Information, Websites References, Jewelry History, Jewelry trends and fashion.

All About Diamonds http://www.diamond.com/customer/jewelry_education.jsp
Learn all you ever wanted to know about Diamonds and let us guide you in making your decision a little easier. Cut Color Carat Shape Clarity Certification Care Value
Cubic Zirconia can be cleaned with any conventional jewelry cleaner or detergent. With such a high hardness and durability, you can use a brush to clean off dirt or oil also. Ultra sonic jewelry cleaners may also be used on CZ and will not damage the stone. However, when using soaps or detergents to clean CZ, you should wipe the jewelry and dry thoroughly to avoid residue from the soap leaving a film that will dull the brilliance of the stone. Cubic Zirconia should be cleaned frequently to remove oils from skin that also dull the brilliance of the gem.
World of Gemstones http://www.tradeshop.com/gems this website educates the consumer about most gemstones sold in the world today. It is full of excellent photos.
Fine Jewelry http://www.jic.org/index.asp a guide to just about everything about jewelry. For 60 years, JIC has provided consumers with information about fine jewelry, savvy shopping tips, care and cleaning information, jewelry history, and fashion trends through its work with print, broadcast and now, Internet media.

Jewelry care and cleaning

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Clean jewelry with a soft dry cloth. Rubbing gently to remove fingerprints and to shine the gemstones and silver. Occasionally clean with warm soapy water, especially if you notice dirt or oils on the stones. Dry jewelry thoroughly with a clean soft towel. Link to more information on jewelry care.

Gemstone care

Your gemstone jewelry comes metaphysically cleaned and programmed for you. However, if you wear your jewelry frequently or are dealing with many emotional or physical problems, your jewelry will need periodical cleansing. Link to more information on gemstone care

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World of Gemstones http://www.tradeshop.com/gems this website educates the consumer about most gemstones sold in the world today. It is full of excellent photos.