Dover Jewelry Blog

February 18, 2014

How to choose a vintage diamond engagement ring

Identify the righ vintage diamond engagement ring for you. Vintage diamond engagement rings may become one of the most important jewelry pieces you purchase, fine works of art that will last for ages. With proper care, these rings become a family heirloom, a legacy that can be passed from generation to generation. Identifying the color […]

February 17, 2014

Diamond earrings for babies – What precautions you should have

Diamond earrings for your baby: how to choose them. As it’s well known, diamonds are a great investment, given that prices are increasing every day. Therefore, parents who can afford it can give their babies diamond earrings because it is a gem that babies may continue to use as they grow up. It is important, […]

February 12, 2014

How to clean your vintage & antique jewelry

Tips on cleaning vintage & antique jewelry If you have a collection of beautiful antique jewelry but don’t know how to properly store it and care for it, the last thing you want is to damage your collection in any way. These are some tips you can follow to make your antique and vintage jewelry […]

February 11, 2014

Earrings: Past and Present…….

In recorded history, earrings have been traced back to the ancient city of Perspolis, Persia, (the ancient name for Iran) where the illustrations on the walls depict soldiers wearing earrings, with the oldest earrings ever discovered dating back to 2500 BC. During the Dark Ages, due to people’s impoverishment, the use of jewelry, inclusive of earrings, declined considerably.. The situation […]

February 10, 2014

Blue Diamonds : Amongst the Rarest of Precious Stones on Earth..

Natural fancy colored diamonds are very rare and expensive. Blue is one of the rarest and most desirable colors and is considered as a symbol of royalty. In the 13th century, France’s Louis IX recognized the beauty and timelessness of diamonds, and decreed that the gems could be owned only by the King. Had he been prescient, he […]

February 7, 2014

Brooches: A Fascinating Evolution

A brooch is a decorative jewelry item designed for attachment to garments or to hold them closed. It is usually made of precious metal, can be decorated with enamel or with gemstones. Brooches can be used exclusively as ornaments or for a practical function , such as fastening a dress or a jacket. The earliest known brooches are from the Bronze Age. .A […]

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