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Blue center stone earrings with white stone halos from the aquamarine feature.

Aquamarine Jewelry: Color, Settings and Care

Explore aquamarine earrings, pendants and rings, with guidance on color, gemstone records, settings and gentle cleaning.

Aquamarine Jewelry: Color, Settings and Care

Explore aquamarine earrings, pendants and rings, with guidance on color, gemstone records, settings and gentle cleaning.

An elongated center stone ring from the original gallery; the image alone does not establish its precise cut.

Radiant Cut Diamonds: Shape, Sparkle and Ring S...

Compare radiant cut diamond proportions, light performance and settings, and see how their outline differs from oval and marquise shapes.

Radiant Cut Diamonds: Shape, Sparkle and Ring S...

Compare radiant cut diamond proportions, light performance and settings, and see how their outline differs from oval and marquise shapes.

Side view of a raised round center stone ring.

Round Brilliant vs. Princess Cut Diamonds: Shap...

Compare round brilliant and princess cut diamonds by outline, light pattern and setting, with clear descriptions of the archive photos.

Round Brilliant vs. Princess Cut Diamonds: Shap...

Compare round brilliant and princess cut diamonds by outline, light pattern and setting, with clear descriptions of the archive photos.

Fine white colored curb chain from the original jewelry gallery.

Men’s Chain Jewelry: Choosing Lengths, Links an...

Compare chain lengths, link styles, construction and clasp details to choose men’s jewelry that sits comfortably with or without a pendant.

Men’s Chain Jewelry: Choosing Lengths, Links an...

Compare chain lengths, link styles, construction and clasp details to choose men’s jewelry that sits comfortably with or without a pendant.

Warm colored curb chain with closely interlocking links.

Miami Cuban Link Chains: Links, Construction an...

Explore Miami Cuban link chain design, fit and construction, and see how classic curb links differ from other chains in our archive.

Miami Cuban Link Chains: Links, Construction an...

Explore Miami Cuban link chain design, fit and construction, and see how classic curb links differ from other chains in our archive.

Oval center stone solitaire worn on a finger.

Oval Engagement Rings: Choosing a Wedding Band ...

Explore straight and curved wedding bands for oval engagement rings, with tips on setting clearance, comfort and wear between rings.

Oval Engagement Rings: Choosing a Wedding Band ...

Explore straight and curved wedding bands for oval engagement rings, with tips on setting clearance, comfort and wear between rings.

Round center stone ring with a warm colored rim and white stone outer border.

Bezel Set Engagement Rings: Full and Partial Se...

Compare full and partial bezel ring settings, including their appearance, exposed stone areas and fit beside a wedding band.

Bezel Set Engagement Rings: Full and Partial Se...

Compare full and partial bezel ring settings, including their appearance, exposed stone areas and fit beside a wedding band.

Rose colored Cartier LOVE bangle with screw motifs.

Cartier LOVE Bangles: Design, Fit and Closure D...

Explore Cartier LOVE bangle designs, stone accents, sizing and closure details, with original photos and practical fitting questions.

Cartier LOVE Bangles: Design, Fit and Closure D...

Explore Cartier LOVE bangle designs, stone accents, sizing and closure details, with original photos and practical fitting questions.

Three rings with pavé heart motifs, rather than three single heart cut center diamonds.

Heart Shaped Engagement Rings: Diamond Cuts and...

Compare heart cut center diamonds with heart shaped pavé designs, including symmetry, setting details and wedding band fit.

Heart Shaped Engagement Rings: Diamond Cuts and...

Compare heart cut center diamonds with heart shaped pavé designs, including symmetry, setting details and wedding band fit.

Three stone ring with a rectangular center stone and matching side stone outlines.

Three Stone Engagement Rings: Proportions, Sett...

Explore three stone engagement ring proportions, side stone shapes and setting details, with original workshop and design photographs.

Three Stone Engagement Rings: Proportions, Sett...

Explore three stone engagement ring proportions, side stone shapes and setting details, with original workshop and design photographs.

Rolex Day-Date with a patterned light dial, gem bezel and broad center bracelet links.

Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece: Dial and Bracelet D...

Explore the decorated Rolex Day-Date in our Masterpiece archive, including its day display, patterned dial, gem bezel and bracelet.

Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece: Dial and Bracelet D...

Explore the decorated Rolex Day-Date in our Masterpiece archive, including its day display, patterned dial, gem bezel and bracelet.

Oval center diamond on a slim gold tone band, photographed on the hand.

Solitaire Diamond Rings: Shapes, Settings and C...

Compare solitaire diamond shapes and settings, and learn how proportion, clarity, comfort and documentation guide a ring purchase.

Solitaire Diamond Rings: Shapes, Settings and C...

Compare solitaire diamond shapes and settings, and learn how proportion, clarity, comfort and documentation guide a ring purchase.

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