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Home buttonNAV ABOUT.gif  NAV CONTACT-US.gif Buying Jewelry NAV-JEWELRY BUYING NAV JEWELRY-GLOSSARIES.gif NAV JEWELRY-INFORMATION.gifNAV JEWELRY-STYLE.gif   Begin your education with a brief history of fashion jewelry, aka costume jewelry, aka fake jewelry, aka cocktail jewelry. 

Paste jewelry was worn at court by royalty and the finest lords and ladies of the realm. 
Costume jewelry became part of the high fashion world during the 1920's. 
Who elevated faux jewelry to a fashion statement?

Gain an education on how to recognize quality handcrafted jewelry.  Fashion jewelry comes in a wide variety of quality.  Reputable artisans are more than willing to answer questions about the gemstones and metals used in the creation of their work.  Many people are reluctant to ask questions because they are afraid to appear unknowledgeable, or because they do not know what to ask.  Learn what enhanced means, how simulated, lab created and natural differ so that you know you what you are buying.

Find out how gemstones were and are used to convey messages.  Learn the what message a gift of jewelry conveys.

Learn how to safely clean and care for your jewelry.

 

 
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Updated 07.10.2010