Diamond Imports is one of Australia’s largest importers of loose diamonds and a specialist in Excellent Cut and Ideal Cut diamonds, Certified diamonds and fancy shape diamonds. Diamond Imports will teach you everything you need to know about diamonds to make an informed decision when buying diamonds. Learn about   ... more

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There is a new jewelry metal on the horizon – palladium. As a platinum group metal, palladium offers customers a host of benefits that white gold and platinum can’t touch. Are customers ready for a white metal that is less expensive than platinum and hypoallergenic unlike white gold? Many jewelers   ... more

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The word “diamond” itself says a lot, rare, beautiful, expensive, precious, genuine, desirable and brilliant. There are many types of diamond rings. They come in different shapes, styles and colors. What is so special about heart diamond engagement rings? If you are to choose a diamond engagement ring, would   ... more

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Blue diamonds are natural, authentic white diamonds that have been heat and/or pressure treated to obtain their beautiful blue hue. So although blue diamond jewelry is treated, it is nevertheless a genuine diamond. There are also naturally occuring blue diamonds, however, they are exceptionally rare. Blue diamond jewelry   ... more

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A jewelry designer crafts, constructs, and forms decorative and functional pieces - though they need not be mutually exclusive - that can be worn as decoration. Often, students of jewelry design and metalsmithing are drawn to the field because of the materials involved. Precious and semi-precious metals and stones, and   ... more

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There are many ways you can play with colors at your wedding. Choose bold blue turquoise, appatite or sapphire stones to match your blue eyes, coral, garnet or ruby to match the pink and red flower bouquet or emerald, peridot and jade for your red hair. According to fashion experts,   ... more

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So several years after you started taking on a handcrafted jewelry hobby, you are probably now an expert in the craft. Perhaps your drawers and cabinets are overfilled with necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other trinkets. Maybe you have already run out of friends and relatives to give these things away.   ... more

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Making money selling jewelry depends on a variety of factors. From a marketing standpoint, the question is, can you correctly anticipate the needs of your market, and then market the goods to the appropriate audience? From a financing standpoint, the question is, can you afford to make this jewelry and   ... more

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One could say that making wire wrapped jewelry is a healing experience because the majority of wire wrapped jewelry is made from natural stones, rocks, minerals and gemstones. All of these stones have been known for centuries to have healing and mystical powers.

Cabochon stones or agates, jade, malachite, etc., are   ... more

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Jewelry making often starts as a hobby, but people with talent and a flair for salesmanship often switch from hobbyist to home-based business owner. However, because you make and sell jewelry from your home, doesn’t mean that you made the crossover from hobbyist to businessperson. The successful home-based business person   ... more

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