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The acrostic bracelets where the first letter of each gemstone spelled a word of friendship were very popular. For example a bracelet set with Lapis, Opal, Vermeil [hessonite garnet] and Emerald would spell Love.The Art Nouveau period once again saw changes to fashion and jewelry. Chameleons and serpents entwined themselves around bracelets. The mystical Egyptian scarab was found on bracelets and rings. Other popular creatures included dragonflies, butterflies, bees, peacocks, swans, and even bats. This was a very figural period attached to nature.If jewelry did not depict creatures it depicted flower blossoms or flower buds.From 1910 to 1939 women's fashions saw sleeveless or short sleeve dresses appear. The result was flexible bracelets and bangles worn on the upper arm. These arm bracelets were often adorned with gemstones or diamonds. From 1940 to 1949 US designers were greatly influenced by the designs from the French house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Bracelets with ribbon of hexagon lines centered on fine gemstones fastened with heavy clasps became very vogue.

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"I present thee the glowing metal, thence thy heart shall glow..." - line from a popular English literature play means, that the glow of gold shall be able to win the heart of the lady. They have an inbuilt love, for the sparkling metals.If money is not the factor while you are choosing a gift for your lady, nothing can succeed jewelry. A solitaire ring, a neckpiece or a simple designer watch can do the trick. With the invention of artificial jewelry the cash factor has also reduced to great extents, since now it is reasonable and easily available in any market.

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5 Pearl Necklace 69.99

Pretty Necklace is made of 5 Pearls, Marcasite and Sterling Silver.<BR>This new Silver necklace has Sterling mark on it. Each pearl has 4 leaves. The Pearl is the flower for the leaves. Very, very striking. A must for anyone who likes Pearls. <BR>necklace is about 16`` long.<BR>Fantastic price $69.99

Art Glass Pendent 64.99

Beautiful handmade Art Glass Pendent is signed and dated. <BR>I can`t read the scribbled signature, but I can read the date ``1991``. The person who made this beautiful pendent was a Doctor in Arcadia, Florida. Pendent has a gold wire going around side of Art Glass, than tied at top in a fancy knot. Truely a one of a kind, and is breathtaking with the light shining through.<BR>A true one of a kind.<BR> 1 1/2``L X 1``W<BR>$64.99

Aurora Borealis Bracelet Set 139.99

This very old Aurora Borealis Bracelet and Earring set are from around 1945.<BR>It was given to my mmother from her mother for a special occasion. There is no mark on either bracelet or earrings, and all 3 pieces are in perfect condition.<BR>I have been told that Aurora Borealis was made before Rhinestones, and has a larger array of colors than Rhinestones. They are gorgeous. Earrings are clip on kind.<BR>Bracelet has 175 small stones and 7 rectangler stones. about 7 1/4``L X 1``W><BR>Each earring has 21 small stones and 7 rectangler stones and 1 round in middle. about 1`` diameter<BR>These are very hot right now and sell for huge prices in the larger cities.<BR> Cost only about 68 cents a stone. <BR>$139.99

When buying jewelry, some of the terms used by the dealer can be confusing. Don't let this deter you from your purchase. A simple lesson can help you read through the jargon.Are you shopping for a ring? These jewelry settings are common when it comes to diamonds or other gemstones: Baguette: rectangular-shaped. Barion cut: traditional step-cut. Bezel: the jewelry's rim holds and completely surrounds the stone. Brilliant cut: reflect the most light from the stone; can be round, heart-shaped, oval, marquise, or pear-shaped. Cluster setting: this jewelry contains a large center stone surrounded by smaller stones. Emerald: rectangular- or square-shaped with cut corners. Marquise: double-pointed, boat-shaped stone. Pear: stones in the shape of a pear. Princess cut: square- or rectangular-shaped brilliant-cut stone.

Long gone is the aurora borealis or "disco ball" effect that was seen in synthetic diamonds of the past decades. New millennium synthetic diamonds—with similar hardness, clarity, fire, and brilliance—are indistinguishable with the naked eye and simply don't look fake. High quality synthetic diamonds even have the coveted hearts-and-arrows effect. This begs the question: If one were to saunter into a jewelry store with a synthetic diamond, can a jeweler tell the difference?

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