Jewelry

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Jewelry Buying Guides and Tips

eBay Guides: Jewelry & Watches Buying Guides
eBay Guides: Birthstone Jewelry Guide...
wikiHow: How to Choose Jewelry
eHow: How to Buy Jewelry Made of Precious Metals
Expert Village Videos: Accessorizing With Jewelry Tips
HSN: Jewelry Cleaning Tips and Care Advice

Jewelry History and Information

Fashion-Era.com: Jewellery History
Wikipedia: List of Jewellery Types
Jewelry Television: Learn about Jewelry and Gemstones
Jewelry.com: Jewelry Basics
Blue Nile: Diamond and Jewelry Education

Antique and Vintage Jewelry

About.com: Antique and Collectible Jewelry Guides
eBay Guides: Vintage Jewelry QUICK-TIPS Re Costume Fine

Jewelry High-End Retailers

Blue Nile: Diamonds and Fine Jewelry
Neiman Marcus: Jewelry & Accessories
Saks Fifth Avenue: Jewelry & Accessories
Barneys New York: Women's Jewelry
Nordstrom: Jewelry

Jewelry General Retailers

Macy's: Jewelry & Watches
JCPenney: Jewelry
Sears: Jewely and Watches
Target: Jewelry
Wal-Mart: Jewelry
eBay: Jewelry & Watches

Compare Prices

NexTag: Jewelry & Watches comparison shopping
Shopzilla: Jewelry & Watches comparison shopping
Google Product Search: Jewelry comparison shopping

Jewelry Bargains

Jewelry Television: Clearance Jewelry
Jewelry.com: Jewelry on Sale
Yahoo! Shopping: Jewelry bargains
MSN Shopping: Jewelry & Watches bargains
Overstock.com: Jewelry bargains
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads: Jewelry Supplies Smart Bargains

Jewelry Making Information and Tips

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads: Beading How-To's
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads: Jewelry Making Designs
JewelrySupply.com: Do It Yourself Projects
About.com: Oldies But Goodies: Jewelry Making Tips
Howstuffworks: How to Make Christmas Jewelry

Jewelry Supplies

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
JewelrySupply.com
Michaels: Bead Products
JoAnn: Jewelry Making and Beading Supplies
Jewelry Television: Jeweler Supplies

Jewelry Message Boards and Blogs

teamsugar: Jewelry blog posts
Luxist: Jewelry blog posts
DiamondChatForum.com: Forums
Diamond Review: Diamond Jewelry Message Board

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Guide Note

Jewelry is a type of accessory that includes necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, and earrings. Jewelry is designed for men, women, and children and can be made from a variety of different materials including Silver, Gold, Metal, and Wood.

Fast Facts

Dates back 100,000 years
The name originates from the Latin word jocale meaning plaything
Began with materials made from bone, teeth, and shell
Considered a symbol of wealth and artistic display
Can incorporate beads, stones, gems, and diamonds

History of Jewelry

While the formation of beads are an example of a type of jewelry about 100,000 years ago, the first known jewelry pieces were worn by the Cro-Magnons about 40,000 years ago. The pieces were made of bone and teeth and were worn as necklaces and earrings to show tribal membership and serve as protection. From there the Egyptians also created jewelry, evolving it with the use of gold and metals to symbolize power and wealth. The Greeks continued in that evolution with the use of beading and soon mastered the art of working with pearls and gemstones such as amethyst.

Types of Gemstones

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