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The roaring 20's saw the birth of costume jewelry in the United States. Fabulous Fakes is a term used for Antique American Costume Jewelry. It is generally fashioned of sterling silver, gold plated metals, colorful glass stone as well as stunning rhinestones. Many designers such as Miriam Haskell began producing their lines of jewelry styles near the mid-twenties. Meanwhile during the 20's and 30's, many immigrants from Europe began producing their own lines of superb jewelry styles in places such as New York, Chicago and Providence, Rhode Island. In the 1940's Hollywood celebrities began wearing costume jewelry in films as well as in their everyday lives, this helped increase the popularity of this type of jewelry. Joseff of Hollywood is one of the most well know designers of such items, while other popular designers include, Nettie Rosenstein, ... more»

Okay, gentlemen, it is time to dispel some of the myths surrounding the selection of men's wedding rings, especially now that there are so many different metals on the market. You may not hear this kind of advice from a traditional jeweler (maybe because they are secretly hoping you will drop a couple grand for a platinum ring), so I am going to give it to you straight: Palladium men's wedding bands really are every bit as great as people say they are. And that is my honest opinion. Sure, platinum is a stunningly beautiful metal, and gold is always a luxurious pick. There are even many new and incredibly strong "industrial metals" available today, such as titanium, tungsten and stainless steel. Each of these metals has its own unique selling points, and each can be ... more»

Black diamond rings are increasing in popularity. Only a short time ago, most people had never heard of black diamonds, although they have been around for 100s of years. They are now considered the rarest of diamonds and can actually sometimes be worth more than a colorless diamond or a yellow diamond. They are an opaque black color and have the same strength as other diamonds. These diamonds are found mostly in Brazil and in the Central African Republic. Celebrities are even starting to wear black diamond rings. Many people see these rings as an edgier choice to the traditional clear diamond. Even black diamond wedding rings are starting to catch on as many couples are looking to do something a little different. And why not, as they really do add a new dimension to traditional ... more»