is the worst enemy of gold as it can lead to a weakening of its structure and can also lead to its breakage. Thus, one should strictly avoid wearing gold when in pools and should protect it from chlorinated products. In addition, one should also avoid wearing gold jewelry during bathing as soap can leave a filmy residue which can affect the luster and shine of the ornaments. To protect one’s gold jewelry and to retain their shine and luster, one should safely keep in wrapped in a soft cloth when not worn as that would help in protecting it from the harsh effects of dust, moisture and even perspiration.

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1. Store platinum jewelry separate from other jewelry items so that they do not scratch or get scratched by your other jewelry items. Place your jewelry in a jewelry box.

2. Clean your platinum jewelry periodically. This will ensure its fine appearance and will help it last.

3. Clean platinum in the same way you clean other fine jewelry – using a pre-packaged jewelry cleaner or by soaking it in a mild solution of 50% ammonia and 50% warm water and then gently rubbing it with a soft cloth. Note that harsh chemicals such as ammonia should not be used on gemstones other than diamonds because it may damage them .

4. Polish and clean your platinum jewelry by a qualified jeweler twice a year and more often if scratches appear. Remember that all metal can be scratched.

5. Be aware that over time platinum develops a natural patina that many people prefer over the “just polished” appearance of platinum. When this happens to your platinum jewelry you may take it to a jeweler and have the item polished for that “high gloss” look or simply tell them not to remove the patina if that is your preference.

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Pearl Jewelry with its keen classic mentality have always fascinated women all over the world. Because of their natural and lustrous appeal, they are always beguiling and glittering. Pearl jewellery have a long history. People in ancient Grecian civilisation used to have on them to advance matrimonial bliss.

Pearl typifies happy matrimony and that`s why in many states pearl jewellery is considered as ideal wedding ceremony gift. Many people such as as Jacqueline Jack Kennedy and Princess Princess Diana have got made them a style statement for them.

Once considered as traditional wedding ceremony attire, today pearl jewellery is the up-to-the-minute manner statement owed to its delicate and elegant outlook. With in the changing time, Jewelry makers give a modern turn to do the traditional jewellery expression more smart and stylish.

Even though they are of best quality, it`s difficult to happen natural freshwater pearls these years because of their scarcity. Hence the other option is cultured freshwater pearls. Cultured freshwater pearls that are easy to bring forth and easy to happen too. Currently they are the popular manner statement for their voguish and fashionable expressions and easy as well as low-cost handiness in a assortment of styles, sizes and colours to dazzle the eye.

Cultured freshwater pearls are produced from mussels that unrecorded in rivers, ponds, and lakes rather than in the ocean. They have got a alone feature of dramatic agreement colors. Starting from beautiful, natural pastel white, this jewellery is also available in milklike cream, pink, yellowish and orange colors.

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