New Fall 2011 Jewelry Designs Bring Lower Prices and Trendy Looks Available for the first time by the end of September (be sure you’ve joined our email newsletter to learn exactly when). Below are some photos that are right off the shop floor of one of our jewelry artisans. The first impression I get is [...]

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Trader Lou on March 15th, 2011

An ornamental material consisting of crystalline aggregates of green zoisite with non transparent ruby inclusions it is found in Tanzania and the general appearance is unmistakable.
There isn’t another stone like it in the mineral world. The green zoisite is relatively soft, between 5.5 – 6.5 while the ruby inclusions are usually quite [...]

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Trader Lou on March 8th, 2011

A silicate of zirconium, this mineral occurs in different colours or may be colourless, the latter often being referred to as the poor man’s diamond. In fact, zircon tends to be rather dim and is only used for inexpensive jewelry.
It is widely distributed throughout Ceylon, India and Madagascar, but is not a good investment [...]

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Trader Lou on March 1st, 2011

Suffice to say, it is a silver dangle earring. There are so many styles it is easy to find one for your face shape. To elongate the neck find one that is 1 1/2 -2 inches long make sure it does not touch your shoulder or collarbone. It should sway. The silver tone is very [...]

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Trader Lou on February 26th, 2011

$11-$13 Sterling Silver Rings – Super Saver of the Month
I$30 for a natural gemstone sterling silver ring is a pretty good
deal today.  $20 is a steal.  Less than $15 and you know that beautiful ring must have
come from Trader Lou.IAlways on the look out for quality made
artisan jewelry, today Lou is offering a select collection [...]

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Trader Lou on February 22nd, 2011

What is FIX GOld? I found that many Jewelry Items as Pin Brooches – Medals – Earrings – Bracelets – Pendants etc. Are marked FIX and as Gold Tone.
At the time of its creation in 1823, FIX was the inventor of the laminated gold plated technic. The Company very quickly built up a solid [...]

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Trader Lou on February 15th, 2011

Copper and brass jewelry also tarnishes as silver jewelry. You can buy chemicals in stores to clean brass and copper jewelry, but sometime they are not safe for gemstones.
Copper and brass jewelry also tarnishes as silver jewelry. You can buy chemicals in stores to clean brass and copper jewelry, but sometime they are not [...]

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Trader Lou on January 17th, 2011

Does it seem like the glistening white fallen snow has now changed into nothing but a complete road hazard?
Do the cooler temperatures now feel so cold that it takes a heater, wool socks, and a blanket by your feet to keep warm.
Does 6:30pm feel like midnight and you should have been in bed long ago?
Would [...]

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Trader Lou on January 7th, 2011

After a long dried mine at the Old mines of Mozambique which had the prettiest gemstones with deep saturated colors just like the famous Brazilian paraiba’s. Then we had the light colored paraiba tourmaline from the Lulu mine of Mozambique.
Now we have a new mine that has amazing gemstones of the same quality like [...]

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Trader Lou on January 5th, 2011

“Yo Trader Lou! Just got my package! What amazing stuff! The rings fit fine & all looks super!”
- Sally
Yo, Sally. Thanks. – Lou
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