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What does Cooking & Precious Metal in Jewelry Have in Common?

What does Cooking & Precious Metal in Jewelry Have in Common?
There are only eight metals deemed precious: silver, gold, and the six metals of the platinum family (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium).  Though these are the official precious metals, non-precious metals can be mixed with the the precious metals to create new and appealing variations.  Just like the recipe book analogy, low fat alternatives vs low carb, the metal recipes provide tradeoffs as well.

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Fall is Here! Are you ready?

Fall is Here!  Are you ready?

Learning from New York fashion trends, here is what you will need to be on track for this fall! Jewelry that's colorful, sparkly, and downright statement-making is the overall theme. Keep in mind the outrageous styles at the fashion shows most of us won't actually wear, however, those trends trickle down to the consumer in a more day-to-day style. So, what have we learned? What do we need to stock our closets with? Here is the quick and dirty for "Fall Must-Haves": Overall Trends Pearls  Colorful Gemstones Silver is the Metal of the Season Tassels  Rhinestone-studded jewels  .        .   ...

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