Trader Lou on February 28th, 2010

Sterling Silver Rings Starting at Just $15View All of These
Rings
Save an additional
40% on these select rings. All of
them are handcrafted with .925 sterling silver. Available for a limited
time and while supplies [...]

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Trader Lou on February 26th, 2010

Hand-Hammered
Ring DesignsShop
These ItemsI You’ll find some of
our latest designs that we are particulary excited about.  These are
hand-hammered rings.  Why are they so special?  Because we’re using a
variety of different materials which show a number of textures.  Each piece
is truely unique.  These are made of sterling silver, brass, gold and
numerous gemstones.  And the price?  Because the craftsmen [...]

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Trader Lou on February 22nd, 2010

OVERVIEW
The goal of this buyer’s guide is to leave you, the consumer, less confused for reading it, not more so, by providing useful, unbiased information that will aid you in understanding ammolite. It will be broken into categories, so you can read as little or as much as you like, and focus on your particular [...]

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Trader Lou on February 17th, 2010

16 gauge: .051 inches, 1.29 millimeters. Very heavy and thick wire. Use with heavy duty tools.
Project uses: Wire sculpture, bracelet bases, unsupported shapes, neckwires.
18 gauge: .040″ 1.02 millimeters. Medium thick wire. Use with regular jewelry tools.
Project uses: Wine charms, clasps, gift wrapping, decorations, wire wrapping beads with large holes, chainmaking.
20 gauge: .032″ .81 millimeters. Medium [...]

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Trader Lou on February 16th, 2010

Have you ever wondered about the letters, numbers or pictures on the back of Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry? These marks are referred to as hallmarks or trademarks. They can help you identify where the piece was made, the identity of the silversmith and the approximate age of the piece.
The hallmark identifies the quality [...]

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Trader Lou on February 15th, 2010

Gemstones are broadly categorized by experts either as precious stones or semi-precious stones. There are only a few stones that have been classified as precious stones and have immense demand in the gems market. But semi-precious stones like Larimar gem also attract great demand mainly because of their beauty and relatively affordable price. Larimar gemstone [...]

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Trader Lou on February 12th, 2010

1. Try to use American companies.
Most cases of fraud or counterfeit items being sold are filed against foreign companies. There is also a language barrier that can cause problems when trying to resolve any issues thay may arise.
2. Know what you are buying.
Try to do some research on the gemstone species you are [...]

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Trader Lou on February 11th, 2010

Most experienced gold and silver buyers know what the value of gold and silver is on a day-to-day basis. That’s how they make their money. I have seen hundreds of sales where sellers practically give away gold and silver because they simply don’t know what they have, or what it’s worth. I have also seen [...]

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Trader Lou on February 9th, 2010

Natural pearls are more valuable than cultured pearls since they are rarer. There is a need for every woman to own a pearl ring once in her life time. Pink-hued white pearls are considered one of the most expensive. The simple feminine elegance of the pearl is basically a woman’s right to possess.
The asymmetrical [...]

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Trader Lou on February 3rd, 2010

Pearls are one of the most sought after gemstones by both men and women. Therefore, they need no introduction. Pearls are not only popularly used in wedding jewelries for brides, but are available in simple designs for every day use as well. Due to the growing popularity and demand for pearl jewelry, the size of [...]

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