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[...] risks with little-known designers. “Our customer is stepping away from the association of fine jewelry as staid and black tie,” said Sasha Sarokin, a buyer for Net-a-Porter, the online luxury [...]

[...] in its usage and styling and this delicately hued alloy is one of the major trends for fine jewelry for Spring 2014 6. Fair trade and ethical gemstones - Other than style, one of the biggest [...]

[...] . Stepping on such beautiful diamonds seemed criminal. Thus began my long fascination with fine jewelry. I’d stare at my mother’s pieces like they were an exotic species. When I was [...]

[...] James Worrell/Photodisc/Getty Images Platinum is a rare precious metal that's used to create fine jewelry. Its heavy weight and durability make platinum a metal that will not wear away with constant [...]

[...] gold. To be considered "platinum," however, the metal must contain at least 90% pure platinum. Recently, many jewelers have begun to offer a more affordable alternative, 585 Platinum, [...]

[...] platinum jewelry sold in the US. Platinum content is usually expressed as the amount of pure platinum the jewelry contains in parts per thousand. Think about it like this... you mix up a huge [...]

[...] copper, while green gold results from mixing gold with copper, silver and zinc. When creating white gold, pure gold is combined with copper, zinc and nickel (or palladium). There are distinct [...]

[...] "Help & Advice on How to Live with Nickel Allergy  When You Love Wearing Jewelry!" Just because you have nickel allergy it doesn't [...]

[...] in strength, resistance to scratches and shades of white. In some jewelry pieces, white and yellow gold are paired together, producing a beautiful two-tone look. Platinum Platinum’s natural [...]

[...] withengravedmotifs. Platinum looks stunning when combined with contrasting touches of 18K yellow gold. The Platinum Group of Metals Six related metals belong to the Platinum Group of Metals, or PGM: [...]

[...] anymore. Some of the most covetable baubles these days are made by a new generation of jewelry designers who are shaking up the old craft. Ask the buyers of top boutiques, who are stocking their [...]

[...] . Valued for its purity, rarity and strength, platinum is considered the most precious of all jewelry metals. Its beautiful color and elegant appearance make it an ideal choice for brides and all [...]

[...] US Federal Trade Commission, FTC, publishes guidelines for acceptable marking standards for platinum jewelry sold in the US. Platinum content is usually expressed as the amount of pure platinum the [...]

[...] pieces, white and yellow gold are paired together, producing a beautiful two-tone look. Platinum Platinum’s natural white color is a beautiful complement to diamonds, while its rarity also [...]