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Antique Diamonds

By Seth Miller

Antique diamonds have exceptional physical features and give a different look to diamond jewelry. They are very rare and may cost more than an average diamond. Today, it is not necessary to travel the work to find an antique diamond that is right for you. Jewelers can now mimic the ancient look of diamonds producing an antique pattern look. Some antique diamonds are a product of customized designs by the customers. The manufacturer of diamond, with the help of new technology can also give the diamonds lace like cuts or a bold, geometric form and imbibe colors in it giving it an antique look.

These antique diamonds then take the form of antique wedding rings, engagement rings, necklaces etc. Apart from women, who normally prefer wearing colorless diamond, men too like to wear diamonds, but their preferences include black or blue antique. The collection of antique diamonds is a part of stylish, designer and luxury jewelry. It also gives a sense of tradition carried on by princely families.

We can easily find a store that sells antique diamonds by connecting to the web. Not only are they available on the Internet, but also there are some online sellers who conduct online auctions to sell antique diamonds. Moreover, it is very important to have knowledge, when purchasing an antique diamond, as it is a rare piece and may not be purchased and sold by many. An individual should always take the guidance and assistance of the 'Diamond Buying Guide' before making a purchase. Apart from receiving very expert comments and advice, you will also be provided with a list of stores that sell antique diamonds.

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Diamonds provides detailed information on Diamonds, Diamond Rings, Diamond Engagement Rings, Diamond Jewelry and more. Diamonds is affiliated with Certified Loose Diamonds.
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A good reputation with other dealers and collectors. Word of mouth is the primary advertising medium for antique dealers. Collectors tell one another when they have had good and bad dealings with particular dealers. Dealers tell one another what they have heard. This communication is a vital part of keeping everyone honest. Without it there is no mechanism for removing disreputable dealers (and collectors) from the trade. - see the first note above. So ask around. Ask at least 4 people who don't know each other, so you are sure to get a good and fair estimate of the general opinion. Remember that there will always be one or two people who don't like someone, but if 4 unacquainted people you talk to have horror stories of being ripped off by a dealer, steer clear of them. (This is fairly rare by the way.)
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Negotiating. Part of the fun of antiquing is that it is one of the few areas of modern U.S. culture where negotiations between buyer and seller go on in the way most other countries do it. In many countries of the world, negotiation over the price of fruit, meat, animals, building materials and most good is carried on in a bantering, friendly manner daily. In the U.S. most of our exchanges are accomplished in a rather impersonal, computer-scanner-manner.
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Essentially these two glass-making techniques remained the same until the invention of the press-molding machine in the 1820s. With the development of this technology, the molten substances used to make glass could be pressed into a mold instead of being hand blown. The new technology enabled the production of a variety of glass tablewares such as pitchers, decanters, glasses, plates, and bowls. Eventually pressed glass replaced hand blown glass, although hand blown glass is still being made today by contemporary artisans.
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Provenance. Provenance simply refers to the origin of the item. Usually antiques that can be traced to a particular maker or craftsman or whose original owner can be identified will be of greater value. If a piece of furniture, for instance, was made by a renowned regional craftsman for a family that held the piece for 100 years, that piece would have greater value than an anonymous piece because its exact history is known.
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