Ok so newby here didn't quite understand how this worked. I thought the time frames were Edwardian then Victorian. Therefore, when someone said to me that looks like something from the Victorian Era I would visualize a t ...

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The Georgian Era reigned as the supreme style between the years 1714 to around 1837. It makes sense, as the four kings reigning in England during this time period were all named George (I, II, III & IV). So what does ...

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There are many alternatives to Gold, Silver or Platinum now a days. Choosing the one that is best for you is not as hard as you think.  Cobalt Chrome, Titanium and Tungsten are just a few examples. Lashbrook and Quali ...

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What is a setting? How do you decide which setting will work best? Simply put, the setting is what is holding the stone in place within the piece of jewelry. Lets start with the basic setting - a prong setting. Stulle ...

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July is for rubies, crabs and sun. At least around here it is. The ruby is usually categorized as one of the "Big 3" for colored stones. Emerald and sapphire are the other two. Rubies are known to fetch some of the highe ...

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What color? What Shape? What is a Carat? What exactly is Clarity? Can I afford the two carat round brilliant flawless diamond you had planned on. Maybe, maybe not. Let me break it down for you in somewhat simple (or at l ...

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Well the month of March is nearing an end. for those of us in the Mid-Atlantic region this means spring is here (at least in theory). Everything I am reading says spring fashions are all about fun geometric shapes or cap ...

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Hand engraving is most definitely becoming one of those lost arts. It is hard to find a truly skilled hand engraver. Look no farther.  Lbartisanengraving is here.  Historically hand engraving goes back as far as any form ...

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner. The air is filled with the sweet smells of chocolates champagne and gourmet meals. What a perfect setting for the big question. But hold it! First you have to get the ring. The ...

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How lucky are the December babies? You get to celebrate your birthday and the holidays all in the same month! The opportunities don't stop there. You also get multiple choices for birthstone. Zircon, Tanzanite and Turquo ...

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