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Evaluating Diamond Color - Diamond Color Grading
A guide to diamond color. Advice to help you learn the basics about diamond color grades to help you select a diamond that suits your tastes and your budget.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa042702a.htm
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Evaluating Diamond Color - Diamond Color Grading
A guide to diamond color. Advice to help you learn the basics about diamond color grades to help you select a diamond that suits your tastes and your budget.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa042702a.htm?iam=savvy&terms=diamonds
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Pearls - Learn Pearl Basics Before You Shop for Pearl Jewelry
Pearls are called organic gems because they are created by a living creature. There are many different types of pearls, and its important to understand the differences before you go shopping.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa051302a.htm
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Pearls - Learn Pearl Basics Before You Shop for Pearl Jewelry
Pearls are called organic gems because they are created by a living creature. There are many different types of pearls, and its important to understand the differences before you go shopping.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa051302a.htm?PM=ss14_jewelry
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Gem Mining in Franklin, NC - Franklin Rubies and Sapphires
Do you like to play in the mud? Take a virtual tour of the Sheffield Mine in Franklin, North Carolina, where there are plenty of rubies and sapphires to go around. Once you find a few stones, youll be hooked!
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa061802a.htm
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Gem Mining in Franklin, NC - Franklin Rubies and Sapphires
Do you like to play in the mud? Take a virtual tour of the Sheffield Mine in Franklin, North Carolina, where there are plenty of rubies and sapphires to go around. Once you find a few stones, youll be hooked!
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa061802a.htm?iam=savvy&terms=sapphires
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How to Evaluate Diamond Clarity
Clarity is one factor used to evaluate the quality and value of a diamond. Find out how diamond clarity is judged and learn diamong-buying tips.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa080602a.htm?iam=savvy&terms=diamonds
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How To Buy the Most Diamond for Your Dollar - Diamond Buying Advice
Choosing a diamond engagement ring doesnt have to wreck your budget. Gem and jewelry expert Antoinette Matlins offers advice to help you get the most diamond for your dollar.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa083002a.htm
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Lampwork Beads - Torch Methods and Artist Profiles
Handcrafted lampwork beads are a popular choice for beaded jewelry. Learn how these four bead artisans use a torch to create glass beads and see examples of their work.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa091302a.htm
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But Is It a Real Gemstone - Understanding Gem Terminology
Shopping for gemstone jewelry is confusing if you arent familiar with the terminology. The words natural, genuine, and synthetic are all used in jewelry ads. Find out what they mean and how they can intertwine.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa120102a.htm
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Citizen Watch - Stiletto Collection
Citizen Watch Company of America has introduced the Stiletto collection, which they call the world’s thinnest light-powered watch. Originally designed for men, the sleek profile makes this watch suitable for women, too.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/aa121502a.htm
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Making Glass Beads - Book Review
Cindy Jenkins book, Making Glass Beads, is a must-have book for anyone interested in lampworking.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/cs/glassbeads/gr/jenkins.htm
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About Jewelry - Index of Feature Articles
A index of feature articles on About Jewelry. Find out what you need to know about all types of jewelry before you buy. Learn more about the history of jewelry and precious materials used throughout time.
http://jewelry.about.com/library/weekly/mpreviss.htm
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Forum
http://jewelry.about.com/mbbfaq.htm
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Carly Wickell, About Jewelry Guide
Carly Wickell is your Guide to Jewelry on the About Network.
http://jewelry.about.com/mbiopage.htm
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Jewelry - Jewelry Buying Advice - Jewelry Education and Shopping
An unbiased jewelry buying guide that helps you find answers to your questions about all types of jewelry, from engagement rings and diamonds to body jewelry and trendy designer pieces. Includes jewelry reviews and links to help you locate and buy the jewelry youre looking for.
http://jewelry.about.com/mbody.htm
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Jewelry Guide - About Jewelry Library
A jewelry library to help you learn what you need to know about all types of jewelry before you buy. Find unbiased answers to your questions about jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/mlibrary.htm
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About - Forums
Forum Sign-In Page
http://jewelry.about.com/mpboards.htm
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Amber - History and Uses
Amber is prehistoric tree resin that has hardened. We think of it as a gem, but it is an organic substance rather than a mineral. Even ancient people used amber for jewelry, but the press it received in the movie Jurassic Park generated a new wave of popularity for it.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/amber/
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Antique Jewelry and Collectible Jewelry - Education and Sources
Resources to help you identify antique and collectible jewelry from many periods.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/antiquejewelry/
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Bakelite Jewelry
Bakelite was patented in 1909. In the 1920s jewelry designers discovered that its light weight and bright colors made it a good choice for pins, bracelets, earrings, and other jewelry. Bakelite was used for kitchen utensils, billiard balls, and other household items. Those pieces are often reworked and transformed into jewelry by todays designers.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/bakelitejewelry/
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Wedding Bands - Sources
Heres a selection of Web sites to browse if youre looking for a unique wedding band for the bride or groom.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/bandsources/
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Beads and Beaded Jewelry - Beading Trends and Beading Artisans
Beads and beaded jewelry are always popular. Preview the endless varieties of machine and hand crafted beads that are available and find jewelry designers who specialize in beaded jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/beadsandbeadedjewelry/
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Bead Shops
Make your own beaded jewelry or scatter a few gorgeous beads here and there to embellish your clothes and accessories. This list of bead and beading suppliers will help you find what you need. Includes Mardi Gras beads.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/beadshops/
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Jewelry Buying Guide
A jewelry buying guide that offers tips and advice about jewelry and jewelry related products and services.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/beforeyoubuy/
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Colored Gemstones - Gemstone Facts and Buying Advice
We can choose from a huge variety of colored gemstones and the good news is they arent all expensive! Start building your collection and it wont be long until you have a rainbow of jewelry to choose from.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/birthstones/
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Black Hills Gold
Legend says that French goldsmith Henri LeBeauold created Black Hills gold jewelry after having a dream. Learn more about Black Hills Gold, which is made using a combination of green, rose, and yellow gold.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/blackhillsgold/
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Body Jewelry - How To Find and Choose Body Jewelry
Seems theres no end to the number of body parts that creative people choose to adorn with jewelry. These tips help you find and choose jewelry for your body piercings.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/bodyjewelry/
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Buttons - Vintage and Collectible Buttons
Find buttons, mostly vintage and collectible buttons. This guide leads you to button dealers and educational resources about vintage and collectible buttons.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/buttons/
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Cameos and Cameo Jewelry - Cameo History and Sources for Cameos
Cameos are carvings traditionally done on shell or stone. Motifs differ--you might see carved florals, a group of people, the head and shoulders of one person, or perhaps carvings representing figures from mythology. Use these resources to research cameos past and present.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/cameo/
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Charm Bracelets - History of Charm Bracelets and Charm Bracelet Sources
Learn the history of charm bracelets and find traditional charm bracelets and Italian charm bracelets.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/charmbracelets/
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Coral Jewelry
Coral is calcified skeletons of sea creatures that grow in formations resembling the branches of a tree. Most coral used for jewelry comes from the Mediterranean Sea or from the Pacific Ocean near Japan and Taiwan. Use these references to learn more about coral jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/coral/
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Costume Jewelry – How To Select Vintage and New Costume Jewelry
Whether you call it costume jewelry or fashion jewelry, its jewelry that doesnt contain precious gems and expensive metals. But its gorgeous, fun to wear, and some of it is very collectible.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/costumejewelry/
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Designer Jewelry - Jewelry Trends from Jewelry Artisans
Preview jewelry trends by keeping an eye on the jewelry artisans who create lovely one-of-a-kind pieces in an endless variety of styles. If you love jewelry, you will appreciate these talented jewelry designers.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/designerjewelry/
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Diamond Grading - Facts About Diamond Grading Reports and Diamond Certificates
A diamond grading report verifies that a diamond is genuine and provides an evaluation of many of the gems characteristics. Learn how diamond grading reports and certificates can help you select a diamond.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/diamondgrading/
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Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry - Diamond Buying Advice
Explore the world of diamonds. Start with the Four C’s: color, clarity, cut and carat weight, and move on to other diamond topics. Use these diamond tips to get the advice and facts you need to buy any type of diamond jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/diamonds/
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The Four C's - Diamond Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight
Four factors that are considered when judging a diamonds quality and cost are: the diamonds color, its clarity, diamond cut, and carat weight. These four elements are known as the Four Cs. This library teaches you what you need to know about the Four Cs.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/diamondsfourcs/
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Engagement Rings – Engagement Ring Buying Advice - How to Choose an Engagement Ring
Diamond rings are the number one engagement ring choice, but other gemstones are gaining popularity with brides to be. Use the advice here to select the perfect antique or new engagement ring.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/engagementrings/
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Faux Body Jewelry - Fake Body Jewelry
Find non-piercing body jewelry, body jewelry that lets you try on the look of a body piercing without making a permanent commitment.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/fakebodyjewelry/
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Famous Jewels
View photos and read the legends and history associated with some of the worlds famous jewels. The Hope Diamond and Marie Antoinettes diamond earrings are just two of the jewels youll see.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/famousjewels/
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Fancy Color Diamonds - Before You Buy a Fancy Color Diamond
Dont confuse references to the yellowish color in diamonds of lower quality to fancy colored, rare diamonds that are found in all colors of the rainbow. Start exploring fancy color diamonds here.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/fancycolordiamonds/
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Gem Mining - Stories and Facts About Gem Mines
Read interesting stories about gem mining throughout the world. Personal accounts and facts about gem mining.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/gemmining/
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Colored Gemstones Reference Library
A reference library of information about popular colored gemstones. Start here if you are looking for details about jewelry made with gemstones such as ruby, turquoise, sapphire, opal, amethyst and numerous others.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/gemstones/
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Gemstone Treatments - Procedures that Enhance Gemstone Appearance
Colored gemstones nearly always undergo some sort of appearance-enhancing treatment before they are used in jewelry. Some treatments are permanent, but others are not. Get the facts about gemstones enhancements before you shop for jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/gemstonetreatments/
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Birthstones - Jewelry Glossary Definition
Definition of the term birthstones.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/glossaryb/g/birthstones.htm
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Gold and Gold Jewelry - Gold Facts and Buying Advice
Pure gold is very soft and not suitable for most types of jewelry. Learn how weve overcome that obstacle and how the solution impacts the color, durability, and pricing of our gold.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/goldjewelry/
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Gold Mining
Resources to help you learn about gold mining. Take an online tour of Americas California Gold Rush and other important gold mining locations.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/goldmining/
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Handbags - Purses - Totes for Women
Use these links to find a huge variety of styles of womens handbags and purses. Take a virtual tour of the newest lines of handbags offered by designers worldwide. Handbags in all price ranges.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/handbag1/
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Mardi Gras Beads - Masks - Accessories
Find Mardi Gras beads, masks, and other accessories. Links to numerous vendors that carry a huge selection of Mardi Gras items that you can use for that event or any carnival.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/holidayjewelry1/
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Holiday Ornaments - Christmas Ornaments
Links to help you find wonderful Christmas and winter holiday ornaments and other holiday accessories.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/holidayornaments/
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Italian Charm Bracelets - Buying Advice and Sources
Read buying tips for Italian charm bracelets and find companies that sell them. This guide includes sources for Italian charm bracelets in many price ranges.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/italiancharmbracelets/
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Jewelry Boxes
Find all styles of new and vintage jewelry boxes.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelryboxes/
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Jewelry Careers - Jewelry Industry Career Options
Tools to help you locate schools that offer jewelry making classes. Some are for hobbyists and others are degree and non-degree programs for people who are interested in a career in the jewelry industry. You will also find information about jewelry related organizations.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelrycareers/
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Jewelry Metals - About Gold, Silver and Other Popular Jewelry Metals
A guide to help you learn about gold, silver, platinum, and other metals used in jewelry. Find facts and buying advice for many jewelry metals.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelrymetals/
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Jewelry Shows - Jewelry and Gem Trade Shows and Expos
Use this index to locate jewelry and gem trade shows and expos.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelryshowsandexpos/
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Lampwork Beads - Glass Beads and the Craftspeople Who Make Them
Lampworkers make glass beads by winding molten glass around narrow, stainless steel rods. The glass bead is held in the flame of a torch, then layered and manipulated in an endless number of ways. Visit these artisans to view lampwork beads and the jewelry made from them.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/lampworkbeads/
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Native American Jewelry - History of Native American Jewelry
Articles, photographs, and other information to help explore different types of traditional Native American jewelry. This topic helps you locate jewelry made by Native American artisans.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/nativeamericanjewelry/
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Organic Gems and Jewelry - Facts About Organic Gems
Some materials that we call gemstones were once living organisms--or were formed by living organisms. They are called organic gemstones. Start here if youre looking for details about organic gems such as pearl, amber, coral, ivory, bone and jet.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/organicgemstones/
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Patriotic Jewelry - USA
A guide to help you locate American patriotic jewelry and accessories, including jewelry that commemorates 911, the September 11th attack on America.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/patriotic/
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Pearls and Pearl Jewelry - About Natural Pearls and Cultured Pearls
Pearls come in lots of shapes and colors. Pearls formed randomly in nature are rare, so most pearls for sale are cultured pearls, which means their growth was initiated by humans. Use these resources to learn about all types of pearls and to find pearl jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/pearls/
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Peridot - The Evening Emerald - Facts About Peridot
Peridot is a green gemstone thats sometimes called the evening emerald. In fact, some historians think that many of the emeralds worn by Cleopatra were actually peridot. The birthstone for August, peridot is thought to bring its wearer success and good luck. Learn more about peridot here.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/peridot/
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Reviews - Jewelry and Jewelry Products
A jewelry guide containing reviews of books and other products of interest to the members of Abouts jewelry community.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/productreviews/
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Rhinestones
Rhinestones are colorless artificial stones that are intended to simulate diamonds. They can be made of glass or paste, but the best stones are cut from quartz crystal. Use these references to learn all about rhinestones.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/rhinestones/
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Silver and Silver Jewelry - Silver Facts and Buying Advice
Explore the different types of silver jewelry you might encounter when you go shopping and learn about the history of silver jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/silverjewelry/
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Silver Marks - Hallmarks
Silver hallmarks identify the maker of the piece. They often provide details about silver content and the era the piece dates from. Hallmarks are an important research tool for silver collectors.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/silvermarks/
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Synthetic Diamonds - Facts and Advice About Created Diamonds
Gem quality synthetic diamonds have entered the jewelry market in recent years and the technology used to create them is improving rapidly. Use the references here to get the facts about created diamonds.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/syntheticdiamonds/
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Synthetic Gemstones - Fact About Popular Synthetic Gems
Synthetic gemstones have the same properties as natural gems, but they are created in a laboratory. Lab gems are becoming more common and more popular throughout the jewelry industry. Its important to educate yourself about synthetic gemstones so that you understand what you are buying when you purchase jewelry.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/syntheticgemstones/
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Temporary Tattoos - Temporary Body Art
Use this resource to find temporary tattoos and other types of temporary body art, including crystal tattoos.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/temptattoos/
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Theme and Specialty Jewelry - Exploring Specialty Jewelry on the Web
The place to look for ethnic jewelry or jewelry that fits into a specialty or some type of theme. Native American jewelry, cameos, animal jewelry... thats a very small sample of the types of jewelry youll find here.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/themeandspecialtyjewelry/
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Traditional Charm Bracelets - Online Guide to Charm Bracelets
The charms and charm bracelets featured here all fall into the
http://jewelry.about.com/od/traditionalcharmbracelets/
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Turquoise and Turquoise Jewelry - About Turquoise and Turquoise Mining
Whats your favorite turquoise--a clear, robin-egg blue version, deep green stones, or the turquoise called spider web, containing delicate markings of matrix, the rock that turquoise forms in? This is where you can get answers to all your questions about turquoise.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/turquoisejewelry/
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Watches - Tools to Help You Research Watches and Find a Watch
Locate information about antique and new watches and read advice that will help you buy a watch. And this is where youll find accessory items such as handbags, wallets, sunglasses and other similar items.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/watches/
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Watchmakers - Find a Watch - See Watch Trends
Use these resources to take an online window shopping tour of watch makers and watch resellers. A buying guide that helps you learn more about watch trends.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/watchmakers/
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Wedding Bands - Advice to Help You Find and Choose the Perfect Wedding Bands
Tips to help you choose the perfect wedding bands, traditional or contemporary, mass produced or unique. Includes resources to help you find wedding bands online.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/weddingbands/
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Selecting Jewelry and Accessories for Weddings and Anniversaries
A guide to help you find and choose wedding jewelry, wedding anniversary gifts and jewelry and accessories for many other special occasions, such as proms and holidays.
http://jewelry.about.com/od/weddingjewelry/
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