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A person would be hard-pressed to make the argument that diamonds get a bad rap, but the fact is, they represent one of the most marginalized consumer products in the world. With one of the most recognizable symbols being diamond engagement rings, it is almost impossible for many people to move beyond that ideal when it comes to buying jewelry as a gift or wearing it themselves. People think that the only people who can get away with wearing diamond jewelry other than brides-to-be are movie stars walking red carpets where they wear necklaces worth millions of dollars. The fact is that there are hundreds of options available for most people that they never think to look at.

Each online database contains a multitude of certified diamonds in its records, classified by the 4 C's: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Purchasing a loose diamond is, of course, a big decision for most consumers. The online catalogs help buyers view the selection by characteristic, and to feel a bit more confident about perusing the jeweler's diamond collection for beautiful and budget-friendly options.

Every time I hear people starting to argue the merits over what is the better precious metal, all I can think of is the holiday classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" when Burl Ives's snowman starts singing the song "Silver and Gold." As he sings it they are complementary metals, two colors that work together to make anything more beautiful.

Brass and copper have been used for untold millennium to create beautiful jewelry. From ancient Egypt to current day, these metals have been transformed from raw materials to a numerous array of types and styles of jewelry.