Posts Tagged ‘fine jewelry’
Posted on May 5th, 2009 by Lindsey Harper
One of the things Italy is known for is its Murano glass. It is fine glass made near Venice, Italy. This type of glass is very special because it is unique to the area. Murano glass automatically makes you think of Italy. Now you can own one of these treasures as a beautiful necklace.
This lovely fine jewelry pictured above is designed in 925 Red Murano glass. Murano glass which is blown by hand becomes a unique work of art.
You can be one of the first to bid on this womens jewelry. The online auction began on April 28 and ends on May 10. This lovely necklace has a retail value of $379.00. However, you can bid on this gem with a starting bid of only $9.00! Imagine owning a necklace of this kind for far less than the retail value!
Murano Glass Necklace Online Auction
If you are a lover of womens jewelry, you probably have price in mind. One of the best ways I have found to find jewelry at great prices is at an online auction.
These types of auctions can be hard to pinpoint without some assistance. I highly recommend Government Auction Network. It is your one stop shopping source for fine jewelry, computers, vehicles, real estate, furniture and more. Government Auction Network delivers lists government auctions and auctions online that present you with some of the greatest deals around.
These auctions come and go fast, but Government Auction Network lists starting and ending dates so that you can keep informed of everything that’s happening. You can be the lucky winner of an incredible deal at Government Auction Network.
There are various facts and rules about auctions, but I’m always here to answer questions. Click on “About Lindsey’ then click on “Just Ask Me.”
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When the majority of folks think of diamonds, they bring up mental images of sparkling white gems that glitter and shimmer, catching and reflecting light in dazzling arrays. In most instances, when it is time to shop for and purchase diamond jewelry, people seek out diamonds that are the most clear and brilliant. However, the black diamond, while not bright and clear is another variety of the precious stone that is increasing in popularity.
There was a time when a diamond of this darkest color was considered to be damaged, flawed, imperfect and virtually worthless. But that opinion has changed significantly and black diamonds are quickly becoming one of the unique league of gems that are being more and more sought-after, precisely because of their rarity and their exquisite uniqueness.
For those who think of the typical diamond jewelry and fashion jewelry bling that incorporates standard diamonds as just “ordinary,” a black diamond may be just the thing they are looking for to set themselves apart. While it might seem odd to characterize any kind of fine jewelry that features a radiant diamond as common, when trying to stand out from the crowd these days, black diamonds can help do just that.
If you are in the market for black diamonds, then you should know that they are not all “created equal” and some care and attention needs to be given to the various characteristics of this unique gemstone. As with any type of rare gem, it is important to be sure about the quality of the stone before making a purchase.
First of all, it should be known that black diamonds can vary in color and might appear to be light gray or smoky, dark gray or pure black. What give these diamonds their tint and smoky color is inclusions of various types of minerals in the stone. The most common mineral inclusions in these black beauties are various iron oxides, such as hematite, sulfide, or magnetite.
The higher the concentration of oxides, the darker and richer the tone, from a light gray all the way to black. This tinting is caused not by impurities, but by the inclusions, and black diamonds are typically opaque. However, there are some specimens that are semi-transparent or even translucent, and these are extremely rare and even more valuable.
Carbonados are a classification of black diamonds which have virtually no value in terms of the gem in the jewelry industry. Even though they might be labeled as black diamonds, carbonados are very porous and they are much more common, and therefore carry less value than the gem-quality stones. In fact, the most common use for carbonados is as an abrasive and they are often used to cut and to shape the high-quality diamond stones.
Since the gray or black diamond is still an uncommon sight in most fine jewelry store stores, these rare beauties are also very expensive. One way to reduce the cost of a fine piece of jewelry is to limit the use of the black diamonds, perhaps by choosing to use just one as the centerpiece of the setting. The main stone can be surrounded by less expensive diamonds or other gemstones and this will actually help to highlight the black beauty.