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Murano Glass earrings are a delight to own and a treasure to pass down to future generations. Choose from these stunning Murano Glass earrings, all limited edition styles and unique designs in sterling silver, in dangle styles and with hook or stud back fastenings and all at the most affordable prices for Murano Glass earrings anywhere online! Buy your Murano Glass earrings online right now! Don’t miss out on your favorite limited edition style of stunning Murano Glass earrings!
 

Murano Glass originates from Venetian island of Murano and has long been synonymous with superb craftsmanship, style and flamboyant stunning color. Murano Glass earrings have become symbols of fashion and sophisticated taste. 

Murano Glass is manufactured using a lampworking technique, where the glass manufacture raw materials (silica, soda ash, minor minerals for color) are heated together in refractory ovens. The beauty of Murano Glass comes from skill of glass artists who are able to introduce stunning color clarity and sparkle into the glass.
 
Murano Glass earrings are made by attaching silver or goldwork onto specially chosen pieces of styled Murano Glass. And whilst being made from glass, you can be confident that these pieces are tough. They will not splinter or shatter when worn and have the warmth and resilience of resin.
 
When you buy Murano Glass earrings, you get some of the finest glasswork in the world and in the most spectacular designs.
 
The dramatic Murano Glass earrings in this collection simply dazzle on the ear and will attract many compliments. All are limited edition earrings hand crafted in 24k yellow or white gold Murano Glass and finished with hallmarked 925 sterling silver posts and butterflies or hook fastenings. Murano Glass earrings are uniquely distinctive and make perfect gifts for any woman with a strong sense of beauty, individuality and effortless style.
 
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As any man who has ever bought a diamond engagement ring knows, buying fine jewelry is expensive but can be a bit scary too.  You want the best you can afford but where do you go for advice?  How can you make sure you don’t waste your hard-earned cash on poor quality jewelry? 

First, find out what the purity of the metal is.  All gold is not the same.  Absolutely pure gold is called 24 karat (24K, 24ct).  But because gold is a soft metal, it can only be used in jewelry if it is alloyed with another metal for strength.  The more alloy is added the less pure the gold is.  18K gold is 75% pure. 14K, 10K and 9K gold respectively contain lower amounts of pure gold.  The higher the number of karats, the better (more pure) the gold is.

When buying diamond jewelry, remember, biggest is NOT necessarily best.  Diamonds are graded according to cut (round, princess, marquise, pear etc), clarity (the nature and extent of internal flaws, if any), color (white, fancy colored etc), and carat weight. All reputable jewellers can advise you about these qualities of your particular diamond.  Remember to ask though as the more knowledgeable you sound, the more seriously you will be taken and the better deal you will get.  If two diamonds are identical in clarity, color and both have a good cut, then the bigger diamond will be the more expensive.

Precious gemstones, such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds can now be created in a laboratory.  Whilst these “created” crystals might be chemically similar to the real, mined crystals, they are considerably less desirable, and very much cheaper than the real thing.  Nomatter how good a created crystal is, NEVER buy a diamond engagement ring with created stones just because you are looking for affordable engagement rings. No woman wants her engagement ring to consist of “fake” diamonds.  Always buy real diamonds. 

Set yourself a realistic budget bearing in mind you are buying a future heirloom.  As a rule I always set a budget I know I can afford – and then double it. Fine diamond jewelry should last several lifetimes. If you cannot afford to buy something you can see yourself wearing for a lifetime, wait until you can.