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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has devised a set of guidelines to grade diamond color. The color of graded diamonds is compared to the color of control stones, preselected gems of a specific color.
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Eva Longoria at the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards, January 27, 2008
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria chose these bold drop earrings for the SAG Awards. The upper portion of each earring (they appear to be studded with diamonds) hugs and extends up the lobe. A red teardrop gemstone dangles beneath her ear.
Jewelry clasps keep pieces like necklaces, bracelets and anklets securely in place, and even though we usually think of clasps as functional components — or we don’t think about them at all — a designer’s ability to choose the best clasp for a piece of jewelry can either enhance or detract from its overall appearance. It’s not all about looks though. Ask yourself a few questions about clasps before you buy jewelry. Can you open the clasp easily? Is the jewelry secure when the clasp is closed? If the clasp is visible, is it attractive? I hope my clasp tutorial will help you make good clasp selections.
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