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Hot Diamonds is one such designing team producing some of the most sought after sterling silver pieces of our time. Don let the name fool you, Hot Diamonds does feature at least one small brilliant cut diamond in every piece, but the accent is just as much on the metal as it is on the precious gemstones. You can find earrings, bangles, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and rings featuring contoured shapes and fluid lines with a contemporary twist.
Each Hot Diamonds piece is part of a wider style line with such names as ust add love?Or ack to nature?And oonstruck?Among others to captivate the imagination of buyers. For instance, the ust add love?Line features modern and whimsical hearts and stars, an inviting style prized by young adult buyers. The after hours?Line represents the designers` evening wear collection, just perfect for a night out on the town for varying levels of formality.

Understanding Sterling Silver
Why should you choose sterling silver? Well, if you research the properties of silver you quickly realize how soft silver is by itself. Sterling silver is made up of 92.5% silver with the remaining 7.5% copper or some other metal. That is why youl find silver flatware pieces, even jewelry, well over a century old in excellent condition: durable sterling silver is one metal that can stand the test of time. If you were to choose earrings made of virtually pure silver, you risk having them break in short order. Always buy 925 silver jewelry with an eye to have it last to ensure that your investment is worthwhile and can retain its look.

Shopping For Sterling Silver Jewelry
A big trend for sterling silver fans is to visit estate sales to see what jewelry buys can be had. If you are a fan of antiques, you will find the best buys at these types of sales, particularly those managed directly by the family. When an auctioneer or estate planner is brought in, prices are often marked up to cover their costs much as an antique retailer would have to charge more to cover her overhead.
For new sterling silver, your options are quite broad from flea markets to mall jewelry stores to online merchants. At flea markets you risk dealing with someone who may not be able to vouch that the earrings or pendant you want to purchase are, in fact, sterling silver. With a mall jewelry store, the merchant can attest to what they are selling, while offering a guarantee. If shopping online, make sure that you deal with a reputable jeweler; you could save a lot of money if you find the right retailer as internet stores typically have a, much lower overhead and savings are passed onto you as lower prices.
Regardless of where you purchase your sterling silver, you are buying classical jewelry with a strong, contemporary appeal. Whether choosing antique or contemporary sterling silver earrings, pendants, bangles, rings, necklaces, or bracelets you can reap the satisfaction of finding and wearing one of the finest of all metals.

What makes a natural alexandrite special from the other gemstones is its color changing property. The color of this gemstone is emerald-green in a natural or phosphorescent light and red or purple in incandescent light. Natural alexandrite is not the only stone that changes its color depending on different light sources. However this gemstone has the most radical changes. Therefore one can see why alexandrite jewelry, such as alexandrite earrings, is a special gift.

There are 3 categories of color change:

• Top. In this category one can find the natural alexandrite which changes the color up to 90%-100%.
• Medium. This second category has natural alexandrite that changes the color up to 70%-80%
• Slight.  Finally there is the alexandrite jewelry with 30%-69% color change.

Because of its property to change color, natural alexandrite is very appreciated between jewelers, investors and eccentrics.

Rusia is the country where this gemstone was discovered, near to Ekaterinburg in 1830 and the name alexandrite comes from the Alexander II. The excavations for natural alexandrite were started in the Ural Mountains. This place was the most important one from which the natural alexandrite reached the Russian jewelers.

A lot of people do business with alexandrite. Randy G. Lander is one of them. She developed a passion for this gemstone and started making alexandrite jewelry in 1994.  She continues the tradition of trading like her ancestors, the Khazars. The Khazars from which she descends used to trade jewelry with many countries using medieval well-known trade routes. This is why Randy G. Lander is the most suitable person to give advice when buying alexandrite jewelry.

There were many beliefs in the past regarding the therapeutic and magical powers of natural alexandrite.  Some doctors used it to heal diseases and this is the reason why alexandrite jewelry used to be very popular. There was also the idea that the possessor of a natural alexandrite would only have good luck. Due to these myths and legends, the interest for alexandrite jewelry grew, but it also led to the creation of many forgeries. The best-made imitations of natural alexandrite are produced in special high-tech laboratories in Russia. The jewels made with artificial alexandrite are less expensive and can be bought by anyone.

There are ways to verify the authenticity of a natural alexandrite, but it is better if one lets a competent gemologist do this job. He will not scratch or deteriorate the reflective surface of the gemstone (as a client should in order to determine whether it is natural or not). The gemstone will be analyzed under magnification for certain patterns, inclusions, black spots, color and this process will only take a few minutes. This way you can avoid buying a fake alexandrite (like crysoberyl ) at the price of a natural one.

When buying such a gift for your girlfriend or wife, please take time to consider the qualities of alexandrite jewelry. Just imagine and see how irresistible the idea of having a rare and valuable jewel on the hand or neck of your loved one is. A perfect jewel is certainly the way to make a perfect gift.

January’s birthstone, the garnet, is believed to have blood purification properties and to protect against poisoning. Actress Faye Dunaway and supermodel Kate Moss are two celebrities who were born in January.

The amethyst, the gem of the month for February, is a symbol of serenity and peace. In addition, it’s reputed to protect the wearer from intoxication. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, singer Roberta Flack and actress Drew Barrymore have amethysts in their birthstone jewelry.

March’s birthstone is the clear blue aquamarine. Perhaps because of its color, it is sacred among sailors, who believe that it will protect them from the perils of the sea. NBA player Shaquille O’Neal, heartthrob Freddie Prinze Jr. and singing legend Liza Minnelli are among the celebrities who are under the protection of the aquamarine.

The eternally stylish and elegant diamond is April’s birthstone. Believed to symbolize true love, it is the most popular gem used in wedding rings. Among the notables having diamond birthstone jewelry are England’s Queen Elizabeth II, actress Jessica Alba and tennis player Andre Agassi.

May’s birthstone is the enigmatic emerald. Some people believe that emeralds are magic and had the ability to make the wearer psychic. Famous people having the emerald as their birthstone include British Prime Minister Tony Blair, socialite Bianca Jagger and singer Janet Jackson.

The simple and classic pearl is the birthstone for June. It is viewed by various cultures as a symbol of power, love, purity and chastity. Pearl birthstone jewelry celebrities count sex symbols Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie among their numbers.

The red ruby is July’s birthstone. It is believed to help in matters of love and to enhance sexual prowess. Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, are among the celebrities born in July.

Birthstone jewelry for August includes the lime green peridot, is traditionally believed to give good sleep and protect the wearer from nightmares. Oscar winner Halle Berry and Grammy winner Whitney Houston are two of the women who count the peridot as their birthstone.

Sapphire is the birthstone for September. It is believed the give the power of precognition and is also linked to joy and peace. Two glamorous figures who can be poster babies for sapphire birthstone jewelry are actresses Brigitte Bardot and Gwyneth Paltrow.

The delicate opal is October’s birthstone. Some cultures believe the opal brings bad luck, while others associate it with innocence and purity. Tony-winning actress Julie Andrews and U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton were born in October.

The topaz is central in November’s birthstone jewelry. Medicine men and women in some cultures used ground topaz in their concoctions to heal asthma, and the birthstone was also reputed to have a calming effect on the quick-tempered. The late Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco and Hollywood actress Demi Moore are two examples of famous November babies.

Finally, we have turquoise as December’s birthstone. The Indians of North America revered this gem because of its power to warn the wearer of danger and because of the luck it brought. Pop princess Britney Spears and film director Steven Spielberg celebrate their birthdays in December.

Wearing birthstone jewelry is a popular tradition that continues to this day. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches and many other dress accessories adorned with these gems are not only fashionable but also more meaningful for the wearer or for the recipients of such gifts. Also, having birthstone jewelry is a reminder that you have at least one thing in common with celebrities!

There are charms that you can get for silver necklaces as well. They are really fun and you can place several on the same chain. If this is your intent, make sure you go with a high quality chain. You need it to be strong enough to hold the weight of the charms. You definitely don’t want it to break and then you will end up losing all of your charms.

Take your time to look around at various jewelry stores for silver necklaces. They make perfect gifts for the holidays, birthdays, or just to thank someone for being special in your life. There are silver necklaces available for men as well as those available for women to choose from.

The fact that silver necklaces are so affordable and they look grant certainly has a lot to do with the fact that they sell so well. You will notice they have become more and more popular in society. As the demand for them continues to go up, you can be sure the selection of lovely silver necklaces will continue to increase as well.

The prices for silver necklaces will vary depending on what you are looking for. You can also shop for them only by price. You may find you can get a better deal online due to the cost of the middleman being cut out. Just make sure you are getting quality items from sites you can trust.

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While traditional charms dangle, Italian charms feature individual pieces soldered flat onto the surface of a charm link. These flat, modular pieces form an Italian charm bracelet when they are hooked together. The standard sized Italian charm is 9mm, which is measured diagonally across the piece. However, Italian charms are also available in small (5mm), large (13mm) and mega (18mm) sizes. It is important to remember that since Italian charms have standardized sizing, they are compatible across brands.

When looking into purchasing Italian charms, you will come across the term starter bracelet. You will need to begin with a starter bracelet, which consists of eighteen blank links. In order to create a personalized Italian charm bracelet, these blank links are replaced, one by one, with selected designs of Italian charms. The modular style allows the charms to be removed and replaced with other designs as desired.

Available Styles

The intrigue of Italian charm collecting is that with so many styles available, the possibilities are endless. With such variety at your fingertips, you can create a truly unique collection. Choose from enamel painted charms, laser charms, photo charms, licensed charms, double links and super links to add to your growing collection.

Create a Gift with Italian Charms

Italian Charms are the most affordable way to create a personalized bracelets with unique meaning. And, there is an amazing variety to choose from. It’s no surprise, then, that tens of thousands of women each year collect Italian charms and give them as gifts. Whenever buying for yourself or as a gift, the first thing you need to do is get a “starter bracelet” containing blank links. Then, get an additional 4-5 charms to start the bracelet. The recipient can easily replace blank links on the starter bracelets with the charms you give them – and any others they get in the future – to develop a unique bracelet over time.