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What are carats in jewelry?
The word carat as a unit of weight for precious stones comes from the Greek word keration which means carob seed in English. In Ancient Greece, they used carob seeds to weigh precious stones. Subsequently, the Arabs copied this unit of measurement but called it quirat. Since then, in Spain, it started to be called…
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The 3 most common types of earring fastenings
To ensure you don’t regret your decision, you need to know the types of earring fastenings that exist, as well as their characteristics, advantages and drawbacks. Depending on your personal tastes, your lifestyle, the thickness of your ear lobe and size and weight of the earring, you should choose a specific type of fastening. Wearing…
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What is the best material for a piercing?
To prevent infections, you will have to practice good hygiene and make sure the piercing is made with a hypoallergenic material. So, what is the best material for a piercing? You will be wondering….. Gold, silver, surgical steel and titanium are all optimum materials for piercings. With any of the four, you will avoid suffering…
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How to combine earrings with a red dress
Research carried out by Andrew Elliot, an academic from the University of Rochester, shows that we feel more attracted to people who dress in red. Yes, red makes us more attractive. But there’s more! Various studies, like the one carried out by German universities, Jena and Koblenz-Landau, and the Swizz university of Zurich, have revealed…
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Jewelry for a wedding anniversary gift
On the first anniversary, as happens in silver, gold or diamond weddings, one of the star gifts will be an anniversary ring. Even though the ring is a symbol of union and commitment, in reality, it will always be special. Bracelets are also a worthy gift for any anniversary. You just need to choose your…
