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Anniversary Gift Idea - Jewelry as an Anniversary Gift
By Sam and Tami Serio
Morning Light
Jewelry
Jewelry for anniversaries can be the perfect gift. It is widely known that
there are lists of birthstones and zodiacal or talismanic stones, there
are lists of stones for days of the week, hours of the day, for states of
the union, for each of the seasons, and for anniversaries as well!
Anniversary Stones
1. Gold Jewelry 9. Lapis Lazuli 25. Silver Jubilee
2. Garnet 10. Diamond Jewelry 30. Pearl Jubilee
3. Pearl 11. Turquoise 35. Emerald
4. Blue Topaz 12. Jade 40. Ruby
5. Sapphire 13. Citrine 45. Sapphire
6. Amethyst 14. Opal 50. Golden Jubilee
7. Onyx 15. Ruby 55. Alexandrite
8. Tourmaline 20. Emerald 60. Diamond Jubilee
Here Are Some Tips For Buying Jewelry As An Anniversary Gift Without Being
Ripped Off
1. There's a big difference between 14 karat gold and gold-plated jewelry.
Fourteen karat (14K) jewelry contains 14 parts of gold, mixed in
throughout with 10 parts of base metal. Gold-plated describes jewelry with
a layer of at least 10K gold bonded to a base metal. Gold plating
eventually wears away, depending on how often the item is worn and how
thick the plating is.
2. If you're buying a watch, determine whether you want one that runs on a
battery or one that must be wound daily. Ask if a warranty or guarantee is
included, how long it lasts, and what parts and repair problems it covers.
Also ask how and where you can get the watch serviced and repaired.
3. Know the difference between laboratory-created gemstones and naturally
mined stones. Stones created in the lab are visually identical to stones
mined from the earth. The big difference is in the cost:
laboratory-created stones are less expensive then naturally mined stones.
But because they look much like stones mined from the earth, they must be
identified as lab-created. If you want a naturally mined stone, ask if it
has been treated. Gemstone treatments- such as heating, dyeing or
bleaching- can improve a stone's appearance or durability. Some treatments
are permanent; some may create special care requirements. Treatments also
may affect the stone's value.
4. Ask whether pearls are imitation or real. Real pearls are made by
oysters or other mollusks; imitation pearls are man-made. Cultured pearls
are made by mollusks with human intervention; and irritant introduced into
their shells causes a pearl to grow. Real pearls that are not cultured are
fairly rare and expensive. The cost depends on the size, usually stated in
millimeters, and the coating or "nacre" on a real pearl, which gives it
its iridescence.
5. When you're buying a diamond, consider four criteria: cut, color,
clarity and weight, usually stated as carats. Each factor affects the
price. Color is sometimes "graded" on a scale. However, scales are not
uniform: a "D" may be the best color for one scale, but not for another.
Make sure you know how a particular scale and grade represent the color of
the diamond you're considering. A diamond can be described as "flawless"
only if it has no visible surface cracks or other imperfections when
viewed under 10-power magnification by a skilled diamond grader.
The Authors
of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved
with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially
invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of
information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together
they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their
profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.
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