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		<title>Diamond Jewelry in Women’s Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diamond jewelry plays an important role in women&#8217;s life. Even if owning a diamond makes you feel more prized, it is not only the financial aspect to it.  Women consider jewelry investment, but also as a fashion style and a romantic message. Everyone knows how jewelry can complete women’s look and in some occasions it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diamond jewelry plays an important role in women&#8217;s life. Even if owning a diamond makes you feel more prized, it is not only the financial aspect to it.  Women consider jewelry investment, but also as a fashion style and a romantic message. Everyone knows how jewelry can complete women’s look and in some occasions it is considered obligatory. Diamonds can enhance someone performance as it can add the value of the clothes. This means that jewelry plays important roles in helping women to look stunning.</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/woman-in-diamond-jewelry.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-673" title="woman in diamond jewelry" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/woman-in-diamond-jewelry.jpg" alt="woman in diamond jewelry" width="502" height="228" /></a></p></blockquote>
<p>These gorgeous gemstones are perhaps the most desired commodities in the world. Want something exquisite to fuse your love relationship? Invest in a quality diamond. In the kind of society we live in, there is still some degree of importance placed on material wealth. Can you truly blame a woman for cherishing the diamond not only for its beauty but also for its value? They see it like this: <span style="color: #888888;"><strong>“Honey, you’re quite a catch and let this diamond ring symbolize my wish that you never leave me.”</strong></span> So let her feel that the diamond on her finger, neck, wrist or earlobe is a sign that she is loved, cherished and valued.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/diamond-cuff-bracelet.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-678" title="diamond-cuff-bracelet" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/diamond-cuff-bracelet.jpg" alt="diamond-cuff-bracelet" width="250" height="250" /></a><a href="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gold-diamond-right-hand-ring.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-677" title="gold-diamond-right-hand-ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gold-diamond-right-hand-ring.jpg" alt="gold-diamond-right-hand-ring" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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		<title>Something Blue for Brides</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By tradition a bride must wear:  Something new, something old, something borrowed and something blue. We can help you with the something new and the something blue. Here is a selection of blue stone jewelry from JR Jewelers online store. You can browse for more and you will discover different styles, stone dimensions and type. Multi stone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By tradition a bride must wear:  Something new, something old, something borrowed and something blue. We can help you with the<span style="color: #c0c0c0;"> <span style="color: #333333;">something new</span></span><strong><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"> </span></strong>and the<span style="color: #333399;"> <span style="color: #99ccff;"><strong>something blue</strong></span></span><span style="color: #99ccff;">.</span></p>
<p>Here is a selection of blue stone jewelry from <span style="color: #333399;"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/">JR Jewelers online store</a></span>. You can browse for more and you will discover different styles, stone dimensions and type. Multi stone settings are our favorite.</p>
<div id="attachment_644" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-637" title="Aquamarine and Diamond Right Hand Ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/aquamarine-ring-up.jpg" alt="Aquamarine and Diamond Right Hand Ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Aquamarine and Diamond Right Hand Ring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_644" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-644" title="Blue Topaz Diamond Necklace" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blue-topaz-diamond-necklacert.jpg" alt="Blue Topaz Diamond Necklace" width="250" height="250" /></a></p>
<p><div id="attachment_640" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><p class="wp-caption-text">Blue Topaz Black Diamond Ring</p></div><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-640" title="Blue Topaz Black Diamond Ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blue-topaz-black-diamond-ring.jpg" alt="Blue Topaz Black Diamond Ring" width="250" height="250" /></a></p>
<p><p class="wp-caption-text">Blue Topaz Diamond Necklace</p></div>
<div id="attachment_638" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-638" title="Blue Chalcedony Diamond Pendant" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blue-chalcedony-diamond-pendantg.jpg" alt="Blue Chalcedony Diamond Pendant" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blue Chalcedony Diamond Pendant</p></div>
<div id="attachment_641" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-641" title="Blue Topaz Cabochon Diamond Necklace" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blue-topaz-cabochon-diamond-necklace.jpg" alt="Blue Topaz Cabochon Diamond Necklace" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blue Topaz Cabochon Diamond Necklace</p></div>
<div id="attachment_645" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-645" title="Blue Topaz Diamond Ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blue-topaz-diamond-ring.jpg" alt="Blue Topaz Diamond Ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blue Topaz Diamond Ring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_647" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-647" title="Blue Topaz Diamond Ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blue-topaz-diamond-ringgh.jpg" alt="Blue Topaz Diamond Ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blue Topaz Diamond Ring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_648" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-648" title="Diamond Sapphire Ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/diamond-sapphire-ringn.jpg" alt="Diamond Sapphire Ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Sapphire Ring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_649" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-649" title="Blue Stone Necklace" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/g.jpg" alt="Blue Stone Necklace" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Blue Stone Necklace</p></div>
<div id="attachment_652" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-652" title="Sapphire and white gold ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sapphire-ring-up.jpg" alt="Sapphire and white gold ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sapphire and white gold ring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_651" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-651" title="Sapphire Diamond Ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sapphire-diamond-ring-upnd.jpg" alt="Sapphire Diamond Ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sapphire Diamond Ring</p></div>
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		<title>Autumn jewelry &#8211; JR Jewelers offer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JR Jewelers suggests for this fall warm and sweet colors for your jewelry wear. Gemstones in mild shades of gold-yellow, yellow, orange, brown, green, cognac red, and creamy white. They are lovely for the fall. For more gemstone jewelry access the JR Jewelers online store.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">JR Jewelers suggests for this fall warm and sweet colors for your jewelry wear. Gemstones in mild shades of gold-yellow, yellow, orange, brown, green, </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">cognac red</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">, and creamy white. They are lovely for the fall. For more gemstone jewelry access the<a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com"> JR Jewelers online store. </a><br />
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<div id="attachment_507" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/go/Home/Shop_by_category/Fine_Jewelry/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry/Directory_srk/Directory_Second_cnk/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry_drk/"><img class="size-full wp-image-507" title="JR Jewelers - Color gemstone necklace" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/color-gemstone-necklace.jpg" alt="color-gemstone-necklace" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">JR Jewelers - Color gemstone necklace</p></div>
<div id="attachment_509" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/go/Home/Shop_by_category/Fine_Jewelry/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry/Directory_srk/Directory_Second_cnk/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry_drk/"><img class="size-full wp-image-509" title="JR Jewelers - Multi color gemstone necklace" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/multi-color-gemstone-necklace.jpg" alt="JR Jewelers - Multi color gemstone necklace" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">JR Jewelers - Multi color gemstone necklace</p></div>
<div id="attachment_508" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/go/Home/Shop_by_category/Fine_Jewelry/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry/Directory_srk/Directory_Second_cnk/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry_drk/"><img class="size-full wp-image-508" title="JR Jewelers - Diamond Gemstone Necklace" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/diamond-gemstone-necklace.jpg" alt="JR Jewelers - Diamond Gemstone Necklace" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">JR Jewelers - Diamond Gemstone Necklace</p></div>
<div id="attachment_516" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/go/Home/Shop_by_category/Fine_Jewelry/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry/Directory_srk/Directory_Second_cnk/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry_drk/"><img class="size-full wp-image-516" title="JR Jewelers - Silver Green Amethyst Ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/silver-green-amethyst-ring.jpg" alt="JR Jewelers - Silver Green Amethyst Ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">JR Jewelers - Silver Green Amethyst Ring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_517" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/go/Home/Shop_by_category/Fine_Jewelry/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry/Directory_srk/Directory_Second_cnk/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry_drk/"><img class="size-full wp-image-517" title="JR Jewelers - Citrine silver ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/citrine-silver-ring.jpg" alt="JR Jewelers - Citrine silver ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">JR Jewelers - Citrine silver ring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_518" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.jrjewelers.com/go/Home/Shop_by_category/Fine_Jewelry/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry/Directory_srk/Directory_Second_cnk/Colored_Gemstone_Jewelry_drk/"><img class="size-full wp-image-518" title="JR Jewelers - Orange sapphire ring" src="http://www.jrjewelersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/orange-sapphire-ring.jpg" alt="JR Jewelers - Orange sapphire ring" width="250" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">JR Jewelers - Orange sapphire ring</p></div>
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		<title>How to choose a Bracelet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody kows just how difficult it is to choose a bracelet. Becouse the jewelry market is full with styles an designs, choosing a bracelet, as a gift for a friend or a  relative, can be quite difficult and time consuming. You do not have to be an jewelry expert to manage between so many designs, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody kows just how difficult it is to choose a bracelet. Becouse the jewelry market is full with styles an designs, choosing a bracelet, as a gift for a friend or a  relative, can be quite difficult and time consuming. You do not have to be an jewelry expert to manage between so many designs, styles, not to mention prices,in order to purchase a gorgeous and memorable bracelet. Simply follow these tips on how to choose a bracelet and see how easy is to choose a bracelet for yourself or for someone else as a gift:</p>
<p><strong>Budget</strong></p>
<p>First of all, you have to set a budget for yourself. You may think bracelets are easy to find, but what hinders people from buying them is the price. Decide and stick to the budget you&#8217;ve chosen for yourself and make sure that the bracelet doesn&#8217;t go over it (or if it does, don&#8217;t let it be more than 10%). Once you have a budget in mind, then it is time to look for a good bracelet.</p>
<p><strong>Design and Metal<br />
</strong></p>
<p>The first thing is to decide what design you want for your bracelet. This includes knowing how heavy the bracelet should be, if it&#8217;s streamlined or with pointed edges, if the mount for the diamonds or and gemstones are strong enough, etc. Here are some ideas you might want to consider:</p>
<ul>
<li> The prongs used to mount the gems should be sturdy and shouldn&#8217;t be too thin or else they could open up and fall off anytime unnoticed.</li>
<li> Consider the design dimensions of the bracelet to avoid instances where the metal is too thin, the overall bracelet too heavy, etc.</li>
<li>Make sure the designs are damage proof and that the bracelet can last for a long time without loosing its luster or strength.</li>
</ul>
<p>One way of determining the price of a bracelet is through the metal. The heaviness of the metal used and if the choice is a gold bracelet will determine if you can afford it or not. Usually jewelers are very excited to sell you gold bracelets, so make sure you know what kind you&#8217;re buying before handing over the money.</p>
<p><strong>Gems</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The next step in choosing a bracelet is choosing the gemstones. There are a lot of ways in choosing a bracelet based on gemstones, one of which is through associating them with the person&#8217;s birthstone. Here is a chart of birth stone colors to help you in the process.</li>
<li>Sometimes choosing alternative birthstones can help you stay in your budget.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Quality</strong></p>
<p>You have to know if the craftsmanship is of good quality or not. You should always demand well crafted bracelets, especially if you&#8217;re buying gold or silver ones as a gift. You will know if the craftsmanship of a certain bracelet is bad when you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Notice that the price is cheaper than normal good quality bracelets</li>
<li>Luster is  of low quality</li>
<li>The mount of the gemstones can easily be bent open.</li>
<li> Badly connected links</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Size and  Color</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Verify the size is appropriate for the the person who will wear the bracelet.</li>
<li> Does the color match ones wardrobe. Though gold and silver generally match more outfits, certain colors won&#8217;t be worn often.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Brands</strong></p>
<p>Name brands or at least established jewelers often have higher quality of craftsmanship. This is one of the reasons people often buy from designers. Tiffany&#8217;s and Harry Winston come to mind as many people&#8217;s favorites. However, there is a premium for this and your budget may encourage you to simply look for high quality materials without the name to go with it.</p>
<p>Hopefully, these tips will help you find the best bracelet!</p>
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