Online Jewelry Shopping Tips
For anyone looking to purchase fine jewelry, online shopping can be a great way to find the right piece at the right price. There can be many advantages to buying fine jewelry online – with savings being one of the major factors. Reputable online jewelers usually have much lower overhead costs, and can pass those savings on to the consumer. Another advantage of buying fine jewelry online is convenience – you need travel no further than your computer to choose your jewelry and make your purchase. This being said, there are things you need to consider in order to make your fine jewelry purchase a positive experience.
Choose a Jeweler You Trust
The first thing you need to do is find an online jewelry store that you can trust. You will have to do a little bit of detective work in order to eliminate the less desirable companies and end up with a list of jewelers that you feel confident doing business with.
Find out if the website is secure. The jeweler’s website should have 128bit SSL security. This is an absolute must when you are purchasing online, since you will most likely be using a credit card or supplying your bank account information. Somewhere along the line you will be supplying information about yourself, and the 128bit SSL security will ensure that no unauthorized party can get access to your information.
Also, any diamond you buy, whether it is online or from a store, should come with a diamond certificate. The Gemological Institute of America independently certifies diamonds providing information on a diamond’s characteristics such as color, clarity and size. This is your best way of knowing the quality of the diamond you are buying.
The Online Jewelry Store Should Provide Excellent Customer Service
This cannot be stressed strongly enough. Before you make a fine jewelry purchase from a website consider contacting the jeweler’s customer service department by email and by phone. When talking to a customer service representative, ask questions and pay close attention to the responses you receive. If the rep seems irritated with your questions or is spending the entire phone call trying to rush you into buying a product, consider that a “red flag”.
If you contact them by email, check to see how quickly they reply. It should take them no longer than 48 hours during the business week – within 24 hours is the ideal. Look for professionalism and a helpful attitude in their emails.
The Website Should Be Informative
The jeweler’s website itself should have information on how to buy a quality diamond, the different types of precious metals, etc. They should have a wide variety of choices, and be able to help you find what is right for you. By providing you with information the company is helping you make an educated purchase.
Look for Quality Craftsmanship
What the Internet can offer you is the chance to shop several stores without having to drive all over town; this allows you to choose a company whose fine jewelry shows attention to detail and craftsmanship.
The Return Policy Can Be Important
What if you receive the jewelry and are dissatisfied? Review the company’s return policy before you buy so you know what rights you have if you want to return your fine jewelry purchase.
See If They Offer Extra Perks
Things like free shipping add up to big savings. If the online jeweler is located outside of the state you are buying from you pay no sales tax. Free shipping combined with no sales tax can make a big difference in your bottom line. Some companies offer a discount on your next purchase. This can also save you big money. If a company is offering these or other incentives, they will likely have this information throughout the site and in their shopping cart.
Your Jewelry Purchase Should Provide Good Value for the Money
When buying fine jewelry, you are getting a piece that will last a lifetime and become a family heirloom. Look for fine jewelry that offers the best value which is not only determined by how much the jewelry costs but by the quality of the piece and the materials used.
Online jewelry shopping offers convenience, selection and value. Consider the factors above when making your next fine jewelry purchase so you find the online jeweler that is right for you.
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Set of 2 Handcrafted Lacquered 'Violets' Jewelry Boxes (Thailand) $35.19 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Painted by hand, this jewelry box set showcases Thailand's ancient lacquer technique. Nantana Sompamitre applies as many as 20 coats of lacquer to the jewelry box pair and polishes them with powdered fired clay.Product Features :Colors: Black and purpleMaterials: Lacquered mango woodSet of two (2) boxesDimensions: 2.8 inches high x 2.5 inches diameterStory Behind the Art:Nantana Sompamitre learnt her craft from her husband. 'We married when I was 23 years old. We realized that with his skill and mine, we could start our own workshop. He taught me and thanks to my crafting background, I learned quickly. Gradually more shops took an interest in our work and we soon began to sell more. We were very happy as we could see we had a bright future ahead of us. This is what I am proudest of in life. I never dared to dream of a day like this.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral*Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days. |
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Handcrafted Lacquered Wood 'Secret Heart' Jewelry Box (Thailand) $21.99 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Painted by hand, this heart-shaped jewelry box showcases Thailand's ancient lacquer technique. Nantana Sompamitre applies as many as 20 coats of lacquer to the jewelry box and polishes it with powdered fired clay.Product Features :Colors: Black and redMaterials: Lacquered mango woodDimensions: 4.1 inches wide x 2.4 inches high x 4.3 inches deepStory Behind the Art:Nantana Sompamitre learnt her craft from her husband. 'We married when I was 23 years old. We realized that with his skill and mine, we could start our own workshop. He taught me and thanks to my crafting background, I learned quickly. Gradually more shops took an interest in our work and we soon began to sell more. We were very happy as we could see we had a bright future ahead of us. This is what I am proudest of in life. I never dared to dream of a day like this.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral*Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days. |
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Set of 4 Lacquered Wood 'Summer Phlox' Jewelry Boxes (Thailand) $21.49 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Painted by hand, this jewelry box set showcases Thailand's ancient lacquer technique. Nantana Sompamitre applies as many as 20 coats of lacquer to the jewelry box quartet and polishes them with powdered fired clay.Product Features :Color: Black and red, black and white, black and blue, black and purpleMaterials: Lacquered mango woodSet of four (4) boxesDimensions: 1.2 inches high x 2.0 inches diameterStory Behind the Art:Nantana Sompamitre learnt her craft from her husband. 'We married when I was 23 years old. We realized that with his skill and mine, we could start our own workshop. He taught me and thanks to my crafting background, I learned quickly. Gradually more shops took an interest in our work and we soon began to sell more. We were very happy as we could see we had a bright future ahead of us. This is what I am proudest of in life. I never dared to dream of a day like this.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral*Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days. |
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Shops Now (Hardcover) $43.65 Description not available. |
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Small Woodworking Shops (Paperback) $12.08 Description not available. |
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Dolls` House Shops, Cafes & Restaurants $12.66 In this guide to shops, cafes and restaurants, the author concentrates on design and decoration and, with numerous photographs and clear instructions, shows how to achieve realistic and stunning effects in period and modern settings. The book is filled with ideas for dolls` house enthusiasts, and there are styles to suit all tastes and budgets. |
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Jewelry (Paperback) $16.51 A guide to the evolution of modern jewelry, from Paleolithic shell beads to the offbeat, experimental jewelry of the late 20th century, including a look at jewelry`s social context, materials, and illustrious craftspeople. |
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Box Lacquered Wood 'The King's Kitty Cat' Jewelry Box (Thailand) $30.49 This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Painted by hand, this black cat jewelry box showcases Thailand's ancient lacquer technique. Nantana Sompamitre applies as many as 20 coats of lacquer to the jewelry box and polishes it with powdered fired clay.Product Features :Colors: Black and redMaterials: Lacquered mango woodDimensions: 5.1 inches wide x 3.3 inches high x 2.4 inches deepStory Behind the Art:Nantana Sompamitre learnt her craft from her husband. 'We married when I was 23 years old. We realized that with his skill and mine, we could start our own workshop. He taught me and thanks to my crafting background, I learned quickly. Gradually more shops took an interest in our work and we soon began to sell more. We were very happy as we could see we had a bright future ahead of us. This is what I am proudest of in life. I never dared to dream of a day like this.'What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.ImportedShips Carbon Neutral*Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days. |
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South African Township Barber Shops & Salons (Hardcover) $20.96 As the cultural and social hubs of South Africa`s townships, barbershops and salons serve not only as places to get your hair styled but as places to gather, gossip and come together as a community. They also happen to showcase sharp and snappy vernacular designs: renditions of the haircuts on offer as well as typographic demonstrations of each shop`s name. In South African Township Barbershops and Salons, Simon Weller presents his vivid photographs of these shops, their signage and their patrons alongside interviews with the proprietors, customers and the sign makers. Internationally acclaimed South African designer Garth Walker contextualizes these homemade signs and together with Weller`s atmospheric images of the townships across South Africa where these barbershops and salons are found, the case is made that these establishments reveal a great deal about South Africa today and the people who live in the townships.  |
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An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry $21.45 Shows examples of antique and modern jewelry from around the world and defines terms related to jewelry and jewelry making |
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The Historic Shops& Restaurants of New York $14.17 A survey of several dozen venerable food establishments that have managed to survive in New York despite changing times and tastes. |
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GameMastery Map Pack: Shops (Game) $10.77 Description not available. |
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The Best Vintage, Collectible & Antique Shops in Paris (Paperback) $13.69 Antiques aficionados and rummagers of every stripe: call to mind dimly lit attics, trunks smelling of old leather, dusty cartons, and that indescribable tingle of suspense aroused by the idea of a hidden prize which has been lying there, biding its time, waiting for you to find it. If you follow the instructions we have mapped out for you, you might discover almost anything. . . Armed with this list of Paris addresses, carefully selected to fulfill all your desires, you`ll be equipped with what you need to search for the unknown, unexpected surprise, be it large or small. Paris still contains many mysterious secrets and magical places, which you`ll discover, to your wonderment, as you explore its secondhand stores that are brimming with all sorts of decorative curiosities. At the rear of a courtyard or sheltered by a nineteenth-century arcade, in a Gothic stone basement or in an ordinary-looking shop, you will find a cornucopia of delights at a variety of prices, always with charm.Fifty-eight antique, vintage, and curiosity shops-as well as the Saint-Ouen flea market-are profiled and photographed in this lavish guide to all things collectible in Paris. |
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Jewelry Handbook $15.4 Newman is a respected gemologist and author of eight guides on gems and jewelry. She presents a practical, visual guide for general readers and professionals on selecting jewelry that enhances an individual`s appearance while suiting his/her lifestyle and budget. Topics addressed include the benefits and drawbacks of various setting styles, mountings, chains and metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, titanium, tungsten and stainless steel. Illustrated throughout with b&w and full-color photographs and diagrams. Annotation )2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) |
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Hemp Jewelry $6.88 By following the easy and fun instructions in this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can finally make the colorful beaded hemp jewelry they`ve always admired in stores and craft stalls. Combining knots and beads, kids can fashion their own personal look by making bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings and more. |
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Crochet Jewelry $13.92 Crochet Jewelry takes crochet and beading in a whole new direction. The result is crocheted wire mesh and bead chokers that look like filigree, daisy chain necklaces, metallic yarns crocheted into arm cuffs, and pom pom brooches. The range is extraordinary (rings, hair barrettes, chokers, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, arm cuffs, bangles, brooches), the designs delightful and engaging. In addition to the 35 projects, there is an introductory section that covers, in step-by-step, photographically illustrated detail, all the crochet and jewelry-making techniques you need to know to complete these projects. |
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Jewelry Making for Fun! $21.06 Presents basic techniques for making jewelry along with a historical look at the purpose of jewelry and the objects used to make it. |
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Southern Railway`s Historic Spencer Shops (Paperback) $15.89 Southern Railway`s Spencer Shops was a vibrant part of the Southeast`s transportation network for more than 80 years. Starting in the late 1800s and continuing until its closure in 1979, the shop complex and its accompanying yards, transfer sheds, and stockyards constituted a major force in the economy of North Carolina and Southern states. The trains that the shop prepared were hauling everyday freight–Appalachian lumber, Piedmont textiles, and perishables–or were famous passenger trains like the Crescent, the Peach Queen, and many more. Others were more notable, such as the locomotive in the folk ballad "The Wreck of the Old 97" or President Roosevelt`s funeral train in 1945. The Spencer Shops was an industrial power whose prominence today is celebrated in its continued role as the home to the North Carolina Transportation Museum. This book tells the story of how Spencer Shops came to be, its role in transportation, and its continued use today as a North Carolina Historic Site. |
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Ribbon Jewelry $10.9 "Join designer Ani Afshar for a jewelry-making workshop to create a bead necklace with long ribbon streamers, another bead necklace with cropped ribbons, and a pair of beaded drop earrings. Then introduce your own variations as you build skills with Ani`s guidance and over 100 color photographs that detail each step. A gallery of similar styles Ani has made with different beads and colors will inspire you to keep creating"–P. [4] of cover. |
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Traditional Jewelry of India (Paperback) $37.26 Looks at the history, technical developments, and aesthetic tradition of Indian jewelry. |
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Origami Jewelry $16.31 With precise instructions and vivid, four-color photographs, Ayako Brodek shows readers how to create 40 elegant and unusual pieces of jewelry. Each project includes a list of materials, illustrated step-by-step folding and finishing instructions, a beautiful photo of the completed piece, and suggested color variations, paper designs and embellishments to make each piece exciting and unique. The book opens with sections on choosing paper, equipment, basic folds and bases, and making the piece that then become building blocks for all of the modular and beaded origami jewelry designs featured in the book. There is a section on finishing techniques, followed by the main part of the book, the Directory. Author Ayako Brodek has organized the Directory by seasons and motif, and includes a section of Traditional Japanese Designs as well. Each project is coded by type: (F) Figure; (M) Modular; and (B) Bead. For Spring, readers will learn to make the Butterfly brooch/pendant, hairpin, bracelet and earrings; The Flower Bouquet brooch; and the Chick & Egg brooch/pendant. Summer offers the Sunburst brooch/pendant and matching earrings; the Seashell brooch and earrings; and Beach barrettes. In Fall, theres the Leaf brooch/pendant and earrings and the Pinecone necklace and earrings; and for Winter, the Festive foil beaded bauble necklace and earrings, and the Star brooch/pendant and earrings. In Traditional Japanese Designs, readers will find favorites like the Crane brooch/pendant, tie tack and earrings; the Kimono brooch/pendant and earrings; and the Paper Fan brooch/pendant and earrings. |
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Home and Travel Jewelry Cleaner $33.49 This ultra compact jewelry cleaner is ideal for travel or home use. Use it to clean and brighten all of your favorite jewelry pieces. Battery operated Two cleaning cyclesIncludes two 1/2-ounce packs of gem and jewelry concentrateJewelry basketJewelry brush Dimensions: 15 inches round |
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Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry $28.45 Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry reveals the captivating history of the art of American Indian jewelry making, uncovering the ancient techniques, tools, and materials that have shaped contemporary southwestern jewelry. As you explore Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry`s stunning photography, let the art speak to you of how it came to be and what it represents, echoing a similar message still told by traditional Native American jewelry. |
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How to Improve at Making Jewelry (Paperback) $8.89 Describes the basics of jewelry making, including the history of jewelry making, materials used, methods of beading, and wirework, and provides over ten varieties for jewelry projects. |
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Jewelry International (Hardcover) $34.65 The glamour and excitement of the world of haute jewelry is explored in Jewelry International. The world`s most famous jewelers come together, presenting their most luscious pieces for your delectation. Jewelry International, the only book of its kind, features the world`s most exquisite jewels and the companies that craft them. |
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The Jewelry Architect (Paperback) $17.61 Innovative jewelry artist Kate McKinnon takes you on a creative journey of techniques and projects in "The Jewelry Architect" as she uses a variety of materials and tools to create gallery-quality bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Features jewelry making tips and 16 gorgeous fashion-forward projects. |
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Jewelry Concepts and Technology $93.56 The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability–a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history. |
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The Art of Juliana Jewelry $43.34 "This exquisite book takes you to a jewelry Magical Kingdom of theatrical beauty, showcasing dazzling Juliana jewelry made by William DeLizza and Harold Elster from 1947 to the 1990s…"–Jacket. |
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Fabric Jewelry (Paperback) $16.3 Discover how to combine scraps of silk with vintage fabrics, buttons, and a range of inexpensive notions to create one-off jewelry pieces. |
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Hot Connections Jewelry (Paperback) $15.47 Details materials and techniques for soldering and provides lessons and projects inspired by the author`s own jewelry designs. Original. |
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Metalwork Jewelry (Paperback) $12.9 Describes the basics of creating jewelry with metallic materials, and provides thirty-five projects for pieces inspired by the genre of steampunk. |
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Hemp Happy Jewelry (Paperback) $6.92 Thirty one fun jewelry items to make using hemp. Beads are added with knoted hemp to make bracelets and necklaces. |
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Time Out 2011 London Shops and Services (Paperback) $13.5 Description not available. |
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Essential Guide to London's Retro Shops $16.3 Description not available. |
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Sacramento`s Southern Pacific Shops (Paperback) $16.33 Description not available. |
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Bead Jewelry 101 (Spiral) $18.8 Bead Jewelry 101, 2nd Edition is a complete bead jewelry course in a book! Written for the absolute beginner, these thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide you through the basics of making bead jewelry. Authors Ann and Karen Mitchell are a dynamic team of professional jewelry designers that teach you all about the tools and materials and show you how to use them. The project chapters are organized by different jewelry parts, called findings, so that you learn new techniques and build new skills with every piece of jewelry you create. Variations of the projects give you great ideas and lead you in new directions as you learn to design your own jewelry. The book contains 30 easy projects that teach the techniques for making endless jewelry designs. The spiral binding helps to keep the pages open flat while you follow the directions. Learn to make bead jewelry in a few hours and enjoy the rewards for a lifetime! |
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Seed Bead Jewelry $7.87 This booklet presents seven beautiful jewelry projects made with inexpensive seed beads. From a simply strung multistrand necklace to netted earrings to a bracelet made wtih a daisy chain variation, these projects offer a wonderful array of ways to turn seed beads into appealing jewelry. |
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Jump Ring Jewelry (Paperback) $8.9 Twenty four projects. You`ll be amazed at how easy it is to make chain jewelry from jump rings. Whether you want to make a boldly dramatic statement or just add a delicate sparkle to your day, you will find enticing jewelry to fit every mood. |
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1,000 Jewelry Inspirations (Paperback) $10.65 A visual catalog for jewelry, bead artists and crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many ideas at their fingertips to inspire their own projects   A showcase of stunning jewelry bits and pieces, "bling" and embellishments, this collection is made to feed the creative appetites of crafters and jewelry makers everywhere. The book offers color, sparkle, texture, dimension, and clever, creative use of materials. One piece of jewelry might have several points of interest to be highlighted: an antique clasp, textured lampwork beads, and intricate knots.   |
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Jewelry Upcycled! (Paperback) $14.65 A book with 300 full-color illustrations offers an overview of a variety of recycled materials and techniques used to created beautiful jewelry pieces. Original. |
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The Bead Jewelry Bible (Paperback) $15.99 Create unique bead jewelry with a truly professional finishMaster essential techniques to make beautiful, long-lasting jewelry, including wirework, bead stitches and stringingLearn about the exciting array of beads available, and get expert guidance on building your own collectionGain practical advice about planning and color that will allow you to create original and exciting jewelryDiscover the basic tools, equipment and findings used to create stunning designsWith 12 step-by-step projects to get you started, and all the techniques and ideas needed to create your own, this is the ultimate resource for making bead jewelry |
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Jewelry Collection Box $258.99 Store your treasures in an equally beautiful jewelry boxAmazing box serves not only as a place to neatly store your jewelry, but also as a vanity mirrorJewelry box features a slot to hide coins behind the sliding mirrorWood Collection box in a rustic burl veneer with swivel mirror on top |
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Jewelry Making $16.32 Description not available. |
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Designing Jewelry $44.32 Description not available. |
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Warman`s Jewelry (Paperback) $20.07 Presents descriptions, prices, and color photographs of over a thousand pieces of vintage jewelry. |
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Jewelry in a Jiffy (Paperback) $13.43 A crafter`s guide to making fashionable beaded jewelry in an hour. Jewelry in a Jiffy is for the impatient beader. It has more than 55 original beaded jewelry projects and many more variations, the majority of which can be completed in about an hour — instant gratification.Clear step-by-step instructions, color photographs and line drawings are accompanied by stunning photographs of all the finished pieces. Beautiful close-up images of sparkling crystals, elegant pearls and polished metal beads will inspire novice and experienced crafters alike.The book begins with a chapter on techniques, fittings (such as spacers), fasteners, tools and types of beads. The projects, organized according to style and material, include:Mostly metalBraceletsMagnetic jewelryQuick and easyPearls and crystalsFelt. Jewelry in a Jiffy is a straightforward guide to making fashionable personalized jewelry. With these creative projects and clear explanations of basic skills, the only limit is the beader`s imagination. |
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Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry $16.31 This book is the first book of its kind, concentrating not only on costume jewelry, but also on those pieces that are unmarked or unsigned by the manufacturer. Over 1,000 photographs featuring 3,500 pieces of antique and collectible costume jewelry highlight this beautiful book. Brown carefully illustrates and discusses such details as the types of metal finishes used, the different cuts of stones, and stone setting techniques. Easy to read charts covering time lines, fashion dates, and jewelry introductions are provided for ease in identification of pieces. All photographs are indexed for easier research, and a helpful glossary has been included. 2005 values. |
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Amerileather Leather Jewelry Roll $13.99 Keep yourself in high style from your wardrobe right down to your jewelry and accessories. This jewelry roll features specially designed compartments to hold studded earrings, bracelets and necklaces.Travel accessory is compact enough to carry in a handbag Secures with a leatherbelt buckle closure for added safetyDeep, medium and shallow zippered pockets to securely storeyour precious gemsRing bar with snap closureProtected earring panelMatching suede-lined jewelry rollMeasures 8.75 inches long x 1.25 inches wide x 4 inches high |
