About Jewelry: Get Ready to Diamond-Watch at the Oscars

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Jewelry Jewelry Diamond & Gem Guide How Jewelry Works Shopping & Trends From Carly Wickell, your Guide to Jewelry Follow me on Facebook for links to new jewelry articles as they're released. I'd love it if you help spread the word about the new page. Get Ready to Diamond-Watch at the Oscars The Academy Awards are less than a week away, and are always one of the best annual events for diamond-watching. And emerald-watching. And platinum-watching. You get the idea... designer jewelry always rocks the Oscars red carpet. Save this link -- it takes you to a location that lets you branch off to many years of Academy Awards jewelry galleries, including 2012. Those photos will begin to appear when festivities begin on February 26th. See More About:  designer jewelry  diamonds  platinum Get to Know The Four Cs When jewelers mention The Four Cs of diamonds, they're referring to cut, color, clarity and carat weight. All four are important elements to consider when you shop for a diamond. You can shuffle those qualities around just like you do to alter ingredients for a favorite dish -- add a little more of this, a little less of that, to find the 'best' diamond. Learn about the Four Cs before you diamond-watch at the Academy Awards. See More About:  engagement ring advice  fancy color diamonds  budget engagement rings All About Emerald, May's Birthstone Emeralds were a big hit at last year's Academy Awards, and most were combined with diamonds and platinum. Amy Adams wore an emerald pendant and emerald watch bracelet, and Reese Witherspoon and Annette Bening both accessorized with emerald earrings. Facts About Emerald Photo Photo by China Photos/Getty Images See More About:  colored gemstones  birthstones  gemstone treatments What's Your Favorite Precious Metal? Everyone has a favorite precious metal, one we gravitate back to even if we wear something else occasionally. Do you choose a metal by its color or by its content? If you like white metals you have multiple choices. Three are sterling silver, white gold and platinum. If you like yellow metals you probably wear a lot of gold -- it's a versatile metal and its color can be changed dramatically depending on the other metals that are added to it. See More About:  sterling silver  gold  titanium Jewelry / Accessories Ads Jewelry Diamond Rings Gold Jewelry Rings Diamond Guide Diamonds & Jewelry Featured Articles Body Jewelry Gemstones Diamonds and the Four Cs Engagement Rings Celebrity Jewelry Vintage Jewelry   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Carly Wickell Jewelry Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Jewelry newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Jewelry at the Academy Awards Engagement Ring Advice for Guys Earlobe Gauging Jewelry Videos Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year   Follow me on: Advertisement